The Art of War Fight Team capped off a whirlwind week of fights (War of Heros in Santa Clara, Strike Force in San Jose and then Fight Night in Vegas all in 1 week) and put on another dominating performance at Master Toddy's "Future Champion Fight Night-20" in the fight capitol of the world Las Vegas, NV on this past Saturday Night, 6/28/08. The team went a perfect 6-0 against some of the best fight teams from around the country.
You can view the results here:
Coach Kirian gets Amber gets ready for her debut
1st up was Amber Pope, making her fight debut. Amber fought a tough girl out of Chicago and won a unanimous decision against her more seasoned opponent. Great 1st fight Amber, the team is very proud of you :)!
Next up was Naline Sar, this was Naline's 3rd fight and her confidence grows every time. Naline fought an opponent from "The Lab" in Arizona. This match was very exciting with Naline and her opponent putting an exciting show. In round three Naline really put the pressure on her opponent and secured her victory.
MJ "Clubber" Hamid fought next, this was MJ's 2nd fight and his improved conditioning definitely showed. MJ fought a more experienced opponent out of Master Toddy's Lionheart Gym and these two went at it very aggressively. After a knockdown in the 1st round, MJ was able to compose himself and takeover the fight at the end of the 1st round, after that there was no looking back. MJ dropped his opponent to the canvas on multiple occasions with vicious hooks to the head over the next 2.5 rounds and was able to win the decision.
Eric Faria was up next and he put on the most dominant performance of the night. This was Eric's 5th fight and he is just now tapping into his potential. Eric overwhelmed his opponent out of Excel Studios in Vegas with his Muay Thai technique and scored countless times with "7" of Muay Thai's "8" limbs (no elbows allowed). Eric always putts on an exciting show and did not fail to disappoint in this bout.
Coach Kirian and Jesse working Eric's Corner
Tom "Grimm" Villareal fought next and quickly became a fan favorite. Tom, who is 43 years young, fought a tough opponent out of The Lab from Arizona. Tom's opponent was, bigger, younger (in his 20's), etc....what's that saying..."old age and".... well you get the picture. What ever advantages Tom's opponent seemed to have went out the window very quickly when Tommy took the fight to him from opening bell to ending bell. The crowd was on their feet through out this fight and Tom capped the fight off with his crowd pleasing "Spinning Hook Kick of Death" and won a unanimous decision. Congrats Tom, you deserve it.
The last fighter who fought for us was Big Eric Lupercireo, this was Eric's 2nd fight, and he fought another game opponent out of Master Toddy's Lionheart Gym. Eric was gunning for the clean sweep for the team and brutalized his opponent with devastating leg kicks and overhand rights. Great way to cap off the night Eric!
Another great night of fights put on by Master Toddy, the AOW fight would like to thank Master Toddy and his team for always putting on great cards and inviting us out. Thanks to Coach Kirian and Coach Jivoni for getting the fighters ready for this dominant performance. A special thanks to Jesse Gillespie for traveling all the way to Vegas the night after his Strike Force bout to help corner the fighters.
Finally, a great big thanks to all the ASD students, family and friends that traveled all the way to Vegas to support our team. You guys and gals are incredible!
The DVD's of the fights will be available soon. You can get them from Master Toddy's website directly.
MJ and Jesse showing "too much love" in Vegas!
