Team 'Tiger '

Contrary to what some of you might think, developing fighters is definitely not an easy task. It's like raising a family, each kid (fighter) is different, some better mannered than others, some harder working but all have feelings and emotions and cannot be treated like machines. Like raising a family you get a lot gratification when your fighters do well, eventually you don't only want them to succeed in the ring but in life! We don't ever want to see our fighters as washed out has beens, we want to one day see them happily settled with their own gyms......hey maybe even with their own reality TV shows .........watch out Stephan Fox............


Menjaga dan mendidik peninju seperti membimbing anak kita sendiri, ada yang bersopan-santun, ada yang rajin,ada yang kurang berdisiplin........seperti dalam sesebuah keluarga anaknya semuanya berlainan kerenah. Walau bagaimanapun semuanya perlu dijaga seperti adik/anak sendiri dan dilayan dengan adil. Kami bukan sekadar mahu melihat peninju kami berjaya sekarang tetapi juga pada masa depan. Kami ingin melihat peninju kami mencipta nama digelanggang dunia, dan bila tiba masanya bersara, kami berharap peninju kami akan membuka pusat latihan sendiri....... mungkin peninju kami dapat mengacara rangkaian realiti sendiri........seperti Stephan Fox

Mail helps out with Bernard's 5 year old daughter Sasha by the sea, who would've guessed these tougher than nails fighters could be so gentle out of the ring. But don't get me wrong I wouldn't cross with these guys or hurt one of their own as they are fiercly protective of their extended family.Abang Wan and his wife Kak Ani along with Pak Hasan, Pok Nik and Abang 'Contender' were flown out to Port Dickson as a special thanks for a job well done!
Sebagai tanda terima kasih atas pertolongan mereka dalam menjayakan acara Contender Asia Malaysian Qualifier.Pak Hasan-Pengerusi Persatuan Seni Tomoi Kelantan, Abang Wan, Kak Ani, , Pok Nik dan juga Abang 'Contender' telah diterbangkan dari Kota Bharu ke Subang untuk meraikan kejayaan acara kami bersama team 'Tigers' di Port Dickson.
Their smiles say it all.
Semuanya tersurat dalam senyuman.
Bernard & Faizal

Goodbye!! To Ropi, Emin and the Jetski..........This picture was taken moments before Ropi capsized the Jetski. Not many items of machinery can stand up to these guys!!!
Gambar ini diambil sejurus sebelum jetski ini tenggelam!!!!!!

'Thanksgiving' prayers were held for Faizal's recent win and also for the future success of both Bernard and Faizal in the Contender Asia Season II and also all the 'Tigers'.
Majlis 'doa kesyukuran' telah dilangsungkan.

Kami amat bersyukur atas kejayaan Faizal, Bernard dan seluruh pasukan Malaysian Tigers.

And later that night we all celebrated with a barbeque of well marinated chicken and beef. There was also some fish, sotong, sausages, fried rice ...................etc

Malam itu diakhiri dengan hidangan ayam, daging, ikan,sotong panggang..........................
We were fortunate to be treated to fabulous 'kenduri kahwin' food on the way back from Port Dickson. Our 'Team Tigers' members were invited by Saiful, to a family wedding where we were treated to a great meal and karaoke. Where yet again Mat Ropi was the star crooner!

Preview-Celebration after the fight!

Sneak Preview-The Malaysian Tigers team and some of the people who helped us out in our event were treated to a night in Port Dickson for a job well done at the Contender Asia Malaysian Qualifier, Super 8..............

there was sun....surf..............and more
Ali's new career choice as life guard at the Regency.....................

Ropi's new career as a singer (a'la Karaoke)...................

Stay tuned tomorrow..................for more in depth coverage

Ejo-Malaysian Tigers vs Farid Thailand

Ejo is a really good fighter with great potential, unfortunately there aren't many fighters in his weight category. Pound for pound Ejo definately is one of our best fighters!



