tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83627350622905435102024-02-08T02:47:21.758+08:00Contender Asia ExclusiveThe Grouchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01992283771730137169noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362735062290543510.post-73005365021667578562008-10-13T01:00:00.000+08:002008-10-13T01:02:54.168+08:00The Finale - The Computer Wizard takes it All(1/3)(2/3)(3/3)The Grouchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01992283771730137169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362735062290543510.post-74689890931596248642008-10-13T00:42:00.005+08:002008-10-13T00:57:06.651+08:00The RematchesI am trying to make up for the absence of the last 10 episodes of the show. I know this blog went defunct at the most exciting parts and I'm really sorry. I have got all the episodes in my computer and I'll probably try to string them into a single file and upload it, when I have the time. I am going to make it up by posting the rematches here and also the final match between Yod and JWP. I The Grouchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01992283771730137169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362735062290543510.post-47317319488740804532008-10-13T00:38:00.003+08:002008-10-13T00:40:31.641+08:00The Return of the Contenders commentI have decided not to comment on the show because it wasn't as good as I expected it should be. The results were pretty predictable:Naruepol vs Soren - Nareupol won by points Zig Zach vs Takeshi - DrawYodsaenklai vs Madsua - Yod by KOI heard Madsua was a trainer at C.A. Really?The Grouchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01992283771730137169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362735062290543510.post-20599243697560151662008-09-12T23:37:00.003+08:002008-09-12T23:46:36.530+08:00The Return of the ContendersI know I've been gone for awhile. Never got to finish this blog. I apologise for the sudden disappearance.17th September 2008 - The Return of the Contenders!The most anticipated match, for most, of the Contender Asia was that of Yodsaenklai and JWP. Those of us who were at the Indoor Stadium Singapore will remember the the intense fight, a whole of five rounds with Yod taking victory. Remember The Grouchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01992283771730137169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362735062290543510.post-83295746179698912342008-02-16T23:24:00.004+08:002008-02-16T23:32:16.711+08:00Soren's famous Brazilian Kick in Episode 5It is famously known as Brazilian kicks but Muay Thai gyms teach it too. I suppose it is a different variation of Muay Thai Roundhouse kicks. K-1 commentators generally regard this as a "Brazilian Kick". Glaube Feitosa is pretty famous for knock-outs with this technique.Here's a good tutorial on it:The difference between the "Brazilian Kick" and the typical Muay Thai roundhouse is that the The Grouchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01992283771730137169noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362735062290543510.post-56428075767223439572008-02-16T18:56:00.002+08:002008-02-16T18:57:53.698+08:00Contender Asia Episode 5 FULL For the rest of us.The Grouchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01992283771730137169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362735062290543510.post-55646403944263026982008-02-15T16:28:00.007+08:002008-02-15T17:48:51.105+08:00Episode 5 - Alain gets his rematch. Soren sends him home.The Tiger Kings are on a lucky streak and emerged victorious once again. This time, both teams had to pull a truck at both ends and whichever team crosses his finishing line first, wins the challenge. The Tiger Kings were rewarded to a $500 shopping spree on eBay for their victory.Zidov was pretty pissed off at the reward. He remarked that in his country, if you get rewarded $500 for pulling a The Grouchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01992283771730137169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362735062290543510.post-82741553474832500342008-02-13T12:47:00.001+08:002008-02-13T12:48:41.754+08:00Showtimes for Episode 5 on AXNWednesday, 13th Feb, 9pmRepeat TelecastThursday, 14th Feb, 12am (Note that this is Wednesday, 12MN)Thursday, 14th Feb, 12pmSaturday, 16th Feb, 8amSaturday, 16th Feb, 6pmSunday, 17th Feb, 1amThe Grouchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01992283771730137169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362735062290543510.post-71111686066667383312008-02-12T11:51:00.000+08:002008-02-12T11:53:41.988+08:00Contender