In an effort to recruit new talent, K-1 will host open tryout sessions on Thursday, August 5th and Friday, August 6th for fighters interested in competing under its promotion. The two-day affair will take place at Las Vegas, Nevada�fs Bellagio Hotel and Casino before Saturday, August 7th�fs K-1 �gBattle At The Bellagio III�h fight card.

The trials, which will be utilized to thicken the rosters of K-1 USA�fs two existing weight divisions - Superheavyweight (200 pounds and above) and J-Max (154 pound limit)- are open to fighters who meet these weight specifications and who have competitive experience in any type of martial art and/or the sport of boxing.

Throughout each of the two days on which the tryouts will be held, auditioning athletes will be asked by the event coordinators to demonstrate their skills by going through striking exercises on pads and sparring with one another. Representatives from K-1 headquarters in Japan as well as K-1 USA, the North American outfit of the fight promotion, will be on hand to take in the action and make recruiting decisions. The tryout sessions will not be open to the public.

Fighters who wish to take part in the tryouts must arrange to do before Tuesday, August 3rd by scheduling an appointment with Sven Bean, K-1 USA�fs Director of Fighter Development. Mr. Bean can be reached via telephone at (303) 246-5237 or via email at beanz4@msn.com. Depending on the number of athletes who register, the trials may be extended to Saturday, August 7th.

All K-1 tryout participants will be required to make their own travel and lodging arrangements and to bring their own equipment (16 ounce boxing gloves, mouth guard, groin protector, and shin guards) for use during sparring sessions. Additionally, each contestant must bring to his tryout a personalized biography that lists his height, weight, date of birth, residence, fighting discipline, competitive record, and achievements (if applicable).