Ejo adalah salah seorang peninju kami yang amat berbakat dan antara yang terbaik.

Ali vs Cup Lion of Thailand

Lets not forger our undercard fights. Here we have Ali of the Malaysian Tigers vs Cup Lion of Thailand.



Jangan kami lupakan acara sokongan pada malam Contender Qualifier di Kota Bharu, Kelantan-Video clip ini menunjukkan Ali vs Cup Lion dari Thailand.

Here are the results of our Qualifier Event and also the Undercard fights

The Contender Asia II, Malaysian Qualifier

The winners are marked in blue/Pemenang ditanda biru

Fight 1
Mat Ropi-Singa Muda, WMC Gym Malaysia
vs
Nasir Saad-Langkawi

Super 8-First Fight
Fight 2
Kudin-Malaysian Tigers

vs

Tengku-Shahrizal PDRM

Fight 3
Alif-Boxxwarriors

vs

Hashim Ramli-Kelab Tomoi Kayu Kelat

Fight 4
Wes Jaya-Boxxwarriors

vs

Azwan-M150

Fight 5
Faizal-Malaysian Tigers

vs

Khoo Meng Yang

Undercard Fight

Fight 6
Ejo-Mohd Sukri Hasan,Malaysian Tigers
vs
Farid-Pulau Tokan Thailand

Super 8-Second Fight
Fight 7
Alif-Boxxwarriors

vs

Tengku Shahrizal PDRM

Fight 8
Wes Jaya-Boxxwarriors

vs

Faizal Ramli-Malaysian Tigers

Undercard Fights
Fight 9
Ismail Ramli-Malaysian Tigers
vs
Nethin-Pulau Tokan Thailand

Fight 10
Mohd Ali Yaakub-Malaysian Tigers
vs
Cup Lion-Thailand

Fight 11

Winner of the Super 8-

Faizal Ramli-Malaysian Tigers
vs
Alif-Boxxwarriors

Prize Giving Ceremony


Fight 12
Ikhwan- Kete Kebal, WMC Gym Malaysia
vs
Ashraf-Langkawi

Fight 13
Mat Koro-Kebal Lanun, WM Gym Malaysia
vs
Iwan Simpang Tumpat

Fight 14
Amin-Semerah Padi, WMC Gym Malaysia
vs
Md Amir Firdaus

Fight 15-Last Fight
Zeri-Malaysian Tigers
vs
Azmi-Pulau Tokan Thailand

Faizal vs Alif

Here's the video of Faizal vs Alif in the finals of the Contender Asia II Malaysian Qualifier.

Faizal vs Wes Jaya-Semi finals

Contender Asia Season 2 list of confirm fighters for now

News Update-
Here's the latest list of confirmed fighters for Contender Asia Season II-

Eli Madigan - AUS
Jordan Watson – UK
Rafi Zouheir – SPA
Bakhalule- SA
Cerdic Mueller – FRA
Saro Presti – ITA
Hueng Pak Wing – CHI
Marcus Oberg – SWE
Levin Artem – RUS
Bernard Radin – MLY
Marco Pique – Surinam
Malaipet or Madsua – THA
Jesse Miles - CAN

Faizal Ramli - MLY

Faizal vs Khoo Meng Yang

This video shows Faizal's first fight of the Contender Asia Malaysian Qualifier-





Next I will post his semi final fight then the finals.

Mega Superfight to be held in KL!!!!!!

Breaking News!!!!

We will be organising a bigger than big International Superfight in Kuala Lumpur sometime late September/October (after Hari Raya). Which will feature the Worlds best Muaythai fighters......................Yodsenklai, Buakaw.............John Wayne Parr.



Yodsenklai


Buakaw

John Wayne Parr

Kami akan menganjurkan Kejohanan Muaythai yang terbesar pernah dilangsungkan di Malaysia. Antara peninju handalan yang akan beraksi di Kuala Lumpur adalah Yodsenklai, Buakaw dan juga John Wayne Parr.

