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 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 Nka replaced Sergei Gur in the final as Sergei Gur was injured

Results

Super Fight: K-1 Rules / 3Min. 3R Ext.1R Rani Berbachi vs Humberto Evora
Rani Berbachi won by 2nd Round KO

Quarter Finals: K-1 Rules / 3Min. 3R Ext.1R Gregory Tony vs Matthias Riccio
Gregory Tony won by 2nd Round TKO
Ruslan Avasov vs Christophe Carron
Ruslan Avasov won by 2nd Round TKO
Jean-Baptiste Fuentes vs Sergei Gur
Sergei Gur won by 2nd Round KO
Christian Nka Nka vs Azem Maksutaj
Christian Nka Nka won by 3rd Round Decision

Semi Finals: K-1 Rules / 3Min. 3R Ext.1R Gregory Tony vs Ruslan Avasov
Gregory Tony won by 3rd Round Decision
Sergei Gur vs Christian Nka Nka
Sergei Gur won by 3rd Round Decision but had to withdraw due to injury - Christian Nka Nka would take his place in the final

Final: K-1 Rules / 3Min. 3R Ext.2R Gregory Tony vs Christian Nka Nka
Christian Nka Nka won by 3rd Round Decision