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K-1 FAQ
Version 1
By Kain
1/1/2003
Last Updated: 08/12/2005
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part 1: K-1 Corporation
Part 2: K-1 Fighters
Part 3: K-1 GPs
Part 4: Miscellaneous
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~PART 1: K-1 CORPORATION~
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Q: What is K-1?

K-1 is a hybrid stand-up fighting sport that originated in Japan, in 1993. It was the first event to use a set of rules which allowed all stand-up striking arts to compete within one ring. Since that time K-1 has grown to be the most popular real combat sport in Japan.

K-1's History

Q: What does K-1 stand for?

The "K" refers to Karate, Kung Fu, Kickboxing, and any other martial arts beginning with the letter "K", although K-1 is not limited only to these obviously. The "1" symbolizes the gathering of all these fighting styles into one ring.

Q: Who is Ishii?

Kazuyoshi Ishii is the founder of K-1. He began his career as a Seidokan Karate master and moved on to become a high ranking martial arts mentor and promoter. These days he functions as the matchmaker of K-1 as well. Recently however Ishii has gotten in trouble for tax evasion and has resigned as president of the corporation.

Q: What are the weightclasses in K-1?

K-1 has all the usual weight classes, but the most publicized and popular weight division is heavyweight - specifically 86 kg and up. There is also a league called K-1 MAX, which is for smaller fighters up to 72 kg. There was a tournament held in 1993 called K-2, which was a light-heavyweight event. There is a new weight class for fighters under 100kg.

Q: What are the exact rules?

Essentially the fights consist of either 3, each 3 minutes long. Most strikes are allowed but elbows and headbutts are disallowed. A full explanation of the official rules can be found at the K-1 America page.

Full K-1 Rules

Q: Are knees allowed?

Yes, knees are allowed in K-1. In some regional events they are prohibited in order to conform with the local kickboxing federations' guidelines or for legal reasons, as was the case in Paris.

Q: How is K-1 different from "normal" kickboxing?

Essentially the rules are a bit different. For more information on kickboxing rules, follow the link below.

IKBF Rules

Q: Which martial arts style is the best for K-1?

The most successful styles have historically been Muay Thai and Kyokushin Karate, and some pure Boxing training is desirable as well. However this question could be argued about endlessly.

Q: How does the regional qualifying system work?

K-1 holds tournaments all over the world on an annual basis in preparation for the culmination of each year's results, the Grand Prix Tournament Finals held every December at the Tokyo Dome. The Regional Qualifiers are single-elimination tournaments and the winners of these move on throughout the year, progressing through all the big shows until they are either eliminated or they earn a spot at the GP Finals.

A Detailed Description of the World GP

Q: How much money does the Grand Prix Champion receive?

$400,000 US.

Q: Who is the K-1 World GP Champion?

The current Champion is Semmy Schilt, the winner of the 2005 K-1 World Grand Prix.

Q: Who won each K-1 World GP?

See Part 3 below for complete K-1 World GP results with winners of the annual tournament.

Q: Who has won the most K-1 World GPs?

Ernesto Hoost with 4 (1997, 1999, 2000 & 2002 K-1 World GPs).

Q: Who has won the K-1 MAX World Grand Prix?

Albert Kraus did in 2002, Masato in 2003, Buakaw Por.Pramuk in 2004 & Andy Souwer in 2005.

Q: Who is the best K-1 fighter of all time?

That's obviously debatable but many people would say the top three are Hoost, Aerts, and Hug so far.

Q: What is K-1 MAX?

K-1 MAX is a specific division of K-1 with a weight limit of around 74 kg (155 lbs.) The league follows a similar format to the regular K-1 World GP, holding shows year round and then finishing off the year with a tournament for the title. The action is faster, more technical, and often more exciting than the heavyweight division of K-1. The current champion is Albert Kraus from Holland.

Q: What is K-2?

K-2 was a tournament held by the K-1 organization only once, in 1993. The tournament featured light-heavyweights and included such fighters as Kaman, Changpuek, Petridis, Hoost, and Gibson. Hoost won the tournament.

Q: What is K-3?