AXN cover our Event.

The crew from AXN were covering our event. Soon Malaysian Muay Thai will be viewed worldwide!!! Thanks AXN and Contender Asia for putting our Malaysian Muay Thai on the World scene.
Bernard Radin helping out Sam,the Contender Asia Production Manager, with translations for the Athletes who don't speak English.

The AXN film crew. On the right is Ridzuan and to the left with the long hair is Jimmy.

The Super 8

From left-Khoo Meng Yang,Hashim Ramli, Tengku Shahrizal-semi finalist, Faizal Ramli-Champion and Contender Asia Qualifier, Alif-finalist, Wes Jaya-semi finalist, Azwan and Kudin.

In the news!!

Two Malaysian Muay Thai Exponents Qualify To Contest 'Contender Asia 2' Title

KOTA BAHARU, April 25 (Bernama) -- Two Malaysian Muay Thai exponents did the country proud after being selected among 18 foreign exponents to contest in this season's "The Contender Asia 2" (TCA) reality TV combat show.

Bernard Radin, 36, from Sarawak and Faizal Ramli, 19, from Kelantan earned their ticket after beating their respective opponents in the finals of the Super Muay Thai championship at the Youth and Sports Complex here yesterday.

TCA executive producer Riaz Mehta said it was the first time Malaysian exponents had gained selection for the popular reality TV show and more significant was the fact that the Malaysia will be the venue for shooting the programme.

"The presence of Malaysian exponents in the popular show that has about 500 million viewers in more than 40 countries through the AXN channel, will be an added bonus to local Muay Thai fans. The show will start in June while the final is scheduled for January 2010," said Mehta.

Mehta added that the 18 contestants from 17 countries will be vying for coveted belt and RM800,000 total prize money.

Meanwhile, Faizal who had been competing in Muay Thai competitions for the past six years said he was both delighted and determined to do well in the show.

-- BERNAMA

BERITA HARIAN

Faizal Ramli berusia 19 tahun… anak muda ini berasal dari Pasir Puteh, Kelantan…

Tak lama lagi, Faizal pastinya akan terkenal bukan saja di negara ini, tetapi di dunia kerana dia terpilih mewakili Malaysia bagi menyertai 17 peserta lain dalam rancangan realiti, The Contender Asia 2 (TCA2) yang akan diadakan Jun nanti.

Aksi Faizal mengasak lawan

Turut layak mewakili Malaysia dalam rancangan yang disaksikan 500 juta penonton seluruh dunia itu adalah Bernard Radin, 36, dari Sarawak bagi merebut tali pinggang dan wang tunai bernilai hampir RM1 juta.

Mereka berdua layak selepas menewaskan lawan masing-masing dalam pertandingan akhir Kejohanan Tomoi Super 8 di Kompleks Belia dan Sukan, Panji, Kota Bharu.

Faizal menumbangkan lawan

Lebih menarik rancangan realiti itu bukan saja mendapat wakil dari Malaysia buat julung kali, tetapi juga pemilihan Malaysia sebagai tuan rumah dan venue penggambaran yang akan bermula Jun depan sehingga perlawanan akhir pada Januari 2010.

Malaysia dipilih selepas syarikat milik Bumiputera, Osys Group Sdn Bhd berjaya memenangi bidaan bernilai lebih RM3 juta menewaskan negara lain seperti Amerika Syarikat, Australia, Macau dan Thailand.

Musim kedua TCA ini dijangka akan ditontoni lebih 1.2 bilion penonton kerana ia akan disiarkan ke 50 buah negara melalui siaran AXN.

“Bagi mengharumkan nama Malaysia di peringkat Asia serta global, saya akan berusaha bersungguh-sungguh walaupun terpaksa berdepan dengan jaguh tomoi yang hebat dari pelbagai negara nanti,” katanya yang mula terlibat dengan Muay Thai dan Tomoi sejak berusia 13 tahun.

