Damn that was a fight… way closer then I thought it was going to be. I can’t believe I still have to say this but don’t post any spoilers! I know the finals air tonight and most of you already know what the results are but, please don’t ruin it for the rest of us.
Per our standard operating procedure, if you haven’t watched the episodes don’t read any further… spoilers ahead.
I don’t think Dzhabar reads MMT but if any of you know him or see him on a regular basis, please let him know MMT gives him mad props. I know he wanted it bad… he’s young, has heart and motivation. It’s tough to keep a guy like that down.
I was surprised at how fast he was, it seemed to me he had about a half step on JWP in the speed dept.
JWP, nice fight well done. Congrats getting into the finals. I’ve got a bunch of questions for you but I think it’s best if we save it for an interview.
I’m kind of bummed…this has been one of the most enjoyable 40 min. of my week for the past couple of months. I know their getting ready to pull off a second season, which I’m anxiously awaiting. It’s going to be a tall order keeping up with the success of this first season. Anyway hat off to the folks
87 responses so far ↓
1 horc00 // Apr 21, 2008 at 10:58 pm
Is it just me or do their shorts look like they’re made one size too big? They keep pulling up their shorts…
2 nopstar // Apr 22, 2008 at 12:22 am
horc00-
It’s sort of Thai thing… like how ball players like pull down their shorts. If you watch any Thai fighters you’ll see as they get further into the rounds, the higher the shorts will get.
Some fighters start with maybe just one leg, it’s sort of saying… “see this?”
Sanchai, Buakaw, Anuwat all come to mind…
The benefits are mostly psychological, wet shorts add friction on thighs, by pulling them up it takes the wet shorts off your thighs…
Just like swimmers shave their legs for big events, not because it will reduce drag, but because it makes them “feel” faster.
3 nimrod69 // Apr 22, 2008 at 12:36 am
hi nop, what is your comments on this fight? do you think JWP deserve to win ?
personally, i felt jabbar won it.
4 colargol // Apr 22, 2008 at 1:33 am
Best fight of the show for me. I’ve gotta say though: yes, the fight was very competitive but I disagree with people who thought that it was super-close and that it could have gone either way. I think this often happens when the underdog performs better than expected.
Anyway, Dzhabar was great, but JWP was the only possible winner.
5 A5YF K // Apr 22, 2008 at 2:07 am
I have to say i agree with nimrod69, i felt that Dzhabar won the fight also.
For me i felt that he was more techincal and did more damage. Ok he was not the aggressor but was definately the smarter fighter….
Whatever happened Dzhabar did really well against JWP and like Nop said he is young and we will defo see more of him in the future. I look forward to seeing his next fight….
6 HighRevinMT // Apr 22, 2008 at 5:35 am
Dzhabar is pretty swift; wish he would have been more aggressive earlier. I agree with the others in that Askerov was more technical but JWP dictated the tone the entire fight. I know JWP is pushing over 30 now, but he is def. looking slower than his opponents. Dzhabar could have def. won this fight if he pressed him.
Anyone know when season 2 is scheduled to start? It’s been a great series and it is often my highlight on Weds night.
7 spydaman // Apr 22, 2008 at 5:45 am
I thinkthe figh was one of the best fights of the season too. I really didn’t care for either of the two fighters b4, but after watchin this episode, I gained a new level of respect for this 2 dudes. I almost cried when the decision was made and Dzhabar dropped on his knees and cried in dissapointment. I think he did great.
I disagree wit Nop sayin that Dhazbar was a “half ste”on JWP in speed. I think Dhzabar was “light years” faster than JWP. The two in my opinion were equal in the skills area, JWP just kept his weight on the front leg throughout the fight and that’s why he won. TWO very good fighters…they both deserved it.
JWP surprised me…I thought for sure he wouldn’t be able to keep the pace…but he did great. Great job man.
The finalist are just who I knew it was gonna be, though I wanted Naruepol vs Yodsanklai in the final (but they made sure that wouldn’t happen). If u pay attention to the match ups it was designed for a JWP vs Yod 2.
