DREAM.10 Welterweight Matchups Set: Jason High vs. Andre Galvao, Hayato Sakurai vs. Marius Zaromskis
by Leland Roling on May 14, 2009 9:14 AM EDT
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According to MMAWeekly, the DREAM 10 Welterweight Grand Prix Semifinal bracket has been set. Sources close to Jason High's camp confirmed that he will, in fact, take on highly-touted Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner Andre Galvao on July 20th:
Jason High will face off with jiu-jitsu ace Andre Galvao at Dream 10 on July 20 at Saitama Super Arena. The news was confirmed Wednesday by a source close to the Affliction veteran.
The eight-man tournament is the second-to-last weight class featured in the promotion’s tournament focus, and will be followed by a "Super Hulk" open weight tournament on May 26 featuring several inherently Japanese match-ups.
With the matchup set, that leaves Croation bruiser Marius Zaromskis taking on Aoki killer Hayato Sakurai.
These are some very interesting matchups, but I have no doubt that it's setting up a Galvao vs. Sakurai finale. High is going to have a very tough time utilizing any of his wrestling ability against Galvao, and Galvao has a surprisingly good standup game coupled with solid power.
Sakurai has a much easier matchup in Zaromskis on paper, although Zaromskis has huge power and dynamic striking ability in utilizing kicks mixed with overhands. Sakurai has a big experience edge, so I'm more inclined to believe he can defeat Zaromskis in the semifinal to move on. A much anticipated showdown between Sakurai and Galvao could make this final one of the books. Sakurai has always been very good at avoiding the submission, but can he escape Galvao? We'll see how DREAM 10 goes down before resorting to those questions.
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I take it the final will be held on the same night as the semis?
I give High a good shot at beating Galvao, provided he can utilize his wrestling to keep it on the feet. Zaromskis I don’t think has much of a chance against Sakurai. After watching Zaromskis vs. Che Mills I was surprised that he even made it into the semis.
I’m not sure if the final will be held that evening. I would assume so.
I don’t think High beats Galvao anywhere. Galvao’s jiu-jitsu is very, very good. The guy has some absolutely ridiculous power for a grappler, and his standup is above average in comparison to a lot of MMA fighters. I think High’s best chance is to maintain posture in his guard and pound him. Galvao isn’t exactly susceptible to that at all.
Zaromskis has weaknesses in his standup game, albeit he’s dynamic. Sakurai should take full advantage.
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by Leland Roling on May 14, 2009 9:27 AM EDT up reply actions
Galvao may have good power but its not very technical. He’s a lot like Xande Ribiero in that regard. Further down the road you know he’ll run into someone who can take advantage of his sloppy technique. Whether or not High is that person is another question, but I give him a good chance at it.
I disagree. I think he’s much better than what Xande has shown. He isn’t by any means unbelievable, but I think Galvao has a much better grasp on striking concepts that Ribeiro. In fact, I caught a bunch of shit for saying I was unimpressed with Xande’s standup, and I stick by that. Galvao’s was much better in my mind.
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by Leland Roling on May 14, 2009 9:50 AM EDT up reply actions
But...
I’m far from saying High doesn’t have a chance. I just think he’d have a much better chance if he plows through Galvao, and maintains posture to stay outta guard. From there, he needs to pound Galvao.
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by Leland Roling on May 14, 2009 9:54 AM EDT up reply actions
This is a good opportunity for High
He’s been quietly building a rep in some circles (ie FightMatrix and MMA ELO) for a while now. this is where the rubber meets the road.
"the spirit of your average dumbass with more overblown rhetoric" OR "the self-appointed savior of MMA"
Or where the tire shreds into overhyped pieces
by Derek Suboticki on May 14, 2009 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, you shouldn’t bet on Nogueira’s protege, Palomino. That guy just isn’t that good.
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by Leland Roling on May 14, 2009 10:17 AM EDT up reply actions
Plus he got the ill post-fight capoeira.
by Chris Nelson on May 14, 2009 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
I’ll hate all I want. For as much as he’s hyped by his camp, he isn’t what I would expect.
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by Leland Roling on May 14, 2009 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Typical Japanese MMA matchmaking. I would rather see a tournament bracket set from the beginning instead of manipulating who fights who each round.
by AlwaysRelaxing on May 14, 2009 10:14 AM EDT reply actions
We can still wish they did, right? We won’t get in trouble for that?
by Derek Suboticki on May 14, 2009 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Still funny...
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by Leland Roling on May 14, 2009 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions
:-D
How else will I know I’m doing well?
by Derek Suboticki on May 14, 2009 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m sorry subo, but it’s a must rec gif.
"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 May 14, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions
True Japanese matchmaking would ensure a man would be injured then inject Manhoef for pure rage beatings.
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by Leland Roling on May 14, 2009 10:35 AM EDT up reply actions
Haha.
I highly doubt it. I think Sakurai avoids any lunchbox bombs Marius throws at him, clinches up, tosses him on his ass, and roughs him up. Rinse/ lather/ repeat FT (decision) W.
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by ElliotMatheny on May 14, 2009 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Jason High will face off with jiu-jitsu ace Andre Galvao at Dream 10 on July 20 at Saitama Super Arena. The news was confirmed Wednesday by a source close to the Affliction veteran.
Affliction veteran? Seeing that makes me giggle…
Technically, he is a veteran. I think veteran always is used in the context that he had one fight with the promotion. I find it odd as well though.
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by Leland Roling on May 14, 2009 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Of all the things...
that they could have used to describe Jason High, they had to say “Affliction Veteran”…… at this point, that is like what the dude said in “Waiting”
Yeah man, you’re the coolest guy at Shenanigans….. thats like saying you’re the smartest kid w/ down syndrome..
by Gunslinger20 on May 14, 2009 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Ooooh, I see. I thought you were trying to make an articulate point, but actually you were just trying to bring down Affliction. Good stuff.
