DREAM.7 Live Results and Commentary

by Chris Nelson on Mar 8, 2009 3:00 AM EST in News Comment 531 comments

The Year of the Featherweights begins tonight as DREAM kicks off its Featherweight Grand Prix with DREAM.7 at Saitama Super Arena. The show begins at 3 AM ET (about two hours after UFC 96 ends; don't forget to set your clocks forward an hour at 2 AM local time) and I'll be here to give you full play-by-play and commentary. I sincerely hope you'll stay up and join in the discussion for what should be a fantastic night/morning of small men doing battle.

And if you've got some time to kill before the night's festivities, why not try...

- Tony Loiseleur's notes from the pre-fight press conference
- Japan-MMA's DREAM.7 predictions
- Bloody Elbow's DREAM.7 Preview (Part One & Part Two)
- Nightmare Of Battle's traditional Final Preparations post

Not long until show time now, which means the actual fights should start in 40 minutes or so. Right now it's soothing beach scenes and smooth adult contemporary on SkyPerfect TV. The broadcast should be starting any minute.

We're live! The FWGP and DREAM FW Championship belts are chilling, looking nice and puroresu on a clothed table in the center of the ring. We're shown a short but stirring video tribute to the late Grand Master Helio Gracie, followed by a few words from Yuki Nakai and Kazushi Sakuraba (which I can't understand). Announcer Lenne Hardt (aka Screaming PRIDE Lady) announces that DREAM.7 is dedicated to the memory of Helio and the crowd is asked to observe a minute of silence in honor. It's a moving, classy and very appropriate way to begin the show.

Referee Yuji Shimada is introduced and promptly booed. Everything is back to normal.

DREAM.7 Quick Results
Bibiano Fernandes def. Takafumi Otsuka via Unanimous Decision
Joe Warren def. Chase Beebe via TKO (Cut) following Round 1
Abel Cullum def. Akiyo Nishiura via Unanimous Decision
Mitsuhiro Ishida def. Daisuke Nakamura via Unanimous Decision
Shinya Aoki def. David Gardner via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 5:58 of Round 1
Tatsuya Kawajiri def. Ross Ebanez via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 4:04 of Round 1
Yoshiro Maeda def. Micah Miller via Unanimous Decision
Hiroyuki Takaya def. Kim Jong Won via KO (Punches) at 0:40 of Round 2
Masakazu Imanari def. Atsushi Yamamoto via Split Decision

Play-by-play follows in the full entry.

Takafumi Otsuka vs. Bibiano Fernandes

Round 1: Left low kick from Otsuka. Bibiano catches it and wrestles Otsuka to the mat after a brief struggle. Fernandes peppering with ineffective elbows and short punches to Otsuka's shoulder from the top, trying for side control but Otsuka's got the Brazilian's left leg trapped. Now Bibiano steps over and looks for mount but Otsuka traps his right leg. Otsuka is keeping himself out of serious trouble on the mat with the BJJ whiz but in doing so is completely negating any offense. Fernandes' punchs from the top coming more frequently now. Fernandes postures up, stands and begins lunging through Otsuka's guard with big downward shots. Several land, bloodying Otsuka's nose. Bibiano Fernandes is issued a yellow card. The reason why is not immediately clear to me, but it may have been for "stalling" by standing over the downed Otsuka and not allowing him up. Rubbish call. Left head kick from Otsuka grazes. They clinch and stall, Otsuka works out of it with some dirty boxing. Otsuka taunting Fernandes now with some "Wicky Akiyo" type moves. Bibiano takes the bait and lunges with a huge overhand right which whiffs. More taunting from Otsuka; 3 minutes left in the opening frame. Otsuka with some nice 3- and 4-punch combos which cause Bibiano to tie him up. With about one minute left in the round, the doctor is called over to look at Otsuka's bloodied nose. He's approved to continue and the action restarts. Bibiano wth a single leg, great balance from Otsuka though and they remain standing. Some nasty right hands from the clinch by the Brazilian as the round ends.

Round 2: A low kick from Fernandes momentarily chops Otsuka's leg from under him. Otsuka still sticking his arms out by his sides and mocking Fernandes. Fernandes shoots in and the pair scramble, and in an instant Bibiano is on Otsuka's back on the ground. Otsuka stands and walks to the ropes with Fernandes on his back, but he can't throw any shots because his hands are wrapping Bibiano's to prevent a choke attempt. Fernandes hops down, and a bloodied Otsuka screams across the ring at his opponent as they re-engage. Body kick attempt from Otsuka is caught and he's nearly taken down again. Otsuka clinches up against the ropes and again the doctor is called. I'm thinking this referee is not on the up and up. The fight is restarted after almost no break. Otsuka is dropped by a shot and shoots for a single leg, Fernandes spralws and hammers away at his head but Otsuka manages to stand. The Japanese fighter is still in this but clearly frustrated and wobbled as Fernandes plows him to the mat again. The fight ends with Otsuka on his back, his legs bicycling away at a standing Fernandes.

BloodyElbow.com scores the fight for Bibiano Fernandes.

Bibiano Fernandes def. Takafumi Otsuka via Unanimous Decision

Chase Beebe vs. Joe Warren

Round 1: Warren clinches twice early and attempts to throw knees up the middle, but Beebe keeps some distance. They separate and Warren comes charging in with an ugly right hand that completely misses Beebe. Again Warren tries to clinch and this time Beebe flops on top of him and attempts to secure back mount; Warren muscles out. As expected, Warren's stand-up does not look good so far and he seems obsessed with the clinch. Nice right hook from Beebe. Now Beebe putting together combinations as he keeps Warren at range. Warren bullrushes directly into a standing guillotine and is able to escape, but not without eating some knees. The Greco-Roman champ is having a tough time answering Beebe's reach, and Beebe is picking him apart with jabs and leg kicks. Warren ties Beebe up from the side and hits a nice suplex. 3 minutes left in the round. Warren isn't able to mount much offense from outside Beebe's guard and allows Chase to stand. Warren bullrushes again, but this time Beebe bounces off the ropes and Warren uses the momentum to put him flat on his back with a double leg. Warren mounts some slight offense from the mount before Beebe bucks and escapes. One last double leg from Warren punctuates the round.

Joe Warren is announced the winner almost immediately after the round ends. Beebe looks dejected on his stool and appears to have thrown in the towel. Oh wait, nope, it's a massive cut over Beebe's from a Warren knee. The ringside doctor has stopped the fight.

On his way out of the ring, Warren exclaims "Holy shit! That is not like wrestling."

Joe Warren def. Chase Beebe via TKO (Doctor's Stoppage) after Round 1

Akiyo Nishiura vs. Abel Cullum

Round 1: The pink-haired brawler surprisingly begins the match by rushing into the submission fighter's guard, where he's unable to do much after the first full minute. Nishiura stands and Cullum follows, charging "Wicky" into a corner where he works for a takedown. Akiyo defends momentarily but is eventually caught off balance. Cullum takes Nishiura's back, but "Wicky" spins out and into guard. Cullum traps Akiyo's arm and cinches up an armbar, but Nishiura rolls with it and escapes impressively. Soon after, Nishiura is standing in front of Cullum again and the New Mexico native nearly traps the arm once more. Akiyo realizes the danger and allows Cullum to stand, but he's dropped by a quick right hand and Cullum pounces. Akiyo recovers quickly and reverses into Abel's guard once more, where Cullum again isolates his man's right arm. Nishiura escapes again. Cullum working over Nishiura in the corner with knees. Sloppy left head kick attempt from "Wicky" is taken advantage of and now Cullum finds himself in full mount. Akiyo bucks and rolls to his side, but he's eating shots from the very active Cullum. 30 seconds remaining in the round. Bucked off, Cullum's in side control now and still landing flush shots to the face of Nishiura. Cullum attempts a wild flying heel kick / guard pass as the bell rings to signal the end of the round.