Bernard (kiri) dan Faizal

Sebagai persediaan menghadapi pertandingan akhir nanti, Bernard dan Faizal akan menjalani latihan selama dua minggu di Bangkok, bermula hari ini.

Pix by Fathil (photographer nstp)

BERITA HARIAN

Faizal catat sejarah sukan tomoi Asia

Faizal Ramli

KOTA BHARU: Kelantan mencatat sejarah sukan tomoi Asia serta dunia, apabila anak jatinya, Faizal Ramli, 19, dari Pasir Puteh, mewakili Malaysia untuk rancangan realiti Contender Asia musim kedua yang diadakan di Kuala Lumpur, Jun.

Faizal yang menewaskan lawannya, Abdul Alif Mohd Zulkifli, 20-an, akan bersama juara Ultimate Warrior 2007, Bernard Radin, 37, dari Sarawak mewakili Malaysia dalam acara itu yang membabitkan 16 peserta seluruh dunia.

Kedua-dua peserta berpeluang meraih hadiah juara RCA hampir RM1 juta, jika berjaya pada perlawanan akhir.

Faizal berkata, untuk mencipta kemenangan berprestij ini, dia mengadakan latihan di Bangkok selama empat bulan.

"Bagi mengharumkan nama Malaysia, saya berusaha bersungguh-sungguh walaupun terpaksa berhadapan jaguh tomoi yang hebat dari pelbagai negara nanti," katanya selepas menjuarai Contender Asia musim kedua, di Kompleks Belia dan Sukan Negeri Kelantan, malam kelmarin.

Lapan peserta tomoi tempatan terbabit dalam acara pemilihan mewakili Malaysia ke Contender Asia.

Pemenang akan terkenal pada peringkat antarabangsa melalui rancangan itu yang disiarkan ke 50 negara dan ditonton 1.2 bilion orang menerusi saluran AXN dan saluran televisyen lain.

Rancangan ini bukan saja memaparkan unsur seni mempertahankan diri, malah menyediakan cabaran, emosi, inspirasi dan motivasi.

Sementara itu, Bernard berkata, masalah fizikal tidak menjadi halangan kepada peserta daripada Malaysia untuk mencipta kejayaan dalam RCA itu.

"Bagi berhadapan dengan lawan, persediaan dilakukan lebih awal dengan membuat kajian terhadap biodata lawan dan kebanyakan mereka adalah kenalan kami yang bersama terbabit dalam sukan berkenaan. Ini membolehkan kami mengetahui kekuatan serta kelemahan mereka.

"Untuk pertandingan akhir RCA ini, saya dan Faizal serta rakan lain akan menjalani latihan selama dua minggu di Bangkok, bermula esok" katanya.

UTUSAN

Malaysia tuan rumah The Contender Asia 2

25/04/2009 6:10pm

KOTA BHARU 25 April — Dua jaguh negara bakal menyertai pertandingan realiti TV Muay Thai, The Contender Asia 2 (TCA) untuk beradu kejaguhan dengan 18 jaguh Muay Thai musim ini.

Mereka ialah Bernard Radin, 36, dari Sarawak dan Faizal Ramli, 19, dari Kelantan yang berjaya menewaskan lawan masing-masing dalam pertandingan akhir Kejohanan Tomoi Super 8 di Kompleks Belia dan Sukan di sini semalam.

Kejohanan Tomoi Super itu anjuran Majlis Muay Thai Sedunia dengan kerjasama Persatuan Sukan Tomoi Kelantan dan Pertubuhan Muay Thai Amatutr Antarabangsa, adalah bagi bagi memilih wakil Malaysia untuk menyertai rancangan Contender Asia.

Penerbit Eksekutif TCA, Riaz Mehta berkata, lebih menarik rancangan realiti musim kedua itu ialah apabila bukan sahaja mendapat wakil daripada Malaysia buat julung kali untuk menyertainya tetapi juga pemilihan Malaysia sebagai tuan rumah dan venue penggambaran yang akan bermula Jun depan sehingga perlawanan akhir pada Januari 2010.

