Two sprint laps were the first port of call to test the fitness levels and then it was time for action. The night started off with a team talk, letting the new breed know exactly what they were going to be in for and what to expect from the night. They all got a taste of kickboxing - 'The Real Thing' in the xompetitive side. Most of the new bunch got 2 or sometimes even 3 hard rounds in the ring with more experienced fighters. Some liked it, some didn't and for some it really was a rude awakening. It wasn't their first spar but it definitely was a step up in the contact side of the sport, in both contact level and intensity. It was very clear that most of the guys were nervous and that played a big factor on their performance level tonight.

Get ready for another installment of hard sparring on Saturday.