Round 2: Feed troubles, missed first minute of round. Cullum in Nishiura's guard in the corner. Abel moves to side control, now full mount as "Wicky" turns to escape and Cullum takes his back sitting. No hooks in, though, and Akiyo postures out and ties up until the ref restarts them in the center of the ring. Cullum moving boldly ahead, throwing big haymakers up at his taller opponent. Akiyo responds with a right hand of his own - from the angle it's not clear if he dropped Cullum or if Cullum tried to pull guard. One minute left. Another right hand stumbles Cullum. He bounces off the ropes and straight into "Wicky" for the takedown. Nishiura is in guard with 20 seconds left in the round. Feed cuts out again and the cards are being read when we return.

BloodyElbow.com scores the fight for Abel Cullum.

Abel Cullum def. Akiyo Nishiura via Unanimous Decision

Mitsuhiro Ishida vs. Daisuke Nakamura

Round 1: Nakamura in his wrestling boots and trunks, Ishida in his standard shorts with grappling shoes. After a minute of tentative stand-up, Ishida shoots for a double leg against the ropes and inadvertantly runs into an omoplata attempt from Nakamura. Ishida escapes, now to north-south position, kneeing Daisuke in the head. Nakamura stands and is promptly dropped onto his face again, but Ishida's waist-lock takedown leaves him vulnerable to a standing keylock attempt. Ishida attempts to somersault out, but winds up on his knees with Nakamura still controlling his right arm. Ishida breaks free, both men stand, and Ishida slams Nakamura down again immediately with a suplex. Once again Nakamura hangs on to the arm of the "Endless Fighter," and once again Ishida struggles and breaks free. More knees by Ishida to the head of a turtling Nakamura. Nakamura rolls and Ishida is in his closed guard. A cut is visible on the right eyebrow of Nakamura now. The fight is paused momentarily, the doctor checks, approves, and the fighters are restarted with Ishida in half-guard. The scramble and stand with one minute left in the frame. Ishida staying outside Nakamura's range as Nakamura throws up kicks with his boots. Single leg from Ishida and the round appropriately ends with Nakamura on his back trying for an arm.

Round 2: Ishida shoots for a leg and Nakamura jumps for the flying armbar! Ishida's ready for it and shucks him off. Ishida moves to full mount momentarily but winds up back in half guard with - yep! - Nakamura looking for a kimura. Ishida is working, mounting offense and punching when he's able, but Nakamura is locking him up and neutralizing well. Nakamura looks exhausted as he attempts to stand with Ishida wrapped around his back. Nakamura tries for a desperation toehold(?) as the fight ends.

BloodyElbow.com scores the fight for Mitsuhiro Ishida

Mitsuhiro Ishida def. Daisuka Nakamura via Unanimous Decision

Shinya Aoki vs. David Gardner

Round 1: Aoki shoots a single leg, Gardner sprawls and Aoki pulls guard. Gardner pounding away with shot furiously as Aoki flips over him and takes his back. Aoki is secured, body triangle locked in, but Gardner is controlling his right wrist. Now Aoki gets both arms free and begins elbowing and punching the shoulders and head of Gardner. Actually these elbows look a lot like the ones that "JZ" laid on Aoki to turn their first match into a No Contest, except from the back mount. Hm. Gardner sits up, Aoki keeping his distance while sitting behind him so as not to eat shots over the shoulder. Aoki punching the sides of Gardner's head, loosens him up a bit and goes for a rear naked choke. Gardner chins down and defends, Aoki turns it to a neck crank but Gardner survives and Aoki releases. Gardner flips over to Aoki's guard, then stands and literally runs away, leaving Aoki looking incredulous on the mat. Dodging punches from Gardner, Aoki scrambles and secures back mount again. This time he sinks in a DEEP rear naked choke, flattens his opponent out, and Gardner is forced to tap.

Shinya Aoki def. David Gardner via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 5:58 of Round 1

Tatsuya Kawajiri vs. Ross Ebanez

Round 1:Ross Ebanez is issued a yellow card prior to the fight, presumably for missing weight. After some cursory trading, Kawajiri double legs Ebanez into the corner of the ring. "Crusher" in half guard, tying up the arms of the Hawaiian, steps over to full mount. Kawajiri is flattening and smothering, with Ebanez now controling Kawajiri's arms from the bottom as Kawajiri attempts to shoulder shrug away. Ebanez rolls and the Japanese fighter takes back mount with a body triangle. Kawajiri looking for the rear naked choke. Ebanez defending ably, punching his hips up for leverage. Kawajiri's right arm snakes under Ebanez' chin as his left softens him up with a shot. The right slips under, Kawajiri falls back and Ebanez taps.

Tatsuya Kawajiri def. Ross Ebanez via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 4:03 of Round 1

I don't speak Japanese but I definitely heard Kawajiri say "JZ Calvan" as he addressed the crowd after the fight.

Yoshiro Maeda vs. Micah Miller

Round 1: Miller jabbing, feinting, throwing some leg kicks and body shots in the opening two minutes. Maeda trying to duck inside and work out Miller's crazy height advantage. The size diference between the two is highlighted by the lanky Miller wearing black tights. Maeda with a takedown, dives into Miller's guard and straight into the ropes. They're restarted. Miller trying to work the rubber guard, winds up getting passed on his right side. Maeda stuck in half guard with Miller's right leg underneath. Now Maeda postures up and Miller closes guard, hanging off of the underside of the Japanese fighter. Miller still trying to pull rubber guard, transitions to a loose triangle which Maeda postures up from and begins to knee Miller in the ass, much to the crowd's delight. Miller has both of Maeda's arms trapped now in his guard, but not tight enough to force a tap. Maeda trying to muscle out backwards as Miller punches away to the top of his head. The referee restarts them with about 3 minutes left. Miller charges and jumps guard working on a possible omoplata. He's really got a hold of Maeda's arm. But Maeda scrambles out, now raining shots down through Miller's guard. Miller grabs a leg, working for a heel hook. Maeda escapes, Miller follows and moves to side control, landing a couple knees before the bell rings.

I missed it somehow, but both Maeda and Miller received a yellow card for stalling during the first round.

Round 2: Maeda wrestles Miller against the ropes after catching a low kick. Maeda with a quick takedown and Miller pulls guard again near the corner; they're immediately restarted in the center by the ref. They work back to the feet. Now it's Miller pushing Maeda on the ropes, bringing knees up and over the clinch. Maeda picking Miller up and plowing him to the ground, just controlling position as Miller sits in the corner and punches away at Maeda's back and head. With 20 seconds left, Miller grabs Maeda's left arm and attempts to eek out a last ditch armbar, but they're tight in the corner and Miller just receives another knee to his ass for the trouble.

