TUFF-N-UFF Packed The Mack!

June 29, 2016 by · Leave a Comment
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UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta with Pancrease MMA Japan CEO Mr. Sakai ringside at recent TUFF-N-UFFTUFF-N-UFF MMA Celebrated Their 20th Anniversary June 25, 2016 At The Thomas And Mack Center in Las Vegas.

The theme was “PACK THE MACK” to honor the co-founder, the late Barry Meyer, and pack the mack we did! I’m not sure of the numbers but I’m sure it was close to 15,000 or more attendees. I have been covering TUFF-N-UFF since 2010. For me, this was the most exciting TUFF-N-UFF fight card I have ever seen.

The night included KNOCKOUTS, Submissions, and VERY close Decisions! The fight announcers were UFC Champions Frank Mir and Forrest Griffin. It was a STAR studded night with ringside attendees which included UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta, UFC Champ Miesha Tate, UFC’s Heather Clark, WSOF President Ray Sefo, Master MMA Coach Robert Follis and not to mention a number of the cast member from the present Ultimate Fighter TV show.

WATCH THIS 4 MINUTE RECAP of WINNERS!

FIGHT CARD JUNE 25, 2016:
-Natan Levy WINS vs Isaac Caranza
-Bridgette Nielson WINS vs Cheyenne Hinsey
-Darnell Bumpus WINS vs Dain Hans
-Cheyanne Vlismas WINS vs Jessica Branco
-Victor LiPari WINS vs Enzo Perez
-Destiny McCubbin WINS vs Kara Vislosky
-Harley Ferris WINS vs Cody Hamm
-Juancamilo WINS vs Erik Van Der Lee
-Kevin Crane WINS vs Tony Murphy
– Anthony Martinez WINS vs Rocky Cantu

Two TUFF-N-UFF Warriors Showing Great Sportsmanship June 25, 2016. Photo by Robby LeBlancThese TUFF-N-UFF warriors put on a show and 4 of the WINNERS got awarded a PRO Contract With PANCRASE MMA in Japan!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE NEXT TUFF-N-UFF SHOW:
WHAT: MAYHEM MESQUITE IX
WHEN: Saturday August 13, 2016
WHERE: CasaBlanca Resort and Casino in Mesquite, NV
TICKETS/INFO: www.TUFFNUFF.com

See You At The Cage!
Robby LeBlanc

John Wood, Head Coach at Syndicate MMA Talks TUF 23

June 3, 2016 by · Leave a Comment
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MMA Fighter Jamie Moyle With Her Corner TEAM After TUFF-N-UFF WIN in 2014The Ultimate Fighter 23, Episode 7 Featured Our Very Own Local Las Vegas Fighter Jamie Moyle.

The first time I saw Jamie Moyle fight was for the Tuff-N-Uff promotion back in 2014 in Las Vegas. I remember thinking one day this girl is going to be a champion!

This past Wedensday, June 1, 2016 on TUF 23 Jamie Moyle was fighting Amanda Cooper. In my eyes, Jamie clearly had the first round, and found the 2nd round to be split. I thought for sure a 3rd round was coming. Then they announced the fight was over and announced Amanda Cooper the winner, I was in shock. I have nothing against Cooper, it was a great scrap, but you will find few viewers that didn’t think a 3rd round was coming.

I was shaking my head thinking how is this possible. Then the episode cut to Dana White saying, “ there should’ve been a 3rd Round”. Thursday morning I picked up the phone and called Syndicate MMA Head coach John Wood and asked for an interview to talk about his fighter Jamie Moyle..
Watch The Interview NOW!

We Are Pulling For You Jamie!

If you are interested in training at Syndicate MMA Gym:
www.Syndicate-MMA.com

DON’T FORGET TUFF-N-UFF June 25, 2016 – 
Pack The Mack – www.TuffNuff.com

Keep Being Brilliant!
Robby LeBlanc

 

A Conversation with UFC’s Bryan Caraway

May 23, 2016 by · Leave a Comment
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Meisha Tate and Bryan CarawayUFC Fighter Bryan Caraway is Hopeful a WIN Over Aljamain Sterling Sunday, May 29, 2016 Will Earn Him a Title Shot!

Make no mistake, this is going to be an exciting fight. With Sterling coming into the fight with a 12-0 record, is presently ranked 4th in the batamweight division. Caraway with a record of 20-8-0 is ranked 8th.

You may know Bryan Caraway from his stint on “ The Ultimate Fighter 14”. He came into the TUF competition with close to 30 fights under his belt. And since TUF 14,  he has put together  a respectable 5-2 record with UFC.

I recently had a insightful conversation with Bryan at his training facility, Xtreme Couture MMA in Las Vegas. And apparently, his opponenet, Aljamain Sterling has been talking crap about Bryan via twitter. As Bryan shared, “ I think it’s going to bite him in the butt!”

Caraway acknowledged that they have similar styles, but added, “I’ve got more experience.” Ask any Musician, Comedian, or Public Speaker, and they will tell you, nothing, absoulutely nothing can replace Stage Time (LIVE EXPERIENCE).

Click To Watch This Video Interview: This is just 4 minutes from a 20 minute interview.

So when Bryan said “I’ve got more experience”, this is no joke. He has logged over 40 fights in his career and 85% of all his wins were by SUBMISSION! You can’t get that kind of grappling experience and mastery without a lot of LIVE FIGHT experience. LIVE Fights give you experience you can not get in the gym.

As  we were chatting, I got this strong feeling about Bryan…It hit me. This is Bryan Caraway’s time. This is his time to make the comitted run and CAPTURE the UFC Batamweight Championship Belt! Yes Sterling is young, strong and scrappy, but when it’s your time, NOTHING CAN STOP YOU!

