MMA Phuket -

With Special guest Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Cristiano Jose Carvalho from Singapore in Attendance, Tiger Muay Thai hosted Phuket Island’s first ever amateur MMA tournament this past weekend.

Fighters wore shin pads and 8oz “shooto style” gloves. No knees to the head when the opponent is standing or on the ground. Knees are permitted only to the body from the standing position. No upkicks, or down kicks from both combatants when a fighter is on his back. And no leg submissions. This tournament featured 2 rounds of 3 minute duration.

opening round 1

Mike Hutchison vs. Jason Saggo. Both of these fighters have been at Tiger Muay Thai for 6 months of training. Hutch is a former Collegiate Wrestler from Canada, sporting a 3-0 amateur MMA record. Jason (Red Shorts) is a BJJ Blue Belt with a professional Muay Thai record of 2-0

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opening round 2

Andreas Hesselback (grey shorts) vs KOTC Vet. Andreas Hesselback is a SEA Grappling games silver medalist and 2-1 in pro MMA. He has spent the last 6 months training at Tiger Muay Thai. Andreas’s opponent is a King Of The Cage Pay Per View Veteran with a 2-1 professional MMA record. Competing as an amateur his American opponent was undefeated at 3-0.

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the finale

Having both won previous fights earlier in the night Jason Saggo (Red Shorts) and Andreas Hesselback make it to the tournament finals. Crowd Applause decided the eventual tournament winner, giving Jason Saggo the very close victory decision. Congratulations to both fighters for their performances.

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MMA Phuket will be hosting monthly amateur smoker events. Participants can compete in Muay Thai, Boxing, or MMA fights, and the rules can be catered to different skill levels, encouraging all to participate. The smoker fights will be organized in conjunction with a group BBQ, including all you can eat food.

Participants interested in fighting in an upcoming smoker event please email Ray