BloodyElbow.com scores the fight for Yoshiro Maeda.

Yoshiro Maeda def. Micah Miller via Unanimous Decision

Hiroyuki Takaya vs. Kim Jong Won

Round 1: Both men tentative in the opening 90 seconds. Takaya hits a nice right low kick. Won trying to work his right jab but it's very pitty pat and the left doesn't follow. Teep kick from Won to keep the "Bancho" at distance. Right jab-left hook from Won connects. More leg kicks from Takaya. Won appears to have been hit with a glancing low blow; the ref halts the action but Won recovers almost immediately. Won gaining confidence now, throwing body punches, more front kicks. Another sharp leg kick from Takaya, followed by a right body kick that's caught by Won, who drags him across the ring and to the floor. The "Streetfight Bancho's" back is to the ropes in a sitting position, now agains the ringpost as he postures up, but Won drops him back down. Won controlling position in the corner, not throwing any shots but with a waistlock, looking to flatten Takaya out. It's not happening, and now Won is holding up the action. A few knees from Won, some more waiting and the ref restarts them. Night right straight from Takaya, right in the mush. Takaya is tagging won and, to the judoka's credit, he's barely flinched. Won wrestles him down with a single leg, but Takaya bounces back up and leans on the ropes. Restart. Another nice right straight connects for Takaya, followed by more leg kicks. Won looks to be slowing now as the leg kicks accumulate, and Takaya backs him into the corner as the round expires, stringing together five or six rapid punches to the head and body of Won.

Round 2: After throwing a few more leg kicks to open the round, Takaya crumples Won with another vicious right straight followed by a left uppercut. Some extra shots connect with Won on the mat as the ref scrambles to call a halt to the bout.

Hiroyuki Takaya def. Kim Jong Won via KO (Punches) at 0:40 of Round 2

Masakazu Imanari vs. Atsushi Yamamoto

Round 1:Yamamoto bounces around a completely motionless Imanari. Imanari now getting into it (if you want to call it that) with the unorthodox southpaw stance. He throws a lazy kick and slips, but Yamamoto threw a punch at the exact same moment. Yamamoto dives to the floor after the "Ashikan Judan," who immediately grabs at the Krazy Bee fighter's leg. Stream problems - why now?! Five minutes left in the round when we return and they're restarted from near the ropes with Yamamoto in Imanari's rubber guard. Imanari neutralizing any potential offense by tying Yamamoto up completely. Now Imanari with heels to the back of the head of Atsushi. With his head in a guillotine, Atsushi Yamamoto is stood up and given a yellow card. They restart, Imanari jogging around with hands at his side. Now sticks an arm straight out in Yamamoto's face. Now a funky "Wicky" type dance. Finally Imanari with some high kicks. Yamamoto looks to move in but Imanari dances away and eats a slapping low kick on the meat of the calf. Yamamoto attacks and Imanari gladly pulls guard, isolating KID's pupil's left arm in an omoplata attempt before spinning into side control. Imanari sits up, grabs Yamoto's left arm and lays back to stretch out the armbar, but Atsushi rolls and winds up on top. Imanari releases the arm for full guard. Yamamoto keeping busy from open guard with punches as Imanari tries to push out or angle for an arm.

Round 2: Imanari flops to guard, but Yamamoto won't follow. Yamamoto charges and this time Imanari gets it to the floor, where he's scooted around the ring by Atsushi, who looks for any chance to strike without having his wrists controlled. Imanari is really holding on now, not actively looking for a submission. Imanari is issued a yellow card for stalling. More goofy dancing and jogging from Imanari, who is content to issue no offense on the feet and frustrate Yamamoto, who slaps away with leg kicks and the occasional cluster of punches which don't connect. Imanari shoots, Yamamoto sprawls and Imanari uses the sprawl to pull rubber guard. Yamamoto postures and Imanari grabs at an arm, but Yamamoto flees with the quickness. Imanari pulls him down yet again. Omoplata attempt from Imanari as the fight ends and Yamamoto bounces to his corner, quite confident in the win. I wouldn't be so sure.

BloodyElbow.com scores the fight for Masakazu Imanari

Masakazu Imanari def. Atsushi Yamamoto via Split Decision

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HDNet is not airing this live?

are they?

by Discman2 on Mar 7, 2009 5:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

nope, unless its streaming online which I haven’t seen yet then it’ll suck, cuz I wanted to stay up and watch it after UFC and like to be here for discussion…but will somehow have to try and avoid the results til HD net plays it, which will be impossible…

by Reaser on Mar 7, 2009 5:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

nevermind…disreguard above post…

tonight will be the best night ever…UFC and DREAM!!!

by Reaser on Mar 7, 2009 5:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Bah… HDNet is airing this next Friday at 9pm.

by Discman2 on Mar 7, 2009 5:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I know, total suckfest. At least we have live Sengoku in HD to look forward to on March 20th!

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by Chris Nelson on Mar 7, 2009 5:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

If HDnet had at least shown it tomorrow I could have skipped the stream but a week is too much. Blasphemy.

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Mar 7, 2009 7:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

So...

Chris, you’ll be up for this at 3 AM? I need someone to bullshit with because Smoogy is going to puss out. LOL

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by Leland Roling on Mar 7, 2009 5:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Absolutely. Gonna tuck in for a quick disco nap now, then MMA til dawn.

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by Chris Nelson on Mar 7, 2009 6:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Nice, it’s a damn good thing SkyPerfect is giving us this gift.

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by Leland Roling on Mar 7, 2009 6:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I will also be awake and trolling. Mwahahaha etc.

by AnonymousA on Mar 7, 2009 6:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Should also be awake for this.

http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com

by Mike Fagan on Mar 8, 2009 12:45 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Sweet! The gang’s partially here.

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by Chris Nelson on Mar 8, 2009 12:47 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I might be around. We’ll see if I can find a good feed.

"I see him beating Anderson Silva. I see him picking him apart. Him at a 131 years old...(trails off)." - Tito on Belfort at Affliction:DOR

by Rundownloser on Mar 7, 2009 6:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

streaming

is illegal. For shame

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Mar 7, 2009 7:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I'll PROBABLY

be awake for this one. At least I hope I can pull it off.

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by Brent Brookhouse on Mar 7, 2009 6:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Brent, don’t bitch out. 3 AM or bust.

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by Leland Roling on Mar 7, 2009 8:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

My job has had me..

up all night the past few nights with oncall stuff so I think I’ll be able to make it.

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by Brent Brookhouse on Mar 7, 2009 8:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Useless Stat of the Day: Smallest DREAM Evah!

The highest weight on tonight’s card is 74kg/163 lbs.

