Khem Fairtex

Photo Credit: Rob Cox MuayThaiFocus.com

Previously known as Khem Sor. Fairtex Read more

Pak-Wing Heung – Contender Asia 2

Here’s another confirmed Contender Asia Read more

Season 2

came across some pretty good news yesterday.  I saw that our favorite show, The Contender Asia has been picked up for a second season.

From what I’ve read filming will commence early next year, and will be shot in Malaysia.  According MuayThai Magazine they’ll have exclusive info on the upcoming season.  They’ve already stated that the purse is going to be bigger. Read more

The Pride of Muay Thai

This article was originally written for The Bangkok Post. I don’t know why they do this, but they essentially don’t archive any of their stories… if you don’t read them on that day on the website your SOL.

Yodsaenklai Fairtex has made a huge contribution to promoting Muay Thai worldwide after becoming the first winner of Contender Asia last week

Story By: KITTIPONG THONGSOMBAT

Yodsaenklai Fairtex became the first champion of the Contender Asia – the world’s first Muay Thai reality show – last week. The victory is a huge boost for both the Thai traditonal martial art and the fighter himself.

The show, which was filmed in Singapore for two months, has helped promote Muay Thai worldwide and made Yodsaenklai famous on the international stage.

“Foreigners know me better now,” said the 158-pound Yodsaenklai who took the winner’s cheque of 5 million baht.

The 22-year-old boxer adds the Contender Asia trophy to his collection of titles which include three Lumpini championship belts in 105, 147 and 154 pounds and WBC Muay Thai 154 pound belt. Read more

Soren vs. Sean Contender Asia Finals

Many thanks to our friends at the Contender Asia fans for posting these. My apologies for the 4 parts, but I wasn’t able to get the original dl.

Last but definitely not least, Sean vs. Soren. In my opinion the fight of the night. BTW, how nice was it not to have to listen to those guys? Another random observation… I think Sean has to have the worst Ram Muay… I’m not talking the Haduken. I think that’s pretty cool, but if you watch his ram muay it’s just awful. Once again it confirmed my suspicions about fairtex being left out, when they announced Soren’s full fight name…

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The Contender Asia Finale

Since everyone has been chomping at the bit, I figure there’s no reason to keep you waiting.

If you don’t want to watch the finale in the small window, you can watch it here. Big thanks to Darknest for the rip and upload.

I’d first like to say Hat’s off the folks behind the show and to all the Contenders, what a great first season. My first post on the Contender Asia was in November 2006, It was my 9th post on MyMuayThai.com. It seems like ages ago. Read more

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