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Topic:Msa: Seni Excel London - Live Results & Photos
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY & PRINTING
Posted: 2010-05-29 08:59:20

results from tonights msa show at the ExCeL in london
also photos will be posted as soon as possible
results will be posted straight after the fight has finished

the room looks amazing & the show will be even better :)
Peter Finnigen (finnie)
Posted: 2010-05-29 09:14:28
THANKS Pete and event,team
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY & PRINTING
Posted: 2010-05-29 09:18:37
- Msa muay thai premier league - fight list

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1 . Matthew Tieu
v
Danny McAskill

5x2 minute rounds
Knees to the head

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2 . Kyle Nicol
v
Mike Egan

5x2 minute rounds
Full Muay Thai Rules

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3 . Olley Watson
v
Marc Sargeant

5x3 minute rounds
Full Muay Thai Rules

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4 . Daniel Sam
v
Eduardo Mendes
3x3 minute rounds
Oriental Rules

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5 . Ruth Ashdown
v
Adi Rotem
5x2 minute rounds
Knees to the head

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6 . Chris Knowles
v
Glen Crosthwaite
5x3 minute rounds
Full Muay Thai Rules

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7 . Bernise Alldis
v
Misty Sutherland
5x2 minute rounds
knees to the head

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8 . Greg Wootton
v
Panicos Yusuf
5x3 minute rounds
Full Muay Thai Rules

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9 . Michael Wakeling
v
Jesse Miles
5x3 minute rounds
Full Muay Thai Rules

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10 . Tim Thomas
v
Yodyut Kiatyongyut
5x3 minute rounds
Full Muay Thai Rules

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11 . Jordan Watson
v
Buakaw Por Pramuk
5x3 minute rounds
Full Muay Thai Rules

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Deano White
Posted: 2010-05-29 09:36:13
What time is 1st fight Pete ?
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY & PRINTING
Posted: 2010-05-29 09:38:06
is lauren and around quater to 6 :)
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY & PRINTING
Posted: 2010-05-29 11:28:08
FIGHT LIST CHANGES!!!!

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Daniel Sam
v
ALESSIO VALENTINI

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Bernise Alldis
v
ANNA ZUCHELY

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Michael Wakeling
v
ERROL KONING

- names in capitals are the names of the fighterss that are now fighting on the show due to people not being able to fight :)
HAWKMAN
Posted: 2010-05-29 11:41:04
Think Anna Zucheli fought in Thailand this year
Errol Koning ..Dutch? Tall bloke. Good jab and teep
vicki rogers 1984
Posted: 2010-05-29 11:49:06
How comes the original fighters cant fight now?
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY & PRINTING
Posted: 2010-05-29 11:52:02
jesse and misty - something to do with their visa's
and im not too sure on the other one ill try and find out as soon as i can
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY & PRINTING
Posted: 2010-05-29 12:19:11
Matthew Tieu
v
Danny McAskill

5x2 minute rounds
Knees to the head

winner - Matthew Tieu - Points
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY & PRINTING
Posted: 2010-05-29 12:41:10
Kyle Nicol
v
Mike Egan

5x2 minute rounds
Full Muay Thai Rules

winner - Mike Egan - ko round 4
keepyerguardup
Posted: 2010-05-29 12:52:33
is tht kyle nicol 1st loss?
dazzathethai
Posted: 2010-05-29 12:55:08
It is!
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY & PRINTING
Posted: 2010-05-29 12:55:21
yepp 1st time hes lost in 15 fights
Dizzle
Posted: 2010-05-29 13:07:05
Thought Ashdown was fighting Soraya Bucherie?

Her photo is on the other thread at the weigh in yesterday.


Shame the Canadians cant fight those were two good match ups.
Though nice to see Zuchelli get a chance on this big show... seen her fight and she is tough as f*!k with real heart.
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY & PRINTING
Posted: 2010-05-29 13:10:38
Olley Watson
v
Marc Sargeant

5x3 minute rounds
Full Muay Thai Rules

Winner - Marc Sargeant - Points
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY & PRINTING
Posted: 2010-05-29 13:12:04
Thought Ashdown was fighting Soraya Bucherie?

Her photo is on the other thread at the weigh in yesterday.

^ i dont know about that? - im just reading whats in the programme
and ive not been told its wrong? ill find out when the fight comes on
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY & PRINTING
Posted: 2010-05-29 13:13:07
yep ashdown is fighting Soraya Bucherie
just been told - sorry about that the programmes wrong and nobody told me
KaangRaangRosco
Posted: 2010-05-29 13:16:31
Unlucky olley mate!
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY & PRINTING
Posted: 2010-05-29 13:34:03
Ruth Ashdown
v
Soraya Bucherie
5x2 minute rounds
Knees to the head

winner - points - Soraya Bucherie
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY & PRINTING
Posted: 2010-05-29 13:56:21
BRITISH TITLE

Chris Knowles
v
Glen Crosthwaite
5x3 minute rounds
Full Muay Thai Rules

winner - between rounds 3 and 4 unable to continue
chris knowles new british champion
sicrockford
Posted: 2010-05-29 14:02:44
nightmare, unlucky Glen, why couldn't he continue Lauren?
sicrockford
Posted: 2010-05-29 14:03:57
nightmare, unlucky Glen, why couldn't he continue Lauren?
sicrockford
Posted: 2010-05-29 14:04:28
please
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY & PRINTING
Posted: 2010-05-29 14:06:11
my dad said hes sure the ref stopped it due to too much punishment
sicrockford
Posted: 2010-05-29 14:06:54
please
sicrockford
Posted: 2010-05-29 14:11:08
Thanks guys :@)
sicrockford
Posted: 2010-05-29 14:12:21
Thanks guys :@)
blindleadingthestupid
Posted: 2010-05-29 14:12:25
wasn't knowles british champ anyway?
sicrockford
Posted: 2010-05-29 14:13:39
F**king computer, lol
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY & PRINTING
Posted: 2010-05-29 14:18:54
WORLD TITLE

Bernise Alldis
v
Anna Zuchely
5x2 minute rounds
knees to the head

winner - NEW world champion Anna Zuchely
Dizzle
Posted: 2010-05-29 14:30:29
Massive win!!! congrats
paulinthailand
Posted: 2010-05-29 14:31:22
What happened to the Canadian girl? Anna zuceley does well don't she!
sicrockford
Posted: 2010-05-29 14:34:41
she's been under rated in the past, hope she gets the recognition she desrves now. great win, well done
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY & PRINTING
Posted: 2010-05-29 14:34:41
she couldnt fight due to something to do with her visa so anna stepped in
vicki rogers 1984
Posted: 2010-05-29 14:37:23
well done anna
HAWKMAN
Posted: 2010-05-29 14:45:00
fck me its not easy to beat Bernise Alldiss
Kiatphontip churns out another one...
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY & PRINTING
Posted: 2010-05-29 14:55:35
Daniel Sam
v
alessio valentini
3x3 minute rounds
Oriental Rules

winner - Daniel sam - round 1 22 secs - ref stopage
CAKMA
Posted: 2010-05-29 15:17:40
How did Anna win? TKO?KO? Decision?
CAKMA
Posted: 2010-05-29 15:19:17
How did Anna win? TKO?KO? Decision?
sicrockford
Posted: 2010-05-29 15:20:08
points if Lauren don't say :@)


EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY & PRINTING
Posted: 2010-05-29 15:46:37
sorry i forgot to write it, she won by points
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY & PRINTING
Posted: 2010-05-29 15:48:06
Greg Wootton
v
Panicos Yusuf
5x3 minute rounds
Full Muay Thai Rules
winner - greg wootton
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY & PRINTING
Posted: 2010-05-29 15:48:24
points^
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY & PRINTING
Posted: 2010-05-29 15:53:27
Michael Wakeling
v
errol koning
5x3 minute rounds
Full Muay Thai Rules

winner -Michael Wakeling - unable to contine ref stoppage
WMC INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPION
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY & PRINTING
Posted: 2010-05-29 16:16:59
Tim Thomas
v
Yodyut Kiatyongyut
5x3 minute rounds
Full Muay Thai Rules

winner - ref stopped round 4
tim thomas

David Mc
Posted: 2010-05-29 16:25:42
well done Tim unlucky Son we all know him as Son from Sinbi Muay Thai and also Pinyo in Samui now Khaiphontip BKK
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY & PRINTING
Posted: 2010-05-29 16:55:32
Jordan Watson
v
Buakaw Por Pramuk
5x3 minute rounds
Full Muay Thai Rules

Winner - Buuakaw Por Pramuk
kylesmtc
Posted: 2010-05-29 16:57:29
unlucky jordan mate, was it a good fight?x
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY & PRINTING
Posted: 2010-05-29 16:59:04
the fight was amazing, from were i was sitting jordan was very confident and shown how strong he can be, i rekon it was a close fight and he did have a chance of winning
paulinthailand
Posted: 2010-05-29 17:01:06
To jump on the world circuit and fight the world number one in your first major international shows right balls, hard luck Jordan. Iv been sat at home waiting for this all night
Will Boyle
Posted: 2010-05-29 17:04:30
Here, here. To have gone up against Buakaw shows that Jordan has the heart to go with his power and phenomenal technique.

Can't wait to see it.
Briancal
Posted: 2010-05-29 17:05:47
Watson = Superstar
Craig Hyndman
Posted: 2010-05-29 17:09:24
Paulinthailand, same here mate, constantly refreshing the page lol, best wishes to Jordan and the Badco camp in the future, your a bright star and have a MASSIVE future ahead of you!
johnoxley
Posted: 2010-05-29 17:10:04
Jordan showed amazing heart, skills and timing as usual. Definitly on a path to great success.

Petrosian would be a good one next.
JD
Posted: 2010-05-29 18:09:08
There was no doubt Buakow won but he certainly knew he was in a fight, Jordan can be proud of his performance thats for sure
Dave Jackson
Posted: 2010-05-29 18:09:50
Good work Jordan
jp gallacher 1
Posted: 2010-05-29 18:18:32
Jordan was class the fight was great al put up some pics tmro n the full main event on YouTube
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY & PRINTING
Posted: 2010-05-29 18:22:00

FEW PICS Off cards in me pocket lol unedited
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY & PRINTING
Posted: 2010-05-29 18:26:01

FEW PICS Off cards in me pocket lol unedited
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Posted: 2010-05-29 18:28:55

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Posted: 2010-05-29 18:30:17

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Posted: 2010-05-29 18:31:16

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Posted: 2010-05-29 18:43:56

as requested by Mr TNT Thomas
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Posted: 2010-05-29 18:44:44

as requested by Mr TNT Thomas
Dean Ford
Posted: 2010-05-29 18:45:37
Never doubted Buakaw but hoped Jordan would do it.
Unlucky mate.
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY & PRINTING
Posted: 2010-05-29 18:47:06

as requested by Mr TNT Thomas
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Posted: 2010-05-29 18:58:38

Hellfighter
Posted: 2010-05-29 18:59:34
thanks for the results and pics... greatly appreciated
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Posted: 2010-05-29 19:02:25

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Posted: 2010-05-29 19:03:15

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Posted: 2010-05-29 19:20:30

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Posted: 2010-05-29 19:21:07

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Posted: 2010-05-29 19:21:48
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Posted: 2010-05-29 19:22:21

Will Boyle
Posted: 2010-05-29 19:40:04
Fantastic photos. What weight was the fight matched at???
Jordon looks bigger than he was for the first two MSA shows.
Congrats to all involved on another great show.
noi666
Posted: 2010-05-30 00:11:09
By that last pic, it looks like Buakow didnt have the 'easy night' he thought he would. Jordan must have really pushed Buakow to get a reaction like that!
Well done mate.
Proud of ya! :)

Will Boyle: You dont want to know what kind of craziness Mr Smith has us doing for strength and conditioning work! :) LOL
vinny
Posted: 2010-05-30 02:11:45
can,t wait to see it xx
Raymond Bennett
Posted: 2010-05-30 03:34:15
Looks like another good night's work for KO gym.
Bill Judd
Posted: 2010-05-30 05:26:03
Great show ,

Anna and Greg are so easy to train they are dedicated and focused and just get on with the job no fuss no drama !.

