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The Contender Asia

The Muay Thai Contenders are coming…

For those of you who aren’t familiar with the show, “The Contender”, a sports reality show, is the brainchild of reality television pioneer Mark Burnett. Originally aired on American TV in 2005, it took 16 fighters (boxers), divided them into two competing teams, and made them live together under one roof. In each episode the fighters participated in team-based competitions, ranging from dragging a truck through a river bed to puzzle solving. The winning team won the privilege to pick whom their teammate would go up against. The remainder of the show was dedicated to airing an edited-down version of their five-round bouts.

Contender Asia Trailer

The Contender Asia will use the same format; however will profile 16 Nak Muay’s ranging from the unknown to the biggest names in Muay Thai. The winner of “The Contender” will be also be going home $150,000 US richer, this will be the biggest payout any of these fighters have ever earned. There will be 15 episodes all shot on location in Singapore. Filming is set to being on September 3rd, and should begin airing in October.

The trailer for the show was shot earlier in the year, and the line up of fighters who are confirmed to participate is still growing.

Episodes

Episode 1

Episode 2

Episode 3

Episode 4

Episode 5

Episode 6

Episode 7

Episode 8

Episode 9

Episode 10

Episode 11

Episode 12

Episode 13 (Semi Finals)

Episode 14 (Semi Finals)

The Contender Asia Finale

Continually updating

I will be updating this page with everything and all things related to The Contender Asia. Be sure to bookmark this page as it will be updated on the fly. If you want to see all the posts that are related to The Contender Asia I would start by bookmarking this archives page.

Confirmed Participants:

Yodsaenklai Fairtex
Yodsaenklai is one of the biggest stars of Muay Thai today. A former Lumpini Stadium and Toyota Marathon Champion, Yodsanklai is the current reigning WBC Muay Thai Champion. He currently fights for the Fairtex camp, he’s a dynamic south paw fighter who’s known for his technical and methodical fighting style. He has a 131 wins, 64 Losses and 3 draws.

 

 

 

John Wayne Parr
Parr is fighter based out of Queensland Australia. He’s started off life as a boxer and transitioned into Muay Thai. Parr was one of the original great “Farang” (Foreign) fighters who lived and fought in Thailand. Parr currently fights out of his own gym the Boonchu gym. Parr (66-22) is known for his explosive hands and an aggressive fighting style. Some of his achievements include: IMF World Champion, S-1 World Champion. Parr was also voted by the “Strongest Westerner in Thailand ‘97″ by the sports writers of Thailand.

 

Naruepol Fairtex
Naruepol is another star in Fairtex’s stable of fighters, In addition to his 110 -41 record he’s a former Lumpini and Rajadomnern Stadium champion. Currently he’s the no.1 contender to challenge Nopadetch Choowattana for the WBC title. Naruepol is considered tall for a Thai fighter and is very effective with his knees and elbows.

 

 

 

 

Kim Khan Zaki aka “Zach”
Zach is a local Singaporean fighter who earned his spot by winning the regional fist of fury tournament. Zach is the least experienced fighter of the confirmed participants. He has 16 fights, 11 wins and 5 losses. Here is a clip of him in action

 

 

 

 

 

Dzhabar Askerov
Dzahabar AKA”Genghis Khan” is another Russian fighter out of the Skorpian Gym. Like Magomedov he’s been living and training out of Bangkok for sometime. He currently represents the Rompo Gym. He’s got a 22-11 record, some of his notable wins have were against Jomhod and Ratannanoi Sityodtong. Here is a clip of him in action.

 

 

 

 

Jose Pitu Sans
Jose is a fighter from Spain, he currently lives in Bangkok and trains out of the Rompo gym. His fight record is 27-8. If any of you have a better picture of him please do send it along…

 

 

 

 

 

Trevor “TNT” Smandych
Trevor is a Canadian fighter who represents Mike Mile’s National Kickboxing gym in Calgary. Trevor has a professional record of 24-4-1

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bruce “Preacher” Macfie
Macfie is another fighter from Australia’s gold coast. He has a total of 104 fights. 73 wins 32 losses and 3 draws. He’s held numerous Australian titles such as: 4x Australian WMC Welterweight Champion, Australian ISKA Champ, WKBF Lightweight Champ etc. Here is his HL clip.