Once again we have a mysterious and confusingly named K-1 tournament on our hands. This one was held in 1995 in Holland, for fighters up to 74 kg. It included Reding, Hippolyte, Ubeda, Anchez, De Jager, Theysse, Masseurs, Dumcic, Dolman and Toubert. Hippolyte won the event.

Q: Are K-1 fighters the best standup fighters in the world?

It depends how you look at it. The fastest and most technical fighters are the Lumpinee and Rajdamnern stadium champions. Some of the top K-1 fighters can indeed be called cream of the crop heavyweight kickboxers though.

Q: How big is K-1 in Japan?

BIG. Most large K-1 events are sold out and the GP is held every year at the Tokyo Dome selling out consistently. The TV Ratings of the 2002 GP were the highest share during its time, surpassing even baseball and other non-combat sports. K-1 is more popular than PRIDE in Japan as well.

Q: Is K-1 shown on PPV?

K-1 is available on PPV, but usually a month or so after the event has occurred. K-1 is often broadcasted on Eurosport and sometimes on ESPN2 as well.

Q: Where can I find K-1 tapes and DVDs?

If you're in North America you probably have to order tapes. Sherdog has some, as well as the Official K-1 homepage. There are no K-1 DVDs available outside of Japan. Older K-1 tapes can mostly only be found as bootlegs outside of Japan.

Official K-1 Merchandise

Q: What are the best tapes to get?

Well that's subjective but generally the GP Finals from 96-99 are good, with 99 being the best.

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~PART 2: K-1 FIGHTERS~
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Cyril Abidi
Country: France
Club: "Team Romeas" Boxing Planet/Kickboxing
Date of Birth: February 15, 1976
Height: 190 cm
Weight: 98 kg
Comments: Wild brawler with little or no defense. His biggest win was Aerts by KO. This year he got to the finals of the Paris tournament, and recently lost a superfight against Hoost after an accidental groin to Hoost's knee caused a premature decision to be made. Competed under MMA rules at the first Inoki Bom Ba Ye.
K-1 Profile
MMA Fight Finder Profile

Peter Aerts "The Dutch Lumberjack"
93, 94, 98 Grand Prix Champion
Country: Holland
Club: Meijiro Gym/Kickboxing
Date of Birth: October 25, 1970
Height: 192 cm
Weight: 106 kg
Comments: The legendary three-time GP Champion. Aerts was deadly when he was younger, always looking for the KO with deadly hands and feet. He is getting older but still showed strength in the 2002 GP.
K-1 Profile
MMA Fight Finder Profile
Silver Wolf Profile

Mike Bernardo
Country: South Africa
Club: Steve's Gym/Boxing
Date of Birth: July 28, 1969
Height: 193 cm
Weight: 108 kg
Comments: Bernardo is a power punching monster, who was feared when he first showed up in K-1 in 1995. His skills seem to have decreased with age as he had some tough losses throughout 2001-2002. After a bad performance in his last superfight against Filho, he probably will not be invited to this year's GP Eliminations.
K-1 Profile
MMA Fight Finder Profile
Silver Wolf Profile

Remy Bonjansky
03, 04 Grand Prix Champion
Country: Holland
Club: Meijiro Gym/Kickboxing
Date of Birth: January 10, 1976
Height: 191 cm
Weight: 100 kg
Comments: A young mixture of Aerts and Hoost. This guy is good and has only lost against the cream of the crop so far in K-1. Won the 2003 Las Vegas GP with two KO's, and a decision win over McDonald in the thrilling final match.
K-1 Profile
Silver Wolf Profile

Shane "Choppa" Chapman
K-1 MAX Fighter
Country: New Zealand
Club: ?/Muay Thai
Date of Birth: July 4, 1978
Height: 183 cm
Weight: 69.4 kg
Comments: Tough Oceania Muay Thai style fighter who can hang with the best in the league. 2001 Oceania MAX Champion.
K-1 Profile
Silver Wolf Profile

Branco Cikatic "The Croatian Tiger"
93 Grand Prix Champion
Country: Croatia
Club: Tiger Gym/Muay Thai
Date of Birth: October 3, 1954
Height: 189 cm
Weight: 101 kg
Comments: Entered K-1 past his prime and still won the first ever GP. Hasn't done much in K-1 since 1993 though, and he is now retired.
K-1 Profile
MMA Fight Finder Profile
Silver Wolf Profile

Fransisco Filho
Country: Brazil
Club: Kyokushin Kaikan/Karate
Date of Birth: January 10, 1971
Height: 186 cm
Weight: 104 kg
Comments: Filho has completed two 100-man Kumites. He exploded into K-1 in 1997 but has been too defensive lately. In his recent superfight against Bernardo he was extremely passive and unimpressive but he has agreed to fight Mirko Filipovic, if Mirko signs, at the Osaka Eliminations this year.
K-1 Profile
Silver Wolf Profile

Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic
Country: Croatia
Club: Cro Cop Squad/Boxing
Date of Birth: September 10, 1974
Height: 188 cm
Weight: 97 kg
Comments: Mirko is one of the top K-1 fighters right now because of his deadly speed and power, a great all-arounder. Recently defeated Bob Sapp by KO in K-1. He has stated that his dream is to become a champion in PRIDE and K-1. He's never been KO'd by punches to the head.
K-1 Profile
MMA Fight Finder Profile
Silver Wolf Profile

"Big Daddy" Gary Goodridge
Country: Canada
Club: ?/?
Date of Birth: January 17, 1966
Height: 191 cm
Weight: 112 kg
Comments: Big slugger, former champion armwrestler who began his fighting career in UFC. Exploded into K-1 in 2002 with a controversial win over Bernardo. He now trains kickboxing with Maurice Smith, and was impressive even in his defeat at the hands of Mark Hunt by decision earlier this year.
K-1 Profile
MMA Fight Finder Profile

Sam Greco
Country: Australia
Club: Team Greco/Karate
Date of Birth: May 3, 1967
Height: 188 cm
Weight: 107 kg
Comments: Greco is huge, powerful and aggresive. When he thinks he has damaged opponent he goes nuts with really long combos. He started to get injured a lot and is now retired from K-1.
K-1 Profile
MMA Fight Finder Profile
Silver Wolf Profile

Martin Holm "The Sniper"
Country: Sweden
Club: Vallentuna Boxing Camp/Muay Thai
Date of Birth: October 27, 1976
Height: 187
Weight: 98
Comments: Holm is new to the K-1 scene but has so far done very well. He lost a very close decision to Sefo at the 2002 GP Semi Finals. Very exciting fighter with good kicks and flying knees. Unfortunately he will not appear in this year's Elimination round because he injured his foot and is out for the rest of 2003. He's never been KO'd in Muay Thai competition.
K-1 Profile
Silver Wolf Profile

Ernesto Hoost "Mr. Perfect"
97, 99, 00, 02 Grand Prix and K-2 Champion
Country: Holland
Club: Vos Gym/Kickboxing
Date of Birth: July 11, 1965
Height: 195 cm
Weight: 104 kg
Comments: Hoost is a four time K-1 GP Champion and the K-2 Champion...they don't call him Mr. Perfect for nothing. Hoost is a great strategic and intelligent fighter, making him the ideal threat in K-1's tournament format. Recently defeated Cyril Abidi by decision after being kicked in the groin twice.
K-1 Profile
MMA Fight Finder Profile
Silver Wolf Profile

Andy Hug "Mr. K-1"
96 Grand Prix Champion
Country: Switzerland
Club: Seido Kaikan/Karate
Date of Birth: September 7, 1964
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 98 kg
Comments: Hug was the perennial Kyokushin fighter in K-1, a very exciting guy to watch and a great sportsman. He won the GP in 1996. The Japanese fans loved him and adopted him as their own. Unfortunately Andy passed away from Leukemia in 2000.
K-1 Profile
Silver Wolf Profile

Mark Hunt "Super Samoan"
01 Grand Prix Champion
Country: New Zealand
Club: Liverpool Kickboxing/Kickboxing
Date of Birth: March 23, 1974
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 114 kg
Comments: Mark Hunt won the GP in 2001 and shocked the world. This guy came up from fighting on the streets straight to the K-1 ring and did it with more class and success than Tank Abbott, needless to say. A great chin combined with heart and immensely powerful punches. There are rumors that his knees are injured and he will not be fighting for the rest of 2003. He has yet to be KO'd.
K-1 Profile
MMA Fight Finder Profile
Silver Wolf Profile
Jason Chen Profile

Alexei Ignashov "The Scorpion"
Country: Belarus
Club: Chinuk Gym/Muay Thai
Date of Birth: January 18, 1978
Height: 195 cm
Weight: 104 kg
Comments: Ignashov is young, tall, and has killer knees and kicks. He will shine in the future and has already made an impact in K-1 defeating stars like Aerts. Won the Paris GP 2003 by defeating Abidi in the finals, and KO'd Nortje recently with lowkicks in the first round of their superfight.
K-1 Profile
MMA Fight Finder Profile
Silver Wolf Profile

Albert Kraus
K-1 MAX Fighter
2002 K-1 MAX World Grand Prix Champion
Country: Holland
Club: ?/Kickboxing
Date of Birth: August 3, 1980
Height: 175 cm
Weight: 70 kg
Comments: K-1 MAX fighter and last year's MAX GP Champion. A very strong puncher and a European kickboxing champ. Lost in the finals of the MAX GP 2003 to Masato.
K-1 Profile
Silver Wolf Profile

Jerome "Geronimo" LeBanner
Country: France
Club: Boerboel & Tosa Gym/Kickboxing
Date of Birth: December 26, 1972
Height: 190 cm
Weight: 120 kg
Comments: LeBanner is huge and mean. One of the more aggressive fighters and always looking for a KO, he sometimes lacks in defense. More KOs in the 1st round than anybody else in K-1. Returned from the injured list to win his fight at the Paris GP by KO.
K-1 Profile
MMA Fight Finder Profile
Silver Wolf Profile

Stefan Leko "The Master"
Country: Germany
Club: Master's Gym/Kickboxing
Date of Birth: June 3, 1974
Height: 187 cm
Weight: 97 kg
Comments: Leko is a good all-rounder, a natural light heavyweight. He shines at times but can also be inconsistent. Recently defeated Bernardo at K-1 Basel.
K-1 Profile
MMA Fight Finder Profile
Silver Wolf Profile

Masato "Silver Wolf"
2003 K-1 MAX World Grand Prix Champion
Country: Japan
Club: Silver Wolf Gym
Date of Birth: ?
Height: 174 cm
Weight: 70 kg
Comments: K-1 MAX 2003 GP Champion. Stylish MAX fighter, one of the top strikers in the K-1 MAX league. Very popular in Japan. Super fast.
K-1 Profile
Silver Wolf Profile

Michael McDonald "The Black Sniper"
Country: Canada
Club: Freelance/Kickboxing
Date of Birth: February 6, 1965
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 96 kg
Comments: McDonald is a solid fighter but like Leko is built to be a light-heavyweight. He used to train with Hug but feels he was left in Hug's shadow and never received the attention he deserved. Made it to the finals of the Las Vegas GP 2003 with two impressive KO wins, but lost a decision in a war against Bonjansky.
K-1 Profile
MMA Fight Finder Profile
Silver Wolf Profile

Musashi
Country: Japan
Club: Seido Kaikan/Karate
Date of Birth: October 17, 1972
Height: 185 cm
Weight: 98 kg
Comments: Ahh, Musashi. He's got good, fast low kicks but he's too small to trade with the bigger guys of K-1. He looks good when fighting lower ranked opponents but gets overmatched anytime he makes it to the GP Finals.
K-1 Profile

Jan "The Giant" Nortje
Country: South Africa
Club: Steve's Gym/Boxing
Date of Birth: April 11, 1975
Height: 211 cm
Weight: 143 kg
Comments: Jan "The Giant" Nortje is a big guy and has some raw power but lacks quite a bit in technique and defense. He has the height and reach advantage of Schilt but doesn't have the finesse to capitalize using these.
K-1 Profile
MMA Fight Finder Profile

