I was asked along to photograph Scorpio’s Latest show which looking at the bill promised some fantastic fights. On the night we were not let down with some fierce competition which seen the crowning of a new Pro-am Senior British 57k Champion.
The show started With Scorpios own Jak “wak wak” Jowers against Kaash Patel from Saxons Gym, this was a good match between to young fighters with the match ending in a draw both Jak and Kaash can hold their heads high.
Onto the girls when again Scorpios fighter Hannah Sivills put on a winning show against Saxons Hannah White. A very competitive bout and a fair result I thought. Following this was Scorpios Shannon Flynn against Shannon Graham from Newark this again finished with a win for the Scorpio Fighter.
Following this came wins for Scorpio fighters Rob Bennet and Dale Mathie against very tough opponents Adam Jenson and Nic Demetrius respectively.
Peri Mason followed with his 60kg WKA Junior Area Title show against Liam Croft of Warriors gym. The Vacant title was well battled for and both gave it their all with Liam coming through the victor. This was a very very close match and I think Peri can hold his head high and will hopefully get another shot in the not too distance Future
Following this came Kieran Jones who Demolished Richie Lappin of warriors gym with an excellent display of skill, control and talent. Richie however battled through the fight and only found out with less than 48 hours’ notice he would be in the ring.
Dimitri Kalatzis of Scorpio had a difficult match to follow but boy did he deliver in his match against Patric Lo’Bianco with again a brilliant display of kickboxing, speed and stamina from Dimitri. The match finished with a TKO for Dimitri.
Scorpio then went on again with Kelly Sivills against Kristina Peek of B.M.A.K.A in a great match with Kelly coming out on top.
We then seen Stephen Jahn beat Jordan Reid with Jordan only finding out 10 hours earlier he was fighting.
Marcus wood of Scorpio then went on to beat Tojo Evbuomwan of Aiki with Tojo’s corner throwing in the towel.
Glenn Coleman of Scorpio had a match against Dean Petty for the second time and this was possibly my match of the evening, two very good kick boxers who both went for it with full force. In a close match though Glenn came out winner.
The Penultimate event of the eventing seen Kev Moy of Kuei-Ling tae on Paul Elliot of Lion Hearts gym this was a Brilliant match which even left the ring with Paul taking a tumble over the top rope and onto the judges table. Paul recomposed himself to take the win.
The final and Main Event of the evening saw Lewis Fallon of Newark gym challenge Mick “the Destroyer” Dunford of Scorpio for his Pro-Am Senior British Title. Lewis the former amateur World Champion put on a great display and beat Mick on points with only a point or two in it between most the judges.
The event was a roaring success from my opinion with the crowd enjoying it and the fighters making a great show. Of course this event wouldn’t have happened if it wasn’t for all the behind the scenes work carried out by Scorpio and senior coach Gary Jowers and the sponsors of the night. Here are some pics I hope you enjoy.
