Forrest takes fight to Thailand

MUAY THAI: Gladstone ’s Eileen Forrest was impressive when she fought at "Rocky II" in October but now she is seeking to gain more experience by fighting and training in Thailand, the home of Muay Thai.

Forrest ’s display in Rockhampton was not only memorable for her all-action contest with calm before the storm as once the bell sounded the start of the contest she was a blur of action as the two fighters traded blows.

Forrest won that fight on a points decision.

In her first fight in Thailand, held appropriately enough on Boxing Day, Forrest did not take the chance of Kiwi Bronwyn Wylie in the 59kg division but also for her distinctive entrance to the ring.

As the crowd at the Stadium Nighclub waited for the bout to start Forrest performed a gentle dance routine known as a Ram Muay ritual dance.

This interlude lasted a little over five minutes but it was the leaving the result to a judge ’s decision.

The Gladstone fightei after a slow start, began hurting her Thai opponent with a series of attacks with her knee.

In the second round, with her opponent backing away from the onslaught, Forrest ’s right fist came into play, smashing into the Thai ’s face and causing her nose to bleed.

That was enough for the Thai fighter and Forrest took the contest on a technical knock out.

The Gladstone girl has her next match-up tomorrow night.

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