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02-14-2008, 01:35 PM
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|  Examing the DREAMS LWGP and MWGP lineups
Alright well first off, here is the schedule and weight divisions, as well as 14 of the field of 16 LWGP participants: Quote:
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DREAM 2008 Event Schedule
* March 15th - HEIWA DREAM.1 Lightweight GP Opening
* April 29th - OLYMPIA DREAM.2 Middleweight GP Opening
* May 11th - HEIWA DREAM.3 Lightweight GP 2nd Round
* Mid June - OLYMPIA DREAM.4 Middleweight GP 2nd Round
* July 21st - HEIWA DREAM.5 Lightweight GP Finals
* Late September - OLYMPIA DREAM.6 Middleweight GP Finals
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DREAM Weight Classes
* 70 kg - Lightweight
* 76 kg - Welterweight
* 84 kg - Middleweight
* 93 kg - Light Heavyweight
* 93.1 Or More - Heavyweight
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HEIWA DREAM.1 Lightweight GP 2008 Opener
Date: March 15th, 2008
Place: Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan
LW GP 1st Round Fights:
* J.Z. Calvan vs. Shinya Aoki
LW GP Participants:
* Andre Dida
* Mitsuhiro Ishida
* Tatsuya Kawajiri
* Caol Uno
* Joachim Hansen
* Gilbert Melendez
* Luiz Azeredo
* Artur Oumakhanov
* Koutetsu Boku
* Jung Bu-Kyung
* Kazuyuki Miyata
* Luiz Firmino
| It Will Never Die!! HEIWA DREAM.1 Lightweight GP Opener! « Nightmare Of Battle
So with two spots left, I'd guess we see fighters along the lines of Alexandre Franca Nogeuira or Eiji Mitsuoka rounding out the field.
As for the MWGP, one can only guess for now, but looking at their roster I'd assume it'll be something like this:
*Melvin Manhoef
*Tai Ei Kin
*Katsuyori Shibata
*Denis Kang
*Zelg Galesic
*Dong Sik Yoon
*Makoto Takimoto
*Murilo Bustamante
*Yoshihiro Akiyama
*Ikuhisa Minowa
*Shungo Oyama
*Ralek Gracie
*Kiyoshi Tamura
*Ketutsis Smirnovas
*Heo Min Seok
*Carlos Newton
Of course, they could just opt for an 8 man tournament there, who knows. But with the dual sponsorship we could be in for two awesome GPs this year.
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02-14-2008, 01:39 PM
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Should make for some nice action... too bad there is no TV deal in place to watch it.
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02-14-2008, 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by jrube  Should make for some nice action... too bad there is no TV deal in place to watch it. | Yes there is, it will be on TBS, and I'd bet one or more of those shows will include a Fedor fight which means HDNet coverage most likely
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02-14-2008, 01:46 PM
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i can't fucking wait.
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02-14-2008, 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by smoogy Yes there is, it will be on TBS, and I'd bet one or more of those shows will include a Fedor fight which means HDNet coverage most likely | But Fedor sucks, not even top five, so they'll probably show it in low-def.
Because he's just not worth the extra pixels.
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02-14-2008, 01:57 PM
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I never got to watch Pride (Seen most of the fights though) when it was in its heyday as Im fairly new to MMA, but this Dreams promotion seems like its making all the right moves. Anyone know if its gonna be on PPV? Im definitly down for watching a new promotion and this seems like it will be along the same lines as pride
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02-14-2008, 02:00 PM
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Imanari could make the lw, but if Kid is planning on fighting at a lower weight they'll need all the people they can get in that weight class.
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02-14-2008, 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by valheruking Imanari could make the lw, but if Kid is planning on fighting at a lower weight they'll need all the people they can get in that weight class. | I think they'll eventually go with 143lb
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02-14-2008, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by smoogy Yes there is, it will be on TBS, and I'd bet one or more of those shows will include a Fedor fight which means HDNet coverage most likely | Turner Broadcasting Station? 
I am pulling for Murilo Bustamante. I really want to see this guy turn his career toward the path it was once on.
I am really glad we are going to see JZ vs. Aoki. I have JZ for the win. 2 LWGP's in a row
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02-14-2008, 02:19 PM
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^Tokyo Broadcasting System
Smoogy, You forgot about Sakuraba on the MWGP list.
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