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Yarennoka 2007
The poster for Yarennoka 2007
Information
PromotionYarennoka Executive Committee (former PRIDE staff)
DateDecember 31, 2007
VenueSaitama Super Arena
CitySaitama, Japan
Attendance27,128[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]


Results

Heavyweight Bout: United States Mike Russow vs Russia Roman Zentsov

Mike Russow wins via Submission (North-South Choke) at 2:58 into the first round.

Lightweight Bout: Japan Tatsuya Kawajiri vs. Brazil Luiz Azeredo

Tatsuya Kawajiri wins by Unanimous Decision 3-0.

Middleweight Bout: Japan Makoto Takimoto vs. Brazil Murilo Bustamante

Makoto Takimoto wins by Split Decision 2-1.

Lightweight Bout: Japan Mitsuhiro Ishida vs United States Gilbert Melendez

Mitsuhiro Ishida wins by Unanimous Decision 3-0.

Middleweight Bout: Japan Kazuo Misaki vs Japan Yoshihiro Akiyama

Misaki was originally declared the winner by Knockout but Akiyama's camp protested, proving that it was an illegal kick (Soccer Kick). the decision which was later overturned to a No Contest.

Heavyweight Bout: Russia Fedor Emelianenko vs. South Korea Hong-Man Choi

Fedor Emelianenko wins via Arm bar at 1:54 into the 1st Round.

Lightweight Bout: Japan Hayato Sakurai vs. Japan Hidehiko Hasegawa

Hayato Sakurai wins via Unanimous Decision

Lightweight Bout: Japan Shinya Aoki vs. South Korea Bu-Kyung Jung

Shinya Aoki wins via Unanimous Decision

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!
  • 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]

Future

  • On February 13, 2008 the Yarennoka Executive Committee held a press conference open to the public. With the representatives from FEG in attendance, they announced the creation of a new MMA promotion, entitled DREAM, which also the place of K-1's MMA division HERO'S.

See also

References

  1. ^ Leidecker, Tim (November 29, 2007). "Politics of Promoting on New Year's Eve in Japan". Sherdog. Retrieved 2007-12-21. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  2. ^ Stupp, Dann (December 13, 2007). "Fedor Emelianenko vs. Hong Man Choi Official for Dec. 31". Yahoo! Sports. Retrieved 2007-12-18. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  3. ^ Kotani, Taro (December 13, 2007). "Cooperation Makes for New Year's Eve Cards". Sherdog. Retrieved 2007-12-18. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  4. ^ "Return of Fedor Caps Big MMA Month for HDNet". Sherdog. December 7, 2007. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  5. ^ Leidecker, Tim (November 21, 2007). "M-1 Global Teams with Former PRIDE Staff". Sherdog. Retrieved 2007-12-18. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  6. ^ Tong-hyung, Kim (December 11, 2007). "Freak Show?". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2007-12-18. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  7. ^ "Top Lightweight Match-up Officially Cancelled". MMA Weekly. December 23, 2007. Retrieved 2007-12-24. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  8. ^ Lee Whitehead (December 3, 2007). "Exclusive: Joachim Hansen Confirms NYE Bout". MMA Weekly. Retrieved 2008-1-7. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= and |date= (help)
  9. ^ ""FieLDS K-1 PREMIUM 2007 Dynamite!!"". K-1 Grand Prix Website. Retrieved 2007-12-18.
  10. ^ Hall, Joe (January 2, 2008). "Five Memorable Moments from the Weekend". Retrieved January 8, 2008. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= and |date= (help)
  11. ^ Breen, Jordan (January 11, 2008). "Akiyama Camp Protests Misaki's KO Kick". Sherdog.com. Retrieved 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 2008-01-06. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

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