The Challenger Muay Thai

The Challenger Muay Thai
The Challenger Muay Thai
Created by	Riaz Mehta
Presented by	Stephan Fox Sonia Couling
Country of origin	Singapore
Original language(s)	English
No. of episodes	13
Release
Original network	AXN
Original release	September 15 – December 9, 2011

The Challenger Muay Thai is a reality-based television series that follows 16 aspiring Muay Thai middleweight fighters, from around the world, as they compete in a series of outdoor challenges and sanctioned matches held in Malaysia. Each week, the "Weapon Of The Week" will be announced, determining the training excursus that will decide the fight of the week. The winner received US$150,000 and bragging rights as "The Challenger Muay Thai Champion". This reality television show is created by Riaz Mehta and produced by Imagine Group.

Original airdate: September 15, 2011
The contestants, are introduced and brought to their living quarters in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia where they would be staying during the course of the competition. During the first training session, the fighters are introduced to the "Weapon Of The Week". The "Weapon Of The Week" is a training based excursus to decide the fight of the week.

Corey puts up a strong fight, but Colossa's kicks and punches prove too much for Michael. In the third round, a hard kick to Michael's thigh led to a knockout.

Original airdate: September 22, 2011
The "Weapon Of The Week" is revealed to be punching, where Muller and Fadi expressed keen interest in fighting this week. During deliberation, Muller was chosen as the strongest puncher. However, upon Muller's entrance into the ring, Stephan Fox commented that he sees Fadi as the superior puncher.

After 5 long, hard fought rounds of intense Muaythai action, Muller emerges victorious.

Colossa, for his outstanding win, enjoys an evening at Bila Bila restaurant at Sepang Golf Coast Resort.

Original airdate: September 29, 2011
The "Weapon Of The Week" is the powerful and deadly weapon, the knee, which when executed well has the power to weaken and even cripple opponents. All 12 fighters seem eager and determined to show off their skills. After deliberation, Antoine was chosen as having the best knee within the villa. This was disagreed by the trainers, who prefer Ilya.

After 3 rounds, Antoine's die-hard performance secured him a position in the second round.

Muller, for his previous win, was excused from the daily training session to get rest to recuperate.