 

 

 

 

James Martinez
I know next to nothing about James so if you guys have any info on him (Melanie) (where he trains, Muay Thai fight record) As far as I can tell James has been fighting MMA where he is 4-8-0.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sean Wright
Sean is fighting out of Scotland and is representing the SMTC gym. Seans spend a lot of his time training out of Lanna (Chiangmai) and Sasripapa (BKK) He is the current I.M.T.C. Super Welterweight British Champion and the former S.I.M.T.A. Super Welterweight British Champion. He has a fight record of 23-5-2. If anyone has a better picture of him please do send it along.

 

 

 

 

Rafik Bakkouri
You may remember Raffik back from earlier this year. He was the fighter who issued a challenge to Yodsanklai along with a 100K baht sidebet. Bakkouri is from France and holds numerous French Muay Thai titles. Bakkouri has had 33 fights, 27 Wins and 4 losses. I wonder if they’ll be any left over drama between him and Yod?

 

 

 

 

Joakim Karlsson
Joakim is a Swedish fighter representing the Vallentuna boxing camp. Joakim has a 13-6 fight record, he’s also one of the more junior fighters to be selected for the competition.

 

 

 

 

Soren Eminent Air NTG

Soren is another fighter from Queensland Australia, he trains out of the Nuggests Gym in Queensland, he represents the Eminent Air Gym in Bangkok. Sorren is considered a top 10 fighter in his WMC division. He has a record of 68 fights 49 wins 17 losses 2 draws - 30 k.o’s, one of his notable wins was against Jomhod back in March, and Muay Thai Legend Orono in June. Here is a clip of Soren in action

 

 

Domenik Zidov
Domenik is fighting out of Switzerland, representing Fight Club Zurich. Domenik has recently been training in Thailand at Ole Laursen’s Legacy Gym. Domenik (22W-15L-20KO) admits that he’s quite inexperienced compared with the other fighters, that he’s got nothing to lose, and that he just wants to make it into the second round of the competition.

 

 

 

Dave Pacquette
Dave Pacquette is representing the KO gym in London. I haven’t been able to find his fight record, however he seems to have a whole slew of English titles. Some of which include: ICF British Champion, IMTF British Champion, WMTO English Champion, and WKPL English Champion.

 

 

 

 

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  • 1 5 confirmed fighters // Aug 22, 2007 at 5:46 am

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  • 3 Shane // Aug 27, 2007 at 8:06 am

    Any idea if the show will be aired in Canada?

  • 4 Rodolfo // Aug 28, 2007 at 9:06 am

    Lamsongkram is definitely out of the contender…pity…I would include noppadeat chengsimewgym since he still appears not only in the teaser, also in one of the wallpapers on the official website. great site by the way, love it!

  • 5 SpydaMan // Aug 28, 2007 at 3:25 pm

    Damn!…Lamsongkram is out?????….DAMN!!!!!

  • 6 nopstar // Aug 28, 2007 at 3:37 pm

    Maybe Rodolfo has some inside info? Some people were speculating he had to be out due to his fight on the 8th… However it appears that the show will be shot in 53 days. It appears the producers are allowing fighters to fulfill other contractual obligations.

  • 7 bacaraat // Aug 28, 2007 at 7:58 pm

    Wanlop is out of the contender as well. But Soren Mongkongtong is in. Got all the fighters here in Singapore. Some of them is training in my gym. Just cant wait to see JWP n the Fairtex guys tomorrow.

  • 8 nopstar // Aug 28, 2007 at 8:32 pm

    Bacaraat,

    That’s great where do you train? Take some snaps, and send them along. I post them. You can get in touch with me via my “about me” page, I’ll send you my address so you can send pics. Thanks for the info.

  • 9 Contender Asia get's a home. // Aug 29, 2007 at 12:05 am

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  • 10 bacaraat // Aug 29, 2007 at 9:27 pm

    Soren was in our gym yesterday… today Asrlan and company is coming down……….keep u guys updated.

  • 11 Rodolfo // Aug 30, 2007 at 10:34 am

    I have a friend training at Chuwattana right now, that’s how I found out about Rafik and Lam.
    And Wanlop is out???
    why? any reason given? that is totally wack!

    I have a friend who is a trainer in the north region of Mexico and was coaching for an american fighter I think his name is James Martinez, they told me he is in the contender as well.

  • 12 bacaraat // Aug 30, 2007 at 4:08 pm

    Arslan is out. He was suppose to be in our gym yesterday. Now news on his replacement yet

  • 13 Charlie // Sep 3, 2007 at 3:41 am

    I herd this is airing tonight I really want to watch but I live in the UK can anyone give me advice on how to watch this. Oh and I know from England they sent David Pacquette so hes another definate fighter taking part.

