Since nothing spells success like a packed venue and an enthusiastic crowd cheering at the top of its lungs the Tampa-based mixed martial arts promotion, Art of Fighting, seems to be off to a good start with her brand new Amateur MMA at the Ritz series that was launched Friday night at an almost sold out Ritz in Ybor, Fla.
"We plan on having the amateur MMA events every two to three months, always here at the Ritz," said Nick Smith, co-owner of AOF. "Tonight we are crowning the very first AOF amateur champion in the main event."
Watch the fight photo slide show after the break.
