Semmy Schilt
The eight finalists from K-1 World GP 2008 Final were automatically qualified, except Gokhan Saki who could not compete due to an injury, the eighth spot was filled by K-1 Super-heavyweight champion, Semmy Schilt, then four World GP 2009 tournament winners from the Yokohama, Lodz, Seoul and Final 16 Qualifying GP. The last four spots were selected by fan voting.