12/6 K-1 World GP - Finals Live Results

I will post the results LIVE here. It has started!

In addition to a winner of this year's K-1 World GP, will there be any Dynamite! announcements?

No comments though, I expect most of you will have access to see this live, as its airing in the US, Europe and Japan.

The card:
Main-Event - Final: Winner Semi-Final 1 vs. Winner Semi-Final 2
Semi-Final 2: Winner Quarter-Final 3 vs. Winner Quarter-Final 4
Semi-Final 1: Winner Quarter-Final 1 vs. Winner Quarter-Final 2

Reserve Fight (2): Paul Slowinski vs. Melvin Manhoef
Reserve Fight (1): Hong Man Choi vs. Ray Sefo

World GP Quarter-Finals:
#4 - Remy Bonjasky vs. Jerome LeBanner
#3 - Gokhan Saki vs. Ruslan Karaev
#2 - Errol Zimmerman vs. Ewerton Teixeira
#1 - Peter Aerts vs. Badr Hari

Opening Fights:
Mitsugu Noda vs. Tsutomu Takahagi
TAKERU vs. Taisei Ko

Results are posted after the jump.


Opening ceremony, fighters being presented now.

RESULTS

World GP Quarter-Finals:
#1 - Peter Aerts vs. Badr Hari
Round 1
Fighters are entering for the 1st fight. Hari comes out like he is possessed and knocks Aert down early. Aerts is up again. Aerts comes back at the end of the round, but it Hari takes round 1.

Round 2
Hari knock Aerts down again early in Round 2. Aerts is up again, but in trouble. TKO to Hari. The ref steps in to save Aerts from more damage, it could be argued that it was an early stoppage, but Hari was all over him.

#2 - Errol Zimmerman vs. Ewerton Teixeira
Fighters entering for the 2nd quarter-final.
Round 1
Ewerton goes out with lots of leg kicks, Zimmer man has some success with counter punches, but Teixeira looks in control.

Round 2
A closer round, but I would give it to Teixeira.

Round 3
Both fighters have their chances, but Zimmerman knocks Teixeira down at the end of the round! I think we will have an extra round in this one.

Judge 1: Draw
Judge 2: 29-27 Zimmerman
Judge 3: 28-27 Zimmerman

#3 - Gokhan Saki vs. Ruslan Karaev
Round 1
Saki is hitting with some good leg-kicks, but Karaev seems to have control of them. Saki got in some good punches in the end, close round.

Round 2
Karaev has Saki in the corner and is Teeing off. Saki defends well, the ref brings them back to the center. Saki seems to be able to take what Karaev is dishing out so far. Saki is able to fight back and hits Karaev with some good shots. Round goes to Karaev IMO.

Round 3
Spinning backfist from Saki catches Karaev and he goes down. Saki has the momentum now! Karaev comes back. Saki has taken some good shots, but is able to fight back. Both fighters very tired.

Judge 1: Saki
Judge 2: Saki
Judge 3: Saki


#4 - Remy Bonjasky vs. Jerome LeBanner
Fighters are entering.
Round 1
Bonjasky is forcing LeBanner back with kicks, but LeBanner comes back. LeBanner has some heavy taping on his left underarm. Round ends with LeBanner against the ropes, but after the initial flurry, he dint take much damage. Round to Banjasky.

Round 2
LeBanner controls the middle for the first part of the round, then Banjasku forces him back into a corner. Bonjasky hits with some good leg kicks before LeBanner comes back with heavy punches. Close round.

Round 3
Bonjasky comes out more agressive this time and looks fresh. Le Banners elbow dislocates (it looks like). He takes count, and the doctor wants to look at it. Its the left arm, the taped one that gets damaged with a kick. The doctor stops the fight with 1:14 left.

Reserve Fight (1): Hong Man Choi vs. Ray Sefo
Round 1
Sefo starts with a good combination, then Choi comes in with a low-blow. Sefo looks in control and is entertaining the crowd. Choi's knees are dangerous, but Sefo is hitting with good body punches and is doing the most damage so far.
Round should go to Sefo

Round 2
Sefo is able to close the distance and hits with a good leg-kick that hurts Choi. Sefo is taking the knees from Choi and comtinues to move in. No visuable damage so far, but a punch from Choi shakes him up a bit. A close round, might go to Choi.

