The 23rd of May feature the two hottest days of the year since the summer of 1961, and an Amateur MMA event in Informed Performance's

gym in Dublin's North Side. Okay, maybe I exaggerated about the heat, but the event did take place and it is a great addition to the Irish MMA

calendar. First fight of the day was Jason Quinn from Point Blank, who had been plaguing me to try and get on this show to make sure he had no

ring rust for his fight a week later in Waterford. I had refused multiple times as the striclty amateur approach of this event would have ruled Jason

out with his C class match debut already made. Barry Oglesby, fight promoter and arm chair comedian, mentioned that Przemek Mucha was

looking for a match, he had also previously debuted in C class, I thought it was a good fit for Jason and so the match was made.

Jason controlled the striking for all three rounds and was able to negate all of Premek's takedown attempts and reversed the clinch a couple

of times to land some knees. He never looked to be under duress through the fight but anyone as strong and capable as Premek is always

dangerous, so Jason kept a cool head and followed his game plan to get the decision.

Next out for Point Blank was Sean  Conroy, Sean had put in tremendous work for this match up, in particular working his takedowns and

clinch. In the opening seconds this extra training paid dividends as he slipped under an overhand right thrown by Conor Flynn of Tuatha

De Danann and finished a double leg with a slam to the mat. Sean dominated the first round; maintained top position  then attacked with

submission attempts once he was reversed to his back. Coming in after the first round Sean's cardio was holding well and he was working

the game plan well. Round two started with the overhand right from Connor catching Sean clean. The Galway man went down but recovered

immediately working his guard game to get back into the match. The action returned to the feet and Connor worked a tight guillotine which

he took to the floor to finish. Disappointment for Sean, but he can hold his head high having done himself and Point Blank proud.

Pictures form the day are available here

Congratulations to Barry and the IP team for putting on a great event and giving Irish MMA fighters another stepping stone between the

League and full rules competition. Lastly I thought I would add a picture of the car and driver that stopped Jason from leaving IP when

he was done, enjoy.