MASTER MERHDAD MUAY CLASSIC VII
Saturday Night Fights At The Cuban Club
Saturday July 29th 2006

The crowd roars as the entrance music plays as each combatant emerges from the staircase, into the crowd, down the aisle and into the ring. It's Saturday night and it's time to fight!

The Cuban Club played host to Master Merhdad Muay Classic VII in conjunction with World Shin Kumate Association on Saturday night in Ybor City. A few hundred people have come out to see these up and coming amateurs battle for pride and recognition. The bouts were competitive and full of energy often bringing the crowd to their feet throughout the evening.

The crowd was definitely into each match; one exciting bout that was judged to be a draw brought the crowd into frenzy with many spectators feeling that there was a clear victor. The night's crowd consisted of many people who had knowledge of not only the sport but the fighters as well.

The event's set up was handled very well using all the features of the Cuban Club's bottom level. Congrats to Master Merhdad and the Cuban Club on hosting a great event. This looks to be the beginning of much more kickboxing action coming to The Cuban Club. On a side note: the Cuban Club also had an event going on at the same time on their fourth floor. It's amazing that the club can produce great sound at both events and the noise did not mix with one another.

The Cuban Club is proving that they are a versatile venue that can host many different events. The Cuban Club is going through a resurgence period and this event seems to be a step in the right direction.

The Cuban Club is located at 2010 Avenida Republic de Cuba in Ybor City.

Coverage by Shaun Weiskopf