DREAM.1: 10 fights – 2 HW, 1 WW, 7 LW
DREAM.2: 8 fights – 7MW, 1 LW
DREAM.3: 8 fights – 2 MW, 1 WW, 4 LW, 1 FW
DREAM.4: 8 fights – 2 HW, 4 MW, 1 LW, 1 FW
DREAM.5: 10 fights – 1 HW, 1 MW, 1 WW, 5 LW, 2 FW
DREAM.6: 12 fights – 2 HW, 6 MW, 1 WW, 2 LW, 1 FW
DREAM.7: 9 fights – 1 WW (74kg), 2 LW, 6 FW

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by Chris Nelson on Mar 7, 2009 6:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

DREAM BUSHIDO 1

by smoogy on Mar 7, 2009 7:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I need to get me some energy drinks.

by Tonley on Mar 7, 2009 7:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I’m just gonna snort some crack to keep me on my toes

by Discman2 on Mar 7, 2009 8:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

obviously I meant coke.

by Discman2 on Mar 7, 2009 8:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Stevia?

by ilostmydog on Mar 7, 2009 8:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Snort Stevia and you wouldn’t need sleep…ever.

by Tonley on Mar 7, 2009 8:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

In the words of Dennis Hopper, “Fuck that shit! PABST BLUE RIBBON!”

(Okay and maybe a 5 Hour Energy. And some Maker’s Mark.)

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by Chris Nelson on Mar 7, 2009 8:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Old Milwaukee and Dream. It’s going to be a good night.

Go Abel.

by Beer Monster on Mar 7, 2009 8:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

My predictions, yo.

Takafumi Otsuka vs. Bibiano Fernandes
Chase Beebe vs. Joe Warren
Akiyo Nishiura vs. Abel Cullum
Mitsuhiro Ishida vs. Daisuke Nakamura
Shinya Aokivs. David Gardner
Tatsuya Kawajiri vs. Ross Ebanez
Yoshiro Maeda vs. Micah Miller
Hiroyuki Takaya vs. Kim Jong Won
Masakazu Imanari vs. Atsushi Yamamoto

by AnonymousA on Mar 7, 2009 9:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

If you want to look at the records of each of the featherweight participants at DREAM 7 in more depth, check out the wiki section of Cage Potato.

by SamCupitt on Mar 8, 2009 1:00 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Does someone have Korean Rap to share?

by RoyalB on Mar 8, 2009 1:16 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KC8TgOQyvM

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by Chris Nelson on Mar 8, 2009 1:17 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Go Choi! Go Choi! Go Choi!

by RoyalB on Mar 8, 2009 1:21 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

It’s perhaps worth noting that Ross Ebanez was absent from the pre-fight presser because “he was working on making weight.” Not that it’ll change the outcome of the fight much.

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by Chris Nelson on Mar 8, 2009 1:19 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmE645VCPNE

by RoyalB on Mar 8, 2009 1:26 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Woahhhhh. Thanks for that. I’m more awake now.

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by Chris Nelson on Mar 8, 2009 1:30 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

you know how i KNOW im gay

those are the hottest dudes ive ever seen………………………

by JaTinkles on Mar 8, 2009 1:51 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

How do you guys watch the event? I wanna join the late night crowd.

by JaTinkles on Mar 8, 2009 1:36 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Yeah if anybody could guide me in the direction to be able to stay up as well that would be awesome.

by khara on Mar 8, 2009 1:44 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

im hoping the sopcast channell that had the rampage fight will have it also, but thats just a pipedream. im really getting into japanese mma and want to see a live event.

by JaTinkles on Mar 8, 2009 1:45 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

It will.

by AnonymousA on Mar 8, 2009 1:48 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

ahhhhhh yesssss! good man

by JaTinkles on Mar 8, 2009 1:51 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Miss out on DREAM? Hell no. I’ll be here.

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by IHateMMA on Mar 8, 2009 1:59 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

I cannot tell you how much I hope Gardner beats Aoki. Of course, the odds of that happening are something like 3833438-1

by Michaelthebox on Mar 8, 2009 3:03 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Aoki is the only guy i know on the card can anybody who knows more than my dumb butt about Japanese MMA tell me a few guys to watch for?

by JaTinkles on Mar 8, 2009 3:05 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Watch for Imanari Masakazu in the main event. In my opinion one of the favorites in the tournament. Yoshihiro Maeda and Hiroyuki Takaya have both formerly fought in the WEC and both like to brawl; they should each have exciting rights.

by AnonymousA on Mar 8, 2009 3:07 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

If you got a minute, take a look through my two preview posts (linked at the top of this post).

Otherwise:

- Joe Warren (debuting NCAA and World Greco-Roman wrestler)
- Bibiano Fernandes (BJJ champion who’s fought Kid Yamamoto and Urijah Faber)
- Masakazu Imanari (weirdo foot fetish leglock master, friend of Aoki)
- Micah Miller (brother of Cole Miller of TUF fame, trains with ATT, former WEC fighter)

I could go on, too many to name… you’re in for a treat, gonna be some great fights tonight…

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by Chris Nelson on Mar 8, 2009 3:09 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

sweet im getting excited.

by JaTinkles on Mar 8, 2009 3:10 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

oh and i did check out your post chris they where excellent.

by JaTinkles on Mar 8, 2009 3:11 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

OK guys

Y’all know it has started right?

"The path to enlightenment is through suffering"

by RearNakedChoker on Mar 8, 2009 3:11 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

"started"

the intros on these shows take FOREVER

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by Brent Brookhouse on Mar 8, 2009 3:11 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Also excited

I do not normally frequent this site but am also excited at the possibility of watching this show and discussing it in real time.

Assuming nobody comes up in here with spoilers then it should be a glorious few hours.

by IainLiddle on Mar 8, 2009 3:11 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Well...

start frequenting the site dammit!

…oh, and welcome

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by Brent Brookhouse on Mar 8, 2009 3:12 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Just making sure

I was thinking midnight til I factored in Daylights Savings.

About how long are the intros?

"The path to enlightenment is through suffering"

by RearNakedChoker on Mar 8, 2009 3:13 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Approximately wicked long.

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by Chris Nelson on Mar 8, 2009 3:13 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

At least Beatdown

is keeping me awake. The opening is a bit long, especially when my stream is in Japanese. Must stay awake…

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by achengy on Mar 8, 2009 3:13 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Everybody else listening to the Japanese commentary? It’s great!!

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by IHateMMA on Mar 8, 2009 3:14 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Listening to Beatdown

on mute right now….

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by achengy on Mar 8, 2009 3:15 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

listening to beatdown on mute?

that must be quiet

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by Brent Brookhouse on Mar 8, 2009 3:15 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Can someone throw a comment up when the first fight is about to start?

I’m working on other stuff at the moment…

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by Brent Brookhouse on Mar 8, 2009 3:14 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

You got it.

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by Chris Nelson on Mar 8, 2009 3:15 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Honoring Helio Gracie seems like a pretty classy thing to do.

by AnonymousA on Mar 8, 2009 3:14 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Helio Gracie tribute

Very classy of DREAM.

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by Chris Nelson on Mar 8, 2009 3:14 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

This Helio tribute is amazing.

UFC should be ashamed of their 3 second text blurb to honor Helio.

by a tommy point on Mar 8, 2009 3:16 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Helio

Considering how much business the Gracie name has done in Japan I think this is th right thing to do. Certainly a nicer touch than a quick RIP graphic followed by no other mention.

by IainLiddle on Mar 8, 2009 3:16 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

SAKU!!
my favorite fighter of alllllllltime

by JaTinkles on Mar 8, 2009 3:18 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Sakuraba now speaking about Helio.

by a tommy point on Mar 8, 2009 3:18 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Dream is pure class.

by a tommy point on Mar 8, 2009 3:19 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Was the other guy

Nakai, Yuki san?

