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K-1 WORLD GP 2016 held on September 19th, which will determine the world's strongest at -60kg. Strong fighters such as Taiga and Komiyayama Kosuke came to the point of making the decision to wait for the Urabe brothers' monopoly on the throne. Unpredictable tournaments are included in all matches without cuts.
The K-1 WORLD GP 2022 JAPAN Yokohama Festival takes place on September 11, 2022, at Yokohama Arena in Yokohama, Japan. This kickboxing event features an eight-man Super Featherweight Championship Tournament with fighters like Leona Pettas, Hirotaka Asahisa, Tatsuya Oiwa, and Tomoya Yokoyama. Tetsuya Yamato defends his Super Lightweight title against Daizo Sasaki in the co-main event. Other competitors include Akihiro Kaneko, Sina Karimian, and Hiromi Wajima across various bouts.
The DEEP 124 IMPACT takes place on March 1, 2025, at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. This mixed martial arts event features fighters like Ryuya Fukuda, Yuto Uemura, Yuki Narita, and Kota Shirawaka in a Featherweight Grand Prix opening round. Competitors battle across multiple bouts, including a main event between Yuki Motoya and Yutaro Muramoto. The night promises intense MMA action.
The K-1 WORLD GP 2024 in Osaka takes place on October 5, 2024, at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka, Japan. This kickboxing event features qualifier bouts for the year-end Grand Prix, with fighters like Jerome Le Banner, K-Jee, Sina Karimian, and Errol Zimmerman competing. K-Jee faces Le Banner in a heavyweight clash, while Sina Karimian battles Claudio Istrate in a heated matchup. Additional bouts include Stoyan Koprivlenski vs. Jinku Oda and Jordann Pikeur vs. Dengue Silva. It’s a key night in K-1’s 2024 season, determining Asia’s Grand Prix representatives.
The K-1 WORLD GP 2023 ～K’FESTA.6～ takes place on March 12, 2023, at Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan. This kickboxing event features Tetsuya Yamato defending his Super Lightweight title against Kenta Hayashi in the main event. Other title fights include Taio Asahisa vs. Yuki Yoza for Lightweight, Hiromi Wajima vs. Jomthong Chuwattana for Super Welterweight, and Akihiro Kaneko vs. Kompetch Sitsarawatsuer for Super Bantamweight. Additional competitors like Masaaki Noiri, Jordann Pikeur, and Gunji Taito appear across the card. It’s K-1’s marquee event of early 2023, showcasing seven championship bouts.
The K-1 WORLD GP 2018 JAPAN Lightweight World Tournament takes place on November 3, 2018, at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. This event features fighters like Koya Urabe, Rukiya Anpo, Daizo Sasaki, and Gonnapar Weerasakreck in the Lightweight World’s Strongest Tournament. Competitors vie in an eight-man bracket to prove their dominance. The night promises fierce kickboxing battles. It’s a defining moment for K-1’s lightweight elite.
The K-1 WORLD GP 2019 Japan vs. World takes place on August 24, 2019, at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka, Japan. This event features a Japan vs. World 5-on-5 matchup with fighters like Kenta Hayashi, Koya Urabe, Kimura "Philip" Minoru, and Sina Karimian, alongside special superfights including Koji vs. Ryo Aitaka. Competitors clash in a mix of international and domestic kickboxing bouts. The night promises gripping battles and potential upsets. It’s a standout event in K-1’s 2019 lineup.
The K-1 WORLD GP 2021 JAPAN Super Welterweight & Featherweight Double Title Match takes place on December 4, 2021, at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka, Japan. This kickboxing event features Kimura “Philip” Minoru defending his Super Welterweight title against Daikai Shima in the main event. The co-main event pits Takanotsume Tatsuya against Taito Gunji for the Featherweight title. Other fighters include Kenta Hayashi, Gonnapar Weerasakreck, Leona Pettas, and Kizaemon Saiga across the card. It’s K-1’s final major event of 2021, showcasing two championship bouts.