“Adanya wakil dari Malaysia ketika negara ini dipilih menjadi tuan rumah sememangnya memberi satu bonus buat penonton di negara ini yang akan dapat menyaksikan kehebatan jaguh negara sendiri beradu tenaga dengan jaguh lain dari pelbagai negara.

“Pemilihan Malaysia sebagai tuan rumah kepada siri popular yang disaksikan oleh 500 juta penonton dari 40 buah negara ini adalah kerana landskap yang sesuai untuk latihan serta jumlah peminat seni tomoi yang ramai di negara ini,” katanya kepada pemberita selepas Kejohanan Tomoi Super itu.

Beliau berkata, pihaknya yakin Malaysia mampu menyediakan lokasi latihan terbaik kepada semua peserta nanti.

“Sewaktu kami menerbitkan rancangan ini, kami dapat lihat dan menjangkakan satu musim yang menakjubkan bakal berlaku kepada jaguh dan penonton keseluruhannya jika rancangan ini diadakan di Malaysia,” katanya.

Riaz berkata, Malaysia dipilih selepas syarikat milik bumiputera, Osys Group Sdn Bhd berjaya memenangi bidaan bernilai lebih RM3 juta menewaskan negara lain seperti Amerika Syarikat, Australia, Macau dan Thailand.

Menurutnya, musim kedua TCA ini dijangka akan ditontoni lebih 1.2 bilion penonton kerana ia akan disiarkan ke 50 buah negara melalui siaran AXN.

Malaysia Tuan Rumah The Contender Asia 2

KOTA BAHARU, 25 April (Bernama) -- Dua jaguh negara bakal menyertai pertandingan realiti TV Muay Thai, The Contender Asia 2 (TCA) untuk beradu kejaguhan dengan 18 jaguh Muay Thai musim ini.

Mereka ialah Bernard Radin, 36, dari Sarawak dan Faizal Ramli, 19, dari Kelantan yang berjaya menewaskan lawan masing-masing dalam pertandingan akhir Kejohanan Tomoi Super 8 di Kompleks Belia dan Sukan di sini semalam.

Kejohanan Tomoi Super itu anjuran Majlis Muay Thai Sedunia dengan kerjasama Persatuan Sukan Tomoi Kelantan dan Pertubuhan Muay Thai Amatutr Antarabangsa, adalah bagi bagi memilih wakil Malaysia untuk menyertai rancangan Contender Asia.

Penerbit Eksekutif TCA, Riaz Mehta berkata, lebih menarik rancangan realiti musim kedua itu ialah apabila bukan sahaja mendapat wakil daripada Malaysia buat julung kali untuk menyertainya tetapi juga pemilihan Malaysia sebagai tuan rumah dan venue penggambaran yang akan bermula Jun depan sehingga perlawanan akhir pada Januari 2010.

"Adanya wakil dari Malaysia ketika negara ini dipilih menjadi tuan rumah sememangnya memberi satu bonus buat penonton di negara ini yang akan dapat menyaksikan kehebatan jaguh negara sendiri beradu tenaga dengan jaguh lain dari pelbagai negara.

"Pemilihan Malaysia sebagai tuan rumah kepada siri popular yang disaksikan oleh 500 juta penonton dari 40 buah negara ini adalah kerana landskap yang sesuai untuk latihan serta jumlah peminat seni tomoi yang ramai di negara ini," katanya kepada pemberita selepas Kejohanan Tomoi Super itu.

Beliau berkata, pihaknya yakin Malaysia mampu menyediakan lokasi latihan terbaik kepada semua peserta nanti.

"Sewaktu kami menerbitkan rancangan ini, kami dapat lihat dan menjangkakan satu musim yang menakjubkan bakal berlaku kepada jaguh dan penonton keseluruhannya jika rancangan ini diadakan di Malaysia," katanya.

