Italian MMA Fighter Marco Zannetti Has New Friends in Las Vegas!
Italian Amateur MMA Fighter Marco Zannetti Competed With His TEAM At The IMMAF World Championships 2015.
I was one of the photographers for the IMMAF 2015. Marco Zannetti was just one of the fighters that I got to know on a more personal basis. What really captured my attention about Marco was, after the IMMAF ended, he decided to stay for a few extra weeks to continue to train at some of the local Las Vegas MMA training centers.
A unique friendship and bond developed between Marco and local Cutman/Trainer Roddy Reiger. The relationship developed so much that Roddy Reiger and his wife Elana invited Marco to stay with them while he continued to train.
As far as I know, Marco Zannetti was the ONLY MMA Fighter to stay in Las Vegas after the IMMAF 2015, in order to take advantage of the WOLRD CLASS MMA Training Talent in Las Vegas. Only Champions do things like that and I PREDICT, Marco Zannetti will be a WORLD CHAMPION some day!
Next TUFF-N-UFF Event is January 15, 2016.
For Tickets and more info go to www.TUFFNUFF.com
See Ya Cageside,
Robby LeBlanc
Interview With Josip MRKOCI at the World Wrestling Championships 2015 in Las Vegas
In The Amateur Wrestling World, Josip MRKOCI is a ROCK STAR! EVERYBODY Knows Him and He Know’s Everybody!
I met Josip MRKOCI at the IMMAF World Championships 2015 in Las Vegas this summer. He has been involved in almost EVERY OLYMPIC Games since 1976 either as a Referee or a helper of sorts.
He invited me to The World Wrestling Championships 2015 this past August. It seemed like every step we took in the arena, he knew or was recognized by someone. The who’s who of wrestling in the world was in attendance and he knew everybody and they knew him. Josip was a wonderful host and introduced me to all his friends. I was busy shooting photos or trying to get some interviews most of the time. I had a blast and it was a pleasure and honor getting to know my new friend!
I did this interview LIVE on Twitters Periscope during the World Championships. That LIVE feed was only available for 24 hours so I wanted to share it with everyone else that didn’t get the chance to view it.
Check Out My Interview With Josip:
For More Information Go To:
CommonwealthWrestling.sharepoint.com
Maybe if Im LUCKY I’ll get to shoot at the Olympics!
Keep WINNING,
Robby LeBlanc
A Conversation With US Wrestling Team Member Robby Smith
The World Championships 2015 Begin September 7 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The WINNER Compete In The Olympic Games!
Wrestler Robby Smith has literally competed in thousands of matches. This is his third World Team. Robby has been the #1 heavy weight since 2013.
Ray Sefo Talks Stitch Duran, WSOF and Upcoming August 1st Fight
Ray Sefo is a 6X Muay Thai World Champion, 7X K-1 Finalist and President of World Series of Fighting Talks About Upcoming Show August 1, 2015 at Planet Hollywood Hotel Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
I first met Ray Sefo at a TUFF-N-UFF Show a few years ago and when he walked in, EVERYBODY noticed him. He is a Muay Thai/MMA Rock Star and where ever he goes, people want to get a photo with him.
A few weeks ago I bumped into Ray Sefo at the IMMAF 2015 World Championships a few weeks ago and I expressed my interest in doing a video interview with him about his upcoming show August 1st. Below is that video interview.
There is an exciting Fight Card for the August 1, 2015 show. The main event is Rousimar Palhares VS Jake Shields. I like how Ray Sefo talks about this card and specifically this fight during this interview . This is NO LOVE between Palhares and Shields. This will be a GREAT Fight!
WATCH THE INTERVIEW NOW:
Some very interesting developments have occurred between the time I connected with Ray Sefo at the IMMAF 2015 event and now. Most importantly, Stitch Duran, the BEST Cutman in the business was released by the UFC. Yes, the UFC Fired the most famous, most loved by the fans and sought after cutman by Boxers and MMA fighters world wide.
The GOOD NEWS IS…The World Series of Fighting President, Ray Sefo reached out to Stitch and invited him to join the WSOF TEAM for the upcoming August 1st fight and Stitch said YES!!!
Having Stitch back in the game is not only good for Stitch, The World Series of Fighting organization, and The Fans, but most importantly it’s best for the FIGHTERS! Having Stitch do what he does best is good for EVERYBODY!
AUTOGRAPH SIGNING: Meet Stitch and some of the WSOF Fighters.
I’ll be there taking photos1
WHERE – Friday Shop, Inside Planet Hollywood
Miracle Mile Shops…
WHEN – Friday July 31, 2015
TIME – 1-3pm
WSOF FIGHT:
WHERE – Planet Hollywood
WHEN – Saturday August 1, 2015
TIME – Prelims start at 5PM
TICKETS: www.WSOF.com
If you can’t make it to the autograph signing, make sure to pick up a ticket for the WSOF Show August 1st. It’s at a great location, easy parking and ACTION PACKED Card you won’t want to miss!
I’ll See You At the Autograph Signing and At The Cage Saturday Night!
Keep Being Brilliant,
Robby LeBlanc
UFC Fight Week 189 in Review
UFC 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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