BBQ Beatdown 6 – Women’s MMA / Muay Thai fighter Claire Haigh beats male opponent – MMA in Thailand
Professional Female Muay Thai fighter Claire Haigh made her amateaur MMA debut against a male opponent and won a hard fought 3 round decision in front of a crowd of more than 150 at Tiger Muay Thai and MMA training camps Full Moon BBQ Beatdown VII (Nevertap Edition) January 17, 2009.
Tiger Muay Thai and MMA training camp, Phuket, Thailand hosts monthly smoker fights that allow individual fighters in MMA, Muay Thai, Boxing, and submisssion grappling / BJJ the opportunity to compete in MMA fights at a beginner level. These fights are held every full moon and feature a camp BBQ.
The Fighters wore shin pads and 8oz “shooto style” gloves. No knees to the head when the opponent is standing or on the ground for safety and Thai rules.. Knees are allowed only to the body from the standing position. No upkicks, or down kicks from both fighters when one combatant is on his/ her back. And no leg submissions, heel hooks, ankle locks.
For more info on MMA and Muay Thai in Thailand visit
http://www.mmaphuket.com
http://www.tigermuaythai.com
