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THE ARENA FIGHTERS
SONY PLAYSTATION
ORIGINAL MOVELIST/GUIDE BY AOI
- VERSION 1.0 -
8:37 PM 10/7/97
Intro
There aren't any movelists or guides on this great game from THQ so I decided to write this up
using the instructions from the game as my guide.
What is K-1?
The "K" represents the four major martial arts disciplines - Kickboxing, Karate, Kempo, and
Kung-Fu - that are showcased in the tournament. The "1" refers to the quest to find out which
martial art, and which fighter, is number one in the world. The toughest champions of each
discipline come from all over the globe to compete in this explosive event.
K-1 is an open tournament, without the restrictions of weight classes or divisions, often
pitting a seven foot, 400 pound super heavy weight against a lithe flyweight. Needless to
say, the matches are always exciting, and typically end in audience pleasing K.O.'s.
K-1 events are held throughout the year, whittling the field down to the top eight fighters
in the world, who compete finally in the Grand Prix. The winner of the event earns a
considerable purse and is given the undisputed title of "world's strongest man"! This
prestigious title was held in 1994 and 1995 by Holland's Peter Aerts, and finally changed
hands last year with a dramatic victory by Switerland's Andy Hug.
Note: to learn more about the K-1 organization, visit their web site at http://www.k-1.co.jp/.
Conventions
X Punch/Choose
O Kick/Cancel
triangle Special/Signature move
square Not used
L1 Dodge left
L2 Not used
R1 Dodge right
R2 Not used
Select Not Used
Start Pause game/Start game
Universal Moves (for all fighters)
X Jab
forward X Straight
back X Upper
down X Body Blow
O High Kick
back O Middle Kick
down O Low Kick
down, down then X Ducking Hook
down, down X Dashing Upper
Up, back X Dash Punch
X+O Hold move
Combos aren't guaranteed in K-1 like other fighting games. The custom combos are just some
that I have found that work best for me. You can experiment on your own and find combinations.
You can initiate the hold move before some of the combos for maximum damage and/or
penetration into the opponents defense.
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The Combo system
The combo system in K-1 is very different than other fighting games. There aren't any
juggles or any other good stuff. This is the real deal. Opponents guard and retaliate
just like humans and fall and react like a human would.
The combinations aren't guaranteed but if you do them at the right time and in succession,
you have a better chance of landing one of the powerful blows.
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The Arena Fighters
Andy Hug
Birth Date: September 7, 1964
Birth Place: Switzerland
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 209 lbs
Gym: Seido Kaikan
Titles: UKF World Super Heavyweight Champion
K-1 Grand Prix '96 Winner
WMTC World Super Heavyweight Champion
Andy Hug, with his superior karate technique, is one of the most famous martial artists in
the world. After several disappointing years in the K-1, Andy finally came through with a
dramatic victory in 1996.
Favorite moves:
Front Kick forward O
Uppercut back X
Hug Tornado down triangle
Jumping Double Kick back, forward triangle
Hand Chop forward triangle
Signature Move:
Heel Kick triangle
Custom Combos:
down triangle, down O, O, triangle
down triangle, back X, forward triangle (back X buffers the jumping double kick, so after
doing the uppercut just slide to forward triangle for the kicks)
down triangle, X, X, forward O
Comments....
Hug's best asset is the Hug Tornado. Many combinations can be done afterwards. The Hug Tornado
is a low spinning sweep which temporarily stuns your opponent if done as a counterattack.
Also use his signature heel kick sparingly. It's main weakness is the height it gets
which in turn can be dodged and countered.
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Chang Puek Kiatsongrit
Birth Date: October 23, 1966
Birth Place: Thailand
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 165 lbs
Gym: Kiatsongrit Gym
Titles: IMF World Light Heavy Class Champion
An unmatched expert in Muay-Thai (Thai Kick Boxing), he has excellent defensive techniques
and is difficult to put down. He often astonishes crowds by defeating much bigger and
stronger fighters.
Favorite moves:
Front Kick forward O
Multiple Straights forward X
Jumping Knee Kick forward triangle
Spinning Elbow back triangle
Signature Move:
Mid Step-in triangle
Custom Combos:
triangle, down O, O, back triangle
traingle, forward triangle
forward O, back triangle
down O, down O, down O, O
down O, down O, back O, O
Comments....
Kiatsongrit's strength lies in his kicks, especially low shin kicks. He can wear down an
opponent in no time with low kicks. In Kiatsongrit's case, his signature move is good to
use often cause it sets you up for combos afterwards.
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Ernesto Hoost
Birth Date: July 11, 1969
Birth Place: Surinam
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 205 lbs
Gym: Vos Gym
Titles: WMTA World Light Heavy Class Champ
IKBF World Light Heavy Class Champ
ISKA World Light Heavy Class Champ
K-1 Grand Prix '93 Winner
K-1 Grand Prix '96 3rd Place
Called the "technician" by his peers, Hoost uses his perfect execution to make up for what
he lacks in strength. Pity the man that falls prey to his fearful high kick.
Favorite moves:
Front Kick forward O
Back Blow back triangle
Jumping Knee Kick forward triangle
Elbow Strike back, forward X
Left Uppercut down triangle
Signature Move:
High Step-in triangle
Custom Combos:
down O, O, back triangle, triangle
forward triangle, down triangle, triangle
forward O, down, down then X, back, forward X
Comments....
