Sunday 23-Dec-2012, 02:10 PM
Hey Guys!
Again thank you so much for enduring what was supposed to be a really fun night. I am again in awe of you guys for both your generosity of time and utter professionalism. I wanted for both you and Matty a safe and enjoyable evening. Unfortunately my personal dictionary description of "Corporate" now include's "bunch of unruly drunks with no appreciation for the work involved to entertain them in the name of charity" It was a great learning curve for me unfortunately paid for by this great garrison.
I know the incidents weren't that bad considering and they could have been a lot worse but I still feel embarrassment and responsibility for not being quicker to react and provide the safety to the guys that I was there to help and protect. I believe I tried to take on too many role's that I was very ill'equipped to deal with at once. I hope to never make the same mistake twice. As to Muppet's comment about it being a once off I completely understand and agree. I can't see myself putting my hand up for such an event ever again.
As to the women's fight I would just like to add that not only was she a Gold medal winner but she was also the world's Reigning Heavy Weight Champion and lends even further to the heart of her opponent who was only notified 5 days earlier that her card opponent had pulled out and that the only person they could replace her with was the said 'World Champ' who had a whopping 36 kilo weight advantage and a tonne of experience to boot. she could have pulled out, but with the heart of a true champion she decided to fight in the name of charity. Yes she was outmatched on every level except in my opinion on the biggest contributing factor to any fighter.. her heart... and to her I also tip my hat.
As to Matty's fight He did go out very hard in the first round and had it not been for the headgear that his opponent decided to (rather wisely imo) wear I believe without bias that it would have been a different fight, from what I saw on the video (that I hope to be able to share with you guys in the near future ) Matty really connected with multiple heavy hard hits and to Brad's credit he took them all and continued to fight. I fully believe the first round belonged to Matt though.
The second round was equally riveting and was fairly evenly matched until Brad opened up and Matt had not 1 but 2 of his front top teeth knocked out as well as a cut above his right eye (which needed 2 stitches) so the round definitely went to Brad.
To Matty's credit and with heart that was bigger than his muscles he decided to go back in and finish the fight on his feet and without quitting which must have been pretty bloody tough to do after sustaining such damage.
While I have not yet had a chance to talk to him since the fight (I prefer to give him his space to re cooperate) his Dad (my step dad) has informed me that he has had both teeth put back in but as they did not get them in till the next day the chances of them retaking has been greatly reduced which will undoubtedly end up becoming a great cost to Matty personally on both mental and financial levels. But he is already talking a rematch for charity so I am sure he will bounce back I just would prefer to see him helping charity in ways that wont put him in so much danger to his health.
So again guys I Know Matty was really appreciative of all you did for him and I am so grateful for all the time and effort you guys put in and I hope that while it was not the most pleasurable of nights, that you guys managed to have some measure of fun and that I could at least help tick that box off for you guys. Still keen as to join the family and hope to do way better in the future. Cheers Bardello
Again thank you so much for enduring what was supposed to be a really fun night. I am again in awe of you guys for both your generosity of time and utter professionalism. I wanted for both you and Matty a safe and enjoyable evening. Unfortunately my personal dictionary description of "Corporate" now include's "bunch of unruly drunks with no appreciation for the work involved to entertain them in the name of charity" It was a great learning curve for me unfortunately paid for by this great garrison.
I know the incidents weren't that bad considering and they could have been a lot worse but I still feel embarrassment and responsibility for not being quicker to react and provide the safety to the guys that I was there to help and protect. I believe I tried to take on too many role's that I was very ill'equipped to deal with at once. I hope to never make the same mistake twice. As to Muppet's comment about it being a once off I completely understand and agree. I can't see myself putting my hand up for such an event ever again.
As to the women's fight I would just like to add that not only was she a Gold medal winner but she was also the world's Reigning Heavy Weight Champion and lends even further to the heart of her opponent who was only notified 5 days earlier that her card opponent had pulled out and that the only person they could replace her with was the said 'World Champ' who had a whopping 36 kilo weight advantage and a tonne of experience to boot. she could have pulled out, but with the heart of a true champion she decided to fight in the name of charity. Yes she was outmatched on every level except in my opinion on the biggest contributing factor to any fighter.. her heart... and to her I also tip my hat.
As to Matty's fight He did go out very hard in the first round and had it not been for the headgear that his opponent decided to (rather wisely imo) wear I believe without bias that it would have been a different fight, from what I saw on the video (that I hope to be able to share with you guys in the near future ) Matty really connected with multiple heavy hard hits and to Brad's credit he took them all and continued to fight. I fully believe the first round belonged to Matt though.
The second round was equally riveting and was fairly evenly matched until Brad opened up and Matt had not 1 but 2 of his front top teeth knocked out as well as a cut above his right eye (which needed 2 stitches) so the round definitely went to Brad.
To Matty's credit and with heart that was bigger than his muscles he decided to go back in and finish the fight on his feet and without quitting which must have been pretty bloody tough to do after sustaining such damage.
While I have not yet had a chance to talk to him since the fight (I prefer to give him his space to re cooperate) his Dad (my step dad) has informed me that he has had both teeth put back in but as they did not get them in till the next day the chances of them retaking has been greatly reduced which will undoubtedly end up becoming a great cost to Matty personally on both mental and financial levels. But he is already talking a rematch for charity so I am sure he will bounce back I just would prefer to see him helping charity in ways that wont put him in so much danger to his health.
So again guys I Know Matty was really appreciative of all you did for him and I am so grateful for all the time and effort you guys put in and I hope that while it was not the most pleasurable of nights, that you guys managed to have some measure of fun and that I could at least help tick that box off for you guys. Still keen as to join the family and hope to do way better in the future. Cheers Bardello
May your passions surround us and bind us.......to the Darkside..
Bardy
Bardy
