TUFF: Military Mayhem Results

Frank Powers and TUFF could not catch a break last night. The doctor that was schedule to attend the event did not show up. The 3 schedule MMA fights turned into grappling matches. The 6 fighters that were supposed to fight showed their true professional side and went on to still try to put on great grappling matches. This was a huge blow for TUFF but I know for a fact Frank Powers will bounce back and make it up to the fans.

TUFF: Military Mayhem UPDATE

Alot of changes to TUFF: Military Mayhem. The Texas Athletic Commisson came down hard on Champ Mike Chupa and he can not fight this Saturday. We will be getting an interview with Chupa so he can give the 411 on what happen. There is still going to be an event tomorrow and George Sheffey will still be fighting. 

More details coming tomorrow.

Pre-fight interviews

We are now days away from TUFF’s first event of the year, MILITARY MAYHEM! The main event will be #1 contender George Sheffey vs. 135lb Champ Mike “the Storm” Chupa. We interviewed both fighters and they both are very confident they will leave Saturday night with a win. George has no MMA experience but did go undefeated in his amateur boxing career. He believes his striking game will be the difference in the fight and where he sees holes in Chupa’s game. We have seen Chupa train and he is an all-around fighter. He takes his training serious and is always focused 100%. George does have a wrestling background from his high school days. This is going to be a great fight and for sure this fight is not going the distance

We will have more pre-fight coverage everyday before TUFF: Military Mayhem gets on its way. Tomorrow will have interviews with Curtis McNeil and Fabian

TUFF UPDATE

Daily 4 staff met up with Frank Powers last night to discuss the next TUFF event. Frank was supposed to have their event this month in December but due to scheduling conflict with the Tigua Recreation Center, Frank will have to reschedule for next month in January. We are excited for their up coming event because their going have some great fights coming our way. They will have the debut of George Steffey which so happens to be the cousin of Ben “SMOOTH” Henderson, Zach Beck vs. Adam McGurk (both had impressive wins at TUFF: The Return), Jonathan Pelletter vs. Fabian Salas ( Pelletter coming from a tough loss against McGurk and Salas winning by TKO in 37 seconds of the 1^st round) and Curtis McNeil trying to bounce back from his loss against the 145 pound Champ Adrian Gamboa. Nothing is official yet but seems to be looking great for Frank Powers and his promotion TUFF.

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Adrian Gamboa vs. Curtis McNeil

Post Interview w/ CEO of TUFF, Frank Powers

Some inside scoop about Gamboa vs. Chupa and Joe "Diesel" Riggs!

TUFF: The Return Post Interviews

TUFF: The Return results

From stand up brawls to clinch and groundwork, submissions and TKOs, Saturday night, spectators at the Tigua Center were treated to the diversity that MMA has to offer. Though several fighters had to pull out due to a series of unfortunate injuries, what the card ended up lacking in quantity it more than made up for in quality as all the fighters went in and gave their best, making for exciting fights and awesome finishes.

Up first, it was a fight between Zack Beck and Rex McGurk at 165 pounds. The fight started with both fighters instantly meeting at the center of the cage to trade blows with McGurk seeming to have the advantage in that department. Beck quickly took that advantage away by getting the muy thai clinch, in which he delivered several knees. With the advantageous position, Beck went for an unsuccesful guillotine as the round ended. In the second round, Beck came in with a different strategy. He immediately went for a takedown and after scrambling for a couple of seconds, took McGurk's back and sunk in a very swift rear naked choke to end the fight.

Zack Beck defeats Rex McGurk via submission (rear naked choke) at 1:37 of Round 2.

In the second fight of the night, it was Jonathan Pelletter versus Adam McGurk at 155 pounds. The fight started with McGurk immediately getting the better of the stand up. Though having the edge in the striking department, McGurk went for a failed guillotine which left him on his back with Pelletter on top. A scramble ensued which ended with McGurk on top. He immediately took advantage of the position and ended the fight with effective strikes from within the guard.

Adam McGurk defeats Jonathan Pelletter via TKO (strikes) at 2:07 of Round 1.

In the fight before the main event, it was Edgar Delgado up against Fabian Salas at 185 pounds. The fight started with fireworks as both fighters stood in front of each other windmilling punches until Salas caught Delgado with a left hook that took his legs out from under him. Salas immediately chased Delgado. Still dazed, Delgado threw a spinning elbow and though it landed, it didn't slow Salas down, who kept working at putting Delgado away. With Delgado not giving up, Salas changed his approach and easily put Delgado on his back, swiftly transitioned to side control and then mount, where he delivered several unanswered strikes, getting himself the win.

Fabian Salas defeats Edgar Delgado via TKO (strikes) at :37 of Round 1.

For the main event, it was style vs style as established Karate fighter Curtis McNeil took on decorated wrestler Adrian "Guns" Gamboa for 145 TUFF fighting championship belt. Within the first couple of seconds, it was obvious Gamboa wanted no part in the stand up as he immediately clinched McNeil and took him down with apparent ease. Once there, he transitioned to side control where he kept busy with elbows and attempts at gaining mount. McNeil, still in the fight, fought to improve his position but Gamboa's control was too much. Thanks to his patience, Gamboa eventually gained the mount and from there, punished McNeil while focusing on not losing the position. Though McNeil intelligently defended himself the whole time, he was unable to get Gamboa off from mount and after taking several nasty strikes, the ref had seen enough and decided the stoppage was in place.

Adrian Gamboa defeats Curtis McNeil via TKO (strikes) at 2:47 of Round 1.

TUFF: The Return

Tonight, it's style vs style as Curtis Mcneil takes on Adrian "Guns" Gamboa for the TUFF 145-pound belt. Adrian Gamboa has the ability to get Mcneil to the mat and keep him there, at least on paper. Though a freestyle wrestling national champ, Gamboa feels he can stand and bang with anybody, and with pressure and his well-roundedness, feels comfortable wherever the fight takes place. He packs a heavy punch and is confident in his stand up, though that might be his downfall considering where his opponent's strength's lie. Curtis Mcneil knows what he needs to do. Get up if he gets taken down, keep it standing and let his Karate credentials take care of the rest. As last year's national Karate champ, Mcneil has the ability to throw good kicks, which might put him at risk of getting taken down but could finish the fight at any point. It also gives him the ability to keep his distance and go in and out at will and strike while staying out Gamboa's reach. The fight is really going to comedown to who can impose their will on their opponent.

The rest of the card is filled with fights in various weight divisions, with both local fighters as well as out of town talent. With this being a regional promotion, and the fighters having nothing to lose but lots to gain, expect several wars and the birth of local fighting stars.

TUFF "The RETURN"

TUFF Main Event 145 lbs (TITLE)

"THE RETURN"
Saturday October 16th 2010 at The Tigua Recreation Center, Socorrro Texas

MAIN EVENT

#1 Contender Adrian "Guns" Gamboa

vs.

Curtis McNeil (Last Years Karate World Champion)

Tigua Rec Center at 11200 Santos Sanchez in Socorro

for  more info: http://www.tuffighting.com 

TUFFIGHTING

MORE DETAILS COMING SOON