Round 3
Sefo is making Choi chase him, then closes the distance. The leg-kicks from Sefo is doing damage, but Choi's wild punches are dangerous. Sefo hits with a right that shakes Choi up a bit. This round goes to Sefo in y book.

Sefo gets the decision.


Reserve Fight (2): Paul Slowinski vs. Melvin Manhoef
Round 1
Manhoef comes out hard as expected, without going all out. Manhoef with some good counters and Slowinski gets knocked down. Slowinski gets up but Manhoef smells blood, he goes after it and Slowinski is pushed back into a corner. Manhoef hits with a left and Slowinski goes down, no chance of getting up from that.


Semi-Final 1: Badr Hari vs. Errol Zimmerman
Round 1
Fighters walking in now.
Strong leg kick from Zimmerman to get the fight started. Both fighters very agressive and fast. This is a very close fight, both fighters hitting with body and leg kicks. Hard to say is one fighter has the upper hand until Zimmerman gets his clock cleaned, he looks in trouble but recovers. Hari seems to have the upper hand as the bell rings.

Round 2
Hari's straight punches goes through Zimmerman's guard time and time again. Attempt at a flying backspinning kick from Zimmerman misses the target. A right from Hari hits , but Zimmerman comes back and knocks Hari down with a right just as Hari looks to take control! Hari comes back and forces Zimmerman back. Again a straight jab from Hari goes through the guard. Zimmerman gets knocked down by a right just at the end of the round!!

Round 3
Zimmerman chases Hari, but the left jabs still go straight through the guard... This fight is going back and forth! The jabs from Hari looks like they will win him the fight though. Zimmerman swings and Hari hits with a right counter that folds Zimmerman. He does not come back up and Hari wins an exciting fight!

Semi-Final 2: Gokhan Saki vs. Remy Bonjasky
Round 1
Saki opens with leg kicks, Bonjasky is keeping good distance and countering, very patient so far. Bonjasky starts to come forward half way into the round, and Saki is using front kicks to keep the distance and continues with leg kicks as the crowd si shouting for Bonjasky (rare in Japan). Round close, but I think it went to Bonjasky.

Round 2
Bonjasky seems to hurt Saki with a knee, he loses balance and Bonjasky runs in with a flying kick to the body. It take Saki down and he is clearly in pain and not able to get up. Very unusual KO...

Main-Event - Final: Badr Hari vs. Remy Bonjasky
This should be an awesome final!
The final is about to begin, the audience is asked to return to their seat. Probably another 5 min.

After coming back from his semi-final, Bonjasky has been standing, staing warm and focused. Badr Hari looks way more relaxed and has had a few more minutes to recover as well.

Round 1
The fighters are entering now! Both fighters are in the ring! This will be awesome!

Both fighters come out careful, Hari starts his attack though. Bonjasky has been patient then whole night and looks like its his tactic again. Hari's jab is good agian, combines it with a leg kick.

Half way into the round, Bonjasky explodes again, Hari takes count after a left hook. The end of the round, Hari is on the attack, but Bonjasky avoids damage and should take the round.

Round 2
Again, Hari starts his attack. Hari goes forward and Bonjasky falls under pressure. Hari continues his attack, even stomping Bonjasky on the ground! Bonjasky is not getting up and is getting time to recover. He gets 5 minutes, if he is unable to recover I guess Hari will be disqualified. Hari gets a yellow card and 1 point taken away.

Hari moves over the Bonjasky's corner (Bonjasky is in the neutral corner), and he is not happy! Obviously someone in Bonajsky's corner has said something.

Bonjasky is not able to continue!!! He has double vision and Hari gets the red card!! Hari is disqualified and I think it is deserved, but VERY disappointing.

Bonjasky is the champion.

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12/6 K-1 World GP - Finals

The upcoming weekend will be big in Japan, and it should be a fun one! Saturday there are 2 events (if you count this one), K-1 and Cage Force. Sunday we will have Pancrase.

I will sit out Saturday (probably catch K-1 on TV), then get to the Pancrase event.

