Former Kickboxer Sam “King” Soliman is fighting his way through the third The Contender Series in the USA. His unorthodox fighting style seems to be working well for him. I’ll be cheers the fellow Melbournian all the way to the finals. Good Luck Sam!
Sam’s first fight on The Contender series was against Max Alexander. Max’s height advantage proves to be a challenge in the earlier round for Sam but Sam quickly finds his rhythm and out works Alexander in the Clinch with some great upper cuts.
It is the cleanest looking fight but it’s entertaining.
Yodsaenklai “The Hero: is the current World Muay Thai Junior Middlewieght Champion (154lb division) as well as the holder of the prestigious Lumpinee Stadium title in the same weight division. Born Yodthaning Photirat in 1985 in Norther Thailand, Yodthaning is also known to his fans as Eak or the Computer wizard. He is well known for his devastating counter punches as well as kicks from the southpaw stance. In August 2005, Yodthaning won arguably the most prestigious title in Muay Thai, the Lumpinee Stadium title belt with a knockout victory over Runglaew. In December 2005, he defeated Australian John Wayne Parr in a fight held at the Gold Coast Australia to gain the World Muay Thai 154lb Division title. He also holds the Thailand 154 pound championship title.
I’m definitely looking forward to the upcoming Contender Asia series. The series is based on the US smash hit “The Contender”. The reality tv series took 16 professional boxers and had them face off each other until there was one fighter to claim the prize money as well as becoming the contender for a title fight.
Season 3 of “The Contender” series has Australia’s own Sam “King” Soliman, who is also a former kickboxer. While Sam will be slugging his way to boxing glory, 3 of Australia’s toughest muay thai fighters are about to make their reality tv debut in Contender Asia.
Keep your eyes out for John Wayne Parr, Bruce “the preacher” McFee and Soren Mongkontong, i wouldn’t be surprized to see either fighters in the finals.