Riaz berkata, Malaysia dipilih selepas syarikat milik bumiputera, Osys Group Sdn Bhd berjaya memenangi bidaan bernilai lebih RM3 juta menewaskan negara lain seperti Amerika Syarikat, Australia, Macau dan Thailand.

Menurutnya, musim kedua TCA ini dijangka akan ditontoni lebih 1.2 bilion penonton kerana ia akan disiarkan ke 50 buah negara melalui siaran AXN.

Beliau berkata, 18 peserta terpilih daripada 17 negara akan bertanding merebut tali pinggang dan wang tunai bernilai lebih RM800,000.

Timbalan Presiden Majlis Muay Thai Sedunia (WMC), Stephen Fox berkata, beliau yakin Malaysia mempunyai lebih banyak tarikan berbanding Singapura yang menjadi tuan rumah musim pertama siri tersebut.

Menurutnya, negara ini mempunyai lebih banyak keunikan seperti pantai, hutan dan lokasi-lokasi menarik yang juga boleh dipromosikan kepada dunia luar selain semangat penonton negara ini terhadap seni tomoi yang begitu menggalakkan.

Sementara itu, kedua-dua jaguh Malaysia yang bakal menyertai rancangan tersebut melahirkan rasa gembira dan teruja untuk menjulang nama baik Malaysia ke mata dunia dan menjanjikan kejayaan buat seluruh peminat seni Muay Thai di negara ini.

"Saya gembira dengan peluang ini kerana inilah cita-cita saya sejak menceburkan diri dalam seni ini enam tahun lalu. Saya pasti akan berusaha bersungguh-sungguh untuk bawa kejayaan pada negara Malaysia khususnya," kata Faizal.

Faizal wins Super 8

Faizal Ramli of the Malaysian Tigers, appeared victorious last night, booking himself a place on the Contender Asia Season 2.

In his first bout Faizal came up against Khoo Meng Yang of TNT Kickboxing. In this fight we had our fingers crossed, we were all a little nervous but it soon became clear that all Faizal's extra work in training had definitely paid off.In the second fight, Faizal came up against Wes Jaya, the mystery fighter. Now no longer a mystery man, Wes proved himself as a skilled fighter, an especially good boxer with a mean left hook! Unfortunately for Wes, this wasn't enough to save him from Faizal's lethal elbow strikes, cutting Wes on the forehead and near his eye. Forcing Wes to a concede defeat by technical KO in round 2.In the finals, it was Alif from Boxxwarriors Gym against Faizal Ramli of the Malaysian Tigers. Alif was definitely the biggest surprise of the night, he came in looking physically fitter than his previous profile shots. He fought his way to the finals well, impressing us all with his skills and he definitely proved himself a smart fighter. But this was not enough to spare him from Faizal's powerful low kicks, in the end, Faizal won the battle appearing victorious and booking himself a place in Contender Asia Season 2 which will be shot here in our beautiful country MALAYSIA.

Home away from home!!!

Above, the pool area...........below, the first floor apartments occupied by the fighters and trainers.......

Our fighters will temporarily leave their new home in Kota Damansara for Kota Bharu tonight to attend the Contender Asia II Malaysian Qualifier. Most of them will be fighting in the undercard fights.
Right next to the apartments where our fighters and trainers stay, is the jungle, with monkeys & beruk's'! And a diverted stream flows right outside their bedroom windows. You can hear the gurgling stream and crickets when you sleep, I'm sure our boys feel right at home when they close their eyes at night, well hopefully anyway! Then we have Mail, Zeri and Bernard (the true kampung boys) checking out the 'ikan haruan' in the stream. Their daily conversation besides fight tactics is how to get at the 'ikan haruan'. 'Pasang taut' and all sorts of 'pukat'.
Most nights around 10pm after a long day training, the fighters go for a swim in the pool to relax their aching muscles and to cool down. Here's a warning, never, I repeat never, go for a swim with these guys. They take great pleasure in 'drowning' people..........just for fun...........so it's probably wiser to watch from a far!

