K-1 WGP in China - China VS USA [01-01] - RESULTS + VIDEOS

[fartsmeller]

Even though he lost, I was impressed with Tate's fight against Sahak Parparyan. It was the only time I can ever remember seeing someone bring the long pants kickboxing style to full contact and looking good without fighting someone terrible. And then, nothing...

I'd really love for K-1 to be able turn things around, having an actual focus now rather than these random money pit shows on an uncertain schedule is a great start. Any word on if and how this will be available to people not in China?

[K1power]

I'm guessing Ustream for the live shows and EuroSport when it comes to tape delay?

Maybe they can set something up with AXS TV for the US?

I'm also hoping for integration between K-1 Global and K-1 Japan and that the Live Streams and TV deals cover K-1 Japan as well since niconico isn't really the way to go.

[rictor]

So tomorrow they are having another tryouts.

[rictor]

K-1 Signs Deal with Muay Thai Superstar Yodsanklai

December 5, 2014

K-1 Global is pleased to announce that international muay thai superstar Yodsanklai Fairtex and K-1 have come to an agreement that will see Yodsanklai step into the K-1 ring again for the first time since 2008. Yodsanklai, known as the “Boxing Computer” across the world has fought the best in the world across multiple weight classes, including holding Lumpinee Stadium championships in two weight classes.

This new deal will bring Yodsanklai to K-1 where he will represent his home country of Thailand, adapting his unique skillset to the K-1 ring. Yodsanklai is one of the most popular fighters from Thailand and has been fighting the best of the best since the late 90’s in Thailand. He holds a record of 192 wins and 71 losses with an incredible 76 knockouts to his name. K-1 is very excited to bring Yodsanklai into the K-1 ring and hope to test him against the best fighters in the world at 70kg for the tenure of his two-year, exclusive kickboxing contract.

Not a news at this point but two things worth mentioning imo. For a moment I was afraid they will continue with the weird weights and have Yod fight at 72kg or something like that but it looks like he will be fighting at 70kg. And does that mean that Buakaw got the definite boot?

[K1power]

It would make sense to me for Buakaw to be out. However, "sense" has no place in the world of kickboxing so who knows?

Assuming Buakaw is out though, I would like to see Yod against Maximo Suarez and ultimately - if he wins a few fights - against Kehl. I believe Andy Souwer is still tied to K-1 so that's a good rematch to make as well.

Needless to say, K-1 needs a few more big names. Let's say they do 5 or 6 weightclasses. If they manage to get like 4 big names in each weightclass they have something to work with. Add in some international and Chinese up and comers and they can put some nice events together.

Including the Japan event we currently have 4 K-1 events scheduled within a 3 month span. When's the last time that happened?

[dvewlsh]

K-1 Japan shows are still going to be somewhat of a separate entity, I think.

They are going to run one-night tournaments there and they have four shows scheduled this year. I think we can expect NicoNico for the rest of those, sadly.

[silence]

Its all good to me I just wanna see some decent shows again, particularly Japanese shows.

[rictor]

Apparently more than 200 fighters showed up for the tryouts.

[rictor]

The late announcements is one of the things I was hoping they wouldn't take after the old K-1. We're two weeks away. Would be nice to know the card already.

[rictor]

Global Kungfu has the card.


www.qqgfw.com/News_1Info.aspx?News_1ID=24371

[K1power]

I've rehosted the images as the server from the Chinese site is horrible

[K1power]

Some familiar names in there, though I don't know half the guys fighting.

I'm expecting Zhou Zhi Peng doesn't have the best opponent as he's fighting Kraus later next month.

[rictor]

I'm familiar with most names here though I wouldn't say they are exactly big or anything (for example this Tony Hervey guy is this one I believe and I remember him cause he was the last guy Gomi fought in Japan before going to UFC). So anyway, the card would go like this:

Lei Penghui vs Joseph Logan
Wang Zhiwei vs Rami Ibrahim
Li Yankun vs Justin Greskiewicz
Tian Xin vs Antonio Hervey
Emei Die (?) vs Sanja Sucevic
Kim Dong Soo vs Gabriel Varga
Liang Lingyu vs Andrew Tate
Zhou Zhi Peng vs Warren Stavone

[rictor]

It baffles me how they can't be bothered to at least put up the card on their site or facebook etc. Even the Chinese one doesn't mention anything. If not for Global Kungfu we still wouldn't know what's up.

[K1power]

Kazuma just put this up on his newspage on Facebook:



"K-1 GLOBAL PRESENTS"

CHINA vs. USA

K-1 Global Official【ENG】

Date／ January 1st, 2015
Location／ China, Changsha
Web／ www.K-1.tv
Web／ www.k-1china.com

▼K-1 RULES 90Kg
Liang Ling (China) vs. Andrew Tate (USA)

▼K-1 RULES 53Kg
E Meidie (China) vs. Sanja Sucevic (Serbia)

▼K-1 RULES 65Kg
Gabriel Varga (Canada) vs. Kim Dong Soo (South Korea)

▼K-1 RULES 60Kg
Lei Peng Hui vs. Joe Logan

▼K-1 RULES 64Kg
Wang Zhi Wei vs. Arthur Sorsor

▼K-1 RULES 68Kg
Li Yun Kun vs. Justin Greskiewicz

▼K-1 RULES 70Kg
Tian Xian vs. Tony Hervey

▼K-1 RULES 70Kg
Zhou Zhi Peng vs. Stavone Warren