: Every year, regional qualifying tournaments are held globally to select 16 fighters for the "Final Eliminator".
: Elbow strikes, throws, headbutts, and ground fighting are strictly forbidden. K1 World Grand Prix
K-1 established a unified ruleset to level the playing field for different striking backgrounds. : Every year, regional qualifying tournaments are held
: Matchups for the quarter-finals are often decided by a lottery where fighters choose their position in the bracket based on the order they draw balls numbered 1 to 8. Key Rules of Engagement : Every year