Tatsuya Kawajiri (24-5-2) vs. Melchor "Barracuda" Manibusan (2-3) added to DREAM.11
At today's press conference announcing the bout, Kawajiri said that he will take the role of leading man in MMA this year, with everyone else as the supporting cast. DREAM EP Sasahara confirmed that "Crusher" will likely challenge the winner of Shinya Aoki-Joachim Hansen on New Year's Eve with a win here.
Manibusan hails from Guam and is an accomplished amateur wrestler and submission grappler. He's the leader of the Spike22 camp, which is home to Jesse Taitano, among others. The October 6th fight will mark his first MMA action since 2006.
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This fight is happening because Dream 11 is a primetime TV card
So they’re stacking it with names for casual fans to tune in. As we all know, Dream is in a very bad way now, so they’re doing all they can to stay alive.
A source I know close to Kawajiri tells me that he doesn’t want to fight (which is becoming a theme for him unfortunately, since fighting Masato in K-1). He’s been fighting consistently for FEG and Dream for a long while now, and could use the rest. But, being the team player he is, he’s doing it anyway for the benefit of the company.
But yeah, this fight isn’t really because “this is Japan”—rather that Dream’s ship is sinking and they’re doing everything they can to keep it afloat.
by ikari47 on Sep 18, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
because if kawajiri beats this guy, he’s obviously top 3…. duhhhh
by cagefightonacid on Sep 18, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone know?
What happened to Kawajiri being number 1 contender for the DREAM belt?
by Tonley on Sep 18, 2009 11:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He probably still is. I imagine he’ll face the winner of Aoki/Hellboy on NYE.
by Chris Nelson on Sep 18, 2009 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crusher beating up Sasahara at the press conference
by Chris Nelson on Sep 18, 2009 11:30 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
“How dare you call me a douchebag for popping my collar!!”
by Tonley on Sep 18, 2009 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
boringggg..
24-5 vs 2-3
how competitive of kawajiri
by greenseedbc on Sep 18, 2009 12:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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![Shinya Aoki is amused by Tatsuya Kawajiri's challenge:
"I figured he would [call me out], but it made me laugh because his action was so predictable. During training, I told Caol Uno that I would borrow his words to retort if Kawajiri challenged me like that. Then, lo and behold, Kawajiri comes out dead serious. I just took it all in stride, because, come on, how did he think I would react? Kawajiri is so forthright, while I am just really devious. I think Kawajiri is a good fighter, so I can see myself fighting him; however, I do not know for sure yet. If I feel like fighting him, I will. But that’s something I decide — unfortunately, Kawajiri won’t have any say in the matter."
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