One of U.S.K.A.’s finest nights is the way it will be remembered, October 3rd 2004 Billed as a triple title treat only served to under sell what was an eagerly awaited event, with the promise of much only heightening expectation of it's fighters on the night, though as one and all stepped through the ropes like the gods favoured gladiators into the coliseum nerves never ever seemed apparent. Performing to a sell out crowd at the Hardy Spicer Sports and Social club were no less than five of U.S.K.A.’s warriors supreme each undertaking the biggest fight of their careers so far.

All this after an extremely successful daytime show with almost all of U.S.K.A.’s fighters in action on the day scoring wins against opponents from gyms across the country, covering all categories, from jnr to snr from flyweight to heavyweight ,or from girl to boy each performed as has come to be expected form this highly acclaimed and technically gifted gym. With a win ratio of 99% throughout the day the light continuous team had again proved itself a tough squad of fighters, showing that there is a strong contingent of up and coming talent waiting in the wings to further bolster what is already a club with a broad base of extremely competent fighters. With the day proclaimed a success it was time for business the task in hand was to try to claim three F.I.S.T. English titles an Interim Area title and to hopefully see Sean Quinn make a successful contact debut.

With the crowd already warmed to what they were about to witness First up out of the blocks for the U.S.K.A was the unbeaten Jake Perryman. Jake was facing I.F.A's Liam Lindsey for the vacant F.I.S.T 9-10 year old 35-37kg Midland interclub title over 3 rounds light continuous.

Liam coming from Baggie Singh's Alum Rock gym we was always going to be fit and strong and Jake's technical skills are second to none for someone of his age. It had all the ingredients for being a good competitive contest.

Round 1

Liam started the bout confident with some good centre line pressure. This was no surprise to Jake as he countered it with good lateral movement and excellent combination kicking.

Mid way through the round Jake scored an eye catching round kick to the head which brought the crowd on their feet.

Although Jake had probably done enough to capture the first round he had still not settled down and got his boxing working.

Round 2

The second round started where the first round left off. Jake scored an excellent turning side kick dropping Liam to the canvas. Growing in confidence from his success Jake built on that by landing some good punch/kick combinations.

Although still applying the same pressure and intensity Liam was falling short with his technique and the round was scored to Jake.

Round 3

The third round started with a bang as Liam landed a flush round kick to the head of Jake.

This was payback for the kick Jake had landed in the first round.

This fired Jake up though as he started to box clever mixing good combo's and shifting through the gears to finish the stronger of the two.

Liam strong and game throughout but an unanimous decision and championship belt deservedly handed to the winner Jake Perryman.

The crowd had been treated to some good quality fights during the preliminary bouts but when U.S.K.A favourite Qasim Nisar was introduced the level of excitement went up more than a couple of gears, in expectation of the prospect of U.S.K.A taking their first major title of the night. English title action now as U.S.K.A's Qasim 'THE DREAM' Nisar and Oldham's Richard Sidwell made their way to the ring. This was the unbeaten Nisar's first bout over five rounds against the more experienced Sidwell. Sidwell had earlier this year challenged for the English title at a lower weight narrowly missing out by a split points decision. This bout was to be for the F.I.S.T 14-16 year old 56-58kg English national title over 5 rounds light continuous.

Round 1

A confident start for Nisar as he kept the action at long range to suit his tall frame and long limbs. This was highlighted by a single stabbing scoring kick that Sidwell was having trouble getting past.

Sidwell was trying to close down his man and cut off the ring but unfortunately for him it was to no avail because of the effective lateral movement of Qasim. He continues his success finishing the round strongly with a flurry and a sharp right leg round kick to the head.

Round 2

After taking the first round Qasim starts to mix his punches and kicks up better in the second. Richard is having trouble getting out of the way of his accurate kicking to the body and head. The stick and move tactics seemed at this point to be working for Qasim but could somehow Richard change the pattern of the fight in the second half using his previous championship experience?

Round 3

The third saw Sidwell start to close the gap and get closer to his man but Qasim was still managing to just hold him off and neutralise his attack with ring smarts. Qasim's variety seems to be capturing the rounds, finishing good punch combinations with accurate flush head kicks.

Round 4

Richard sensing the urgency on the score cards needs to go for broke now and from the bell he is on Qasim like a rash trying to close him down further to stop him using his long legs.

