Tyr’s Warriors Fight Knight proves to be huge hit in and out of ring

In gleaming suits of armour and armed with medieval weapons, a group of warriors did battle at the weekend. Check out our massive gallery from Tyr’s Warriors Fight Knight here.

In suits of gleaming armour and with all manner of weapons slung over their shoulders, a select group of knights answered a rare call to arms at the weekend.

Attracting combatants and spectators from across south east Queensland, the Tyr’s Warriors Fight Knight proved to a massive hit in and out of the ring.

Fans flocked to the Toowoomba Showgrounds on Saturday to watch battles between participants dressed in authentic medieval suits of armour and welding ultra realistic weapons.

The fights, known as buhurts, pitted individuals and teams against each other.

For the first time ever the event also saw a number of female knights put their skills and armour to the test in the arena.

Mary O'Mullane (left) and Bella Mauger of Tyr's Valkyries. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Tyr's Warriors (from left) Jacob Chapman, Matt Perrin and Steven Hartfiel. Picture: Kevin Farmer

The women of Tyr's Valkyries, Sunshine Coast Vultures and Brisbane Beasts. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Tyr's Valkyries (from left) Rhiannon Greaves, Bella Mauger, Hannah Brazier and Mary O'Mullane. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Matt Perrin (top) battles Morgan Harrison (both of Tyr's Warriors) in the first outrance.

Steven Hartfiel (top) battles Casey Lennon (both of Tyr's Warriors) in the second outrance.

Mary O'Mullane (left) and Bella Mauger of Tyr's Valkyries.

Tyr's Valkyries against Brisbane Beasts in female buhurt.

Joel Toombs in historically accurate 9th century Viking attire. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Morgan Harrison (left) battles Matt Perrin (both of Tyr's Warriors) in the first outrance.

Tyr's Valkyries against Brisbane Beasts in female buhurt.

Tyr's Valkyries against Brisbane Beasts in female buhurt.

Steven Hartfiel (top) battles Casey Lennon (both of Tyr's Warriors) in the second outrance.

Tyr's Warriors (from left) Jacob Chapman, Matt Perrin and Steven Hartfiel as Tyr's Warriors host Fight Knight. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Sam Phillips (left) of Sunshine Coast Vultures against Mason Brown (right) of Brisbane Beasts in men's longsword battle as Tyr's Warriors host Fight Knight at Toowoomba Showgrounds, Saturday, June 15, 2024. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Tyr's Warriors as the club host Fight Knight. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Sunshine Coast Vultures (from left) Simon Ilton, Sam Phillips, Bryton Wishart, Josh Deathe and Bree Blackmur as Tyr's Warriors host Fight Knight. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Casey Lennon (left) and Steven Hartfiel (both of Tyr's Warriors) battle in the second outrance as Tyr's Warriors host Fight Knight. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Competitors celebrate after a round of the women's buhurt. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Mason Brown (right) of Brisbane Beasts against Sam Phillips of Sunshine Coast Vultures in men's longsword battle as Tyr's Warriors host Fight Knight. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Sarina Brandes (left) and Gabby Kennett of Brisbane Beasts as Tyr's Warriors host Fight Knight. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Casey Lennon (left) and Dave Melloy of Tyr's Warriors. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Tyr's Valkyries against Brisbane Beasts in female buhurt. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Steven Hartfiel (left) battles Casey Lennon (both of Tyr's Warriors) in the second outrance. Picture: Kevin Farmer

A competitor is safety checked before the women's buhurt. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Tyr's Valkyries against Brisbane Beasts in female buhurt. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Matt Perrin of Tyr's Warriors enters the arena. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Tyr's Valkyries against Brisbane Beasts in female buhurt. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Fight Knight MC Kyle Weblin interviews Matt Perrin of Tyr's Warriors. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Marshall Stephen Slater as Tyr's Warriors host Fight Knight. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Tyr's Warriors (from left) Liam Brady, Josh Sypher and Michael Lomas. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Simon Ilton of Sunshine Coast Vultures is prepared for battle. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Tyr's Valkyries against Brisbane Beasts in female buhurt as Tyr's Warriors host Fight Knight at Toowoomba Showgrounds, Saturday, June 15, 2024. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Tyr's Warriors (from left) Liam Brady, Josh Sypher and Michael Lomas. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Casey Lennon (left) and Dave Melloy of Tyr's Warriors. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Casey Lennon (left) and Steven Hartfiel (both of Tyr's Warriors) battle in the second outrance. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Sarina Brandes (left) and Gabby Kennett of Brisbane Beasts. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Brisbane Beasts (from left) Sarina Brandes, Charlie Walsh, Alex Stal, Gabby Kennett and Mason Brown. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Event MC Kyle Weblin. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Sunshine Coast Vultures (from left) Simon Ilton, Sam Phillips, Bryton Wishart, Josh Deathe and Bree Blackmur as Tyr's Warriors host Fight Knight. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Palinola perform during a break as Tyr's Warriors host Fight Knight. Picture: Kevin Farmer