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“It is an honor to have one of the belts named after me,” Randy Couture said. “My son and other amateur fighters have gone through and developed their skills in the TUFF-N-UFF amateur series with their aspirations to become professionals similar to myself.” “We believe at JEG and with TUFF-N-UFF as our partner, there couldn’t be a better person to honor than Randy Couture,” Daren Libonati, JEG President and COO said. “His accomplishments in and out of the cage have inspired so many peers and young MMA hopefuls to fulfill their passion of becoming a champion.” Fighting for the first Randy Couture TUFF-N-UFF heavyweight championship belt will be Brandon Browning 6’/265lbs. (1-1-0) from Team Tompkins taking on Carl Posma 5’11”/280lbs. from Team One Kick Nick. For more information on the July 1 fight card please go to tuffnuff.net. All bouts are live and subject to change. “Randy’s Xtreme Couture products and gyms are a great brand, and our business strategies are very similar and complement each other,” Libonati said. “Randy will continue to grow young MMA stars in his gyms both locally and around the country, just as TUFF-N-UFF will grow the amateur business of MMA live events. It’s a great tribute and partnership.” Tickets for TUFF-N-UFF: The Future Stars of MMA at the Cox Pavilion are on sale now and are priced at $23, $28, $38 and $55, not including applicable service charges, and can be purchased by visiting UNLVTickets.com or TUFFNUFF.net or in person at the Thomas & Mack Center box office. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call (702) 739-FANS. “Randy Couture is not just a legend but he is also one of our favorite fighter of all time so we’re thrilled to be able to honor him and help keep his legacy alive forever,” Barry Meyer, TUFF-N-UFF President said. About TUFF-N-UFF TUFF-N-UFF is known internationally as the premier amateur MMA fight league that prepares potential stars to become professional fighters. Some of the most renowned mixed martial artists around the globe have come through TUFF-N-UFF and have become highly recognized. About Justice Entertainment Group Justice Entertainment Group (JEG) is a full-service entertainment, sports and event company that specializes in producing and promoting entertainment and sporting events in arenas, stadiums, theaters and nightclubs around the globe. With this new partnership, JEG is now committed to expanding the highly respected TUFF-N-UFF brand worldwide. About the Cox Pavilion The $16.8 million state-of-the-art Cox Pavilion is a 78,300 square foot, multi-purpose venue connected to the Thomas & Mack Center on the UNLV campus, and serves as the home court for UNLV women's basketball and volleyball teams. The pavilion is a two-level structure. The top level is a multi-purpose venue with a seating capacity of 3,100 and 2,500 for sporting events. In addition to UNLV athletic events, the Cox Pavilion hosts a variety of events, including small concerts, boxing events, theater-style family shows, corporate parties, trade shows and more. CONTACT:
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| Last Updated ( Wednesday, 08 June 2011 13:18 ) |
LAS VEGAS – The TUFF-N-UFF organization in conjunction with Justice Entertainment Group (JEG) is proud to announce they will honor MMA legend Randy Couture at their upcoming TUFF-N-UFF: The Future Stars of MMA event by naming the heavyweight championship title after him. The heavyweight belt holder will be further known as “The Randy Couture TUFF-N-UFF Heavyweight Champion.” A championship belt with Couture’s name will also be made in his honor. This event will take place Friday, July 1, 2011 at 7 p.m. at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas.