Joachim Hansen vs Shinya Aoki rubbermatch confirmed for DREAM 11 on Oct. 6

by Stefan Manojlovic on Aug 5, 2009 8:22 PM EDT Comment 11 comments

We all knew it was coming. And today Fighting and Entertainment Group (FEG) made it official.

Grappling sensation Shinya Aoki is set to do battle with DREAM 2008 lightweight grand prix winner Joachim Hansen for the promotion's lightweight strap at DREAM 11 from the Yokohama Arena in Yokohama, Japan, on Oct. 6.

The pair has faced off twice before, both claiming a victory against one another. 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. The Norwegian brawler 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.

However, "Hell Boy" 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 battle Aoki at DREAM 10, which took place just last month. The bout was officially announced, but Hansen was abruptly pulled from the card by DREAM officials and Vitor Ribeiro inserted in his place. Aoki went on to earn a decision.

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 Oct. 6.

Fingers crossed.

DREAM 11 will host to the conclusion of the featherweight grand prix and the "Super Hulk" open weight tournament semifinals.

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)

Featherweight grand prix reserve bout:
Kazuyuki Miyata (7-7) vs. Daiki Hata (11-5-3).

"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)

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YES AN AWESOME MATCH AND CARD! GO MAYHEM BUT I THINK WARREN GONNA GET SCREWED SOME HOW THERE GONNA SET UP A KID REMATCH WITH WARREN I BET KID IS GONNA BE IN THE BACK UP MATCH. YOU’LL SEE

by T-BAG on Aug 5, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

nah warren has dream dominated and kid got exposed. i called him winning the tourney a long time ago, hes a mini hendo

but anyways what i came to talk about!

WAR HELLBOY! first round ko

by Jared on Aug 5, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I remember watching Joe Warren on the GP first round. Me and another dude online were picking on his generic name. Then he comes and beats Beebe and Kid back to back. Shut me up.

Aoki won’t get lazy vs Hellboy again. Aoki has been active, and will submit him, as long as he doesn’t try to kick his way to a fantasy knockout of his. He’s right up there with Maia, Hughes, Shields, Sherk, and Filho in “Most Unlikely to Win by Standing KO”. I’m going to go out on a limb, and say Aoki by submission.

My favorite fighter is on this card, GEGARD MOUSASI FOR THE F*CKING WIN!!! Gonna drop some oversized cans to get that belt!

I’m also looking forward to seeing “Mini Cro Cop” Zelg Galesic back in action.

by Synyster on Aug 5, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I like your Picks SYNYSTER!!!!!!!!!!

by NM on Aug 5, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

My boy Bibiano Fernandes is taking this GP baby and ride off into the top 10 and possible future p4p sunset. My #1 prospect at this moment for sure. Man, Warren is mini hendo but he was making a lot of BJJ no no’s in his last fight simply due to his inexperience and tendency as a wrestler to push hard for the oppressive top control. Still he’s gonna have an awesome career after he gets armbarred by the flash.

by NameNotRequired on Aug 5, 2009 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Looking forward to this card, as I do for all the DREAM events.

I too, was on here the day of Round 1 of the Featherweight tourny saying that Joe Warren fights just like a young-mini Hendo. He has the same exact fighting stance, a serious chin, top notch Greco Roman skills, and when he comes out to fight, he is pissed!

Is Jacare really going to be fighting on this card and still fight Jake Shields in SF?

Gegard is the lock of the night. I also like Takaya and Minowa and Aoki

by ViolentMike on Aug 6, 2009 9:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs