Series 1

The Challenger Muaythai LIVE Finale
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November 19th 2011 - Staadium Negara, KL, Malaysia
With the rise of K1 and UFC capturing the hearts and imagination of millions of viewers around the world, The Challenger Muaythai brings the sporting experience to a whole new level.
16 of the best Muaythai fighters from around the globe gather together to put [...]

Pidsanu Kunchat vs Vuyisile Colossa
S01 E09 – November 10th 2011
Going into this fight Pidsanu was the easy favourite. However a surprised knock down in round 1 by Vuysile nearly resulted in an early finished to the fight. The first round began with both fighters tentative and feeling each other out and strategizing their game plan [...]

Mohd Faizal Bin Ramli vs Antoine Pinto
S01 E08 – November 3rd 2011
This fight between Malaysian local hero Faizal and the world renowned Antoine Pinto saw a considerable amount of support for Faizal from the host country of the Challenger Muay Thai - Malaysia.

It was clear from the opening bell that Faizal wanted to do [...]

Jordan Watson vs Cyrus Washington
S01 E07 – October 27th 2011
Cyrus’s dream of fighting Jordan came to fruition in Episode 7. As soon as the bell rang it was evident that Jordan was a man on a mission beginning his offensive from the get go. Just 15 seconds in Cyrus caught one of Jordan’s body kick [...]

Franki Giorgi vs Marco Pique
S01 E07 – October 27th 2011
Franki started off very aggressive in round 1. However the excellent defense of Marco saw very little techniques scoring. Marco began round 2 very much how he left round 1 with excellent defense against Franki’s aggressive fighting style. It was evident that Franki was getting frustrated [...]

Jason Woodham vs Mostafa Abdollahi
S01 E06 – October 20th 2011
After a post fight interview with Mostafa he revealed that this one of the hardest fights he ever had to do, because this was not only against a quality opponent but also against a true friend. It was visible during the Wai Khru that Mostafa’s mind [...]

Mohd Faizal Bin Ramli vs Jesse Lacombe
S01 E05 – October 13th 2011
Malaysia local hero Faizal had a lot of support going into the fight against Jesse. The first round saw both fighters “testing the water” with each other. The highlights of the round were a good connecting front kick from Faizal contecting to Jesse’s mid [...]

Pidsanu Kunchat vs Rhyse Saliba
S01 E04 – October 6th 2011
The fourth fight of the Challenger Muay Thai saw a veteran pro Pidsanu Kunchat against a young Rhyse Saliba.
It was clear to see from the opening bell that Pidsanu Kunchat was there to teach the youngest fighter in the competition Rhyse Saliba a lesson in Muay [...]

Antoine Pinto vs Ilya Grad
S01 E03 – September 29th 2011
The third fight of the Challenger Muay Thai left some of viewers in a heated debate about the result having watched an aggressive Ilya against a technical Antoine.
Ilya Grad came out aggressive from the get-go against Antoine Pinto cutting Antoine early on the fight. Rounds 2 [...]

Cedric Muller vs Fadi Merza
S01 E02 – September 22nd 2011
The second fight of the Challenger Muay Thai saw a hard fought battle between Cedric Muller and Fadi Merza leaving the judges with a bout that only had 1 point in it for the victor.
Cedric Muller came out strong in the 1st round with powerful kicks [...]