Polite , humble and respectful . I am proud of them

Jordan put in a outstnding performance .I did not realize how much he has progressed he looked awesome.

Tim TNT landed Three straight right hands like a machine gun.
Dean Sugden
Posted: 2010-05-30 05:38:44
Great Show Great Fights Great Atmosphere

Jordan Watson - You came of age it was an absolute pleasure to see you compete with the man.

1st round made everyone realise including Buakaw you are up there in his class.
You also came thru some heavy punishment which should you have a great heart. You came back stronger as result of the little set back and what a finish. It had everyone on their feet.

Timing and Skills were equal and I look forward to you doing it again with Buakaw or any of the other top guys.

22 - Scary you are only going to get better!

Respect

Dean

PS

Chad & Regis loved it
It was good to catch up with Mark and Michael Wakeling and shame for Michael that the fight did not continue as he looked to have adapted to the last minute change in opponent very well. But still a well earned and deserved win for Michael. Well Done!
kyle_nicol
Posted: 2010-05-30 06:17:59
thanks to msa for having me on the show, was a honor!!

yeah 1st time i lost.... felt i was controlling the fight until that point, just got complaisant... its a horrible feeling losing like that :)

thank you to john j and everyone coming to show support..

im going to eat a kfc :)

also, i got a wicked photo of buakaw swinging my broadsword with the kilt around him in the changing room... :)
Nephilim
Posted: 2010-05-30 09:09:11
show us! lol
jp gallacher 1
Posted: 2010-05-30 11:21:33
How lucky am a got a picture with him woohoo
jp gallacher 1
Posted: 2010-05-30 11:22:51
How lucky am a got a picture with him woohoo
jp gallacher 1
Posted: 2010-05-30 14:47:20
Don Heatrick
Posted: 2010-05-30 15:08:44

Jordan Watson was so impressive. Fighting how he did against a legend like Buakaw just demonstrates his ability - World Class!

Immediately after the fight, as I and our crew of spectators where heading home, we stumbled across Jordan still wearing his gloves heading along the lobby area with Richard Smith. One of our guys took the opportunity to ask Jordan to autograph his program, which he duly obliged after shedding his right glove.

What a guy! Just gone 5-rounds with one of the best fighters in the world and still willing to sign programs for fans! I think Jordan will have to get to used to such requests in the future, he's definitely now a superstar! Pleased to have witnessed this coming of age. Inspirational.

All the best for what will be a very bright future.
Basil the Fox
Posted: 2010-05-30 16:16:14

More Buakaw pics, soon!

:o)
mh.
Posted: 2010-05-30 16:35:27
I'm in the process of uploading my own photos to Flickr. I was a few rows back on the tiered seats rather5 than ringside but still managed to get some good ones. Somehow I managed to take over 200 so it's taking a bit of time to get them up, but the Flickr set is at http://www.flickr.com/photos/mhoulden/sets/72157624044334153/ but here's a couple as a sample:
P1000136
(Andy, Liam and Jordan at the MSA stand at Seni beforehand)

P1000147
(Glen Crosthwaite vs Chris Knowles)

P1000173
(Bernice Aldiss being cornered)

P1000179
(Bernice Aldiss vs Misty Sutherland)

They're uploading in the order they were taken so Jordan vs Buakaw will be uploaded last. As far as copyright goes I'll be releasing my photos under a creative commons licence which means anyone can use them for any purpose as long as they attribute them to me.

During Seni and the show I also bumped into Adam Crowther, and said a very quick hello to Bill Judd and Jesse Saunders.
Basil the Fox
Posted: 2010-05-30 17:07:50

Okay, here's a couple of candids from the Weigh-in and the fight night to whet your appetites...
Basil the Fox
Posted: 2010-05-30 17:08:29

Basil the Fox
Posted: 2010-05-30 17:09:15

Buakaw chats to commentator, Rob Cox.
Basil the Fox
Posted: 2010-05-30 17:10:43

Laura Doyle of MSA and Jordan chat about the show...
Basil the Fox
Posted: 2010-05-30 17:11:43

Some guy with a camera!

Does anyone know who he is? ;o)
Basil the Fox
Posted: 2010-05-30 17:12:22

The ring as it was all being set-up!
Basil the Fox
Posted: 2010-05-30 17:12:55

Posters outside the venue.
Basil the Fox
Posted: 2010-05-30 17:13:52

Dougie gets his make-up done by Laura... Thrasher and I can't resist getting a couple of shots!
Basil the Fox
Posted: 2010-05-30 17:14:37

Your beautiful ring-girls for the night!
Basil the Fox
Posted: 2010-05-30 17:15:53

Laura Doyle and Dan Green of MSA at their ringside table.
Basil the Fox
Posted: 2010-05-30 17:17:12

Yodyut getting his hands wrapped by Jompop.
Fightpics
Posted: 2010-05-30 17:17:34
Great Images Mick as per usual keep em comming, and nice to bump into you Marcus while wandering around seni, and i've put some Muay Thai related Seni pics on my facebook.
Basil the Fox
Posted: 2010-05-30 17:18:04

DAZE Dancers with their wings!
Basil the Fox
Posted: 2010-05-30 17:18:26

DAZE Dancers with their wings!
Basil the Fox
Posted: 2010-05-30 17:20:28

This dancer throws some awesome shapes!!!
Basil the Fox
Posted: 2010-05-30 17:21:06

Porchia carries the Cypriot flag for Panicos Yousif.
Basil the Fox
Posted: 2010-05-30 17:22:19
Thanks Adam, it was great to chat to you and Simon, yesterday!

I'm wondering whether to leave it 'til the morning for fight pics. I'm absolutely bushed here.
Fight Sport MC
Posted: 2010-05-30 17:24:58
Howarth you GIT!
Did you have to put up the make-up pic, lol!

Cracking pics though bro!
Basil the Fox
Posted: 2010-05-30 17:25:20

Actually, I'm going add two completely self-indulgent pics to finish off with.

