James Cornick & Steven Cook produced the fight of the night under Kickboxing rules in a classic show of style, footwork, power and defence.
It was the hardest contest to judge as you had the stronger, more effective Cornick hunting his man down from the opening bell, whilst Cook fought out of his skin on the counter. Each time Cornick punched, Cook returned with two punches and a kick, less effective but eye catching all the same.
Ask anyone in the audience how they had the contest after 3 rounds and each had a conflicting view and by the 4th both fighters stepped up a gear, making the contest even more exciting.
Knowing it was close each came out to win in the 6th and final round and there was no break in the action from start to finish. At the final bell a split decision in favour of Steven Cook was announced.
Cook moves into contention for the IKF European title whilst Cornick fulfils an obligation to challenge for the ISKA British title in October.
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