K-1 World Grand Prix 2005 in Tokyo Final

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K-1 World Grand Prix 2005
in Tokyo Final
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Promotion K-1
DateNovember 19, 2005
Venue Tokyo Dome
City Flag of Japan.svg Tokyo, Japan
Attendance58,213
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K-1 World Grand Prix 2005 in Tokyo Final was a kickboxing event promoted by the K-1. The event was held at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan on Saturday, November 19, 2005 in front of 58,213 spectators. It was the thirteenth K-1 World Grand Prix final, involving twelve of the world's best K-1 fighters (four being reservists), with all bouts fought under K-1 Rules (100 kg/156-220 lbs). The tournament qualifiers had almost all qualified via the K-1 World Grand Prix 2005 in Osaka - Final Elimination with the exception of Remy Bonjasky who was the reigning champion. As well as tournament matches there was also an 'Opening Fight' fought under K-1 Rules between Patrick Barry and Alexander Pitchkounov. In total there were fourteen fighters at the event, representing eleven countries.

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The tournament winner was Semmy Schilt who defeated Glaube Feitosa in the final by first round knockout. The event was Semmy Schilt and Glaube Feitosa's first K-1 World Grand Prix final appearance and would be the first of Semmy Schilt's three consecutive K-1 World Grand Prix final victories - a K-1 record. Semmy Schilt would also be the first karate practitioner to win the K-1 World Grand Prix since Andy Hug in 1996.

K-1 World Grand Prix 2005 Tournament

Final Elimination Quarter Finals Semi Finals Final
        
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Remy Bonjasky
BYE
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Remy Bonjasky DEC
Flag of South Korea.svg Choi Hong-man  
Flag of the United States.svg Bob Sapp  
Flag of South Korea.svg Choi Hong-man DEC
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Remy Bonjasky  
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Semmy Schilt KO
Flag of New Zealand.svg Ray Sefo DEC
Flag of Thailand.svg Kaoklai Kaennorsing  
Flag of New Zealand.svg Ray Sefo  
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Semmy Schilt DEC
Flag of Brazil.svg Glaube Feitosa  
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Semmy Schilt DEC
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Semmy Schilt KO
Flag of Brazil.svg Glaube Feitosa  
Flag of France.svg Jérôme Le Banner KO
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Gary Goodridge  
Flag of France.svg Jérôme Le Banner  
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Peter Aerts DEC
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Peter Aerts KO
Flag of the United States.svg Mighty Mo  
Flag of Brazil.svg Glaube Feitosa *KO
Flag of Japan.svg Musashi  
Flag of Japan.svg Musashi DEC
Flag of South Africa.svg Francois Botha  
Flag of Japan.svg Musashi DEC
Flag of Russia.svg Ruslan Karaev  
Flag of Russia.svg Ruslan Karaev DEC
Flag of Sweden.svg Rickard Nordstrand  

* Glaube Feitosa replaced Peter Aerts in the Semi Finals as Peter Aerts was injured

Results

Source: [1]

Opening Fight: K-1 Rules / 3Min. 3R

Aleksandr Pitchkounov Flag of Russia.svg vs Patrick Barry Flag of the United States.svg
Match resulted in a 3rd Round Decision Draw 1-1 (30-27, 29-29, 28-29)

Quarter Finals: K-1 Rules / 3Min. 3R Ext.1R

Remy Bonjasky Flag of the Netherlands.svg vs Choi Hong-man Flag of South Korea.svg
Bonjasky defeated Choi by 3rd Round Unanimous Decision 3-0 (30-29, 30-29, 30-28)
Ray Sefo Flag of New Zealand.svg vs Semmy Schilt Flag of the Netherlands.svg
Schilt defeated Sefo by 3rd Round Unanimous Decision 3-0 (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)
Jérôme Le Banner Flag of France.svg vs Peter Aerts Flag of the Netherlands.svg
Aerts defeated Le Banner by Extra Round Unanimous Decision 3-0 (10-9, 10-9, 10-9) but could not continue due to a fractured rib - Reserve Fight winner Glaube Feitosa would take his place in the Semi Finals. After 3 rounds the judges had scored it a Decision Draw (29-29, 29-29, 29-29)
Musashi Flag of Japan.svg vs Ruslan Karaev Flag of Russia.svg
Musashi defeated Karaev by Extra Round Unanimous Decision 3-0 (10-9, 10-9, 10-9). After 3 rounds the judges had scored it a Decision Draw (30-29, 30-30, 29-30).

Reserve Fights: K-1 Rules / 3Min. 3R Ext.1R

Glaube Feitosa Flag of Brazil.svg vs Gary Goodridge Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg
Feitosa defeated Goodridge by 3rd Round Unanimous Decision 3-0 (30-27, 30-28, 30-28)
Stefan Leko Flag of Germany.svg vs Badr Hari Flag of Morocco.svg
Hari defeated Leko by KO (Spinning Back Left High Kick) at 1:30 of the 2nd Round

Semi Finals: K-1 Rules / 3Min. 3R Ext.1R

Remy Bonjasky Flag of the Netherlands.svg vs Semmy Schilt Flag of the Netherlands.svg
Schilt defeated Bonjasky by KO (Knee Strike) at 2:08 of the 1st Round
Glaube Feitosa Flag of Brazil.svg vs Musashi Flag of Japan.svg
Feitosa defeated Musashi by KO (Flying Knee) at 1:05 of the 2nd Round

Final: K-1 Rules / 3Min. 3R Ext.2R

Semmy Schilt Flag of the Netherlands.svg vs Glaube Feitosa Flag of Brazil.svg
Schilt defeated Feitosa by KO (Knee Strike) at 0:48 of the 1st Round

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