K-1 Battle Cast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Episode #41: The Doctor Calls, Part 4 (Petrosyan vs. Zambidis)
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive back into our series, The Doctor Calls, exploring the historic back-to-back victories of Giorgio Petrosyan in 2009-2010. This...
Episode #40: K-1 WGP 2024 in Brasilia
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the action-packed K-1 World Grand Prix 2024 in Brasilia. From thrilling preliminary fights to intense main tournament ba...
Episode #39: The Doctor Calls, Part 3 (Gago Drago vs. Mohamed Khamal)
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, we dive into the third quarterfinal, featuring Gago Drago and Mohamed Khamal. We explore the journeys that brought these two...
Episode #38: The Doctor Calls, Part 2 (Giorgio Petrosyan vs. Albert Kraus II)
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With Andy Souwer, Buakaw, and Masato absent from the 2010 Final 8 lineup, the rematch between Albert Kraus and Giorgio Petrosyan was as close to a K-1...
Episode #37: The Doctor Calls
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the wake of our deep dive into the July 7th K-1 World MAX 2024 Final, we’re taking a step back in time to explore a pivotal moment in K-1 history...
Episode #36: To the Victor Goes the Crown
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we wrap up our series leading to the crowning of the K-1 World MAX 2024 Champion, Stoyan Koprivlenski. But before we close, we dive into th...
Episode #35: 8 Men Enter, 1 Man Leaves
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Semi-final #1 at the K-1 World MAX 2024 FINAL on July 7th, the showdown between "The Unsinkable" Stoyan Koprivlenski and "The Big Scorching Mosquit...
Episode #34: ... Who Will Be King?
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After the dramatic finishes to the quarter-final matches between Stoyan vs. Buakaw, and Dengue vs. Verdonk, could the action get any more exciting?Thi...
Episode #33: To the Last Man Standing…
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we relive the electrifying K-1 World MAX 2024 Final from July 7th at Yoyogi National Gymnasium. Featuring commentary from Michael Schiavell...
Episode #32 - 7/7 K-1 World MAX Interview Madness
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, we revisit our journey through the K-1 World MAX qualifying tournament held on March 20th. We delve back into the interviews ...
Episode #31 – 7/7 K-1 World MAX
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After losing a closely matched fight against Kacper Muszyski on March 20th, Stoyan Koprivlenski has miraculously "respawned" into the draw as a late r...
Episode #30 – The Tale of Two Tournaments
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The world prepares for two upcoming K-1 tournaments: K-1 WORLD GP 2024 in Sarajevo, on June 29th, and K-1 World MAX 2024 on July 7th!In this episode w...
Episode #29 – Buakaw Mania
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Buakaw Banchamek is a fighter who should need no introduction! But if you've only recently crawled out from under a rock, or perhaps were marooned on ...
Episode #28: Zhora Akopyan ー The Bewitching Nobleman
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zhora Akopyan weaves a spell on his foes, dancing in and out of his opponents' range with ease, and scoring his way to victory with smart boxing. Mich...
Episode #27: Mahmoud Sattari - The Challenger's Spirit
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On March 20th, K-1's newest bad boy, Sina Karimian, was dominated by the towering Liu Ce, the "Chinese Ivan Drago" of K-1. Amid the spectators, one ma...
Episode #26: Viktor Akimov – The Russian Adventurer
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Viktor Akimov's route to the K-1 World MAX ring was anything but likely: he was given 3 days notice before his fight against Rei Nakajima in the March...
Episode #25: Ouyan Feng – The New Emperor of Asia
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In his last two fights in K-1 World MAX, no other 70 kg and under fighter has dominated quite like Ouyan Feng. He became the interim champion by defea...
Episode #24: Dengue Silva – Fever Strikes!
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At 190 cm, Dengue Silva is the tallest fighter in K-1 World MAX history. Not only did the strikes of "The Big Scorching Mosquito" draw blood, but the ...
Episode #23: Kacper Muszyński – The Polish Powerhouse
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When his name was thrown in the hat for March 20th K-1 World MAX World Tournament Opening Round, not many people knew who the quiet, understated Kacpe...
Episode #22: Romano Bakboord – The Bad Monkey
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we dissect the fight between Romano Bakboord and the Muay Thai fighter, Thananchai Sitsongpeenong. Despite a point deduction and the challe...
