Apr
29
2008
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DREAM 2 – Olympia

Dream.2 Middle Weight Grandprix 2008 1st Round was promoted by DREAM. It took place on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama City, Japan.

The event hosted the opening round of the promotion’s Middleweight Grand Prix. All bouts were conducted under DREAM Rules, (1stR x 10 min, 2ndR x 5min) in an 84 kg/185 lbs weight class. The evening’s Main Event featured Kazushi Sakuraba of Japan and Brazilian kyokushin karateka Andrews Nakahara. It attracted a crowd of 21,397 and was broadcast live across Japan on the SkyPerfect pay-per-view.

Originally, a bout between Frank Trigg and Ronaldo Souza was scheduled, however Trigg cited a breakdown in communication between him and DREAM officials, which led to the bout being canceled. Yoshihiro Akiyama was scheduled to participate at the event, however he had to withdraw due to injuries suffered during his bout with Kazuo Misaki at Yarennoka!

Kiyoshi Tamura dropped out of the quarter-finals citing a broken hand from his bout with Masakatsu Funaki. Many believe though the real reason is his reluctance to fight Kazushi Sakuraba, his old wrestling mentor and competitor.

Match Winner Loser Method Round Time
1 Shinya Aoki Gesias Calvancante Decision (Unanimous) 2 5:00
2 Taiei Kin Ikuhisa Minowa Decision (Unanimous) 2 5:00
3 Dong Sik Yoon Shungo Oyama Decision (Unanimous) 2 5:00
4 Zelg Galesic Magomed Sultanakhmedov Submission (Armbar) 1 1:40
5 Ronaldo Souza Ian Murphy Submission (Rear Naked Choke) 1 3:38
6 Kiyoshi Tamura Masakatsu Funaki TKO (Punches) 1 0:57
7 Gegard Mousasi Denis Kang Submission (Triangle Choke) 1 3:10
8 Kazushi Sakuraba Andrews Nakahara Submission (Neck Crank) 1 8:20
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