Lol cant be a contest to decide the best Muay Thai fighter as the world ranked number 1 Thai fighter wasnt allowed in this lol. Just shows whos the best out of these guys.
There's no fucking money in muay thai! What's the use of being a world champion in a sport were guy's get wrecked for next to no pay. If you are not in Thailand,France or Holland no body will even care who you are.
You're obviously misinformed. K-1, SLAMM, and other big shows pay these fighters six figures. The pay is getting higher now with all the broadcasting and pay-per-view around the world. More guys get wrecked skateboarding than fighting in the ring. Check out the real story rather than making hasty judgements about a sport you barely know about.
WHAT!?!?! You're a fucking moron. I can't believe you do Judo!!!! GAAAAH!!! (Dammit, why does a Judoka have to be a jackass?????) Judo's a fucking FREE sport, no money at ALL what the Hell do you think about that??? Damn, idjit.
Judo is not a free sport. It's an Olympic sport. Practiced ALL over the planet. Judokas don't get paid but they do get endorsement deals and sponsorship money to train without having to get a second job. (except in N.America) The same can't be said about Muay thai even in Thailand. Your comments shows that your an immature kid.
And you are arrogant, ignorant and a fool. Do you research anything or just fly off the handle half-cocked with no relevant data except the various insanities that you fantasize exist, not just in your own little bubble, but in Reality as well. I pity you.
If I were an internet warrior I'd say something like "GUH! YOU A FUCKHEAD! ME WANT FIGHT YOU! YOU PUSSY!" and spell everything wrong. I don't see how asking you if you did any research means I'm an internet warrior and such is an ad hominem argument anyways.
Riiiiight. Buakaw earns that type of maoney only in Japan. In Thailand he would not make shit. Mo Smith and R.R. command $100,000 only in Japan. In the US they couldn't get $3 to fight. Kickboxing died out a long time ago in America.
Judofan, from your original comment, you seem so spiteful over kickboxers. Where does your frustration come from? Let it go, man. The fact is, kickboxers do make good money around the world, even in the US now. But most of these guys would do it for free just as you do judo for free. You don't see them basing on judokas. To each his own, man. Don't be a hater. If you don't like kickboxers, go hang out with your own kind.
Funny, because I just saw Kickboxing on both ESPN and Versus. K-1 has an active American branch and there are many American Kickboxing organizations (I have a friend who just entered the Amateur section of Battle of the Bronx)
judofan, I have no idea what cave you live in but if you did your research, Thai fighters (from Thailand) such as Buakaw, Kaoklai, Anuwat, Jomthong, Yodsanklai, and the list goes on, makes well over $100,000 USD per year in fight purses and endorsements. Do you see any Judo on Pay-Per-View? You'd be lucky to see it on the Discovery Channel. You are so clueless, son. Before you say anything else stupid, run a Google search on the names I mentioned.
I've some research and found out that only Japan will pay that type of money. No kickboxers in Europe, America and even Thailand gets pay that type of money. You make it sound like ll Thaiboxers have money falling out of their ass. We know danm well that's not true.
you DIDN'T do any research. for example, World Championship Muay Thai took take center stage on January 12th, 2008 at Las Vegas Hilton promoted by Dennis Warner and sanctioned by WBC. Fight purses ranged from $10,000 USD to $140,000 USD. go to wbcmuaythai dot com. But who cares what Thai Boxers earn. We do it for the love of our sport. Some do Judo, others Taekwondo, others Muay Thai. Please don't be prejudiced just because you don't understand other people and cultures.
The numbers he posted are from fights in Thailand. Oh, and what about his earlier comment about why you do Judo and why often the money is not what's important and to let each live their own. Judo money is rare, unless you open a dojo and even then it's not great. Only the top 10% or less really make any endorsements from fame so why do Judo? Because it's fun. I don't see your problem with kickboxers.
hey guys, just ignore judofan. we all know that muay thai is so much bigger than judo as a professional sport all around the world. i'm no muay thai fighter but if i was i'd wanna be a champion just for the pride and glory. i love watching muay thai! its the most exciting thing in my humble opinion. i'm just too old to practice it. thanks for posting these videos. i look forward to watching them online and onscreen.
agreed judo isnt even a sport its to self defend people that use it to fight are wrong in the first place, Muay Thai is for real men not boys that dont wanna get hurt
Sure, MT fighters in thailand get paid shit, but its a LOT better than the national average. But u know what? Even westerners go out and live and fight in thailand earning only just enough to get by, what does that tell u about the people who give their sweat blood and tears to do this sport? THEY HAVE HEART! They don't do it for the money u fool. Go take your ignorance and cram it up your ass along with your narrow mindedness.
John Wayne Parr is one of the contender , not a coach. It's strange that they used well established muay thai fighters instead of up and comers who are only going to get chumped by these veterans.
Lol cant be a contest to decide the best Muay Thai fighter as the world ranked number 1 Thai fighter wasnt allowed in this lol. Just shows whos the best out of these guys.
FrankLukass 2 years ago
Does anyone knows what song is it at 4.33? its a really nice song!!! ARHHH
killerxed 2 years ago
is there going to b a new season of the contender muay thai??? this is so interesting to watch...
mouarelated 3 years ago
i missed the last episode sheit
dyingxmonkey 3 years ago
waht is that for a song than startet by 4,33 min in this video...can you help me?
damien18072008 3 years ago
i wont miss this series,muaty thai is a very important art for MMA
joche721 3 years ago
this is my first time watching the contender asia.. can anyone tell me is it worth buying the whole series??
pugile80 3 years ago 4
Damn sure!
jippikajee 3 years ago 3
Zidov'Akuma'Domenik
Yodsaenklai
Naruepol
Joakim'Yukay'Karlsson
YorsaenDodge 3 years ago
14 is not too late...
but this sport is bone cracking things..
I've been practiced it for 2 years.
it was freaking hard. I quit it know due to my left knee injury...
careful.
sh3n3ng 4 years ago 2
Yodsaenklai
Bruce Mcfie
Naruepol
True contender .
YorsaenDodge 4 years ago
Is the age of 14 too late for muay thai i'll start within 3 months.
punkzorr 4 years ago
No it's not. many pros has started as late as 16-18.
skilleskalle 4 years ago
not true. at least 100%
muaythai4ko 3 years ago
LOL! akuma is always laughing hehehe
shnoycee 4 years ago 2
Joakim karlson is the best he is from rinkeby a ghetto in stocholm he is a real gangster and fighter
samgyme2a 4 years ago
the contender is the way to go
WhistlerLL 4 years ago
john wayne faced Yodsanklai in the final...
boxie24 4 years ago
hey I live in Canada mind telling what the channel for this would be in North America? will appreciate it alot if anyone tells me
punkzorr 4 years ago
manluv channel 9 for men that luv a hard pounding......television program
jacco2324 4 years ago
Go parr! Ex lumpinee champ, the holder of the green jacket. you guys figure out who will win ;)
madmoomoo 4 years ago
ahhhh i wish i didnt show those fight clips at the end
enderLePage 4 years ago
YEAH RAFIK IS OUT.
c'mon tiger king!@
0701K60230 4 years ago
Does anyone know if Rafik is a muslim?
BruceWayne 4 years ago
yes he is
jaggeMoeller 2 years ago
Is there a way to see The Contender Asia Muay Thai (internet)?
andremaritz 4 years ago
There's no fucking money in muay thai! What's the use of being a world champion in a sport were guy's get wrecked for next to no pay. If you are not in Thailand,France or Holland no body will even care who you are.
judofan 4 years ago
You're obviously misinformed. K-1, SLAMM, and other big shows pay these fighters six figures. The pay is getting higher now with all the broadcasting and pay-per-view around the world. More guys get wrecked skateboarding than fighting in the ring. Check out the real story rather than making hasty judgements about a sport you barely know about.
impactzone 4 years ago
WHAT!?!?! You're a fucking moron. I can't believe you do Judo!!!! GAAAAH!!! (Dammit, why does a Judoka have to be a jackass?????) Judo's a fucking FREE sport, no money at ALL what the Hell do you think about that??? Damn, idjit.
WorldWarCheese 4 years ago
Judo is not a free sport. It's an Olympic sport. Practiced ALL over the planet. Judokas don't get paid but they do get endorsement deals and sponsorship money to train without having to get a second job. (except in N.America) The same can't be said about Muay thai even in Thailand. Your comments shows that your an immature kid.
judofan 4 years ago
And you are arrogant, ignorant and a fool. Do you research anything or just fly off the handle half-cocked with no relevant data except the various insanities that you fantasize exist, not just in your own little bubble, but in Reality as well. I pity you.
WorldWarCheese 4 years ago
Spoken like a true internet warrior. EXTREMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!
judofan 4 years ago
If I were an internet warrior I'd say something like "GUH! YOU A FUCKHEAD! ME WANT FIGHT YOU! YOU PUSSY!" and spell everything wrong. I don't see how asking you if you did any research means I'm an internet warrior and such is an ad hominem argument anyways.
WorldWarCheese 4 years ago
Let's end this discussion:
Buakaw earned $175,000 USD in prize money in K-1 Max
K-1 Grand Prix winner's purse is $400,000 USD
Anuwat earns approximately $60,000 per fight overseas.
