Yarennoka!

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Yarennoka 2007
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Promotion Yarennoka Executive Committee (former PRIDE staff), M-1 Global, and Fighting and Entertainment Group
Date December 31, 2007
Venue Saitama Super Arena
City Saitama, Japan
Attendance 27,128[citation needed]

Yarennoka! was a mixed martial arts (MMA) event that took place on December 31, 2007 at the Saitama Super Arena in Tokyo, Japan.[1] The event was promoted by former PRIDE Fighting Championships executives and held in association with Fighting and Entertainment Group, DEEP, and M-1 Global.[2][3] The event aired on HDNet and was billed as "Fedor Returns" in the United States; while it was shown on SKY Perfect, a Japanese pay per view network.

It was headlined by a fight between former PRIDE heavyweight champion and 2004 heavyweight Grand Prix champion Fedor Emelianenko and K-1 2007 World Grand Prix Finalist Hong-Man Choi. The undercard showcased many top lightweight fighters and was also marked by a marquee matchup of the Pride 2006 Welterweight Grand Prix Champion Kazuo Misaki and the HERO'S 2006 Light Heavyweight Grand Prix Champion Yoshihiro Akiyama.[4][5] The event was a farewell show to PRIDE fans after their acquisition by the Ultimate Fighting Championship in early 2007.[6]

It is also credited for inspiring the former pride executives and the Fighting and Entertainment Group to create the new fight series, DREAM.

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[edit] Results

Mike Russow wins via Submission (North-South Choke) at 2:58 into the first round.
Tatsuya Kawajiri wins by Unanimous Decision 3-0.
Makoto Takimoto wins by Split Decision 2-1.
Mitsuhiro Ishida wins by Unanimous Decision 3-0.
Misaki was originally declared the winner by Knockout but Akiyama's camp protested, claiming that it was an illegal kick (Soccer Kick). the decision which was later overturned to a No Contest.
Fedor Emelianenko wins via Arm bar at 1:54 into the 1st Round.
Hayato Sakurai wins via Unanimous Decision
Shinya Aoki wins via Unanimous Decision

[edit] Notes

  • The knockout in the Misaki-Akiyama match was the result of a controversial head kick delivered as Akiyama was standing up from the mat after being previously knocked down by Misaki.[10] Akiyama's camp later indicated that they believed the kick was an illegal soccer kick, since they claimed Akiyama was in the four points position at the time of the kick.[11] The event's head referee Yuji Shimada indicated the timing was close but after a video review, the result was overturned and declared No contest[12]
Closing Ceremony and New Years Celebration at Yarennoka!
Closing Ceremony and New Years Celebration at Yarennoka!
  • Before the last fight between Aoki and Jung, M-1 President and CEO Monte Cox thanked the crowd and praised the Japanese fans. He announced that M-1 Global would be back in Japan during 2008. Also, all of the fighters appeared in the ring after the final match to count down to the New Year and give fans their best wishes. [13]

[edit] See also

v • d • e
2007 K-1 Events
K-1 World GP
K-1 Fighting Network
K-1 Fighting Network KHAN in Korea • K-1 Fighting Network in Croatia • K-1 Fighting Network in Romania • K-1 Fighting Network in Sweden • K-1 Fighting Network in Korea • K-1 Fighting Network in Hungary • K-1 Fighting Network in Latvia • K-1 Fighting Network in Turkey • K-1 Fighting Network in Czech Republic •
K-1 MAX
K-1 World MAX Japan • K-1 East Europe MAX Lithuania • K-1 World MAX in Yokohama • K-1 UK MAX England • K-1 World MAX Final Elimination • K-1 World MAX Final •
HERO'S
HERO'S in Nagoya • HERO'S in Yokohama • HERO'S Final • HERO'S Korea •
Dynamite!!

[edit] References

  1. ^ Leidecker, Tim (November 29, 2007). Politics of Promoting on New Year's Eve in Japan. Sherdog. Retrieved on 2007-12-21.
  2. ^ Stupp, Dann (December 13, 2007). Fedor Emelianenko vs. Hong Man Choi Official for Dec. 31. Yahoo! Sports. Retrieved on 2007-12-18.
  3. ^ Kotani, Taro (December 13, 2007). Cooperation Makes for New Year's Eve Cards. Sherdog. Retrieved on 2007-12-18.
  4. ^ Return of Fedor Caps Big MMA Month for HDNet. Sherdog (December 7, 2007).
  5. ^ Leidecker, Tim (November 21, 2007). M-1 Global Teams with Former PRIDE Staff. Sherdog. Retrieved on 2007-12-18.
  6. ^ Tong-hyung, Kim (December 11, 2007). Freak Show?. The Korea Times. Retrieved on 2007-12-18.
  7. ^ Top Lightweight Match-up Officially Cancelled. MMA Weekly (December 23, 2007). Retrieved on 2007-12-24.
  8. ^ Lee Whitehead (December 3, 2007). Exclusive: Joachim Hansen Confirms NYE Bout. MMA Weekly. Retrieved on 2008-1-7.
  9. ^ "FieLDS K-1 PREMIUM 2007 Dynamite!!". K-1 Grand Prix Website. Retrieved on 2007-12-18.
  10. ^ Hall, Joe (January 2, 2008). Five Memorable Moments from the Weekend. Retrieved on 2008-01-08.
  11. ^ Breen, Jordan (January 11, 2008). Akiyama Camp Protests Misaki's KO Kick. Sherdog.com. Retrieved on 2008-01-12.
  12. ^ スポーツナビ｜三崎和雄vs.秋山成勲の一戦はノーコンテストに変更=やれんのか!
  13. ^ Al Yu (December 31, 2007). Fedor Topples the Giant in Japan. MMAWeekly. Retrieved on 2008-01-06.

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