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Mar 8, 2009 3:23 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

It was indeed.

(Hey skwirrl. :P)

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by Chris Nelson on Mar 8, 2009 3:24 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

boo IP check

I’m only coming back for latenight liveblogs I’ll keep my nose out of discussion lest I say something that pisses somebody off. (My last offense was saying I’d offer Karo 10 bucks to let me knee him in the face when I find him in SF begging money to buy junk) I guess thats questionable but I thought it wasn’t worth a warning

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Mar 8, 2009 3:29 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

You’re okay in my book, pal. Though I’ll never forget you spoiling the Darchinyan-Arce fight.

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by Chris Nelson on Mar 8, 2009 3:31 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

You've been given..

clearance to rejoin the community. Just be smart. You’re one of my favorites so it sucked to see you go the first time

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by Brent Brookhouse on Mar 8, 2009 3:32 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Thankee sai

Says the gunslinger (not the poster I don’t think he likes me)

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Mar 8, 2009 3:35 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Holy shit, I didn’t know it was you. Good to see you back.

"I see him beating Anderson Silva. I see him picking him apart. Him at a 131 years old...(trails off)." - Tito on Belfort at Affliction:DOR

by Rundownloser on Mar 8, 2009 7:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

And +1 for the gunslinger reference. Thankee-sai, long days, kiss my ass and go to heaven.

"I see him beating Anderson Silva. I see him picking him apart. Him at a 131 years old...(trails off)." - Tito on Belfort at Affliction:DOR

by Rundownloser on Mar 8, 2009 7:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

A full minute of silence. This is beautiful. The UFC really ought to be ashamed.

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by Chris Nelson on Mar 8, 2009 3:19 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I don’t mind being considered an MMA snob for liking Japanese MMA infinitely more than North American MMA. Moments like this are why.

by a tommy point on Mar 8, 2009 3:21 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Before we get too up in Japan’s nuts, these Dream pre-shows are like an hour long. A minute’s silence is no big thing.

by Michaelthebox on Mar 8, 2009 3:23 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Ah, no.

The 3 minute video package and two speeches, plus the moment of silence and dedication of Dream.7 in Helio’s memory are above and beyond. Though, certainly fitting for a man such as Helio.

by a tommy point on Mar 8, 2009 3:25 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Well, these Dream shows cater to hardcores and people who don’t have to pay money to watch.

Sad as it may be, Helio Gracie was an unknown to the average UFC fan. A big long tribute would have been inappropriate.

by Michaelthebox on Mar 8, 2009 3:32 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

i wish i could have watched him in his prime

by JaTinkles on Mar 8, 2009 3:19 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

lol did he take down helio on his gracie killing run?

by JaTinkles on Mar 8, 2009 3:20 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

This is a really awesome tribute…

by Tonley on Mar 8, 2009 3:20 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

yea its very well done

by JaTinkles on Mar 8, 2009 3:21 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

In the UFC version Dana White kicks open Helio’s casket and shouts at him, “Do you want to be a fucking fighter or not?” Then the reanimated Gracie submits White with an armbar.

by AnonymousA on Mar 8, 2009 3:21 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Guys...

we’re not trying to be jerks when we say we can’t have people providing links to streams in here…but we just CAN NOT HAVE IT

So don’t ask and don’t post

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by Brent Brookhouse on Mar 8, 2009 3:21 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Best part about DREAM are the fighter entrances.

"Families is where our nation finds hope, where wings take dream." -- George W. Bush, Oct. 18, 2000

by IHateMMA on Mar 8, 2009 3:21 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

WAR WICKY!!

by RoyalB on Mar 8, 2009 3:23 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

production value is MUCH MUCH higher than UFC

by JaTinkles on Mar 8, 2009 3:24 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

LOL Imanari nose picking

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by Mike Fagan on Mar 8, 2009 3:25 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

The most dangerous man in MMA

Imanari by Nosehook

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Mar 8, 2009 3:25 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

would it be weird...

for me to spend the event getting drunk and letting the combination of alcohol and tiredness turn into me rambling about how you’re all my best friends and we should hang out more?

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by Brent Brookhouse on Mar 8, 2009 3:27 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

As long as you leave out the “I LOVE YOU MANNNN!”, it’s all good.

by Beer Monster on Mar 8, 2009 3:27 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Go for it!

I expect to get there myself. There is much whisky yet to be consumed.

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by Chris Nelson on Mar 8, 2009 3:30 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

annnnnnnnnnnnd DREAM just hooked a fan!

by JaTinkles on Mar 8, 2009 3:27 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Alright Brent

They are doing the introductions now – probably only 20 more minutes till fight #1

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Mar 8, 2009 3:27 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

i would prefer that actually brent!

by JaTinkles on Mar 8, 2009 3:27 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Damn me for knowing Japanese.

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by IHateMMA on Mar 8, 2009 3:27 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Any translations you’d like to provide will be GREATLY appreciated and added to the main post.

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by Chris Nelson on Mar 8, 2009 3:28 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I typed, “not.”

I’ve been getting some glitches here for some reason. =/

Sorry if I teased ya.

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by IHateMMA on Mar 8, 2009 3:30 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

hahaha, no worries

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by Chris Nelson on Mar 8, 2009 3:33 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

If they say “yatta” or “baka” I’ll translate. LOL

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by IHateMMA on Mar 8, 2009 3:35 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I tried...

Rosetta Stone and all that. But I just suck too much at learning

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by Brent Brookhouse on Mar 8, 2009 3:28 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

You gotta stick with Rosetta Brent

Its especially hard if the lessons are in a language that has completely different grammatical structure and shit that doesn’t even translate like Japanese. It drove me into quitting but I need to get back into it. What I did learn has stuck with me so I know that shit works

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Mar 8, 2009 3:32 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

At least stuck with me enough

to piss me off at the English translation of J-RPG’s. WE HAVE PRONOUNS IN ENGLISH!!!! RAGAHAGHGAHHGHG

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Mar 8, 2009 3:33 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

im thinking about learning japanese, Youd recommend Rosetta stone?

by JaTinkles on Mar 8, 2009 3:33 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Start out with

My Japanese coach for the DS. :)

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by IHateMMA on Mar 8, 2009 3:34 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

no shit?

that’s actually worth it?

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by Brent Brookhouse on Mar 8, 2009 3:35 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Not if you have rosetta stone.

"Families is where our nation finds hope, where wings take dream." -- George W. Bush, Oct. 18, 2000

by IHateMMA on Mar 8, 2009 3:43 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

try livemocha. They let you learn for free online.

by RoyalB on Mar 8, 2009 3:34 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Rosetta Stone...

is great. It did seem to be working for me I just stopped as I didn’t have time to keep up with it.

