2019 in K-1 explained

The year 2019 was the 26th year in the history of the K-1, a Japanese kickboxing promotion. The year started with K-1: K’Festa 2.

List of events

Event TitleDateArenaLocation
1K-1 World GP 2019: K’FESTA 2Saitama Super Arena
2K-1 World GP 2019: Super Bantamweight World TournamentRyōgoku Kokugikan
3K-1 World GP 2019: Japan vs World 5 vs 5 & Special Superfight in Osaka
4K-1 World GP 2019 YokohamatsuriYokohama Arena Yokohama, Japan
5K-1 World GP 2019 Japan: ~Women's Flyweight Championship Tournament~Dolphin's Arena Nagoya, Japan

K-1 World GP 2019: K’FESTA 2

K-1: K’Festa 2
Promotion:K-1
Date:March 10, 2019
Venue:Saitama Super Arena
Attendance:16,000

K-1 World GP 2019: K’FESTA 2 was a kickboxing event held by K-1 on March 10, 2019, at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.[1]

Background

The event was headlined by a catchweight, non-title fight between Takeru Segawa and Yodkitsada Yuthachonburi. The four title fights held at K'Festa two saw Yuta Murakoshi and Koya Urabe defend their titles against Hirotaka Urabe and Kenta Hayashi, respectively. Yuta Kubo defended the welterweight title against Yasuhiro Kido, and Sina Karimian made his first title defense against Hisaki Kato.[2] [3]

Fight Card

K’Festa 2
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Catchweight -59 kg Takerudef. Yodkitsada YuthachonburiKO (Punches)32:43
Super Featherweight 60 kg Kojidef. Jan SzajkoDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Catchweight 68 kgdef.KO (Punches)12:21
Women 51 kg KANAdef. Josefine KnutssonDecision (Majority)33:00
Featherweight 57 kg Jorge Vareladef. Ryusei AshizawaTKO (3 Knockdowns)12:41
Welterweight 67.5 kg Jordann Pikeurdef. Masaaki NoiriDecision (Majority)33:00
Super Bantamweight 55 kg Yoshiki Takeidef. Sandro MartinTKO (Punches)12:54
Welterweight 67.5 kg Yuta Kubo (c)def. Yasuhiro KidoExt.R Decision (Split)43:00Welterweight Championship Title Match
Featherweight 57 kg Yuta Murakoshi (c)def. Hirotaka UrabeDecision (Unanimous)33:00Featherweight Championship Title Match
Super Lightweight 65 kg Rukiya Anpodef. Daizo SasakiDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Super Lightweight 65 kg Yasuomi Sodadef. Masaya MatsuhanaDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Super Featherweight 60 kg Kosuke Komiyamadef. Masanobu GoshuDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Super Bantamweight 55 kg Akihiro Kanekodef. Shuhei KumuraExt.R Decision (Unanimous)43:00
Lightweight 62.5 kgdef. Koya Urabe (c)Ext.R Decision (Unanimous)43:00Lightweight Championship Title Match
Cruiserweight 90 kg Sina Karimian (c)def. Hisaki KatoDecision (Unanimous)33:00Cruiserweight Championship Title Match
Lightweight 62.5 kg Yuto Shinoharadef. Fumiya OsawaExt.R Decision (Unanimous)43:00
Lightweight 62.5 kg Gonnapar Weerasakreckdef. Liu WeiDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Welterweight 67.5 kg Kaisei Kondodef. RukuKO (Punches)22:23
Featherweight 57.5 kg Kaito Ozawadef. HayatoExt.R Decision (Unanimous)43:00
Preliminary Card
Super Lightweight 65 kg Kota Nakanodef. FUMIYAKO (Left Hook to the Body)31:47
Super Featherweight 60 kg Yutakadef. Takuma KawaguchiTKO (Right Hook)30:41
Super Bantamweight 55 kg Riku Morisakadef. Yuto KurodaDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Bantamweight 53 kg Riamudef. RiraDecision (Majority)33:00

K-1 World GP 2019: Super Bantamweight World Tournament

K-1 World GP 2019: Super Bantamweight World Tournament
Promotion:K-1
Date:June 30, 2019
Venue:Ryōgoku Kokugikan
Attendance:10,500

K-1 World GP 2019: Super Bantamweight World Tournament was a kickboxing event held by K-1 on June 30, 2019, at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.[4]

Background

During this event a Super Bantamweight Grand Prix was held, featuring the reigning champion Yoshiki Takei, Shuhei Kumura, Samvel Babayan and Masashi Kumura.[5]

In the co-main event, Rukiya Anpo and Kaew Fairtex fought for the Super Lightweight title.[6]

Fight Card

K’Festa 2
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Super Bantamweight -55 kg Yoshiki Takeidef. Masashi KumuraKO (Right Hook & Head Kick)20:38Super Bantamweight GP Finals
Super Lightweight -65 kg Rukiya Anpodef. Kaew Fairtex (c)Ext.R Decision (Unanimous)43:00Super Lightweight Title Fight
Catchweight -58.5 kg Yuta Murakoshidef. Huo XiaolongDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Welterweight -67.5 kg Minoru Kimuradef. Cruz BriggsKO (Right Overhand)11:37
Super Lightweight -65 kg Daizo Sasakidef. FukashiTKO (Doctor Stoppage)32:14
Featherweight -57 kg Haruma Saikyodef. Jorge VarelaKO (Knee to the Head)32:23
Super Bantamweight -55 kg Yoshiki Takeidef. Shuhei KumuraTKO (Punches)11:46Super Bantamweight GP Semi-finals
Super Bantamweight -55 kg Masashi Kumuradef. Samvel BabayanDecision (Unanimous)33:00Super Bantamweight GP Semi-finals
Super Featherweight -60 kg Tatsuya Oiwadef. Ryusei AshizawaDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Super Featherweight -60 kg Leona Pettasdef. Kosuke KomiyamaKO (Left Jab)22:12
Lightweight -62.5 kg Fumiya Osawadef. Yuzuki SatomiDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Featherweight -57 kg Kaito Ozawadef. TakahiroDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Super Bantamweight -55 kg Shuhei Kumuradef. Sadegh HashemiTKO (Punches)32:50Super Bantamweight GP Quarter-finals
Super Bantamweight -55 kg Yoshiki Takeidef. Alex RivasTKO (Body Punches)12:48Super Bantamweight GP Quarter-finals
Super Bantamweight -55 kg Samvel Babayandef. KokiDecision (Majority)33:00Super Bantamweight GP Quarter-finals
Super Bantamweight -55 kg Masashi Kumuradef. Phetpangan Mor.RatanabanditTKO (2 Knockdowns/Punches)12:38Super Bantamweight GP Quarter-finals
Super Bantamweight -55 kg Yuta Hayashidef. Takaya OguraTKO (Punches)11:44Super Bantamweight GP Reserve Fight
Preliminary Card
Super Lightweight -65 kg Hikaru Terashimadef. JinyaKO (Front Kick)11:10
Batanmweight -53 kg Kazuma Takudadef. Kazuki FujitaDecision (Unanimous)33:00

K-1 World GP 2019: Japan vs World 5 vs 5 & Special Superfight in Osaka

K-1 World GP 2019: Japan vs World 5 vs 5 & Special Superfight in Osaka
Promotion:K-1
Date:August 24, 2019
Venue:EDION Arena Osaka
Attendance:7,800

K-1 World GP 2019: Japan vs World 5 vs 5 & Special Superfight in Osaka was a kickboxing event held by K-1 on August 24, 2019, at the EDION Arena Osaka in Osaka, Japan.[7]

Background

The event was headlined by a "Comeback of the Year" match between Koji and Tatsuya Oiwa.[8] In the co-main event Kenta Hayashi fought Deniz Demirkapu.[9]

Fight Card

K’Festa 2
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Super Featherweight -60 kg Kojidef. Tatsuya OiwaExt.R Decision (Split)43:00
Lightweight -62.5 kg Kenta Hayashidef. Deniz DemirkapuTKO (Punches)23:00
Welterweight -67.5 kg Masaaki Noiridef. Sami LamiriKO (Left Hook to the Body)22:35
Catchweight -68 kg Minoru Kimuradef. Sho OizumiKO (Punches)12:17
Super Welterweight -70 kg Yasuhiro Kidodef. Antonio GomezKO (High Kick)21:48
Cruiserweight -90 kg Ryo Aitakadef. Sina KarimianKO (Overhand Right)30:57
Super Lightweight -65 kg Hideaki Yamazakidef. Jin HirayamaDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Super Lightweight -65 kg Tetsuya Yamatodef. Kensei KondoDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Lightweight -62.5 kg Yuto Shinoharadef. Shinichiro KawasakiDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Welterweight -67.5 kg Kaisei Kondodef. Riki MatsuokaKO (Right Cros)12:18
Super Bantamweight -55 kg Aoshidef. Tatsuya TsubakiharaDecision (Majority)33:00
Catchweight -52 kg KANAdef. MahiroDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Preliminary Card
Super Lightweight -65 kg Tomadef. Takahito NiimiDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Bantamweight -53 kg Toma KurodaDraw. Aoi NodaDecision33:00
Lightweight -62.5 kg SEIYAdef. Yuta SuzukiDecision (Unanimous)33:00

K-1 World GP 2019 Yokohamatsuri

K-1 World GP 2019 Yokohamatsuri
Promotion:K-1
Date:November 24, 2019
Venue:Yokohama Arena

K-1 World GP 2019 Yokohamatsuri was a kickboxing event held by K-1 on November 24, 2019, at the Yokohama Arena in Yokohama, Japan.