But the K-1 World GP Finals are always big and this year you can watch it on HDNet (if you're in the states).

This year the big favorite Semmy Schilt was knocked out in the previous round, a very good performance by Peter Aerts saw him taking the decision. Aerts will take on Badr Hari, in my eyes the winner could very well come for this fight. It could also result in injury to both fighters, so as always, keep an eye on the reserve fights.

As for Semmy Schilt, I would expect to see him on NYE in the Dynamite event. Maybe even fighting MMA rules.

The fights on Saturday:
Main-Event - Final: Winner Semi-Final 1 vs. Winner Semi-Final 2
Semi-Final 2: Winner Quarter-Final 3 vs. Winner Quarter-Final 4
Semi-Final 1: Winner Quarter-Final 1 vs. Winner Quarter-Final 2

Reserve Fight (2): Paul Slowinski vs. Melvin Manhoef
Reserve Fight (1): Hong Man Choi vs. Ray Sefo

World GP Quarter-Finals:
#4 - Remy Bonjasky vs. Jerome LeBanner
#3 - Gokhan Saki vs. Ruslan Karaev
#2 - Errol Zimmerman vs. Ewerton Teixeira
#1 - Peter Aerts vs. Badr Hari

Opening Fights:
Mitsugu Noda vs. Tsutomu Takahagi
TAKERU vs. Taisei Ko

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6/29 K-1 Japan GP Fukuoka ***Live Play-by-Play***

The broadcast has started. It is 5 years since K-1 has been in Fukuoka! They have drawn a good crowd in, Marin Messe looks full.

Will we have a new Heavyweight or Superheavyweight champ tonight? Time will tell. In my eyes, it would be a huge upset if Schilt were to lose, but anything can happen.

Opening Fights (not shown):
2．Shinkyu Kawano vs. Takashi Tachikawa
1.Tournament Reserve fight: Keigo Takamori vs. Taisei Ko

RESULTS:
12. Final Japan GP: Ewerton Teixeira Def. Keijiro Maeda 3-0
11. Super-Heavyweight Title Fight: Semmy Schilt (champion) Def. Jerome Le Banner by decision 2-0
10. Heavyweight Title Fight: Badr Hari (champion) Def. Glaube Feitosa by KO/TKO
9. Semi-Final: Ewerton Teixeira Def. Tsuyoshi Nakasako by decision 3-0
8. Semi-Final: Keijiro Maeda vs. Takumi Sato by decision 3-0
7. Tsuyoshi Nakasako vs. Bernard Ackah by decision 3-0
6. Ewerton Teixeira Def. Tsutomu Takahagi by KO
5. Takumi Sato Def. Mitsugu Noda by decision 2-0
4. Keijiro Maeda Def. Musashi by decision 2-0
3. Superfight: Peter Aerts Def. Jan "the Giant" Nortje by TKO Round 3

12. Final Japan GP: Ewerton Teixeira Def. Keijiro Maeda 3-0
Time for the Japan GP Final! Fighters are making their way to the ring. Should be a very good fight, both fighters have impressed on their way the final.
Round 3: Maeda not running as much in the start of this round. And he is winning some of the exchanges as well. Maeda looks like the stronger fighter now, was able to hit with a good combination of punches. This round went to Maeda in my book. Maeda's corner looks very confident. Ewerton gets the decision 3-0 in a very close fight!
Round 2: Maeda continues to run away. Maeda slips as he is trying to run away after throwing a leg kick. This is a very boring fight... Eweron is the stronger in the exchanges that happen, but they are few. Maeda throws a leg-kick and then runs away. Maeda is gaining confidence (or getting tired of running) at the end of the round and we had a few exchanges. It is a close round. Round 1: Final has started. Maeda is circling and throwing leg -kicks. Ewerton left to chase after Maeda so far, when he get a chance he is good with the punches and Maeda looks in trouble. Maeda is warned by the ref. for his constant running away. Boring round, I would give it to Ewerton.