"John" Wayne Parr
K-1 MAX Fighter
Country: Australia
Club: ?/Muay Thai
Date of Birth: May 25, 1976
Height: 177 cm
Weight: 72 kg
Comments: Dangerous Muay Thai fighter with KO power in his hands, feet and knees. Lost to Zambidis in a bad decision.
K-1 Profile
Silver Wolf Profile

Nicholas Pettas
Country: Denmark
Club: Kyokushin Kaikan/Karate
Date of Birth: January 3, 1973
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 103 kg
Comments: Pettas is a standard Kyokushin fighter. He is a smaller guy. He has been to the GP mainly because he fights at the Japanese GP qualifier. Now retired from K-1.
K-1 Profile

Rick "The Jet" Roufus
Country: United States
Club: ?/Kickboxing
Date of Birth: June 3, 1966
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 92 kg
Comments: A full contact kickboxing champ. I've only seen him lose in K-1, but those fights were against the very best.
K-1 Profile
Silver Wolf Profile

Bob Sapp "The Beast"
Country: United States
Club: Maurice Smith's Kickboxing
Date of Birth: September 22, 1972
Height: 190 cm
Weight: 159 kg
Comments: Sapp has exploded onto the K-1 seen with strength, power, and...well, force? Bringing little to the table other than tremedous size, Sapp had bulldozed his competiton until his loss at the hands of Filipovic this year. Sapp is a PHENOM in Japan.
K-1 Profile
MMA Fight Finder Profile

Masaaki Satake
Country: Japan
Club: Seido Kaikan/Karate
Date of Birth: August 17, 1965
Height: 185 cm
Weight: 106 kg
Comments: Satake was able to get to the finals of the GP in 1994, and that's the best he's ever done. In his prime he was pretty good, and his "invisible kick" has become a running joke here on Sherdog. Satake fought in PRIDE numerous times but was generally unsuccesful. He recently retired after Inoki Bom Ba Ye 2002.
K-1 Profile
MMA Fight Finder Profile

Semmy Schilt "Hightower"
Country: Holland
Club: Team Golden Glory/Karate
Date of Birth: October 27, 1973
Height: 208 cm
Weight: 116 kg
Comments: Semmy has fought in K-1 on a few occasions and done well. His height and reach are huge advantages and it seems as though his body was built for K-1 competition. He has a background in Karate. Semmy was supposed to fight in the 2002 GP but was injured and replaced by Hoost.
K-1 Profile
MMA Fight Finder Profile

Ray Sefo "Sugarfoot"
Country: New Zealand
Club: American Present Boxing Gym/Kickboxing
Date of Birth: February 15, 1971
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 105 kg
Comments: Ray is fast, powerful, and skilled. A huge fan favourite, he showboats and almost always gives an entertaining fight. One of the favourites to win the 2002 GP, he hurt his ankle and had to withdraw. He's never been KO'd.
K-1 Profile
MMA Fight Finder Profile
Silver Wolf Profile

Maurice Smith
Country: United States
Club: Maurice Smith's Kickboxing/Kickboxing
Date of Birth: December 13, 1961
Height: 186 cm
Weight: 103 kg
Comments: Smith was an average level K-1 fighter who succesfully transitioned to MMA in the early days of the UFC. He is the trainer of Bob Sapp.
K-1 Profile
MMA Fight Finder Profile

Jerrel Venetiaan
Country: Holland
Club: Vos Gym/Kickboxing
Date of Birth: March 9, 1971
Height: 195 cm
Weight: 99 kg
Comments: Hailed as the successor to Hoost's legacy in K-1; training at the same gym, his technical style is reminiscent of Hoost's. May have a slight tendency towards injury. He has competed in some MMA events as well. Recently won the K-1 GP in Basel but was later stripped after testing positive for steroids.
K-1 Profile
MMA Fight Finder Profile

Adam Watt
Country: Australia
Club: Shore Boxing Gym/Karate
Date of Birth: October 10, 1967
Height: 192 cm
Weight: 98 kg
Comments: Good kickboxers who debuted in K-1 later in his career. KO'd Bernardo badly a couple years back.
K-1 Profile
MMA Fun Profile

