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Gallery: Competitors battle in armored combat event

Johny "the Vagabond" Porter, left, of the Seattle Vagabonds knees Blake Johansen of the Vancouver Island Company of the Blue Dragon in the head during a pro fight on Saturday, Feb. 24 in Bellingham. Porter has competed with the U.S. team and is undefeated in the world in pro fights.
Johny "the Vagabond" Porter, left, of the Seattle Vagabonds knees Blake Johansen of the Vancouver Island Company of the Blue Dragon in the head during a pro fight on Saturday, Feb. 24 in Bellingham. Porter has competed with the U.S. team and is undefeated in the world in pro fights. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)
Fighters duke it out in a three-on-three melee to end the night. The last team standing won.
Fighters duke it out in a three-on-three melee to end the night. The last team standing won. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)
Weighing 270 pounds in armor, Daniel Morgan attempts to pin Jason Gill of the Seattle Vagabonds to the ground.
Weighing 270 pounds in armor, Daniel Morgan attempts to pin Jason Gill of the Seattle Vagabonds to the ground. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)
The event was hosted at Cedar Star Ranch — a venue that typically hosts weddings.
The event was hosted at Cedar Star Ranch — a venue that typically hosts weddings. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)
James Axel, left, of the Company of the Blue Dragon is thrown into a wall by Cord Goss of the Vagabonds.
James Axel, left, of the Company of the Blue Dragon is thrown into a wall by Cord Goss of the Vagabonds. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)
Competitors help Mason Woodyard, a mercenary from Oregon, get out of his armor following a fight.
Competitors help Mason Woodyard, a mercenary from Oregon, get out of his armor following a fight. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)
Bellingham Barbarians teammates Gage Nelson, left, in a 15th century German gothic kit, and Alex Bogdan in a 14th century French kit, square off in a duel.
Bellingham Barbarians teammates Gage Nelson, left, in a 15th century German gothic kit, and Alex Bogdan in a 14th century French kit, square off in a duel. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)
Nearly 200 people filled the hall, including one attendee dressed as the Pope.
Nearly 200 people filled the hall, including one attendee dressed as the Pope. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)
From left, Jason Gill, Johny Porter, Cord Goss and Jason McClelland of the Vagabonds — a Seattle-based armored combat team — warm up to fight other knights at the Bellingham Barbarians' first event. More than a dozen fighters duked it out to a sold-out crowd of more than a hundred locals.
From left, Jason Gill, Johny Porter, Cord Goss and Jason McClelland of the Vagabonds — a Seattle-based armored combat team — warm up to fight other knights at the Bellingham Barbarians' first event. More than a dozen fighters duked it out to a sold-out crowd of more than a hundred locals. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)
Manuel York, left, of the Bellingham Barbarians struts away from his downed opponent Lucas "Dragon of the West" Mendes from the Vancouver Island Company of the Blue Dragon. York wears an authentic Mongolian kit and fought to a metal version of "I'll Make a Man Out of You" from "Mulan."
Manuel York, left, of the Bellingham Barbarians struts away from his downed opponent Lucas "Dragon of the West" Mendes from the Vancouver Island Company of the Blue Dragon. York wears an authentic Mongolian kit and fought to a metal version of "I'll Make a Man Out of You" from "Mulan." (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)
Attendees react to hard hits during a melee. Nearly 250 people attended the sold-out event.
Attendees react to hard hits during a melee. Nearly 250 people attended the sold-out event. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)
Manuel York, left, helps Gage Nelson get ready before the first duel of the night.
Manuel York, left, helps Gage Nelson get ready before the first duel of the night. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)
Gage Nelson, left, of the Bellingham Barbarians hugs Cord Goss of the Seattle Vagabonds after Nelson won a polearm fight.
Gage Nelson, left, of the Bellingham Barbarians hugs Cord Goss of the Seattle Vagabonds after Nelson won a polearm fight. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

Nearly 250 people showed up to watch more than a dozen competitors in full suits of armor fight on Saturday, Feb. 24, just outside of Bellingham. The event was hosted by the Bellingham Barbarians and attracted fighters from Washington, Oregon and Canada.

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