K-1 France Grand Prix 2005 in Marseilles

K-1 France Grand Prix 2005 in Marseilles was a kickboxing event promoted by the K-1 organization. It was a preliminary qualifying tournament for the K-1 World Grand Prix 2005, involving eight fighters based in France and Europe, with all bouts being fought under K-1 Rules (100 kg/156-220 lbs). As well as tournament bouts there was also a 'Super Fight' between Rani Berbachi and Humberto Evora fought under K-1 Rules. In total there were ten fighters at the event, representing six countries.
The tournament winner was Christian Nka who defeated Gregory Tony in the final by third round decision. Despite winning the competition Christian Nka Nka would not participate in the next stage of the K-1 Grand Prix - runner up Gregory Tony would qualify as a reserve fighter for the K-1 World Grand Prix 2005 in Paris instead. The event was held at the Salle Vallier in Marseilles, France on Saturday, January 29, 2005.
K-1 France Grand Prix 2005 in Marseilles Tournament
* Christian Nka replaced Sergei Gur in the final as Sergei Gur was injured
Results
Quarter Finals: K-1 Rules / 3Min. 3R Ext.1R
:Gregory Tony vs Matthias Riccio
:Tony defeated Riccio by TKO in the 2nd Round
:Ruslan Avasov vs Christophe Carron
:Avasov defeated Carron by TKO in the 2nd Round
:Jean-Baptiste Fuentes vs Sergei Gur
:Gur defeated Fuentes by KO in the 2nd Round
:Christian Nka vs Azem Maksutaj
:Nka defeated Maksutaj by 3rd Round Decision
Semi Finals: K-1 Rules / 3Min. 3R Ext.1R
:Gregory Tony vs Ruslan Avasov
:Tony defeated Avasov by 3rd Round Decision
:Sergei Gur vs Christian Nka
:Gur defeated Nka by 3rd Round Decision but had to withdraw due to injury - Christian Nka would take his place in the final
Super Fight: K-1 Rules / 3Min. 3R Ext.1R
:Rani Berbachi vs Humberto Evora
:Berbachi defeated Evora by KO in the 2nd Round
Final: K-1 Rules / 3Min. 3R Ext.2R
:Gregory Tony vs Christian Nka
:Nka defeated Tony by 3rd Round Decision

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