Asia Episode 4 - Tiger Kings win again I'm terribly sorry for the late video. Stage6 fucked up and won't upload my video but here it is. I won't type in any synopsis this time. For those who haven't watched it, enjoy.The Grouchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01992283771730137169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362735062290543510.post-7068777993989194472008-02-10T19:20:00.000+08:002008-02-12T13:39:10.398+08:00Chinese New Year FlurrySorry guys, i haven't had time to upload the video. Will be up by tonight.The Grouchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01992283771730137169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362735062290543510.post-1836793773224894972008-02-04T14:49:00.000+08:002008-02-04T14:53:50.815+08:00Showtimes for Episode 4 on AXNWednesday, 6th Feb, 9pmRepeat TelecastThursday, 7th Feb, 12am (Note that this is Wednesday, 12MN)Thursday, 7th Feb, 12pmSaturday, 9th Feb, 8amSaturday, 9th Feb, 6pmSunday, 10th Feb, 1amThe Grouchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01992283771730137169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362735062290543510.post-90562251910779847622008-02-03T20:25:00.000+08:002008-02-03T20:30:38.464+08:00Rumble of the KINGSFöreställningen består denna gång av en 8-man turnering i mellanvikt där vinnaren kvalar vidare till Mark Burnetts dokusåpa, Contender Muaythai, som spelar in sin andra säsong i Singapore december 2008.Utöver detta så kvalar vinnaren även till K-1 Max Final 16:th i Japan 2009.Turneringens silvermedaljör kvalar till WMC-S1 8-manna turneringsfinalen som arrangeras den 5 december i Bangkok till äranThe Grouchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01992283771730137169noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362735062290543510.post-36739543057473758172008-02-03T18:40:00.000+08:002008-02-03T18:44:20.794+08:00Contender Asia Episode 3 FULL VideoMany thanks to lazy_m for uploading the FULL version of episode 3. The only version that has been going around on the net so far has been the pre-released version, with one missing scene. I am so thankful for this upload because I missed this episode. I was so fed up with the pre-released one. I'll return the favor soon! To the rest of us, enjoy! :)The Grouchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01992283771730137169noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362735062290543510.post-78482402542489056802008-02-02T11:50:00.001+08:002008-02-02T12:21:02.926+08:00Episode 3 - Tiger Kings win, Rafik goes home.Rafik's cockiness after their double victory lost him respect from the Tiger Kings, his team mates and even Stephan Fox. The Tiger Kings were so pissed off they swore to win their next challenge and, their ultimate goal for their first victory was to send Rafik home.I will not attempt to talk more about the challenge. I thought it was a good challenge because it emphasized a lot on fighting The Grouchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01992283771730137169noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362735062290543510.post-56335765408029230142008-01-30T01:59:00.000+08:002008-01-30T02:09:29.079+08:00Application for Season 2 Contenders!Rumors has it that filming for Season 2 begins in October 2008. Honestly, I wasn't even expecting a Season 2 but now that word has gotten out, fans should have more to look forward to. I'm hoping that they'll be filming in Singapore again but I do think that they should venture into Thailand. After all, it's pretty absurd to do such an important show out of its home.Anyway, the official website The Grouchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01992283771730137169noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362735062290543510.post-40058608758871217742008-01-30T00:55:00.000+08:002008-01-30T01:52:11.624+08:00Rafik - Dzhabar brawl (SPOILER!)I don't know how people get to watch videos that have yet to be released and it's probably a serious infringement of copyright. Warning: This will be a show spoiler! You'll get to see it on TV tmr but for the benefit of the-rest-of-us, here it is:Send Frenchie home!The Grouchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01992283771730137169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362735062290543510.post-70554352426701775382008-01-29T03:00:00.000+08:002008-01-29T03:05:49.790+08:00Showtimes for Episode 3 (GMT +08:00)Wednesday, 30th Jan, 9pm on AXN.Repeat telecast:Thursday, 31st