"Iron" Mike Zambidis
K-1 MAX Fighter
Country: Greece
Club: ?/Kickboxing
Date of Birth: ?
Height: 167 cm
Weight: 69.8 kg
Comments: K-1 MAX fighter. One of the top guys at the MAX weight level, he is basically the man to beat right now. Fights like a mini Vanderlei Silva.
K-1 Profile
Silver Wolf Profile

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~PART 3: K-1 GRAND PRIX~
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Q: What happened at each of the K-1 World Grand Prixs?

K-1 Grand Prix Final 1993
Maurice Smith def. Toshiyuki Atokawa via decision
Ernesto Hoost def. Peter Aerts via decision
Masaaki Satake def. Todd Hays via 2R TKO leg kicks
Branko Cikatic def. Changpuek Kiatsongrit via 1R KO punch
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Ernesto Hoost def. Maurice Smith via 3R KO high kick
Branko Cikatic def. Masaaki Satake via 3R KO punch
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Branko Cikatic def. Ernesto Hoost via 1R KO punch

K-1 Grand Prix Final 1994
Branko Cikatic def. Andre Mannaart via 2R KO punch
Masaaki Satake def. Michael Thompson via 3R TKO injury
Pat Smith def. Andy Hug via 1R KO uppercut
Peter Aerts def. Rob Van Esdonk via 3R KO high kick
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Masaaki Satake def. Branko Cikatic via decision
Peter Aerts def. Pat Smith via 1R KO punch
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Peter Aerts def. Masaaki Satake via decision

K-1 Grand Prix Final 1995
Mike Bernardo def. Stan Longinidis via 3R KO high kick
Jerome LeBanner def. Masaaki Satake via 3R KO punch
Ernesto Hoost def. John Klejin via 2R KO punch
Peter Aerts def. Toshiyuki Atokawa via 1R KO
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Jerome LeBanner def. Mike Bernardo via 2R KO leg kicks
Peter Aerts def. Ernesto Hoost via decision
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Peter Aerts def. Jerome LeBanner via 1R KO body punch

K-1 Grand Prix Final 1996
Ernesto Hoost def. Mirko Filipovic via 3R KO leg kicks
Andy Hug def. Duane Van Der Merwe via 1R KO left hook
Musashi def. Sam Greco via 1R TKO injury
Mike Bernardo def. Peter Aerts via 3R KO punch
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Andy Hug def. Ernesto Hoost via decision
Mike Bernardo def. Musashi via decision
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Andy Hug def. Mike Bernardo via 2R KO spinning low heel kick

K-1 Grand Prix Final 1997
Andy Hug def. Masaaki Satake via 1R KO high kick
Peter Aerts def. Mike Bernardo via 3R TKO high kick
Fransisco Filho def. Sam Greco via 1R KO punch
Ernesto Hoost def. Jerome LeBanner via 1R KO punch
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Andy Hug def. Peter Aerts via decision
Ernesto Hoost def. Fransisco Filho via decision
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Ernesto Hoost def. Andy Hug via decision

K-1 Grand Prix Final 1998
Mike Bernardo def. Fransisco Filho via 3R TKO punch
Peter Aerts def. Masaaki Satake via 1R TKO knee strike
Sam Greco def. Ernesto Hoost via 3R TKO towel thrown due to cut
Andy Hug def. Ray Sefo via 3R TKO punch
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Peter Aerts def. Mike Bernardo via 1R TKO straight punch
Andy Hug def. Sam Greco via decision
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Peter Aerts def. Andy Hug via 1R KO high kick

Full Review of GP 1998

K-1 Grand Prix Final 1999
Sam Greco def. Ray Sefo via decision
Mirko Filipovic def. Musashi via 2R TKO punches
Ernesto Hoost def. Andy Hug via decision
Jerome LeBanner def. Peter Aerts via 1R KO punch
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Mirko Filipovic def. Sam Greco via 3R TKO injury
Ernesto Hoost def. Jerome LeBanner via 2R KO punch
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Ernesto Hoost def. Mirko Filipovic via 3R KO body punch