Qasim's footwork looks to have slowed slightly and as a result he is being hit more than in the previous three rounds. Just as it looks like the tide is turning Richard walks onto a flush side kick to the chest which sends him to the canvas. Qasim starts to then reapply the lateral movement and closes the round the stronger.

Round 5

The accuracy of the U.S.K.A lad was starting to suffer as the 5th round opened up. Less was landing clean now and fatigue had started to set in.

Both fighters were struggling to score effectively. Richard on the offence and Qasim on the counter attack.

Not allot to separate them in this round as the bell signalled the end of the bout.

The decision an unanimous one. The winner and NEW English champion Qasim 'THE DREAM' Nisar. Big respect to Richard on a gutsy and brave performance.

Next up was Steppin Razor time! U.S.K.A's Midland area champion Tyler Shakespeare Vs Featherstone's Richard Whitehouse for the F.I.S.T 12-14 year old 60-62kg English national title over 5 rounds light continuous.

This was a highly anticipated bout with both fighters getting a good build up in the local press. Tyler giving away two years in age to his opponent was understandably nervous before the bout ,but was confident of showing what he could do and performing well, and performing at a venue considered by him as home soil he benefited from a great deal of support on the night . A show biz style ring entrance from both fighters set the stage for what looked like an exciting bout.

Round 1

Whitehouse started slow, Shakespeare started fast. Tyler's good rangy and combination kicking backed up with good lateral movement scores Tyler the first round. Whitehouse's timing seems off as he misses with some clumsy attacking. Whitehouse is a notoriously slow starter and Tyler was told to expect this.

Round 2

Tyler continues to dictate the pace clocking up the points scoring clean single punches and kicks. Still easily avoiding and moving out of the way of Richard's kicks.

Richard looks to be coming of second in the exchanges and seems to be showing Tyler too much respect.

Another round in the bank for the Steppin razor.

Round 3

More of the same with Tyler landing clean shots then smartly moving out of range of Richard's counter attack. Richard tries to apply more pressure attack but comes up short mainly hitting fresh air.

Round 4

Better start for Richard this round landing good body kicks and keeping the pressure on Tyler more successfully. The pressure fighting from Richard saw Tyler struggle a little more to get his shots off first.

Just as it seemed like Whitehouse had found a formula for success he then moves back and allows Tyler to dictate the range again, landing a quick spinning hook kick to the head. The bell sounded with the crowd unsure on who had won the round, Richard's good early work or Tyler's impressive finish.

Round 5

Both fighters had the same idea going into the last round. Gaining the centre of the ring and the one trying to impose himself on the other.

This time though it is the Razor who goes forward. A change of tactics from Tyler works well for him as now it is Richard on the back foot struggling to find the counter attack.

Tyler was fighting Whitehouse at his own game and showing him he can tough it out as well as box clever on the outside. The crowd erupts as the decision is announced. Winner by unanimous decision Tyler 'THE STEPPIN RAZOR' Shakespeare. Tyler then showed his appreciation to the crowd with his jump spin kick to box splits party piece

With two English titles in the bag the pressure was on, could the unimaginable come true was an hatrick of major titles in one night really going to come about. If there was one young fighter who could shoulder this pressure it was firm favourite Tommy Collett a fierce and revered fighter already, and someone who had Like Tyler only earlier in the year claimed the Midland Area Title. The noise was at fever pitch for this fight as his opponent was from the ever popular Eclipse gym in Wolverhampton and who had also had travelled with some very good support of his own as is often the case for new world Champion Fan Zucala’s gym Tommy squared up to Eclipse's Robert Evans for the F.I.S.T 14-16 year old 68-70kg English national title over 5 rounds light continuous.

Round 1

From the first 30 seconds of this one the fans knew they were in for a real treat. Nothing to separate the two with them both throwing good punch and kick combinations. Tommy nearer the end of the round lands a few clean round kicks to the head but the good work from both throughout left the round being close enough to be called a draw.

Round 2

Robert starts the round strong with very good punch combinations and excellent use of his front kick.

Mid way through the round Tommy starts to find his range and lands the cleaner techniques from the outside.

Tommy then times a near perfect left leg spinning hook kick to the side of Robert's head. Excitement and inexperience causes Tommy top raise his hand in the air in celebration but Rob sees an opening and attempts a flying side kick to even the score.

Tommy with inches to spare side steps the kick and counters with a straight leg round kick to Robs head sending him between the bottom and middle rope.

The error could have been very costly for Collett but lucky for him he was not punished for his mistake. The bell sounds to finish an exciting round with again the crowd unsure on which way the judges would score it.

