The highly anticipated K-1 World Grand Prix 2024 Final, set to take place on December 14, 2024, in Tokyo, Japan, has received some updates. A recent press conference revealed several key announcements following that Liu Ce, the prior year’s champion, had dropped out.
K-1 World Grand Prix 2024 Final: Updates
One of the most significant changes concerns the K-1 Openweight Championship Tournament. Due to an unfortunate injury to Kwon Jangwon, the tournament card has been adjusted. The updated matchup will now feature Shota Yamaguchi of Japan facing off against Claudio Istrate of Italy.
Adding to the show, fans will be treated to a performance by Shigekix, a finalist from the Paris Olympic breaking competition.
For those unable to attend in person, K-1 has announced that the World GP will be available as a pay-per-view event on ABEMA in Japan.
Looking ahead, K-1 has also revealed its schedule for 2025, with two major events already confirmed. The K-1 World Max 2025 will kick off on February 9, 2025, at the Yoyogi National Stadium 2nd Gymnasium. Following this, another event is scheduled for May 31, 2025, at the Yokohama Buntai.
The K-1 World Grand Prix 2024 Final remains an exciting affair, featuring an impressive lineup of international talent. The tournament bracket includes fighters from Japan, Italy, China, Brazil, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands, all vying for the championship title. Notable matchups in the quarterfinals include K-Jee (Japan) vs. Errol Zimmerman (Netherlands) and Ariel Machado (Brazil) vs. Rhys Brudenell (United Kingdom).
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