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 they kick off K-1's Official Podcast. In this premiere, we feature an exclusive interview with the legend himself, Kancho Ishii, the founder of Seidokaikan Karate and the father of K-1.

Also, jump back in time to 1993, to the very first World Grand Prix Heavyweight tournament at Yoyogi National Gymnasium, as we recount the drama and excitement of that historic night. Plus, get the latest K-1 news and hear us answer some of your burning questions.

There's something for both long-time fans and new, this episode is packed with insights, nostalgia, and all the adrenaline-pumping action K-1 fans crave!

Please send your questions, doubts, hopes and dreams to: [email protected]

Music:

World on Fire by Andy Bird, licensed through Bensound.com

Licensed under ⁠Creative Commons⁠: By Attribution 4.0

Also Sprach Zarathustra (incompetech.com)

Carmina Burana (O fortuna) - Carl Orff [Creative Commons]

⁠Musical Interpretation⁠: MIT Concert Choir