Here's me and Jordan at the weigh-in... Totally diamond bloke!!!
Basil the Fox
Posted: 2010-05-30 17:27:00

Here's me and Buakaw after the fight... I don't speak Thai at all, but he comes across as a really nice bloke in person and was soooo patient despite all the attention he received when anyone would think he'd love to just go back, chill out for a bit and get showered! Legend.
Basil the Fox
Posted: 2010-05-30 17:29:58
Ha ha... Dougie, I've got some other pictures I'm sure you'd much prefer to see. I'll get them sent on to you once I get the brown paper bag full of Scottish fivers delivered by Wednesday to my door! ;o)
Basil the Fox
Posted: 2010-05-30 17:36:52
There were a few other fight superstars in the crowd, too...
Basil the Fox
Posted: 2010-05-30 17:37:34

There were a few other fight superstars in the crowd, too...

Terry Etim and Paul Kelly!
Basil the Fox
Posted: 2010-05-30 17:41:07

Whoops! Try again.

There were a few other fight superstars in the crowd, too...

Terry Etim and Paul Kelly!
Basil the Fox
Posted: 2010-05-30 17:41:35

Basil the Fox
Posted: 2010-05-30 17:42:37

The man, the legend... It's Royce Gracie.

Check out that guy in the background trying to hog the shot!!!
Kevin Hughes
Posted: 2010-05-30 17:43:55
Ulucky son, trained with him in samui, watched him bigtime bust a guy's leg. fight lasted 4 secs
marianne
Posted: 2010-05-30 21:29:55
couldn't believe it when i seen royce gracie walking in behind us, i had to speak to him, the lads at the gym wouldnt have forgiven me otherwise ha! he said he was coming to watch Buakaw and was really excited, seemed a really sound bloke, he's a bit of a legend like!!!
Trainor
Posted: 2010-05-31 04:14:57
I was sat next to Royce Gracie and it took me about an hour to figure out who it was lol I knew he looked familiar lol
Bellion64
Posted: 2010-05-31 04:23:27
Congrats to Jordan... took real guts..... you are a great fighter :)
Basil the Fox
Posted: 2010-05-31 05:17:48

Matthew Tieu v Danny McAskill
Basil the Fox
Posted: 2010-05-31 05:18:13

Matthew Tieu v Danny McAskill
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY & PRINTING
Posted: 2010-05-31 05:19:05

Behind the scenes at ExCel
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Posted: 2010-05-31 05:19:50

Behind the scenes at ExCel
Basil the Fox
Posted: 2010-05-31 05:19:55

Kyle Nicol v Mike Egan
Basil the Fox
Posted: 2010-05-31 05:21:04

Kyle Nicol v Mike Egan

THAT elbow!!!

It was looking like Mike was going to need the KO to win, then from nowhere, Lightning McQueen, BANG!!!!

What a shot.
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY & PRINTING
Posted: 2010-05-31 05:24:57

Behind the scenes at ExCel
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Posted: 2010-05-31 05:26:20

Behind the scenes at ExCel
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Posted: 2010-05-31 05:26:58

Behind the scenes at ExCel
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Posted: 2010-05-31 05:27:36

Behind the scenes at ExCel
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY & PRINTING
Posted: 2010-05-31 05:29:08

Behind the scenes at ExCel
Basil the Fox
Posted: 2010-05-31 05:52:53

Olley Watson v Marc Sargeant
Basil the Fox
Posted: 2010-05-31 05:53:16

Olley Watson v Marc Sargeant
Basil the Fox
Posted: 2010-05-31 05:54:35

Ruth Ashdown v Soraya Bucherie
Basil the Fox
Posted: 2010-05-31 05:54:49

Ruth Ashdown v Soraya Bucherie
Basil the Fox
Posted: 2010-05-31 05:55:28

Chris Knowles v Glen Crosthwaite
Basil the Fox
Posted: 2010-05-31 05:55:45

Chris Knowles v Glen Crosthwaite
Basil the Fox
Posted: 2010-05-31 05:58:53

Bernise Alldis v Anna Zuchely
Basil the Fox
Posted: 2010-05-31 05:59:26

Bernise Alldis v Anna Zuchely
Basil the Fox
Posted: 2010-05-31 06:03:14

Daniel Sam v Alessio Valentini

That was pretty much it. Bang, one shot.
Basil the Fox
Posted: 2010-05-31 06:03:57
Agggh, sorry about the logo on that one, I should've checked it first! Automation does have its downsides. lol
Basil the Fox
Posted: 2010-05-31 06:06:33

Okay, this should make it switch over, so now its all going to look like some kind of incompetent double post. :oP
Basil the Fox
Posted: 2010-05-31 06:08:01

Greg Wootton v Panicos Yusuf
Basil the Fox
Posted: 2010-05-31 06:08:19

Greg Wootton v Panicos Yusuf
Basil the Fox
Posted: 2010-05-31 06:11:07

Michael Wakeling v Errol Koning

I've never seen Wakeling fight before. What a class act! I think he was well winning this fight anyway, before his opponent got injured, but it would make for a decent rematch if that ever happens.
Basil the Fox
Posted: 2010-05-31 06:11:46

Michael Wakeling v Errol Koning

Errol was in a significant amount of pain as the doc looked at his knee!
Basil the Fox
Posted: 2010-05-31 06:13:14

Tim Thomas v Yodyut Kiatyongyut

Thars dynamite in them thar hands!!!
Basil the Fox
Posted: 2010-05-31 06:13:34

Tim Thomas v Yodyut Kiatyongyut

Thars dynamite in them thar hands!!!
Basil the Fox
Posted: 2010-05-31 06:18:47

Jordan V Buakaw coming soon...
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Posted: 2010-05-31 06:48:24
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chilled out event ---as you can see

Muaythai with a smile ..............
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Posted: 2010-05-31 07:33:57

chilled out event ---as you can see

Muaythai with a smile ..............
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Posted: 2010-05-31 07:42:18

chilled out event ---as you can see

Muaythai with a smile ..............
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Posted: 2010-05-31 07:43:09

chilled out event ---as you can see

Muaythai with a smile ..............
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Posted: 2010-05-31 07:44:22

chilled out event ---as you can see

Muaythai with a smile ..............
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Posted: 2010-05-31 07:44:58

chilled out event ---as you can see

Muaythai with a smile ..............
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY & PRINTING
Posted: 2010-05-31 07:46:11

chilled out event ---as you can see

Muaythai with a smile ..............
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY & PRINTING
Posted: 2010-05-31 07:46:34
chilled out event ---as you can see

Muaythai with a smile ..............
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY & PRINTING
Posted: 2010-05-31 07:46:58

chilled out event ---as you can see

Muaythai with a smile ..............
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY & PRINTING
Posted: 2010-05-31 07:47:28

chilled out event ---as you can see

Muaythai with a smile ..............
john walsh
Posted: 2010-05-31 08:09:40
Lads how close was Jordan's fight?
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY & PRINTING
Posted: 2010-05-31 08:26:08

Won the First...

