Tuff-N-Uff 145: Brandao vs Kawaihae
Sunday, June 29, 2025 | SAHARA Las Vegas
Be there as Tuff-N-Uff closes out UFC International Fight Week 2025 with an electrifying matinee event right on the legendary Las Vegas Strip! Join fight fans from around the world at the iconic SAHARA Theatre for “Tuff-N-Uff 145: Brandao vs. Kawaihae,” featuring the next wave of MMA superstars ready to make their mark.
Main Event: Featherweight Title Fight
Witness reigning champion Diego “DB” Brandao (30-22) put his belt on the line for the first time against two-time Dana White’s Contender Series standout Canaan Kawaihae (10-2). Expect fireworks as these elite featherweights battle for supremacy.
Co-Main & Featured Bouts
Former champ Jamie “The Gremlin” Siraj (12-3) returns, hungry for victory against Peru’s Marlon “Fortaleza” Gonzales (15-7-2).
Bellator veteran Tywan “Air” Claxton (8-3) looks for his third straight Tuff-N-Uff win against undefeated prospect Tyshawn Williams (7-0).
UFC Veteran Juancamilo Ronderos (5-2) faces top prospect Jordi Maya (8-3).
Don’t miss the MMA debut of multiple-time IBJJF world champion Renato Canuto as he meets former Tuff-N-Uff amateur champ Caleb “The Carrot” Contreras (1-2) in a lightweight showdown.
Plus, see the return of former amateur double champ Miguel “Sauvecito” Sauvo (1-0) and undefeated submission ace Eduardo “Duda” Penha (6-0), both set to face opponents to be announced soon.
Event Details
- Date: Sunday, June 29, 2025
- Time: Doors open at 10 a.m. | Fights start at 11 a.m. PT
- Venue: SAHARA Theatre, SAHARA Las Vegas
UFC International Fight Week is the biggest celebration in combat sports, featuring UFC 317, the UFC Hall of Fame Induction, UFC X, and more. Tuff-N-Uff 145 is your chance to experience the future of MMA up close, as rising stars and seasoned veterans clash in the Fight Capital of the World.