Schilt is BACK http://steverattlesnake.cliquezone.com/2010/11/semmy-schilt-will-still-fight-in-k-1-wgp-final-8/ The Japanese K-1 organization has dismissed the appeal of Hesdy Gerges management. The four-time K-1 World Champion from Zuidlaren will still participate in the final 8. It was known that Schilt indeed violated the rules therefore theyve been handed an official warning from K-1. K-1 has also sanctioned the officials involved in the contest. An arbitrator who has failed to call the doctor will be suspended for six months and a few others will surrender half of their monthly salary. To compensate Gerges has been invited to the Final 8 event on December 11 in Ariake Colosseum in Tokyo.
Gerges would have been there anyways, he deserved it based on his performance. Schilt has shown signs of being vulnerable lately. Le Banner had his leg hurt in the third round and now we saw Gerges do the same. In a tournament that can be a deciding factor ...