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Maeda Takes K-1 Heavyweight Belt; Bonjasky Beats Overeem

By Monty DiPietro / March 29, 2009

YOKOHAMA, March 28, 2009 — Tournament reserve fighter Keijiro Maeda was supposed to be a footnote to the K-1 World Grand Prix 2009 in Yokohama.YOKOHAMA, March 28, 2009 — Tournament reserve fighter Keijiro Maeda was supposed to be a footnote to the K-1 World Grand Prix 2009 in Yokohama. Instead, the Japanese kickboxer caught a […]

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Imanari Beats Yamamoto at DREAM Lightweight GP

By Monty DiPietro / March 9, 2009

The DREAM.7 Featherweight Grand Prix 2009 1st ROUND attracted a sellout crowd of 19,528 to the Saitama Super Arena.SAITAMA, March 8, 2009 — Japanese mixed martial arts fighter Masakazu Imanari, 33, prevailed by the narrowest possible margin of victory against Atsushi Yamamoto in the Main Event tonight at the DREAM.7 Featherweight Grand Prix 2009 1st […]

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Kohiruimaki Wins K-1 World Max ’09 Japan

By Monty DiPietro / February 24, 2009

For official results and comprehensive coverage of this and all other FEG productions, see the K-1 Official Website (www.k-1.co.jp/k-1gp).TOKYO, February 23, 2009 — Taishin Kohiruimaki prevailed in three bouts tonight to win the K-1 World Max Japan Tournament at the Yoyogi Olympic Stadium in central Tokyo. It was the veteran kickboxer’s third World Max Japan […]

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K-1 World Max 2009 Japan Tournament Press Conference

By Monty DiPietro / February 23, 2009

TOKYO, February 22, 2009 — K-1 World Max’s irresistible fusion of speed and technique has captivated fightsport fans round the world for eight years now. Tomorrow at the Yoyogi Olympic Stadium, Japan’s best under-70kg/154lbs will clash in this season’s first K-1 World Max event — the Japan Tournament — fighting for the right to represent […]

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MMA Rules at DYNAMITE!! 2008

By Monty DiPietro / January 1, 2009

The complete Dynamite results, including weight classes, fight formats and rules, along with exclusive fighters’ post-event interviews, are on the K-1 Official Website (www.k-1.co.jp/k-1gp). The complete Dynamite results, including weight classes, fight formats and rules, along with exclusive fighters’ post-event interviews, are on the K-1 Official Website (www.k-1.co.jp/k-1gp).SAITAMA, December 31, 2008 — On a fight […]

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DYNAMITE!! 2008 Public Press Conference

By Monty DiPietro / December 31, 2008

The complete fight card, with weight classes, fight formats and rules, is here: http://www.k-1.co.jp/k-1gp/top884.htmTOKYO, December 30, 2008 — As dusk descended on the eve of New Year’s Eve, Japanese fightsport fans braved falling temperatures to crowd Shinjuku Station Square for a glimpse of the warriors will do battle in tomorrow’s FieLDS DYNAMITE!! 2008. Thirty-six fighters, […]

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Bonjasky Wins K-1 World GP; Hari Loses It

By Monty DiPietro / December 7, 2008

Visit the K-1 Official Website (www.k-1.co.jp/k-1gp) for official results and exclusive fighters’ post-event interviews. YOKOHAMA, December 6, 2008 — Remy Bonjasky won the K-1 World Grand Prix 2008 Final tonight, scoring KOs against two fighters, then taking the Championship Belt when his final opponent, Badr Hari, was disqualified for unsportsmanlike conduct. It was the third […]

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K-1 World Grand Prix 2008 Final — Press Conference

By Monty DiPietro / December 6, 2008

The K-1 World Grand Prix 2008 Final kicks off at 5 p.m. on December 6 At the Yokohama Arena. It will be broadcast live in Japan on Fuji TV; across Europe on Eurosport; in the USA on HDNet; in Australia on Main Event; and in New Zealand on SKY Network.TOKYO, December 5, 2008 — It […]

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Aerts the Favorite at K-1 World GP 2008 Final

By Monty DiPietro / December 3, 2008

For comprehensive coverage of the K-1 World Grand Prix Final visit the K-1 Official Website (www.k-1.co.jp/k-1gp)TOKYO, December 1, 2008 — In the book “Principles and Practice of Sports Management,” University of Massachusetts Professor Lisa P. Masteralexis estimates the career of a professional athlete at less than five years. Apparently, Dutch kickboxer Peter Aerts has not […]

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Masato Wins K-1 World Max ’08 Championship

By Monty DiPietro / October 2, 2008

Visit the K-1 Official Website (www.k-1.co.jp/k-1gp) for official results and comprehensive coverage of this and all K-1 events.TOKYO, October 1, 2008 — At age 29, Masato is already a veteran among K-1 World Max fighters. Tonight, the Japanese kickboxer countered any doubts about his speed and stamina by battling to victory in a pair of […]

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