DREAM 11: Joachim Hansen vs Shinya Aoki rematch set for Oct. 6
by Stefan Manojlovic on Jul 20, 2009 5:32 PM EDT
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Japan’s Fighting and Entertainment Group (FEG) has announced that WAMMA lightweight champion Shinya Aoki is set to do battle with DREAM 2008 lightweight grand prix winner Joachim Hansen for the promotions lightweight strap at DREAM 11 from the Yokohama Arena in Yokohama, Japan, on Oct. 6.
This will be the third showdown between the pair.
Their first meeting would go down at Pride Shockwave 2006 which would see "Hellboy" succumb to the ground game of the "Tobikan Judan" and become part of the ever growing highlight reel of Aoki’s by being victimized via gogoplata.
However the second encounter would go a little differently.
They would end up facing off again in the DREAM Lightweight Tournament Final at DREAM 5 in July of 2008.
Aoki was trying to work his ground game as usual, when Hansen decided he wanted no part of it and got back to his feet and threw a earth shattering left punch to the jaw of the still grounded Aoki. This would leave him dazed and prepped for more punishment courtesy of some nasty strikes forcing the referee to jump in and save the helpless victim.
Now a rubber match is in place for one of the combatants to get the upper hand on the scorecard.
Hansen hasn’t competed since his last clash with Aoki in the summer of 2008.
He was set to throw down with highly regarded lightweight standout Gesias "JZ" Calvancante in a non-title bout at ‘FieLDS Dynamite!! 2008′ on New Years Eve until Hansen failed pre-fight medicals and was forced to pull out of the fight with a mysterious "head injury" just hours before the event.
He was apparently back to full fitness and ready to scrap at DREAM 10 which took place earlier today and was set to face off against Aoki. The bout was officially announced, but Hansen was abruptly pulled from the card by DREAM officials and inserted in his place was Vitor Ribeiro, who Aoki managed to garner a decision over.
Now it appears whatever problems between Hansen and DREAM have now subsided, though it wouldn’t be at all surprising if they re-emerged and more mysterious shenanigans take place before we reach October 6.
DREAM 11 will also play host to the conclusion of the featherweight grand prix, the "Super Hulk" open weight tournament semifinals are also set for the event.
Here is the current line-up for DREAM 11:
DREAM Lightweight title:
Joachim Hansen (19-7-1) vs. Shinya Aoki (21-4)
DREAM middleweight title:
Jason Miller (22-6) vs. Ronaldo Souza (10-2)
Featherweight grand prix semifinals:
Joe Warren (2-0) vs. Bibiano Fernandes (5-2)
Hiroyuki Takaya (11-6-1) vs. Hideo Tokoro (22-16-1)
"Super Hulk" open weight grand prix semifinals:
Hong Man-Choi (2-2) vs. Ikuhisa Minowa (42-30-8)
Gegard Mousasi (25-2-1) vs. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou (6-4)
Non-tournament bout:
Zelg Galesic (9-4) vs. Andrews Nakahara (2-1)
For more on DREAM 11 click here .
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I love these guys’ fights. I’m going with Aoki this time. Triangle.
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 20, 2009 5:34 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah Aoki for sure this time!Great card!
by Alpha Male 360 on Jul 20, 2009 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Aoki went to Thailand prior this morning fight!He showed improving MT today!
by Alpha Male 360 on Jul 20, 2009 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Yea he has done that a couple of times. He’s been really working on his neck wrestling and clinch work to set up his takedowns and flying subs/guard pulls because a lot of guys are becoming savy about defending the body locks or can straight muscle him around.
by NameNotRequired on Jul 20, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah I remember have seen a video of him working his clinch game with Lamsongkram in Thailand!
Hey NNR did you know that GSP is confirm for the ADCC?
by Alpha Male 360 on Jul 20, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
No i did not but now it’s more interesting. Especially after the work he’s put in with John Danaher, i give him a much better shot this time at a good showing. Maybe he might even get revenge on Leo whom i belive is confirmed. God i can’t wait. Maia is still a question though isn’t he? Especially with Hendo fighting at 103, the winner of Marqy-Maia gets the title shot so i bet he opts out.
by NameNotRequired on Jul 20, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep Leo’s been confirmed.That’s the buzz…to see if they are both gonna fight again.Also confirmed GG and Marquard.So i’m thinking that Maia will probably be there also since their fight is one month before and them and Silva will have fought in August.So the UFC won’t set up a title fight before Nov. or Dec.
by Alpha Male 360 on Jul 20, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice but i don’t wanna get my hopes up for Maia it would be too much of a letdown. Man i still get chills watching him hit that sick armbar on flavio in the championship last time.
by NameNotRequired on Jul 21, 2009 1:42 AM EDT up reply actions
yeah this card is looking real good, i knew aoki would want a rematch with him and i think he will win.
by roy on Jul 20, 2009 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions
aoki sucks and is gonna lose, way overrated
by randy murders on Jul 20, 2009 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions
THis fight can go either way. Classic Grappler vs. Striker. whoever takes the fight into their world wins!
by JOhn G on Jul 20, 2009 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions
i agree john, i just hate when people say someone sucks and won’t back up what they say.
by roy on Jul 20, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions
aoki sucks? you lost ya damn mind? If you like Demien Maia then you like Aoki!
by JOhn G on Jul 20, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
randy murders, do you even know who Aoki is???? Overrated phhhhhhhh thats a good one. That doesnt seem like a very educated comment!!!!!!
by Spyder on Jul 20, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
im with you man i wanna see the new aoki’s pants, shorts or whatever he’ll use jajaja
by Ryosuke on Jul 20, 2009 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions
That sleeve is one of the most bad ass tattoos in MMA.
by Heaton on Jul 20, 2009 5:36 PM EDT reply actions
Hansen seems to blow hot and cold, but I’ll go for him in this one.
Also, UFC 103 – Franklin vs Henderson at 205
by nick on Jul 20, 2009 5:42 PM EDT reply actions
yeah serious, just saw it on ufc.com. had to double take when i read it, guess it means no 185 title shot then.
in all honesty i dont know if this fight really offers either of these guys a great deal.
by nick on Jul 20, 2009 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow…I totally agree.
-On another note tho Hansen’s sleeve is the most bad ass tat in MMA.
by Heaton on Jul 20, 2009 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions
you guys are so wrong….best ink is alan belcher lmao
by JG on Jul 20, 2009 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions
by that i mean UFC 103, not aoki vs hansen, which will be great.
by Sparrow on Jul 20, 2009 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Pretty good card so far should be interesting to see what Aoki does differently this time.Gotta say though Joe Warren (2-0) vs. Bibiano Fernandes (5-2) and Gegard Mousasi (25-2-1) vs. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou (6-4)are the fights i want to see the most.
by Khaos_Warrior on Jul 20, 2009 6:43 PM EDT reply actions
Aoki’s fight this morning sucked big time, only reason I sat through it was to see the finals of the grand prix tourney.
by Woody on Jul 20, 2009 7:02 PM EDT reply actions
This is shaping up to be a great card, 2 title fights and the final rounds of the FW tourny.
by DL92 on Jul 20, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions
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