Dynamite

December 31, 2004

Osaka Dome

Osaka, Japan

K-1's year ending show, Dynamite, is starting to take shape as two fights have been announced along with

six participants. First up, 2004 K-1 Max tournament runner-up Masato will face K-1 Max veteran Norifumi

"Kid" Yamamoto. Next, UFC  legend Royce Gracie will return to action against former Sumo champion

Akebono. Akebono will be looking for his first win in his sixth appearance in K-1, this time fighting under

free fight rules. Gracie stands roughly 6' and weighs under 200 lbs. while Akebono stands roughly 6"8"

and weighs in around 500 lbs. Also expected to participate in the event are K-1 veterans Jerome

Le Banner, Kazuyuki Fujita, and Bob Sapp along with 2004 Olympic Greco-Roman wrestling (211.5 lbs)

Gold medalist Karam Ibragim, Bobby Ologun, and Judo champion Akiyama Yoshihiro.

Line-up so far:

Fight 1 - K-1 Rules

Masato vs. Norifumi "Kid" Yamamoto

Fight 2 - Free Fight Rules

Akebono vs. Royce Gracie

Also expected to participate:

- Kazuyuki Fujita

- Karam Ibragim

- Jerome Le Banner

- Bobby Ologun

- Bob Sapp

- Akiyama Yoshihiro

Card subject to change

(11/25/04)