Jason Tan was born on 1982 and is a retired English mixed martial artist and currently a head coach of MMA academy Liverpool.
15 Facts About Jason Tan
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Jason Tan has travelled extensively to pursue training in mixed martial arts.
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Jason Tan has trained with Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and Pride Veteran Chris Brennan at the original Next Generation Fighting Academy, California.
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On his return to the United Kingdom, Jason Tan co-created Next Generation MMA UK in Liverpool.
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Jason Tan currently teaches and trains at The MMA Academy Liverpool with Thai Boxing Champion Peter Davies.
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Jason Tan took the fight on two hours notice and some interviews state that he was actually in the middle of a McDonald's feast when he received the call.
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Jason Tan dominated the fight both standing and on the ground earning a decision victory.
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Jason Tan's first defeat came against Jim Wallhead who hails from Leicester and is a part of Team Rough House in Nottingham.
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Jason Tan had to take time off after the Wallhead fight due to a knee injury and was not able to compete until mid-2007.
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Jason Tan came out with sharp Muay Thai skills landing leg kicks and high kicks on Davis.
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However a brief exchange from the pair saw Jason Tan get dropped by a right hook which prompted Davis to land further shots before referee Yves Lavigne stopped the bout at 1:15 of the first round.
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Jason Tan came back stronger defeating Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt Alexandre Izidro.
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Jason Tan dominated the fight outstriking Izidro on the feet and landing effective ground and pound from the top on the ground, where he had him in an armbar.
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Jason Tan returned to the UFC in 2008, facing undefeated Korean fighter Dong Hyun Kim at UFC 84.
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Jason Tan then gave up his fighting career after just three years, deciding it wasn't worth the physical injury.