[K-1 Tournament Post Report] Comment from Yuchami, “It was a very eventful K-1” -55kg Kodai Kaneko wins T by KO, Ryu Okubo defeats Masashi Kumura and takes second place To! K-1 Executive Committee Press release: September 30, 2024 [K-1 tournament post-event report] Yuchami’s comment “It was a very eventful K-1” -55kg Kodai Kaneko wins T by KO, Ryu Okubo defeats Masashi Kumura and becomes runner-up! Japan’s fiercest -55kg world strongest tournament / Today, September 30th, 11:00~ [Overnight press conference] will be held on official YouTube
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/30100/304/30100-304-12f6b782a17faed16f7b2615ddfb4f64-1567×1045.jpg The K-1 Executive Committee, which operates K-1/Krush and the gym, held “K-1 WORLD MAX 2024” at the National Yoyogi Stadium Second Gymnasium on September 29th. Match results:
https://www.k-1.co.jp/schedule/16630 This tournament is “K-1 WORLD MAX” as the main title, Japanese athletes such as Kodai Kaneko, Masashi Kumura, Takeshi Riaki, and Ryui Okubo won the “-55kg World Tournament” held in July this year and reached the top of the world. The final match was held between Kaneko, who defeated Rimeitake, and Okubo, who defeated Kumura by decision, with Kaneko winning by KO. (2R 0 minutes 26 seconds *Right low kick) In addition, a tournament to determine the 7th K-1 WORLD GP Super Lightweight Championship between 8 players was held, and the eye-catching final match was a solid match against Yodokunpong Weerasakrek (Thailand), who has won consecutive knockouts. “Mr. Perfect” Hiiragi Inagaki competed for the title, and Yodokunpon became the new champion with a decision of 2-0 (*30-29×2, 30-30). In addition, in the fateful showdown between Liu Tsha (China) and Mahmoud Sattari [K-1 WORLD GP Cruiserweight Title Match], Liu won by decision 2-0 (*30-29×2, 29-29). victory. Both judges favored Ryu, and Ryu continued to attack aggressively and successfully defended his title. Although Sattari lost, they fought until the end and it was a good match. Yuki Yoza, the 6th K-1 WORLD GP Lightweight Champion, will face former ONE Kickboxing Flyweight Champion Petchdam Petchyindee Academy (Thailand) in [14th Match Super Fight -63kg Contract]. , Yoza was knocked down and won with KO 3R 1 minute 12 seconds (*left low kick). The featherweight title match was between the current champion, Yasuto Gunji, and Takumi Terada.The extra round of fierce fighting ended with an overtime decision of 0-3 (9-10 x 3), with Terada becoming the new champion. In addition, the “Koya Urabe Retirement Ceremony” was held, and the 23-card one-match match was a must-see, with 9 matches resulting in KO wins, and the event ended with great excitement at the venue. “K-1 WORLD MAX 2024” Kodai Kaneko wins with a low kick KO in the -55kg world strongest tournament in the fiercest Japanese field, and Ryu Okubo becomes runner-up Kodai Kaneko, Takeshi Rime, Masashi Kumura, and Ryu Okubo, who advanced to the -55kg world’s strongest tournament held on July 7, 2024 at “AZABU presents K-1 WORLD MAX 2024” will participate. The final tournament match was held to compete for the title. ▼-55kg class world strongest tournament semi-finals (1) Kodai Kaneko vs Rimeitake
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/30100/304/30100-304-ba837af47078f5130f9f8ce402809a19-1060×706.jpg Kaneko won a close match with a 2-0 decision (29-29, 30-29, 30-29). In the 1st round, the players kept their distance from each other, calmly observing each other, and slowly chipping away at each other with mid kicks, high kicks, and other leg kicks. In the 2nd round, Rimeitake attacked with left low and Kaneko with left middle and kicks, moving to 3R. In the 3R, when the distance got close, Rimeitake held and was given a caution. After that, he was given repeated warnings, and then he was given 1 point deduction. I did. The judges gave Rimeitake a disadvantage as he received one point deduction, and Kaneko advanced to the finals. ▼-55kg class world strongest tournament semi-finals (2) Masashi Kumura vs. Ryu Okubo
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/30100/304/30100-304-4cc81617bf79e4016195bb23b2a95a2b-1060×706.jpg Okubo defeated Kumura by decision 0-3 (29-30 for all three) and advanced to the finals. 1R, Okubo takes the lead with a right low kick. Okubo’s left jab caught Kumura in the face, and the fight ended with two consecutive left jabs from Kumura. In the first half of the 2R, the fight continued with kicks, keeping distance, and Okubo’s knee kick hit Kumura in the face, causing Kumura to stagger. Okubo continued to land punches, and the fight ended in Okubo’s favor. In the 3rd round, Kumura, who had no control over Okubo’s dominance, applied pressure. At close range, Okubo was given a caution and warning because he avoided using holding, and in the second half, Okubo scattered Kumura’s punches with kicks. All three judges evaluated Okubo with a difference of 1 point, and there was a scene where Kumura showed a big reaction, saying, “What!” Okubo has advanced to the finals where champion Kaneko awaits. ▼-55kg class world strongest tournament finals Kodai Kaneko vs. Ryu Okubo
