Post by Chris on Sept 6, 2024 10:50:31 GMT
Duke of Rutland’s Cup
Friday 6 September 2024
Granby Halls, Leicester
Attendance 939
In a first round match up for the Duke of Rutland’s Cup Terry Grudge beat Eamon 'Muscle' Keane by disqualification in 12:51 when Keane attempted to attack Grudge with the ring bell.
In a first round match up for the Duke of Rutland’s Cup Geoff Hammill beat The Black Prince in 7:45 after hitting the ‘Lights Out’.
In a first round match up for the Duke of Rutland’s Cup George Thompson beat William Payable in 10:04 via submission following the ‘Gentleman’s Honor’.
In a first round match up for the Duke of Rutland’s Cup William Miller Harris beat local competitor Robert Lowe in 3:10 after the ‘Harris Slam’.
Bulldog Spirit & Metallica Panther II Gavin Owens & Quick Kick Nakano fought to a 20:00 timelimit draw.
In a semi final match up for the Duke of Rutland’s Cup Geoff Hammill beat Terry Grudge in 18:39 after hitting the ‘Lights Out’.
In a semi final match up for the Duke of Rutland’s Cup George Thompson beat William Miller Harris by count out in 5:20.
Bert Eagle & Johnny Fresno beat George Grouse & Eugen Bastiens in 19:51 when Frenso pinned Grouse with a school boy roll-up.
In the final of the Duke of Rutland’s Cup George Thompson beat Geoff Hammill to win the Duke of Rutland’s Cup when the referee ruled Hammill was unable to continue due to blood loss in 9:38. Thompson was offered the chance to accept a no contest, but refused and took the win.
The Duke of Rutland and son the Marquess of Granby presented George Thompson with the cup.