Great show, well worth the 5 hour round trip from South Shields. Just to verify Moley's comment it was Nathan McCarthy who won fight 3. It was an excellent performance from the lad after coming back a really nasty dislocated knee suffered in Deans Junior Full Contact show in May (I think!). He only took the fight on Tuesday as well and showed true heart and determination in beating an older opponent. Not bad for a lad of only 17 who has missed most of year through injury!
As for rest of show, quality as always at Kelham Hall!! Fight of the night, toss up between Chris Deakins win for sheer entertainment or Chads fight for absolute class and brilliance from both fighters.
As far as top of the bill goes I had Jamie 5-2 up going into last round and uttered the fatal words, 'He's got this as long as he doesn't get knocked out'. Sorry Jamie!! As for people saying his kicks all landed on guard, maybe most of round kicks did but how many front kicks knocked Tate back and I think Jamie landed more punches, not that there was many thrown in fight!! Fair play to Tate, it was an unbelievable kick for the ko and nice to see a little class and concern for a downed and obviously hurt opponent.
One little moan, I'm not a fan of seeing 'white collar boxing' on top class kickboxing shows. Might just be me but thought atmosphere was brought down a bit after Chads incredible fight being followed by the two boxing fights. Anyone else thoughts on that??