K-1 World Grand Prix 2005 in Tokyo Final

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.

K-1 World Grand Prix 2005
in Tokyo Final
PromotionK-1
DateNovember 19, 2005
VenueTokyo Dome
CityJapan Tokyo, Japan
Attendance58,213
Event chronology
K-1 Fighting Network Korea MAX 2005 K-1 World Grand Prix 2005
in Tokyo Final
K-1 Kings of Oceania 2005 Round 3

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

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Final Elimination Quarter Finals Semi Finals Final
        
  Remy Bonjasky
BYE
  Remy Bonjasky DEC
  Choi Hong-man  
  Bob Sapp  
  Choi Hong-man DEC
  Remy Bonjasky  
  Semmy Schilt KO
  Ray Sefo DEC
  Kaoklai Kaennorsing  
  Ray Sefo  
  Semmy Schilt DEC
  Glaube Feitosa  
  Semmy Schilt DEC
  Semmy Schilt KO
  Glaube Feitosa  
  Jérôme Le Banner KO
  Gary Goodridge  
  Jérôme Le Banner  
  Peter Aerts DEC
  Peter Aerts KO
  Mighty Mo  
  Glaube Feitosa * KO
  Musashi  
  Musashi DEC
  Francois Botha  
  Musashi DEC
  Ruslan Karaev  
  Ruslan Karaev DEC
  Rickard Nordstrand  

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

Results

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Source:[1]

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

Aleksandr Pitchkounov   vs Patrick Barry  
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   vs Choi Hong-man  
Bonjasky defeated Choi by 3rd Round Unanimous Decision 3-0 (30-29, 30-29, 30-28)
Ray Sefo   vs Semmy Schilt  
Schilt defeated Sefo by 3rd Round Unanimous Decision 3-0 (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)
Jérôme Le Banner   vs Peter Aerts  
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   vs Ruslan Karaev  
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   vs Gary Goodridge  
Feitosa defeated Goodridge by 3rd Round Unanimous Decision 3-0 (30-27, 30-28, 30-28)
Stefan Leko   vs Badr Hari  
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   vs Semmy Schilt  
Schilt defeated Bonjasky by KO (Knee Strike) at 2:08 of the 1st Round
Glaube Feitosa   vs Musashi  
Feitosa defeated Musashi by KO (Flying Knee) at 1:05 of the 2nd Round

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

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

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Results". K-1sport.de - Your Source for Everything K-1.
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