Moa Palmer (Irvine CA) vs Patricia VanDermeer (Ontario Canada)

Moa Palmer (Irvine CA) vs Patricia VanDermeer (Ontario Canada)

Las Vegas, Nevada (July 10, 2009) Proving that brains, brawn and beauty mix, Tuff Girls fought to a packed house at the Orleans Arena where 20 female mixed martial arts warriors battled in the amateur ranks. Promoted by Tuff-N-Uff, the nations premiere amateur mixed martial arts organization, Tuff Girls was the first all-female MMA card in Las Vegas history.

We made history tonight with the largest attended female MMA event in Las Vegas history, said Barry Meyer, president of Tuff-N-Uff Productions of the 4,000 plus attendees. We provided exciting matchups that featured some of the top talent in the United States. Women have a place in MMA and have the talent to back it up.

In the evenings first bout Tamara Riley of Team Asylum (Phoenix, AZ) evened her record at 1-1 with an unanimous decision over Michelle Velebit (0-1) of Team Girls (Portland, OR) in the 135 lbs. weight class.

At 145 lbs., Autumn Richardson of Team Quest (Vista, CA) scored her first victory (1-0) with a TKO at 41 seconds in the third round over Holly Dixon (0-1) of Freestyle MMA (Mesa, AZ).

The 170 lbs. match featuring Brooke Guidry (1-1) Xtreme Couture (Las Vegas, NV) versus Latoya Walker (0-0) Team XFC (Austin, TX) was ruled a no contest due to referee stoppage.

During the evenings fourth bout Paige Zio of Gracie Fighter (Oakland, CA) moved her record to a perfect 2-0 with a second round TKO over Kiley Martin (0-1) of Team Girls (Portland, OR) in the 135 lbs. weight class.

At the 140 lbs. weight class, Stephanie Webber of Victory Athletics (Seattle, WA) moved her record to 3-2 with an arm bar submission of Robin Hartman (2-3) of Team Pedro Sauer (Roanake VA).

After the intermission, Amanda LaVoy (4-1) of American Karate & Kickboxing Academy (Monroe, OH) scored a unanimous decision over MaEisha Lowe (3-2) of Morse Jiu Jitsu (Henderson, KY) at the 135 lbs. weight class.

Amanda Wilcoxen (3-0) of Morgan MMA (Toledo, OH) beat Courtney Stowe (1-2) of 10TH PLANET JJ (SPRINGFIELD, MO) in a unanimous decision in 155 lbs. weight class.

In the 125 lbs. weight class, Ivana Coleman (4-2) Gladiator Academy (Slidell, LA) won a split decision over Lauren Feldman (5-2) FFADC NEW YORK, NY.

Kate McGray 1-0 Legends MMA (Los Angeles, CA) won a unanimous decision over Gabriella Lakoczky (0-1) Xtreme Couture (Las Vegas, NV) at 120 lbs. weight class.

In the main event, Moa Palmer (4-1) Team Oyama (Irvine CA) scored a first round knockout of
Patricia VanDermeer BUCKLEY MMA (Canada) (2-1) in the 145 lbs weight class.

A portion of the proceeds from this event went to help Jessica Bednark. Bednark is a professional MMA fighter who suffered a ruptured artery in her brain while training.

On August 22, Tuff-N-Uff will host The Future Stars of MMA featuring Ryan Couture, son of MMA legend Randy Couture, Larry Mir, cousin of former UFC champion Frank Mir, and former Playboy playmate Latasha Marzolla. 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.
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[patriciavandermeer]

Moa: it's allll good!  it was a pleasure fighting you, and hanging out with you after the fight! I know i need to work on protecting my body, and strengthening my abs. It's the disadvantage of my height i suppose.

It059: i won't be choosing a different activity: i'm taking this lesson and i'll be back stronger then ever!

[PacificFlows]

this was a good fight. i thought it was going to be the most one sided fight in history. first you see this cute little canadian girl and them, BAM! there's the monster she's fighting!

excellent fight. this was more entertaining than a majority of big league fights i've seen.

good job, ladies.

[908yuiop]

Palmer punched with heavy fists...great body punching, perhaps has had boxing training. Haven't noticed a large amount of body work in mma generally - knees driven into the gut more common.

Appeared the KO'd fighter has appreciable talent - good balance and quickness and used a couple of fine wrestling/judo techniques...Wrong style of opponent for Patricia...Likely would've had a noticeable amount of success if she could've kept Palmer down on the mat, instead of stand-up fighting.

[VSyeira]

Hey, it's Amanda Wilcoxen. just wanted to join in the comments and say GREAT job both gals. Ahh. One day I'll kick like you and learn to punch like the both of y'all :)

[wwwmmacommentscom]

That was a good fight.

[lazlopink]

excellent fight from both opponents and very well officiated. i sure wouldn't want to take the body shot that ended this one but i think both combatants displayed skills that rival the professionals. shame that my canadian countrywoman had to lose but there's no shame in losing a battle so well fought. kudos to both of you.

[lt059]

Fight was finished quickly though it looked as if the KO'd fighter has skills and quickness....seemed not to be a good matchup for her - opponent apparently had appreciable boxing ability and strong fists and they used small gloves.

No doubt engaging in this tough form of combat require great courage and considerable confidence...tho a terrific KO body punch like that could cause the recipient to choose a different activity..A blow to the liver? Is body punching in female MMA kind of unusual?

[BabaSmoo]

Moa & Patricia-Great fight ladies!! I was there and seeing all the fights that night were spectacular and shows that women's MMA is worth the buck!! I was suppose to fight that night as well but no super heavy weights for me; yet. It was truly a pleasure and honor to be at this historic event!! Keep up the great work!! Dragon Cloude

[likajacob11]

it was a pleasure meeting you keep in touch moa palmer. ..

[likajacob11]

hey, patricia its moa excuse the stupid comments made by people that knows me it was a great fight. I just want it to say that I just hated when people put stupid comments like that on the web. it was a great fight patricia.