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K-1 World Grand Prix 2006 — Japan Final (Tokyo) — Write-up

Date: December 2, 2006
Venue: Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan
Event: K-1 World Grand Prix 2006 in Osaka / Japan Final (Japan elimination to select the country's finalist for the World GP)

The fight card was dominated by "Super Fights" involving the world's elite kickboxers. Remy Bonjasky vs. Mighty Mo Remy Bonjasky Peter Aerts vs. Gary Goodridge Peter Aerts Decision (R3) Glaube Feitosa vs. Musashi Glaube Feitosa Decision (R3) Hong-man Choi vs. Akebono Hong-man Choi Hiromi Amada vs. Freddy Kemayo Hiromi Amada Decision (R3) Paul Slowinski vs. Tatsufumi Tomihira Paul Slowinski Decision (R3) Bjorn Bregy vs. Tsuyoshi Nakasako Bjorn Bregy Yusuke Fujimoto vs. Bobby Ologun Yusuke Fujimoto Key Highlights k1 world gp 2006 japiso 1

The K-1 WORLD GP 2006 in Osaka 1 was a snapshot of the heavyweight division in flux. It showcased the terrifying effectiveness of Semmy Schilt, a man who would go on to dominate the division for years. It highlighted the artistry of Masato and the brutal reality of the "Giant" era with the rise of Hong-Man Choi. For fans of the sport, the event remains a classic example of the K-1 formula: a blend of legitimate sport, spectacle, and the unpredictable drama that only an eight-man tournament can provide. It was a night where the road to the Tokyo Dome became clear, and the hierarchy of the heavyweight world was irrevocably altered. K-1 World Grand Prix 2006 — Japan Final

But the highlight of the evening was yet to come. In the final match, Japan's very own Masato, a K-1 icon and fan favorite, faced off against the formidable Brazilian kickboxer, Luiz Adriano. Gary Goodridge Peter Aerts Decision (R3) Glaube Feitosa