Tokoro/Takaya vs. Warren/Fernandes
Hideo Tokoro(22-16-1) vs. Hiroyuki Takaya(11-6-1)
Joe Warren(2-0-0) vs. Bibiano Fernandes(5-2-0)
Dream Featherweight Grand Prix Semi-Final
Bibiano Fernandes vs. Joe Warren
The Breakdown: A super-prospect takes on one of the most underrated grapplers in the game, as Warren locks up with Fernandes in a match that pits Warren’s sterling wrestling game against Fernandes’ fearsome jiu-jitsu style. The real difference maker, however, may be Warren’s surprising boxing skills, which could give a mat-minded Fernandes fits. By the same token, Warren’s jiu-jitsu has never been tested, and Fernandes will have no qualms about pulling guard and trying to tie the American in knots. Can Warren defend that strategy? It makes for a fascinating question since he has already proven he knows so much more than any rookie should.
The X Factor: Natural talent can get you a long way in a developing sport, and Warren is testing the limits of that notion against some elite opposition. Taking a split decision over Norifumi Yamamoto in Japan was a testament to Warren’s moxie, but pure ability is mostly inapplicable when it comes to the technical intricacies of grappling. It will take some exceptionally disciplined strategy by Warren to keep his airway and arms out of harm’s way. Even then, one has to wonder if Warren grasps just how thin a line he will have to walk to keep his undefeated record intact.
Dream Featherweight Grand Prix Semi-Final
Hiroyuki Takaya vs. Hideo Tokoro
The Breakdown: You are not likely to ever see a fight with two more disparate fighters. Takaya’s biker gangster persona seems perfectly suited for his kickboxing style, while Tokoro’s janitor turned superstar story has warmed the hearts of millions; his submissions routinely remind opponents he is more than just a Lifetime movie of the week candidate. What Tokoro may lack is the ability to plant Takaya on his back long enough to grab hold of something and torque it, especially considering Takaya’s underrated submission defense and knack for translating his striking to the mat. Unless Tokoro can draw Takaya into a grappling match by hook or crook, his one-dimensional style will not do him any favors in this fight.
The X Factor: Takaya often makes the mistake of over-committing on his strikes and leaving himself vulnerable to takedowns. He also generates a world of power on his power shots, but that will not help him much if he whiffs and fails to recover his guard before Tokoro takes this fight somewhere from which he cannot escape.
Who will take the DREAM Featherweight Grand Prix Championship?|||I'm going with Warren.|||I'm going with Tokoro|||I feel it's either going to be Tokoro or Fernandes who will take it.|||What i find nice is dream is changing from a ring to cage now, should be interesting to see that|||
What i find nice is dream is changing from a ring to cage now, should be interesting to see that
The ring is not going away it's just they will do a cage for DREAM once a year do to there co promotion with Strikeforce|||Oh, I see thanks for that, can't wait to see it. :)|||its gonna be tough but im gonna go with warren as well|||
||||||Dream 11 Weigh-in Results
Dream 11 Weigh-in Results:
Joachim Hansen (150.4) vs. Shinya Aoki (153.9)
Kazushi Sakuraba (184.1) vs. Rubin Williams (181.9)
Tatsuya Kawajiri (154.1) vs. Melchor Manibusan (152.6)
Featherweight GP:
Joe Warren (138.2) vs. Bibiano Fernandes (138.2)
Hideo Tokoro (138.5) vs. Hiroyuki Takaya (138.9)
Featherweight GP Reserve Bout:
Daiki Hata (138.5) vs. Kazuyuki Miyata (138.5)
Super Hulk Tournament:
Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou (220.5) vs. Bob Sapp (341.7)
Ikuhisa Minowa (192.9) vs. Hong Man Choi (319.7)|||I hope Hellboy didn't overtrain.|||The featherweight reserve match will be a good fight.|||I thought Hiroyuki Takaya should have got the judges decision. He clearly was trying to finish Fernandes.|||
I thought Hiroyuki Takaya should have got the judges decision. He clearly was trying to finish Fernandes.
I disagree, Fernandes with the knockdown, and having his back twice, did it for him, it was close but Bibi won. Bibi needs to straighten out his right hand, he has a strong chin. Great fight.
F.O.T.Y candidate.
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