June 12 King of The Cage’s poster boy Nam Phan defeated Sost Infante 51 seconds into the first round. With a standing room crowd of 8,000 fans in Soboba Stadium, Nam Phan had prepared to fight a freestyle fighter from New Mexico, who proved to be a no show. Enduring two months of training and preparation while accommodating the 600 plus ticket requests cancellation or postponement was not an option for 155lbs Nam Phan. Instead the warrior, Sost Infante, weighing 188lbs, step in to fill the void left from the much anticipated fight. Both Nam Phan and Sost Infante came out with a fiery of punches. Nam Phan connected with a right hook which dazed and cut just above Sost Infante left eye. The punch proved to be brutal as Sost attempted to clinch Nam Phan rather choosing not to stand up and box with the fighter. With the considerable size and weight advantage Sost was able to slam Nam onto the mat which prove to be ineffective. Blood from Sost right eye began to bleed heavily causing many to think the blood was from Nam. Both Sost and Nam continued to work from the clinch with Nam began applying the key lock to Sost left arm. Before Nam could finish the key lock attempt the referee was force to stop the fight to check on the condition of Sost’s right eye. The ring side doctor had also seen the damage that Nam had done to his opponent and also recommended the fight to be stop. Fans began to cheer Nam Phan’s name as he climb and stood high above the cage pointing to his loyal fans. With this victory Nam Phan is 11-1 in his MMA career, undefeated in King of Cage, with his next bout on August 5 to be bigger and better as a national televise pay per view audience will witness the actual hype and admiration which surrounds Nam Phan.

King of The Cage- Soboba March 20, 2005
Nam defeats Joey Alvarado KO Rd 1

In front of a standing room crowd of 8,000 at Soboba Casino, the highly anticipated fight had Orange County’s rising star Nam Phan against Machado student Joey Alvarado. With both fighters from Southern California and both making their first appearance in King of The Cages Sobaba’s show, each fighter prepared intensely for this fight. Orange County’s rising star and Garden Groves own Nam Phan requested an amazingly 400 tickets to accommodate the numerous fans eager to see the highly admired fighter. The presence of Nam Phan’s fans was felt throughout the night as every where you went, you saw a fan wearing a Nam Phan t-shirt. Their presence grew even bigger during the introduction of each fighter as the highly anticipated fight had everyone in the crowd standing as everyone waited to see what hype surrounded Nam Phan. They were treated to an excellent fight, as the fight began with each fighter throwing strategic jabs to get a feel of each fighter. Nam Phan was able to connect with a right hand jab which forced Joey Alvarado to fight in the clinch. After exchanging knees to the body, Joey Alvarado and Nam Phan released from the clinch where Nam Phan then landed a vicious right hand KO punch. The punch landed Alvarado to the ground where Nam continued to rain down more punches which force the referee to stop the fight. Fight fans were amazed with Nam Phan’s power and skill who was previously known for his jitjsu skill after recently submitting Mike Valdez. Nams next fight is June 12 and fight fans cant wait to see Nam Phan again in the cage.

King of The Cage –Uprising, Albuquerque, New Mexico February 5, 2005
Nam defeats Mike Valdez Submission Triangle choke Rd 1

February 5, 2005 King of The Cage Uprising
Nam Phan was flown in from Southern California to fight BJJ black belt and world famous Rani Yahia from Brazil. When immigration prohibited Yahia's entry into the states because he had an Arabic name morning of the weigh ins Mike Valdez, a local fighter from Albuquerque stepped up and took the challenge even with having not trained for three months prior. The fight started with Valdez reigning down punishment on Phan and taking the better trained Phan to the ground. Phan was able to fight for his guard and from their he displayed his training and talent. As Valdez tried to pass the guard Phan was able to secure an ankle lock that sent Valdez into a spinning frenzy. After five revolutions he was able to escape back to his feet. Again with the bombs of power Valdez sent Phan to the ground. Again seeing Phan secure a near fight ending submission with a Kimura. Valdez leaped into forward flip bringing his arm to the front of his body. Now with Phan in the guard position Valdez dropped shots that caused yet another submission opening for Phan. Valdez now in an arm bar he spun his body to return to the guard of Phan. At this point though Phan was familiar with the escape tactics of Valdez and held him close. As Valdez dropped another right hand Phan pulled his head into a triangle that Valdez could not escape. In two minutes and four seconds not one person in the crowd took a breath. The local hero tapped and the gasp of despair engulfed the venue. Soon thereafter the crowd saw the skill of both fighters and cheered Phan into acceptance. Valdez showed his salt and will surely return for more. This time with training and preparedness in his corner.