11. Super-Heavyweight Title Fight: Semmy Schilt (champion) Def. Jerome Le Banner by decision 2-0
It's time for the big boys. Schilt has been invincible lately, can Banner threaten him? Fighters making their way to the ring now.
Round 3: Final round! Schilt comes out jabbing and even throws in a spinning back kick that doesnt hit. Banner hits with a strong left that gets the crowd going, but Schilt gets back. Schilt is in control and goes for the big KO. The bell rings and both fighters raise their hand, but this should go to Schilt. Good fight and close fight on the cards! Schilt gets the decision 2-0.
Round 2: Schilt starts of with kicks, front, body and high. Clearly trying to keep distance to Banner that is now chasing to close the distance. Schilt's reach is very hard to get around, he hits with just about every jab he throws. Schilt is looking for the KO with a knee. Round over, I thinkg Schilt slowed down a bit at the end, but he did enough to win the round. There is some swelling around Banner's right eye.
Round 1: Its on! Schilt starts with a front kick, Banner circling. Banner looks stunned after a punch. A knee to the thigh from Schilt hits well. Good kick to the body from Banner. Round to the champ IMO.

10. Heavyweight Title Fight: Badr Hari (champion) Def. Glaube Feitosa by KO/TKO
We are ready for one of the highlight fights of the night! I think this will be an awesome fight. Feitosa has been good lately and I think he has a change to de-throne Badr Hari. Melvin Manhoef is giving Badr Hari his pep talk.
Round 1: Its on! Hari starts off with a straight right that goes through Feitosa's guard. Hari very agressive with punches and leg-kicks. High-kick from Hari hurts Feitosa. Hari followes up with punches and Feitosa has to take count. Feitosa gets up the first time, but is knocked down immediately after and the ref stops it. Awesome display of power by Hari!

9. Semi-Final: Ewerton Teixeira Def. Tsuyoshi Nakasako by decision 3-0
I will go with Ewerton in this one.
Round 3: Ewerton still tries the leg-kick at every oppurtunity. Keeping Nakasako at a distance. Nakasako is mainly punching and he is able to hit with a few combinations. Nakasako is able to get close, but Ewerton pushes him back. Ewerton in trouble at the end of the round. Fight to Ewerton IMO. Decision to Ewerton 3-0.
Round 2: Nakasako takes count after a leg-kick. He looks hurt. Nakasako tries to avoid the leg-kicks, but Ewerton is still able to hit with them. Round ends, clearly to Ewerton. Nakasako's left leg is looking damaged.
Round 1: Ewerton more agressive, but not much damage done. Nakasako gets a few jobs through Eerton's guard. Ewerton attempts a knee and is working with leg-kicks. Close round.

8. Semi-Final: Keijiro Maeda vs. Takumi Sato by decision 3-0
The first semi-final of the night! Fighters entering the ring! I think Maeda will be too strong in this fight. Sato might still have a swollen eye, but lets see how it plays out.
Round 3: Again a barrage of punches from Maeda, who gets Sato in a corner and is T'ing off. Sato still fighting back though. Amazing fight, but Sato is looking damaged now. Sato is still coming at Maeda! Maeda is in danger just as the bell rings, but surely Maeda will get this decision. Maeda by decision 3-0
Round 2: Sato's left eye is still swollen from the first fight. Sato looks to close the distance, but Maeda is good at keeping him back. Again Maeda hits with a good combination of punches, I am impressed that Sato is still standing! Not only is he standing, but he is still coming at Maeda. Maeda in control as the 2nd round finishes. Clearly to Maeda.
Round 1: No damage done in the first minute. Sato is pushing forward, but Maeda is keeping good distance. Maeda hits with a combination of punches. Sato stands and takes it, like he did in the QF. Round to Maeda IMO.

7. Tsuyoshi Nakasako vs. Bernard Ackah by decision 3-0
This is a big chance for Ackah, but he is up against an experienced opponent.
Round 3: Ackah starts the 3rd like the first, and he is not tired! His punches could be more efficient, but there is no break for Nakasako. Ackah looks tired now, and there is half a round left! Wild punches from Ackah, Nakasako also a bit tired. This will be close, but I would give it to Ackah, who was so tired he was barely standing at the end of the fight. Nakasako gets the decision 3-0.
Round 2: Nakasako better in the start, a high-kick hits. Pace is lower now, and that suits Nakasako better. Ackah is not driving the pace like he did early. A very close round Nakasako is back in the fight. Is Ackah tired? He seemed to slow down, maybe the high-kick did some damage?
Round 1: Nakasako looks very relaxed before the fight. Ackah goes out with a lots a puches tha force Nakasako back. Ackah does not seem to do much damage though. Spinning back kick attempt from Ackah, who has control so far. Ackah impressed me so far, some punches were not efficient, but he had full control against a much more experienced opponent.