Full Review of GP 1999

K-1 Grand Prix Final 2000
Ernesto Hoost def. Mirko Filipovic via decision
Fransisco Filho def. Stefan Leko via decision
Peter Aerts def. Cyril Abidi via decision (Aerts did not continue due to a cut)
Ray Sefo def. Musashi via 1R TKO punches
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Ernesto Hoost def. Fransisco Filho via decision
Ray Sefo def. Cyril Abidi via 1R KO punch
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Ernesto Hoost def. Ray Sefo via decision

Full Review of GP 2000

K-1 Grand Prix Final 2001
Fransisco Filho def. Peter Aerts via 2R stoppage due to injury
Alexei Ignashov def. Nicholas Pettas via 2R KO knee strike
Ernesto Hoost def. Stefan Leko via decision (Hoost did not continue due to a broken foot)
Mark Hunt def. Jerome LeBanner via 2R KO punch
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Fransisco Filho def. Alexei Ignashov via decision
Mark Hunt def. Stefan Leko via decision
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Mark Hunt def. Fransisco Filho via decision

K-1 Grand Prix Final 2002
Ray Sefo def. Peter Aerts via decision
Bob Sapp def. Ernesto Hoost via 2R TKO punches (Sapp did not continue due to injuries)
Mark Hunt def. Stefan Leko via 3R KO punch
Jerome LeBanner def. Musashi via 2R KO punch
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Ernesto Hoost def. Ray Sefo via 1R TKO injury
Jerome LeBanner def. Mark Hunt via decision
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Ernesto Hoost def. Jerome LeBanner via 3R TKO injury

K-1 Grand Prix Final 2003
Cyril Abidi def. Francois Botha via decision
Remy Bonjansky def. Peter Graham via 2R KO knee
Musashi def. Ray Sefo via decision
Peter Aerts def. Alexei Ignashov via 4R decision
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Remy Bonjansky def. Cyril Abidi via 1R KO knee
Musashi def. Peter Aerts via decision
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Remy Bonjansky def. Musashi via decision

K-1 Grand Prix Final 2004
Kaoklai Kaennorsing def. Mighty Mo via 1R KO high kick
Musashi def. Ray Sefo via 4R decision
Francois Botha def. Peter Aerts via 1R TKO injury
Remy Bonjasky def. Ernesto Hoost via 4R decision
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Musashi def. Kaoklai Kaennorsing via 4R decision
Remy Bonjasky def. Francois Botha via decision
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Remy Bonjansky def. Musashi via 5R decision

K-1 Grand Prix Final 2005
Remy Bonjasky def. Hong-Man Choi via 3R decision
Semmy Schilt def. Ray Sefo via 3R decision
Peter Aerts def. Jerome LeBanner via 4R decision (Aerts did not continue due to injury)
Musashi def. Ruslan Karaev via 4R decision
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Semmy Schilt def. Remy Bonjasky via 1R KO
Glaube Feitosa def. Musashi via 2R KO
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Semmy Schilt def. Glaube Feitosa via 1R KO
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~PART 4: MISCELLANEOUS~
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Q: Have there ever been any MMA vs. K-1 events?

The PRIDE: Shockwave event held on August 28, 2002 pitted MMA fighters against K-1 fighters in a series of matches featuring rules from each organization in certain fights. Inoki Bom Ba Ye is another annual show held by Antonio Inoki on New Year's Eve, in which K-1 fighters face off against MMA fighters. Usually these events result mainly in mismatches.

Q: Have any K-1 fighters fought in MMA?

Yes. Maurice Smith, Mirko Filipovic, Cyril Abidi, Jarrel Venetiaan, Jerome LeBanner, Jan Nortje, Bob Sapp, Branko Cikatic, Mike Bernardo, and Sam Greco have all fought in MMA to some extent.

Q: Have any MMA fighters fought in K-1?

Igor Vovchanchin, Gary Goodridge, Don Frye, Semmy Schilt, Gilbert Yvel, Quinton Jackson, Frank Shamrock, Shannon Ritch, Gerard Gordeau, and Genki Sudo have all fought under K-1 rules with differing degrees of success.