  • 14 Colargol // Sep 3, 2007 at 7:32 am

    Just thought I’d share some info regarding the Raffik vs Yod fight: I heard there was talk of a sidebet but that it never actually happened. Also, Raffik posts on a (mostly) french forum called MTTV.com. Following his loss to Yod, he said that the stoppage was ‘probably for the better’ and said that he and Yod went for a beer afterwards so no hard feeling there :)

  • 15 nopstar // Sep 3, 2007 at 8:55 am

    Charlie-

    They starting filming today. It won’t be aired for at least a month or two.

  • 16 Charlie // Sep 3, 2007 at 4:00 pm

    Nice one thanks Nopstar. I will be back in Thailand then I think to catch some of it otherwise I would have had to search the net high and low. Someone must be able to post up a full list now of whos in it.

  • 17 bacaraat // Sep 3, 2007 at 4:29 pm

    First of the fight will start tomorrow night. Who’s the match up…i got no idea yet. Will keep u guys update

  • 18 bacaraat // Sep 3, 2007 at 4:33 pm

    JWP is rather overweight for the fight!! He gotto drop something like at least 5kg to meet the weigh in.

  • 19 mishaal // Sep 4, 2007 at 8:30 am

    yodsanklai all the way!!!

  • 20 Melanie // Sep 4, 2007 at 7:53 pm

    James Martinez is definitely one of the fighters in the Contenders. Only reason that i know is because he is my brother…..update me if you guys here anything….it’s rough not being able to talk to him….Saturday was the last day we were able to have any contact with him.

  • 21 Charlie // Sep 4, 2007 at 11:20 pm

    Im sure theres another contender type show taking place in thailand around the same time as the main contender asia does anyone know anything about this one, I think its being put together by its showtime.

  • 22 Jesse // Sep 5, 2007 at 2:28 am

    soren isnt in it he trains out of nuggets thai boxing gym NTG same as me…

  • 23 Kirstie // Sep 5, 2007 at 4:29 am

    Melanie, my dad found your brother!
    He saw that you posted on this site and recognised your brother at the contender asia in Singapore just now.
    contact me through my email address its, coosa10@hotmail.com, i can give you my dads details and he can help get contact of him for you!

  • 24 Bill // Sep 5, 2007 at 4:51 am

    Charlie-

    Yes ! There is another reality show and it is being put together by Show time .Filmed in Koh Sumi.I believe the prize is a $100,000 fight contract. Colin F (trained by Colin Heron )is the UK rep.

  • 25 Paul // Sep 5, 2007 at 6:08 am

    Hi Melanie, I’m Kirstie’s Pa & I just came back from the debut of The Contender Asia…James is fine. Drop me an email at prg@nautek.biz & I’ll fill you in…cheers & luv from James

  • 26 Rodolfo // Sep 5, 2007 at 7:54 am

    I know James trained with Julio Gamboa , main coach/trainer at the thai champ gym in monterrey, mexico…don’t really know much about james either only he had a few MMA fights, not very successful at it, I wish there were more MT fights for all the MT fighters that are forced to go into MMA cause otherwise wont get a chance to earn some $$ from fighting…

  • 27 Charlie // Sep 5, 2007 at 8:50 am

    Thanks Bill, I will be in Koh Samui from November training for awhile so will be good to see the show and all the people involved with this one. Im really looking forward to seeing David in action on the contender its gonna be great just need to find a way to watch it, hopefully someone puts bits on you tube if its not going to be show on TV over here.

  • 28 Melanie // Sep 5, 2007 at 11:22 am

    James hasn’t trained very long with Julio in Mexico. He has studied with Master Toddy in Las Vegas, in Thailand, and originated in New Mexico with Mike Winklejohn (world champion). He has had numerous fights all over the world in Muay Thai, MMA, cage fighting, grappling, jujitsu, etc. Not sure what his record is at the moment, but I can find out.

  • 29 Ernesto // Sep 6, 2007 at 7:40 am

    Wish I had a sister as supportive as Melanie… Best of luck to all the contenders..

  • 30 Jennifer // Sep 6, 2007 at 9:10 am

    I have never watched this kind of thing, but I would love to wish all the contenders the best of luck, especially my cousin JAMES MARTINEZ. You are an awesome person and we miss you!! Kick butt!!!!!!

