Congratulations to Marshall Hunt from Red Phoenix on becoming the BLCC English Champion and commisserations to a gallant opponent in Muhammad Umar of ACE Fighters - both guys putting on a great performance and a credit to their clubs.

Similarly congratulations to Artur Stefanski of the School of Masters on his English title win over Brian Hughes of USKA in what epitomised the control and light contact of the BLCC.

Overall around 50 fights took place on the day with support from our usual hardcore BLCC clubs as well as newcomers in the form of Red Phoenix and Falcons MMA. Special thanks go to Heath of Falcons MMA for bringing 12 fighters all the way from South Wales, Billy Battrick (a BLCC regular) for his larger than usual contingent all the way from Accrington, Marlon for making the arduous trek all the way across to Telford (and hopefully back safely) and Richard Baxter for making the journey just to check us out.

As event promoters, the coaches also deserve mention in being extremely patient reshuffling fights following withdrawals and absentees with many re-arranging their own matches mutually to take the pressure off. Hats off to Kyle Williams of Eclipse who as a 16 year old not only makes an impressive FC fighter but also a great coach - brilliantly organised!

With only a few disputed decisions, which to be fair is among the lowest I've encounter in 15 years of attending tournaments, everyone seemed to enjoy the day and I believe our political neutrality and impartiality were confirmed with both of our hardcore BLCC club fighters having title decisions go against them.

Thanks again to all concerned, we sincerely hope tht you enjoyed the day and will continue to show your support of the BLCC. For newcomers our next scheduled events are Telford on July 6th followed by Solihull on July 13th - details of both on the BLCC website - www.britishlightcontinuouscouncil.org.uk

Dave and Lee (Bai Lang Martial Arts)

PS sincere thanks for all the kind comments on our Club guys - much appreciated.