Erin Toughill
| Erin Toughill | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1977年06月13日) June 13, 1977 (age 47) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Other names | Steel |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 160 lb (73 kg) |
| Reach | 72 in (180 cm) |
| Style | Boxing |
| Fighting out of | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| Team | Elite Training Center, CSW, HB Ultimate, Xtreme Couture |
| Professional boxing record | |
| Total | 14 |
| Wins | 7 |
| By knockout | 0 |
| Losses | 6 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 14 |
| Wins | 10 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 5 |
| Losses | 3 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| By disqualification | 1 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Website | www.erintoughill.com |
| Boxing record from BoxRec | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Erin Young Toughill (born June 13, 1977) is an American former professional boxer, mixed martial artist, and bare-knuckle boxer who also appeared as a Gladiator on the American Gladiators series.
She began kickboxing at the age of 18 and started training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu soon after.
Under the watch of her LA Boxing trainer Sean McCully, Toughill debuted in mixed martial arts on September 27, 1999, and fought to a draw with Irma Verhoeff at World Vale Tudo Championship 9 in Aruba.
Less than a year later, she made her professional boxing debut on July 20, 2000.
Along with her MMA career, Toughill holds a professional boxing record of 7 wins, 5 losses, 1 draw and 1 no contest.
She counts IBF Super Middleweight contender Librado Andrade, a long-time sparring partner, among her close friends.
Boxing career
[edit ]Toughill has only one loss before losing her battle against Laila Ali. Her final boxing match was against Laura Ramsey, whom she defeated previously. Toughill's father died three days before her rematch to Laura Ramsey. Toughill lost the fight by TKO in the first round and retired soon after with a record of 7–3–1, 1 NC.
Toughill returned to boxing on January 27, 2019, against Maricela Cornejo losing a unanimous division. Toughill fought again on May 18, 2019, losing via TKO to Raquel Miller.
Mixed martial arts career
[edit ]After going 1–1–1 in her first three bouts, Toughill won five straight fights before losing due to illegal hits to the spine [1] [2] in the finals of the 2004 Smackgirl World ReMix Tournament to Megumi Yabushita. She competed once more and scored a TKO victory over Jen Case in 2006.
In 2007, Toughill retired from both boxing and MMA.[3] Toughill came out of retirement from MMA and fought Jan Finney on November 20, 2008, at Palace Fighting Championships 11. Despite cutting over 20 pounds (9.1 kg) to make the contracted weight limit, Toughill was victorious and later went on to defeat Karen Williams and Emily Thompson in subsequent events for PFC after a fight with Adrienna Jenkins was cancelled due to injury.[4]
Strikeforce
[edit ]Toughill was set to make her Strikeforce debut on November 7, 2009, at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers in a rematch with Marloes Coenen, whom Toughill defeated in 2004.[5] [6] However, she later withdrew from the fight due to an undisclosed medical condition.[7] [8]
On March 18, 2010, Toughill announced that she was planning to leave Strikeforce. She had been scheduled to compete on the undercard of Strikeforce: Nashville on April 17.[9] However, in a second posting on April 9, 2010, Toughill attributed the disagreements with Strikeforce to misunderstandings and stated that she would be staying with the promotion.[10]
Toughill was scheduled to face Shana Olsen at Strikeforce: Houston on August 21, 2010, but the fight was cancelled due to concerns over Toughill's ability to make weight.[11] According to Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker, Toughill's next fight will not take place in Strikeforce, but she remains a part of the promotion's roster.[12]
Toughill was offered to face Cristiane Santos for a bout in 2010, but the fight never came into fruition.[13]
Post-Strikeforce
[edit ]Toughill was scheduled to compete outside of Strikeforce against China's Bao Yu Dan at Martial Combat 9 on September 15, 2010, in Singapore.[14] However, on September 13, Toughill withdrew from the fight after citing a broken clavicle.[15]
Toughill returned to active competition after nearly two years at Freestyle Cage Fighting 46 on April 9, 2011. The fight was against Ashley Sanchez at a 160 lb (73 kg) catchweight (per Toughill's request). Toughill lost the fight via unanimous decision.[16]
Toughill agreed to face Anna Barone at BlackEye Promotions 5 on October 1, 2011, in Fletcher, North Carolina,[17] but withdrew from the fight after suffering a rib injury in training.[18]
American Gladiators
[edit ]Toughill became a cast member of NBC's primetime series, American Gladiators , where she became known as Steel. One of the commentators on American Gladiators, Laila Ali, knocked her out.
