Tuff-N-Uff 146: Shabazyan vs. Phillips
Thursday, July 17, 2025 | The Observatory North Park, San Diego
Main Event:
Tuff-N-Uff and Contender Series veteran Leon Shabazyan (9-4 ) returns to the cage with momentum on his side, aiming for another statement finish—this time against Ultimate Fighter alum Aaron Phillips (8-7). Fresh off a first-round stoppage as a Tuff-N-Uff main event against Aireon Tavarres, Leon looks to continue his climb toward the UFC but faces a challenging test against the “Alaskan Bull Worm”.
Featured Bout:
Chechnya’s Khuseyn “Shy” Shaykhaev (12-1) makes his Tuff-N-Uff debut in a 140-pound catchweight clash against ONE Championship veteran Ilimbek Akylbekuulu (9-3) of Kyrgyzstan.
Results:
Pro Card Winners
- Leon Shahbazyan def. Aaron Phillips — Submission (Guillotine Choke), R1 0:47
- Khuseyn Shaykhaev (12‑1) vs. James Dunn (5‑7) — Dunn no show
- O’Shay Jordan def. Sean Rose — Submission (Arm-Triangle), R1 4:44
- Austin Clayton def. Zach Zane — Submission (Brabo Choke), R1 0:22
- Chisom Ukoha def. El-Hadji Ndao — KO (Punch), R2 2:16
- Larry Gonzales def. Caleb Avila — Decision (Unanimous)
Amateur Prelims
- Nicholas Bartz def. Niko Tuaefe — TKO (Strikes), R1 2:11
- Diego Sanchez def. Parviz Sobirov — Submission (Armbar), R1 1:50
- Matthew Malka def. Julian Hicks — Decision (Split)
- Christian Lucas def. Montrell Glover — TKO (Strikes), R1 2:29
- Chasen Stephen def. Shir Mohammad — Decision (Unanimous)