Can’t wait for season 2
8 A5YF K // Apr 22, 2008 at 6:23 am
“If u pay attention to the match ups it was designed for a JWP vs Yod 2.”
Exactly what i was thinking spydaman!!!
9 spydaman // Apr 22, 2008 at 6:31 am
Glad to see people have been payin attention….lol.
10 Josh // Apr 22, 2008 at 9:04 am
Man, how depressing. I’ve grown so attached to this show and looked forward to it every week. Definitely the only “reality” show I’ve enjoyed. I’ve liked all of the fighters and will miss their weekly antics. I am looking forward to season 2 but it won’t be the same without the usual cast!!
11 spydaman // Apr 22, 2008 at 9:08 am
U never know….it might turn out to be even better.
12 Josh // Apr 22, 2008 at 10:21 am
Yeah, maybe so. I hope. But it was more than a show about Muay Thai. These guys had so much respect and you could see how they really were instead of just hearing about their fights. I got kind of used to seeing them interact. So much better than TUF, basically a bunch of idiots in a pissing contest.
13 Gio // Apr 22, 2008 at 10:38 am
Brilliant fight, though. Props to both of them.
14 tong po // Apr 22, 2008 at 11:37 am
Very good fight! Props to Jabba for fighting a very smart fight with JWP, unfortunately, Jabba didn’t win. Big ups to JWP for his victory against such a tough opponent. I agree that Yod v. JWP 2 was inevitable.
15 TexMT // Apr 22, 2008 at 11:49 am
I had JWP in R1, perhaps a draw or maybe a slight edge to Dzhabar in R2, close with a slight edge to JWP in R3, then R4 to JWP. I think Dzhabar could’ve pulled it out if he had a strong R4 (especially with R’s 2 & 3 being so close). JWP dictated the pace and Dzhabar evaded for a good 20 secs while JWP kept coming forward. I think that stuff has a big affect on the judges. Good fight for both. I came off respecting Dzhabar much more - much more of a technical fight than I expected from him.
16 I // Apr 22, 2008 at 2:44 pm
What a fight, what a fight. I have to agree with a few of you that say that it was set up for JWP to fight Yod… They eliminated Naruepol, JWP COULD’VE lost to Jabba (imo), and when they had to chose the people to fight each other, they chose Yod to fight Sean and JWP to fight Jabba… isn’t that just a little suspecious?
Besides that, I loved the show!
17 TwoThumbs // Apr 22, 2008 at 3:44 pm
As much as I like JWP and as much as I loved the finale (!!!), i agree with the leadup to a Yod-JWP finals. During chicken pox week, JWP missed the first 2nd round matchups and it went to Naroupoel and Yod. In a typical reality tv show jwp would have been elimintated for illness. ah well.
18 nimrod69 // Apr 22, 2008 at 5:53 pm
any news on how are the rest of them doing? fighters like Trevor, Alan and Pitu Sans …etc
19 Frank // Apr 22, 2008 at 8:12 pm
Trev is doing well. His last (only since Naruepon) fight was a 1st round KO against Steve Neuman (GER). I think he has a fight planned for June, and possibly one with JWP in the fall.
As far as the shorts go, yes I agree they’re far too big on even the the tallest guys. It would drive me insane. I like mine mid-quad, and these are down to most knees.
20 koolkick // Apr 22, 2008 at 10:48 pm
That was a gr8 fight. List of best fights in my view in this season includes,
1. Yod vs Bruce
2. Yod vs sean
3. Dzhabar vs Soren
4. Jwp vs Zidov
5. Pitu vs Yukay
Altogether the show was really gr8. Will surely miss it on Wednesdays.
Any idea on when they’re starting the next season.
21 The Surgeon // Apr 22, 2008 at 11:14 pm
This fight worried me, if this is how he fought against Jabba, how is he gonna beat Yod. Man, I really hope JWP can pull off a win against Yod, I really want to see JWP win it all. He is such a family man and i really hope he gets the 150k for all the time effort he has put in and done for the sport.
