Tiger Muay Thai News Archive

November 12th, 2011

JJ Ambrose moves one step closer to the @ufc improving his Pro MMA record to 17-3 with win in Guam

Congratulations to Tracy Hess Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt and Tiger Muay Thai and MMA Phuket wrestling coach JJ Ambrose on his impressive performance in Guam.

Competing on the main card for one of the premier fight organizations within the Pan Pacific region, JJ defeated Sebastian Garguier. A veteran of 20 professional fights, Sebastian was a tougher opponent than expected, lasting it three rounds and forcing JJ to win via judges decision.

Showcasing superior ground work, JJ dictated the pace of the bout with good ring control and perfectly timed takedowns. Maintaining top control JJ passed guard, and mounted Sebastian several times throughout the first two rounds of action. Putting his striking on display in round 3, JJ finally started showing his improved Muay Thai striking to the delight of the crowd.

Improving his professional MMA record to 17-3, having last loss in 2008 to current UFC standout Mike Pyle, the 24 year old American Kickboxing Academy representative is hoping a call from the UFC isn’t too far away.

November 11th, 2011

MMA Phuket’s Claire Haigh awarded with a controversial DRAW during MMA bout in China

Already a 3x World Champion in Muay Thai, Tiger Muay Thai and MMA Phuket star Claire Haigh has been dabbling her hand in the sport of MMA. A Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Blue Belt and currently Undefeated as a professional in Mixed Martial Arts competition, Claire Haigh is ranked top 20 in the world for female MMA fighters competing at 135lbs.

Heading to Beijing China as a member of Ole Laursen’s International Team Legacy gym, Claire was cornered by Malik Mawlayi for her fight against Chinese Superstar and Film personality Tang Jin.

The bout originally scheduled for 3 rounds, was ruled a DRAW following the completion of round 2. Disappointed with the ruling, Claire dealt with a ‘stacked deck’ the entire night as she competed against her Chinese National opponent. Watching the bout stopped during round 2 for the doctors to ‘work on’ a bloody cut, Claire felt she was ahead on the score cards heading into a third and final round. Feeling the momentum of the fight in her favor, she was disappointed when the promotion unexpectedly stopped the fight in between rounds ruling the bout a DRAW.

Expect Claire Haigh to continue competing in MMA as she looks to establish herself as one of the best Combat Sports Athletes in Asia.

November 9th, 2011

Tiger Muay Thai and MMA Phuket Alumni Cyrille Diabate suffers disappointing defeat @ UFC 138

Tiger Muay Thai and MMA Phuket Aluni Cyrill Diabate faced Australian BJJ Pioineer Anthony Perosh at UFC 138 in the UK. Showcasing superior footwork and ring movement in round Diabate used rangy punches to win the score cards for round 1.

Anthony Perosh, a teammate of Tiger Muay Thai alumni Elvis Sinosic looked to move the bout to the floor in round 2 as the fight began to play out as a classic striker Vs. grappler bout. Catching an aggressive kick to the body by Diabate, Perosh was able to get the bout to the mat and secure the RNC at 3:09 of the 2nd round.

Diabate a legend in French MMA watched his UFC record fall to 2-2. Look for Cyrille to regroup during his next training camp and return to the octagon with vengeance.

November 7th, 2011

Tiger Muay Thai alumni and BJJ Black Belt Tomasz ”Pajak” Stasiak looks to stay undefeated with MMA fight in Poland

Tiger Muay Thai and MMA Phuket would like to wish Poland MMA star Tomasz ”Pajak” Stasiak good luck on his December 3rd fight in Poland. Currently 3-0 as a professional, Tomasz a Brazilian Jiu JItsu Black Belt is looking to keep his record undefeated.

Kicking off his training camp at Tiger Muay Thai and MMA Phuket with 6 other teammate from the famous Berserker’s Grappling team last month at Tiger Muay Thai and MMA Phuket, he is in great shape heading into his upcoming bout against Pawel Ilnick.

November 3rd, 2011

@Tigermuaythai Kru Phatet gets set for WMC Championship fight and Seminar at Paul Daley’s gym in the UK

With Tiger Muay Thai and MMA training camp, Phuket, Thailand Muay Thai trainer, Phatet, now married to one time Tiger Muay Thai fighter Lora, he has moved to the UK.

Looking to get back into the competitive ring and once again establish himself as one of the top Muay Thai fighters in the world, Phatet will face UK standout Kieran Keddle for the WMC ‘Say No To Drugs‘ Championship belt later this month.

A veteran of over 250 fights, Phatet will stay in the UK after his fight to be with his wife Lora, and continue instructing Muay Thai. Look for news regarding an upcoming Muay Thai seminar at the UK’s Spirit Dojo Gym.

November 2nd, 2011

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Ray Elbe volunteers with 7 other Black Belts to raise money for Thailand flood victims with a BJJ Seminar in BKK

Tiger Muay Thai and MMA Training Camp, Phuket, Thailand’s Ray Elbe heads to Bangkok to join in BJJ community relief for flooding.

Phuket Thailand has been largely unaffected by the recent flooding in Thailand, however many in the country have witnessed their homes flooded and their businesses ruined with the recent tragedy.

Looking to help the community, 8 of the leading Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belts came together on Monday oct 24th for a special 5 hour Brazilian Jiu Jitsu seminar. With over 100+ years worth of Grappling experience, participants from all over the region headed to the Grand Opening of the Q23 Academy, home of America Top Team academy as professors

Stephen Kamphuis
Marcos Escobar
Andy Wang
Makoto Ogasawara
Dan Simmler
Ray Elbe
Rodrigo Caporal
and
Adam Kayoom

gave techniques in exchange for donations of food-clothing-or money. Raising close to 40,000THB with the help of the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Association of Thailand, the entire Southeast Asian BJJ Community showed amazing unity working together for such a worth cause.