Episode #21: Darryl Verdonk – Do Werewolves Hunt Giants?
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on K-1 Battle Cast, Michael and Jonathan delve into the latest updates from the K-1 Fighting Network tournament in Romania, and focus on the...
Episode #20: Lord of the Dance, Gago Drago, Part 2
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We conclude our interview with the Dancing Dutch Armenian, Gago Drago. In today's episode Gago Drago shares his experiences squaring off against K-1 l...
Episode #19: Gago Drago's Dance of Destruction
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gago Drago is famous for 2 things: his dancing."That's only one," you say?Well, he's renowned for his electrifying moves on the way to the ring, and t...
Episode #18: Post 3.20 Breakdown
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's extended episode, your hosts Michael and Jonathan go over all the exciting developments from the March 20th K-1 World Max Tournament at the...
Episode #17: Andy Souwer Interview, Part 2
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This time we dive straight back into part 2 of Michael's interview with the legendary Andy Souwer! Andy left an unforgettable impact on the K-1 arena,...
Episode #16: 3.20 K-1 Countdown + Power Souwer!
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show, we dive into the lineup for the 3.20 World Max Tournament, tackle more of your burning K-1 questions, and are joined by the legen...
Episode #15: Lightning Strikes Twice! Peter "The Chief" Graham, Part 2
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week features the rest of Michael's interview with Peter Graham, aka "The Chief." Peter continues to delve into his storied K-1 career, after the...
Episode #14: "The Chief" Puts Lightning in a Bottle
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Few rivalries in K-1's history have ignited as much drama and excitement as the clash between "The Chief" Peter Graham and K-1's Golden Bad Boy, Badr ...
Episode #13: 3.20 K-1 World MAX Mania!
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're thrilled to announce that our carefully planned interview for this week, with Peter Graham, took an unexpected turn! No intended slight to "The ...
Episode #12: Interview w/ Paul "The Sting" Slowinski
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode features Michael Schiavello's interview with Paul Slowinski, a fighter who accomplished something few can boast of: he went toe-to...
Episode #11: The Thrice-Crowned King
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, we take you back to the night of December 13th, 1998, when Peter Aerts made K-1 history by becoming the first-ever three-time ...
Episode #10: Sensei Thom Harinck – A Martial Arts Mastermind
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, join us for an exclusive in-depth interview with Thom Harinck, the legendary coach who has been instrumental in the rise of numerous K-1 ch...
Episode #9: K-1's First Back-to-Back Champion
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Michael takes us on a journey back to the mid-90s, the golden era of K-1. We revisit the years 1994 and 1995, when Peter Aerts made history...
Episode #8: Going All-out w/ Stefan "Blitz" Leko
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features an interview between Michael Schiavello and K-1 icon Stefan "Blitz" Leko. Dive into an in-depth conversation exploring Stefan’...
Episode #7: The Infamous "Leko Buster"
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Leko, celebrated for his prowess in the K-1 ring, has notched impressive victories over formidable opponents like Mike Bernardo, Peter Aerts, a...
Episode #6: Interview with the Super Samoan, Mark Hunt
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the remarkable career of Mark Hunt, a fighter who never backed down from a challenge. His exceptional ability to both endu...
Episode #5: Mark Hunt - From Obscurity to Legend
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 2000, the K-1 world witnessed the meteoric rise of a relatively unknown fighter who shattered expectations and clinched the 2001 WGP Championship. ...
Episode #4: Bonus Episode 2 Holiday Edition
25 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
K-1 Battle Cast Episode #4: Bonus Episode 2 - Holiday EditionIn today's special holiday bonus episode, our gift to you is Michael Schiavello's complet...
Episode #3: The Best Single Fight in Kickboxing History...?
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
K-1 history is filled with legendary battles: Sefo vs. Hunt, Masato vs. Buakaw, Hug vs. Crocop, to name a few. However, one clash rises above them all...
Episode #2: Bonus Episode (K-1 Radio??)
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this exclusive bonus episode as Jonathan ventures solo, taking a closer look at some overlooked gems and offering a sneak peek into upcomin...
Episode #1: 1993 the Year that Time Began
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of K-1 Battle Cast, your new hub for all things K-1! Join hosts, Michael 'The Voice' Schiavello and Jonathan Sherr, as th...