Vegas’ First Female MMA Card Set for Orleans Arena Tonight

A portion of ticket sales will go to help the medical cost of fighter Jessica Bednark

Las Vegas, Nevada (July 10, 2009) –  Tuff-N-Uff, the nation’s premiere amateur mixed martial arts organization, presents “Tuff Girls” Las Vegas’ first all-female MMA card at the Orleans Arena tonight at 8 p.m. Twenty of the roughest, toughest female fighters, each with a unique fighting background will be featured in ten exciting bouts:

135lbs. 

Michelle Velebit (0-0) vs Tamara Riley (0-1)

145lbs.

Autumn Richardson (0-0) vs Holly Dixon (0-0)

170lbs.

Latoya Walker (0-0) vs Brooke Guidry (0-1)

135lbs. 

Kiley Martin (0-0) vs Paige Zio (1-0)

140lbs.

Robin Hartman (2-2) vs Stephanie Webber 14(2-2)

135lbs.

MaEisha Lowe (3-1) vs Amanda LaVoy (3-1)

155lbs.

Courtney Stowe (1-1) vs Amanda Wilcoxen (3-1)    

125lbs.

Lauren Feldman (5-1) vs Ivana Coleman (3-2) 

120lbs.

Kate McGray 0-0  vs Gabriella Lakoczky (0-0)

145lbs.

Patricia VanDermeer (2-0) vs Moa Palmer (3-1)

A portion of the proceeds from this event will go help Jessica Bednark.  Bednark is aprofessional MMA fighter who suffered a ruptured artery in her brain while training.  Tickets are still available for $25.  Tickets may be purchased by calling 702.284.7777, online at www.orleansarena.com or in person at the Orleans Arena box office located at 4500 West Tropicana Avenue at Arville Road.

About Tuff-N-Uff:

Founded in 1994, Tuff-N-Uff Productions is the nation’s premiere amateur MMA organization. Tuff-N-Uff is a proving ground for amateur fighters providing an unparalleled outlet for upand coming fighters.  Tuff-N-Uff has helped launch the MMA careers of pros such as Jon Fitch and Aaron Riley.  Tuff-N-Uff strives to help the younger generation of fighters pursue their dreams of becoming professional MMA athletes through the development of individual athletic skills, work ethic, discipline, sportsmanship, self-respect andpride.  For more information visit www.tuffnuff.net.

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