Mail and Amin getting ready for the 9km jog to the gym.The fighters do this twice a day!!!

No more foreign fighters for local events

Kelantan Teams Not Allowed To Import Muay Thai Exponents

TANAH MERAH, April 19 (Bernama) -- The Kelantan state government has barred state teams from engaging the services of foreign Muay Thai exponents for competitions.

Committee chairman for Human Development, Youth, Sports and NGO's, Abdul Fatah Mahmood said the decision was among terms and conditions set by the state government to allow Muay Thai competitions to be organised in the state.

"The condition however does not apply for international competitions," he told Bernama here today.

He added that the main objective of state to allow Muay Thai competitions was to develop the sport and produce more talented local exponents in the sport.

"If teams engage foreign exponents to compete in local tournaments, it will defeat the purpose of organising such competitions and also result in local aspirants staying away from such competitions," he said.

Abdul Fatah said a seminar would be organised next month for those who are interested in the sport and is expected to be opened by Menteri Besar Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat.

-- BERNAMA

Ali and Zeri to fight at Lumpinee and Rajadamnern Stadiums

Mohd Ali Yaakub and Zeri Jusoh were scheduled to fight at Lumpinee and Rajadamnern Stadium respectively this weekend but their fights were officially postponed to the 17th of May due to the political scenario in Bangkok.






Ali will fight in Lumpinee

Zeri to fight at Rajadamnern

Venue

The venue is confirmed at-

Kompleks Belia & Sukan Negeri Kelantan
Panji

Report on Contender Asia II Malaysia

Two Malaysian fighters set to pick up a spot on The Contender Asia

By NG WEI LOON

THE Malaysian Tigers captain Bernard “Headhunter” Radin is hopeful that one of his team mates will be joining him to feature in the second season of The Contender Asia.

Two other exponents – Mohd Muinuddin Khadir and Faizal Ramli – from the camp based at the World Muay Thai (WMC) Malaysia Gym in Kelana Jaya will be vying for the final slot to appear in the reality show at the Malaysia Super Eight Fights scheduled at Sultan Mohammed IV Stadium in Kota Baru, Kelantan, on April 24.

However, the 37-year-old Bernard said it was hard to predict the eventual outcome as the eight competitors in the fray would be engaging in closely contested bouts.

“We expect that one of them will advance to the final for a shot to earn a place in the show.

“Having earned my place at the King’s Cup meet in Bangkok, Thailand, in December, I am glad that two Malaysians have been given the opportunity to showcase our potential to a wider audience.

“It is a stepping stone for the martial art to move forward in the country. We have a pool of talented young fighters, who compete for a living.

“We need to groom and direct them towards the correct direction,” he added.

Power packed: Bernard (right) in action during training.

Eight competitors are in the fray to secure a berth in the reality show. The other six contenders are Tengku Shahrizal of the Royal Malaysian Police Force (PDRM); Hashim Ramli of Kelab Kayu Kelat Terengganu; Khoo Meng Yang (“Red Dragon”) from TNT Kickboxing Malaysia; Boxxwar-riors Gym duo of Abdul Alif Mohd Zulkifli and Wes Jaya; and Muhammad Azwan Zamri representing M150 Kota Bharu.

World Muay Thai Council (WMC) Malaysia representative Muhd Shahnaz Azmi said they would reveal the draw starting from the quarter-finals knockout stage on the eve of the competition.

For the upcoming assignment, the Malaysian Tigers opted to field Muinuddin when Mohd Hamdan Mokhtar was forced to pull out due to a knee injury.

Based on his hard work throughout the team’s three-month stint at the Lamai Gym in Koh Samui, Thailand, the 22-year-old Muinuddin, also known as the King of Sharks, is rated as the fittest in the squad comprising 13 trainees aged between 17 and 37.

“Earlier, we did not name him because he only weighed in at 59kg. But, he has gained muscle mass and increased his weight by another six kilogrammes over the past three months.

