K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 final elimination

K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 Final Elimination was a kickboxing event promoted by the K-1 organization. The event was held at the Osaka Dome in Osaka, Japan on Saturday, October 11, 2003 in front of 31,700 spectators. It was the final elimination competition for the K-1 World Grand Prix 2003, involving fourteen fighters from across the world, with all bouts being fought under K-1 Rules (100 kg/156-220 lbs). The fourteen fighters were a mixture of invitees or had qualified via previous events (for more information on this see the bulleted list below).

K-1 World Grand Prix 2003
Final Elimination
PromotionK-1
DateOctober 11, 2003
VenueOsaka Dome
CityJapan Osaka, Japan
Attendance31,700
Event chronology
K-1 Survival 2003 Japan Grand Prix Final K-1 World Grand Prix 2003
Final Elimination
K-1 Final Fight Stars War in Zagreb

As well as elimination fights there was also a 'Super Fight' between Bjorn Bregy and Michael McDonald fought under K-1 Rules. In total there were sixteen fighters at the event, representing eleven countries.

The seven elimination fight winners would qualify for the K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 final where they would join K-1 Survival 2003 Japan Grand Prix Final winner Musashi. Super fight winner Bjorn Bregy and losing elimination fighter Carter Williams would also be invited as reservists.

Qualifiers

Results

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

Bjorn Bregy   vs Michael McDonald  
Bregy defeated McDonald by KO (Knee Strike, 3 Knockdowns) at 2:50 of the 1st Round

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

Ray Sefo   vs Carter Williams  
Sefo defeated Williams by 2nd Round Decision 2-0 (20-19, 20-19, 19-19) after being unable to continue due to injury
Peter Graham   vs Sam Greco  
Graham defeated Greco by TKO (Corner Stoppage) at 0:30 of the 2nd Round
Mike Bernardo   vs Alexey Ignashov  
Ignashov defeated Bernardo by KO (Right Punch & Right Low Kick) at 2:21 of the 2nd Round
Peter Aerts   vs Jerrel Venetiaan  
Aerts defeated Venetiaan by 3rd Round Unanimous Decision 3-0 (30-29, 30-29, 30-28)
Francisco Filho   vs Stefan Leko  
Leko defeated Filho by 3rd Round Unanimous Decision 3-0 (30-28, 30-29, 29-28)
Cyril Abidi   vs Francois Botha  
Abidi defeated Botha by disqualification at 0:19 of the 1st Round
Remy Bonjasky   vs Bob Sapp  
Bonjasky defeated Sapp by disqualification at 1:20 of the 2nd 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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