6. Ewerton Teixeira Def. Tsutomu Takahagi by KO
Fightters are in the ring. I think Ewerton will take this, but lets wait and see.
Round 1: Good kicks and punches in the start of the round, looks like both fighters hit, but I think Ewerton is doing more damage with his punches. Takahagi takes count after a knee. He is back up. Spinning back kick attempt from Ewerton, it does not hit. KO win to Ewerton! Takahagi goes down from a knee that doesn't look like it hits! BAD decision by the ref IMO.

5. Takumi Sato Def. Mitsugu Noda by decision 2-0
Round 3: Starts off with some kicks from the fighters, then its slug fest again. Both fighters giving and taking an amazing number of punches in this fight! Sato's left eye seems to be swelling a bit, no wonder, this fight is no stop punches! What a fight!! Who won? From damage, I would say Noda... But think it might be another round in this fight. Sato got the decision! 2-0
Round 2: Noda is attempting knees, but does not seem to do any damage. Sato has Noda damaged now, a barrage of punches and Noda looks like be will go down. Some how he keeps on his feet! Now it is Noda's turn to have the upper hand, Sato on the ropes and Noda T''ing off. Non stop punching from both fighters! Very good 2nd round. I would give it to Sato, but tis was close. Round 1: Fight has started. A very agressive fight, fighters mostly exchanging punches and Noda has Sato on the ropes and Sato looks like he might go down, but he is able to defend himself. A high paced fight, I would give the round to Noda, in an entertaining 1st round.

4. Keijiro Maeda Def. Musashi by decision 2-0
Two very experienced Japanese fighters. Should be a good fight. The fighters are making their way to the ring now.
Round 3: Meada circling again, but Musashi closes the distance and they are exchange punches. Musashi is driving the fight now, but it is very close, hard to tell who gets the better of these exchanges. Maeda stuns Musahi with a punch, but Musashi is able to stand and take the following punches. Musashi hitting with some good shots now. 3rd round it finished and it is very close. Musashi took a lot of leg-kicks that might hurt him later, if he wins this fight. Maeda wins a VERY close decision 2-0.
Round 2: Musashi looks to close the distance. Hits with some good kicks and punches. Does not seem to do any damage though. Maeda gets back to a better distance and continues to circle. Musashi a lot more agressive in this round. An exchange of puches now and the fight has gotten a lot more agressive at the end of rouund 2. Awesome end to the 2nd round. Again a very close round, I would give it to Musashi think he did more damage.
Round 1: Fight has started. Both fighters standing back a bit, exchanging kicks, but nothing does any damage. Maeda works on leg-kicks. Seems to be his strategy early on. A lot of kicks in this round, Maeda keeps good distance and I would give him the round. Very close though, and not much damage done.

3. Superfight: Peter Aerts Def. Jan "the Giant" Nortje by TKO Round 3
Fighters are in the ring.
Round 3: A tie-breaker. Aerts goes out agressively. Nortje fights back, but Aerts is in control now. Nortje is cut and the doctor will check it. A very exciting fight! It is abig cut over hte eye, but not on the eyelid. The fight continues. Nortje is looking tired now, and there will be another doctor check on the cut. The fight continues again. Aerts again is very agressive. Nortje is able to come back though. High-kick hits for Aerts and he followes up with punches. The ref steps in to save Nortje. TKO to Aerts, in a very good opening fight.
Round 2: Second round looks closer, both fighters are very agressive and there is no real breaks in this fight. I still think Aerts is getting the better of it. Until Nortje hits with a good straight punch and an uppercut that seem to stun Aerts. I think Aerts was held up because be fell against Nortje. This round to Nortje IMO.
Round 1: Aerts gets Nortje to the ropes and has control early, but Nortje comes back. Aerts working some leg-kicks that looks liek they are starting to hurt Nortje, who is looking a bit tired now. Notje is still coming towards Aerts, but Aerts seems to get the best of the exchanges. Round is over, and I would give this round to Aerts.