  • 31 spydaman // Sep 6, 2007 at 10:53 am

    I have watched a couple of David Pacquette’s fight. He’s actually pretty good, he also loves that downward elbow….lol…he uses it a lot. The list is gettin longer and longer everyday. Is Johmod casted to be a coach??? or was that all just hype. Also….I haven’t been able to find any Naruepol fight on Youtube…….maybe I’ll try my luck wit Dailymotion.

  • 32 armin // Sep 6, 2007 at 8:47 pm

    just giving a shout out to my trainer Trevor Smandych whose been quite succesful in the WKA for the last few years now, I think he’s gonna do awesome, and I think its gonna be awesome for him to fight these top level fighters. anyways good luck to all the fighters!

  • 33 NewMexBoy // Sep 6, 2007 at 8:50 pm

    You can find all you need to know about fighters(James MARTINEZ) on SherDog.com

  • 34 nopstar // Sep 6, 2007 at 9:02 pm

    NewMexBoy, all you need if your looking for his MMA record. I’m looking for his Muay Thai Stats.

  • 35 Bill Judd // Sep 7, 2007 at 8:57 am

    David Pacquette. Wins over french super league fighter Mousa konatae(excuse the spelling) world champion Richard fenwick (fresh from his stoppage of aussie(Ben “pixie” Burton ) also beat Iska world champion Tim Thomas Fought very close ,controversal fights with former WMC and WBA world champion Steve wakeling and very unlucky not to get the decesion against Samkor IMO.David is ranked by WBC ( was to fight Belarussian Andre Kotpur for international title Feb) also ranked by WMC. David has fought in RAJ and is lined up to fight Cedric Fuller France .
    David has fought in good company and should rise to the challenge

  • 36 Charlie // Sep 7, 2007 at 12:58 pm

    Ive watched many of David Pacquettes fights would like to see them again when he fought Mousa konatae he looked awesome, when he fought Samkor it was one of those fights that we still talk about in the gym today because it was so controversal Im still relativly new to muay thai but that fight alone made me want to learn much more about how fights are scored just so I could understand, i still have much to learn and would love to watch the fight again hopefully it gets on youtube someday or I can track down the dvd. As a spectator I think David is one of the most exciting fighters too watch so Im looking forward to seeing his fights in the contender I think his work rate is amazing and I can’t waite to see how this show unfolds. Oh and is there any news on if this show will be aired over the net so everyone can watch it or will I just have to check on here everyday for updates Thanks.

  • 37 nopstar // Sep 7, 2007 at 1:52 pm

    It will be aired on AXN, I’m sure it will end up online for us to view. I’m hoping it will be picked up other places. I’ve been receiving lots of emails from people who have been fortunate enough to attend the fights live. They’ve all signed strict Non-disclosure agreements. I’m don’t plan posted any spoilers, and ask that people not post any here.

  • 38 Justin Ellis // Sep 9, 2007 at 6:58 pm

    I don’t know much about James Muay Thai record but I do know he has an undefeated street fight record of around probably 30-40 fights, if not more. He’s one hell of a street fighter, very exciting to watch, and very, very tough. He’s one of my favorite Muay Thai fighters ever, and a very good friend of mine. Watch out fella’s he ain’t no punk, best of luck to all of you. Take care brother, be safe and show em’ what New Mexico is all about…

  • 39 Los Angeles WBC fight results // Sep 10, 2007 at 10:25 am

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  • 40 NewMexBoy // Sep 10, 2007 at 11:25 am

    nopstar, as far as Muay Thai I dont know? But S.U.M.A. (Stand Up Mix Martial Arts) has him as 27-3-0(21 K.O.) GUESS YOU GOTTA KEEP LOOKING!

    http://www.standupmartialarts.com

  • 41 Bilo2 // Sep 10, 2007 at 1:09 pm

    Nopstar,
    You deleted Kote Law Loi and Rumtum’s last comments and you made your own last comment on your own Kun Khmer Boran subject and you closed your comment box, so no one can reply to your last comment anymore. That shows to me that you don’t have enough courage to face democracy, especially when you live in a free country like USA. LOL!

  • 42 nopstar // Sep 10, 2007 at 1:22 pm

    Blio2-

    “You deleted Kote Law Loi and Rumtum’s last comments and you made your own last comment on your own Kun Khmer Boran subject and you closed your comment box, so no one can reply to your last comment anymore. That shows to me that you don’t have enough courage to face democracy, especially when you live in a free country like USA. LOL!”

