Aaron, no point in disagreeing with you, you have your point of view and often make really good sense, but in this case I disagree.

The theme is Anzacs Alexy is fighting for NZ so it makes sense - Jase has plenty of other opportunities coming up and Alexey isn't going anywhere either. I do think however even though we still regard Alexy as an outsider from K-1's point of view we are looking long term to promote him as a Kiwi fighter so why would we match him up immediately against NZ's top fighter. Kiwi crowds have always responded best when they are unified behind NZ and not divided by local camp.

Re Daniel, he has steadily worked his way up at heavyweight beating top prospects like Peter Sampson and Sio as well as winning the 8 man. If he beats Andrew I doubt there will be any obstacle to his gettinga top international fight regardless of other issues.

As regards the travel issue as a promotor / manager / event organisor there are huge diffculties with regard visa issues and costs at times, and organising them and whether they are granted, an addition to various limitations place on those. An athlete needs to be in a position to justify either through reputation or $$ drawing ability or high profile. If Daniel beats I imagine most of that doubt will be removed.

As for me and Aaron - sorry I'm to much of a softcock and don't fancy getting my arse kicked by Mr Boyes alhtough I'm up for chess and tiddley wink LOL