HIROYA
Hiroya began Karate at the age of 3, and started kick boxing in 4th grade. He made his K-1 debut at 15 years old, and became the center of attention during high school when K-1 star Masato recommended him as the next big thing.
TAKERU
Takeru started Karate in early grade school after being inspired by K-1 which was airing on TV.
Yang Ming
A rising young talent from the Chinese Kick boxing, Muay Thai industry will be making his first appearance on NYE. At the age of 20, Ming has fought over 40 professional fights, many of them winning by knock out.
Brett McDermott
A former professional Rugby player who has the physique as a tank. His physical confidence comes from the 15 years of being a professional rugby player and competing for team Ireland.
Vadim Nemkov
Vadim is a 3 time National Sambo Champion, and became the World Sambo Champion in 2014.
Jiri Prochazka
Jiri made his professional debut in 2012, and has fought 17 fights in 3 1/2 years and is currently on a 7 fight winning streak.
Bob Sapp
Bob Sapp practiced sports since a child, and ended up playing football in college. He played in the NFL starting NFL but could not compete much due to constant injuries.
Taro Akebono
Being the first ever foreigner to be titled as “Yokozuna”, Akebono sustained the popularity of Sumo’s golden era.
Fedor Emelianenko
Former RINGS Heavy weight champion, Former PRIDE Heavy weight champion. Back in 2000, Fedor was praised as the pound for pound, 1 out of 6 billion fighter in the world.
Kazushi Sakuraba
Back in the PRIDE days, he fought many legendary fights as the “Gracie Hunter".