Q: Did Silva fight Filipovic under K-1 rules?

No. Silva and Filipovic faced off at PRIDE 20 under a set of hybrid rules which favoured neither the MMA fighter nor the K-1 fighter. The fight was five three minute rounds, with limited ground fighting allowed. The result was inconclusive and went to an automatic draw after five rounds.

Q: Have any pro boxers fought in K-1?

Not to my knowledge, no. However some K-1 fighters do have boxing records, including Jerome LeBanner, Mirko Filipovic, Mike Bernardo, and Josh Dempsey.

Q: Have any TKD fighters ever entered K-1?

A few TKD fighters have fought in K-1, with less than spectacular results. Pierre Guenette fought Andy Hug in 1997 and was KO'd. Pat Smith also had some TKD background, but never demonstrated much of it.

Q: Have any Savate fighters competed in K-1?

Yep. Ernesto Hoost has some background in Savate, in fact he was a European Champion. Hoost uses a lot of Muay Thai in his style though, and he no longer fights in a Savate style. Jerome Turcan is another Savate fighter who made it to the finals of K-2, but lost to Kaman. A French Savate champion named Rob Zanqifo
also fought in that tournament.

Q: What's the knockout rate in K-1?

ESPN reported in 2002 that the KO rate in K-1 was 80 percent.

Q: What is a "Brazilian Kick"?

The Brazilian kick is used by the Brazilian Kyokushin fighters such as Fransisco Filho and Glaube Feitosa. It's a deceptive, whippin kick in which the fighter bends their knee and kicks in a high arc halfway through the motion.

Brazilian Kick Thread

Q: How did Andy Hug die?

Sadly Andy became suddenly and badly afflicted by leukemia, which led to his death on August 24, 2000.

Andy Hug Biography
Andy Hug Photo Tribute

Q: Why does Aerts' gear say "666"?

At some point when Aerts had an upcoming fight with Bernardo, who is very religious, he decided to put "666" on his attire as a rib towards Bernardo.

Q: Where is Fransisco Filho these days?

For all intents and purposes, Filho seems to have retired from K-1 in order to focus on Kyokushin Championships.

Q: What happened in the ending of LeBanner vs. Pettas?

Pettas got knocked down by LeBanner, and got up again quickly, but he was quite dazed. Apparently out of confusion Pettas approached LeBanner with a punch even though the ref had already stopped the fight, but he hesitated to throw the punch. LeBanner then knocked him out cold.

Q: What happened to Sam Greco?

Greco is retired from K-1 after struggling with injuries for the last few years. Word is that he has been training for MMA but he is still plagued with injuries. His debut in PRIDE is still greatly anticipated by many fans.

Q: Who is Mirko Tigar?

Mirko Filipovic. For some reason he used a different name in his first few K-1 matches, in 1996.

Q: What does Cro-Cop mean?

It stands for "Croatian Cop". Filipovic is a member of the Croatian special forces, in an anti-terrorist unit.

Q: Mark Hunt won in 2001? Where the hell did he come from?

Mark Hunt's story is one of the most compelling tales in K-1 history. Apparently a bouncer saw him KO somebody in a street fight, and was impressed - to the degree that he suggested Hunt try out K-1. The rest is history.

Mark Hunt Article

Q: What race is Mark Hunt?

He's Samoan.

Q: How about Ray Sefo?

Sefo is Samoan/German.

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MISCELLANEOUS K-1 LINKS

King Of Champions - Complete fighter profiles, wallpapers, lots of great stuff here.

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[Kain]

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~CREDITS~
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This FAQ was written by Kain on January 1st, 2003.
Lots of thanks to Silver Wolf, Rexholio, BullseyeNZ, sodomaestro, Riskbreaker, Bug Eyed Earl, ThirdPartyView and anybody else who contributed.
Thanks to K-1 and the K-1 fighters for building this great sport for us fans.
Any questions, additions, or errata PM me or get in touch with me somehow.
Peace y'all.
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