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Shannon Knapp & Jeff Meyers from Tuff n Uff join forces

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JEFF MEYER AND SHANNON KNAPP JOIN FORCES TO AWARD TWO “FUTURE STARS OF MMA” MULTI-FIGHT INVICTA CONTRACTS

TUFF-N-UFF’S NOVEMBER 7 FEATHERWEIGHT AND LIGHTWEIGHT WINNERS TO COMPETE AGAIN IN 2015 FOR THE CHANCE TO TURN PRO WITH INVICTA TUFF-N-UFF’S “FUTURE STARS OF MMA” – FRIDAY, NOV. 7 AT THE COX PAVILION

Tickets On Sale Now Starting at $25 through www.TuffNUff.com

 

Las Vegas, NV – Jeff Meyer and Shannon Knapp, leaders of two highly respected, nationally recognized mixed martial arts organizations, Tuff-N-Uff and Invicta Fighting Championship, respectively, today announced that they are joining forces to award two female “Future Stars of MMA” a coveted multi-fight Invicta FC contract.

Meyer and Knapp confirmed that four female featherweights and four female lightweights are set to square off on Tuff-N-Uff’s upcoming card Friday, November 7 live from the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas. The women who succeed in each of those fights, two featherweights and two lightweights, again will square off against each other at a Tuff-N-Uff event in 2015. Knapp will award those two winners an Invicta FC contract, and the privilege to launch their pro careers inside the Invicta FC cage.

Tickets for the Friday, November 7 edition of Tuff-N-Uff: “The Future Stars of MMA” are on sale now starting at $25 and are available online through www.TuffNUff.com. Ticket prices do not include applicable service charges. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. PT; first bout starts at 8:00 p.m. PT.  Tickets will be $30 the day of the event.

“I’m so honored to be working with Shannon Knapp to give Tuff-N-Uff’s ‘Future Stars of MMA’ the chance to turn pro with Invicta FC,” said Meyer, CEO of Tuff-N-Uff. “Invicta FC is not only the premier all-women’s MMA organization, it is also the most responsible and the most-watched on the planet. I hope to continue this relationship with Invicta FC to create even more opportunities like this for Tuff-N-Uff’s talented female fighters.”

“I’m excited to join forces with Jeff Meyer to create this 145 lb. and 155 lb. female tournament and to sign two amazing ‘Future Stars’ to a multi-fight Invicta FC contract,” said Knapp, President, Invicta FC. “We had such a positive experience working with Tuff-N-Uff for the 115 lb. tournament earlier this year. It was a pleasure to work with Jeff and his team. They showed us how professional they are, and that they really have their pulse on the rising talent in women’s MMA.”

Knapp and Meyer announced the four female bouts making up the first half of this tournament. These eight women are the top prospects in their weight class and come from all over the United States to compete Nov. 7:

The Featherweights (145 lbs.)

Leah Letson – Milwaukee Wisc. (4-0) vs. Pamela Sorenson – Minneapolis, Minn.(5-0-1)

Heather Wilson – Williston, N. Dakota (4-1) vs. Paola Ramirez – Carlsbad, Calif. (3-0)

The Lightweights (155 lbs.)

Leanne Foster – Beaverton Ore. (3-1) vs. Felicia Spencer – Orlando, Fla. (3-1)

Jessica Richer – Long Island, N.Y. (2-0) vs. Janie Konyek – Omaha, Neb. (2-0)

The winners of these bouts will fight again at a Tuff-N-Uff event in Las Vegas in early 2015. More information about this event, as well as the remaining bouts for the Nov. 7 Tuff-N-Uff card will be announced soon. All bouts live and subject to change.

About Tuff N Uff:

A 20-year old combat sports organization, the Las Vegas-based Tuff-N-Uff has presented the best amateur mixed martial arts (MMA) action in the nation since 2003, giving rise to the biggest star in the sport today, UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey, as well UFC and Strikeforce veteran Ryan Couture and newly-signed UFC welterweight Alan Jouban. Tuff-N-Uff has helped grow the careers of many other MMA athletes including Jessamyn Duke, Ashlee Evans-Smith, Tonya Evinger, Jon Fitch, Jesse Forbes, Chris Holdsworth, Brad Imes, Jimmy Jones and Jesse Taylor. In 2013, Tuff-N-Uff became the first combat sports organization to be included on the UFC International Fight Week schedule of events. In 2014, Tuff-N-Uff presented a second event Thursday, July 3 live from Texas Station, earning status as the first event promotion to be listed on the UFC International Fight Week schedule two years in a row. Tuff-N-Uff celebrated its historic 20th anniversary Saturday, June 7, 2014, with over 15,000 fans, in a sold-out live event inside the Thomas and Mack Center. In 2014, Tuff-N-Uff partnered with the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) to present, as part of UFC International Fight Week 2014, the first-ever amateur MMA World Championships. Also in 2014, Tuff-N-Uff’s CEO, Jeff Meyer, was inducted into the Martial Arts Hall of Fame and honored with the Crystal Award for his contributions to martial arts. Dedicated to its founder, the late Barry Meyer, Tuff-N-Uff is committed to the sport of MMA and building the “Future Stars of MMA.”