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/30100/304/30100-304-15c4514fd5e92f06dc56706f97e18ff1-1060×706.jpg Kaneko wins by low kick KO (2R 0 minutes 26 seconds). In the 1st round, Kaneko missed his right kick, and Okubo responded with a left kick. Kaneko steps in and hits a calf kick. Okubo puts a check on him with a right high kick. Okubo narrowly avoids Kaneko’s right hook. Okubo hits a right calf kick. Kaneko attacks with a right body straight and presses. Okubo tries to break it up with a right low kick. Kaneko also lands a right low kick and then a right punch. Okubo does a left high kick and goes around. Okubo misses his right high kick. 2R, Kaneko presses in the in-row. Okubo returns the kick. Kaneko is knocked down with a right low kick. Okubo tried to stand up, but he couldn’t keep his footing and lost his balance. Kaneko won by KO and won the World’s Strongest Tournament.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/30100/304/30100-304-1f7a411073b17eb25b937fed33de84bc-1060×706.jpg Kaneko, who won the championship, said in a ring interview, “I feel sorry for causing trouble to all the people involved in martial arts and the fans.I had no intention of betraying them, and if I can’t get a result here, I’m going to die once I lose.” People think that I can’t make it. I think everyone has to fight something when they risk their lives to win, so I have the biggest responsibility. I was thinking of withdrawing from this tournament, but I wanted to remind you of this.But I decided to participate in this tournament.Thank you to everyone who participated in the tournament. I’ll continue to show the real me, so I hope I can be of help.” Post-match interview Kodai Kaneko: ・Impressions of the match “I felt that because of me I had lowered my value as a champion, or rather tarnished the name of K-1, so I thought that I had to take that into consideration and continue to fight.As for causing trouble, , I thought I had to show my attitude towards martial arts rather than talk about it.Since I was able to win this time, I can talk about my past.” ・I think the first round match was tough, what do you think? “It’s common for the first round of a tournament to be tough, so we need to improve. In the final match, the tempo went well from the first round. (Okubo fell down with a low kick) I didn’t expect it to end like that.” ・Did you prepare for advancing to the Okubo finals? “I didn’t watch a single match because anyone could win in the tournament.I didn’t know who was going to come.” Ryu Okubo: ・Impressions of the match “I practiced to the point of crying in the gym, but I lost in the finals. However, I think this tournament was a good match for me to grow.” ・About the battle against Kumura “The strategy and theme was to irritate Kumura. After analyzing Kumura, I thought there was a pattern, so I decided to make him unable to kick Mikazuki and use his reach to prevent jabs. ” ・About the match against Kaneko “Kaneko’s calf was sore because he was quite tired from the match against Kumura. (lol)” ▼After the tournament, interview with Yuuchami and Ayako Iguchi
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/30100/304/30100-304-83ca27112a48096a816eb989f291eafd-2048×1365.jpg ・What was the most impressive match? Yuuchami-san “I think it was one of the most eventful K-1 tournaments to date.The one that really got my adrenaline flowing was the K-1 super bantamweight match between Momotaro Oniyama and Riki Iwao.Iwao had the upper hand until the second round. However, I was moved by the way Oniyama won in the 3rd round.” Mr. Iguchi “It was all very interesting, but it was the -55kg tournament final.I think the reason Okubo won in the semi-finals was that he was able to play the match he wanted to play.I think he will continue with this momentum and become the champion. I felt that a new star was born.” Yuuchami-san “In the match against Kumura, I felt that Okubo was well prepared.” ・What did you think of the -55kg tournament won by Kodai Kaneko? Yuuchami-san “I was so excited that Kaneko had successfully defended his title, and I had a great time in the dressing room with Mr. Iguchi!” Mr. Iguchi “I realized once again how strong Kaneko is.On the other hand, when Kaneko was taking pictures with the trophy, the expression on his face after his victory in the final was different from usual, and I thought he must have been thinking about various things. ” Yuuchami-san “We created a match that brought tears to our eyes…There must have been a lot going on, so I hope they continue to win the championship.”
