Lambton-based Tebbutts Mixed Martial Arts Academy recently took part in a competition in Kempton Park.
“The competition was tough and it required a lot of focus and determination from each participant, including our club members,” said Master Alex Tebbutt.
Tebbutt said his club members were able to endure the robustness of the competition and performed well.
“Through the tough challenges, our members still managed to excel and produce great results; they brought home 44 medals in total,” he added.
“I am very proud of all of them; I would like to commend them on the hard work they put in during training and competitions.”
In other news, Pietie “Thunder” Coxen, an Extreme Fighting Championship (EFC) fighter, has also recently joined the club.
“I started training with the club around August and I must say they are a good family, they took me in right away and they are really great” said Coxen.
He added that, besides the warm welcome, he is really happy with the speedy progress he has made at the club.
“I am definitely learning a lot here; I mean, with just two weeks of training with the club, I could already see improvement, Master Alex is a really great coach,” he said.
“There are good athletes here and I want to promote this gym.
“I want to take all my knowledge and talent and share it with the athletes at the club, to help them in future.”
The Elsburg fighter started competing at EFC more than a year ago and has made three appearances in the hexagon, with a record of one win and two losses.
Coxen is currently preparing for EFC 36, which is scheduled to take place on December 11 (tomorrow), at the Coca-Cola Dome, Johannesburg.
The local fighter now has three different coaches.
“Wade Henderson is my jiu-jitsu and head coach, Nicki Ness Boosens trains me for boxing and now I have Master Alex assisting me with kickboxing,” explained Coxen.
“I will combine all that training and, hopefully, become the next champion.”
Tebbutt added that the club fully supports Coxen.
“I am happy that EFC people come to the club for training assistance, it shows the club’s growth,” he said.
“One thing that I like the most about Coxen is that he is not big-headed, but rather humble; he is always willing to learn and help others, and he is a good man.
“We, at the club, wish him the best of luck at his fight.”
