First things first....well done to Dan Green for getting this thing together in the first place. It was a very costly show to put together and Dan took a huge risk to produce one of the finest cards ever put together in Europe, let alone UK. Hope you done OK.

Lets celebrate some success....Well done to Stephen Wakeling - a superb performance everyone must be so proud of you. You go from strength to strength and like Vinnie suggests, now is the time to bring on Villaume....I know where my money is.....well done mate, I thought for a second that you were going to stop him in round one, the way you executed that elbow and made Johmod pay was superb.

Also great performances from Michael Wakeling, Jay Woodham and Rebecca Donnelly, who fought Krista Fleming who comes with a very strong record indeed and gave her a war. Damien was unfortunate, he met a very good Thai with well schooled clinch work.

In my opinion Dave Pacquette and Kieran won their fights. Two different types of fights with two different types of styles and approaches.

Kieran's approach to this fight was obviously a cautious one due to a 2" gash (8 stitches)above his eye sustained only two weeks ago. Many fighters would have pulled the plug on the fight but Kieran is a different breed when it comes to bravery. Up close he executed some heavy scoring elbows and never looked anything than comfortable. It was not a barn stormer by any means but Kieran definately done enough to win the fight, picking his shots from range and not geting into any trade ups. Body language speaks volumes in Thai Boxing and even Wittayanoi walked back to the corner at the end of the fight knowing he had lost.

Shit happens and Kieran will just move on and look forward to his next fight in September.

Pacquette fought very well and it was clear from the start that he was really well prepared and had a game plan. For most of the fight, I had Pacquette down as the aggressor and he connected with more of the telling shots. Samkor did look in trouble (especially early on) and Paquette never did.

Like Sean, I will again have a look at the DVD (Dan you are going to make a killing - LOL) and admit if my original opinion is wrong.

This is not a pop at the judges, not everyone agrees the same thing at the same time - but everyone is entitled to an opinion. You can have the three worlds best and most qualified judges score the same fight under the same criteria and still have a mixed bag of scoring. I know Tony (& Craig & Nash) and he is a very good judge and referee and appreciates feedback and other opinions.

Cheers,
Shaun