Local Muay Thai fighter wins championship 

– After five rounds of fighting last Saturday in Anaheim, Atascadero fighter Julia “Jewels” Perez won the first ever Muay Thai Ultimate Bantamweight Championship. All judges scored the bout 49-46 in favor of Perez by unanimous decision.

Perez said that she wanted to thank Faith Venus Amsterdam of Muay Thai Ultimate Promotions; her trainer, Kru Albert Malatamban, of Elite Muay Thai; and sponsor, Ryan Joiner, of Athlon Elite in San Luis Obispo.

The fighter will be hosting a fundraising event this Saturday for Muay Thai training costs in Thailand. For more information about Perez and Elite Muay Thai Academy, visit:elitemuaythaiacademy.com.

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