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The Team
Las Vegas Death Dealers
The Heart & Soul behind Side Quest Sports lies within the Local Buhurt Team
Death Dealer Story
The Las Vegas Death Dealers were founded in 2019 with nothing more than determination and a dream. In the beginning, we trained in the park with no armor, envisioning the day we would fight in full steel and represent Team USA on the world stage. Over time, we built a dedicated training space, strengthened our community, and developed new talent under the guidance of passionate leadership committed to the sport we love. After a brief hiatus, the Death Dealers have returned in 2025, competing with a renewed drive. Blending veteran experience with rising fighters, we continue to grow with every tournament — all with our eyes set on one goal: battling overseas as part of Team USA.
The Side Quest
Side Quest Sports was built from the same passion that gave rise to the Las Vegas Death Dealers. Back when we first started training, we had nothing but determination and a dream. We learned quickly that the space you train in shapes everything. The way you grow, the way you connect with your teammates, and the way you push yourself beyond your limits. Being part of the Death Dealers showed me firsthand how a dedicated training ground isn’t just a place to practice; it’s a place where warriors are made.
That experience became the driving force behind creating Side Quest Sports. I wanted to build more than just a gym. I wanted to build a home for adventure. A place where kids could swing their first foam sword, where teens could discover their confidence, and where adults could find strength and discipline through combat-inspired fitness. Here, training isn’t just about exercise. It’s about learning skills, building resilience, and stepping into the story of your own transformation.
At Side Quest Sports, everyone has a role to play. Whether you’re chasing fitness goals, searching for community, or daring to test yourself in combat, your journey matters. This isn’t just about getting stronger. It’s about becoming the hero of your own quest.
The Quest Guides
Triston Tinoco
Erik Gottenborg
Erik Gottenborg
Founder of Side Quest Sports and Captain of the Las Vegas Death Dealers.
As one of the team’s original members, he has been there since the beginning. From training in parks with no armor to leading the Death Dealers into high-level competition.
Triston brings years of experience in Buhurt, armored combat, and fitness training, combining
Founder of Side Quest Sports and Captain of the Las Vegas Death Dealers.
As one of the team’s original members, he has been there since the beginning. From training in parks with no armor to leading the Death Dealers into high-level competition.
Triston brings years of experience in Buhurt, armored combat, and fitness training, combining deep knowledge of the sport with a passion for building community. His focus on coaching and mentoring new fighters has helped shape the next generation of competitors while pushing veterans to reach new levels of performance
Erik Gottenborg
Erik Gottenborg
Erik Gottenborg
Field Captain and Coach of the Las Vegas Death Dealers.
Known for his skill, technique, and ability to teach, he has become an invaluable part of the team’s growth and success.
A lifelong enthusiast of the medieval era, Erik has helped build a bridge between competitive armored combat and recreational play, making the sport both accessib
Field Captain and Coach of the Las Vegas Death Dealers.
Known for his skill, technique, and ability to teach, he has become an invaluable part of the team’s growth and success.
A lifelong enthusiast of the medieval era, Erik has helped build a bridge between competitive armored combat and recreational play, making the sport both accessible and exciting. In 2024, he earned the title of Grand Melee Champion, further proving his dominance on the field.
As Field Captain, Erik leads with sharp decision-making under pressure, keeping the team focused, grounded, and always ready to exploit opportunities.
Jimmy Frey
Erik Gottenborg
Jimmy Frey
Fitness Coach
His focus on athleticism and endurance has already helped elevate the team to higher levels of performance. Leading by example, Jimmy coaches the team through a specialized bodyweight program called Knight Fit, a fitness system designed specifically for the demands of armored combat.
His training not only strengthens fighters
Fitness Coach
His focus on athleticism and endurance has already helped elevate the team to higher levels of performance. Leading by example, Jimmy coaches the team through a specialized bodyweight program called Knight Fit, a fitness system designed specifically for the demands of armored combat.
His training not only strengthens fighters physically but also prepares them mentally for the rigors of competition. Anyone serious about becoming a competitive fighter can benefit greatly from his expertise.