K1 is terug! Van Japan naar China. Mooie line-up, 29 oktober.

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Dynamic kickboxing legend returns after three-year hiatus to take on rising star Anderson ‘Braddock’ Silva in GLORY main event Brussels, Belgium on October 6, 2012.

Superstars Gokhan Saki, Nieky Holzken and rising stars Filip Verlinden and Andy Ristie all slated for action.

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It has been three years since heavyweight kickboxing legend Remy Bonjasky (75-14, 40 KO’s) entered the ring.

But on Saturday, October 6, 2012 his hiatus will come to an end and ‘The Flying Gentleman’ will climb between the ropes and square off with one of the sport’s brightest rising stars, Brazilian standout Anderson ‘Braddock’ Silva (32-7, 22 KO’s).

The bout headlines ‘GLORY 2 Brussels’ at Vorst National Arena, the biggest kickboxing event in Brussels history.

Superstars Gokhan Saki (76-15, 53 KO’s) of Breda, Netherlands; Nieky Holzken (77-10, 33 KO’s) of Breda as well as rising stars Filip Verlinden (38-6,17 KO’s) of Berlaar, Belgium and Andy Ristie (34-2, 26 KO’s) of Surinam, are all slated for action and will face opponents to be announced soon.

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“We are thrilled to bring world-class GLORY kickboxing action to fight fans in the city of Brussels and to welcome Remy Bonjasky back to the ring where he has accomplished so many incredible feats,” said Marcus Luer, Managing Director of GLORY Sports International.

“I think that his thirst for competition and the strength of the heavyweight division that GLORY has assembled is what ultimately tempted Remy to come out of retirement. Over his period of recluse he has watched others, like his opponent Anderson Silva, ascend in the rankings and grab the spotlight.

“It’s clear that he wants to remind the competition of his elite skill level and attempt to once again rule the division.”

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“Everything is in place - my health, the support of my team and a place in the world’s top kickboxing league. GLORY has put together a roster of the best heavyweights on the planet - the timing for my return and making another run at becoming a world champion is perfect."

The 36-year-old, 1.93 m (6-foot-4), 108 kilogram (240 pound) Bonjasky is one of the most dynamic athletes in the sport’s history and has thrilled fans all over the globe with his signature flying kicks and knee strikes. He has faced and defeated nearly every major rival of his time, including Alistair ‘The Demolition Man’ Overeem, Badr Hari, Jerome LeBanner, Melvin Manhoef, Stefan Leko and Gokhan Saki.

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Doors will open at 16:30 local time and the undercard fights will commence with MMA rules bouts at 17:00. The main card will begin at 19:00 local time.

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Op vrijdag 17 augustus 2012 20:20 schreef Tazmaniac het volgende:
Tegen Anderson Silva...!!!! OMG!!

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Op vrijdag 17 augustus 2012 20:35 schreef Michael_Moore het volgende:

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Braddock, niet die van "jullie"

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Op vrijdag 17 augustus 2012 20:36 schreef Tazmaniac het volgende:

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I know

Just kidding!

Zou wel awesome zijn though!!

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Op vrijdag 17 augustus 2012 20:41 schreef Michael_Moore het volgende:

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Voor Silva wel ja.

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Op vrijdag 17 augustus 2012 20:43 schreef Tazmaniac het volgende:

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In een kick boxing match! Ik zou het wel willen zien!!

(en ook wat eerlijker voor Remy. )

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Op vrijdag 17 augustus 2012 21:44 schreef DangerIsMine het volgende:
Zijn Remy z'n ogen nu ineens wel in orde om te vechten, dacht dat hij blijvende schade had?

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Bonjasky was forced onto the sidelines in 2009 after a nagging eye injury affected his fighting and training. He focused his efforts on his students and academy near Amsterdam, but continued to keep a close eye on the heavyweight scene.

Over the past three years, his eye regained perfect health and Bonjasky took his gloves off the shelf. “I've been eager for a while now to re-enter the ring and do what I love again,” said Bonjasky, who recently signed an exclusive, multi-fight contract with GLORY.

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Op vrijdag 17 augustus 2012 21:51 schreef Michael_Moore het volgende:

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Genezen dus.

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Heavyweight kickboxing KO artist and former Ernesto Hoost protégé Tyrone “The King of the Ring” Spong (68-6-1, 42 KO’s) of Amsterdam, Netherlands has signed a multi-fight, two-year exclusive deal with GLORY to compete in the world’s premiere kickboxing league. He is slated to make his GLORY debut at the GLORY World Series mega-event in Tokyo, Japan on a December date to be announced soon.

The 26-year-old, 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in), 103.5 kg (228 pound), former It’s Showtime World Champion, has scored KO’s in over 60 percent of his victories, including his latest conquest, a third-round stoppage of all-time great Peter Aerts in Brussels, Belgium on June 30, 2012.