22 greghow // Apr 23, 2008 at 12:40 am
Finals Yod vs JWP. Anyone surprised???
Didn’t think so…
23 TwoThumbs // Apr 23, 2008 at 2:55 am
i’d like to see Yoddy take home the USD150,000 … Cos his family life seems poor. Build a house for his mum and all.
24 darknest // Apr 23, 2008 at 4:10 am
50 mins and im watching the final at long last ill record and up asap
25 ShadyEskimo // Apr 23, 2008 at 7:19 am
Almost over NOOOOO. Let there be a 2 Season, what the Hell will i Do on wedensdays. And Thanks again Nop for this Site.
Greghow: Not surprised
Spyda: I hope there will be a 2nd season, and that it will be even better than the 1st. In the Final I have to say Yod, even though I wish JWP could get his Revenge from that last Defeat. But I, Like this fight, Dont want any of them to loose. So saad to Dzhabar Cry but he went out like a REAL MAN. Dont know about the Decision, someone must know.
26 ShadyEskimo // Apr 23, 2008 at 7:20 am
darknest bring it ooooooon.
27 darknest // Apr 23, 2008 at 7:27 am
cutting the adds now
28 darknest // Apr 23, 2008 at 7:27 am
2 hr epp awsome first fight
29 ShadyEskimo // Apr 23, 2008 at 10:06 am
Coooool!!!!
30 Singro // Apr 23, 2008 at 12:03 pm
Is ep 15 out yet darknest? =>
31 spydaman // Apr 23, 2008 at 12:07 pm
I’m sure someone will post a link soon…..Let’s not be impatient and let’s remember that we are not paying these people…and also…these people have a life too…..lol.
On that note….HURRY THE F*CK UP!!!….j/k
32 spydaman // Apr 23, 2008 at 12:09 pm
oh…the “people” I’m talkin about are Darknest, A5YF K, Nop and all the kind people who have taken time outta their “probably” busy schedule so that we may enjoy this show. One Luv
33 Singro // Apr 23, 2008 at 12:11 pm
Actually, gotta tell you this. Was watching ep 13 at school, when some friends of mine gathered round my laptop to see what I was watching. I filled them in on what the show was about and gave them brief explanation of what muay thai is, and they were hooked! Now I watch the episodes at school with them, they’re almost as eager as me about when the final episode is out. Haha.
And none of them have any knowledge about muay thai what so ever. If you said muay thai to them they’d think it was some kind of asian wok…
34 darknest // Apr 23, 2008 at 12:17 pm
i have a wok i call muay thaiabd a soup pan i call brother
35 spydaman // Apr 23, 2008 at 12:21 pm
Dat’s wuzzup Singro….Pass on the word….”MUAY THAI IS THE SHIT!!!!!!”
36 ShadyEskimo // Apr 23, 2008 at 12:31 pm
You´re Totally right Spyda, we should all be patient and respectfull that Folks Like A5YF K and Darknest posting these Super links all in good friendly meaning. And getting nothing for it but a lot of Thanks. Thanks Again. Wonder who will win.
37 Shane // Apr 23, 2008 at 12:31 pm
shit indeed. final needs to be up…the anticipation is killing me!
38 Shane // Apr 23, 2008 at 12:32 pm
shhh!! don’t put any thoughts of charging in their heads!
39 Singro // Apr 23, 2008 at 12:34 pm
Haha… =P
40 Shane // Apr 23, 2008 at 12:34 pm
and by the way, what the hell happened to the contender website? after every episode they tell you to go to that damn site and there’s absolutely nothing on there!
41 Singro // Apr 23, 2008 at 12:36 pm
But I agree with spyda and Shady. As I have stated earlier, lots of regards to the ones bringing the episodes to us. Your work is very very appreciated =)
42 Shane // Apr 23, 2008 at 12:38 pm
here here!!
43 darknest // Apr 23, 2008 at 12:41 pm
my upload speed sux 1.5 hrs cos is big file
44 Shane // Apr 23, 2008 at 12:45 pm
no worries bro
45 ShadyEskimo // Apr 23, 2008 at 12:47 pm
No worries Darknest, I am watching some Saenchai fights while waiting. He is Really REALLY Good. Not that its any news to any of you, I just LOVE watching him perform.
