But one of the stars of the show was Strike Kings’ own Jake Luckett-Farley, with the Keighley teenager having already won four amateur bouts.
Still only 15, the newly-joined Luckett-Farley said: “This Bradford gym offers training at a very high level.
“I sparred with Abbas (Hussain) who recently won a junior title belt and I learnt that I need to improve my scrambling.
“That’s about showing who’s dominant when a downed fighter gets up having avoided submission, so I’ll get on with that here.”
His dad added: “MMA has given Jake confidence. It keeps him active.
“What’s most important is he’s made lots of friends and will make lots more at his new gym.”
Luckett-Farley’s fellow new arrival, Josh Perrett, said: “It’s about seeing how good you are, what your potential is and most importantly what you need to work on as you spar with other athletes looking for the same feedback on their own performance.”
The 22-year-old former York University student added: “I’ve competed as a kickboxer and now I want an MMA bout on a show.
“Strike Kings is the place to learn and tis interclub has helped me gain experience without pressure from the crowd or awaiting the judge’s verdict.
“In effect it’s been a fight simulation.”
Jack Roberts coaches at NCAA Martial Arts in Silsden and he said: “This interclub is relatively close to us and offers our fighters the opportunity to improve without worrying about a potential loss on their records.
“Each match is just two rounds of two minutes each and as it’s well attended there’s high quality sparring.”
NCAA junior fighter Axel Ryan, 14, agreed, saying: “I’ve enjoyed sparring with new people and building experience, which is vital for when I fight on a show.”
The interclub event concluded with matched sparring bouts, as boxers from Switch Hitters in Keighley took on boxers from Strike Kings.
“We’re delighted to have hosted a successful interclub,” said Strike Kings coach Callum Mullen.
Callum Mullen is delighted that his Strike Kings gym has begun 2026 with a bang. (Image: UGC)
“We’re keen to welcome new people so why not start 2026 with a new sport and come down and see what we offer?”
Contact Strike Kings via email at tiahmullen@icloud.com or message them through on Instagram on @strike_kingsmma.
Alternatively, you can call 07871 764300 for further information about the gym on Sunbridge Road, BD1 2NE.