Bare-knuckle boxing career
[edit ]BYB Extreme
[edit ]Toughill made her bare knuckle boxing debut with BYB Extreme Bare Knuckle Fighting Series, losing a 5-round split decision to Jozette Cotton at BYB 6 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood on July 16, 2021.[19]
On March 12, 2022, she defeated Sonya Dreiling via unanimous decision at BYB 9, improving her bare knuckle record to 1-1.[20]
Personal life
[edit ]Erin married Neil Melanson, a grappling coach and lead Jiu-Jitsu instructor at Xtreme Couture, in a private ceremony on November 20, 2009. Melanson also serves as the primary grappling coach for UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture, and has cornered Couture during several recent MMA fights.[21] [22] The couple is currently going through a divorce.[23]
Toughill's younger sister, Megan, was killed in a car accident on September 19, 2004, which was about three weeks before her title fight with Yvonne Reis.[24]
Media
[edit ]Toughill was featured on MSNBC's Warrior Nation as she prepared for a fight.[25]
In 2022, Toughill launched Talk Tough with Erin Toughill, an interview-style podcast focused on bare knuckle boxing.[26]
Mixed martial arts record
[edit ]| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 10-3-1 | Ashley Sanchez | Decision (unanimous) | Freestyle Cage Fighting 46 | April 9, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Win | 10-2-1 | Emily Thompson | Decision (unanimous) | PFC 13: Validation | May 8, 2009 | 3 | 3:00 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| Win | 9-2-1 | Karen Williams | TKO (punches) | PFC: Best of Both Worlds | February 6, 2009 | 1 | 2:06 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| Win | 8-2-1 | Jan Finney | Decision (unanimous) | PFC 11: All In | November 20, 2008 | 3 | 3:00 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| Win | 7-2-1 | Jen Case | TKO (punches) | VF - Showdown at Cache Creek II | September 15, 2006 | 2 | 2:22 | Brooks, California, United States | |
| Loss | 6-2-1 | Megumi Yabushita | DQ (elbows) | Smackgirl - World ReMix 2004 | December 19, 2004 | 1 | 2:39 | Shizuoka, Japan | Open Weight Queen tournament finals. |
| Win | 6-1-1 | Marloes Coenen | KO (punch) | Smackgirl - World ReMix 2004 | December 19, 2004 | 1 | 5:00 | Shizuoka, Japan | Open Weight Queen tournament semi-finals. |
| Win | 5-1-1 | Miwako Ishihara | TKO (corner stoppage) | Smackgirl - World ReMix 2004 | December 19, 2004 | 1 | 0:27 | Shizuoka, Japan | Open Weight Queen tournament first round. |
| Win | 4-1-1 | Miwako Ishihara | Decision (unanimous) | Smackgirl - Dynamic | September 1, 2002 | 3 | 5:00 | Shizuoka, Japan | |
| Win | 3-1-1 | Kaoru Ito | Decision (unanimous) | W - Fusion | July 27, 2001 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 2-1-1 | Megumi Yabushita | Technical Submission (armbar) | ReMix - Golden Gate 2001 | May 3, 2001 | 2 | 3:08 | Japan | |
| Loss | 1-1-1 | Svetlana Goundarenko | Submission (scarf-hold armlock) | ReMix - World Cup 2000 | December 5, 2000 | 1 | 2:47 | Japan | Open Weight tournament semi-finals. |
| Win | 1-0-1 | Irina Rodina | Decision (split) | ReMix - World Cup 2000 | December 5, 2000 | 2 | 5:00 | Japan | Open Weight tournament quarter-finals. |
| Draw | 0-0-1 | Irma Verhoeff | Draw | World Vale Tudo Championship 9 | September 27, 1999 | 1 | 15:00 | Aruba |
