BATTLEGROUND OPEN TOURNAMENT
SUNDAY 22nd APRIL 2007
POLESWORTH SPORTS CENTRE, TAMWORTH

As the only suitable contender to represent USKA due to categories, Mark the Killer Kicker Sedgwick faithfully cornered by Sean Quinn once again did us proud!

The dynamic duo with Mark's number 1 fan dad Eric arrived in Tamworth at 10.30am and immediately weighed in and registered.

The fights kicked off at around 12.30 with Marks first fight, a semi final at 2.30 against a compact and talented looking lad.
After a slow start from Mark and a fast start from his opponent Mark kicks into gear with a flurry of kicks and punches to the head. Mark then lands a beautiful clean right hand knocking his opponents head right back.
As Sean instructs from the sidelines Mark is executing the techniques as they are called, performing excellent punching and chopping techniques as the round progresses. As Mark's opponent starts to feel the power behind the body kicks, following a round of hot cold straight legs to the body his opponent hasn't the time to respond and starts to get disheartened. This leads to Mark taking a well deserved victory in a tough competitive fight.

Mark's second fight almost immediately followed.
Like a bus you wait for ages for one to come about and then all of a sudden two come at once.
This time he would face a more experienced fighter who looked psyched and ready to fight.

The fight starts and both finalists struggle to find their targets with each of their styles cancelling out the other. Mark soon manages to start securing his points with body kicks and combinations before the referee split's the two fighters. His opponent however is not fazed and unlike the last opponent is straight back in the mix in an attempt to get his points back.
After a flurry of kicks and punches from both fighters Mark's nose starts to trickle with blood, this is soon remedied by the paramedic at mat side and the action continues.
Both fighters clash again and Mark lands some excellent body and head kicks but his relentless opponent keeps on coming and to his credit is putting up an excellent fight.
Mark's consistency in his scoring pays off in the end as he is rewarded with the victory and yet another 1st place trophy to add to his collection.

Mark would like to add a big thank you to Sean for all his support and his excellent advice whilst cornering both fights.