Tiger Muay Thai News Archive

March 30th, 2011

TMT goes undefeated in Master Toddy’s ‘Thai Fight Club’ MMA promotion shown on Live TV in Pattaya Thailand

Tiger Muay Thai and MMA training camp, Phuket, Thailand and MMA Phuket put on an impressive performance last weekend, as the team went 2-0 in televised bouts for Master Toddy’s ‘Thai Fight Club’ MMA promotion in Pattaya Thailand.

Justin Governale competing as an Amateur in MMA faced top 10 ranked Rajadamnern Stadium fighter Mardsing Suriya, a veteran of over 100 professional Full Rules Muay Thai bouts. After a misplaced high kick by Suriya, Governale followed his Thai opponent to the ground, and showcased his grappling skills.

A BJJ Blue Belt, Justin was able to establish the mount while effectively utilizing his Ground and Pound. A very tough Suriya, showed heart as he continued to fight through the bad position, eventually causing a scramble as he attempted to escape back to his feet. Governale impressed the entire crowed when he calmly transitioned into a 10 finger Guillotine submission, giving him the victory at 2:27 of Round 1.

The other bout of the night featured former Muhsin Corbbrey student, and TMT fighter Matt Merria face Russian Yuri Sovenko of the Bangkok Fight Club. Yuri having missed the rules meeting, landed an intentional knee to the head of Matt during the bout. Referee Eric Gerber, a BJJ Brown Belt and MMA Instructor at Fairtex Banglapee stopped the bout deducting a point from Yuri. Giving Matt 5 minutes to fully recover from the illegal blow, the match was restarted.

Seeking retribution, Matt landed a knee to the head of his own against Yuri, as he quickly put his hand on the floor, making him a grounded opponent (3 points of contact). Stopping the match again Eric Gerber deducted a point from Merria, warning both fighters to follow the rules. Starting the 2nd round with aggressive striking, both fighters attempted ‘Superman’ punches, before Matt was able to get the bout to the ground and secure the Tapout submission at 2:44 of Rd. 2 via Heel Hook submission.

Special Thanks to American Top Team Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt and Tiger Muay Thai and MMA Phuket Alumni Adam Kayoom for cornering Matt Merria and Justin Governale as head coach Ray Elbe was working as the Master of Ceremonies for the fights, and was unable to be in their corners. With the success of the first Thai Fight Club event, look for Master Toddy to continue bringing MMA to Thailand. Other notables in attendance included promoter Bobby Gerrits, K-1 Max star Ole Laursen, and MMA Icon Bob Sapp.

March 29th, 2011

Upcoming Tiger Muay Thai and MMA Fights Worldwide

Upcoming Tiger Muay Thai and MMA training Camp, Phuket, Thailand fights worldwide

28 March 2011 @ Patong Thaiboxing Stadium
Robert from USA.
Siamond from Sweden
Pui-man-wan from Holland.
31 March 2011 @ Patong Thai Boxing Stadium
Jack from USA.
TMT fighter Palangphet
1 April 2011 @ Bangla Muay Thai Stadium
Tom from England
Jimmy from Scotland.
TMT.fighter Samsion
6 April 2011
Joe from England
TMT Trainer Fakanong
6 April 2011 @ Songkla Province
TMT Fighter Kok
7 April 2011 @ Patong Thai Boxing Stadium
Derek from USA.
TMT Trainer Ngoo
7 April 2011 @ Trang Province
Matthew from USA.
Nadia from Canada
TMT Trainer Tanwa

March 29th, 2011

Thailand’s #1 homegrown MMA fighter Ngoo Ditty beats former WMC Champion Abbas Ahmadi in Malaysia’s historic first MMA event

While the guests of Tiger Muay Thai and MMA training camp, Phuket, Thailand were enjoying food and drinks at the BBQ Beatdown this past weekend, Ngoo Ditty was at work in Malasyia. Coached by BJJ Purple Belt Wiktor Svensson, Ngoo competed against former WMC Muay Thai Champion Abbas Ahmadi in a Mixed Martial Arts Bout that was the first of it’s kind in the country of Malaysia.

In front of a sold out Cheras Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, Ngoo, a BJJ Blue Belt under Professor Ray Elbe put on a grappling clinic. Securing an early takedown with double underhooks, Ngoo landed in the half guard before quickly transitioning to mount. With Ngoo attacking with brutal ground and pound, Abbas had no choice but to turn his back, giving Ngoo the RNC submission victory at 2 minutes 15 seconds of the first round.

With this victory Ngoo improves his professional MMA record to 3-2 With International fights against Top Talent in promotions from International countries China, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia.

March 26th, 2011

Tiger Muay Thai and MMA alumni Brayden Summers and Joe Ray look to move up the MMA Rankings

Joe Ray and Brayden Summers are two Tiger Muay Thai and MMA training camp, Phuket, Thailand alumni who are on a mission, to prove they are one of the top unsigned prospects in their divisions.

Brayden Summers a BJJ Blue Belt under Ray Elbe and representing Team Nemesis is currently 3-0, with his last win being an impressive submission victory shown on ESPN in 24 different countries against a Chinese regional wrestling champion. Looking to prove himself as one of the top lightweight prospects in Australia, Brayden will be facing the undefeated Rusty Mcbride as a featured fight for the Kings of Kombat promotion April 2nd in Keysborough Australia.

Any Tiger Muay Thai fans in Australia wanting to check out the event live are encouraged to ‘add’ Brayden Summers on Facebook and purchase their tixs directly from him.

Joe Ray formerly of team FFA now fighting out of American Top Team is another Tiger Muay Thai and MMA Phuket alumni. Having captured the Martial Combat superfight belt with an impressive 5 second KO over Evolve Singapore World BJJ Champion Zorobabel Moreira, Joe Ray is considered a top American Welterweight prospect and a future UFC fighter. Fighting April 16th, against the 5-2 John Kelley,Ray is looking to make his controversial loss on HD Net to South African slugger Jeremy Smith a thing of the past. Competing at a catch weight of 180lbs, an impressive win against Kelley should put Joe Ray in the mix for a title shot at 170lbs with the MFA-Florida.

March 23rd, 2011

TMT’s Thai Hulk competes in Musashi’s Mr. Thailand 2011

Tiger Muay Thai and MMA training camp, Phuket, Thailand’s Peter “Thai Hulk” prepares to enter the competition for the 2011 Musashi Mr. Thailand Body building competition scheduled for Thursday, March 24 in Sukothai, Thailand.

Peter, a professional bodybuilder and fitness instructor, placed third in last year’s competition and 4th the previous year.

Peter prepares diligently each year for the competition and cuts an amazing amount of weight for definition.

Good luck to the “Thai Hulk” and demolishing this years competition.

March 22nd, 2011

Dana White flys Tiger Muay Thai colors in HD Net Interview

In his latest interview with HD Net, it was Dana White flying Tiger Muay Thai colors as he wore a Tiger Muay Thai shirt during his HD Net interview on the UFC’s recent purchase of Strikeforce. White was also seen bearing the TMT shirt at the latest UFC weigh-ins last week.
White shocked the world near the new year as he helped save the life of Tiger Muay Thai trainer Rattanachai’s daughter, Tuptim. White donated $50,000 for the operation and medicine required to save Tuptim’s life. That along with donations and events by Tiger Muay thai and friends in Phuket has helped Tuptim to a strong recovery.
Check out Dana Whites HD Net Interview in TMT colors.