Professional boxing record
[edit ]| 13 fights | 7 wins | 4 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 0 | 2 |
| By decision | 7 | 2 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| No contests | 1 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Loss | 7–4-1 (1) | United States Maricela Cornejo | UD | 8 | Jan 27, 2019 | United States Aalon Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
| 12 | Loss | 7–3-1 (1) | United States Laura Ramsey | TKO | 1 (6), 1:28 | Aug 31, 2006 | United States Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, U.S. | Fight stopped after Toughill fell through ropes |
| 11 | Win | 7–2-1 (1) | United States Laura Ramsey | UD | 6 | Jan 27, 2006 | United States The Palladium, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
| 10 | Loss | 6–2-1 (1) | United States Laila Ali | TKO | 3 (10), 1:54 | Jun 11, 2005 | United States MCI Center, Washington, DC, U.S | |
| 9 | Win | 6–1-1 (1) | United States Yvonne Reis | UD | 10 | Oct 22, 2004 | United States Municipal Auditorium, Sarasota, Florida, U.S. | |
| 8 | Win | 5–1-1 (1) | United States Cassandra Giger | UD | 8 | Jul 31, 2004 | United States Sam's Town Casino, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S | |
| 7 | Win | 4–1-1 (1) | United States Kuulei Kupihea | UD | 4 | Nov 14, 2003 | United States Quiet Cannon, Montebello, California, U.S. | |
| 6 | Win | 3–1-1 (1) | United States Nicole Conant | UD | 4 | Jul 24, 2003 | United States Oxnard Performing Arts Center, Oxnard, California, U.S. | |
| 5 | NC | 2–1-1 (1) | United States Jackie Frazier-Lyde | NC | 3 (8) | Jun 4, 2002 | United States The Temple Corps, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | For WIBF Inter-Continental super middleweight title; Fight stopped after Toughill cut from accidental head clash |
| 4 | Draw | 2–1-1 | United States Dakota Stone | PTS | 4 | Dec 12, 2001 | United States Palace Indian Gaming Center, Lemoore, California, U.S. | |
| 3 | Win | 2–1 | United States Veronica Sanchez | MD | 4 | Oct 7, 2000 | United States Centennial Garden Arena, Bakersfield, California, U.S. | |
| 2 | Win | 1–1 | United States Correena Grizoffi | UD | 4 | Aug 26, 2000 | United States Selland Arena, Fresno, California, U.S. | |
| 1 | Loss | 0–1 | Germany Elizabeth Rumpf | UD | 4 | Jul 20, 2000 | United States Marriott Hotel, Irvine, California, U.S. |
Bare knuckle boxing record
[edit ]| 2 fights | 1 win | 1 loss |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 0 | 0 |
| By decision | 1 | 1 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Win | 1-1 | United States Sonya Dreiling | UD | 5 | March 12, 2022 | United States Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa, Florida, U.S. | |
| 1 | Loss | 0-1 | United States Jozette Cotton | UD | 5 | Jul 16, 2021 | United States Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, U.S. |
Accomplishments
[edit ]- Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under James Boran
- 2001 ReMix Golden Gate Japan Champion
- W-Fusion 2001 Japan Champion
References
[edit ]- ^ Erin Toughill vs. Megumi Yabushita - female MMA fight (in Japanese). 2004年12月19日. Event occurs at 3:04 mins - 5:48 mins. Archived from the original (flv) on 2011年06月14日. Retrieved 2010年09月20日.