Background

A featherweight Grand Prix was held during this event, which featured Yuki Egawa, Jawsuayai Sor.Dechaphan, Haruma Saikyo, Arthur Meyer, Jorge Varela, Riku Anpo, Hirotaka Urabe and Brandon Spain.[10]

In the co-main event, the K-1 Super Featherweight champion Takeru Segawa fought a non-title bout with Yuta Murakoshi.[11]

Fight Card

K-1 World GP 2019 Yokohamatsuri
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Featherweight -57.5 kg Yuki Egawadef. Jawsuayai Sor.DechaphanKO (Left hook to the body)11:00
Super Featherweight -60 kg Takeru Segawadef. Yuta MurakoshiDecision (Majority)33:00
Welterweight -67.5 kg Minoru Kimuradef. Jordan ValdinocciTKO (Three knockdowns)21:28
Welterweight -67.5 kg Jordann Pikeurdef. Kaisei KondoTKO (Three knockdowns)22:40
Lightweight -62.5 kg Kenta Hayashidef. Daiki KanekoKO (Right straight)20:35
Super Featherweight -60 kg Koji Tanakadef. Seiya KawaharaTKO (Punches)22:59
Cruiserweight -90 kg Ryo Aitakadef. Jae Geun YangTKO (Shoulder injury)10:57
Featherweight -57.5 kg Yuki Egawadef. Arthur MeyerKO (Spinning back kick to the body)12:50
Featherweight -57.5 kg Jawsuayai Sor.Dechaphandef. Hirotaka UrabeDecision (Unanimous)43:00
Super Welterweight -70 kg Yasuhiro Kidodef. Katsuya JinboTKO (Punches)22:29
Super Lightweight -65 kg Hideaki Yamazakidef. RukuTKO (Three knockdowns)11:24
Super Lightweight -65 kg Daizo Sasakidef. Hayato SuzukiDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Heavyweight -100 kg Roel Mannaartdef. Chris BradfordTKO (Punches)12:10
Feaherweight -57.5 kg Arthur Meyerdef. Haruma SaikyoTKO (Shin injury)21:59
Feaherweight -57.5 kg Yuki Egawadef. Jorge VarelaTKO (Left hook to the body)11:41
Feaherweight -57.5 kg Jawsuayai Sor.Dechaphandef. Riku AnpoTKO (Flying knee and left hook)11:18
Feaherweight -57.5 kg Hirotaka Urabedef. Brandon SpainDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Feaherweight -57.5 kg Tomadef. TetsuDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Preliminary Card
Super Bantamweight -55 kg Shota Oiwadraw. RyutoDraw (Majority)33:00
Super Featherweight -60 kg Junpei Sanodef. Kazuma KuboDraw (Majority)33:00
Feaherweight -57.5 kg Kazuma Takudadef. Kaito YamawakiKO (Left head kick)11:10
Feaherweight -57.5 kg Keito Okajimadef. Rikiya YamauraDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Welterweight -70 kg EITOdef. Kentaro IshibashiTKO (Three knockdowns)12:56

K-1 World GP 2019 Japan: ~Women's Flyweight Championship Tournament~

K-1 World GP 2019 Japan: ~Women's Flyweight Championship Tournament~
Promotion:K-1
Date:December 28, 2019
Venue:Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium

K-1 World GP 2019 Japan: ~Women's Flyweight Championship Tournament~ was a kickboxing event held by K-1 on December 28, 2019, at the Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Nagoya, Japan.