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by Brent Brookhouse on Mar 8, 2009 3:35 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

sweet im gonna try it out.

by JaTinkles on Mar 8, 2009 3:35 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

The only frustrating part is I can figure out what its saying KINDA

But then I have to google and cross reference the meaning sometimes. Mainly because alot of the time Japanese is so different from English that what you’re saying is related but there is no direct translation between the English and Japanese

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Mar 8, 2009 3:37 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

alot of USA fighters im surprised………….and sorry for the gushing i have a tent in my pants. its my first time…………

by JaTinkles on Mar 8, 2009 3:30 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Are they going to start with a Royal Rumble or something? Why’s everyone gettin’ in da ring??

by AnonymousA on Mar 8, 2009 3:30 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

16 Man FW Royal Rumble

too awesome to imagine

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by Chris Nelson on Mar 8, 2009 3:32 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

NO

This is just the entrances. No ring getting in.

by IainLiddle on Mar 8, 2009 3:31 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

All of the featherweights are currently in the ring.

by AnonymousA on Mar 8, 2009 3:32 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

damn this would have to pummel the UFC for a live event

by JaTinkles on Mar 8, 2009 3:32 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

This right here

Should be a pretty competitive fight. Fernandes is probably a favourite becuase his BJJ is so good, but Otsuka is really tough. He has more chance than a lot of people have given him in the build up.

by IainLiddle on Mar 8, 2009 3:35 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

I’m going with Fernandezzzz.

by AnonymousA on Mar 8, 2009 3:36 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Bibiano is a kickass name.

by a tommy point on Mar 8, 2009 3:36 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Chances Dana White is watching this?

by JaTinkles on Mar 8, 2009 3:37 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Slim and none.

by AnonymousA on Mar 8, 2009 3:38 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Not his department. It’s Dropkick’s.

by RoyalB on Mar 8, 2009 3:38 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Bibiano by sub

by Tonley on Mar 8, 2009 3:37 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Great fight announcer.

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by IHateMMA on Mar 8, 2009 3:38 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Brent and anyone else waiting for the Bat-signal, Bibiano is in the ring and Otsuka’s on his way.

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by Chris Nelson on Mar 8, 2009 3:38 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

SWEEET!

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by Brent Brookhouse on Mar 8, 2009 3:39 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Bibiano would be a GREAT WEC addition

Nobody in the world has 2 better losses in 3 fights

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Mar 8, 2009 3:39 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

I am listening to Stev Cofields post UFC radio show, but it may be time to turn on the Japanese announcer. Just a shame that HDNet are doing this on a week’s delay.

by IainLiddle on Mar 8, 2009 3:39 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

I'm changing my name to Bibiano

I keep chuckling every time I say it.

by a tommy point on Mar 8, 2009 3:40 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

HAHAH STAT SET UP LIKE WINNING ELEVEN!!

by JaTinkles on Mar 8, 2009 3:42 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Knees to the groin of a downed opponent.

by AnonymousA on Mar 8, 2009 3:44 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Did he get the card for the kick after the break?

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by Mike Fagan on Mar 8, 2009 3:45 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

stand em up

by JaTinkles on Mar 8, 2009 3:46 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

lol @ Otsuka clapping at the standup

by Tonley on Mar 8, 2009 3:46 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

whats the deal with the cards?

by JaTinkles on Mar 8, 2009 3:47 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

They’re used for excessive fouling, etc. but mostly for stalling. Pride used to take 10% of their purse, not sure if Dream still operates on that.

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by Mike Fagan on Mar 8, 2009 3:48 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

thanks

by JaTinkles on Mar 8, 2009 3:48 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Why did Bibiano get a yellow? He was the one that was working.

by Tonley on Mar 8, 2009 3:47 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Weight

This tourney is taking place at 138 right?

by IainLiddle on Mar 8, 2009 3:50 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

I believe that’s right.

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by Mike Fagan on Mar 8, 2009 3:50 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Yep.

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by Chris Nelson on Mar 8, 2009 3:53 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Do you know WHY its called a Royale with Cheese?

THATS RIGHT! The metric system! CHECK OUT THE BIG BRAIN ON BRETT

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Mar 8, 2009 4:10 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Does anyone know the fight order?

"The path to enlightenment is through suffering"

by RearNakedChoker on Mar 8, 2009 3:52 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Top of the page, going from first to last.

by AnonymousA on Mar 8, 2009 3:52 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks buddy!

"The path to enlightenment is through suffering"

by RearNakedChoker on Mar 8, 2009 3:53 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Bibo’s round.

by IainLiddle on Mar 8, 2009 3:53 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

So Beebe/Warren is up next?

"The path to enlightenment is through suffering"

by RearNakedChoker on Mar 8, 2009 3:54 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

You are correct, sir.

by AnonymousA on Mar 8, 2009 3:54 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

agreed but only on the first takedown nothing much else

by JaTinkles on Mar 8, 2009 3:54 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Groovy

"The path to enlightenment is through suffering"

by RearNakedChoker on Mar 8, 2009 3:55 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Nice transition to back mount.

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by Mike Fagan on Mar 8, 2009 3:55 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Otsuka needed to be a whole lot more aggressive. And for someone wearing those kickboxing trunks…represent.

by AnonymousA on Mar 8, 2009 3:58 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Win for Bibiano

by RoyalB on Mar 8, 2009 4:00 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

good showing from bibiano

by Tonley on Mar 8, 2009 4:00 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Fernandes really should’ve been able to pass that half guard. And why didn’t Otsuka get warned about repeatedly spitting out his mouth guard?

by AnonymousA on Mar 8, 2009 4:01 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Nice fight to open up the show. Impressive performance from Bibiano, justifying his status as one of the tournament favourites.

by IainLiddle on Mar 8, 2009 4:01 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

So quiet.

I will play my game beneath the spin light.
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by Eugene Schelfaut on Mar 8, 2009 4:01 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

japanese fans seem to understand the sport more as a whole. Didnt hear a single Boo from the crowd.

by JaTinkles on Mar 8, 2009 4:03 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

We want blood.

They want an honorable fight.

"Families is where our nation finds hope, where wings take dream." -- George W. Bush, Oct. 18, 2000

by IHateMMA on Mar 8, 2009 4:05 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Yamato Damashi, man.

It isn’t about the win, It’s about the fight.

by RoyalB on Mar 8, 2009 4:05 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

again im an idiot so i may be way off.

by JaTinkles on Mar 8, 2009 4:05 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Methinks you should watch Pride Decade on youtube for a crash course. :)

by a tommy point on Mar 8, 2009 4:07 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

alottt of latenight youtube pride sessions are what made me want to watch tonite. Im a Pride fan for sure

by JaTinkles on Mar 8, 2009 4:10 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Doesn’t mean anything. Japanese are generally hyper-respectful of athletes just as a culture.

by Michaelthebox on Mar 8, 2009 4:07 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Bibiano Fernandes is the Luis Buscape of the featherweight grand prix. He’ll lose next round fo sho.

by AnonymousA on Mar 8, 2009 4:04 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Let's go Warren....

by Tonley on Mar 8, 2009 4:05 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

“Miracle Man” Chase Beebe is next!

by RoyalB on Mar 8, 2009 4:06 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

I need caffeine.

"Families is where our nation finds hope, where wings take dream." -- George W. Bush, Oct. 18, 2000

by IHateMMA on Mar 8, 2009 4:06 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

I'm almost passing out

….not due to boredom that’s for sure. Stupid body.

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by achengy on Mar 8, 2009 4:07 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I’m with you guys.

http://www.sackmikegoldberg.com

by Mike Fagan on Mar 8, 2009 4:11 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Out of all the ringwalk music to choose from…“Smack My Bitch Up”?

