K-1 Grand Prix '96

K-1 Grand Prix '96 was a kickboxing event promoted by the K-1 organization. It was the fourth K-1 World Grand Prix final involving eight of the world's best heavyweight fighters (+95 kg/209 lbs), with all bouts fought under K-1 Rules. The eight finalists had all almost qualified via elimination fights at the K-1 Grand Prix '96 Opening Battle event. The only absentee was Stan Longinidis who was unable to participate in the tournament due to injury - he was replaced by reservist Duane Van Der Merwe. As well as tournament bouts there were also two 'Super Fights' fought under K-1 Rules. In total there were twelve fighters at the event, representing seven countries.

K-1 Grand Prix '96
Information
PromotionK-1
DateMay 6, 1996
VenueYokohama Arena
City Yokohama, Japan
Attendance17,850
Event chronology
K-1 Grand Prix '96 Opening Battle K-1 Grand Prix '96 K-1 Fight Night II

The tournament winner was Andy Hug who defeated Mike Bernardo in the final by way of second round knockout. This would be the popular Hug's first and sole K-1 World Grand Prix title, although he would be the runner up in two more finals. Mike Bernardo would be taking place in his first and only K-1 final, causing a considerable upset by defeating defending champion Peter Aerts by knockout in the quarter finals. The event was held at the Yokohama Arena in Yokohama, Japan on Monday, May 6, 1996 in front of 17,850 spectators.

K-1 Grand Prix '96 Tournament
K-1 Grand Prix '96 Opening Battle Quarter Finals Semi Finals Final
        
Peter Aerts KO
Jean-Claude Leuyer  
Peter Aerts  
Mike Bernardo KO
Mike Bernardo TKO
Jeff Roufus  
Mike Bernardo DEC
Musashi  
Sam Greco DEC
Perry Telgt  
Sam Greco  
Musashi TKO
Kit Lykins  
Musashi KO
Mike Bernardo  
Andy Hug KO
Mirko Cro Cop DEC
Jérôme Le Banner  
Mirko Cro Cop  
Ernesto Hoost KO
Stuart Green  
Ernesto Hoost KO
Ernesto Hoost  
Andy Hug DEC
Andy Hug TKO
Bart Vale  
Andy Hug KO
Duane Van Der Merwe *  
Sadau Kiatsongrit  
Stan Longinidis DEC

* Reserve Fight winner Duane Van Der Merwe replaced Stan Longinidis in the Quarter Finals as Stan Longinidis was injured

Results
K-1 Grand Prix '96 Results[1][2]
K-1 Grand Prix Quarter Finals: K-1 Rules / 3Min. 3R Ext.1R
Mike Bernardo def. Peter Aerts
Bernardo defeated Aerts by KO (Left Hook) at 0:13 of the 3rd Round.
Musashi def. Sam Greco
Musashi defeated Greco by TKO (Doctor Stoppage, Broken Toe) at 3:00 of the 1st Round.
Ernesto Hoost def. Mirko Cro Cop
Hoost defeated Cro Cop by KO (Right Low Kick) at 1:27 of the 3rd Round.
Andy Hug def. Duane Van Der Merwe
Hug defeated Van Der Merwe by KO (Left Hook) at 0:40 of the 1st Round.
Super Fight 1: K-1 Rules / 3Min. 3R
Masaaki Miyamoto def. Ron Smoorenburg
Miyamoto defeated Smoorenburg by KO (Right Punch) at 0:13 of the 1st Round.
K-1 Grand Prix Semi Finals: K-1 Rules / 3Min. 3R Ext.2R
Mike Bernardo def. Musashi
Bernardo defeated Musashi by 3rd Round Unanimous Decision 3-0 (30-28, 29-28, 30-28).
Andy Hug def. Ernesto Hoost
Hug defeated Hoost by 2nd Extra Round Split Decision 2-1 (10-9, 9-10, 10-9). After the 1st Extra Round the judges scored it a Majority Draw 1-0 (10-10, 10-9, 10-10) in favour of Hoost, while after the first 3 rounds the judges had scored it a Decision Draw 1-1 (30-29 Hug, 30-30, 29-30 Hoost).
Super Fight 2: K-1 Rules / 3Min. 3R
Rene Rooze def. Jean-Claude Leuyer
Rooze defeated Leuyer by KO (Punches) at 1:50 of the 1st Round.
K-1 Grand Prix Final: K-1 Rules / 3Min. 3R Ext.2R
Andy Hug def. Mike Bernardo
Hug defeated Bernardo by KO (Left Spinning Low Kick) at 1:18 of the 2nd Round.

See also

References
  1. "K-1 Grand Prix '96 Final Results". K-1 Official Website. Archived from the original on 2009-12-08.
  2. "Results: K-1 WORLD GRAND PRIX 1996 FINAL". K-1sport.de - Your Source for Everything K-1.
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