Battle in Hestrova

The Battle in Hestrova was a collection of 10 fights between 10 Hestrovans and an equal number of Newlandish fighters on August 20, 1996.

The fights were a result of comments made by Spencer Holland and may others following the humiliating defeat of the Newlandish fighters at the Night of Fighting the previous year. Many believed that with enough time to train, the Newlandish could of have beaten the Hestrovans, or at least given them a run for their money.

In response to this, Tanu proposed another set of fights and offered the Newlandish fighters a year to train.

Craig Fullson, a noted actor who was also well known for his gambling talents and as being a former magician, had in recent years promoted several boxing matches. He approached Tanu and expressed his interest in the fights.

Announcement
On June 1, 1995, a press conference was held with Fullson and Tanu. They announced another set of fights that would be taking place the following year on August 20. The fights would be held at the Hordrukann Stadium within Ress, the capital of Hestrova. The weight limits were chosen by Tanu. Men and women could be fighters. Instead of 7 fighters per team, each team would choose 10 fighters. Fullson would have until August 20 to find his 10 fighters and the only condition was that they had to be Newlandish by birth. The matches would consist of three five minute rounds and would be fought within the Talkarugu style of fighting.

Tanu even offered to send a trainer who was experienced in Talkarugu style matches to assist Fullson and his fighting in their training.

Fullson, unlike the Newlandish side during the Night of Fighting, chose his fighters with more precision. He believed the first and foremost quality of his fighters was that they each must possess legitimacy, meaning they had to have successful experiences in competitions and tournaments. Secondly they had to be skilled in various forms of martial arts, or at least have the potential to be so if not already.

On the August 20, both Fullson and Tanu announced their teams of fighters. They were:

First Conference
The first press conference featuring the Newlandish fighters took place on ? ? in NYC, New York. Also appearing at the conference was the trainer from Hestrova recommended by Tanu, Tama. A three time champion in his weight division, Tama was brought on to educate and train the Newlandish in the Talkarugu style of fighting and tournament.