Warrior Fight Series 1 kicked off with a bang with 10 fights on its debut show headlined by a light heavyweight tussle between Mike Neun and Lloyd Clarkson. Neun failed to make weight, so although billed as a title fight, only Clarkson was legible to win the belt. It was Neun however who took the win in a fight that had everyone on their feet. Neun exhibited great elbows in the clinch whilst Clarkson appeared to want the fight on the ground. The fight went the distance though and the judges gave the nod to ‘The Nightmare’.
In the co-main event of the evening, Jefferson George and Jamie Reynolds engaged in a thrilling grappling battle for the lightweight strap. A fight that flew under the radar was this one but it was certainly one that didn’t leave the fans disappointed. It was George who got the decision after three rounds and walks away as the first WFS lightweight champion.
Professional Rules Main Card
Light Heavyweight Title
Mike Neun def. Lloyd Clarkson via Unanimous Decision*
Lightweight Title
Jefferson George def. Jamie Reynolds via Unanimous Decision
Heavyweight
Pelu Adetola def. Jay Oliver via TKO (Strikes) – o.50 Round 1
Featherweight
Dean Trueman def. Dan Shortman via Submission (Strikes) – 3.33 Round 1
Welterweight
Manuel Pais def. Jonny Donoghue via Submission (Armbar) – 1.34 Round 1
Unified Amateur Rules Undercard
Welterweight
Zeki Faulds def. John Reid via TKO (Strikes) – 2.07 Round 1
Featherweight
Kane Charig def. Oliver Jones via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) – 2.27 Round 1
Bantamweight
John Shink def. Ben Hughes via Submission (Triangle Choke) – 2.08 Round 1
Featherweight
Gregor Jurcic def. Bradley Morris via TKO (in between rounds) – 3.00 Round 1
Catchweight (90kg)
Steve Minns def. Steve Batty via KO – 0.17 Round 1
*Mike Neun failed to make weight so was unable to win the title
Photos by Mark Blundell | Warrior Fight Series
