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In his usual fashion Michael began the fight with incomparable speed and explosive action. After landing a devastating elbow that rocked his opponent in the first few seconds, Michael followed it with a knock down that allowed him to finish on the ground. Ky's fight against Jeremiah was his toughest challenge to date. While he had previously fought MMA veterans, Jeremiah was an experienced veteran with World titles in three sanctioning bodies. Ky promised to bring a tough fight however and indeed he did. With Todd Middendorp deeming it the best CCFC fighter ever seen, Ky and Jeremiah brought the crowd classic nonstop MMA action for three rounds. The all out war certainly caused enough damage on both sides. In the end however, the judges gave the decision to the champion. Congratulations to Kru Sam, Ky and Michael for their inspirational accomplishments at CCFC Rush. Look for Ky and Michael to return to the cage/ring again soon. Thank you once again to CCFC and Todd Middendorp for their professonal quality promotion and for inviting our team.
FIGHT NIGHT AT THE FOX JULY 2009 Congratulations to Brandon Del Gaudillo, Kevin Arceo and Skylr Penna on their victories at Friday Night at the Fox. Brandon made his debut in the ring at FNF. After a few minutes into the first round, Brandon took control and ended the fight via TKO. Kevin accepted a rematch against John Kusaba, a fight that was previously exciting and close at WCSC in 2008. Kevin confirmed his dominance this time around as well when he walked away with the majority decision and the California IKF title. Skylr faced a tough experienced opponent in the semi-main event of the evening. After great action in all four rounds the judges awarded him the unanimous decision and the North American title. Congratulations to Kru Sam, Brandon, Kevin and Skylr. Thank you to Phantom Promotions and Brian Schwartz for a great show and inviting our team.
VACAVILLE FIGHT FEST JUNE 2009 Congratulations to Bertie Vado on his victory at Vacaville Fight Fest. Making his amateur debut Bertie showed class and good techniques. The judges agreed and gave him majority decision win.
TJ Arcangel returned to the ring in his third fight at War of the Heroes in June. Living up to expectations of this young talent TJ took control early on and dominated from round one. Using crisp and well timed techniques TJ earned his unanimous decision win. Congratulations to Kru Sam and TJ.
WCSC “The Awakening” was a much anticipated event that promised to bring back legends and manifest new champions and talent. Team USA scheduled four of its very best talents for the show. Vishnu Gulati was honored to face the former Lumpinee fighter Coke Chunhawat at WCSC. Respecting Coke’s massive experience Vishnu trained diligently for this fight. Within seconds into the first round Vishnu found his rhythm and progressively increased his attacks by landing well timed punches, elbows and leg kicks. Unfortunately, after a warning and a point deduction for elbowing downwards and behind Vishnu’s head, the fight was ruled a DQ against Coke for yet another downward elbow onto Vishnu’s spine when the fight was against the ropes. Vishnu looks forward to finishing their face off in a rematch. Junior Delima fought a tough fighter from Gilbert Melendez’s camp in MMA action at WCSC. Very quickly into the first round the fighters took the fight to the ground. After controlling the ground action with well timed punches, Junior took advantage of an opening to end the fight via arm bar. Anjiho Baiao entered the ring in his MMA debut at WCSC. Fighting a protégé out of Anderson Silva’s camp, Anjiho prepared well for stand up action. However, throughout much of the fight Anjiho controlled it on the ground landing him the majority decision win. Two of the most anticipated fights of the night did not happen at WCSC. The Bay Area looked forward to the homecoming of Christine “Blade” Toledo in her return fight at WCSC. Her opponent flew in from Florida, prepared to face Christine. Unfortunately, due to CSAC issues the fight was scratched the day before it was scheduled. WCSC’s main event touted Ky Hollenbeck against Tony Juarez out of No Limits Gym, who has previously fought Nate Diaz. Sadly by the time the main event was set the take place the CSAC shut down the show because it was after midnight. Congratulations to Vishnu, Junior, Anjiho and Kru Sam on their accomplishments at WCSC. Team USA thanks WCSC for inviting our team and their tremendous efforts in putting on this show. We look forward to seeing Christine and Ky in action again soon.
