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The Metrodome show was tremendous. Some local stars to pull the crowds backed by some of the most competitive semi pro fights I’ve ever seen. That’s mainly down to good matchmaking, but also to intelligence on the part of the fighters and their teams. Too often in semi pro, you see lads who put all their energy into mounting their opponents. Once they achieve their objective, they realise it’s not that great a position to be in. They spend the rest of the round dropping ineffective body shots and the audience get a parody of a real fight. Friday’s semi pro fighters took the smart option- looking to pass to side and look for subs. This meant- they got the most from the semi pro experience as they were making the best of the rules and the crowd saw a real fight. There are solid arguments for shorter rounds and other rule adjustments but the current ones are fine if the combatants use their heads. Friday night fighting is the way forward. Obviously, it’s a hassle for fighters with work commitments, but the hall was sold out and the crowd were determined to have a good time. To succeed, especially in these tough economic times, you’ve got to give the punters what they want.

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 Outcast MMA T Shirts bear the legend: WE TRAIN TOGETHER, WE FIGHT ALONE. Wouldn’t it be better training alone and being backed up by your mates in a fight?

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The crowd were well behaved on Friday. On security duty was none other than local hero Tengiz Tedoradze. I was secretly hoping it would kick off a so we could see a suplex from the Barnsley Gladiator.

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Unlike other shows, the MC didn’t announce the fighters’ nicknames. Without explanation, Billy “The Kid” Glossop wearing a cowboy hat on the way to the cage looks a little eccentric.

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Top quality MMA returns to the Barnsley Metrodome on Friday October 16th.

(Quick quiz- What landmark in MMA history took place at the Metrodome. Answer at bottom)

The event has been put together by Paul Murphy and features many of the fighters who shone on the great Ultimate Force cards.

The always entertaining Wayne Murrie takes on Bryan Moore. Also on the card are Lanus Jones and Luke Dalton, both coming off spectacular wins at the recent 10th Legion show. Ultimate Force always delivered with well matched bouts from start to finish and this show should not disappoint.

Wayne Murrie v Brian Moore
Lanus Jones v Daniel Sliwowski
James Bateman v Leeroy Barnes
Jules Willis v Billy Glossop
Jason Ball v TBA
Pete Hill v TBA

Ross Price v Martin Stocks
Tom Whitaker v Nick Slack
Louie Chapman v James Green
Sean Fells v Grant Kyles
Luke Dalton v Mathew Stocks
Josh Harrop v Keith Lorenz
Daniel Dwyer v Joe Patrick

Quiz Answer: On 9th May 2004 at Cage Warriors 7: Showdown, Gerald Strebendt won his fight against Dave Elliot with a Twister. This was the first ever submission by way of Twister in MMA history.