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After defeating Ashe Bowman in a non-title fight this past weekend, Strikeforce lightweight champion Josh Thomson made it very clear who he wants to fight next. “I am really looking forward to possibly fighting Joachim Hansen,” said Thomson. Thomson went on to say that his next fight will definitely take place in 2008. “November 21st is my next [...]

Joachim Hansen vs Kultar Gill - Dream 5
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After a dream run to the top of the DREAM lightweight grand prix tournament, Eddie Alvarez was unfortunately unable to compete in the finale against Aoki, due to a closed right eye he suffered in his earlier win.

Alternate fighter Joachim Hansen, who was eliminated earlier in the tournament by Alvarez, defeated Aoki by landing a leaping right hand to the downed fighter.

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DREAM 5, the final round of the Light Weight Grand Prix starts around 2 am EST live in Osaka, Japan.

DREAM 5 RESULTS

• Daisuke Nakamura defeats Andy Ologun by Submission (Armbar) in R1.
• Joseph Benavidez defeats Junya Kudo by Submission (Guillotine Choke) in R1.
• Kuniyoshi Hironaka defeats Motoki Miyazawa by TKO (Cut) in R1.

DREAM 5 LWGP SEMI-FINALS

• Shinya Aoki defeats Caol Uno by Unanimous Decision.
• Eddie Alvarez defeats Tatsuya Kawajiri by TKO (Punches) in R1.
• Joachim Hansen defeats Kultar Gill by Submission (Armbar) in R1. - Reserve Bout

DREAM 5 LWGP FINALS

• Shinya Aoki vs. Eddie Alvarez
  Result:

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The semi-finals of the DREAM 5 lightweight grand prix are finally here. Eddie Alverez will look to make a name for himself in Japan by defeating one of the top lightweights in the world, in Kawajiri. Submission freak Shinya Aoki will look to keep the ball rolling after two impressive wins over JZ Cavalcante and Katsuhiko Nagata, as he takes on MMA veteran Caol Uno.

DREAM 5 takes place July 21 from the Osaka Jo Hall in Osaka, Japan.

Lightweight Semi-Finals

Eddie Alvarez vs. Tatsuya Kawajiri
Shinya Aoki vs. Caol Uno

Tournament Reserve Fight

Joachim “Hellboy” Hansen vs. Kultar “Black Mamba” Gill

Non-Tournament Fights

Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto vs. Joseph Benavidez
Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Katsuyori Shibata
Motoki Miyazawa vs. Kuniyoshi Hironaka

Participating

Mark Hunt

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FiveOuncesOfPain.com has learned through an unnamed source that Joachim “Hellboy” Hansen is expected to fight at DREAM.5 on Monday, July 21 in a Lightweight Grand Prix tournament reserve match. While an opponent has not been confirmed for Hansen, sources have also indicated that he is likely to face Kultar “Black Mamba” Gill. DREAM.5 is scheduled to [...]

This fight is getting Fight of the Year recognition already.