Dynamite!! USA Press Conference 2 LOS ANGELES, June 1, 2007 -- The K-1 and Hero's press corps have worked alongside everyone from Norika Fujiwara to Muhammad Ali. But the appearance today of a spry old Brazilian threw even these jaded journalists into a tizzy, and they crowded round staring, snapping pictures and smiling like little kids. The object of all this adoration was living legend Helio Gracie, the 93 year-old co-founder of the jiu-jitsu style that bears his name
Hawaiian Punch Courtesy Mighty Mo; Hari Wins the Belt HONOLULU, April 28, 2007 -- Hard-hitting American Samoan fighter Mighty Mo turned aside three challengers en route to the tournament victory, while Badr Hari donned the Heavyweight Belt tonight at the first major international K-1 World Grand Prix event of the year. Held at a boisterous Neal Blaisdell center in Honolulu, the thrill-packed evening featured a classic eight-man elimination tournament, four Superfights with major K-1 stars; and, in the Main Event, the inaugural K-1 Heavyweight Title Match
K-1 Elite to Yokohama; New Weight Class Announced TOKYO, January 25 -- K-1 announced today it will launch its World Grand Prix 2007 season with an All-Star event in Yokohama. The fightsport organization also outlined plans to create a new weight class, as well as a program to kickstart the development of young Japanese fighters.
Great Semmy Schilt Again K-1 World GP Champion TOKYO, December 2, 2006 -- Seidokaikan karate fighter Semmy Schilt dispatched three challengers at the Tokyo Dome tonight en route to victory in the K-1 \'06 World Grand Prix Final.