Competitors battle during the eighth annual World Gravy Wrestling Championships. AFP: Oli Scarff

Competitors line up before the start of the event. AFP: Oli Scarff

Competitors writhe in the gravy as they battle to win their bout. AFP: Oli Scarff

Gravy is added to the pit as competitors wrestle in the slippery conditions. AFP: Oli Scarff

Still-clean competitors get ready for their first bout. AFP: Oli Scarff

One competitor holds another down during their bout. AFP: Oli Scarff

An umpire watches two competitors battle it out. AFP: Oli Scarff

Crowds watch a bout in the gravy pit. AFP: Oli Scarff

A competitor is thrown during a bout. AFP: Oli Scarff

Nicole Taylor-Lyons (L) is pronounced the winner of the women's event. AFP: Oli Scarff

Competitors get airbourne during their bout. AFP: Oli Scarff

Joel Hicks celebrates winning the men's title. AFP: Oli Scarff

Joel Hicks, still covered in gravy, is interviewed immediately after winning his title. AFP: Oli Scarff