Actually, I’m bringing down the person who decided to use the verbiage of “Affliction Veteran” considering he’s fought once for Affliction… the verbiage is ridiculous to me.
Anything else you’d like to troll about?
by Gunslinger20 on May 14, 2009 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions
So when you said “Yeah man, you’re the coolest guy at Shenanigans….. thats like saying you’re the smartest kid w/ down syndrome..”
You were speaking more of the writer and less of Affliction?
Okay…got it.
When being called a veteran of an organization after only fighting once for them…. or at least for an organization that has only put on 2 events period….. yes, I find it funny and ridiculous at the same time, much like the line “being the smartest kid w/ down syndrome”.
by Gunslinger20 on May 14, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe because thats where he last fought before DREAM, in Affliction, where his highest profile fight against a top 20 WW took place in, perhaps.
by MMASuPreMaCy on May 14, 2009 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions
How many events has DREAM done compared to Affliction?
by Gunslinger20 on May 14, 2009 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Its a sport thing. If one Japanese guy got called up one game from AAA and made one start for an MLB team, he will be considered an MLB veteran.
Don’t as me why that is.
by MMASuPreMaCy on May 14, 2009 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions
You’re comparing DREAM to the AAA affiliate for Affliction? Laugh.
by Derek Suboticki on May 14, 2009 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions
You got the wrong message, apparently.
=)
Point is all you need to do is fight one time for any promotion no matter how long they have been around and you will be dubbed a “so and so veteran”.
by MMASuPreMaCy on May 14, 2009 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Exactly, if you only fight once for the UFC, you’re called a UFC veteran. Just because Affliction has two events doesn’t change the fact that they exist.
Veteran is a bit of a silly word, but it is the word we use. Just ctrl+f your brain and find and replace “veteran” and replace it with “competitor”.
Also,
How long a league or promotion has been around has no relevance in using that statement (I know, it sucks).
by MMASuPreMaCy on May 14, 2009 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes it does suck
hence whether they choose to quit doing it or not…. I’m gonna make fun of it.
by Gunslinger20 on May 15, 2009 7:37 AM EDT up reply actions
trying to bring down Affliction
Nobody needs to do that, they are doing it wonderfully on their own.
A man should never waste an opportunity to keep his mouth shut.
I think he was...
just saying, that considering his stint with Affliction solely comprised of being on the recieving end of a savage beating, it’s ironic that he gets the title ‘Affliction vet.’
And, personally, I love Affliction, but I know it won’t last. I just hope they can put together one more event- Fedor/ Barnett. That’s all I care about at this point; anything else would just be icing on the cake.
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by ElliotMatheny on May 14, 2009 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes, calling him “a sacrificial card filler from the previous Affliction event” probably would have been better.
by Gunslinger20 on May 14, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions
DREAM.10
July 20, 2009
Saitama Super Arena
Saitama, Japan
DREAM Lightweight Championship Bout
Joachim Hansen (19-7-1) vs. Shinya Aoki (20-4)
DREAM 2009 Featherweight Grand Prix Semifinal Bouts
Hayato “Mach” Sakurai (35-8-2) vs. Marius Zaromskis (9-2)
Jason High (7-1) vs. Andre Galvao (3-0)
DREAM 2009 Featherweight Grand Prix Final Bout
Sakurai/Zaromskis vs. High/Galvao
Rumored Participants
Melvin Manhoef
Kazushi Sakuraba
Kiyoshi Tamura
If you add Rumored Participants: Melvin Manhoef to every single MMA card, it makes MMA so much more exciting. LOL
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by Leland Roling on May 14, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m guessing you bar yourself from betting on his fights.
by Derek Suboticki on May 14, 2009 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions
No, I don’t, but I’m fairly unbiased when it comes to betting. If Manhoef is taking on a high-level grappler, I’m out. Manhoef vs. Sakuraba was easily a Manhoef bet however. Although, I’m not sure there were lines on that fight. Hunt vs. Manhoef didn’t have lines, at least, I didn’t check, but I did bet two buddies that Manhoef would win via KO over Hunt as a little fun wager. $200 win in the bank.
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by Leland Roling on May 14, 2009 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions
This mean Hellboy gets the WAMMA belt if he beats Aoki?
by Gunslinger20 on May 14, 2009 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Hmm.
Hansen’s #5 on their rankings, and everyone above him is either UFC or Eddie Alvarez, who’s going to Strikeforce after Bellator.
So I’d guess yes.
Their #6 (JZ) is fighting their #8 (Kawajiri) on DREAM.9 and faces the winner of Hansen/Aoki on NYE.
Their #7 is Josh Thomson, who’s on the shelf for a while.
So, given what they have to work with (non-UFC fighters), and using their rankings, the WAMMA belt being on the line would actually make sense in both those fights (Aoki/Hansen and the NYE fight).
Now I’m off to take a toaster bath because I just somehow remotely complimented WAMMA.
by Chris Nelson on May 14, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Lol...
At long last…. Chris has been pushed over the edge…. dispose of yourself quick before Brent gets his hands on you…
by Gunslinger20 on May 14, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Welterweight rather than Featherweight?
A man should never waste an opportunity to keep his mouth shut.
[drool]
That’s what I get for copy/pasting from my DREAM.9 post.
by Chris Nelson on May 14, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions
This is also the rumored event that Affliction could co-promote with DREAM.
=)
by MMASuPreMaCy on May 14, 2009 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions
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