グラウベ・フェイトーザ
He kicked off 2002 with wins over Nicholas Pettas and Andrei Kirsanov in the first half of the year before losing a majority decision to Alexey Ignashov at the "K-1 World Grand Prix 2002 in Fukuoka" on July 14, 2002. He qualified for the 2002 K-1 World Grand Prix final eight when he won a unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) victory over Glaube Feitosa at the "K-1 World Grand Prix 2002 Final Elimination" on October 5, 2002. At the "K-1 World Grand Prix 2002" on December 7, 2002, Aerts was eliminated from the Grand Prix at the quarter-final stage for the fourth year running when he was beaten by Ray Sefo via split decision (29-30, 30-28, 30-29).