    1.) I stopped the comments because it’s the same people running over the same ground over and over. The discussion isn’t going anywhere.

    2.) This isn’t a democracy, it’s my blog, and isn’t a forum. If you would like to continue this discussion (or lack there of) find a forum and I’ll direct people to it. Or better yet, I think the domain My Khun Khmer is still available… go for it.
    3.) If you feel like commenting on a post do so, anymore comments outside of the post will be deleted.

  • 43 Mantis // Sep 11, 2007 at 12:07 am

    More details on SOREN……
    He trains out of Nuggets Thaiboxing Gym ( NTG )
    in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Nugget is classed as one of the best thai trainers in Aust. When he trains in thailand he trains out of Eminent Air. He now goes by Soren Eminent Air NTG.

    He recently ( in june ) beat the thai legend ORONO. He’s now had over 70 fights.

    check out this link for a quick video on him. tell me what you think:-)
    http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=8986961

  • 44 Brian // Sep 11, 2007 at 4:25 am

    isn’t that second guy Alfonso Gomez from the previous series?

  • 45 ONG007 // Sep 11, 2007 at 8:53 pm

    Thanks Mantis for clearing that up and looking out for your boy…video rocked!!

  • 46 Mantis // Sep 11, 2007 at 9:49 pm

    Anytime mate. The show will be good to watch, i watch JWP, Preacher and Soren a lot here in queensland, and i hope you guys actually get to see what they can do.
    It’s hard to see anyone beating Yodsaenklai, but all these boys hit extremely hard, so you just never know. They’re all very experienced, and are used to being away from home, which will be another hurdle.
    I hope australia gets it as well. I think they’re in negotiations, so fingers crossed.
    I’l get you boys some good fight vid’s of all the boys and do some links. They have all faught each other, also Wanlop and preacher a few times. GREA FIGHTS. anyway, speak soon from Aust:-) MantisNTG

  • 47 Mantis // Sep 12, 2007 at 5:31 am

    Soren fight record…..68 fights 49 wins 17 losses 2 draws - 30 k.o’s

    also my gym link:)
    www.nuggetsthaiboxinggym.com.au
    put it in your muaythai camps if you want.
    cheers

  • 48 phaisaan // Sep 12, 2007 at 7:33 am

    James Martinez, Albq. New Mexico,
    Pro/KB: 2-1/0, Pro/MMA: 4-7, Pro/BX: 1-0, Am/KB: 5-2/4, 156, 5′8″, 5-30-77, Mike Winklejohn, (505) 292-8291, - (11-20-06)

  • 49 Anya // Sep 13, 2007 at 3:55 am

    Hey, just wanted to update your info on Sean Wright. He used to fight out of the SMTC in Scotland but has been living in Thailand for about a year now, fighting out of Sasiprapa in Bangkok and Lanna Muay Thai in Chiang Mai. His most recent fight record, as close as I can get it is 30 fights, 23 wins, 5 losses, 2 draws. I probably have better pictures of him at home in Scotland but I’m down south at the moment, I’ll try to remember to send a better photo when I go up the road next time!

  • 50 Paul // Sep 13, 2007 at 4:28 am

    Can anyone tell me when it will be on TV? I guess it will be on digital/cable tv? Doubt it will be on channel five!

  • 51 Mantis // Sep 13, 2007 at 7:29 am

    depends on where you are….
    from what i’ve been told it will air on AXN channel in december:-(
    that’s the only channel to have definately airing rights so far. I think the rest of countries/stations are still in negotiations.

  • 52 Paul // Sep 13, 2007 at 9:48 am

    I am back in the UK but will get people to tape it in Singapore. Not many British lads in this Contender… Shame.

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  • 54 Mantis // Sep 14, 2007 at 2:04 am

    Do they have AXN channel over there???? they are airing it in nov/dec.
    from what i’ve heard from people in singapore, they won’t get the show til december either.

  • 55 Paul // Sep 14, 2007 at 12:28 pm

    You mean in Singapore? If you get digital/cable TV, yeah they have AXN. All that Amazing Race stuff is on that channel. Don’t have AXN in the UK unfortunately. Still, atleast it’s on somewhere and I will get to see it!

  • 56 Paul G // Sep 15, 2007 at 7:19 am

    Anya, hi from Sean

  • 57 Anya // Sep 17, 2007 at 3:04 am

    Thanks Paul!

