Tiger Muay Thai News Archive

March 4th, 2011

Phuket Best TV: Special Video – BBQ Beatdown at Tiger Muay Thai and MMA

Phuket Best TV (English Channel) Presents: BBQ Beatdown at Tiger Muay Thai & MMA , Thaiboxing and Mixed Martial Arts Training Camp in Phuket, Thailand.
Phuket Best TV was at BBQ Beatdown 34 with DJ Tank, Thaitanium DJ, and TMT crew for a night of BBQ, fun, and fights.
This is the 60 second version with a new video being posted this week.

March 4th, 2011

Tiger Muay Thai alumni Cyrille Diabate fighting this weekend when Versus presents the UFC

French striking legend Cyrille Diabate is no stranger to the spotlight.  Having been a coach for Dan Henderson’s team USA during season 9 of the Ultimate Fighter, and with notable fights against Rick Rofous, Shogun, Luis Cane, he is well established in Combat Sports.

Currently with a 1-1 record in the UFC, Cyrille traveled to Tiger Muay Thai and MMA Phuket to kickstart his training camp against Steve Cantwell.  Cyrille will be on the undercard of the UFC event being presented by the Versus network.

March 3rd, 2011

Tiger Muay Thai Alumni Fitch and Ebersole go 2-0 at UFC 127

UFC 127 in Australia was one of the fastest sold out events for Mixed Martial Arts in 2011.  The fight card was highlighted by 3 Tiger Muay Thai alumnus, which was motivation enough for Tiger Muay Thai and MMA Phuket’s head coach and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Magical Ray Elbe to attend live.

In the Main Event Jon Fitch looked to improve his 13-1 record in the UFC as he faced multiple division champion BJ Penn.  In a controversial bout that was ruled a DRAW, Fitch dominated the final round scoring a 10-8 on two of the judges score cards.  With his only loss coming by decision to GSP, Fitch has earned his shot at a rematch for the UFC Welterweight belt and should be facing the winner of GSP Vs. Jake Shields  (also a TMT alumnus) later this year.

Brian Ebersole a former guest instructor at Tiger Muay Thai and a veteran of 60+ professional MMA fights made his UFC debut against title contender Chris Lytle.  Accepting the fight on two weeks notice as a last minute replacement for former WEC Champion Carlos Condit, Ebersole was a 5-1 underdog.  Utilizing an unorthodox striking style and capitalizing on several Muay Thai knees and Elbow combinations, Ebersole won a unanimous decision 30-27.  Dana White awarded his performance with a 70,000$ Fight Of The Night Bonus.

The third bout featuring a Tiger Muay Thai and MMA Phuket alumni was Jamie Te Huna against Swedish superstar Alexander Gustafsson. Te Huna a native of N.Z. now living in Australia, donated 100% of his fight purse to the recent Australian flood victims (a gesture that was matched by the UFC).  Looking to capitalize on his wrestling, Te Huna got caught in a scramble and was forced to submit to a RNC submission.  A disappointing loss, but one that will be motivating as he prepares for his next bout in the UFC.

March 2nd, 2011

Tiger Muay Thai presents UFC President @DanaWhite with a gift of appreciation for his life saving donation.

While attending UFC 127 in Sydney Australia Tiger Muay Thai and MMA Phuket, Thailand and former TUFF fighter and head coach Ray Elbe and Grainne Farrell of Lotus Medical International arranged to meet with UFC President Dana White and present him with a gift of appreciation.

3x Lumpinee Champion and Tiger Muay Thai instructor Rattanachai was in desperate need of a miracle when his 7 month old daughter was told that she needed a liver transplant within 6 weeks, or she was going to die.  The cost of the medical operation came close to 50,000USD and the entire Tiger Muay Thai community started fundraising efforts to get as much of the total collected as possible, several people gave donations as the team worked towards their goal.  Hearing about baby Tuptim’s hardship, Dana White got a hold of Tiger Muay Thai and generously donated the remaining sums to complete the operation.

It has now been several weeks since the medical procedure and Tuptim is making a full recovery.  Dana’s amazing act of generosity, combined with the actions of the Tiger Muay Thai community saved a child’s life.

TMT would like to thank everyone who helped with the life saving fundraiser, and would like to let Dana White know that he always has a ‘home’ with the Tiger Muay Thai family should he ever decide to visit Phuket Thailand.

February 26th, 2011

Tiger Muay Thai’s BBQ Beatdown 34: Featuring DJ Southside of Thaitanium

BBQ Beatdown 34 on Saturday, February 26, 2011 at Tiger Muay Thai and MMA training camp, Phuket, Thailand looks to be one of the biggest and best BBQ’s of the year.

Starting the day off with Muay Thai beach training and an afternoon football game between guests and trainers, then BBQ Beatdown 34 at 7:00 p.m.

The BBQ features local celebrity DJ Tank and Thailand’s popular DJ Southside of Thaitanium spinning disks and music for guests all night long.

Tiger Muay Thai fitness and weight-loss guest James Mason will be having a clothes burning celebration as he has lost 60 Kg training. Congratulations James.

Krabi Krabong and knife fighting instructor Simon will be giving a demonstration in Krabi Krabong sword fighting and then introducing TMT guests to our new charity program helping fighters and trainers in need.

Following the BBQ and special events will be 11 Muay Thai smoker fights, 2 MMA fights and a DJ battle with guests deciding the winner.

TMT’s new ring-card girls will be modeling our new clothing line and calling the rounds during fights.

Welcome to all to come out and join in the fun.

February 25th, 2011

UFC 127 in Sydney, Australia to feature 3 Tiger Muay Thai Alumni

Top fighters are willing to travel to learn the most authentic Muay Thai training available at Tiger Muay Thai and MMA training camp, Phuket, Thailand. UFC 127 features 3 fighters who have visited the Tiger Muay Thai and MMA Phuket Training Facility.

Australian-based New Zealander and TMT Alumni Jamie Te Huna will face Once Beaten Swede Alexander Gustafsson.

Ozzy-Yankee and Tiger Muay Thai guest instructor Brian Ebersole will face Chris Lytle.

American Kickboxing Academy star and TMT alumni Jon Fitch will face former Champion BJ Penn.

Head MMA Coach MagicalRay Elbe will be attending the UFC in Sydney Australia to support the Tiger Muay Thai alumni. Elbe will spend the weekend networking with various promoters and managers and we are eagerly looking forward to an upcoming announcement regarding a former UFC Champion hosting a seminar at the Tiger Muay Thai and MMA Phuket training facility.

Any TMT guest who are in Australia for the UFC. Jamie Te Huna will be holding his official afterparty at Jacksons on George, stop by and meet the fighters.