Snapshot of the Day: Joachim Hansen

by Chris Nelson on Jul 21, 2008 4:23 PM EDT in MMA News

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"Hellboy" raises his newly-won DREAM Lightweight Championship belt aloft for the Osaka crowd to see after his first round TKO of Shinya Aoki at DREAM.5 early Monday morning.

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I wonder if they are regretting the whole multiple fights per night thing now.

by Day Man on Jul 21, 2008 4:29 PM EDT reply actions

“Hansen is so hot right now.” – Mugatu

by George Lucas on Jul 21, 2008 4:45 PM EDT reply actions

His head in that pic just looks…odd.

by Tim Burke on Jul 21, 2008 4:49 PM EDT reply actions

Which makes it no different than any other picture. He’s a great fighter with a very odd head.

by AJB on Jul 21, 2008 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions

I gotta say, Dream Lightweight tournament has been amazing. Some really great fights. Personally, watching this was more exciting than the UFC or Affliction over the weekend.

by pud333 on Jul 21, 2008 5:50 PM EDT reply actions

That should be alvarez.

by asmiley420 on Jul 21, 2008 5:52 PM EDT reply actions

True, but I don’t think Alvarez could have beaten Aoki with the shape his eye was in. When he was talking to Bas and Kenny after he announced he was out of the match, he sounded concussed.

Plus this sets up a killer rematch for a future DREAM card. New Year’s Eve, maybe?

by Chris Nelson on Jul 21, 2008 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, a rematch with Hansen and Alvarez would be awesome. Gotta love how Hellboy called out Alvarez as the person he wants to defend his title against. It’s great when fighters want to avenge their losses right away.

by pud333 on Jul 21, 2008 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions

It was also cool to see Alvarez cheering Hansen’s win.

by Mike Fagan on Jul 21, 2008 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions

I didnt get a chance to check out the whole dream card yet, so i missed the interview. That sucks for him, i hope he gets an oppurtunity soon.. New years would be perfect. Aw the End of the year cards… possibly a penn vs. gsp….alvarez vs. hellboy… plus more… i cant wait!!!!

by asmiley420 on Jul 21, 2008 6:34 PM EDT reply actions

Has Aoki stopped crying yet?

by Tim Burke on Jul 21, 2008 7:06 PM EDT reply actions

Great fights…I really wanted to see Alvarez /Aoki…It is a great thing when the public has the priveledge to see the demonstration of respect that Hansen and Alvarez have for each other….I can not wait for Dream 6 where everybody cries…

by Kel on Jul 24, 2008 8:01 AM EDT reply actions