Shahbazyan Secures First-Round Submission, Moves to 9-4
The main event saw Leon Shahbazyan (9-4) earn a first-round submission victory over Aireon Tavarres (7-4). The fight took a dramatic turn when Shahbazyan landed a sharp counter left hand, momentarily stunning Tavarres. Seizing the opportunity, he quickly locked in a tight guillotine choke, forcing the tap. With this victory, Shahbazyan adds another strong finish to his record, while Tavarres will look to regroup and come back stronger.
Mgoyan’s Technical Performance Earns Unanimous Decision
In a highly skilled and strategic battle, David Mgoyan picked up a unanimous decision victory over John De Jesus (18-3) in the co-main event. Both fighters displayed sharp striking and well-executed game plans across three rounds, but Mgoyan’s ability to dictate the pace and land effective shots proved to be the difference on the scorecards. De Jesus remained competitive throughout, keeping the fight close with his own calculated attacks.
Nakashima Controls Silva for Three-Round Win
James Nakashima (14-4) put on a strong performance against Josinaldo Silva (29-8), a veteran competitor who stepped in on short notice. Across three rounds, Nakashima used his control and positioning to stay ahead, maintaining a steady pace and dictating the action. Silva, with his wealth of experience, showed durability and remained active throughout, but Nakashima’s pressure and control secured him the decision victory.
Penha Stays Undefeated with First-Round Submission
Opening the pro card, Eduardo Penha (5-0) continued his undefeated streak, submitting Roy Benavides in the first round. Wasting no time, Penha implemented his game plan efficiently, securing an early finish and adding another dominant win to his growing record.
Tuff-N-Uff 142 Set to Deliver More Action on March 14!
Tuff-N-Uff 141 delivered everything fight fans could ask for—high-level technique, fast finishes, and all-out wars inside the cage. But the action doesn’t stop here. The next chapter of Tuff-N-Uff unfolds on March 14 with Tuff-N-Uff 142, promising another stacked night of fights featuring the future stars of MMA.