Interview: K-1 Producer Carlos Kikuta | Why Combat Sports Fans Need To Watch K-1 Again

I had the honor to interview none other than K-1 Producer Carlos Kikuta! We talked about the return of K-1 World MAX and how their international expansion is going so far. With the changed landscape of kickboxing I asked him about K-1's vision for the future and why combat sports fans should watch K-1. Timestamps0:00 - Introduction1:34 - Who is Carlos Kikuta?3:51 - How K-1's year is going so far5:38 - Thoughts on K-1 World MAX's return6:38 - Will Stoyan Koprivlenski vs Ouyang Feng happen?8:19 - K-1 World Grand Prix Qualifier - Asian Round in Osaka8:44 - The possibility of Buakaw returning to K-19:33 - Is the international expansion going as expected?12:08 - Is K-1 coming back to The Netherlands?13:14 - Carlos talks about GLORY CEO Marshall Zelasnek and K-1's plan to build up brand recognition once again16:46 - Possibility of K-1 collaborating with GLORY or ONE Championship18:01 - Possibility of Yuki Yoza vs GLORY champ Petch19:55 - K-1's partnership with CSI Sports and international broadcasting22:00 - K-1’s vision for the future24:51 - Comparing 90s kickboxing vs now and the influence of social media27:24 - The future of heavyweight kickboxing in K-129:24 - Why combat sports fans need to watch K-1 and bushido34:32 - I wrote an article for Beyond Kickboxing🥊 I asked Carlos some questions exclusively for Beyond Kickboxing. Read the article here: https://beyondkick.com/interview/k-1-producer-carlos-kikuta-on-international-expansion-return-of-k-1-max-possibility-of-stoyan-koprivlenski-vs-ouyang-feng-buakaw-returning-k-1-s-vision-for-the-future-and-much-more/#k1 #k1wgp #k1max #kickboxing #combatsportsSupport the showI am The Kickboxing Nerd.If you like this episode, I appreciate if you like & subscribe to my Youtube channel.► Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thekickboxingnerd► Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekickboxingnerd/► Check out my clips channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheKickboxingNerdClips