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K-1 martial arts event in 1996 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
K-1 Grand Prix '96 was a kickboxing event promoted by the K-1 organization. It was the fourth K-1 World Grand Prix final involving eight of the world's best heavyweight fighters (+95 kg/209 lbs), with all bouts fought under K-1 Rules. The eight finalists had all almost qualified via elimination fights at the K-1 Grand Prix '96 Opening Battle event. The only absentee was Stan Longinidis who was unable to participate in the tournament due to injury - he was replaced by reservist Duane Van Der Merwe. As well as tournament bouts there were also two 'Super Fights' fought under K-1 Rules. In total there were twelve fighters at the event, representing seven countries.
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Date | May 6, 1996 | |||
Venue | Yokohama Arena | |||
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Attendance | 17,850 | |||
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The tournament winner was Andy Hug who defeated Mike Bernardo in the final by way of second round knockout. This would be the popular Hug's first and sole K-1 World Grand Prix title, although he would be the runner up in two more finals. Mike Bernardo would be taking place in his first and only K-1 final, causing a considerable upset by defeating defending champion Peter Aerts by knockout in the quarter-finals. The event was held at the Yokohama Arena in Yokohama, Japan on Monday, May 6, 1996 in front of 17,850 spectators.
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* Reserve Fight winner Duane Van Der Merwe replaced Stan Longinidis in the quarter-finals as Stan Longinidis was injured
K-1 Grand Prix Quarter-finals: K-1 Rules / 3Min. 3R Ext.1R | |
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Bernardo defeated Aerts by KO (Left Hook) at 0:13 of the 3rd round. | |
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Musashi defeated Greco by TKO (Doctor Stoppage, Broken Toe) at 3:00 of the 1st round. | |
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Hoost defeated Cro Cop by KO (Right Low Kick) at 1:27 of the 3rd round. | |
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Hug defeated Van Der Merwe by KO (Left Hook) at 0:40 of the 1st round. | |
Super Fight 1: K-1 Rules / 3Min. 3R | |
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Miyamoto defeated Smoorenburg by KO (Right Punch) at 0:13 of the 1st round. | |
K-1 Grand Prix Semi-finals: K-1 Rules / 3Min. 3R Ext.2R | |
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Bernardo defeated Musashi by 3rd round Unanimous Decision 3-0 (30-28, 29-28, 30-28). | |
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Hug defeated Hoost by 2nd Extra Round Split Decision 2-1 (10-9, 9-10, 10-9). After the 1st Extra Round the judges scored it a Majority Draw 1-0 (10-10, 10-9, 10-10) in favour of Hoost, while after the first 3 rounds the judges had scored it a Decision Draw 1-1 (30-29 Hug, 30-30, 29-30 Hoost). | |
Super Fight 2: K-1 Rules / 3Min. 3R | |
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Rooze defeated Leuyer by KO (Punches) at 1:50 of the 1st round. | |
K-1 Grand Prix Final: K-1 Rules / 3Min. 3R Ext.2R | |
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Hug defeated Bernardo by KO (Left Spinning Low Kick) at 1:18 of the 2nd round. | |
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