& tried his balls off in the rest ...rocked him many times...

but good judges say 1 round to 4........
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY & PRINTING
Posted: 2010-05-31 08:44:45

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john walsh
Posted: 2010-05-31 10:28:18
Thanks, fair play to him. major Kudos to him.
Lorne Bournemouth
Posted: 2010-05-31 13:54:05

Thats just great to go against a superstar such as Buakaw - and real well deserved.

I am just uploading a couple of old photos I found in Fighters June 2000 - so that people new to the sport can get a better understanding of what it takes to reach this level. Cant believe that over 10 years ago Jordan was fighting 5 x 2 mins in Thailand with no shinpads!

Hope no-one minds me uploading these old photos?
Lorne Bournemouth
Posted: 2010-05-31 13:54:50

Thats just great to go against a superstar such as Buakaw - and real well deserved.

I am just uploading a couple of old photos I found in Fighters June 2000 - so that people new to the sport can get a better understanding of what it takes to reach this level. Cant believe that over 10 years ago Jordan was fighting 5 x 2 mins in Thailand with no shinpads!

Hope no-one minds me uploading these old photos?
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY & PRINTING
Posted: 2010-05-31 15:03:35

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Posted: 2010-05-31 15:08:13

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Posted: 2010-05-31 15:54:13

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Posted: 2010-05-31 16:03:22

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Posted: 2010-05-31 16:19:44

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Posted: 2010-05-31 16:21:28

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fight 1 on now
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY & PRINTING
Posted: 2010-05-31 16:23:26

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fight 1 on now
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY & PRINTING
Posted: 2010-05-31 16:29:47

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fight 2 on now
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY & PRINTING
Posted: 2010-05-31 16:31:09

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fight 2 on now
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY & PRINTING
Posted: 2010-05-31 16:33:30

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fight 2 on now
Basil the Fox
Posted: 2010-05-31 17:21:48
Okay, here we go... a sample of the main event pics.

A selection of my best pictures will be available to view on the main MSA website very soon.

www.msapremier.com
Basil the Fox
Posted: 2010-05-31 17:22:25

Buakaw performs his Ram Muay!
Basil the Fox
Posted: 2010-05-31 17:23:56

Jordan enters the ring!
Basil the Fox
Posted: 2010-05-31 17:24:34

Jordan and Buakaw trade blows!
Basil the Fox
Posted: 2010-05-31 17:25:42

This is almost becoming a habit now, Jord! ;o)
Basil the Fox
Posted: 2010-05-31 17:26:24

Buakaw unleashes that deadly left leg!
HAWKMAN
Posted: 2010-05-31 18:39:38
Jordan looks very big for that weight, wonder what he comes into the ring weighing?
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Posted: 2010-06-01 03:12:03



4 . Daniel Sam v Eduardo Mendes
Dan G
Posted: 2010-06-01 05:05:54
Thanks everyone for their help and support on Saturday, too many to name individually. Well done all the fighters on your fights.

The atmosphere for the last fight was simply incredible and I haven't seen anything like it since Liam Harrison vs Sanchai..

Great photos Pete and Michael!



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Posted: 2010-06-01 05:25:14

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Posted: 2010-06-01 05:26:32

6 . Chris Knowles v Glen Crosthwaite
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Posted: 2010-06-01 05:50:26



5 Ruth Ashdown v Adi Rotem
5x2 minute rounds

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fight 3 on now
JB-94muaythai
Posted: 2010-06-01 06:17:45
this one going on sky also ??
JD
Posted: 2010-06-01 07:35:42

JD
Posted: 2010-06-01 07:36:22

JD
Posted: 2010-06-01 07:43:36

JD
Posted: 2010-06-01 07:46:15

JD
Posted: 2010-06-01 07:48:46

Basil the Fox
Posted: 2010-06-01 07:50:47
Woah, great pic, Justin!

Good to meet you, by the way.
JD
Posted: 2010-06-01 07:52:40

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Posted: 2010-06-01 08:16:20


Bernise Alldis
v
Anna Zuchely
JD
Posted: 2010-06-01 08:16:26

JD
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JD
Posted: 2010-06-01 08:17:42
Thanks Basil, you got some good stuff there, nice to meet you
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY & PRINTING
Posted: 2010-06-01 08:44:16


Greg Wootton v Panicos Yusuf
marianne
Posted: 2010-06-01 08:49:14
blimey they are some good pictures!
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY & PRINTING
Posted: 2010-06-01 08:58:02


Michael Wakeling
v
errol koning
jp gallacher 1
Posted: 2010-06-01 09:24:59

Ok ma last attempt at gettin this picture up...!
jp gallacher 1
Posted: 2010-06-01 09:31:29
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me n buakaw
jp gallacher 1
Posted: 2010-06-01 09:32:57
me n buakaw
jp gallacher 1
Posted: 2010-06-01 09:38:01
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ok its nt workin anymore
Basil the Fox
Posted: 2010-06-01 09:53:31
Your images might be a bit too big, mate... try and make them a little smaller for AX. If you reduce them down to about 640pixels in one of the dimensions that should work.
Pom Deng
Posted: 2010-06-01 10:00:28
..........Proof of the puddin' in regards to the power in JW's kicks was as i saw Bukaw grimicing while hobbling off backstage clinging to his cornerman!!!