Tommy's trainer Neil has some choice words for his charge in between rounds in an attempt to refocus his man before the third.

Round 3

A more focused Tommy Collett appears from the corner to start the round with excellent fast accurate kick/punch combinations. Tommy shifts through the gears and dominates the action from start to finish of the round. Rob looks tired as the bell sounds and the inexperience over five rounds looks to be playing it's part.

Round 4

Robert with fatigue setting in is less willing to press the action in this round and allows Tommy the room he needs to strike from distance and to pop the kick to the head at the end of his combinations. These will score heavily in the overall scoring of the bout.

A quieter round but most definitely a Collett one.

Round 5

Evans knowing he is behind decides to go for broke. Pushing forward from the bell. With Fatigue having set in though his work is not as sharp and he is having to really dig deep to maintain the pressure.

Tommy responds well though and lands an excellent axe kick to the top of Robert's head. Tommy Sensing victory tries to close the show by throwing a forward jump whipping roundhouse kick but it just dropped short of it's target.

An excellent fight between two very capable fighters.

The U.S.K.A crowd cheer as Tommy is awarded the English title belt to sit along side his Midland area title.

Congratulations to both Tommy and Robert on a first class bout.

Titles apart there was just one thing left for U.S.K.A the full contact debut of Sean Quinn. If Tommy Collett had felt the pressure then spare a thought for this guy, defeat for this U.S.K.A debutant would leave a very sour taste after such a successful night, surely it wouldn’t end with a loss would it .Time for the U.S.K.A daddy Sean 'THE MIGHTY' Quinn to take centre stage for a full contact bout over 3 rounds. This was Sean's first full contact bout and he was up against tough Wylde Green hard man John “The Hawk” Hawkins.

Sean made his way to the ring to the sound of Manfred Mann's song 'the mighty Quinn' amid deafening applause.

The atmosphere at this point was electric as both Sean and John had brought good support.

Round 1

For the first 20 seconds or so the two fighters looked very evenly matched. Sean then broke the ice and opened up with a 5 technique combination. John not happy with being so cleanly hit put his foot down on the pedal and got more aggressive swinging his punches quite widely.

The crude aggression of John for most part was falling short of the target and the more technical Quinn looked to be landing all the effective work at distance. Mid way through the round Sean found his jab which only helped to keep his strategy going strong.

Easily Sean's round through the cleaner work landed.

Round 2

John came out in round two kicking much more s he probably felt he had not done enough to win the first round.

The kicks however were a little too forecast and Sean had little trouble evading them.

Although the feeling was that Hawkins was dangerous because of his power Sean had again controlled the round with an assertive jab and tight defence.

Two in the bank for Quinn.

Round 3

Knowing John would be now looking for the knock out in the third and final round Sean had to be even more switched on defensively. From the bell John rushed forward aggressively but was met by a stiff assertive jab of Sean's. John was definitely struggling to work out the technical problems the Sean was posing to him but was relentlessly pressing forward in the hope of landing one telling blow that could turn the fight around in his favour.

As the round drew to a close bravado got the best of THE MIGHTY QUINN as he decided to match Hawkins at his own game and go toe to toe on the ropes with him in a ten second punch exchange.

The bell sounded and the fight was over. Manfred Mann played again as Sean's hand was raised in victory. At 43 years of age this man truly is mighty and an inspiration to us all.

So all the gyms hard work and dedicated training had paid off with five Successful fighters on the night coupled with many other explosive full contact and light continuous fights on the night it was hard to see how it could have been better. Truly a night to remember for a very long time.

Congratulations also to top of the bill fighter Rob Stevens who in his one round demolition of Danny O’Hara succeeded in adding the F.I.S.T.British Pro Am title to a growing list of silverware for this exciting young prospect from the B.M.A. gym in Birmingham. Definitely one to watch on the full contact scene next year. Also winners on the night were

George Richens over Harry Clarke

Fraser Bricknal over Michael Boulton

Robert Sidwell over Gurbinda Singh

Steve Jevons over Andrew Bricknal

Luck de Bourge over Harminda Singh

Farhad Ali over Mark Mundy

Leif Taggart over Kyle Williams

Otis Treasure v Sam Lawlor scored an impressive draw as did

Ivor Price v Harminda Singh

With Mark Haynes and Kieron Bilton being judged a no contest.

And A drawn match’s between Harjinda Singh and Ivor Price also Otis Treasure and Sam Lawlor