Hoost has great reach on alot of his moves. Use the high step-in kick to keep your distance.
It is a effective counter to high signature moves like Andy Hug's and punching signature
moves like Sam Greco's.
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Jerome Le Banner
Birth Date: December 26, 1972
Birth Place: France
Height: 6'5"
Weight: 253 lbs
Gym: Siam Boxing Gym
Titles: K-1 Grand Prix '95 Runner-up
French and European Super Heavy Class Champion
ISKA World Heavy Weight Muay-Thai Champion
A perfect combination of size and youth, Jerome is sometimes overly aggresive in the ring. He's
called the "Battle Cyborg" by his fans in France,
and consistently lives up to the name.
Favorite moves:
Front Kick forward O
Back Spin Kick back triangle
Uppercut down triangle
Signature Move:
Knee Kick triangle
Custom Combos:
down triangle, forward O, back triangle
down O, keep holding down then press triangle, triangle, triangle
down, down then X, keep holding down then press triangle, forward O
Note: Keep holding down then triangle is another buffered move. After the ducking hook punch
instead of pressing down triangle for the uppercut, just do the ducking punch then press
triangle. Le Banner will do the hook then come up with the uppercut, it looks seamless.
Comments....
Le Banner is a tough fighter. His best asset is his knees. They can be done in rapid
succession leaving a opponent frantically trying to get away if trapped in a corner. Use the
knees after a flurry of punches or during punch combos.
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Mike Bernardo
Birth Date: July 28, 1969
Birth Place: South Africa
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 242 lbs
Gym: Steve's Gym
Titles: African Super Heavy Class Champ
K-1 Grand Prix '96 Runner-up
Possessor of a fearful hammer punch, Bernardo KO'd two-time "Strongest Man" Peter Aerts in
the '96 Grand Prix.
Favorite moves:
Side Kick forward O
Swing Straight forward triangle
Back Blow back triangle
Swing Uppercut down triangle
Signature Move:
Swing Hook triangle
Custom Combos:
X,X, down triangle
X, forward X, triangle
X,X, forward X, triangle
down, down then X, X, forward X, triangle
Comments....
Bernardo is quite slow. What he lacks in speed, doubles in his power. The best thing to do
with him is to send out a flurry of punch combos followed up by the swing hook.
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Musashi
Birth Date: October 17, 1972
Birth Place: Japan
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 196 lbs
Gym: Seido Kaikan
Titles: Karate World Cup '95 4th place
K-1 Grand Prix '96 3rd place
Musashi began his career with a bang by impressively knocking out his opponent, Patrick Smith, in
the '95 K-1 Revenge II tournament. Ever since then, expectations for this exciting young fighter
have been very high.
Favorite moves:
Front Kick forward O
High Punch Combination down triangle
Style Change back, forward triangle
Low Shin Kicks hold down O,O
Signature Move:
Jumping Turn Back Kick back triangle
Custom Combos:
I like to intiate some combos after dodging attacks. Musashi has some great looking
combinations after dodging a attack.
dodge (L1 or R1), back triangle
dodge (L1 or R1), down triangle, back triangle, back, forward triangle
X,X, down O, O
Comments....
Musashi is very quick. He has some very fast useful punch combinations which can be
followed up by kick combos.
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Peter Aerts
Birth Date: October 25, 1970
Birth Place: Holland
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 229 lbs
Gym: Chakuricki
Titles: WMTA Muay-Thai World Heavy Class Champ
KBF World Heavy Class Champ
WKA European Heavy Class Champ
K-1 Grand Prix '94, '95 Winner
Bearer of the "World's Strongest Man" title for two years in a row, Aerts is highly
trained both in technique and in toughness. This man has no weaknesses.
Favorite moves:
Front Kick forward O
Back Blow back triangle
Back Kick Low down triangle
Knee Kick triangle
Elbow Strike back, forward X
Signature Move:
Back Kick High forward triangle
Custom Combos:
X,X, forward triangle
X, forward X, back, forward X
forward O, X, forward X, triangle
Comments....
Aerts is way powerful. Try getting in close with him and land knees and back kicks.
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Sam Greco
Birth Date: May 3, 1967
Birth Place: Australia
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 233 lbs
Gym: Seido Kaikan
Titles: Karate World Cup '94 Winner
3 time Commonwealth Karate Tournament Champion
In his international debut, Greco KO'd his first opponent, and gave Aerts an even fight.
His overall ability is still a question mark, but anyone who's been in the ring with him
knows that he has the strongest fists in the karate field.
Favorite moves:
Front Kick forward O
Driving Punch forward triangle
Low Driving Punch down triangle
Right to the body back triangle
Signature Move:
Swing Blow triangle
Custom Combos:
down O, O, down triangle, triangle
down O, O, forward O, back triangle
X, forward X, triangle
forward O, keep holding forward triangle, back triangle
Comments....
Greco has fists like stone. If he connects with the swing blow consider yourself in danger.
Like most signature moves the execution and recovery time is slow. But if used in
combinations like Greco's they can pose a big threat.
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Master Ishii
Master Ishii is the final man to beat in the 1 player mode. My friend has found that if
you can back him into the corner and land a flurry of punches and knees it wears him down
pretty good. He can take you out with low kicks so watch out for those and don't
underestimate his small size, he can open a can of whoopass in no time.
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Copyright 1997 Aoi
E-mail aknight@frontiernet.net
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