By Lewis Moss
Last night, DragonFire Promotions returned to the Metro City Night Club for their final event of the year.
The main event saw Lewis Clarke defeat Bilal Seidu to put himself in pole position for a shot at the State Cruiserweight Title.
The undercard saw Sherwyn Watkins claim championship gold, along with other exciting prospects.
Bilal Seidu vs Lewis Clarke II
In the main event of the evening, Lewis Clarke defeated Bilal Seidu in their highly anticipated rematch to win the Interim WA State Cruiserweight Championship.
Back in August, the two fought for the first time in what was said to be a Cruiserweight title eliminator.
Despite many believing Seidu had done enough to get the victory, it was Clarke who walked away with the controversial split decision.
Both men started off the fight on the front foot, eager to pick up the statement victory.
In the second round, Seidu landed a massive right hand that drew a loud reaction from the crowd. Seidu pushed for the finish, but Clarke managed to weather the storm.
Seidu kept up his momentum throughout the third and fourth rounds, backing Clarke onto the ropes and unloading flurries as he pressed the action.
Clarke rallied back and started the final round on the front foot. However, Seidu eventually pushed Clarke back into another exchange on the ropes.
The two men continued to trade shots before the final bell sounded.
Despite the crowd’s chants for Bilal Seidu, it was Lewis Clarke who was awarded another controversial split decision victory.
The win for Clarke sets him up for a fight with current champion Billy Quinncroft next year. A win would make the Aussie a two-division WA State titleholder, further cementing his rise through the ranks.
Binny Folan vs Sherwyn Watkins
In the Co Main Event, Sherwyn Watkins defeated Binny Folan to win the WA NITRO Super Middleweight Championship.
The fight started at a fast pace with the two men trading in the pocket.
Late in the second round, the momentum shifted in Watkins’ favour after he rocked Folan with a series of heavy shots, before unloading a flurry that forced the referee to issue a standing count.
Watkins continued his onslaught for the rest of the fight by constantly backing Folan against the ropes.
The fifth round saw both men bite down and trade once again. Watkins looked close to finishing the job, but Folan showed tremendous heart, battling back despite taking significant punishment.
When the final bell sounded, it was Watkins who was given the clear unanimous decision and the WA NITRO Super Middleweight Title.
Holly McMath vs Sarah Higginson
Holly McMath and Sarah Higginson fought to a split draw in their bout for the ANBF Australasian Flyweight Title.
The two women fought each other at the RAC Arena earlier in the year, with the fight being cut short after an accidental head clash rendered Higginson unable to continue.
This time fans finally got the competitive matchup they were hoping for, but once again there was no decisive winner.
The fight started off with Higginson trying to get on the inside, but McMath utilized her range well by keeping her opponent at the end of her jab.
Higginson found more success in the second and third rounds by upping the pressure and landing the cleaner shots. McMath began to regain momentum in the fourth and fifth as she settled back into her rhythm.
Higginson increased the tempo in the sixth round by connecting with multiple flush shots on her opponent to finish strong.
When the final bell sounded, many in attendance were unsure of who won the fight. The judges felt the same, ultimately scoring the bout a split draw to leave both fighters dissatisfied.
With inconclusive endings to both of their fights, a third bout between these two women seems inevitable.
Joel Lewis vs Sonny Manakane
Joel Lewis picked up his fourth stoppage victory in a row, as he knocked out Sonny Manakane in brutal fashion.
The win for Lewis marks his second under new trainer Angelo Hyder, as he continues his journey up the boxing ranks.
Manakane came out aggressively, pushing forward from the opening bell.
The Aussie stayed composed and stayed light on his feet while looking for counter-punching opportunities.
In the final seconds of the first round, Lewis connected with a hard right cross that sent Manakane to the canvas.
The Indonesian answered the count, but was met with one last flurry from Lewis that put him to the floor again, prompting the referee to stop the fight.
Sam Rennie vs Rivo Rengkung
After winning his first fight overseas, Sam Rennie returned to Perth and comfortably outclassed Rivo Rengkung
The fight opened at a measured pace, with Rennie setting the tone early by picking Rengkung apart behind sharp jabs and well-placed body shots.
Rengkung made several attempts to close the distance, but Rennie’s range control and footwork kept him a step ahead throughout.
Early into the third round, Rennie connected with a huge shot to the body that brought his opponent down to one knee. The Englishman tried to press for the finish, but Rengkung survived.
Rennie remained in control of the fight in the fourth and fifth rounds, resulting in a standing count in the final round.
When the final bell sounded, the Englishman walked away with the unanimous decision win.
The victory for Rennie marks his fifth victory of the year and with this momentum behind him, he is looking to make even more noise in 2026.
Owen Corrigan vs Liang Wang II
Owen Corrigan kept his undefeated record intact after defeating Liang Wang for the second time.
Corrigan set the tone early, applying pressure from the opening bell. Wang fired back, but the Irishman answered with sharp jabs and well-timed hooks to the body.
Momentum briefly shifted in the third round when Wang backed Corrigan onto the ropes and landed a series of heavy shots. Corrigan regrouped quickly, as he stunned Wang with a big cross in the fourth round that forced him backwards.
In the fifth round, Corrigan managed to land another right cross, but Wang continued to retaliate with shots of his own.
Despite Wang giving the Irishman some problems, Corrigan kept his composure and picked his moments throughout the bout.
While the fight remained competitive, Corrigan’s cleaner work and control was enough to secure a deserved unanimous decision win.
Full Fight Card Results
Lewis Clarke DEFEATED Bilal Seidu by Split Decision
Interim WA State Cruiserweight Title
Sherwyn Watkins DEFEATED Binny Folan by Unanimous Decision
WA NITRO Super Middleweight Title
Owen Corrigan DEFEATED Liang Wang by Unanimous Decision
Holly McMath vs Sarah Higginson ended in a Split Draw
ANBF Australasian Flyweight Title (vacant)
Michael Bazley DEFEATED Damien Johnson by Fourth Round KO
Alan Pond Cup 2025
Sam Rennie DEFEATED Rivo Rengkung by Unanimous Decision
Tanaka Saburi DEFEATED Joel Hogan by Unanimous Decision
Joel Lewis DEFEATED Sonny Manakane by First Round KO
Jaidyn Chin DEFEATED Rigor Angeles by Fourth Round TKO
Gareth Hilton DEFEATED Faturochman by First Round TKO
Youseff Radwan vs Joel Pinici ended in a Split Draw (Exhibition Fight)
Tyrone Lacey DEFEATED Mitchell Arnold by Majority Decision
Sherwyn Watkins Jr DEFEATED Harigan Sutton by Unanimous Decision (Exhibition Fight)
Harrison Kruenert DEFEATED Gerrie Camama by Unanimous Decision (Exhibition Fight)
Written by: Lewis Moss