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6/29 K-1 WorldGP Fukuoka - Fight Order

The card has had some changes. Noticeably, the changes have lead to no reserve fight! This is a very high risk in these K-1 tournaments… The fighters have to go through 3 fights and it’s not unusual to have to call in the reserve in these tournaments. Either way, this should be a very good night of fighting in Fukuoka and I am actually surprised that they have put that many stars on this card (2 title fights in addition to the tournament). If you’re in Fukuoka, this is the place to be on Sunday.

****UPDATE****
I totally missed that the first opening fight was the reserve fight... Thanks to Fire Fist for correcting me!

K-1 Japan GP Final
12. Winner fight 8 vs. Winner Fight 9

11. Super-Heavyweight Title Fight: Semmy Schilt (champion) vs. Jerome Le Banner
10. Heavyweight Title Fight: Badr Hari (champion) vs. Glaube Feitosa

K-1 Japan GP Semi-Finals
9. Winner Fight 6 vs. Winner Fight 7
8. Winner Fight 4 vs. Winner Fight 5

K-1 Japan GP Quarter Finals:
Block B
7. Tsuyoshi Nakasako vs. Bernard Ackah
6. Ewerton Teixeira vs. Tsutomu Takahagi

Block A
5. Mitsugu Noda vs. Takumi Sato
4. Musashi vs. Keijiro Maeda

3. Superfight: Peter Aerts vs. Jan "the Giant" Nortje

Opening Fights:
Shinkyu Kawano vs. Takashi Tachikawa
Tournament Reserve fight: Keigo Takamori vs. Taisei Ko

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6/29 K-1 World GP Fukuoka - 2 Title-Fights Added

FEG have added no less than 2 title fights to their card in Fukuoka, this card is looking very good and I wish I had a chance to get down there!

Added today:
Super-Heavyweight Title Fight
Semmy Schilt (champion) vs. Jerome Le Banner

Heavyweight Title Fight
Badr Hari (champion) vs. Glaube Feitosa

Previously announced:
Tournament Fights:
Block A
Musashi vs. Keijiro Maeda
Mitsugu Noda vs. Takumi Sato

Block B
Ewerton Teixeira vs. Hiraku Hori
Yusuke Fujimoto vs. Tsuyoshi Nakasako

Tournament Reserve Fight:
Tsutomu Takahagi vs. Keigo Takamori

Superfight:
Peter Aerts vs. Jan "the Giant" Nortje

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6/29 K-1 World GP Fukuoka - Fights

K-1 will hold their Japan GP in Fukuoka. It is good to see K-1 back in Fukuoka (I think the last time was 2003), it's my "hometown" in Japan so I hope I can make it there.

Of course a one day tournament and inculdes starts such as Musashi and Yusuke Fujimoto.

Tournament Fights:
Block A
Musashi vs. Keijiro Maeda
Mitsugu Noda vs. Takumi Sato

Block B
Ewerton Teixeira vs. Hiraku Hori
Yusuke Fujimoto vs. Tsuyoshi Nakasako

Tournament Reserve Fight:
Tsutomu Takahagi vs. Keigo Takamori

Superfight:
Peter Aerts vs. Jan "the Giant" Nortje

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6/29 K-1 WorldGP Fukuoka

FEG has after a busy week of fights announced a few fighters that will participate in the Fukuoka event. This is a great event for Fukuoka and I am sure it will draw a crowd down there. Fukuoka is also a great city to visit if you are in Japan, kind of my hometown in Japan...

Anyway, FEG has deceided to let a few fighters who impressed during the last week get another chance in Fukuoka. Participating will be:

Peter Aerts
Remy Bonjasky
Glaube Feitosa
Junichi Sawayashiki
Musashi
Yusuke Fujimoto
Ewerton Teixeira
Yosuke Nishijima
Takumi Sato
Mitsugu Noda
Hiraku Hori
Keijiro Maeda

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