Where’s the fucking love for Thunderhorse!?

by RoyalB on Mar 8, 2009 4:07 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Both Otsuka and Warren have been really into their intro songs…maybe this will be the marker of the losing fighter.

by AnonymousA on Mar 8, 2009 4:09 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

If I were a fighter, I’d come out to the thundercats theme in a sweet wilyKat costume.

"Families is where our nation finds hope, where wings take dream." -- George W. Bush, Oct. 18, 2000

by IHateMMA on Mar 8, 2009 4:10 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

SNARF!!!

SNARF SNARF!

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Mar 8, 2009 4:11 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I’m coming out to Andrew W.K.’s “I Get Wet” with Andrew W.K. singing for me live, trashing down the walkway.

by AnonymousA on Mar 8, 2009 4:11 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I had to think of it

I’d come out to “lets stay together” by Al Green

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Mar 8, 2009 4:13 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

damn that would be some playa shit. I might get my ass beat but I’d be boning a round card girl after the fight

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Mar 8, 2009 4:18 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Keep those hands up Warren

Or you’ll be taking a nap quick….

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Mar 8, 2009 4:12 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Isn’t this Warren’s first fight? Sure doesn’t look like it.

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by Mike Fagan on Mar 8, 2009 4:15 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

My payroll at MMAPlayground is depending on him pulling off an upset.

by Tonley on Mar 8, 2009 4:16 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

if he keeps this up you may be money.

by JaTinkles on Mar 8, 2009 4:18 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

as long as imanari wins i make mad money on my parlay thanks to these first two fights

by yngjzy on Mar 8, 2009 4:26 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

He looks DAMN good

I mean Beebe is a wrestler first but Warran is still hanging with an experienced MMArtist on his feet to the point where Beebe tried to take him down… and he just worked the ropes to aid that takedown like an experienced guy.

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Mar 8, 2009 4:20 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

His striking is predictably pretty raw, Beebe is picking him apart from the outside. But he at least has a decent chin and reacts fine to getting hit. His takedowns are great, obv.

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by Chris Nelson on Mar 8, 2009 4:20 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I think his work with his knees has been better than Beebe’s. The trademark of a great clinch striker sounds pretty good when coupled with his TD ability.

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Mar 8, 2009 4:22 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

hes also defending against some pretty ok looking submission attempts.

by JaTinkles on Mar 8, 2009 4:21 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Wow. Joe Warren is a beast.

by AnonymousA on Mar 8, 2009 4:22 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

He'll be a sitting duck for Imanari

Wow did Beebe quit? I guess he might really be injured

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Mar 8, 2009 4:23 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Who's winning after the first?

I have Warren

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by achengy on Mar 8, 2009 4:23 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

WTF just happened

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by Mike Fagan on Mar 8, 2009 4:23 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Looked like Beebe quit on his stool.

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by Chris Nelson on Mar 8, 2009 4:23 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

No joke.

by AnonymousA on Mar 8, 2009 4:23 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

What happened?

by Tonley on Mar 8, 2009 4:23 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

I think the Injury he had

Was real after all

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Mar 8, 2009 4:24 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

what was that

by JaTinkles on Mar 8, 2009 4:23 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

was that 2 rounds?

by JaTinkles on Mar 8, 2009 4:23 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Must be an injury of some sort.

by IainLiddle on Mar 8, 2009 4:24 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

YEAH

A BRUTAL cut from A Warran knee

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Mar 8, 2009 4:24 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

NM

That cut is horrible

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Mar 8, 2009 4:24 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

yea that was nasty

by JaTinkles on Mar 8, 2009 4:24 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I think it could’ve been the cut from a knee?

by AnonymousA on Mar 8, 2009 4:24 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

It was

His face was split from the area between his nose and eye up to the center of his forehead

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Mar 8, 2009 4:25 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

it was an awsome knee

by JaTinkles on Mar 8, 2009 4:26 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

im tooo tired a stoppage didnt even cross my mind lol

by JaTinkles on Mar 8, 2009 4:25 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Luke Thomas will get a kick out of this outcome.

by Buddha Brown on Mar 8, 2009 4:25 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

I am definitely not going to Beebe’s witchdoctor.

by RoyalB on Mar 8, 2009 4:26 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

I guess Beebe should have stuck to UWC, where the competition is more his level.

(formerly TheFightJournal)

by Lucas2 on Mar 8, 2009 4:26 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Warren looked really, really impressive. And I’m sure all of the BE guys are very satisfied that Beebe lost.

by AnonymousA on Mar 8, 2009 4:26 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

ALRIGHT!!!!

by Tonley on Mar 8, 2009 4:27 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Very nice.

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by Chris Nelson on Mar 8, 2009 4:27 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

WOW Warran was an 7.5 to 1 dog?

WTF I would have bet real money

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Mar 8, 2009 4:27 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

HOLY SHIT

That’s not like wrestling

Warren is gonna be an absolute MONSTER eventually

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Mar 8, 2009 4:40 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Gonzaga
Jackson – 500
Brown

Munoz – 517

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by IHateMMA on Mar 8, 2009 4:28 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Wicky

Beastie Boy Nakamura

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Mar 8, 2009 4:27 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Excuse me

Nishiura

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Mar 8, 2009 4:32 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

WAR WICKY!!

by RoyalB on Mar 8, 2009 4:28 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Bring it Abel!

by Beer Monster on Mar 8, 2009 4:28 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Wicky to win.

by AnonymousA on Mar 8, 2009 4:30 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

OK, falling asleep in my chair. Watching the rest of the card from bed (i.e. probably passing out).

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by Mike Fagan on Mar 8, 2009 4:30 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

What a wuss.

GAWD!!

by RoyalB on Mar 8, 2009 4:31 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

My drool keeps waking me up.

"Families is where our nation finds hope, where wings take dream." -- George W. Bush, Oct. 18, 2000

by IHateMMA on Mar 8, 2009 4:31 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I always drink a 24 oz

sugarfree energy drink before dream then speed ball that with enough beer to sedate a horse

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Mar 8, 2009 4:33 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Lucky bastard. I have to sit in this archaic office chair all night because I have my laptop hooked up to the TV and I don’t have a long enough VGA cable to reach the couch.

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by Chris Nelson on Mar 8, 2009 4:32 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Wicky Sound brought to you by THX

by RoyalB on Mar 8, 2009 4:32 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

And star wars.

"Families is where our nation finds hope, where wings take dream." -- George W. Bush, Oct. 18, 2000

by IHateMMA on Mar 8, 2009 4:32 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I forgot to start drinking.

I will play my game beneath the spin light.
Absurd Meridian

by Eugene Schelfaut on Mar 8, 2009 4:32 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

I forgot to stop drinking.

by Beer Monster on Mar 8, 2009 4:33 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I tested positive...

…for Cappochinos.

by RoyalB on Mar 8, 2009 4:34 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

And the Boxing Fanboys thought Petruzelli was gay….

by RoyalB on Mar 8, 2009 4:35 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

wicky is supposed to be a striker right?

by JaTinkles on Mar 8, 2009 4:38 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, that’s why Cullum’s corner keeps screaming at him to take it to the ground.

by AnonymousA on Mar 8, 2009 4:40 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Wicky’s sweeps are awesome

by Tonley on Mar 8, 2009 4:40 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

This is awesome.

by Beer Monster on Mar 8, 2009 4:43 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Awesome way to finish Cullum

I’ve never seen the diving flip kick used on a down opponents body before

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Mar 8, 2009 4:45 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Can we get a gif

of Cullum’s kick to end that round?