46 ShadyEskimo // Apr 23, 2008 at 12:47 pm
And Shane, I hope they dont get any ideas, cause I cant Afford it. LOL
47 darknest // Apr 23, 2008 at 12:53 pm
ive not done a mega upload link this time
ive made private link but ill share here as long as it not re posted on other sites
48 spydaman // Apr 23, 2008 at 12:55 pm
why don’t u make it a link to download instead so that people won’t feed off ur bandwith??…Or is that what you were going to do?
49 darknest // Apr 23, 2008 at 12:57 pm
its on a private box
not on my own pc im sending there now
some friends of mine would also like it
50 spydaman // Apr 23, 2008 at 12:58 pm
oh….ok…makes sense then
51 darknest // Apr 23, 2008 at 12:59 pm
spydaman pm or email me
52 spydaman // Apr 23, 2008 at 1:02 pm
I emailed u!
53 Shane // Apr 23, 2008 at 1:03 pm
are you posting the link here or do we need to email you to get it?
54 Ray // Apr 23, 2008 at 1:04 pm
Oh… but I want to watch the final too. I’m at work and its going to be a long night.
55 ShadyEskimo // Apr 23, 2008 at 1:05 pm
Darknest
Im not a computer Wiz, so I dont really know what to do or anything, So eh………….Help!!
56 djmattyd // Apr 23, 2008 at 1:18 pm
On my score card I had Dzhabar only losing the first and tying the third and fourth winning the fifth. I guess maybe editing and shot selection might have colored my impressions of the fight but over all it was a great fight.
57 ShadyEskimo // Apr 23, 2008 at 1:43 pm
djmattyd
Oh yeah forgot about the editing, But was the semi´s Edited? Cant remeber, but too busy to check it out right now.
58 Shane // Apr 23, 2008 at 1:50 pm
man I wish i was watching the final right now…
59 darknest // Apr 23, 2008 at 1:52 pm
Shane you will be in 30 mins bro
60 djmattyd // Apr 23, 2008 at 1:59 pm
shady,
Well I don’t think really much if any time from the match was cut out. But the different cameras have very different views of whats going on so by what the editor decides to cut to he can really affect the look of the flow of the fight.
61 ShadyEskimo // Apr 23, 2008 at 2:08 pm
djmattyd
Youre Right, So right. We should have an Angel option on the DVD release. He He.
62 ShadyEskimo // Apr 23, 2008 at 2:24 pm
HEY NOP
They finally made a Stage6 replacement, its called Host Media.us.
63 Frank // Apr 23, 2008 at 3:11 pm
it’s been a half hour:(
64 ShadyEskimo // Apr 23, 2008 at 3:12 pm
darkhorse
How do i see your E Mail, I cant Click on your name, infact only two names are Clickable, but maybe its not the solution. Please Enlighten ME. Thanks
65 Gio // Apr 23, 2008 at 4:01 pm
panic! where’s the final!!! :(((((!
66 darknest // Apr 23, 2008 at 4:40 pm
http://darknest.hopto.org/www.mymuaythai.com/
67 darknest // Apr 23, 2008 at 4:41 pm
please dont repost that link it was made for here if the box starts getting hammered ill have to drop the link
68 Frank // Apr 23, 2008 at 4:53 pm
Thanks, dude. I think it’s safe to say we all heart you.
69 darknest // Apr 23, 2008 at 5:04 pm
the first fight is truly an adge of the seat event
70 darknest // Apr 23, 2008 at 5:05 pm
edge
71 Shane // Apr 23, 2008 at 5:23 pm
you are awesome dude, thanks
72 TexMT // Apr 23, 2008 at 6:15 pm
It took a long time but the link loaded via Quicktime, but it’s running super slow and eventually freezes. Any ideas?
