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DAVID MC ........ M7.Security Solutions did the Security for this show as we do for most of the Thai and Kickboxing Shows. I was instructed by the shows promoters to assign a 12 man team of which I did so. 12 men is twice the number of men that I normally put on for other shows. We can only go with what the promoters and venue managers require ( due to costing ) Im sure that you understand costing issues. I myself climbed into the ring and stood next to Tim Thomas and my team were more than competant to make sure that he got safely back to his dressing room , whatever the fight outcome. I had even briefed Tims team of the procedure to ensure his safety , which of course was paramount to myself ..... and believe me when I say this .... He was in safe hands !!!. I have looked after many people over the years both as an individual and as part of a team. I was a soldier for many years and have often had to count on my experience to assist people. Yes we were vastly out numbered , But there were no fights, no throwing of objects and no one was hurt. People did get into the ring but only after I had got Tim out and we needed 4 security staff to run the gauntlet with him to his dressing room. At no time was his safety compromised and nor did I feel he would be hurt. Given the circumstances I feel that we took a potentially volatile situation and took Tim to a safety zone. The people that got into the ring after I had got Tim out were there to see Frankie ( their local hero ) Yes people were stood up shouting and jeering as the fight was in full flow, But I had my men positioned around the ring to keep people from ringside. In an ideal world maybe Frankie should have taken the microphone and apealed to his supporters to sit down and represent him in a more apealing manner, who knows. I have been representing many promoters over the years and I have been more than happy and honoured to do so. I do not under any circumstances employ BULLY BOY BOUNCERS who scare and intimidate people, though of course thet need to be able to handle themselves if the worst came to the worst. I pride myself on having staff represent me, and more importantly prommoters who are polite, professional way. As some one once said " its nice to be important , But its more important to be nice ". I hope that this clarifies your question as to who did the Security. If I can assist you further please contact me. Thank You. Martin Hollingworth.