“He always puts in extra effort. Even the trainers had to step in to slow down his training.

“We felt that he is a suitable choice for the challenge because he is a determined fighter who will go the full distance,” Bernard said.

The 20-year-old Faizal is stepping into the ring to protect his unbeaten run of 37 bouts thus far.

During his first overseas training stint in Thailand recently, he chalked up three victories defeating two Thais and a German opponent as well as picking up an Inter-Continental belt in the 70kg section.

“My preparation has been very thorough and I have also brushed up on techniques while training in Thailand.

“Our daily training regime includes a 12km run in the morning followed by another five kilometres in the evening.

“Now, it is about going out there to give my best,” said Faizal, who also hopes to earn a national call up for the biennial SEA Games in Laos at the end of the year.

Following the outing in Kelantan, the Malaysian Tigers will compete at the Asian Martial Arts Games in Bangkok, Thailand (April 25-May 3) and Arafura Games in Darwin, Australia (May 9-17).

Event Poster

Last year Contender Asia was nominated for an Emmy Award. So Hollywood is definitely a possibility!

Good luck guys.

All fights in one night!

shauqie said...

how much the ticket for adult?

April 14, 2009 10:03 PM

THE TICKETS ARE PRICED AT RM15
CHILDRENS TICKETS RM5

Anonymous said...

Tiket berapa? Satu malam sahaja kan?

HARGA TICKET DEWASA RM15
TIKET KANAK-KANAK RM5

& SEMUA PERLAWANAN DALAM SATU MALAM

The Super 8-FAME GUARANTEED!!!

Hey everyone, this event is going to be huge. Back to back fights!!!! 15 fights packed into one night.

The best Malaysian Fighters in the Contender Asia weight category will be fighting it out to be on the Contender Asia II reality show, which is forecast to be viewed by 1 billion people worldwide.

FAME GUARANTEED!!!

Lets get some feedback from all of you out there!!!


Who will the winner be-

Tengku Shahrizal
Fight record:-
Fights 80
Wins 78
Draws 2
-The fighter from PDRM who has never been defeated.........will his powerful punches and endless stamina win him the night?...............or

Faizal Ramli-
Fights 36
Wins 34
Draws 2
-undefeated, this fighter is famed for his elbow strikes and his powerful low kicks. Will Faizal be the next Qualifier........... or

Wes Jaya
Fights 19
Wins 15
Losses 4
- the mysterious white Malaysian! This guy is shrouded in mystery. How does he fight? What secret weapon does he yield, elbow strikes? Powerful punches? Does he have what it takes to be the next Malaysian Qualifier...........or

Khoo Meng Yang-Total fight records:-
38 fight
24 wins
13 losses 1draw
11ko
-the fighter that everyone says is almost impossible to knock out. Khoo is a skilled fighter with amazing stamina, will this bring him through the 3 fights these men will have to go through to appear victorious?............or


Hashim Ramli-
25 Fights
15 Wins
5 Losses
5 Draws
-this man definitely has the right build for CA2, will his impressive clinching skills take him through to the final round.........or

Fighter Profile:-
Abdul Alif Mohd Zulkifli
72 kg
171 cm
20 fights
11 wins
6 losses
3 draws

Alif, from what I hear Alif is a skilled fighter who needed to get fit. Well going by his recent photos showing his newly acquired six pack his fitness is surely good now. Will Alif steal the show........or

Kudin, Khuntheb
- This tough Kelantanese fighter is loved by his followers and team mates alike.Will his newly acquired skills help him appear victorious?.......or


Muhammad Azwan Zamri-
5 Fights
5 Wins
-this young fighter from Kota Bharu hasn't got a lot of fights to his name but will this work to his advantage? Will this keep his opponents in the dark and unable to figure out a fight plan?........

ALL WILL BE KNOWN ON THE NIGHT OF THE STARS!!!

SEE YOU IN KOTA BHARU ON THE 24TH OF APRIL