The Super Heavyweight title match featured Defending K-1 World GP and Super Heavyweight Champion Semmy Schilt. The 6'11"/211cm - 128kg/282lbs Dutch seidokaikan karate fighter stepped in against one of K-1's most respected veterans, Jerome LeBanner of France.

The match was a very close fought fight with Le Banner staying on the outside and concentrating on Schilt’s lead leg. Schilt just looked too big and too strong and it went down to the judges. A split decision with one judge favouring Le Banner and the other two declaring Schilt the winner.

In a post fight interview LE Banner said “I did all I could. Fans were expecting me to win and that became some pressure. I tell you one thing, Semmy is really big. The result didn’t come out the way I wanted.”

When asked if he could accept the judge’s decision Lebanner went on to say “NO! I am the winner of the fight!”

Fans were expecting Schilt to finish Jerome just like his last fight with Mark Hunt. Schilt said “Because of my position, everyone expects me to win by KO. That becomes some pressure. But I think to win is my priority. KO would come after the win.”

There is talk of a rematch between the two giants which will no doubt be another great fight for the fight fans.

Picture and some words courtesy of  FEG Inc

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