The K-1 WORLD GP 2021 Japan Bantamweight Tournament takes place on May 30, 2021, at Yokohama Budokan in Yokohama, Japan. This kickboxing event features an eight-man Bantamweight Tournament with fighters like Toma Kuroda, Kazuki Miburo, Hinata Matsumoto, and Aoi Noda. The tournament concludes with Toma Kuroda facing Kazuki Miburo in the final. Additional bouts include Tatsuya Tsubakihara vs. Shuhei Kumura and Kenta Hayashi vs. Vitor Tofanelli.
The K-1 WORLD GP 2021 JAPAN ～よこはまつり～ takes place on September 20, 2021, at Yokohama Arena in Yokohama, Japan. This kickboxing event features Kenta Hayashi facing Daizo Sasaki in a super lightweight bout as a key matchup. Other fighters include Rukiya Anpo, Sina Karimian, and Hirotaka Asahisa across various weight classes. A special heavyweight bout marks Satoshi Ishii’s kickboxing debut against Ryo Aitaka.
The K-1 WORLD GP 2022 JAPAN ～K’FESTA.5～ takes place on April 3, 2022, at Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan. This kickboxing event features Yuki Yoza challenging Taio Asahisa for the Lightweight title in the main event. Other fighters include Takanotsume Tatsuya, Leona Pettas, Kizaemon Saiga, and Minoru Kimura across the card. A notable bout pits Kenta Hayashi against Kona Kato in the welterweight division. It’s K-1’s flagship event of spring 2022.
The K-1 WORLD GP 2020 JAPAN K’FESTA.3 takes place on March 22, 2020, at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. This event features fighters like Takeru Segawa, Petchdam Petchkiatpetch, Minoru Kimura, and Sina Karimian. Competitors battle in a Super Welterweight Tournament and three title defenses. The night promises fierce kickboxing action. It’s K-1’s first major event of 2020.
The K-1 WORLD GP 2022 JAPAN Inaugural Bantamweight Championship Tournament takes place on December 3, 2022, at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka, Japan. This kickboxing event features an eight-man inaugural Bantamweight Championship Tournament with fighters like Toma Kuroda, Kazuki Miburo, Rui Okubo, and Erdem Taha Dincer. The tournament concludes with Kuroda facing Miburo in the final to crown the first champion. Additional bouts include K-Jee vs. Satoshi Ishii in a heavyweight clash and Yuki Yoza vs. Yuki Egawa in lightweight.
The K-1 WORLD GP 2018 JAPAN Cruiserweight Championship Tournament takes place on September 24, 2018, at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. This event features fighters like Sina Karimian, Ryo Aitaka, K-Jee, and Rui Botelho in the inaugural Cruiserweight Championship Tournament. Competitors battle in an eight-man bracket to become the first champion. The night offers powerful kickboxing clashes. It’s a historic debut for K-1’s cruiserweight division.
The K-1 WORLD GP 2020 JAPAN Winter Crucial takes place on December 13, 2020, at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan. This kickboxing event features Koya Urabe defending his Lightweight title against Yuki Yoza in the main event. Other fighters include Takeru Segawa, Leona Pettas, Hiromi Wajima, and Minoru Kimura across the card. A Welterweight Grand Prix with eight competitors like Kenta Hayashi also highlights the night. It’s K-1’s final major event of 2020.
The K-1 WORLD GP 2019 JAPAN Yokohama Festival occurs on November 24, 2019, at Yokohama Arena in Yokohama, Japan. This event features fighters like Takeru Segawa, Rukiya Anpo, Kenta Hayashi, and Leona Pettas in a stacked card. Competitors face off in title fights and key matchups. The night delivers high-energy kickboxing action.
The K-1 WORLD GP 2019 JAPAN K’FESTA.2 occurs on March 10, 2019, at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. This event showcases fighters like Takeru Segawa, Koya Urabe, Yoshiki Takei, and Sina Karimian. Competitors clash in title fights and high-profile matchups. The night delivers explosive kickboxing action. It’s K-1’s marquee event to kick off 2019.