- ^ "Official Site of Erin Toughill". ErinToughill.com.
- ^ "Erin Toughill vs. Adrienna Jenkins set for PFC event in February". MMAjunkie.com. Archived from the original on 2009年07月03日. Retrieved 2009年01月03日.
- ^ "Toughill vs Coenen For Strikeforce On CBS". MMAWeekly.com. Archived from the original on 2009年10月12日. Retrieved 2009年10月10日.
- ^ "Coenen vs Toughill 2 Set For November 7th". MMARising.com. Retrieved 2009年10月10日.
- ^ "Erin Toughill Out Of Fight With Marloes Coenen". MMARising.com. Retrieved 2009年10月28日.
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE: TOUGHILL SAYS IT'S NOT A WEIGHT ISSUE". MMAWeekly.com. 2009年10月29日. Archived from the original on 2009年11月02日. Retrieved 2010年07月05日.
- ^ "Toughill Announces Plans To Leave Strikeforce". MMARising.com. Retrieved 2010年03月18日.
- ^ "Erin Toughill Now Plans To Stay With Strikeforce". MMARising.com. Retrieved 2010年04月09日.
- ^ "Toughill Struggles With Weight Cut, Fight In Limbo". MMARising.com. Retrieved 2010年07月21日.
- ^ "Erin Toughill's Next Fight Likely Not In Strikeforce". MMARising.com. Retrieved 2010年07月28日.
- ^ "Cyborg Santos – Erin Toughill Title Fight Looks Increasingly Unlikely". fightofthenight.com. Retrieved 2011年07月12日.
- ^ "Erin Toughill Now Set To Fight In Singapore". MMARising.com. Retrieved 2010年08月14日.
- ^ "Erin Toughill Withdraws From Fight In Singapore". MMARising.com. Retrieved 2010年09月13日.
- ^ "Weekend Recap: Erin Toughill Upset In FCF 46 Return". MMARising.com. 2011年04月11日. Retrieved 2011年04月16日.
- ^ "Six Women's Bouts Now Set For BlackEye Promotions 5". MMARising.com. 2011年08月08日. Retrieved 2011年08月12日.
- ^ "More Women's Bouts Added To BlackEye Promotions 5". MMARising.com. 2011年09月15日. Retrieved 2011年09月15日.
- ^ "BoxRec: Bout". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2022年07月07日.
- ^ Bowker, Dylan (2022年03月13日). "BYB 9 Tampa Brawl results (first ever super middleweight champ crowned)". MyMMANews. Retrieved 2022年07月07日.
- ^ "Just Married: Neil Melanson and Erin Toughill Tie The Knot". FiveOuncesOfPain.com. 2009年11月20日. Retrieved 2009年11月21日.
- ^ "Erin Toughill Interview". FighterGirls.com. 2009年12月26日. Retrieved 2009年12月31日.
- ^ "Erin Toughill Discusses Her Marriage Split, Gina Carano & Illness Before Her Last Fight". Addictedmma.com. 2011年05月17日. Archived from the original on 2011年08月11日. Retrieved 2011年05月17日.
- ^ "Condolences to the Toughill Family." WomenBoxing.com. 2004年09月24日. Retrieved 2010年10月02日.
- ^ "MSNBC's "Warrior Nation" Debuts Tonight". Sherdog.com. 2007年01月09日. Archived from the original on 2010年09月03日. Retrieved 2010年05月05日.
- ^ "Talk Tough with Erin Toughill". Spotify. Retrieved 2022年07月07日.
External links
[edit ]- 1977 births
- Living people
- Martial artists from Chicago
- American women boxers
- Boxers from Chicago
- American female mixed martial artists
- Mixed martial artists utilizing boxing
- Mixed martial artists utilizing Brazilian jiu-jitsu
- American female Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioners
- 21st-century American women