  • 58 BIGHAMILTON // Sep 17, 2007 at 8:02 pm

    Is Martinez going to be the only U.S. fighter.

  • 59 nopstar // Sep 19, 2007 at 9:54 am

    Just came across this bit of news… Looks like they are in the process of getting the show on ESPN 2, lets keep our fingers crossed.

    “Cru also divulged that AXN’s Muay Thai version of the show, which includes a number of Western competitors, could soon find a home in the US through sports network partner ESPN, aboard its ESPN2 channel. “There are ongoing discussions to get it distributed in the US,” said Cru. “Interestingly enough, the cast of the series contains a lot of non-Asian contestants.”

  • 60 Mantis // Sep 21, 2007 at 8:35 am

    yeah it does have a ltoe of non asians…., and from what i am aware, there is only one US fighter, but a few from my country AUSTRALIA, yay !!!
    I just came back from singapore and watched one of the fights it was good. The show will be good as well by th looks of things, But sorry everyone I can’t post anything….They are really cracking the whip abut leaked info on the fights.

    From what i have heard there have been some unreal fights and lots of blood, just the way we like it down here in Aust:-)

  • 61 Anya // Sep 23, 2007 at 5:23 am

    Just wondered if anyone is in the know about when this section of the filming is over. I was told it shoud finish late october or early november. Does anyone know if this is accurate. And will only the first round of fights have been completed by then, or will the quarter-finals and semi-finals have been completed as well?

  • 62 Moving to Divx. // Sep 24, 2007 at 12:06 am

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  • 63 Jai // Sep 25, 2007 at 2:43 am

    anya, the semi final fights are scheduled to be on 17th and 20th October in Singapore. go to contenderasia.com website to check on ticketing details.

  • 64 strongboy // Sep 30, 2007 at 6:09 pm

    I saw martinez inthe K-1 tryouts 1year and half ago.
    He is ok.I thought but thats it. I think that was him.loks very much like him.

  • 65 Paul Elam // Oct 9, 2007 at 11:13 am

    I dont know a whole lot about James as far as MT. But I agree with Justin Ellis. James is not someone you want to take lightly. He has always been a tough kid. I know, I’ve known and seen what he can do. I wish all the fighters the best of luck but hope that James puts NM on the Map. good luck to you all espesically you James. We are in your Corner.

  • 66 bill boy // Oct 9, 2007 at 7:30 pm

    anyone have a torrent of this show….they’re not showing it in north america :(

  • 67 Spydaman // Oct 9, 2007 at 8:13 pm

    Bill Boy….I believe they are still in the filming stage. Let’s keep our fingers crossed and hope that ESPN 2 does bring it to the US as is rumored.

  • 68 bill boy // Oct 9, 2007 at 9:12 pm

    thanks for clearing that up…saves me a bit of pointless searching !
    and yes, hopefully ESPN2 comes through

  • 69 Spydaman // Oct 11, 2007 at 5:32 am

    U’re welcome Bill Boy.
    Umm……Omare M.Azam…….wut is the point of that post???

  • 70 Shane // Oct 13, 2007 at 12:45 pm

    Does anyone know when the first episode is supposed to be airing?

  • 71 nopstar // Oct 13, 2007 at 5:33 pm

    So there filming until Oct. 20th. There’s going to be post production to put in those awful sound effects, because Muay Thai just isn’t real enough…

    Totally guessing here but Maybe start in late Nov.?

  • 72 Shane // Oct 16, 2007 at 11:57 am

    Thanks bud

  • 73 Bunzy // Oct 18, 2007 at 10:08 am

    Wow, I”m the 73rd post. This by far must be the most for any post.

  • 74 Antti // Oct 20, 2007 at 9:19 pm

    Well, Stefan said it should be on in Dec.

  • 75 Madam Villaina // Oct 23, 2007 at 6:47 am

    Hey Baccarat!! Keep your trap shut!! I’d like to remind all of those who attended any contender fight in Singapore that you had signed a non-dislosure at the door!! Please keep all hush hush, for the success of the show. Muaythai will go through the roof after this show hits the airwaves, and lets all do what we can to make this the biggest ever boost for our sport. Cheers!! Muaythai Forever!

  • 76 Paul Elam // Oct 24, 2007 at 9:36 am

    hey melony have you heard anything from James. I have been biting at the bit wanting to know how he is doing. I know he is good at what he does but all the fighters there are good at what they do or they wouldnt be there. if you hear anything from him or get to talk to him tell him I am thinking about him and hope he does well. take care Paul.

