Harvey defeated Oldham’s Kieron Mathews by stoppage just two minutes into the first round of a scheduled three.
“I’m just 18 and was easily the youngest fighter on the show,” said the former Tottington High School student.
“I’m so proud to have made a dramatic statement showing just what I’m capable of.
“This win means I’ve won three of my five amateur bouts.
“I love everything about MMA and training at my club – Roundhouse – where I also help coach the juniors. For me it’s just the best way of life.”
Dad Craig Knowles took his very young son to kickboxing and Harvey had frequently competed by the time he started MMA training aged 14.
He added: “I wanted my son to learn to defend himself. He quickly showed aptitude for it, talent even and enjoys both the sports and social side.
“We’re proud of Harvey who did very well at school, but now wants to concentrate exclusively on his training.
“MMA keeps him occupied and off the streets, but we’ll support him wherever this exciting commitment to martial arts takes him.”
Harvey went on: “I got the submission win by a triangle choke. It’s a ju-jitsu move, basically.
“If people want to know more about the technical side of it then why not come along to Roundhouse and do some training?
“We’re based in Radcliffe and our head coach James Duckett has competed in professional MMA and BJJ bouts. It’s the place to learn from the best.”
“We were delighted to return to Bradford Live for FSC36,” said FightStar’s Raj Singh. “We’ve been putting on high quality MMA shows throughout the country for 13 years now featuring top amateur MMA fighters like Harvey as well as professional bouts.”
* Roundhouse is located at Windley Works on Wolsey Street M26 3BB. For further information call 07706 586328 or visit https://roundhousemma.com/
Harvey previously did his kickboxing training at Bolton’s North West Warriors Martial Arts Centre who are also contactable on 07779 142502.