Art of war productions "Tactical Violence"

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Art of War makes its return to the Chicken Ranch Casino in Jamestown, CA after a successful May 25h outing. They return on August 3rd with their “Tactical Violence event”. The event will be host to a staggering 9 championship fights, four pro and five amateur.

The main event of the night will feature Justin Smitley (8-7) taking on Justin Farmer (3-2) as they vie for the Art of War featherweight crown. Smitley is coming off of a draw in a championship fight against Adrian Diaz (5-3) at Art Of War’s “Stand and Deliver” show back in March. Before that Smitley defeated Diaz and Tony Boyles (5-9) by unanimous decision. Farmer meanwhile is on a two fight winning streak with victories over Kyle Dundas (4-5) and Jose Rosales (1-3)

Another exciting pro title fight announced for the card is Bakersfield BJJ ace Ray Cervera (6-2) taking on Johnny Marez (4-1) for the Art of War Lightweight championship. Cervera, known for his relentless ground attack earned his shot at the belt by defeating Steven Cartwright (1-3) via Rear Naked Choke at 2:18 of round 1. Cervera’s only defeats since entering the MMA game in May of 2009 have come by split decision to recent World Series of Fighting signee Joe Murphy (6-0) and Visalia, CA prospect Cody Gibson (8-3)

Marez meanwhile enters the fight on a three fight win streak. Of his 4 wins he has finished all but 1. Marez earned his shot at the Art of War title by dispatching of Matt Clark (0-5) at Art Of War’s “Game Face” event. He has fought once since then picking up a win over Nathan Kavanaugh (0-2) in the Gladiator Challenge promotion.

The two other pro title fights on the card pit Jeremy Ybarra against Buddy Wallace (6-1) for the Art of War Welterweight championship and veteran Marcus Gaines (11-21) vs. Mike Persons (4-0)

Pro fights:

6. Main event: Justin Smitley vs Justin Farmer

5. Co main Event: Randall Wallace vs Jeremy Ybarra

4. Michael Persons vs Marcus Gaines

3. Johnny Marez vs Ray Cervera

2. Ryan Tobar vs Steven Cartwright

1. Ben Davis vs Anthony Vargas

As far as the amateur championship fights go, the fights announced today include

5.Justine Estrada vs. Amber Tackett

4.Luis Jauregui vs. Kyle Burks

3. Thomas Thonseng vs Dan Oseguera

2.Mike John vs. Rouque Reyes (

1. Anntonette Bernal vs. Kathy Soloranzo (# 1 contender fight)

General admission tickets are $40, VIP tickets are $55, and Front row tickets are $80. Doors open at 4:30 pm and fights start at 6 pm