Despite changes to the line-up, Dan and his team put on another excellent show, well done mate. I missed a number of fights but the ones I did see were a great advertisement for Muay Thai.

I was pleased with Pindi’s (Liam’s gym) performance (as was Liam) in the opening fight of the night. He fought a technically competent, clinical and controlled fight to win against a very game opponent –a really good performance for only his third fight.

Well done to Andre Kotsur an excellent win in a weight class above his usual fighting weight. He did well to beat a strong and skilful Thomas McCormick (Both really nice guys). Despite dropouts, the tournament proved really interesting and at times a little controversial, which added to the drama. I didn’t see all the tournament fights, but the ones I watched were really interesting and entertaining.

I was really proud of Liam (Robinson) - both in choosing to fight Kev (Harper) and then again in the fight. Liam showed something of his real ability in round three against Kev who a great fighter and a seasoned warrior. I really hope this is a stepping stone for Liam to really shine against the best UK fighters in the division now.

Damien did really well to control a very game and really awkward opponent who was scoring well early in the fight. Damien took charge with some nice skills in the last two rounds to secure victory.

I couldn’t be more proud of Dean (James), who put in a simply outstanding performance and his best to date, against a very tough opponent who had a massive heart. Dean delivered a non-stop barrage of fast and hard long knees mixed in with sharp kicks and elbows. After pulling ahead in the second, Dean completely dominated using a range of weapons although it was the knees that did the damage to Giang Hoang. I was surprised Giang managed to beat the count (his second to that point) after getting dropped but his ribs had gone a few seconds later. Dean is improving with every fight and was stronger and sharper in this fight than in previous fights. He is definitely improving all the time but has the potential to develop so much more...definitely the beginning of an exciting journey for Dean, Pra Chao Suua and British Muay Thai.