Tiger Muay Thai News Archive

February 8th, 2012

Tiger Muay Thai alumni Adam Schindler improves professional MMA record to 10-3 with TKO win against Yoshiaki Takahashi

Congratulations to Tiger Muay Thai and MMA Phuket, Thailand training camp alumni Adam Schindler on his impressive performance against Japanese Pancrase veteran Yoshiaki Takashi.

A Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt, Adam Schindler is regarded as one of the top Lightweights currently not signed to the UFC. A veteran of the Bellator and Strikeforce promotions, Schindler’s impressive TKO victory against Takashi came after back to back losses against World Ranked LW Ronnie Mann and a closely contested bout against the 12-0 Jeremy Spoon.

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February 6th, 2012

TMT Partners with Spartan Fighting Championship to Bring Authentic Muay Thai to the USA

Tiger Muay Thai’s vision of bringing authentic Muay Thai training to the rest of the world is moving one step closer to fruition with an exciting collaboration between Spartan Fighting Championship (SFC) in Kentucky and TMT.

“What makes this special is that Southeast Asia’s number one Muay Thai training camp will be teaming up with Kentucky’s number one promoter to offer people a real glimpse inside Muay Thai as a combat sport,” explains TMT owner William McNamara, whose camp has run a litany of training camps for various professional MMA fighters including Brian Ebersole, Paul Daley, and Jake Shields.

“It was quite easy to identify what is considered to be the best promotion of MMA events in Kentucky with SFC.”

Although only two years old, SFC has already made a major impact on the MMA scene by pushing itself into the top 10 per cent of MMA promotions within the United States. It has held eleven events and has expanded into Ohio with its eye now on West Virginia and Tennessee.

“Owner Terry Callihan runs a tight ship and an organized event that puts quality fighters on the mat. TMT will provide an entirely new level of training for MMA fighters in this region by bringing in some of TMT and Thailand’s best trainers and fighters.”

McNamara goes on to say that this will be a great opportunity to showcase Thai culture as it relates to Muay Thai and that it will allow for Tiger fighters to get exposure in the US by training, fighting and running seminars.

Callihan agrees, saying it’s an exciting prospect that will allow for a dynamic partnership.

“The opportunity to work with Tiger Muay Thai is a huge compliment. I am very humbled at the chance, and look forward to the cross-promotion. William and I have a lot of the same business ideas, values and structures within our organizations. I feel like TMT partnering up with SFC is meant to be.”

Although he’s created a promotion that puts more fans in seats than any other in the area, Callihan remains extremely humble saying his organization’s rapid growth can be summed up in a very simple philosophy.

“What it comes down to is that we have a ‘fighters first, fans only’ mindset. We take care of our fighters and treat them as the professionals they are. We try to treat everyone with a high level of respect.”

The partnership is still in the infancy stages, but both parties agree that the future is bright.

“Our ideas are growing and growing,” says an excited Callihan. “TMT and SFC have a great chemistry. With such similar ideas and goals, nothing can stop us.”

February 6th, 2012

Tiger Muay Thai and MMA welcomes back M-1 Global Champion Yasubey Enemoto

Yasubey Enomoto along with his older brother Felipe have been coming to Tiger Muay Thai and MMA Phuket for training trips since 2008, when they both won their division at the Nevertap Asia grappling tournament.

A Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt, Yasubey along with Felipe own the Enomoto Dojo in Switzerland. A Champion for the Russian owned M-1 Global Organization, Yasubey was a finalist in the Sengoku Welterweight Tournament. With a Professional record of 9-3, Yasubey is regarded as one of the top Welterweights currently fighting outside the UFC.

Arriving at Tiger Muay Thai earlier this week, Yasubey will be cornering his older brother Felipe as he faces K-1 Max veteran Ole Laursen at the One Fighting Championship scheduled to occur Feb. 11th in Jakarta Indonesia.

February 4th, 2012

Tiger Muay Thai alumni Varaporn Poorisrisak becomes first Thai female to capture gold at the European BJJ Championships

Congratulations to Tiger Muay Thai and MMA training camp, Phuket, Thailand alumni Varaporn Poorisrisak on her well deserved Gold Medal at the recently concluded European Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championships.

A three stripe White Belt who trains full time at the CSA Denmark academy, Vara weighed in nearly 4 kilos below the weight allowance for her division. With nearly 2,500 competitors the European’s is one of the largest IBJJF tournaments in the world. Winning three consecutive matches, Vara became the first Thai female to capture a Gold medal at the European BJJ Championships.

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February 3rd, 2012

Upcoming Tiger Muay Thai and MMA Fights Worldwide

Upcoming Tiger Muay thai and MMA training camp, Phuket, Thailand fights: Worldwide

8 February 2012 @ Bangla Muay Thai stadium
Tou Hydewan from USA.
Glen Odlum from Australia

10 February 2012 @ Bangla Muay Thai stadium
Mathew Samper from USA
Richard Bunting from England

13 February 2012 @ Patong Thai Boxing stadium
Tyson Maetin from Australia
Rafael Pinto from Brazil
Caroline Karlsen from Norway

February 3rd, 2012

Professor Elbe gives BJJ Seminar at Tiger Muay Thai and MMA Affiliate Sparta Muay Thai- Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

The sports of Mixed Martial Arts and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu are truly going global. With the recent announcement that Asia’s premier Mixed Martial Arts organization the One Fighting Championship is planning on holding a professional MMA event in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, Sparta Muay Thai picked a perfect opportunity to host Tiger Muay Thai Phuket’s head MMA Instructor and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Professor Ray Elbe.

With over 30 students showing up from 5 different combat sports academies within the Kuala Lumpur Malaysia attending, the seminar showcased the unity within the growing region of Malaysia that the athletes have.

Sparta Muay Thai, an official Tiger Muay Thai affiliate will be hosting more seminars in the upcoming months, featuring trainers from around the world. Look for TMT Phuket to continue working with Sparta Muay Thai as former TMT Phuket coach Andrew Gardineer arrives in KL mid March to begin leading their grappling program.

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