All Fighters Cleared at the Pre-Event Weigh-In for 'K-1 GENKI 2026' on Saturday, April 11! Event to Be Streamed Globally on 5 Overseas Platforms
All fighters successfully cleared the weigh-in for K-1 GENKI 2026. In addition to ABEMA in Japan, the event will be globally distributed across 5 overseas streaming platforms including PPV options.
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A weigh-in press conference was held for 'K-1 GENKI 2026' to be held at the Yoyogi National Stadium Second Gymnasium in Tokyo on Saturday, April 11, 2026. All fighters successfully cleared the weigh-in and left the following comments (excerpt).
In addition to the broadcast on ABEMA in Japan, it has been decided that the event will be streamed globally through five overseas delivery platforms. We will deliver the powerful battles of K-1 in real-time.
In addition to ABEMA Live and UdarTV, which have been streaming previously, it has been decided to stream on Combat Sports Network (CSN) for martial arts fans in the Oceania region, and on the major sports specialty channel FightKlub in Poland. Furthermore, in countries and regions other than the above, PPV streaming will be implemented on the ticket sales type live streaming platform StreamTicket.
## Weigh-in Results
◇ Part 2
[Match 10 / 6th K-1 WORLD GP Super Welterweight Championship Decision Match / 3 min 3R, Extra 1R]
Jonas Salsicha (Brazil / TF Team / CT Allan Popeye) -> 69.70kg
vs
Darryl Verdonk (Netherlands / Fight Team Ringer) -> 69.70kg
Salsicha
'I have been practicing hard for months for this title. I want to bring the belt back as the first from Brazil.'
Verdonk
'Thank you for giving me the chance to become the champion. I am looking forward to tomorrow's match. I will win and prove that I am the champion. It will definitely be a great match.'
[Match 9 / 3rd K-1 WORLD GP Middleweight Championship Decision Match / 3 min 3R, Extra 1R]
Deng Silva (Brazil / Squadron Thai Brasil) -> 74.80kg
vs
Alhouceinou Camara (Senegal / Emergence Le Havre) -> 74.30kg
Silva
'I have prepared myself. I have respect for my opponent, but I want to take the belt home and celebrate with everyone in Brazil.'
Camara
'The rigorous training I've done so far was meant to be unleashed in this high-level match. Please look forward to it tomorrow.'
[Match 8 / K-1 WORLD GP Heavyweight Title Match / 3 min 3R, Extra 1R]
Ariel Machado (Brazil / Hemmers Gym / Madison Team) -> 104.20kg
vs
Claudio Istrate (Italy / Accademia NKT Team Saitta) -> 118.60kg
Machado
'I want to show the strength of a titleholder and defend my belt.'
Istrate
'Thank you for giving me this wonderful opportunity.
In addition to the broadcast on ABEMA in Japan, it has been decided that the event will be streamed globally through five overseas delivery platforms. We will deliver the powerful battles of K-1 in real-time.
In addition to ABEMA Live and UdarTV, which have been streaming previously, it has been decided to stream on Combat Sports Network (CSN) for martial arts fans in the Oceania region, and on the major sports specialty channel FightKlub in Poland. Furthermore, in countries and regions other than the above, PPV streaming will be implemented on the ticket sales type live streaming platform StreamTicket.
## Weigh-in Results
◇ Part 2
[Match 10 / 6th K-1 WORLD GP Super Welterweight Championship Decision Match / 3 min 3R, Extra 1R]
Jonas Salsicha (Brazil / TF Team / CT Allan Popeye) -> 69.70kg
vs
Darryl Verdonk (Netherlands / Fight Team Ringer) -> 69.70kg
Salsicha
'I have been practicing hard for months for this title. I want to bring the belt back as the first from Brazil.'
Verdonk
'Thank you for giving me the chance to become the champion. I am looking forward to tomorrow's match. I will win and prove that I am the champion. It will definitely be a great match.'
[Match 9 / 3rd K-1 WORLD GP Middleweight Championship Decision Match / 3 min 3R, Extra 1R]
Deng Silva (Brazil / Squadron Thai Brasil) -> 74.80kg
vs
Alhouceinou Camara (Senegal / Emergence Le Havre) -> 74.30kg
Silva
'I have prepared myself. I have respect for my opponent, but I want to take the belt home and celebrate with everyone in Brazil.'
Camara
'The rigorous training I've done so far was meant to be unleashed in this high-level match. Please look forward to it tomorrow.'
[Match 8 / K-1 WORLD GP Heavyweight Title Match / 3 min 3R, Extra 1R]
Ariel Machado (Brazil / Hemmers Gym / Madison Team) -> 104.20kg
vs
Claudio Istrate (Italy / Accademia NKT Team Saitta) -> 118.60kg
Machado
'I want to show the strength of a titleholder and defend my belt.'
Istrate
'Thank you for giving me this wonderful opportunity.