K-1 has exciting news for combat sports fans. The team-based grappling tournament, Quintet, is making a comeback later this year with a spectacular lineup of squads, including Team New Wave, 10th Planet, Team Polaris, and more. The highly anticipated event will take place on September 10th at Yokohama Arena.
The Quintet tournament is a thrilling team-against-team competition, where opponents must be defeated by submission to be eliminated, and double elimination or a draw may occur. The ultimate goal is to leave one team standing as the victor. This exceptional concept was created by the legendary grappling icon, Kazushi Sakuraba, who will also be actively participating in the tournament.
The upcoming event features four formidable teams, each composed of top-tier grappling talents:
- Team New Wave – Giancarlo Bodoni, Izaak Michell, Placido Santos, Reese Lafever, Abraham Lamontagne
- Team Polaris – Eoghan O’Flanagan, Owen Livesey, Mateusz Szczeciński, Santeri Lilius, Gregor Gracie
- Team 10th Planet – PJ Barch, Richie Martinez, Geo Martinez, Kyle Boehm, Amir Allam
- Team Sakuraba – Kazushi Sakuraba, Haisam Rida, Tomoshige Sera, Daisuke Nakamura, TBA
Previous editions of Quintet have featured an impressive roster of grappling superstars, including Gordon Ryan, Josh Barnett, Craig Jones, and many others. As the event approaches, fans eagerly await the release of streaming information to ensure they don’t miss a moment of the gripping action.
The ‘reboot’ of Quintet promises to deliver intense and unforgettable showdowns between world-class grapplers, each striving to secure victory for their respective teams. With the genius mind of Kazushi Sakuraba shaping the event, spectators can expect an unparalleled display of grappling expertise and strategic brilliance.
Mark your calendars for September 10th and get ready to witness the return of Quintet, a tournament that brings the best of team-based grappling to the forefront. The clash of these remarkable teams will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact on the world of combat sports. Stay tuned for more updates as the event draws near, and prepare for a thrilling display of skill, strength, and sheer determination.