Masato earned approximately $500,000 in endorsements alone in 2006.
In the U.S. of A., Maurice Smith, Rick Roufus and other world-class Muay Thai fighters command $100,000 USD or more per fight.
All you have to do is do a little research on the net.
impactzone 4 years ago 2
Riiiiight. Buakaw earns that type of maoney only in Japan. In Thailand he would not make shit. Mo Smith and R.R. command $100,000 only in Japan. In the US they couldn't get $3 to fight. Kickboxing died out a long time ago in America.
judofan 4 years ago
Judofan, from your original comment, you seem so spiteful over kickboxers. Where does your frustration come from? Let it go, man. The fact is, kickboxers do make good money around the world, even in the US now. But most of these guys would do it for free just as you do judo for free. You don't see them basing on judokas. To each his own, man. Don't be a hater. If you don't like kickboxers, go hang out with your own kind.
elbowsnknees 4 years ago 2
Funny, because I just saw Kickboxing on both ESPN and Versus. K-1 has an active American branch and there are many American Kickboxing organizations (I have a friend who just entered the Amateur section of Battle of the Bronx)
WorldWarCheese 4 years ago
judofan, I have no idea what cave you live in but if you did your research, Thai fighters (from Thailand) such as Buakaw, Kaoklai, Anuwat, Jomthong, Yodsanklai, and the list goes on, makes well over $100,000 USD per year in fight purses and endorsements. Do you see any Judo on Pay-Per-View? You'd be lucky to see it on the Discovery Channel. You are so clueless, son. Before you say anything else stupid, run a Google search on the names I mentioned.
elbowsnknees 4 years ago
I've some research and found out that only Japan will pay that type of money. No kickboxers in Europe, America and even Thailand gets pay that type of money. You make it sound like ll Thaiboxers have money falling out of their ass. We know danm well that's not true.
judofan 4 years ago
you DIDN'T do any research. for example, World Championship Muay Thai took take center stage on January 12th, 2008 at Las Vegas Hilton promoted by Dennis Warner and sanctioned by WBC. Fight purses ranged from $10,000 USD to $140,000 USD. go to wbcmuaythai dot com. But who cares what Thai Boxers earn. We do it for the love of our sport. Some do Judo, others Taekwondo, others Muay Thai. Please don't be prejudiced just because you don't understand other people and cultures.
impactzone 4 years ago 4
The numbers he posted are from fights in Thailand. Oh, and what about his earlier comment about why you do Judo and why often the money is not what's important and to let each live their own. Judo money is rare, unless you open a dojo and even then it's not great. Only the top 10% or less really make any endorsements from fame so why do Judo? Because it's fun. I don't see your problem with kickboxers.
WorldWarCheese 4 years ago
because everyone is differnt. muay thai is in there blood.
douangb 4 years ago
hey guys, just ignore judofan. we all know that muay thai is so much bigger than judo as a professional sport all around the world. i'm no muay thai fighter but if i was i'd wanna be a champion just for the pride and glory. i love watching muay thai! its the most exciting thing in my humble opinion. i'm just too old to practice it. thanks for posting these videos. i look forward to watching them online and onscreen.
welike2watch 4 years ago 9
agreed judo isnt even a sport its to self defend people that use it to fight are wrong in the first place, Muay Thai is for real men not boys that dont wanna get hurt
hopfully my trainer wayne gets far COME ON JWP!!
DarkklowNa 4 years ago
@welike2watch your can never be too old to practise muay thai, only to old to compete.
TheMMAfightchannel 7 months ago
what an absolute retard you are judofan!!
Sure, MT fighters in thailand get paid shit, but its a LOT better than the national average. But u know what? Even westerners go out and live and fight in thailand earning only just enough to get by, what does that tell u about the people who give their sweat blood and tears to do this sport? THEY HAVE HEART! They don't do it for the money u fool. Go take your ignorance and cram it up your ass along with your narrow mindedness.
Descenter 4 years ago
Yo, is that Yodsanklai Fairtex in the video? If not the Thai guy looks alot like him.
juanmmaldonado 4 years ago
yes, that is Yodsanklai. One of the coaches is John Wayne Parr. Some big names here.
elbowsnknees 4 years ago
Need moar!!! Is there a place that shows the episodes online?
WorldWarCheese 4 years ago
contenderasia dot com
vpecs 4 years ago
John Wayne Parr is one of the contender , not a coach. It's strange that they used well established muay thai fighters instead of up and comers who are only going to get chumped by these veterans.
fmvgamer 4 years ago