Top fight- loved it!!!!
JD
Posted: 2010-06-01 10:39:11
I think Buakow turned his ankle when Jordan kicked out his standing leg
FATBOY
Posted: 2010-06-01 10:41:14
JD, Your pic's are fookin awesome mate!!

You and Ads (fightpics) seem to really capture the action, mood, light etc.

Great work!

FB'Slim
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY & PRINTING
Posted: 2010-06-01 11:44:00


Tim Thomas v Yodyut Kiatyongyut
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY & PRINTING
Posted: 2010-06-01 11:48:48


Tim Thomas v Yodyut Kiatyongyut

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EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY & PRINTING
Posted: 2010-06-01 11:54:08


Tim Thomas v Yodyut Kiatyongyut

Tony Myres calls it off

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EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY & PRINTING
Posted: 2010-06-01 11:55:10



Tim Thomas v Yodyut Kiatyongyut

Tony Myres calls it off

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10 fightS on now
Karl Hanson
Posted: 2010-06-01 12:30:46
who was commentating?
well done mr watson x
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Posted: 2010-06-01 14:37:54
rob cox & kev harper
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Posted: 2010-06-01 16:16:41





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all 11 fightS online now

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Posted: 2010-06-01 16:23:19




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all 11 fightS online now

over 400 photos of the big fight alone
Sandy Holt
Posted: 2010-06-02 00:43:34
Awesome Piccys guys and thanks for the Info and results etc: and didnt make the show, and can anyone tell me how come Misty from Canada didnt fight? was they there tho?
and wow on Late step ins Awesome ! Ann etc:( seams the norm lately, like recent Rumble @ the reebok II with luke turner v kotsur )

and how many spectators did it get?
and who filmed it? / when showing? thankyou for info in advance
chris podesta
Posted: 2010-06-02 02:33:54
visa problems for misty,think they were sent back to canada.sky i think, but not sure when
Raymond Bennett
Posted: 2010-06-02 03:10:31
Visa problems from Canada ?!? I didn't think Canadians needed visas to come to the UK.
JD
Posted: 2010-06-02 03:31:40
Cheers Fatboy
Raymond Bennett
Posted: 2010-06-02 04:23:56
Visa problems from Canada ?!? I didn't think Canadians needed visas to come to the UK.
JD
Posted: 2010-06-02 04:29:58

JD
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JD
Posted: 2010-06-02 04:30:38

JD
Posted: 2010-06-02 04:31:01

JD
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JD
Posted: 2010-06-02 04:31:35

chris podesta
Posted: 2010-06-02 04:45:17
misty said that they were here fighting and getting paid which requires a work visa, which they didnt have
JD
Posted: 2010-06-02 04:45:25

JD
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JD
Posted: 2010-06-02 04:45:52

Fight Sport MC
Posted: 2010-06-02 05:05:18
What a show!
Big thanks firstly to Dan, Laura, Swee Lip and Fui Mee for once again having me to present this event.
Buakaw has been something of an idol of mine so to meet and then introduce him was an honour and a priviledge.
When I started MC'ing 21 months ago, I would never have believed that in less than two years I'd be introducing the BIGGEST fight in UK Muay Thai history. I'm extremely grateful to everyone at 'Muay Thai Premier League' for the opportunity.

The UKMF officials were GREAT on Saturday night and having Louis there to help relay information between production, officials and promoters really helped keep the show running smoothly.

You've all already seen just a scattering of pictures above but I have to say that Michael (Basil the Fox) and Pete (Event Photography and Printing) make a sterling double act. Pete with his boundless enthusiasm, marketing, live updates and great shots, Michael with his superb timing and movement makes his action photography the best I've ever seen.


Jordan v Buakaw lived up to the hype and expectation (and in many peoples eyes I think Jordan may have surpassed expectations). I totally agree with Dan, the only other fight I've seen with such atmosphere was Liam v Saenchai.
Jordan was simply stunning on Saturday night, he gave Buakaw one hell of a fight. Jordan is a special talent and will no doubt be a big star on the international circuit. I think that mentally preparing for Buakaw in his first ever 'superfight' must have been the hardest thing he'll ever do. Knowing that he CAN trade with the best there is will give him so much confidence for future superfights. Souwer, Krauss, Masato etc look out!

What a night for KO gym too! Well done.

I'm becomming increasingly conscious of how big this post is and I could go on and on.

Again, big thanks to everyone involved and to all the spectators for making it such a memorable event.
I doubt we'll ever see Buakaw here again so for everyone who made it there on Saturday, enjoy the memories, I know I will!

With Respect
Dougie McAdam
Fight Sport MC
Dean Sugden
Posted: 2010-06-02 05:17:14
Dougie Dont forget October 16th where those 2 not so little warriors Chad & Regis do battle...

We want you and please email details we discussed soon as my friend.

Thanks

Dean
Fight Sport MC
Posted: 2010-06-02 05:23:46
Sandy Holt writes:
"and how many spectators did it get?
and who filmed it? / when showing? thankyou for info in advance"

I understand the event was very nearly a sellout (just short of 3,000 in that case).
I actually thought that there was a lot of empty seats at first this was due to:
A: A lot of people arrived late (mainly there to see Buakaw v Jordan)
B: Unfortunately, with the exception of ringside, there was no alcohol permitted in the arena. There were people constantly moving to and from the bar area etc. I think people would come in, watch their mate fight then go back to the bar until Jordan v Buakaw. The place seemed absolutely packed when the main event was being introduced and the amount of cameras held outstretched when Buakaw came out was like being at a Robbie Williams concert, lol.

It was filmed by Central Media (they did a cracking job, very slick)

As for a broadcast date, of course no-one has been informed yet. Sandy, try and check Ax from time to time (just if ever you're at your computer anyway) I'm sure there will be an announcement down the line!
Fight Sport MC
Posted: 2010-06-02 05:25:56
Dean,
Thanks mate, I'll be in touch this week!
HAWKMAN
Posted: 2010-06-02 06:28:50
cracking photos
Raymond Bennett
Posted: 2010-06-02 08:24:02
great photos, does anyone have the courage to write some fight reports?
liam badco
Posted: 2010-06-02 13:10:14
I think that mentally preparing for Buakaw in his first ever 'superfight' must have been the hardest thing he'll ever do.

