Wayne Murrie gave the home crowd the result they wanted in the main event. The chants of “WANNA” rang round the Metrodome as he and Bryan Moore struggled in the clinch. When the pair fell, Murrie mounted his rival. After taking some hard punches, Moore rolled, Murrie applied the rear naked choke and it was all over.

Lanus Jones was equally impressive. On the ground, he punished Daniel Sliwowski with clubbing right hands. Lanus was always looking to pass. Once he mounted his man and the punches were landing from both sides, the referee had only one option. Another hard hitting display from the unbeaten Jones.

James Saville has been tipped for stardom for years. The youngster lived up to the hype with a slick finish to beat Pete Hill. On the feet, there was little to choose between the two. On the mat, Saville bided his time then slapped on a triangle, forcing Hill to tap instantly.

Leeroy Barnes pushed the pace early in his bout with James Bateman. As Barnes advanced, throwing leather James seemed content to clinch. After struggling against the fence, daylight opened up between the pair. Leeroy never saw the punch coming. He was out from the second it connected. A massive KO win for Bateman.

Jules Willis scored a second round ground and pound victory over Billy Glossop.


Semi Pro

The title fight between Scott Askham and Sam Boult was special. Often, you hear about a crowd going wild. The Barnsley fans went really wild. Wild like baboons on crack. Southpaw Askham was in charge on the feet, repeatedly leading with left uppercuts. Towards the end of the first, he upped the intensity and had Sam in trouble on the fence when the bell rang. The pattern continued, but Boult looked to have the edge on the canvas and went very close with an armbar attempt at the end of the second. As the crowd chanted and stomped, the pair toughed it out to go the distance. Boult spent most of the third round on top, but Askham was constantly looking for subs.

Scott Askham wins by majority decision.

Tom Whitaker and Nick Slack exchanged tit for tat knock downs at the start of the first round. In the second, Whitaker came out on top, forcing a submission by way of Americana.

Daryl Westcott beat late sub Mark Stockton with a second round Kimura.

Louis Chapman and James Green left it all in the cage, putting on a great show for three rounds. The judges scored it even.

Ross Price smashed through Martin Stocks’ defences with sharp, straight punches. Stocks wobbled and Price pushed on. A couple more unanswered shots and it was all over. A swift but fair stoppage.

Tom Howells’ opponent dropped out. Matthew Stocks’ opponent got injured in the warm up. At the last minute- the idea was pitched that they should fight each other. Not only did they accept, they went at it with gusto in one of the best fights of the night. Howells got the nod from the judges.

Zi Shah showcased his strength and wrestling ability before he was snared in a triangle by Tom Breese.

Danny Dwyer’s crisp stand up was too much for Joe Patrick in the opener. Dwyer earned a stoppage victory.


Crowd

Turned out in big numbers and created a brilliant atmosphere. The fans really got behind the fighters; great support without any jeering.

Also had a large contingent of attractive, well dressed female fans. Pretty much the perfect audience.

 

Ring Walk Tune of the Night

War – Edwin Starr

Pete Hill

Runner up

Changes - Tupac

Louis Chapman

 

Fight of the Night

Scott Askham v Sam Boult
 

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