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by achengy on Mar 8, 2009 4:45 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Cullum 1st round

by RoyalB on Mar 8, 2009 4:45 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Easily

Wicky might have to KO him to win.

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by achengy on Mar 8, 2009 4:45 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Good round.

Definitely Abel’s fight so far but Wicky’s constant escapes are amazing.

by Tonley on Mar 8, 2009 4:45 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

That’s what kept me awake.

"Families is where our nation finds hope, where wings take dream." -- George W. Bush, Oct. 18, 2000

by IHateMMA on Mar 8, 2009 4:46 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

10 Minute first rounds are WIN.

"Families is where our nation finds hope, where wings take dream." -- George W. Bush, Oct. 18, 2000

by IHateMMA on Mar 8, 2009 4:45 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, major props to Wicky. I can feel how frustrated Wicky is, but he’s being very paitent. I still feel he’ll pull this off.

by AnonymousA on Mar 8, 2009 4:46 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

ATTA BOY ABEL!

by Beer Monster on Mar 8, 2009 4:52 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Anyone else freeze?

by AnonymousA on Mar 8, 2009 4:52 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

for a few seconds yeah

by Tonley on Mar 8, 2009 4:53 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I switched over

yeah, they’ve got a few feeds running.

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by achengy on Mar 8, 2009 4:54 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

For winning he should get a better hat.

I will play my game beneath the spin light.
Absurd Meridian

by Eugene Schelfaut on Mar 8, 2009 4:53 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

I'm unfrozen

so to speak

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Mar 8, 2009 4:53 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Great job Abel. You deserved it.

by RoyalB on Mar 8, 2009 4:54 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Overall, I did pretty good on my bets I think

by Tonley on Mar 8, 2009 4:55 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

That one guy is getting all of the autographs.

"Families is where our nation finds hope, where wings take dream." -- George W. Bush, Oct. 18, 2000

by IHateMMA on Mar 8, 2009 4:55 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Man, I was really hoping Wicky would do well in this tournament. What a shame.

by AnonymousA on Mar 8, 2009 4:56 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

WAR ENDLESS FIGHTER

War Uno also

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Mar 8, 2009 4:56 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

I was super stoked when I saw that upset

Like going apeshit at the end of DREAM 3 stoked

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Mar 8, 2009 4:57 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

WAR DISUKE!

WAR PRO WRESTLING!

by RoyalB on Mar 8, 2009 4:58 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Pro Wrestling is serious business

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Mar 8, 2009 4:59 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

In fact, pro wrestling is strong.

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by Chris Nelson on Mar 8, 2009 4:59 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

PRO WRESTLING BE STRONGEST!

by RoyalB on Mar 8, 2009 5:00 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

The strongest

Saku, Vince Torelli and Brock Lesnar prove that

WAR VINCE LIVINGDEATH TORELLI!!!

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Mar 8, 2009 5:00 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I think Brent

fell into sleepy land. Chris you need to start doing the liveblog

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Mar 8, 2009 4:58 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Daisuke-san!!!!!!

"Families is where our nation finds hope, where wings take dream." -- George W. Bush, Oct. 18, 2000

by IHateMMA on Mar 8, 2009 5:00 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Nakamura and Ishida are gonna kill this fight. Go Nakamura.

by AnonymousA on Mar 8, 2009 5:00 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

This should be absolute

TITS

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Mar 8, 2009 5:01 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I want to go buy a red bull, but I don’t feel like getting mugged. =/

"Families is where our nation finds hope, where wings take dream." -- George W. Bush, Oct. 18, 2000

by IHateMMA on Mar 8, 2009 5:03 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

And in what urban ghetto

do you hide from the dregs of society?

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Mar 8, 2009 5:08 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Eh, not really ghetto(not ghetto at all, actually), but there are some youngsters around here that are eager to put in work.

"Families is where our nation finds hope, where wings take dream." -- George W. Bush, Oct. 18, 2000

by IHateMMA on Mar 8, 2009 5:09 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

We’ll have this fight, followed by Aoki-Gardner, then an intermission where I expect to lose half of anyone still reading right now.

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by Chris Nelson on Mar 8, 2009 5:04 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

I'm here for the whole thing

so i’ll bullshit with you.

GODDAMN Ishida’s wrestling is technical. The dude has like zero physical gifts but he’s still a great wrestler.

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Mar 8, 2009 5:06 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I’m not goin anywhere. I still have 8 Old Milwaukees left.

by Beer Monster on Mar 8, 2009 5:07 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

And I still have some fanta left. lol

"Families is where our nation finds hope, where wings take dream." -- George W. Bush, Oct. 18, 2000

by IHateMMA on Mar 8, 2009 5:08 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I buy Redhook

Long Hammers for MMA nights cause if I’m drinking by myself it might as well be delicious. Thats the mark between me and an alcoholic. (I think)

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Mar 8, 2009 5:08 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I’m sticking through.

Just that I’ll be watching Japan kick China’s ass in Baseball during intermission.

by RoyalB on Mar 8, 2009 5:09 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Good call.

When do the world powers start to play each other?

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Mar 8, 2009 5:10 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I love ability graphs.

I will play my game beneath the spin light.
Absurd Meridian

by Eugene Schelfaut on Mar 8, 2009 5:04 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

If only I knew how to read the kanji.

"Families is where our nation finds hope, where wings take dream." -- George W. Bush, Oct. 18, 2000

by IHateMMA on Mar 8, 2009 5:06 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Holy shit what a suplex

by Beer Monster on Mar 8, 2009 5:08 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Sherk is muscleshark

Ishida is the Technishark

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Mar 8, 2009 5:09 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Technosharku

by RoyalB on Mar 8, 2009 5:10 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

TechnoSharku desu?

Hai

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Mar 8, 2009 5:13 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Is it just me or does anyone else think these 10 minute rounds are going by really fast?

by Tonley on Mar 8, 2009 5:10 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

To the point where I find myself watching the seconds tick away to make sure they aren't fast

So yah definitely

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Mar 8, 2009 5:11 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Does anybody realize there is currently

a 4 hour time difference between the east and west coast? OMG TIME IS COMING UNRAVELED?!!??!?!

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Mar 8, 2009 5:12 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Tell me what the future is like. Are there flying cars yet?

"Families is where our nation finds hope, where wings take dream." -- George W. Bush, Oct. 18, 2000

by IHateMMA on Mar 8, 2009 5:13 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Yep but they get shitty millage so most everyone just walks.

by Tonley on Mar 8, 2009 5:14 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

What!?! I thought our legs would be useless in the future.

"Families is where our nation finds hope, where wings take dream." -- George W. Bush, Oct. 18, 2000

by IHateMMA on Mar 8, 2009 5:15 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

They were going that way

Until the economy utterly collapsed and now a cheeseburger on the value meal at Burgera Kingu costs appx 35 US $ and over 1,000,000 yen. Gas is too expensive to get such shitty milage so we all walk. We’ve slowly begun to grow wings also

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Mar 8, 2009 5:16 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs