Tiger Muay Thai News Archive

January 28th, 2012

Tiger Muay Thai welcomes back top Canadian LW Prosepct and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt Jason Saggo

Jason Saggo first came to Tiger Muay Thai and MMA Phuket as an inexperienced Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Blue Belt with zero professional experience in 2007.

Working along side Professor Elbe, Saggo competed in Submission Grappling, Muay Thai, and several Amateur BBQ Beatdown fights during his first trip to Tiger Muay Thai and MMA Phuket.

Fastforward 5 years, and several return trips to Tiger Muay Thai and MMA Phuket, and Jason Saggo is now considered one of the top Lightweight prospects not currently signed to the UFC.

6-1 as a professional in MMA, Saggo is now a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt with professional experience competing in Muay Thai. Staying 3 months during this training trip to Thailand, Saggo is already considering a possible drop to the Featherweight division, and is actively looking to sign a fight contract with a major MMA promotion.

January 27th, 2012

Tiger Muay Thai and MMA Phuket welcomes Hiliti Karlstad fighter Christoffer Svensson

Tiger Muay Thai and MMA Phuket welcomes Hilti Karlstad team fighter Christoffer Svensson to the training facility.

A Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt, Christoffer is a veteran of over 7 professional MMA bouts. Known for his powerful takedowns, and submission skills, Svensson is looking to add more Muay Thai technique into his game as he prepares to step back into the cage this march in Sweden.

With the UFC heading to Sweden soon, Christoffer is looking to get back into the win column and begin working his way towards a major fight contract in 2012.

Look for Christoffer to continue working with Bellator LW fighter JJ Ambrose and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Professor Elbe as he gets his training camp into full swing at Tiger Muay Thai training camp and MMA Phuket.

January 24th, 2012

Tiger Muay Thai welcomes Danish superstar Simon Carlsen as he prepares for next MMA bout

A multiple time Kickboxing Champion, Simon Calrsen of Denmark has quickly established himself as one of the top Middleweights in Scandinavian MMA.

Currently 5-3 as a professional in Mixed Martial Arts, Carlsen owns a victory over fellow Tiger Muay Thai and MMA Phuket Alumni Attila Vegh (recently signed to Bellator). Known for his powerful striking Simon is coming of a split decision win against King Of The Cage veteran Robert Sarkozi.

Training for an upcoming March, MMA fight in Denmark, look for Simon to continue training with the Pro MMA fight team at Tiger Muay Thai.

January 24th, 2012

Tiger Muay Thai’s JJ Ambrose makes MTV2 Bellator Season 6 Lightweight tournament

JJ Ambrose first came to Tiger Muay Thai and MMA Phuket as a guest. Fresh off a disappointing UFC‘s Ultimate Fighter Elimination bout, Ambrose headed to Asia to refocus his career. Winning 17 out of his first 20 professional bouts, Ambrose eventually made the move fulltime to Asia and accepted a wrestling position with Tiger Muay Thai.

A Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt under Tracy Hess of the Subfighter academy, Ambrose will be fighting Brent Weedman in the opening round of the Bellator Lightweight Tournament this March.

Undefeated in professional Muay Thai bouts in Thailand, Tiger Muay Thai is looking forward to coach Ambrose showcasing his improved striking skills.

January 23rd, 2012

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt and Ground Control gym owner Rocky Marcantoni trains @TigerMuayThai

Tiger Muay Thai and MMA Phuket training camp, Thailand welcomes Rocky Marcantoni who will be staying for a 3 week training camp.

A black belt under John Rallo, Rocky has had an opportunity to train with many of the stars of the game including; Renzo Gracie, Sean Alvarez, Matt Serra, and Ricardo Almeida. Earning his black belt in 2008, Rocky currently owns the Ground Control Gym in Washington DC, USA.

Look for Rocky to work in with the students and run a free Nogi clinic for the guest of Tiger Muay Thai during his training trip.

January 22nd, 2012

Tiger Muay Thai fighter Dorian Price to face Ryan Bigler at PXC Philippines MMA event

Tiger Muay Thai and MMA Phuket team sponsored fighter Dorian Price will be stepping back into the Octagon with an upcoming MMA fight against UFC hopeful Ryan Bigler at the Pacific Xtreme Fighting Championship event in the Manila Philippines Feb. 18th.

Dorian Price, an Ultimate Fighter alumni and a UFC Veteran, will be returning to the cage for the first time since his 2007 UFC loss. Rededicating his career to Muay Thai, the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt was recently ranked the #5 Light Heavyweight in North American competing in Muay Thai.

Look for D, to continue working his takedown defense with Coach Ambrose, while developing his grappling with Professor Elbe during his upcoming training camp.