Tuff-N-Uff's Xtreme Couture VS Team Quest: A Battle Of Legendary Camps

When the mixed martial arts fan of the future kicks back on any given night to enjoy some good old fashioned MMA competition, they may not realize how the foundation of the sport they enjoy was created.

The fans of tomorrow may not know that MMA has long been in a process of evolution and change. The evolution and change is very much driven by the legends of today’s sport of MMA.

When a football fan looks back on the history of the NFL, they will reflect on names like Peyton or Montana. When a baseball fans looks back they remember Ruth, and Aaron. Mixed martial arts fans will remember Couture, and Henderson amongst many others.

What guys like Randy Couture and Dan Henderson have done for the sport of MMA is truly immeasurable. Their sacrifices and triumphs are as much a part of the future as they are a part of MMA’s past.

With their continued support of up and coming mixed martial artists they are doing their part to pass on their traditions and expertise to the next generation of fighters who in turn will do the same when their legends are made.

Both Couture and Hendo have gyms, Xtreme Couture  and Team Quest  respectively. Couture’s gym is in the heart of the fight capital of the world Las Vegas while Team Quest is located in Oregon with other branches across the west coast.

Both camps boast the before mentioned living legends, current MMA stars, and up and coming amateurs who represent the future.

It is with great honor that Tuff-N-Uff Amateur Fighting Championships  announced that their organization will provide the platform for both teams to square off and showcase their up and coming talent.

Brothers Barry and Jeff Meyer have long been trusted friends and associates of both fight camps. Randy and Hendo have trusted their amateur talent to Tuff-N-Uff over and over again. The talent level shows true in the quality of the show.

This Friday night at the Orleans Hotel and Casino, TNU boasts eight matches between Xtreme Couture and Team Quest talent.

For those who have not had the pleasure of catching a TNU event live, simply put there is nothing quite like it. It’s not everyday a fight fan has the opportunity to watch legends like Couture, Marc Laimon, or Wanderlei Silva corner prospects as they guide them towards the future.

At TNU events, legends of the sport are a mainstay, and this event is a prime example of the dedication that those legends have to the TNU organization. To have two such prestigious camps competing at an event like what TNU brings to the table, it surely will be a night to remember.

So maybe you don't live in Vegas, well don't worry. The Meyer brothers have you covered fight fan. For a very modest charge you can catch this event from anywhere across the globe, assuming an Internet connection.

Go Fight Live and Tuff-N-Uff's Website  will offer a pay per view stream of the event. And believe it when it is said, this is a very special event that fight fans do not want to miss. The future, as always with TNU events, will be on display today.

One fight that really gets the blood pumping is for the 135 pound TNU title. Current champ and one of MMA’s absolute top prospects Chris Holdsworth will look to defend against the very experienced Anthony Gutierrez of Team Grindhouse.

Gutierrez who won fourteen straight to open his amateur career will have more than a hand full of trouble when he enters that ring with the Cobra Kai prospect Holdsworth who submits opponents with an ease not commonly seen in this sport, bet on it.

Another fight that is sure to impress will take place between Xtreme Couture’s Jimmy Jones, TNU’s 145 pound champ, and Team Quest’s Jon Gorton. Both fighters are scrappy as they make ‘em and will hook ‘em up for fight fans around the globe as they work against one another to take that TNU strap and bragging rights back to camp with them.

Jeff Meyer shared that this event has seen more press and ticket requests than any event they have ever put together. He expects it to be their biggest and most successful event ever. With the talent level involved it’s hard to bet against it.

Meyer told Hurtsbad.com “The talent level represented in this event and the two biggest gym names coupled with the female tourneys should make this the most epic Tuff-N-Uff ever.”

Bottom line, there are more than a few fights, all of which showcase elite trained amateurs. With a co main and main event that will make the fight fan salivate for more. Add the legendary names Couture and Henderson to the banner and it’s a win win for everyone.

Support the camps of these legends, support their up and comers, support Barry and Jeff Meyer of Tuff-N-Uff. They are putting together one hell of a show for fight fans, now it’s only up to you to indulge yourself in some of the purest MMA you will ever find.

Don't think for a minute that kids like Holdsworth and Jones will not be fighters you foam at the mouth to see on the big stage in short period of time from now. Take advantage of the opportunity to see them today as they take steps towards their future.

If you can catch it live, don’t miss out, if you can’t catch it live, don't miss out. There is no excuse for you to miss this event fight fan, if that is in fact what you are still calling yourself.

We may never have had the honor of seeing Hendo battle Couture, but we have the opportunity today to see how their leadership and experience has worked its way down to the prospects they are training today for you and I to enjoy as fans tomorrow. Be there!!

This article originally featured at Hurtsbad.com