A three stripe White Belt who trains full time at the CSA Denmark academy, Vara weighed in nearly 4 kilos below the weight allowance for her division. With nearly 2,500 competitors the European’s is one of the largest IBJJF tournaments in the world. Winning three consecutive matches, Vara became the first Thai female to capture a Gold medal at the European BJJ Championships.

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8 February 2012 @ Bangla Muay Thai stadium
Tou Hydewan from USA.
Glen Odlum from Australia

10 February 2012 @ Bangla Muay Thai stadium
Mathew Samper from USA
Richard Bunting from England

13 February 2012 @ Patong Thai Boxing stadium
Tyson Maetin from Australia
Rafael Pinto from Brazil
Caroline Karlsen from Norway

With over 30 students showing up from 5 different combat sports academies within the Kuala Lumpur Malaysia attending, the seminar showcased the unity within the growing region of Malaysia that the athletes have.

Sparta Muay Thai, an official Tiger Muay Thai affiliate will be hosting more seminars in the upcoming months, featuring trainers from around the world. Look for TMT Phuket to continue working with Sparta Muay Thai as former TMT Phuket coach Andrew Gardineer arrives in KL mid March to begin leading their grappling program.

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Filmed during the course of two months, the reality TV show will feature champions from individual Martial Arts as they compete to prove their dominance in the sport of Mixed Martial Arts.

Featuring an ‘Ultimate Fighter’ type story line, competitors have to fight and win in order to advance into the finals.

Look for the show to air throughout Scandinavia shortly after filming is finished, the program will feature several of Tiger Muay Thai’s top instructors.

After picking up an impressive Muay Thai win for Tiger Muay Thai during his first training trip in Phuket Thailand, Raja Shippen has decided to utilize Bellator Lightweight Tournament fighter JJ Ambrose and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, professor Ray Elbe as he prepares to face Sarmiento, a veteran of over 50 professional fights.

Currently 3-7 as a professional in Muay Thai, Shippen will look to utilize his striking as he prepares to put on a fight of the night performance against his hard hitting Hawaiian opponent. As the first fight in a 3 fight deal with the PXC look for Raja Shippen to return to Tiger Muay Thai once his next PXC bout is announced.

After helping Brian Ebersole successfully train for his last UFC victory over Claude Pattrick at the Tiger Muay Thai and MMA training camp, Phuket, Thailand training facility, Alloway is currently at Fiore MMA in the USA.

Facing a very tough Brazilian veteran in Mauro Xuxa Chimento, Alloway will be competing for the Cage Warriors organization as they travel to Beruit Lebanon to promote the sport of Mixed Martial Arts.

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.

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.

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.

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.