  • 77 Contender Asia Filming Over // Oct 25, 2007 at 12:06 am

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  • 78 alphadog // Oct 25, 2007 at 7:11 am

    madam v. are you some production member spying and keeping the lid on here?

    it is thru the roof currently as it stands already

  • 79 Jakob Finlandson // Oct 25, 2007 at 9:16 am

    Jomhod Kiatadisak is he coming? Plz tell he is?

  • 80 The Making of The Contender Asia // Oct 30, 2007 at 6:20 am

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  • 82 billy // Nov 1, 2007 at 7:24 pm

    no dutch fighters?

  • 83 JWP // Nov 4, 2007 at 6:41 pm

    Hi Madam Villaina,
    Hmm, I think I know you. Are you that hot chick with the crazy laugh?
    I heard the Contender Asia should be a good show, cant wait to see real Karate fights.

  • 84 Madam Villaina // Nov 4, 2007 at 6:53 pm

    Hi JWP,

    muah ha ha aha ha!!!…..destroy them!!!!

    can’t wait for the show to air…I hear it’s gonna be a crazy wild ride full of drama, intrigue and some seriously kick ass muaythai!

  • 85 JWP // Nov 5, 2007 at 3:22 am

    I heard its going to be good but I dont like watching violence, makes me feel ill.

  • 86 alex // Nov 6, 2007 at 5:46 pm

    yods a beast he kicks hard as hell and punches good for a thai

  • 87 Kickboxing Idiot // Nov 16, 2007 at 3:19 am

    Dutch are not very good the russian is on steroids

  • 88 S // Nov 24, 2007 at 4:36 pm

    I was checking out the Contender Asia Group on Facebook and one of the crew posted that the air date is 16 January 2008 on AXN.

  • 89 Farid Villaume vs. Yodsanklai Fairtex // Nov 30, 2007 at 5:48 pm

    […] contender asia […]

  • 90 marco // Dec 5, 2007 at 7:38 am

    where is buakaw pormuk?

  • 91 nopstar // Dec 5, 2007 at 8:03 am

    I’m sure his camp wanted too much money.

  • 92 Gusnark // Dec 5, 2007 at 9:35 am

    Too bad, it would be great to see him vs Yodsanklai.

  • 93 nopstar // Dec 12, 2007 at 9:29 pm

    Just saw a post from Hellfighter of the K-1 forum, he’s a friend of the producers… He just said that it’s official, we’re getting the contender here in the States!

    Deal was just inked… I’m trying to find out through what network, a this point I don’t think it really matters though. Great News.

  • 94 a5yfk // Dec 13, 2007 at 3:08 am

    nopstar that is wicked news any ideas if we over in the UK will be getting it too.
    No doubt that should not matter with you posting all the latest fights here on Mymuaythai.
    Top site!! Keep up the excellent work….

  • 95 lescoul // Jan 10, 2008 at 9:47 am

    Please, have you the name to TV for to look boxing match in the contenderasia ?
    Amicalement.
    Stéphane LESCOUL

  • 96 spydaman // Jan 10, 2008 at 9:59 am

    Salut Stephane! Le “Contender Asia” vas etre televise sur la chaine AXN. Je ne suis pas sur si la chaine et disponible en France.

    Wuddup Stephane! The “Contender Asia” will be televised on AXN. I’m not sure if it will be available in France though.

  • 97 Deimian // Jan 10, 2008 at 10:40 am

    I am knd of curious who u guys would think win under buakaws weight

    Buakaw vs Nathan Corbett and Clifton brown

  • 98 alekos87 // Jan 10, 2008 at 6:45 pm

    yod is gona own the contender with his left baseball bat to the dome

  • 99 erwin // Jan 14, 2008 at 2:28 am

    Hey I thought contender “Asia” supposed to be contested by most of Asian. My expectation was most of them are really from Thailand. So we could really see their original Muay Thai by not from foreigner.

  • 100 Anonymous // Jan 14, 2008 at 3:30 am

    Well if they were all Thai I don’t think this show would be televised worldwide… Of course Thailand has enough fighters to fill 5000 Contender-shows, but the idea was to bring fighters together from AROUND THE WORLD. I think this is good for promoting the sport, to show people that Muay Thai is practiced all over the world, and if you get interested you might find a gym in your own city…

    Not saying that I wouldn’t like to see the all Thai-version too!

