The Fight

Trevor enters the arena of a cheering audience first. Naruepol comes out next supported by his teammates. In the ring, they perform the Wai Khru; an ancient Thai dance that used to be performed before warriors entered battlefield. Today, as Stephen puts it is a great way to warm up before a fight. Both fighters say a short prayer in their corners before the match start. On the ring of the bell, the punches start to fly.

1st Round

Trevor throws in the first few punches and Naruepol puts in more flying kicks. At the end of the round it seems Trevor has managed to throw in more than Naruepol has. The Tiger Kings are ecstatic over Trevor's early gain in the fight.

2nd Round

In their corners, Wayne continues to encourage Trevor by telling him he is doing a good job. He is told to watch opponent's hands. When the match starts within seconds, Naruepol throws Trevor to the floor. This affects Trevor, as he seems to have lost his former glory from the first round. During this time, Naruepol throws in a high kick to the face though blocked by Trevor. They get stuck in a huddle and Naruepol manages to throw in more elbows into Trevor's torso. Trevor kicks, misses and falls to the ground. At the end of this round, Naruepol has managed to take the lead by gaining more point with more punches to the face and body. As Trevor starts to look resigned, Wayne continues to encourage him by telling him to give "pressure" to his opponent. At the same time Naruepol is told to concentrate on his kicks, by his trainer.

3rd Round

Naruepol is able to get a few early kicks in and we can hear Wayne shouting, "Pressure! Pressure! Pressure!" from the outside. Naruepol manages to throw him to the ground. Get stuck in a huddle and Naruepol almost topples Trevor again. He does successfully do so in the succession of this round. By this time, though Trevor puts on a brave fight, he seems frustrated at his inability to match Naruepol's vigour. By this point, even Naruepol's trainer tells him that he should "feel sorry for him (Trevor)," as he has already more or less won the match.

4th round,

By this time it seems that Naruepol has taken and obvious edge over Trevor, despite Trevor's early lead. Wayne tells Trevor to not let himself fall into Naruepol's game and instead to focus on his on. James, from the audience, shouts to Trevor to "kill him in this round." As the round progresses, the competitors are stuck in even fiercer huddles as the crowd cheers enthusiastically. Naruepol tries to topple Trevor again and once almost throw Trevor into the audience. Things continue to remain for Trevor as Wayne shouts "Pressure!" from the audience. He throws punches but misses. At the end of the match, Trevor has truly resigned as Naruepol tries to topple Trevor again and once almost throw Trevor into the audience. He has managed to throw in several kicks as Trevor backs away without a fight.

The match ends with the audience cheering on for Naruepol, who knows that he has won the match. Finally, it is announced, "The winner of the match is from the blue corner…” Cheers ensue for Naruepol, as Trevor quietly backs into his corner.

In the interviews, Naruepol exclaims that is extremely happy that he was the first to win in this competition. He felt sorry for Trevor although he commended spirit of in putting up a strong fight against him.

A retired Trevor explains that he tried his best but his biggest mistake was "playing Naruepol's game." However he was happy that he had Wayne in his corner. Although he really wanted to win for him he said he did not have any regrets.

In a sentimental moment, he hangs his mongkok on the wall of his changing room and leaves. Before he leaves he takes one last look at the ring, longingly. He ends off by saying, "I am disappointed I didn't mange to achieve what I wanted to."

The Decision

The two groups meet Stephen and Jaymee in the training area to announce their decision. Naruepol steps out as the representative of the Wild Boars and points at his opponent, Trevor from the Tiger Kings. In his interview, Naruepol says that he was not worried about Trevor because he was not better than him in Muay Thai. Trevor comments that he feels good about his decision but it will be one of his greatest challenges as his opponent was Thai and that the reality was that they were known to be the best. However he also adds that, "they're human." Sean comically comments that it would be good if Trevor loses so that he could go back to his honeymoon and everyone will be happy.

The Confrontation with the Blues

In the Wild Boar's room Rafik starts to show his true colours as the group settle around the room. He tells Sean that Yodsaenklai had explicitly told him that he wanted to fight with the "Scottish guy". As this has been brought out of the blue, raised eyebrows are exchanged around the room. Bruce questions him, "Are you sure he said that?" Rafik continues to stick by his story, by saying, "If it wasn't true, I wouldn't bring it up."

When Rafik leaves the room, everyone exclaims that Rafik's story seemed to have boiled out of thin air. Bruce comments that Rafik might be playing some sort of game and not to trust him till what Yodsaenklai says actually does come through. David believed that Rafik was attempting to manipulate. Bruce believed it was a strategy to take out the stronger fighter first so that Rafik would not have to deal with it. Sean though confused with this twist of events, decides not to take Rafik's words to heart. There seems to be a lack of trust in the blue team of their leader.

Dinner Time

For dinner before the fight, both teams have their meals together. Naruepol attempts to analyze Trevor at the dinner table. However he commented that though he saw no fear in Trevor, he has to have some fear as he was competing against a Thai boxer. Trevor on the other hand, said in his interview that he does not like to waste any mental energy before the fight though he was a little worried by Naruepol.

Trevor has a chat with Wayne to gain some advice from the experience that he has had. Wayne suggested, "to move around and use the space deliver shots and get out." Wayne then promises to be in Trevor's corner during the match. Trevor is elated that Wayne has agreed to help due to experience in Muay Thai and also due to the fact that Wayne was his role model. They share a hug, before getting ready for the fight.

30 minutes to fight

We first see Trevor preparing in his room with Wayne. He says he wants to win this because he did not want to return empty handed to his new wife. Stephen gives some last words of encouragement to Trevor before placing the mongkok on his head.

In the blue's room, Naruepol explain that he was fighting for his mother who had been so hardworking all her life. He said that if he lost he would be ashamed and would not dare face anyone for a long time. Stephen told him to win it for Thailand wishes him good luck places the mongkok on his head. "I must complete my duty," he says.

Contender Asia Episode 1

Welcome to The Contender Asia where 16 of the world's best fighters representing 12 different countries come together in Singapore will compete to become The Contender. The form of martial art chosen? Muay Thai Boxing, an 8-point contact fight that tests the mind, body, heart and spirit and originates from Thailand. We see a montage of all the contestants, all of who are winners and champions, but who will become the ultimate Contender?

In this introduction we first meet John Wayne, an Australian mate with a reputation as big as his size. He says it does not matter whether he is white given just as much time and effort he has put in, he will be able to win. Next we meet Trevor the newlywed from Canada who exclaims that he is a force to be reckoned with. Another Australian Bruce believes that this is a test of his own self through this competition.

In the face of this tough competition and colorful characters, who will be The Contender?