NEWS SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER 2008

Christmas/New Year Closing Dates

The gym will be closed for classes from the 19th December 2008 to 4th January 2009, re-opening normal hours on the 5th January 2009. 

From the 19th to 24th December 2008, Rachel will be running small group sessions and PT's - must be pre-booked in advance and subject to availability.

12th December 2008 Christmas Party

8.30pm @ Rancho Steak House (High Street, Southampton - opposite the gym). 3 course meal plus 1 glass of champagne, £32.95 per head.

Places limited and must be pre-paid to secure your place.

Then after we have booked the upstairs of Adhoc Bar (next door to the gym).

All students welcome including partners.

Please book your place with Sean or Rachel ASAP

7th December 2008 Absolute Adrenaline, Bournemouth

Results:

 Simon Eastwood vs Jake Best (Thai Works Gym) THAI BOXING 3x2 Loss Split Decision

Michael Hawkins vs Mark Eastwood (Thai Works Gym) THAI BOXING 3x2 WIN

30th November 2008 Thai Boxing/MMA Show, Birmingham

Confirmed Bout:

Dan Hope vs Paul Hopkins (Gracie Barra Gym)  PRO MMA 3x5 Dan WINS 1st rd submission

29th November 2008 Portsmouth Show

Results:

Well Done to Mark Adams and Stuart Rickman who both train Thai Boxing with Lumpini Southampton on their great wins under PRO MMA rules

23rd November 2008 Capital Punishment, London

Thank you to all those that supported the event and made it a great success. Well Done to Lee Taylor of Lumpini Southampton for winning the IKF English Title, taking his fight record to an impressive 5-0-0 and to Richard Burgess of Lumpini Kent for his win.

Full results will be available in the next few weeks on the the following link: Capital Punishment Results

A DVD of the event is available from our shop or www.idealvideo.co.uk

Main Event Results:

Steven Wakeling (Scorpions Gym) BEAT Cedric Muller (Mulhouse Gym, France) to take the Capital Punishment World Title @ 72kg max

Bernice Alldiss (Keddles Gym) BEAT Mikaela Melante (Sweden) to take the Capital Punishment Ladies World Title @ 58kg max

Adam Lee Mason (Keddles Gym) BEAT Wayne Fisher (Carlisle Muay Thai) to take the IKF Commonwealth Title @ 63.5kg

Lee Taylor (Lumpini Southampton) BEAT Mark Little (Simmonds Muay Thai) to take the IKF English Title @76kg

15th November 2008 UK Amateur MMA League - Stage 2, Nottingham

Great results in Round 2 of the UK MMA league in Nottingham from the boys of Lumpini Southampton.

Dan Hope had 4 tough fights, lost one and drew his others. Nick Kazakos lost his first fight but came back in his second fight showing some great grappling, eventually tapping his guy out with a triangle. Dave McKenzie-Phillips put up a good fight, landing a sweet knee in the process, but was caught with a rear-naked-choke. His second opponent went AWOL and David was awarded the fight as a win. Fred Harrington's debut to the MMA league was a good one with him submitting his 2 opponents with a triangle and a RNC respectively. Michael Carroll caught his first opponent with a kneebar - but didn't manage to tap his guy out with it and drew. However, he won his next two fights with a triangle and a guillitine respectively.
Marco Crispini got stuck in to his fight but was disqualified for striking is opponent twice in the face - Well done everyone - Great fighting.

8th November 2008 Fight Night, Thai Boxing Show, Jersey

A great day for the Lumpini Team with an impressive 4 wins out of 4. 

First up was Simon Eastwood making his professional debut. Simon used crisp boxing and knees to take the bout.  Next up was Michael Hawkins who kneed, kicked and teeped his was to victory. Rachel Clark was third to fight and took the fight comfortably securing every round was some great knees and boxing. Great to see Rachel back on form with her 3rd fight in 3 weeks. Last up was Lee Taylor against a very tall 'Big Jim', Lee cut the distance down well, using low kicks and boxing to take our fourth win.

Results:

Rachel Clark vs Sayra Buchannan (Nam Do Gym) 62kg C Class - WIN

Lee Taylor vs James Jury (Jersey Thai Boxing) 80kg C Class - WIN

Simon Eastwood vs Sebastian (Nam Do Gym) 66kg C Class - WIN

Michael Hawkins vs Scot Harbon (Jersey Thai Boxing) 75kg C Class - WIN

Above: The Winning Lumpini Team (Simon, Lee, Rachel & Michael)

26th October 2008 Extremity Thai Boxing Show, Bedford

Results:

Just a week after fighting at the IFMA amateurs, Rachel re-matched Claudia Celdar of the KO Gym at 59kg under pro rules, 3x2. Rachel just didn't want the fight enough and Celdar took the victory on a split decision.

18th October 2008 - IFMA Amateurs, Cambridge

Results:

A mixed day for the Lumpini Gym, Michael Hawkins opponent failed to turn up, so Michael won by default under the IFMA rules. Rachel was up first and had a close fight with Claudia Celdar. Celdar and the KO Gym gave the trophy to Rachel at the end of the fight after they felt that she had won the fight. Ken Jones was up next and fought another very close fight, but just not enough to take the victory. Vikki Lewis put on a great performance against the agressive style of her opponent and won the first round, however at the end of round 1 we had to stop the fight as Vikki's nose was bleeding uncontrollably from an injury sustained in sparring a few weeks before.  Finally, Simon Eastwood saved the day with an expressive win against his opponent.

Ken Jones vs Viet Pham (Singto) 58kg  - Loss

Rachel Clark vs Claudia Celdar (KO Gym) 59kg - Loss

Vikki Lewis vs Deborah Heatrick (Pharya Pichai) 60.5kg - Loss

Simon Eastwood vs Thai Hoang (KO Gym) 66kg - Win

Michael Hawkins vs ?? (Elephant Gym) 77kg - Win By default

Above: Vikki Lewis in blue

Above: Simon Eastwood in blue

5th October 2008 Warriors Show, Crawley.

Results:

Dan Hope vs John Edwards (KO Gym) 5x2 Pro Thai Boxing - DAN LOSES ON POINTS

14th September 2008

Absolute Adrenaline - Opera House, Boscombe, Dorset

Results:

Well done to both Dan and Lee for their winning performances - a great night for the Lumpini Gym

Dan Hope vs Sam Rocha - Bulldog Gym (PRO MMA Rules) 3x5 DAN WINS BY FIRST ROUND SUBMISSION

Lee Taylor vs Dave Wright -Thai Works Gym (Muay Thai Rules) 3x2 LEE WINS ON POINTS