Dougie he seriosuly was not bothered at all...he was so excited about this fight cos he knows he can compete at that level, and now everyone else knows too, hes just a natural fighter....and Buakaw didnt go over on his ankle his leg was just mashed, as soo n as the final bell went he came straight over to me and said he couldnt believe how hard Jordan kicks and he had really hurt his leg with low kicks...only thing that pissed me off was English people in the crowd and sat by the ring cheering for Buakaw if he landed a big score or did sommat good????? what the fuck is that about, wheres the love and the patriotism?? well proud of jordan it was a great show and he shown he can fight with any fighter on the planet now.
chris podesta
Posted: 2010-06-02 16:22:19
win win fight for jordon, done himself and the uk proud. wish you all the best on that big stage. very well deserved.
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY & PRINTING
Posted: 2010-06-02 16:59:58

nice words Dougie / Dan cheers ...sure Michale feels the same ..

And from two people at the top of there game " you cant get better than that "

upto today 17 publications worlwide ( electronic & paper ) will be using our photographs....great effort michael & and all our team..

cheers

pedro & the driving force lauren
Trainor
Posted: 2010-06-03 04:42:02
Thats how it is Liam has been since i can remember. I'm a big Buakaw fan but England pride sets in and I want to see our lads do well. Jordan fought superb and never looked phased at any point. England used to have a real bad rep for Muay Thai when i was a kid but with the performances our lads are performing over the last few years we have to be near the top of the chart outside of Thailand?
Kru Shaun
Posted: 2010-06-03 06:02:05
Sawatdee Khrup!

That goes without saying Damien! You guys are at the top of your trade and with new talent already simmering below you. With great shows like the MSA & Rumble at the Reebok being aired on Sky, Bravo & P4TV a standard has been set and a torch lit that is now propelling us into a golden era for Muay Thai here in the UK.

To all the fighters, coaches/instructors,promoters, officials,MC'S,DJ's ring girls, silver service etc and of course the fans, let's keep up this enthusiasm for our great art/sport, let's keep up the high standard we are setting and have set.

Everyone will benefit from this and to make it last, let's not get on a 'feed frenzy' and end up being 'fat cats' let us keep lean and hungry so that we will continue to fight the best and be the best - Rant over!

SHAUN
'Believe.Achieve.Receive - Raise the B.A.R'
Liam R
Posted: 2010-06-03 06:08:14
Jordan v Andy Souwer A class please, Jordan will handle.
Gary O'Brien
Posted: 2010-06-03 08:20:32
Well done to the MSA team, was another great event! Jordan was brilliant, shame about the body shot at the end of the 3rd as I thought that changed the fight and meant Jordan had to go for it a bit! Have to agree about the lack of support though, I mentioned it when Liam was fighting at the MEN, its a shame the crowd don't really get behind their own, must surely be down to jealousy, as you can't help but like Jordan as a person, top lad! I realy hope this opens some big opportunities for him, as he deserves it!

My favourite part of the show was Tony giving Errol an 8 count whilst trying to help him pop his knee back in! He was a real warrior, it popped out whilst warming up and had fought 2 weeks previously, but was desperate for it to continue!
HAWKMAN
Posted: 2010-06-03 08:30:44

Liam i can understand what you're saying about people cheering every time Buakaw landed a good one, but many people would have travelled to that show just to see Buakaw , he s idolised by many many people. Even if it is the home crowd.
Seeing Buakaw fight FTR on a big show must be like seeing Michael Jackson doing the moonwalk, Pele playing football or watching Michael Jordan slamdunk. Even if you disliked any of the 3 I just mentioned, they have a certain something which makes everyone stand up and take notice.

First round Jordan made Buakaws legs give way 3 times and put him down twice as well and I cant remember *anyone* doing that to him,even in k1 max, total, he only ever got put down twice I think, once a KO(i know he s lost on points as well but you hardly ever saw him on his ass). I think Buakaw might have understimated him and had to move into a different gear from rd2 on and unleashed some big stuff in rd 3.

remember Jordan still has much good stuff in front of him!

LiamR i dont think Souwer fights full rules?
Basil the Fox
Posted: 2010-06-04 05:41:57
What a finish to an amazing show!!!

Highlights for me included:

Mike "Lightning McQueen" Egan surprising everyone with that superbly timed spinning elbow - he was behind on points, but still fighting hard and timed that to perfection - there were a few gasps when that landed. Amazing shot!

Wakeling living up to his reputation which was great to see; Wooton was superb against Panikos (who I'm a big fan of), and Tim "TNT" Thomas lived up to his name and showed that he really does have dynamite in those hands, it was great to see.

Obviously the main event was what most people had come to see and it didn't disappoint - I think with Jordan having to come back hard after his third round 8 count made the fight even more exiting! What an absolute superstar... quote of the day from me was from Liam during Jordan's fight sounding like a kid on Christmas day "I'm f**king loving this. It's amazin'!!!" You took the words right out of my mouth, mate. :o)

So anyway, you'll all want to see some more pictures, right?

Well, they're all on the MSA website now - go and have a look at them: http://www.msapremier.com/gallery-i-112.html


Can I just say a big thank you to the guys at MSA (Laura, Fui Mee and, of course, Swee Lip) for trusting me and inviting me along to shoot another amazing show... I love this job! Also to Dougie who's an absolute star, helping me out with the fighters and the ring girls to pose for their post fight shots. It makes my job so much easier with you around, mate. Thanks. :o)
Basil the Fox
Posted: 2010-06-04 05:43:57
Dan Green, don't forget Dan Green, too!!! ;o)
gavin r
Posted: 2010-06-04 06:23:15
and master sken too?
Briancal
Posted: 2010-06-04 06:35:08
Well said Gavin couldn't agree more.

