Tiger Muay Thai News Archive

December 8th, 2011

Tiger Muay Thai Heats Up with the Arrival of Fight Girl Ariana Ramirez

Tiger Muay Thai and MMA training camp, Phuket, Thailand: Heats Up with the Arrival of Fight Girl Ariana Ramirez

Tongues were wagging today at TMT as female Muay Thai world champion and star of Oxygen’s “Fight Girls,” Ariana Ramirez, stepped into the ring. The beauty couldn’t pass up some private training with WMC and Rajadamnern Stadium Champion, Lamsongkram Chuwattana while in Thailand.

Alongside her husband, four-time world Muay Thai champion Kru Alberto Ramirez, the two snuck in some sparring at Tiger while on their second honeymoon.

Both retired from fighting, the couple own and operate Chaisai Muay Thai in Seattle, which has the most champions in the Washington area. When it comes to knowing what it takes to win, Kru Alberto’s advice is clear.

“You have to sacrifice,” he says matter-of-factly. “Success doesn’t come without a price. Muay Thai has to be your primary focus. Your best fights will come after some of your hardest losses. If you haven’t lost, you haven’t fought the right people.”

The couple, who were married in 2002, plan on returning to Tiger next year, saying TMT has added a personalized approach to Muay Thai training with its all-around targeting of fitness and nutrition.

December 7th, 2011

Female BJJ Champion Maryanne Mullay of Australia training at Tiger Muay Thai and MMA Phuket

Tiger Muay Thai and MMA Phuket would like to welcome back alumni Maryanne Mullahy from Australia. A Brazilian Jiu Jitsu purple belt, Marryanne is a member of the Machado Australia competition team, and won the World Championships as a blue belt in 2007, while being coached by legendary Australian BJJ instructor John Will.

Having competed for Tiger Muay Thai and MMA Phuket during her last trip to Tiger Muay Thai in professional Muay Thai, Maryanne will be showcasing a few of her favorite armbar techniques during an upcoming morning grappling class.

December 6th, 2011

Upcoming Tiger Muay Thai and MMA Fights: December 2011

Upcoming Fights from Tiger Muay Thai and MMA training camp, Phuket, Thailand: Worldwide

7 December 2011 @ Bangla Muay Thai Stadium
Mike Heller from USA. 80 kg
TMT fighter Palangphet

9 December 2011 @ Bangla Muay Thai Stadium
Samir farid from USA
Harrison Ebsen from USA

12 December 2011 @ Patong Thaiboxing Stadium
Jammy Mackinnon from Scotland
Jimmy from Scotland

14 December 2011 @ Bangla Muay Thai Stadium
Ty Kelly from Australia.
Patrick Schuid from Switzerland

December 6th, 2011

Tiger Muay Thai alumni Dimitris Tsitos wins Indonesia Open and gets promoted to BJJ Black Belt

Congratulations to Tiger Muay Thai and MMA Phuket Alumni Dimitris Tsitos on his recent success.

A multiple time guest instructor at Tiger Muay Thai and MMA Phuket, Dimitiris won his division and the absolute championship at the recently comnpleted Djarum Jakarta Indonesian Open. Also representing Tiger Muay Thai in Jakarta was BJJ Blue Belt Kitty Teppo.

A member of the Gracie Barra competition team, Dimitris is a black belt under Mestre Vinicius Magalhaes.

December 6th, 2011

Tiger Muay Thai fighters go 3-0 on December 5, 2011 in Phuket, Thailand

Tiger Muay Thai: Going all the Way in Patong

It was a fight to the finish thanks to three Tiger Muay Thai fights that went to decisions tonight at Patong Stadium.

First up was Tiger Pro fighter Tracy Lockwood whose fight just happened to fall on the anniversary of her very first professional fight three years ago tonight. It was also lucky fight number 25.

“I remember being so excited that night,” said the New Zealander who came to Thailand four years ago. “I didn’t know what to expect, but managed to win it by points.”

Her strategy going into tonight’s fight was quality, not quantity. Having beaten her opponent, Canadian Lindsey Hofstrand, by knock out mere months ago, Lockwood’s plan was to “put her to sleep.”

When all was said and done, Lockwood managed the win pushing her stats to 25-8, but wasn’t very happy with her performance.

“I could have done better. I will do better,” lamented the fighter post-victory. “The plan now is to cut weight and do lots of running!”

Next on the line was Danny Juskus of Gloucester, England. This was his second fight after having won by TKO in the third at Bangla a couple of months ago.

The 24 year-old barista went into his fight feeling confident after three months of training at TMT.

“The trainers here are incredible. I’ve been passionate about martial arts for a long time and this experience has just taken things to another level.”

His plan going into the fight was to pace himself and use his strong boxing skills to his advantage. It worked and, after a small celebration tonight, he plans on staying at TMT for another five to six months to improve his skills.

Last but certainly not least, was US Navy E-6 Walter Atkinson. Fresh off his latest deployment in Afghanistan, this Californian came to TMT to get in better shape before hitting his home gym.

Having primarily grappled in the past, this was his first Muay Thai fight and, more than winning, his goal was to impress.

“I want to have a fight that the Thai people can appreciate. To me it’s about being respectful.”

After battling it out to the end, he was very happy with his experience, but had only two things on his mind – getting home to his fiancee Monica who he last saw in September of 2010, and eating homemade tacos.

Article written by Natasha Horrelt

December 5th, 2011

MMA Phuket Alumni Kyle Kingsbury suffers disappointing decision loss at UFC 139

Tiger Muay Thai and MMA Phuket alumni Kyle Kingsbury suffered a disappointing loss at UFC 139. Facing Ultimate Fighter legend Stephan Bonner, Kingsbury a member of the American Kickboxing Acdemy found himself behind on the score cards following 3 rounds of 5 minutes worth of fighting.

Kingsbury trained at Tiger Muay Thai with his father Rick in 2010. Rick Kingsbury a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fighter of his own, holds the rank of Purple Belt under world renowned Dave Camarillo. Tiger Muay Thai and MMA Phuket looks forward to hosting the father son fight team in the tropics of phuket again sometime.