Soren Monkongtong

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Soren Monkongtong
BornSoren King
(1980-05-31) 31 May 1980 (age 43)
Other namesMonkongtong
(Long Golden Dragon)
Nationality Australian
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight72 kg (159 lb; 11.3 st)
Division Middleweight
Style Muay Thai
Fighting out of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
TeamNugget's Thaiboxing Gym
TrainerNugget McNaught
Years active1995–present
Kickboxing record
Total84
Wins57
By knockout34
Losses25
Draws2
Other information
Website http://www.sorenmonkongtong.com/
Last updated on: 21 December 2009

Soren Monkongtong (born 31 May 1980) is an Australian middleweight kickboxer. In 2007 he took part of the reality based television series The Contender Asia . [1]

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Biography and career

Soren Monkongtong started training in muay thai at the age of 13 and had his first fight at 15. He is now one of the most active professional Muay Thai fighters in the world. At the moment[ when? ] Soren is training at Eminent Air Gym in Bangkok. Some of the fighters he has fought are John Wayne Parr, Jomhod, Bruce Macfie, Naruepol Fairtex and Warren Elson. Soren has fought for the WMPF super-welterweight world title, however lost to the Thai fighter on the judges' scorecard. he is now retired and trains people at nuggets gym in Australia Brisbane.

The Contender Asia

In 2007 Soren Monkongtong was featured in The Contender Asia reality show. Soren was on the Tiger Kings. He fought Alain Sylvestre whom he beat and lost to Dzhabar Askerov after being knocked out by a vicious overhand right. In the Contender Finale, Soren fought Sean Wright and won on points.

Titles

Kickboxing record

57 Wins,25 Losses
DateResultOpponentEventMethodRoundTime
29 November 2009Win Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bruce MacfieEvolution 19, Australia Decision (Split)53:00
9 October 2009Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Naruepol Fairtex Evolution 18, Melbourne, Australia,KO (Right high Kick)12:59
4 April 2009Win Flag of Scotland.svg Sean WrightEvolution 16, Australia,TKO5
16 March 2009Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Kung JakCh 5 Thailand "WPMF World Title", Thailand,Decision53:00
7 December 2008Win Flag of Singapore.svg Kim Khan Zaki Evolution 15, Australia,TKO21:45
6 November 2008Win Flag of the Netherlands.svg HarchimHong Kong Contender", Hong Kong,TKO23:00
18 September 2008Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Naruepol Fairtex REturn of "The Contenders", Singapore,Decision53:00
31 August 2008Win Flag of Spain.svg Jo PattayakombatCh 7 Stadium, Thailand Decision5
2008Loss Flag of Spain.svg Jo PattayakombatCh 7 Stadium, Thailand Decision5
2008Win Flag of Scotland.svg Sean WrightThe Contender Finale, Singapore Decision5
2008Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Kung JakCh 7 Stadium", Thailand Decision5
11 February 2008Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Lertmongkon Sor Tarntip Rajadamnern Stadium, Thailand Decision5
2007Loss Flag of Australia (converted).svg Eli MadiganEvolution 12 "Cowboy to King", Brisbane, AustraliaKO3
2007Loss Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg Dzhabar Askerov The Contender Asia, SingaporeKO1
2007Win Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Alain Sylvestre The Contender Asia, Singapore TKO43:00
2007Win Flag of Thailand.svg Robert Por CherdkiatCh 7 Stadium, Thailand TKO4
2007Win Flag of Thailand.svg Jomhod Kiatadisak Lumpinee Stadium, Thailand Decision5
2007Win Flag of Thailand.svg Orono Por Muang Ubon CHannel 7 Stadium, Thailand Decision5
2007win Flag of Thailand.svg Pepsi Chewang stadium, ThailandKO1
28 April 2007win Flag of Thailand.svg Tun Nee Lek SamuiEvolution 11, BrisbaneKO2
28 April 2007win Flag of Russia.svg Andrey MishinEvolution 10, BrisbaneKO2
25 November 2006win Flag of Thailand.svg Pet Tuk SinEvolution 9, "reveng or Repeat" Brisbane, AustraliaTKO4
16 September 2006Loss Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Wayne Parr Evolution 8 "Final Count Down", Brisbane, AustraliaKO4
5 April 2006Loss Flag of Japan.svg Toshiyuki Kinami K-1 World MAX 2006 World Tournament Open, JapanDecision3
6 August 2006Loss Flag of France.svg Cédric MullerNew CaladoniaDEC5
2006Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Vuttichai JeansiriBrute Force 7, MelbourneDEC5
18 December 2005Draw Flag of Japan.svg Akeomi Nitta Titans 3, AustraliaDraw5
2005win Flag of Tunisia.svg Ahmed SaadiEvolution 6, Brisbane, AustraliaKO (elbow)2
2005Loss Flag of Australia (converted).svg Warren ElsonEvolution 5, Brisbane, AustraliaDEC5
2005win Flag of New Zealand.svg Ngakau SpainEvolution 5, Brisbane, AustraliaKO2
6 August 2005win Flag of Australia (converted).svg Andrew KeoghProphecy Muay Thai, AustraliaDEC5
25 June 2005win Flag of Thailand.svg Wimberdon Soonkilawaket K-1 Challenge 2005 Xplosion X DEC3
30 March 2005Win Flag of Japan.svg Masanaki NagaiEvolution 4, Brisbane, AustraliaKO1
4 December 2004win Flag of Thailand.svg Yo ThaiEvolution 3, Brisbane, AustraliaDEC5
2004Win Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ben BurtonEvolution 2 ", Brisbane, AustraliaDecision5
2004win Flag of Spain.svg Luengo ContrerasEvolution 1, Brisbane, AustraliaKO1
22 June 2004loss Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ben BurtonBoonchu Cup, Gold Coast, AustraliaDEC5
23 October 2003win Flag of Australia (converted).svg Andrew Keoghwaging war, AustraliaDEC5
22 June 2003win Flag of Thailand.svg Santi UdomchaiThailandDEC5
2003loss Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bruce MacfieNTG Fight Night, Brisbane, AustraliaDEC5
2003loss Flag of Thailand.svg Den PhorjetAustraliaDEC5
17 May 2003win Flag of Australia (converted).svg Darren ReecePerth, AustraliaDEC5
26 April 2002win Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kurt FinlaysonSB Promotions: grand final, AustraliaDEC5
26 April 2002win Flag of Thailand.svg SupachaiSB Promotions: semi final, AustraliaDEC
26 August 2002win Flag of Australia (converted).svg CollierSB Promotions: quarter final, AustraliaDEC5
26 April 2002win Flag of Australia (converted).svg Khalid AhmedPerth, AustraliaKO

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