And Master Sken too.
matthew goulden
Posted: 2010-06-04 07:49:30
I missed this show and I havnt stopped kicking myself about it, comletely gutted.Like I said I wasnt there and I'm not shit stirring but I got told that Yodyut was robbed,that the stoppage was a terrible decision, and that he was completely winning up until that point.Is this point of view accurate?Genuine question like I say I wasnt there so dont know either way?
matthew goulden
Posted: 2010-06-04 07:49:41
I missed this show and I havnt stopped kicking myself about it, comletely gutted.Like I said I wasnt there and I'm not shit stirring but I got told that Yodyut was robbed,that the stoppage was a terrible decision, and that he was completely winning up until that point.Is this point of view accurate?Genuine question like I say I wasnt there so dont know either way?
Fight Sport MC
Posted: 2010-06-04 08:21:42
People will always talk when the ref stops a fight and both fighters are still on their feet.
That being said, when the referee stopped the fight, Yodyut was neither defending nor returning. (As the Ref stepped in Yodyut did fire back at Tim but he had just been punched from one side of the ring to the other)

Like I said on the night, the Ref has a responsibility for the safety and well being of the fighters.

I was ringside and had a completely uninterupted view, had the fight gone on any longer, I think that Yodyut was going to be punished. Personally, I think it was the correct decision.
matthew goulden
Posted: 2010-06-04 08:24:36
Cool thanks for that.Up untill the stoppage was either fighter winning or was it even?
liam badco
Posted: 2010-06-04 09:14:30
yodyut was winning cos he was usng some scandalous clinching, but Tim dropped the TNT bomb and landed some outrageous whacks, Yodyut was given 2 counts personally i thought the 2nd one was a bit early but when somone isnt defending and you got someone like Tim with free reign to whack them in the face the ref has to be very careful and look after the fighter
kyle_nicol
Posted: 2010-06-04 09:51:18
a serious longshot question, but don't suppose anyone knows when the dvd will be ready, dan g etc??

i know the dvd from last show is just out, so hope it ain't the same time length..

cant wait to see this elbow, as i never got to when it hit me :) x
Fight Sport MC
Posted: 2010-06-04 09:52:11
That's a 'judging' question and I'm not a judge.
In my opinion however, I would say that Yodyut was opening a clear margin.
His clinch was a lot cleverer and after landing multiple knees, he was turning / throwing Tim to the canvas.
Tim is so dangerous though and lb4lb definitely one of the biggest hitters in Uk Muay Thai
Fight Sport MC
Posted: 2010-06-04 09:55:23
I forgot to hit submit on my last post, that's why it took so long. Liam summed it up better than I did anyway.
Bullbreed
Posted: 2010-06-04 10:34:59

Buakaw wanted a pair of the backstreet brawler shorts to take home well what could I say!
matthew goulden
Posted: 2010-06-04 14:01:32
thanks for that guys, was just interested.I think our refereeing is very safety minded and rightly so, do you think it would have been stopped in the same way in Thailand?I only ask cause I Thai said no way it would but then he would be biased!!Generaly, fair play I say if your getting whacked everywhere!
liam badco
Posted: 2010-06-04 15:09:03
tailand they would have let it go on and someone would have probably got hurt
matthew goulden
Posted: 2010-06-04 16:13:52
thought so!!haha, happened to me once, slightly put me off as it goes!
TonyMyers
Posted: 2010-06-05 03:51:30
I thought the show was an excellent one, some outstanding performances from a number of fighters and some excellent fights. The technical standard appears to be rising in the country and this was evident from the first fight onwards. Jordan did himself, his coach, his gym and the country proud with his performance against Buakaw. Buakaw did win the fight clearly enough in the end, but it was not an easy fight for him in any way. Jordan hurt Buakaw, was not intimidated by him, and never looked outclassed at any time. He also showed great heart when hurt. I have to agree with Hawkman, the reason some people would be cheering for Buakaw is that it was him that they came to see, he was their hero. That said, at the end of the fight I am sure Jordan would have gained everyone's respect.

As for the Tim and Yodyut fight, Yodyut was winning very clearly by moving off launching very well timed body kicks and then when the action went to a closer range, he cleverly moved in grabbing the body, using circle knees and throwing Tim. He had avoided Tim's bombs very skilfully and even took a couple without effect early in the fight. As for the stoppage, I made the call for the safety of Yodyut and I would do exactly the same again in the same situation. I am experienced at looking at how badly fighters are hurt, and being unemotionally attached, as well as close to the action, I felt I was a better position than the fans or the corner to make the call. Do I make mistakes? Yes of course I do, would I change this decision in hindsight, no.

Yodyut was very game, but he was hurt, had received two counts and hadn't responded to my requests to raise his hands at the end of either of those counts. Given the three count rule, I had a choice of letting him carry on taking a beating around the head until the round ended - and possibly take one punch too many - or stop the fight. The rules didn't allow me to give him another count to recover and he was no longer using skill to the prevent punches landing, just using courage against a naturally bigger fighter. I am not preprepared to take the responsibility for a boxer having seriou brain injury if it is at all possible to prevent, and UK Muay Thai definitely doesn't need a serious brain injury either. As part of a vetting process, Sport England were observing at the recent Reebok show unannounced and were impressed by the professionalism and the standard of officiating. The sport can't afford any disasters in the ring.

Generally, when refereeing, I am unlikely to stop fights very easily for cuts or other superficial injuries (in much the same way as referees allow fights to carry on in Thailand). These type of injuries may look bad at times but are cosmetic and not life threatening in any way. Brain injury is very different, I realise that every fighter knows they risk brain injury when they fight, but as a referee I will take the flak from boxers, coaches, fans etc any day of the week than risk the health of a boxer unnecessarily. I would much rather be justifying my actions here than be apologising to a family "...if only I'd have stopped the fight earlier the tragedy may not have happened". It is unlikely that particular fight would have been stopped in Thailand, but I would stop it again in the same situation.

A great show, well done everyone involved (all previously mentioned) but particularly well done from me to Dan and Laura (who do lots of essential background work that sometimes goes unnoticed).
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dazzathethai
Posted: 2010-06-05 06:04:20
Gutted I missed it, and just to echo Tony's point. A a ref I would rather stop 100 fights 10 secs to early than one 10 secs to late, and there is no one better then judging the state of an exp ref!
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