Jan, 12pm on AXNThursday, 31st Jan, 12MN on AXNSaturday, 2nd Feb, 8.30am on AXNSaturday, 2nd Feb, 6pm on AXNThe Grouchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01992283771730137169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362735062290543510.post-76544333974647192472008-01-26T08:28:00.000+08:002008-01-26T08:29:41.062+08:00The Contender Asia - Episode 2 FULLEnjoy.The Grouchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01992283771730137169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362735062290543510.post-91833766287690905282008-01-25T10:31:00.000+08:002008-01-26T03:08:04.754+08:00Contender Asia Episode 2 - Sean sends James homeDisagreements are already beginning to surface. Not something we're not expecting - a house of 16 Muay Thai fighters who will in the end fight each other. The main target for disagreement is the Wild Boar's leader, Rafik, and apparently was a consensus between both groups."Hey Frenchie, You, Big Mouth, Small Heart" - This was a comment made by Yodsaenklai to Rafik, just before the choosing of The Grouchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01992283771730137169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362735062290543510.post-72892861697934898462008-01-21T13:10:00.000+08:002008-01-21T13:13:24.331+08:00Showtimes for Episode 2 (GMT +08:00)Wednesday, 23rd Jan, 9pm on AXNReplay telecastThursday, 24th Jan, 12 pm on AXNThursday, 24th Jan, 12MN on AXNSaturday, 26th Jan, 8am on AXNSaturday, 26th Jan, 6pm on AXNThe Grouchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01992283771730137169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362735062290543510.post-56881473888899712622008-01-20T22:27:00.001+08:002008-01-26T03:10:02.573+08:00The Contender Asia - Episode 1 FULLOkay, I'm not too sure if this is allowed but please please don't make me take it down. Finally, the full episode of The Contender Asia. For those who haven't seen the episode or would like to watch a replay, here it is! Download it before they make me take it down though.The Grouchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01992283771730137169noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362735062290543510.post-46233954166744216462008-01-18T16:38:00.000+08:002008-01-18T16:40:19.239+08:00Repeat telecast of Episode 1There will be a repeat telecast of the first episode on AXN 19th January 2008, Saturday, 8am and 6pm, Singapore time. Don't miss this one if you've missed the premiere!The Grouchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01992283771730137169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362735062290543510.post-84089456895519572272008-01-18T15:50:00.000+08:002008-01-18T15:52:59.424+08:00Taking on the guysArticle is taken from http://www.star-ecentral.com/news/story.asp?file=/2008/1/16/tvnradio/19973360&sec=tvnradioTV host Jaymee Ong stands out in a crowd of Muay Thai kick boxers, in more ways than one.SHE may be the odd one out but Australian-born TV host Jaymee Ong can hold her own in a roomful of aspiring kick boxers. Ong is the co-host of the new reality TV series, The Contender Asia, the The Grouchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01992283771730137169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362735062290543510.post-27374423957342642442008-01-18T02:41:00.000+08:002008-01-18T03:19:51.591+08:00Web Exclusive Videos and PhotosVisit http://www.muaythai-videos.blogspot.com for web exclusive videos on Episode 1 of the Contender Asia.For photos, visit here.Small update on Trevor:By GERRY FORBEShttp://calsun.canoe.ca/News/Columnists/Forbes_Gerry/2008/01/17/4777716.php"I've been kicked in the head a few times playing football, but I never considered taking some pain in the brain as a way of making a living.This weekend, The Grouchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01992283771730137169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8362735062290543510.post-61992173523131824872008-01-16T23:47:00.000+08:002008-01-18T17:47:48.350+08:00Episode 1 - Trevor goes homeThe Contender Asia finally premiered yesterday and like all Muay Thai fans, I was part of the overplayed hype and glued myself to AXN even before 9pm. The premiere, however, wasn't quite the 10/10 I was expecting (and I guess this is partly because I went to see some of the live matches).Personally, the disappointment came from two main areas. One was the editing of the fight. Muay Thai fans loveThe Grouchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01992283771730137169noreply@blogger.com0