Tapha Tine won the grand “Combat” fight flag named after Talib Ahmed Bensouda, Mayor of Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC).
Boy Bala of Jabang started on the front foot from the referee's first whistle, throwing some half-hearted punches while trying to force Tapha Tine into making an error.
But Tapha, who is twice the size of Bala was determined not to lose for the second time in a row.
As the bout was heading for the half-time break, Boy Bala kept pushing for the victory, but Tapha Tine repealed all his attempts. With 9:45 on the clock, Tapha Tine finally performed a double leg tackle on Boy Bala, wrestling him to the ground before running half the length of the ground in jubilation.
Meanwhile, the win turns out to be a perfect and memorable evening for the Tallinding based wrestler following his long-awaited revenge against Boy Bala.
In other bouts, Gainako of Club Ndongo Ceesay beat down Selou Bu Ndow of Club Ebo Town Mbolo in less than 2 minutes to claim the flag named after Essa Bokar Sey. Confiyans of Club Tallinding United defeated Sora of Club Mara in under a minute. Sachess of Club Ama Academy got the better of Essindoleh of Club Tallinding Japoo.
Meanwhile, Samareh of Club Saloum Mbolo wrestled down Yareh of Club Tysinger Family. Bebe Buwassor of Club Bundung Kai Bakh got his first victory in three outings with a defeat over Express of Club Feke Masi Boleh while wrestler Champion Sound of Koloban Wrestling Academy shockingly lost to Boy Sererr of Club Paradise Mbolo.
The event was witnessed by thousands of fans and dignitaries, including Mayor Bensouda with a high-power delegation. The cheering crowd saw live performances by Gambia's young music sensation Awa Gambia and Big Banga.