  • 101 Shane // Jan 15, 2008 at 8:58 pm

    CONTENDER STARTS TOMORROW!!! WOOP WOOP

  • 102 Ernesto // Jan 16, 2008 at 10:37 am

    CLifton is one bad man…. Anyone know what happened to SuperLeague?

  • 103 mtt // Jan 17, 2008 at 6:56 pm

    It’s out, when download complete please SEED! thanks…..

    http://www.mininova.org/tor/1111930

  • 104 KoolGuyIsAPrick // Jan 30, 2008 at 2:29 pm

    why u spoiling it for u retard!

  • 105 koolguyisanythingbutkool // Jan 31, 2008 at 3:42 am

    stop spoilin it prick, WE DON’T WANNA KNOW!

  • 106 nak rohp // Jan 31, 2008 at 7:12 am

    is there no way u can stop these dickheads puttin these spoilers on NOP? most ov em r bullshit like “yod beat cro-cop in the final” hahaha CRO-COP?????? ban thu twats from the site!!!!!

  • 107 nak rohp // Jan 31, 2008 at 7:21 am

    or was it crocop beat yod? dunno but shit talk neway

  • 108 alekos87 // Jan 31, 2008 at 1:09 pm

    yes cro cop beat yod with lfk in second around at 2:35

  • 109 ying lek // Jan 31, 2008 at 6:24 pm

    alekos87, you are truly a douche bag. The finals haven’t even happened yet, sp what the fck are u talking about? You can shove your bullshit back up your ass!

  • 110 alphadog // Jan 31, 2008 at 8:07 pm

    u stupid piece of shit. episode 4 isnt dave. now stfu

  • 111 nak rohp // Feb 1, 2008 at 7:29 am

    yod 70kg
    crocop100

    HOW?

  • 112 MR. X? // Feb 1, 2008 at 10:40 pm

    Fuck you koolguy, u should call urself lame guy

  • 113 Gusnark // Feb 2, 2008 at 1:22 am

    Mr. X, simply ignore KoolGuy’s posts.

  • 114 Millasur // Feb 6, 2008 at 9:44 pm

    Watched the first few, I think the show is very good - only posting as it seems there may be people related to the show also viewing this page…

    WHY the frick have they cut the hell out of the training footage and fight footage and gone mad with the cameras and numerous angles and stuff?

    Whoever edited / directed needs to never work again. Unless it was cut by a monkey randomly jamming buttons. In which case it’s ok, give him some bananas or someting…

    I understand that the show is meant to be commercial to appeal to everyone, but it’s a joke for people that actually want to see some Muay Thai as well. (Is that too much to ask!?) Even the challenges have been cut so much you can hardly keep track of what’s going on, not that I care about those…

    Thanks to the site owner for the nice info and all that bizness.

  • 115 Shark // Feb 19, 2008 at 8:00 am

    Too bad they not picked a Dutchmen for this series.
    Maybe they are afraid for the “thai rules” or catch to much money in Japan.

  • 116 alekos87 // Feb 19, 2008 at 6:48 pm

    he means call him self GayGuy

  • 117 KoolGuy // Feb 20, 2008 at 8:27 pm

    ^^^ yeh call urself gayguy, there probaly sumbody here thats gay so yah can lick each other balls. hahaha

  • 118 alekos87 // Feb 20, 2008 at 8:29 pm

    So what if i lick other guys balls, your just jealous because it’s nice and juicy.

  • 119 KoolGuy // Feb 20, 2008 at 8:29 pm

    Ewwwwwwww wtf dudeeeeee calm downn man, go ahead n do ur thang lol

  • 120 SE // Mar 8, 2008 at 12:38 pm

    UPDATE THE DAMN SITE LIKE YOU SAID YOU WERE

  • 121 lescoul // Mar 16, 2008 at 9:04 am

    hello,
    salut,
    can i have the nexts fight boxe thai by links in my adress email, thanks, Stéphane
    merci de faire passer les derniers combats de boxe thai sur mon mail, merci a bientot, Stéphane
    lescoul.securite@wanadoo.fr

  • 122 Spydaman // Mar 16, 2008 at 10:46 am

    Lescoul, de quoi est ce que tu parle??? Si tu parle des episode du “Contender Asia” si tu regarde en haut de la page tu remarquera que les links sont postee.

  • 123 priscilla // Mar 27, 2008 at 5:03 am

    bruce macfie is sooo hot, so damn sexy

  • 124 priscilla // Mar 27, 2008 at 5:04 am

    omg.. i lov bruce

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