73 Antti // Apr 23, 2008 at 7:32 pm
Jabba and JWP was indeed a cracker. I watched the fight ringside and the missing clips didn’t change the fact that Jabba could’ve easily been given the fight. He landed more shots and he threw JWP down more than he got thrown. But JWP was the one moving forward for most of the fight and was given the close desicion.
What I think the judges didn’t consider was the 12KG weight difference! Jabba being 69kg and JWP 81kg on the fight day… Jabba’s game plan was to move and counter and he did it really successfully! The judges just didn’t appreciate that tactics but instead interpered it running away? Well, just to say i wasn’t the only one there who would’ve given the desicion to Dzhabar… Anyway, I wish him god speed for his K-1 tournament next month, Kamal el Amrani being his first opponent!!!
74 nimrod69 // Apr 23, 2008 at 8:32 pm
Jabba’s fighting in K-1? cool! ! !
75 Frank // Apr 23, 2008 at 9:11 pm
jesus, what happened to the quality? All the others were excellent, but this is pretty terrible. Still, thanks for the upload.
76 Gusnark // Apr 23, 2008 at 9:39 pm
darknest, thank you very much.
77 Gusnark // Apr 23, 2008 at 10:36 pm
Quality is pretty reasonable, it’s long show in the file is less than 700Mb.
darknest, did you think about uploading only the fight between Yod vs JWP? With a better quality of course.
78 ShadyEskimo // Apr 24, 2008 at 2:26 am
Darknest You THA MAN. Thanks ALOT, I wont Repost it ANYWHERE. Downloading NOW. YIIIIHHHHAAA:
79 elephant // Apr 24, 2008 at 12:31 pm
here’s the finale episode in case darknest’s server gets hammered.
http://rapidshare.com/files/110099334/Contender.Asia.tvrip.season1.finale.mmatex.avi.001
http://rapidshare.com/files/110107095/Contender.Asia.tvrip.season1.finale.mmatex.avi.002
http://rapidshare.com/files/110116005/Contender.Asia.tvrip.season1.finale.mmatex.avi.003
http://rapidshare.com/files/110125946/Contender.Asia.tvrip.season1.finale.mmatex.avi.004
http://rapidshare.com/files/110136449/Contender.Asia.tvrip.season1.finale.mmatex.avi.005
it’s worth it!
80 Gio // Apr 24, 2008 at 5:27 pm
Legend, Darknest. Simply Legend.
81 TwoThumbs // Apr 24, 2008 at 10:43 pm
Thank u darknest!!!
82 A5YF K // Apr 24, 2008 at 11:51 pm
Hi Guys
Just wanted to say thanks to Darknest, he is defo the man!!!
Been hard to get hold of the finale but Darknest has pulled through and did not dissapoint.
Really sad to see this season is all but we can all take solice in the fact that the best man won, go Yoddi!!!
83 A5YF K // Apr 24, 2008 at 11:53 pm
Really sad to see this season is all over but we can all take solice in the fact that the best man won, go Yoddi!!!
84 darknest // Apr 25, 2008 at 12:25 am
The Contenders New Zealand Muay Thai
on http://www.roguemag.com home page something new to watch
85 darknest // Apr 25, 2008 at 5:03 am
ive uploaded the tvrip to the link i posted earlier but i lowered the bitrate to keep the file smaller 1.3gig is a little over kill for 1hr 35mins also it uses less bandwidth on my server ive upped a sample also make sure u get that first dont down the main file if u dont like the qual but i asure you its just fine
86 nopstar // Apr 25, 2008 at 5:22 am
Darknest,
Thanks for sharing, I’ve uploaded the Finale on Veoh and will be posting early next week.
87 koolkick // Apr 25, 2008 at 8:35 am
Hi Nopstar. Thanks for creating a wonderful site like MMT and for posting contender asia as well as other useful info about muay thai in general. This site is hell a lot of useful to a lot of people like me. Initially when the contender asia started in axn i missed the second episode as i came hme late from office and was really frustrated. Then when i checked this site i was surprised to find the contender asia episodes posted in this site. Then i stopped worrying bcos even if i miss the show on wednesday nights it will be available here. Thanks for the good work and i really appreciate it man.
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