Ronaldo "Jacaré" Souza (10-2) and Jason "Mayhem" Miller (22-6) will rematch at DREAM.9 on May 26 for Gegard Mousasi's vacated DREAM Middleweight title. Tatame broke word of the match a few weeks ago, and DREAM made it official today at the Aoki/Fedor press conference.
The first meeting between the BJJ black belt and fighter-turned-reality show host came in June of last year; Souza won via unanimous decision and went on to defeat Zelg Galešić before being upset by Mousasi with a stunning upkick knockout in the tournament finals. Miller returned from "retirement" last week, defeating Kala "Kolohe" Hose for the Kingdom MMA middleweight strap. "Mayhem" has stated that his goal is to win three titles in 2009.
[UPDATE] Just noticed on DREAM's site - since this is a title fight, it’ll be one 10-minute round followed by two 5-minute rounds.
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Nothing against Jacare, cuz he’s awesome too, but I really hope Mayhem can pull it out this time. Either way, I suspect a fight that would match the excitement of their first encounter.
by AnonymousA on Apr 23, 2009 4:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m with you. It would be sweet to see him win that title.
"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 Apr 23, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HEIWA DREAM.9 Featherweight GP 2009 Quarterfinals
May 26, 2009
Saitama Super Arena
Saitama, Japan
DREAM Middleweight (84kg) Title Bout
Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza (10-2) vs. Jason “Mayhem” Miller (22-6)
Featherweight GP Quarterfinals
Norifumi “KID” Yamamoto (17-1) vs. Joe Warren (1-0)
Masakazu Imanari (16-6-1) vs. Bibiano Fernandes (4-2)
Yoshiro Maeda (24-6-2) vs. Hiroyuki Takaya (10-6-1)
Hideo Tokoro (21-16-1) vs. Abel Cullum (14-2)
Rumored Bouts
Gesias “JZ” Cavalcante (14-2-1) vs. Tatsuya Kawajiri (23-5-2) – could be announced tomorrow
Paulo Filho (16-1) vs. TBA
Melvin Manhoef (23-5-1) vs. TBA
by Chris Nelson on Apr 23, 2009 6:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
damit!! i wish i could get out there for these fights.
"I’m not going to stop yelling because that would mean, I lost the fight!"-Kenny Powers
by ekc on Apr 23, 2009 6:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Go with Mayhem and do a King Mo-style video diary.
by AnonymousA on Apr 23, 2009 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is a ridiculously awesome card.
http://www.fourouncestofreedom.com
by Beer Monster on Apr 23, 2009 7:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just noticed on DREAM's site...
Since this is a title fight, it’ll be one 10-minute round followed by two 5-minute rounds.
by Chris Nelson on Apr 23, 2009 9:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Even better.
http://www.fourouncestofreedom.com
by Beer Monster on Apr 23, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really? That’s awesome. This fight will be finished this time around.
by AnonymousA on Apr 23, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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