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marcelt
23-04-2009, 01:20
K-1 World Max '09 Final 8 Draw and Fighters' Comments

K-1 World Max '09 Final 8 Draw and Fighters' Comments

Written by Monty DiPietro.http://www.fansofk1.com/images/spacers.gif
FUKUOKA, April 22, 2009 -- The final eight fighters of this year's K-1 World Max (70kg/154lbs) Series were determined at the Marine Messe Arena last night. At the Sea Hawk hotel today, a draw was held to determine the matchups for World Max 2009 Final Eight Tournament, a one-match elimination set for July 13 at the Nippon Budokan.
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The pairings were decided using a system that combines choice and chance. One after the other, in an order determined by a random selection of numbered balls, the fighters could place themselves in any available position on the tournament schedule.
Armenian fighter Drago, who scored an upset victory over Japanese fighter Yoshihiro Sato in last night's Main Event; fittingly drew today's first choice. He elected to install himself in the "A" spot, red corner in the first fight.
Selecting second was Artur Kyshenko. The Ukrainian muay thai stylist avoided Drago, settling instead into the "E" slot, red corner in the third bout. And he stood there and waited for a long time.
Third up was Giorgo Petrosyan of Italy, who stayed away from both Drago and Kyshenko, taking the "C" spot, red corner in the second fight.
Fourth up was Yuya Yamamoto. Faced with a choice of either an open pairing or committing to one of Drago, Kyshenko or Petrosyan, the Japanese fighter smiled and strode up to claim the spot beside Drago. "K-1 was born in Japan, even if I'm the only Japanese here," he explained. "I want to show my soul, and get revenge for Sato!"
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Drago appeared amused. "He wants revenge? That's a nice comment, I'm glad he thinks that he'll get revenge. But I won't let him do that, it won't happen! Now that I know my opponent, I'll train hard to make it to the final four!"
Next up was Nieky "The Natural" Holtzken of Holland, who did not make a date with either Petrosyan or Kyshenko, heading instead to the "G" position, red corner in the fourth bout.
There was no way for Albert Kraus to avoid committing -- he had to pick one of Petrosyan, Kyshenko, or Holtzken. The Dutch boxer went to the second fight and Petrosyan. "It was difficult to choose between the three, but I wanted to go up early," said Kraus, "so I can watch the others fight afterward, see who I'll meet in the final!"
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Said Petrosyan: "These are all strong fighters, in the final eight, but even if Kraus is very strong I will still beat him."
The possibilities were Kyshenko and Holtzken Thai fighter Buakaw Por Pramuk had to choose. After a little fake toward Kyshenko, the muay thai master moved to Holtzken. "I picked Nieky because we've fought before, so he's my friend!" smiled Buakaw.
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"He beat me last time," conceded Holtzken, "but I'm glad he picked me. Last time I was hurt, so I was about 70%. This time I feel good, I will take him and I will go for the title!"
To complete the card, Souwer had no choice but Kyshenko. "This is the right place for me," said Souwer, "I'm excited to be on the road to the championship."
Kyshenko: "There's not a lot to say, but of course I will train very hard for this one!"
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The K-1 World Max World Championship Tournament Final-8 will be held at the historic Nippon Budokan in central Tokyo on July 13, with the four winners advancing to the World Max Final, where semifinals and a final will crown this year's World Max Champion. Visit the K-1 Official Website (K-1 OFFICIAL WEB SITE (http://www.k-1.co.jp/k-1gp)) for the tournament tree, as well as comprehensive information on past and future K-1 events.

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From: The Official K-1 Website

KayOne
23-04-2009, 02:15
ik voorspel straks drago vs petrosyan, kyshenko vs buakaw
het wordt armeens half final. leuk

Mr 1 Leg
23-04-2009, 06:29
thanks, marcelt..!!!!x2 top marcelt :thup: dit gaat een super toornooi worden de k 1 MAXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

micha
23-04-2009, 08:44
thanks

Highline
23-04-2009, 10:02
dit jaar wel weer gewoon een 8 man tournament?

Sendur
23-04-2009, 10:08
tnx 4 the post!

bananenplukster
23-04-2009, 12:09
dit jaar wel weer gewoon een 8 man tournament?

Net als vorig jaar eerst 1 pot vechten, vind het wel jammer zie liever dat het toernooi gelijk afgemaakt wordt.

the matchups for World Max 2009 Final Eight Tournament, a one-match elimination set for July 13 at the Nippon Budokan.

Fasada
23-04-2009, 14:19
Als er dus maar 1 keer wordt gevochten dan is dat voordeel toch eigenlijk een beetje verdwenen. Als je 3 keer moet vechten op 1 avond om kampioen te worden dan begrijp ik het wel dat een loting belangrijk is maar als je 2 keer moet vechten dan maakt het toch niet heel veel uit wanneer je vecht aangezien er tussen de halve finale en finale een hoop partijen worden afgewerkt?

Kunnen ze net zo goed pas loten bij de finale 8

Karel
23-04-2009, 14:47
kan niet wachten

abdel1991
23-04-2009, 17:59
ik kijk al uit naar oktober!!!

drago vs krauss
kyshenko vs holzken

en dan:

krauss vs holzken <---- hij zal winnen!!

iconian
23-04-2009, 18:45
Misschien is dat een persoonlijke voorkeur van Kraus ofzo. Dan heeft ie in oktober de eerste partij en misschien toch iets langer rust dan de winnaar van de tweede halve finale. Ik zou 't ook niet anders kunnen verklaren.

Scherp trouwens!

"There was no way for Albert Kraus to avoid committing -- he had to pick one of Petrosyan, Kyshenko, or Holtzken"

Volgens mij was petrosyan de enige logische keus voor Kraus

Hammerkick
23-04-2009, 21:03
"There was no way for Albert Kraus to avoid committing -- he had to pick one of Petrosyan, Kyshenko, or Holtzken"
Volgens mij was petrosyan de enige logische keus voor Kraus

Voor Albert maakt het niet uit, Petrosyan gaat ie er ook uitslaan !!

marcelt
23-04-2009, 21:31
Ik hoop het Dirk, maar ik zet mijn v-cash op Petrosyan.

slee
23-04-2009, 21:34
Aan de ene kant gaat Petrosyan de finale halen. Maar aan de andere kant zijn ze alle vier kanshebbers voor de finalplek.