SAN DIEGO — Sycuan Ringside Promotions (SRP) is not just a boxing promotional company anymore.

The four-year-old operation that promotes several world champion boxers is now trying its hand at promoting mixed martial arts events.  

On October 2, SRP, in association with Total Combat Entertainment, presented Total Combat “Notorious” from the Sycuan Resort & Casino, located just 15 miles east of downtown San Diego.

The sellout crowd of 2,800 were treated to an exciting main event between welterweights Jesse Taylor and Drew Fickett.
 
From the start, Taylor had Fickett on his heels, which would lead to a quick takedown.  Once on the ground, Taylor landed heavy shots to Fickett’s head, one of which opened a two-inch gash on his forehead just above his right eye.
 
Taylor would continue to land shots while Fickett tried to block the assault.  The referee stopped the barrage at the 1:42 mark of the first round, awarding Taylor the victory via TKO.  
 
“We saw a great and unique vibe today,” said Scott Woodworth, president of SRP.  “The fans loved the fights.  The energy was out of this world.  It’s was raw, intense and powerful.  It was fun to sit back and observe the excitement as a fan and as a promoter.
 
“We sold every seat in the house.  We were turning people away at the box office.  I can say that future MMA shows are in the works here at Sycuan.  We now have a successful model to build from.”  

In the co-main event, Ian McCall of Laguna Nigel, Calif. won a unanimous decision against San Diego-native Kevin Dunsmoor in a three round bantamweight bout.

— TC PR Dept.