Tiger Muay Thai News Archive

May 22nd, 2011

Tiger Muay Thai and MMA welcomes back UFC fighter Brian Ebersole

Tiger Muay Thai and MMA Phuket would like to welcome back returning alumni Brian Ebersole. Brian is a veteran of over 60 professional MMA fights, and competed as a professional in Muay Thai, nearly 2 years ago during his previous training trip at Tiger Muay Thai.

Having recently been signed to the UFC, Brian Ebersole beat 19xUFC veteran Chris Lytle to capture the Fight Of The Night bonus for UFC Sydney Australia. Having already signed a contract to face UFC Legend Dennis Hallman on an upcoming UFC promotion, Brian Ebersole is using Tiger Muay Thai to jump start his training camp.

Ebersole joins the All-Star cast of BJJ Black Belts Ray Elbe and Steve Gable, along with WEC Vet Muhsin Corbbrey, UFC Vets Dorian Price and Brodie Farber, Ultimate Fighter alumni JJ Ambrose and Martial Combat Star Wiktor Svensson during the afternoon MMA class, and will be providing a FREE SEMINAR to the guest of TMT during his trip at Tiger Muay Thai and MMA Phuket.

May 21st, 2011

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt and Elite XC vet Steve Gable returns to Tiger Muay Thai and MMA Phuket

Tiger Muay Thai and MMA Phuket would like to welcome back Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Steve Gable.

As a professional fighter, Steve Gable has a 5-1 record and is an Elite XC veteran. Training out of the ‘Blackhouse’ gym in Southern California, Gable gets an opportunity to train with the premier mixed martial arts fighters in the world.

Having trained in 2010 at the Tiger Muay Thai and MMA Phuket facility, Gable is back as he prepares for an upcoming bout in the ‘Titans FC’ event promoted by Monte Cox. Look for more details to come regarding a FREE grappling seminar to the guests of Tiger Muay Thai.

May 20th, 2011

Tiger Muay Thai welcomes back UFC Veteran Brodie Farber

Brodie Farber has been coming to train at Tiger Muay Thai and MMA training camp Phuket, Thailand since 2007.

A multiple time guest, he has fought in the UFC, WEC, and several other ‘large’ MMA promotions. Competing in Muay Thai during his last trip to Thailand,

Brodie suffered a tough defeat when the doctor stopped the fight due to a cut sustained from a vicious elbow from his Thai opponent. Looking to continue developing as a fighter, Brodie-traditionally a wrestler turned boxer, has returned to Tiger Muay Thai and MMA Phuket to focus on his Muay Thai techiques as he prepares for an upcoming MMA fight in Southern California.

May 19th, 2011

Tiger Muay Thai Alumni Joe Ray beats Bellator vet. John Kelly wins MW Championship

Congratulations to American Top Team fighter and Tiger Muay Thai and MMA training camp, Phuket, Thailand Alumni Joe Ray on his recent win against Bellator FC vet John Kelly. Joe Ray, known for his powerful hands displayed great Brazilian Jiu Jitsu technique submitting his opponent via Armbar. Fighting for the for the Champions Fighting Alliance, a MMA promotion in Florida-Joe Ray, already a Martial Combat Superfight Champion added their Middleweight Championship belt to his resume with the impressive showing.

With the win Joe Ray improved his record to 5-1, with his only defeat coming via a VERY CONTROVERSIAL decision on HD Net.

Joe Ray was a member of the Tiger Muay Thai team that went 12-3 during the Martial Combat 2010 season, which was shown on TV in 24 countries to a broadcast of over 310 million homes.

May 19th, 2011

Female Tiger Muay Thai Alumni Cat Zingano wins via Vicious KO

Tiger Muay Thai and MMA training camp, Phuket, Thailand alumni Cat Zingano defeated her Japanese opponent via KO when she picked her above her head and slammed her to the mat. Already an accomplished grappler, Cat Zingano won the ADCC trials earlier this year. The impressive performance improved her record to 6-0 and firmly places her amongst the top 5 in the world for women competing at her weight.

Training at Tiger Muay Thai and MMA Phuket in preparation to her fight against Carina Damm (win viaTKO), Cat along with her trainer-husband Mauricio Zingano, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt conducted a free Nogi grappling seminar for the guest of Tiger Muay Thai and MMA Phuket.

With the victory over Takayo Hashi, Cat captured another Championship belt to put around her waist. For more info on Cat and her husband Mauricio Zingano check out their gym’s website http://zinganobjj.com/

May 16th, 2011

Tiger Muay Thai welcomes UFC veteran and TUF alumni Dorian Price

Tiger Muay Thai and MMA training camp, Phuket, Thailand welcomes UFC veteran and TUF alumni Dorian Price

Dorian Price became a household name when he was competing on Season 6 of the UFC’s reality TV show ‘The Ultimate Fighter’. A Muay Thai specialist with over 20 bouts, Dorian has found success competing in MMA and has a professional record of 8-4. Working as a trainer, Dorian has found success with Mark Coleman, Rich Franklin, and Jorge Gurgel.

Looking to continue competing in Muay Thai, Dorian purchased a one-way ticket to Tiger Muay Thai and will be representing the gym June 12th in China when he competes in his first Professional Sanda bout. (Sanda is a Chinese form of Kickboxing)

Dorian has been training with the All-star cast currently training at Tiger Muay Thai including; Muhsin Corbbrey, Steve Gable, Brodie Farber, Wiktor Svensson, and resident BJJ Black Belt Ray Elbe. Look for Dorian to compete on ESPN later this year when he fights for Martial Combat.