Background

The event was headlined by a Super Lightweight title rematch between the reigning champion Rukiya Anpo and Kaew Fairtex.[12] The event also featured a Women's Flyweight Grand Prix, to crown the new K-1 champion, which included the reigning Krush champion Kana Morimoto, the former Krush title challenger Josefine Lindgren Knutsson, former Krush champion Mellony Geugjes, as well as the Enfusion and ISKA champion Cristina Morales.[13]

The reigning Super Bantamweight champion Yoshiki Takei fought a non-title bout against Suriyanlek OBT.Kamphee, while the Featherweight champion Yuki Egawa met the Super Featherweight champion Takeru Segawa in an exhibition match.[14]

Fight Card

K-1 World GP 2019 Japan: ~Women's Flyweight Championship Tournament~
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Super Lightweight -65 kg Rukiya Anpodef. Kaew FairtexDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Women's Flyweight -52 kg Kana Morimotodef. Josefine Lindgren KnutssonDecision (Split)43:00
Super Bantamweight -55 kg Yoshiki Takeidef. Suriyanlek OBT.KampheeDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Super Welterweight -70 kg Minoru Kimuradef. Marcel AdeyemiTKO (Punches)11:18
Welterweight -67.5 kg Masaaki Noiridef. Hasan ToyDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Super Featherweight -60 kg Tatsuya Oiwadef. Stavros ExakoustidisDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Super Featherweight -60 kg Takeru Segawadraw. Yuki EgawaDraw 13:00
Super Lightweight -65 kg Fukashi Mizutanidef. Tetsuya YamatoTKO (Punches)30:34
Cruiserweight -90 kg Hisaki Katodef. K-JeeTKO (Three knockdowns)21:17
Welterweight -67.5 kg Kaitodef. Ho Sung KimTKO (Punches)12:21
Women's Flyweight -52 kg Josefine Lindgren Knutssondef. Mellony GeugjesDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Women's Flyweight -52 kg Kana Morimotodef. Cristina MoralesDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Women's Flyweight -52 kg Kotomidef. MahiroDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Preliminary Card
Super Bantamweight -55 kg Hinata Matsumotodef. Mao HashimotoDecision (Unanimous)43:00
Super Lightweight -65 kg Shodai Matsuokadef. TaitoKO (Spinning back kick to the head)11:25
Featherweight -57.5 kg Takahito Niimidef. Naoki TakahashiDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Featherweight -57.5 kg Masafumi Kurasakidef. HidekiDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Super Featherweight -60 kg Kazuki Sagegamidef. Yuto SaitoKO (Right hook)22:02
Super Bantamweight -55 kg Koji Ikedadef. Yuki ToyodaKO (Right hook)33:00

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2019年3月10日(日)K-1 World Gp 2019 Japan ~K'festa.2~ | K-1公式サイト.
  2. Web site: Six fights added to K'Festa 2 card . asianmma.com . 9 January 2019 . 27 January 2021.
  3. Web site: K'Festa.2 Fight Card . kickboxingz.com . 7 March 2019 . 27 January 2021.
  4. Web site: 2019年6月30日(日)K-1 World Gp 2019 Japan ~K-1スーパー・バンタム級世界最強決定トーナメント~ | K-1 Wgp公式サイト | K-1 Japan Group.
  5. Web site: Video - K-1 55kg Grand Prix: Yoshiki Takei runs through field with 3 KO wins . bloodyelbow.com . 9 July 2019 . 26 November 2020.
  6. Web site: K-1 Super Bantamweight World Grand Prix 2019 preview . bloodyelbow.com . 29 June 2019 . 26 November 2020.
  7. Web site: 2019年8月24日(土)K-1 WORLD GP 2019 JAPAN~日本vs世界・5対5&スペシャル・スーパーファイトin大阪~ | K-1 WGP公式サイト | K-1 JAPAN GROUP.
  8. Web site: Combat Press 2019 Kickboxing Awards: Comeback of the Year – Kouzi vs. Seiya Kawahara . combatpress.com/ . 26 November 2020.
  9. Web site: 【K-1】金子大輝がK-1王者・林健太に「ラウェイの強さを世界に証明する」と異種格闘技戦で勝利誓う . efight.jp . 22 November 2019 . 26 November 2020.
  10. Web site: K-1 World GP 2019 in Yokohama Results: Egawa Dominates Featherweight Tourney Field, Takeru Edges Murakoshi . combatpress.com . 26 November 2020.
  11. Web site: K-1 Featherweight World GP: Fight Card . kickboxingz.com . 23 November 2019 . 26 November 2020.
  12. Web site: Rukiya Anpo rematches Kaew Weerasaklek at K-1 World Grand Prix Japan . asianmma.com . 19 December 2019 . 26 November 2020.
  13. Web site: Kana Korimoto Defeats Christina Morales at K-1 Women's World GP . iskaworldhq.com . 26 November 2020 . 7 June 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200607221728/https://www.iskaworldhq.com/x-htm-6/ . dead .
  14. Web site: 【K-1】武居由樹がピリピリモード「僕だけが当てる」とタイの強豪に圧倒宣言=前日計量 . efight.jp . 27 December 2019 . 26 November 2020.