ASIAN HERITAGE EXHIBITION MAY 2009 Once again Team USA joined efforts with AHSC to promote martial arts and Asian culture to residents of the Bay Area. Bringing together 15 teams from around the Bay Area Team USA exhibited the best students of Muay Thai, Sanshou, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, MMA, and Kickboxing. The exhibition packed the venue with thousands as they clamored to watch the exhibition and be part of the thrill. Thanks to the many fans who supported this effort. Much thanks to AHSC for giving us this opportunity. Most importantly, thank you to the Team USA staff and students who worked tirelessly to make the event happen.
FAIRFIELD FIGHT NIGHT MAY 2009 Fairfield Fight Fest brought forth some of the most exciting up and coming talents of Northern California. TJ Archangel and Krystal Khorge represented Team USA at this show. TJ Archangel, one of our newest rising stars, showed once again that his great potential as he handled his victory with ease and class. TJ improved his record to 2-0 with a win by UD. Krystal did not miss a beat in her return to the ring after a long hiatus. Fighting an undefeated opponent out of Nevada City Krystal took her victory via TKO in round 1.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE FOX MARCH 2009
Congratulations to TJ Archangel, Charla Villain, Kevin Arceo and Skylr Penna on their admirable performances at Friday Night at the Fox this past March. TJ's debut fight showed him under control and technical. After a few minutes of well timed knees in the first round, TJ took his first victory via TKO. Charla faced the tough Lynzy Marino of Fairtex, who previously fought our champ Aby Rulloda. Charla and Lynzy showed the crowd their true grit and spirit as they kept the action nonstop. In the end the judges awarded Lynzy the well deserved decision. Kevin took on a tough opponent from AKA. Again the fighters provided four rounds of nonstop action for the pleased crowd. In a split second in the fourth round, Kevin was surprised by a well timed hook, which ended the fight via TKO. Skylr Penna showed he was ready and hungry for a great challenge that night. Without a second's pause Skylr dominated his fight and took his victory via TKO. Thank you to Brian Schwartz and Phantom Promotions for inviting our team. It was an impressive debut for the promotion. The show sold out by the 4th fight of the night. Thank you to our hardworking cornermen John Ellcessor, Michael Mananquil, Vishnu Gulati and Mario Guzman.
CCFC: 10 SANTA ROSA FEBRUARY 2009
Cage Combat once again put forth their best as they wowed Northern California with a sold out show. Team USA brought Ky Hollenbeck and Junior Lima to the reknowned MMA promotion Cage Combat Fighting Championship this past February. Junior was set to make his second appearance in the cage while Ky was scheduled as the co-main event of the night. Junior Lima looked to continue his strong debut from last Fall against the tough Daniel Mitchell. Both sought control early on with stand-up grappling. Mitchell took control quickly and won the fight via TKO. Ky Hollenbeck took on the formidable Pat Minihan of AKA. Minihan was undefeated and an rising MMA star. In his fourth appearance in the cage, Ky showed the crowd that he was the force to be reckoned with. Handing out strikes and grappling techniques with superb efficiency Ky lured the fight into his arena. Within minutes into the first round Ky gained his fourth victory via RNC. Congratulations to Kru Sam, Anjiho Baio, Junior Lima and Ky Hollenbeck for their accomplishments at CCFC 10. Thank you to Cage Combat for inviting our team. Thank you to our hardworking cornermen Michael Mananquil and Vishnu Gulati.
TEAM USA HOLIDAY PARTY December 2008 Once again our family celebrated they year's accomplishments with food, fun and great video and photo highlights. Our award winners for 2008 were: Skylr Penna - Fighter of the Year Ky Hollenbeck - Champion of the Year Kevin Arceo - Instructor of the Year Michael Ping - Muay Thai Student of the Year Hiroshi Yamaguchi - Junior Thaiger of the Year Samantha Lee - Kids Thaiger of the Year A heartfelt thank you to the people who contributed tremendously to the success of 2008 - Mario Guzman and Savage Inc., Kevin Ken and In the Ring, and all of our friends in the Promotion and Fight industry.
CHINA VERSUS USA/CANADA December 2008 Congratulations to Skylr Penna and Christine Toledo for their outstanding performances in China this past December. Both faced tough hometown favorites in their respective matches. Skylr took his victory via TKO and Christine won hers by unanimous decision.
GUINNESS WORLD RECORD SET AT TEAM USA December 2008
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