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/30100/304/30100-304-8d71a5ebc1c896a7751d7d7c4b4817cb-2048×1365.jpg ・Next week, the “K-1 WORLD GP 2024” Osaka tournament will be held on October 5th. Yuuchami-san “I’m really looking forward to the Asian final qualifying round for the open weight class!The level and the sound of the venue are different in terms of kilometres, so the louder the venue, the more I’m looking forward to it.” Mr. Iguchi “Players such as Jerome Le Vanna will also be appearing! He has continued to shine ever since Masato’s time, and I’m honored and looking forward to seeing him in his time as a commentator!”
【 September 30th (Monday) 11:00~ Overnight press conference】 An overnight press conference for “K-1 WORLD MAX 2024” will be held today as per the schedule below. The press conference will be streamed live on the “K-1 [official] YouTube channel.” Please note that the press conference will not be open to the public. Please enjoy it on “YouTube Live”! ◇Date and time September 30, 2024 (Monday) 11:00~ Press conference starts ◇Viewing URL: https://youtube.com/live/QCCHUZ12BOc [Future broadcast schedule] ◇GAORA – CS Sports Channel
https://www.gaora.co.jp/fight/3885540 Program name: “K-1 WORLD MAX 9.29 National Yoyogi Stadium Second Gymnasium” Broadcast schedule: October 6th (Sunday) 11:30-20:30 October 15th (Tuesday) 18:00 – 27:00 Live commentary members Masato (K-1 WORLD MAX2003/2008 World Champion) Yoshihiro Sato (K-1 WORLD MAX 2006/2007 Japanese Champion) Yuuchami (K-1 official support gal) Ayako Iguchi (K-1 official supporter) Yuki Hirako (Arco & Peace)
[Next tournament information] Sunday, October 5, 2024 K-1 WORLD GP 2024
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/30100/304/30100-304-21c7701b3a478c2240b4f9086f1396ef-399×564.jpg At this tournament, the participants of the October 5th “K-1 WORLD GP 2024” Osaka tournament appeared and promoted the K-1 WORLD GP on the ring. Jordan Piqueo “I will do my best to show off a great KO in Osaka in the Asian final qualifying round for the open weight class, so please support me.” Shuhei Kumura “As an older brother, I will do my best next week not to lose to my younger brother, so please support me.” https://www.k-1.co.jp/schedule/16627 Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024 Venue: Edion Arena Osaka Event date and time overview: 11:00 doors open / 11:30 preliminary fight start / 13:00 match start (scheduled) Sponsor/Sponsor: ・Sponsored and written by K-1 Executive Committee ・Planning and production M-1 Sports Media Co., Ltd. ・Operation Good Loser Co., Ltd. Ticket price: ・Royal Seat > 70,000 yen *Sold out ・Arena SRS seats 50,000 yen ・Arena RS seat 30,000 yen ・Arena S seat 15,000 yen *Sold out ・Stand S seat 15,000 yen *Sold out ・Arena A seat 10,000 yen ・Stand A seat 10,000 yen ・Arena B seat 6,000 yen ・Stand B seat 6,000 yen *Consumption tax included/All seats
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