Sawatdee Khrup!

Another excellent show from Team Tieu and always a pleasure to referee.
Just to clarify on the Brian v Abdul fight (and I won't be answering or commentating further on it):
Abdul did follow through with a kick/stamp towards Brian's head following a takedown. The angle that I was at meant I didn't see any contact however that does not mean there wasn't any. I looked a Brian who appeared in hurt and promptly gave Abdul a firm warning. Although it may have looked it, I did not believe that Abdul meant this with bad intent and was caught in the heat of the moment due to his inexperience. This however does not excuse these actions but I judge each infringement dependent upon the severity and in this case felt that to disqualify would have been an overreaction based on the fact that although intent was there injury had not been sustained. Regarding the 'throws' they were all legal 'lift and pivot' and over the knee techniques and as such no warnings required. What is important is that Brian has recovered. He is a very talented young fighter and will definitely return stronger.

Let's not take the glory away from Abdul either as he fought to a plan which I feel upset Brian rhythm and before he could change it he was caught and lost on this occasion.

SHAUN