TUFF-N-UFF RETURNS TO LAS VEGAS WITH A LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP MAIN EVENT!
The Rampart Casino hosts Tuff-N-Uff 147, featuring Alex ‘Easy’ Polizzi vs Adam ‘Unbreakable’ Vigil
Tuff-N-Uff returns to Las Vegas, debuting at The Rampart Casino in the heart of Summerlin! Saturday, August 23, fans are invited to experience the action live as ‘The Future Stars of MMA’ take center stage on UFC Fight Pass for Tuff-N-Uff 147 Polizzi vs Vigil.
Headlining the stacked card is a thrilling showdown for the Tuff-N-Uff Professional Light Heavyweight Championship, as PFL and Bellator veteran Alex Polizzi collides with rising star Adam Vigil in a must-see main event.
PFL and Bellator veteran Alex ‘Easy’ Polizzi (11-5) takes on surging Fury FC Middleweight Champion Adam ‘Unbreakable’ Vigil (10-1). Polizzi, a proven powerhouse with victories over elite competition including former Tuff-N-Uff Amateur Light Heavyweight Champion and Bellator title contender Grant Neal, has won four of his last eight bouts and is determined to get back in the win column with a statement performance. Standing in his way is the red-hot Vigil, a rapidly rising star who has suffered just one defeat in his 12-fight professional career and has showcased his talent in top regional promotions including Fury FC and LFA. With Polizzi’s battle-tested experience and Vigil’s relentless momentum, this matchup promises fireworks from start to finish.
The co-main event sees Las Vegas fan-favorite and top featherweight prospect Eduardo ‘Duda’ Penha (6-0) as he puts his perfect MMA career on the line against rising submission ace Dusty ‘The Warrior’ Shaffer (4-2). Penha has been on a tear under the Tuff-N-Uff banner, earning impressive victories including a statement win over UFC veteran Joshua Weems. Across the cage, Shaffer enters with four wins in his last six outings, showcasing a well-rounded skill set anchored by a dangerous ground game. With Penha’s momentum and Shaffer’s submission prowess, fans can expect a high-level battle where one mistake could end the fight in an instant.
A high-stakes featherweight feature bout is set to shake Las Vegas as UFC and Bellator veteran Kai ‘Da Fighting Hawaiian’ Kamaka III (16-6-1) returns in pursuit of his third win under the Tuff-N-Uff banner and a ticket back to the big show. Known for his relentless pace and crisp striking, Kamaka will face the dangerous Jefferson Pontes (6-1), a rising Brazilian prospect who has won six of his last eight fights, with four victories coming by way of finish. With Kamaka’s veteran savvy and Pontes’ finishing power, this matchup promises to deliver an explosive showdown that could steal the show. Don’t miss the electric atmosphere, elite talent, and unforgettable moments as Tuff-N-Uff continues to shape The Future Stars of MMA!
Tickets for ‘Tuff-N-Uff 147: Polizzi vs Vigil’ are on sale now at tuffnuff.com starting at $35.
The Tuff-N-Uff 147 main card streams live on UFC FIGHT PASS, while preliminary bouts will stream live on the Tuff-N-Uff YouTube channel.
‘We’ve experienced great success in San Diego, California for the second time this past event. It’s great to be back home in Las Vegas and in a new venue at The Rampart,’ Tuff-N-Uff President Jeff Meyer said. ‘With the newly renovated events space and welcoming team at the Rampart, we’re excited to bring our event, fighters and fans to the heart of Summerlin with a great marquee main event in Bauman vs Vigil for the Tuff-N-Uff Light Heavyweight Championship live on UFC Fight Pass!’
Popular Las Vegas Radio Personality, veteran Sports TV host and Tuff-N-Uff Commentator Dave Farra calls the action at Tuff-N-Uff 147 alongside UFC, Bellator MMA and World Series of Fighting veteran Justin ‘Guitar Hero’ Jaynes. Dana White’s Contender Series, UFC BJJ and Power Slap veteran Justin Bernard serves as in-cage announcer.