Tuff-N-Uff: The Future Stars of MMA” Honors Founder Barry Meyer on June 27

June 2, 2015 by · Leave a Comment
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TUFF-N-UFF Founders Jeff Meyer and Barry Meyer “Tuff-N-Uff: The Future Stars of MMA” Honors Founder Barry Meyer on June 27 With Annual “Pack the Mack” FREE Fight Card

PRESS RELEASE: Event set to benefit American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

LAS VEGAS – “Tuff-N-Uff: The Future Stars of MMA” will once again look to “Pack the Mack,” as mixed martial arts’ premier amateur organization takes over Las Vegas’ Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday, June 27, for a completely free night of high-paced action featuring a full roster of the brightest prospects in MMA.

The annual event will honor the legacy of Tuff-N-Uff founder Barry Meyer, who in 2013 lost his battle with depression. With his memory in mind, Tuff-N-Uff has partnered with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and will raise funds for the organization at the “Pack the Mack” event, while also hoping to increase awareness of the AFSP’s fight against suicide.

“Anyone who has ever attended a Tuff-N-Uff event knows how much Barry meant to not only this promotion, but also the lives of each and every person who ever competed in our cage,” Tuff-N-UFF CEO – and Barry’s brother – Jeff Meyer said. “On average, one person dies by suicide every 16 hours in the state of Nevada. We’re committed to supporting the AFSP’s life-saving work, and we hope this incredible annual event can be a flagship component of our efforts.” Read more

Next TUFF-N-UFF May 15th

April 22, 2015 by · Leave a Comment
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“Tuff-N-Uff: The Future Stars of Mixed Martial Arts”

Hosts a May 15 Festibrawl at Cannery Hotel Casino
Tickets, which start at just $25, are on sale NOW!

 

LAS VEGAS –Tuff-N-Uff returns to action on Saturday, May 15, when mixed martial arts’ premier amateur organization heads to the Cannery Hotel Casino in North Las Vegas for the latest installment of the promotion’s famed “Festibrawl” events.

The latest edition of Tuff-N-Uff’s now-legendary nights of entertainment will be filled with a full roster of the brightest prospects in MMA, live music, free beer tasting and a host of gourmet food trucks.

“Tuff-N-Uff: The Future Stars of MMA” sees fighters from across the state of Nevada – not to mention Arizona, California, Iowa and Texas – come together for a full night of intriguing matchups featuring the top up-and-coming athletes in the sport today. Two championship contests serve as the headlining matchups. Read more

UFC Founder Art Davie – Interview

October 22, 2014 by · Leave a Comment
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Joe Pic, Art Davie, Barry Meyer at TUFF-N-UFFUFC Founder Art Davie in The House at Recent TUFF-N-UFF Event!

In 1993 Art Davie created The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). The idea was to put boxers, wrestlers and martial artists against each other. The ultimate test to discover the true CHAMPS of these combat sports. The sport is now recognized as MMA, which stands for Mixed Martial Arts.

IF you are a fan of the present day UFC, you know the names Anderson Silva, Jon “Bones” Jones, Meisha Tate, Chris Weidman, Ronda Rousey, Wanderlei Silva,  Urijah Faber, T.J Dillashaw, BJ Penn, Dan Hardy and a bunch of others…

You would have NEVER heard of those fighters had it not been for Art Davie.

The co-founder of TUFF-N-UFF, the late Barry Meyer introduced me to Art Davie about 2 years ago. I recently caught up with Art between rounds at a recent TUFF-N-UFF event in Las Vegas. I do see him at a lot of fight events and he is ALWAYS Ready, Willing and Happily Able to sign an autograph or have his photo taken with the fans.Art Davie With TUFF-N-UFF Ring Girl Mireika A Edwards

In this short interview we talk briefly about his book “Is  The Legal”. I will share, I have not snagged a copy of his book yet, but everyone I know that has read it, says its GREAT! I will be getting my own copy shortly, then I will do a FOLLOW UP interview with my friend Art Davie. Enjoy the interview.

ENJOY THE VIDEO…

For More Information About Art Davie and or About His Book:
www.IsThisLegalTheBook.com

For Schedule of Future Fights Go TO:
www.TUFFNUFF.com

See You Ringside!
Robby LeBlanc

A Barry Meyer Tribute

November 16, 2013 by · Leave a Comment
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Barry Meyer, The President of Tuff-N-Uff MMA Passed Away on October 15, 2013.

In 2009 Barry Meyer gave me my start as a sports photographer. Below is a short video featuring a few photos that I captured of Barry at his Tuff-N-Uff Events. This video is for all his friends and supporters.


Help Keep Barry Meyer’s Dream Alive. Consider Attending The Next TuffNuff Event.

NEXT Tuff N Uff Event: 
When: Friday November 29,2013
TIME: Doors Open at 6:00PM
First Fight: 7:00PPM

WHERE: Orleans Hotel Casino – Mardi Gras Ballroom
4500 West Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV. 89103
Phone: 702-365-7111

I’ll See You Ringside,
Robby LeBlanc

 

Barry Meyer President of Tuff-N-Uff Passes Away

October 16, 2013 by · Leave a Comment
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Barry Meyer - President of Tuff-N-UffBarry Meyer, President of The Mixed Martial Arts Organization Tuff-N-Uff, Passed Away on  Wednesday, October 15, 2013 After a Long Battle With Depression.

Barry’s brother, Jeff Meyer, Vice-President of  Tuff-N-Uff confirmed during a conversation with MMAJunkie.com that Barry Meyer had passed away and taken his own life.

“Barry fought valiantly against depression for several years,” Jeff said. “Today, unfortunately, he lost that battle.”

Tuff-N-Uff was founded in 1994. The purpose was to promote combat sports. In reality, what Barry Meyer did over the past 20 years, along with his brother Jeff was help young fighters to realize a dream. The dream to compete in Mixed Martial Arts. Some wanted to fight just to do it, while others trained  with the hopes that maybe someday, they may be good enough to fight in a big show like UFC. And some of those Tuff-N-Uff fighters have realized that DREAM. Those UFC fighters include Ronda Rousey, Ryan Couture and Jon Fitch, all of whom have competed in a Tuff-N-Uff event.

I met Barry Meyer in 2009 at the Orleans Hotel Casino at a Tuff-N-Uff event.This was my first MMA event. I took hundreds of photos of the event. Then created a short video over from all the photos which I posted on Youtube. I created the video for LasVegasNewsBlog.com.  A few short days later I received an email from Barry Meyer saying, ” Great Video! Hope to see you again at the next Tuff-N-Uff event.” To which I responded, ” Get me Press Credentials  and I’ll be at every fight.”

Sure enough, the next Tuff-N-Uff I had my own seat ring side with my name on it and I’ve been attending ever since.

Barry Meyer was a DREAM BUILDER, Great Friend and Very Kind person. He touched and inspired the soul and spirit of thousands of MMA fans and fighters over his 20 year career.  Barry Meyer will be greatly missed in the MMA community. I will miss my friend.

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SERVICES:

WHEN: Friday October 18, 2013
TIME: 2 PM

WHERE:
King David Memorial Chapel
2967 E. Eldorado Lane
Las Vegas, Nevada 89120
Phone: 702-464-8570
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Depression and Suicide Is Serious.It Can Happen To Anyone at Anytime.
Get HELP. Call The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24 hrs. a Day:
In the U.S. call 1-800-273-8255

Rest In Peace Barry Meyer…

Thanks For Sharing Your Passion Barry,
Robby LeBlanc

 

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