 

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Fighting Words: Jamie Moyle

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Making her professional debut November 1st at Invicta FC 9, Jamie Moyle is primed and eager to capture the attention of Invicta fans worldwide when she battles fellow Strawweight Jenny Liou Shriver.

 
Corey Smith: You began your training in martial arts in 2008, first taking up Kickboxing simply for fun. What was that initial training like for you? How long before you fell in love with mixed martial arts?

Jamie Moyle: When I first started training, it was a blast.  I always loved doing sports and physical activities, so it was fun to go in and punch bags and run around.  I had my first MMA fight in 2011, and the feeling I got after winning that fight was what hooked me.

JM: I loved being at the gym and training, but the feeling of winning is unlike any feeling you get in the gym.

 
CS: How long after you began training did you take your first amateur bout? What have you learned from your amateur career?

JM: When I first started training, I only trained two days a week. After training every day for a little over a year, I took my first fight.  I think that amateur careers are to get the fighter used to the process of fighting, and that the fighter should be improving every fight. So what I learned is how to prepare for fights so that I can be the best fighter when I step into the cage.

 
CS: As the winner of a tournament held by amateur organization Tuff N Nuf, you won your contract with Invicta FC. How satisfying was it to win your contract as opposed to simply signing one?

JM: It was great because I knew for sure that I was getting that contract with the win.  I didn’t have to try and get Invicta’s attention alone or wait for an organization to call me. It was like a weight lifted off my shoulders!

 
CS: Now that you are an athlete of Invicta FC, what are your initial goals within the organization?

JM: My initial goals are to make a name for myself and capture the attention of the audience.  I am an exciting fighter and plan to gain a lot of fans because of that.  Getting that attention will help me to get more and bigger fights.

 
CS: Most fighters list the weight cut as the hardest aspect of being a fighter. Setting that aside, what do you consider the hardest aspect of being a fighter?

JM: The best fighters are fighters that work hard all the time and are always putting everything they have into their training.  Sometimes it’s hard to put on your game face everyday at the gym, but you push through it and that is what makes you a champion.

 
CS: You will be making your professional debut November 1st at Invicta FC 9 against Jenny Liou Shriver. How familiar are you with Shriver? What do you believe the key is to your matchup?

JM: I’m not too familiar with her and never heard of her before getting set up with this fight.  I think the key is to be ready for everything and to keep the fight moving constantly by mixing things up.

 

 

CS: What is your mood on fight night? Do you have any routines or superstitions that you have to perform?

JM: I’m usually pretty calm on fight night.  I put on my sweatpants and sweatshirt and just relax until it’s time for me to get wrapped up.

 

 

CS: Who generally accompanies you to the cage? What type of feedback and coaching do you prefer from your corners?

JM: I used to have my coach Seth Petruzelli when I was in Florida, but for my last 3 fights I have had John Wood in my corner.  I also have had my Muay Thai coach Chaz Mulkey who really pushes me in the fight.

JM: I prefer when my corners stay focused on letting me know what techniques are working and what to use, and when they are loud when I’m in the cage.

 

 

CS: Aside from fight preparation, how much MMA do you watch purely for enjoyment?

JM: I love watching MMA.  I’m always watching the Invicta FC shows and UFC.  I feel like there is always some MMA to watch on the weekends, and I always look forward to it.

 

 

CS: Outside of the gym and MMA, what types of activities do you enjoy for fun? What helps you to relax?

JM: I enjoy taking naps sometimes which helps me relax.  For fun, I hang out with my boyfriend and family.  I have a niece and a nephew who I see all the time, and I love being with them.

 

 

CS: Lastly, MMA takes a team to succeed alone inside the cage. Who would you like to thank?

JM: I want to thank my parents for always helping and supporting me.  My gym and coaches are behind me 100% and I am grateful for that. Thank you Invicta for giving me this opportunity!

 

Invicta FC 9 takes place November 1st live from the  RiverCenter in Davenport, Iowa. The full card will air live via UFC Fight Pass. Click below to subscribe to UFC FightPass.

 

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