Spong made an immediate impact in the kickboxing world in 2003, his first year competing as a professional, reeling off 12 consecutive wins in a span of as many months. He notched his first major victory on Oct. 1, 2006 when he scored a thunderous, first round (1:55) KO on world champion Kaoklai Kaennorsing of Bangkok, Thailand in Almere, Netherlands. A marquee moment in his career was as a 2010 K-1 World Grand Prix finalist from the old K-1 organization.

“I am very happy to join GLORY and take part in their heavyweight division. It was clear to me that GLORY World Series represents the toughest challenge in kickboxing,” said Spong, who recently relocated to South Florida where he trains alongside UFC superstars Alistair Overeem and Rashad Evans. In addition to being mentored by kickboxing legend Hoost, Spong has trained under professional boxing guru, Floyd Mayweather, Sr.

“The best stand-up fighters in the world are taking part in this league,” Spong continued, “and I want to prove that I am the best. I will be the king of the Glory ring”

Spong is renowned for his incredible athleticism and technical fluidity, attributes that allow him to move with a level of speed that is comparable to a lightweight.

“We are delighted to welcome Tyrone Spong to the GLORY heavyweight division,” said GLORY Ambassador, Cor Hemmers. “He is a very exciting fighter and has a very impressive highlight reel. Fans can expect some superb performances and lots of knockouts.

“Our roster of heavyweight superstars is beyond anything kickboxing has ever seen and, with the acquisition of Tyrone, it just became that much more outstanding,“ commented Marcus Luer, Managing Director of GLORY Sports International.

Amongst the heavyweight superstars whom Spong will join in Tokyo are Peter Aerts, Remy Bonjasky, Semmy Schilt and Jerome Le Banner—all GLORY fighters who, together, boast a collection of over 10 heavyweight World Grand Prix titles from the old K-1 organization-- and rising stars such as Errol Zimmerman, Gokhan Saki, Anderson ‘Braddock’ Silva and Filip Verlinden.

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Op 28 maart 2009 vocht Spong voor het eerst in zijn loopbaan een K-1-partij in Japan. Hij mocht, na het uitvallen van Ruslan Karaev en Chalid Arrab, meedingen om de titel van K-1 Heavyweight (-100kg). Tegenstander in zijn eerste partij was K-1 WGP 2008-halvefinalist Gökhan Saki. Hoewel Spong de gehele partij het initiatief nam, waren beide vechters gedurende de drie ronden aan elkaar gewaagd en het werd een partij waarbij beiden uitdeelden en moesten incasseren. Logisch gevolg was dat de jury een extra ronde liet vechten. Ook in deze ronde ging het gevecht gelijk op. Na bijna twee minuten in de vierde ronde moest Spong echter in Saki zijn meerdere erkennen. Laatstgenoemde wist Spong met een rechtse hoek te raken, waardoor hij knock-out ging.

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Op woensdag 22 augustus 2012 21:22 schreef THEFXR het volgende:
Tyrone Spong tekent bij GLORY

dus geen MMA

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Op woensdag 22 augustus 2012 22:07 schreef Michael_Moore het volgende:

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Kijk eens 1 post boven je.

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Vandaag (24 augustus) hield de K-1 een persconferentie met betrekking tot het bekend maken van de namen van de vechters die deel uit zullen maken van de Final 16 in Japan. De precieze datum is 14 oktober. Naast de bekende namen stonden er voor het grote publiek wat minder bekende namen op de matchmaking. Grote verassing op de matchmaking is natuurlijk Badr Hari. De K-1 wist van de problemen die Hari heeft met justitie maar hopen (wellicht tegen beter weten in) dat hij voor 14 oktober vrij wordt gesproken en in Japan in de ring kan verschijnen.

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Mr. Kim (de nieuwe K-1 baas) says that he heard that Badr Hari's current legal problems won't be a problem in regards to him participating in this event.

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Er zijn maar 14 namen naar buiten gebracht, maar wel bekend is dat vechters als Ismael Londt, Catalin Morosanu, Dzevad Poturak, Rico Verhoeven en Benny Adegbuyi ook al hebben toegezegd voor de K-1 uit te zullen komen. Dus zij kunnen ook toegevoegd worden aan de matchmaking. Zo heb je naast de reguliere 8 partijen ook 2 reserve partijen. De winnaars daarvan kwalificeren zich als invaller wanneer er bij de Final 8 onverhoopt een finalist geblesseerd raakt en niet meer verder kan.

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Op zaterdag 6 oktober 2012 13:27 schreef ChesterPerry het volgende:
Word het nog uitgezonden op TV? zoiets hoorde ik kurt westerman deze week zeggen.

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Op zaterdag 6 oktober 2012 16:48 schreef THEFXR het volgende:

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ja, elke vrijdag na het live event wordt het op veronica uitgezonden!