What a night, what a night. Talk about a sweep. When Rami Ibrahim, owner of Sitan Gym Philadelphia and professional world class fighter, was asked how did he feel after the show, he replied, “Tonight I saw the fruits of my labor”.  It was Friday September 12, 2008 in South Philadelphia, another Evolved promotion at the famous New Alhambra Arena, where 3 of Sitan Gym Philadelphia’s fighters fought. This time around there was another new edition to the Sitan family, with Gabe Dougherty (a Muay Thai student who began his training a couple of years ago at Upper Darby Kickboxing and now apart of Sitan Gym for an experience of a lifetime), bringing a past record of 6wins and only 1 loss, all eyes was on him. In addition, the hard hitting Tim Amorim (3W-2L) and the skilled & focused Osvaldo Dominguez were to bring excitement that night.

 First up, out of the 3 Sitan Gym Philadelphia fighters , who also started up the show with a bang, was 22 years of age Northeast Philadelphia’s own, Osvaldo Dominguez (2W-0L-1KO). Coming off an exciting win by 1^st round knockout last month, this time Osvaldo was facing Frank Morris (0W-1L out of Boston Muay Thai). Osvaldo looked to be more professional this fight around and professional was he ever. He broke his opponent’s ego by not allowing him 2 get one good hit in. Making him miss and making him pay. “I told him look like a professional. Whether you are losing or winning, it should not change your image or style”.  After 3 rounds Osvaldo Dominguez won by unanimous decision.

 Second up was 18 years of age, also from Northeast Philadelphia, Tim Amorim (3W-2L).

Up until now, none of Tim’s opponents were his level. No, I should rephrase that, because true all of them had more experience then him, but yet Tim proved to them that even with their advantage of more experience they still weren’t on HIS level. On September 12 at the Evolved event, he faced a tough and experienced Julio Pena (2W-3L out of Boston Muay Thai). Tim controlled him throughout the fight by executing what he’s known for a hard right middle kick and a beautiful strong right hand. Early in the 1^st round Tim gave his opponent a black eye and cut his left eye in the 3^rd.  After 3 rounds Tim Amorim defeated Julio Pena by majority decision.

 Last but not least for Sitan Gym Philadelphia, who was also the co-main event of the  Evolved show, was Gabe Dougherty (6W-1L-1KO). Rami said, “I was excited to see Gabe fight because I have only been training him for less then 2 month.” In his hard training, it was noticed he is an aggressive fighter and does not go back. Therefore, Rami put some western boxing movement into him which only made Gabe a full package. Gabe’s opponent that night was Colin Dwyer (2W-2L out of Boston Muay Thai. It was told that his opponent is a very skilled fighter so when Bishop Holmes (most experienced under Rami Ibrahim) asked Gabe how you plan on handling that, Gabe replied, “I’m going to knock him out sir”. Well, Gabe kept his word and won by knocking him out with a vicious left hook to the jaw in the 1^st round.

What a way to close the show. That night everyone saw what Rami Ibrahim and his Sitan Gym Philadelphia fighters are about. Rami would like to thank all the students who came  support their Sitan Gym fighters, especially STEVE for being the loudest one there lol.

Timothy Amorim (Sitan Gym) vs Julio Pena (boston muay thai)