24/08/2026
Crazy weekend full of some amazing highs and some unfortunate lows. A lot of emotions all wrapped up into one post is going to be rather hard so will start with the easy stuff Harlem Tupe-grimes WOW absolute masterclass on 5 days notice from start to finish listened to everything I said and asked for. executed the game plan flawlessly against a very sharp and well trained opponent from Jackals Martial Arts and Fitness proud of you is probably one of the biggest understatements of this weekend. Next up my boy Quinn seriously Nick Kowalewski and family you have done an amazing job with this kid he's a savage a work horse and an absolute gentleman all wrapped up into one. unfortunately bit under the weather s**t weight cut and 2 weeks notice was just not enough to beat a very strong and hungry young fighter out of combat academy.
And last but by no means least our Max Johnstone "marshmello" f**k what can we say other than we dared to be great and we came up short max is never one to complain,whinge or moan so I want sit here and make any excuses. We had niggles coming in that got worse on the day it is what it is part of being a fighter
lost to the better man on the day in the form of a very sharp and tough Nevada Hemopo from day fitness hawkes bay brought a good gameplan and was ready to go all 5 rounds unfortunately he didn't need that many congrats champ. We live to fight another day and will take these lessons forward with us.
To my team my day ones much love always in your corner.
Also a massive shout out to mama j Lilly Banham and Andrew Banham for not only your amazing hospitality as always but allowing me and my team to show case our skills much love and see you at the next one.
