The Contender Asia was a reality-basedtelevision series that follows 16 aspiring Muay Thaimiddleweight fighters from 12 countries as they compete in a series of outdoor challenges and sanctioned matches.[1] The series is a deviation from the original Contender series, which involved boxing.
The winner received US$150,000 and bragging rights as "The Contender Champion".
The program was hosted by Vice President of World Muay Thai Counciland former World Champion Stephen Fox (who also serves as the show'smain trainer) and Jaymee Ong