GRIMSBY Mixed Martial Arts fighters James Bateman and Louie Chapman were both victorious in a televised showdown on Saturday night.

The pair, representing Neal Lofts' Humberston-based Fight Ministry gym, cruised to victories at Birmingham's National Exhibition Centre.

The show, called Right to Fight, was screened live across 40 countries by ESPN.

Welterweight Bateman, 25, beat Northern Ireland's Ronan McKay by unanimous decision after three rounds.

Chapman, making his professional debut at lightweight, enjoyed a stunning knockout victory against local boy Jya Gilby.

The 23-year-old sent his opponent crashing to the canvas after landing a fierce left-hook just 25 seconds into the contest.