Tulum’s Muay Thai Showdown: La Rusa vs The Experience

Two female fighters posing for a championship event with one in a black tank top and the other in a light-colored outfit

Tulum, Mexico — The local Muay Thai scene is set for one of its most awaited confrontations with the return to the ring of Samantha "La Rusa" Ibargüen of the Tulum Fight Club, who will face Cami "The Experience" from the Tulum Striking Academy. The two fighters will meet on December 13 during the Tulum Championship Vol. 3, a tournament sanctioned by WBC Muay Thai México that will bring together the sporting community of the municipality.

Samantha Ibargüen, known for her aggressive style and dominance in the clinch, is returning after a notable trajectory in regional competitions where she has achieved multiple victories by unanimous decision. Her discipline and technique have made her one of the most solid fighters from the Tulum Fight Club, where she is considered a role model for new generations of athletes.

Across the ring will be Cami "The Experience," a competitor who has risen quickly within the local circuit thanks to her explosiveness, adaptability, and strong long-range defense. Cami has participated in state tournaments and friendly matches that have positioned her as a strategic and difficult rival to decipher. Her presence represents the consolidation of the formative work of the Tulum Striking Academy, a school that has gained prominence in the regional Muay Thai landscape in recent years.

The Tulum Championship Vol. 3 has established itself as a key platform for emerging fighters and experienced athletes, offering bouts with official rules and professional supervision under the sanction of WBC Muay Thai México. For this edition, organizers anticipate a night of high intensity, with a considerable attendance of fans, family members, and students from both academies.

The fight between "La Rusa" Ibargüen and "The Experience" represents not only a sporting duel but also the strengthening of local talent in a discipline that continues to gain followers in Tulum. With contrasting styles, solid backgrounds, and the backing of two academies that promote the growth of Muay Thai in the municipality, the matchup is generating expectations both inside and outside the local circuit.

The event will take place on December 13, 2025, and aims to establish itself as an annual fixture for the martial arts community of Tulum, showcasing the momentum this discipline has gained in the city and the competitive level its representatives continue to achieve.


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