Caraway shared that for his first  30 fights he got so nervous he would throw up before the match.

Guess What? Bryan’s not throwing up any more, he has learned to discipline that emtion.
Now, he’s KICKING ASS!

To Follow Bryan on Twitter and Instagram Go TO: @bryancaraway

See You At The Cage,
Robby LeBlanc

 

UFC Exec Lawrence Epstein Said Duran’s Reebok Comments Had Nothing To Do With Releasing Jacob Stitch Duran

August 20, 2015 by · Leave a Comment
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Stitch DuranHere Is My Take on The Recently Posted ” Bloody Elbow” Article About Stitch Duran’s  Reebok Comments Having Nothing To Do With Being Fired.

 Stitch was FIRED or RELEASED  from the UFC in late July 2015. 

The following “QUOTED” paragraph is from article posted by Bloody Elbow.
“Jacob ‘Stitch’ Duran has not been banned from UFC and he is free to corner any athlete if they choose to pay for his services. We want to provide other cutmen the opportunityto work UFC events. UFC certainly respects Duran’s experience and accomplishments as a cutman, and wishes him the best. We will not comment about the other reasons that lead to the ending of his independent contractor agreement with UFC, other than to say it had nothing to do with his comments about Reebok.”

In the first line Epstein says “ Duran has not banned from UFC” Then in the last sentence says’ We will not comment on the other reasons that lead to the ENDING OF HIS INDEPENDENT Contractor agreement with UFC.

Dana White said in a Fox video interview about Stitch Duran, “No, he won’t be coming back.”

So What’s The Deal? 
Stitch has not been banned from the UFC, but as Dana White said in his Fox video interview, Stitch won’t be coming back.

Wow! There is obviously some MIS-COMMUNICATION within PR and management at UFC. Is Stitch is Banned from UFC or isn’t he? If Dana said Stitch won’t be coming back, does that mean he was BANNED or FIRED?

It’s like the question President Clinton had years ago about the Monica Lewinsky fiasco when  Clinton said,  , “It Depends on what the meaning of “IS”, is…

I guess it depends on how you define BANNED or FIRED. Hmmm!!!

I can not imagine Jacob “ Stitch” Duran doing something so HORRIFIC in regards to the UFC that the UFC feels the need to keep it a secret.

Heck, Anderson Silva was just publicly called out and humiliated at the recent Nevada Commission meeting when he had to talk about his SEXUAL PROBLEMS before the world. They could have just given him the suspension, fined him and moved on.  And if the UFC is keeping Duran’s action a secret, that makes it seem like it’s worse than the Anderson Silva debacle.

EVERY MAN makes mistakes; GOD knows I’ve made mine. I just find it extremely interesting that the “Duran Firing”story was just starting to fade. This new comment by the UFC  Exec, Lawrence Epstein, to the “Bloody Elbow” has spurred new controversy and further questions.

WHAT IS REALLY GOING ON HERE???

To Read The Entire Bloody Elbow Article, Go To:
http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2015/8/19/9178995/ufc-exec-stitchs-reebok-comments-had-nothing-to-do-with-firing

See You At The Cage Saturday Night!!
Robby LeBlanc
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PS – Want To Meet Stitch This Weekend? He will be at Cutman Stitch DuranTUFF-N-UFF this weekend in Mesquite at the CasaBlanca Hotel Resort at the TUFF Show.

For Tickets Go To: www.TUFFNUFF.com

 

 

UFC Fight Week 189 in Review

July 20, 2015 by · Leave a Comment
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UFC Champ Chris Wiedman, Arianny Celeste, Jhenny AndradeUFC Fight Week 189 is Finally in The Books, And What a Week It Was!

There were numerous events scheduled during UFC Fight Week! For me it started by covering the IMMAF, the International Mixed Martials Arts Federation WORLD Championships. The best of the best in Amateur MMA from over 30 counties and more than 130 male and female fighters.

Then there were the UFC Pool parties where FANS got there chance to meet and get photos with some of their favorite UFC fighters and of course those Stunningly Gorgeous Octagon Girls. Plus, the UFC Charity event at Sunrise Childrens hospital where UFC fighters visited with these kids fighting for their life was very emotional.

In the video below I’ll feature my favorite 60 photos or moments, give or take a few, from the entire week. July 6-12.

WATCH THE VIDEO NOW:

The autograph sessions during UFC Fan Expo and off Property were also fan favorites. One guy I met wasn’t able to wait in the LONG line line to get a photo with Arianny Celeste, so I captured a special moment for him.

At the Fight Shop inside the Planet Hollywood Casino another young man was the first in line to meet UFC fighter Miesha Tate and as he told me, “it was a dream come true.”

I especially liked it when the Godfather of Cutmen, the Legend, Jacob Stitch Duran showed up on Day 4 of the International Mixed Martial Arts World Championships. Not only fighters but all the cutmen in the room wanted a photo with Stitch whether they openly admitted it or not!

Then at Fan Expo we had the Kick Boxing Tournament, JJ Tournament, Arm wrestling Tournament and lets not forget the Hall of Fame and Ultimate Fighter Weigh-ins. And of course on Saturday Night UFC 189 with Conor McGregor taking out Chad Mendes in 2 round!

There was so much going on, it’s virtually impossible to cover all the events that were happening. It was an  inspiring week.

The absolute best moments for me was capturing the fighters as they got their hand raised as WINNER! Priceless…

Please leave a comment about the video…
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FOR MORE INFO ABOUT FUTURE EVENTS:
IMMAF –  IMMAF.org

Barry Meyer’s Future Stars of MMA – TUFFNUFF.com

UMMAF –  USAMMAKIF.org

Dr. Ranada Bascharon – VegasOrtho.com

Ultimate Fighting Championship – UFC.com

See You At The Cage,
Robby LeBlanc

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