show of skill and strength by the explosive Manhoef, who battled past Slowinski's range to score two downs in 32 seconds -- the first coming courtesy a hard right hook, the second with an equally hard hook delivered from the left. It was all over at 2:36.

In undercard action involving Japanese fighters, Mitsugu Noda KO'd Tsutomi Takahagi; and Taisei Ko took a 3-0 decision over Takeru Taisei

The K-1 World Grand Prix 2008 Final attracted a sellout crowd of 17,823 to the Yokohama Arena and was broadcast live on five continents -- in Japan on Fuji TV; in Korea on CJMedia; across Europe and in Africa on Eurosport; in the USA on HDNet; in Australia on Main Event; and in New Zealand on SKY Network. For rebroadcast scheduling information, contact local providers.

Joining regular K-1 English-language commentator Michael Schiavello ringside was popular Bahamian-American mixed martial arts fighter Kimbo Slice.

Visit the K-1 Official Website (www.k-1.co.jp/k-1gp) for official results and exclusive fighters' post-event interviews.