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I would like to thank everyone who travelled over to Jersey for the event,it was a great night!
As the Promoter of the event I would like to respond to several comments made above.
Firstly, the Judges on Prathet's fight were all from UK and WRSA approved. The comment about the judge closest to Prathets corner 'sipping beer and chatting' was not actually judging that fight.
Secondly, the Ref is fully qualified and brought in from Ireland. He has 20 years experience in Muay-thai and 4 years of ref and judging all over Ireland on a regular basis. He has also passed the recognised IMC course under Tony Myers.
Thirdly, as for one persons opinion on Mike's fight with Liam; thats all it is; one persons opinion? Whilst we appreciate everyones comments, this is why we have 3 Judges - it was a split decision? Mike was on the front foot the whole fight, picking and landing shots at will in the opening rounds. Yes he tired in rounds 4/5 but no way did Liam win every round??
Not taking anything away from Liam - he fought a very clever fight and was a very strong opponent, but as all the Judges were informed by Steve Humpreys before the bout - it would be scored on strikes and how effective they were and not throws and sweeps?? Scoreing systems vary from country to country and different federations.
Whatever the outcome this was a great fight to watch and as always with Michael - a great crowd pleaser.