Saints Muay Thai News
Dec 07
Saints to host Muay Thai show in Plymouth
Date: 20th April (TBC)
Location: Plymouth Uni (TBC)
This will be a 'Saints Vs' show
with all the blue corner fighters coming from Saints. So there will be 12+ fighters
at the gym, all training for a fight on the same show - should make for an excellent
training atmosphere from Jan onwards!
Christi wins WPMF belt
In front of 3000+ spectators and live on Thai TV, Christi beat
Finland's Outi Louhimo by points. This was a full thai rules match over 5x3min
rounds. And on her return to UK, christi was also awarded her 6th grade in Muay
Thai.
Not a bad year overall!
6th grade in Muay Thai (about half way to full Kru (teacher))
Christi new WIKBA junior intercontinental champion.
Christi stands in as last minute replacement and beats American champion, Victoria
Beltran by rnd 5 TKO!
The reff sensibly stopped the fight in round five. Victoria took a standing
8 in round 2 and imho Christi won every other round too. Victoria scored with
turning heel kick, boxing, leg kick and pushed forward aggressively. She showed
a strong straight knee but I don't think she landed one(?). Christi scored with
boxing, running leg kick, rib kick, teep to face, grappling. Her balance was
good. Pics to follow....
Christi confirmed to fight for WPMF title 51 kg. at Sanamluang, Bangkok on Dec 4th against Outi Louhimo (Combat Academy of Finland). This is a very prestigious fight in front of the King of Thailands palace in celebration of his birthday. Christis first international bout - how cool is that?
the belt
Outi Louhimo (left) and our Christi (right)
Christi defeats her opposition on Master A's show in Manchester.
Christi Campbell defeats opponent Debbie Mulloch in every round over 5 x 2 European rules thai boxing.
Debbie Mulloch of John Steel's Thai Boxing club.
Christi takes a loss in Crawley
Christi took one weeks notice to fight No5 ranked Ruth Ashdown over 5x2 in Crawley.
Christi lost on a very close decision (I actually thought shed won it) in front
of Ruths home crowd. Teriffic experience for Christi and her first ever bust
nose :-) Watch out for the rematch!
Return of the uni students.
Big thanks to Ashley, Frank and Christi for helping out at the first university
session of the year. Its great to see so many smiling hopefull faces. Poor things
dont know what they are letting themselves in for!
busy busy busy at the university
Christi takes 1 weeks notice to fight No5 ranked Ruth Ashdown. The show is at Ruths home venue in Crawley where Christi will be stepping in to take the place of No2 ranked Chanel Borgen. This was originaly a title fight but as Christi is so wee, they wont let her fight for a title. So she fights for pride and experience and FUN. Tickets at the gym for anyone able to make the trip up on Sunday 7th Oct.
Paul Rimmer and Frank both matched on the 'All Fired Up' show on Nov 3rd at the Guildhall Plymouth. Good luck lads :-)
Aug 07
Christi wins - again!
Woking Aug 19th. A strong performance from our little 14yr old star gave
her a unanimous win over adult Cara Nodwell (St Albans).
Heres
the vid taken from our corner - proper DVD out soon.
Paul dominated
the grapple
Another fight for Paul
Woking August 19th. I think Paul drew the 1st round (the clinch scores well
in Muay Thai), lost the 2nd round and if I had given him better corner advice,
he would have clinched his way to victory in the third. Alas! Heres
the fight.
Could have
done with a couple more of these!
Paul steps up to the mark...
Despite taking a 2nd rnd TKO, Paul McCullum showed terrific form and new-found
aggression in his muay thai bout this weekend in Wolverhampton. Well done Paul.
1st ever fight....
Troy Campbell (Christi's little bro') took a points loss on the same show -
hard luck Troy. More knees in the clinch!!!
Paul getting stuck in
June 07
Christi Campell completes her 5th grade in Muay Thai. Well done!
Saints Muay Thai is female, beginner, junior and student friendly. There is no intimidation and no bullying. We have a safe, friendly environment.
How to join in.....
Simply turn up to Saints Gym 10 mins before your class starts. Bring a t-shirt and
shorts (or tracky bottoms). Muay Thai is practiced barefoot - please keep your
toe nails short.
The hardest part is turning up - once you are here, you will love it!