Alex Ricci

Head Coach, KRU, Founder
Brief info

Coach Alex is a professional MMA fighter. His classes focus on higher-level techniques and conditioning. As an MMA fighter, he trains with many coaches and aims to share his knowledge with his M1 family. He consistently brings a tremendous amount of passion, energy and experience to each class. Alex is dedicated to motivating his students to train hard and smart, while maintaining a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

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Kru Alex Ricci , Head Coach at M1 Thai Boxing, on the outside he’s a lean mean fighting machine, but on the inside, he is a gentle soul with a passion to teach. Alex has over 20 years of experience and has a strong desire to make a difference in his student’s lives.

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“I learn a lot through competition. It really tests me. It helps me grow as a person. And I like to share my experiences and pass on my knowledge to other people”

Our Results in Numbers

Finding balance and physical strength within men, women and children.

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History

Alex stumbled upon the combat sport of Muay Thai in a library when he was a teenager. After a visit to Thailand, the motherland of the sport, he began training and competing in fights before opening up a gym in 2006 with Dennis Carelli, that focuses on finding balance and physical strength within men, women and children. Teaching the next generation everything he has learned in this sport in the last 20 years.

Travel

Places in the world and dojos he has trained and traveled to expand is knowledge:

  • Kiat Busaba Muay Thai Boxing Camp (Chiang Mai) Thailand
  • Brazilian Top Team (Brazil)
  • Team Nogueira (Brazil)
  • American Top Team (Florida)
  • Blackzillian’s (Florida)
  • Gracie Tampa (Florida)
  • Tristar (Montreal)
  • Floyd Mayweather Boxing Gym (Vegas)
  • UFC Headquarters (Vegas)
  • CSA Gym (Dublin, CA)
  • Bang Muay Thai | Ludwig Martial Arts
Achievements
  • Canadian Welterweight Muay Thai Champion (1998)
  • Canadian Middleweight Muay Thai Champion (2006)
  • UFC 2016-2017
Fighter Experience
October 2001 – September 2004:
  • Spent 3 years training at Lanna Muay Thai Boxing Camp, in Chiang Mai Thailand, with a record of 45-13-2.
  • Had the privilege of fighting in Thailandโ€™s famous Rajademnerm Stadium.
  • Over 50 Muay Thai professional fights, including Canadian Qualifying Tournament for Contender Asia Series
December 10, 2010 โ€“ Present:
  • Fought for a number of different promotions, such as Score Fighting Series, Bellator, CFFC, Triumph FC1 and UFC.

My Journey

โ€œI learn a lot through competition. It really tests me. It helps me grow as a person. And I like to share my experiences and pass on my knowledge to other people.โ€

Canadian Amateur Welterweight Muay Thai Champion

Spent 3 years training in Thailand, with a record of 33-13-3.ย Had the privilege of fighting in Thailandโ€™s famous Rajademnerm Stadium and at the The Kings Cup.

Ontario Middleweight Muay Thai Champion

Faught and won at the Canadian Qualifying Tournament for Contender Asia Series.

Faught for numerous organizations such as the Score Fighting Series, Bellator, CFFC and UFC.

UFC 2016-2017

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Fight Card
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Pro Results Opponent Event Date
Loss/KO/TKO Paul Felder UFC fight Night 105 2017.02.19
Loss/Decision/Unanimous Jeremy Kennedy UFC Fox 21 2016.08.27
Win/Decision/Unanimous Kieran Joblin Triumph FC’l 2016.04.22
Win/Decision/Unanimous Kyle Prepolec GWFC 2 2015.05.30
Loss/Decision/Unanimous Darrell Horcher CFFC 40 2014.08.23
People About Us

I thank God everyday for M1 Thai Boxing, and the family we have become part of. My daughter started training at M1 in December 2017 and instantly became addicted. What M1, Alex Ricci and all the trainers at M1 have done for my daughter is beyond words. thai boxing review

Sandy Filippazzo

BEST PLACE TO TRAIN! Seriously, ask me about joining M1 and Iโ€™ll say it was one of the best decisions Iโ€™ve ever made. thai boxing review

Melanie Di Nallo

Great reception. Great workouts. Amazing instructors. Great culture. A well kept, clean, respectable gym. I have already lost 20 pounds in my first month. muay thai review

Ross DiStefano

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