DREAM 13: March 22 ON HDNETYokohama Arena in Yokohama, Japan
Bibiano Fernandez (7-2) vs. Joachim Hansen (19-8-1) The "Flash" defends his DREAM Featherweight crown for the 1st time as he faces the former DREAM Lightweight Champion "Hellboy." Bibby is a Jiu-Jitsu practitioner while Hansen prefers to use Muay Thai brutality in this clash of styles. "Hellboy" has dealt with the floor fighters before and I think he has little problem putting Fernandez to sleep providing he can make the weight cut. Joachim is about to become a multi-division champion for DREAM.
WINNER-Hellboy by Rd.1 TKO
Josh Barnett (24-5) vs. Siala Siliga (3-1) The "Babyfat Assassin" returns to action without drug testing to ensure the fight with K-1's "Mighty Mo" comes off. Don't expect much here as Barnett takes down the Humpty Dumpty built Californian who will not be able to defend on his turtle like back. Barnett runs a clinic here as he tries to climb back into relevance after yet another run in with the steroid monster.
Josh Barnett (24-5) vs. Siala Siliga (3-1) The "Babyfat Assassin" returns to action without drug testing to ensure the fight with K-1's "Mighty Mo" comes off. Don't expect much here as Barnett takes down the Humpty Dumpty built Californian who will not be able to defend on his turtle like back. Barnett runs a clinic here as he tries to climb back into relevance after yet another run in with the steroid monster.
WINNER-Josh Barnett Rd.1 Submission
K.J. Noons (7-2) vs. Andre Amade (6-3-1) KJ returns to MMA repping Strikeforce in this co-mingling of talent that the sport so desperately needs and the UFC refuses to do. "Dida" has lost 3 in a row and is especially susceptible to the KO so who do you think wins here?
K.J. Noons (7-2) vs. Andre Amade (6-3-1) KJ returns to MMA repping Strikeforce in this co-mingling of talent that the sport so desperately needs and the UFC refuses to do. "Dida" has lost 3 in a row and is especially susceptible to the KO so who do you think wins here?
WINNER-KJ Noons Rd.2 TKO
Katsunori Kikuno (12-2-2) vs. Kuniyoshi Hironaka (16-6) "Kit Kat" surprised everyone by almost stealing a win from Eddie Alverez last time out and Hironaka will be more than happy to exchange on the feet with him. A coin flip standup battle here but Kuniyoshi is defending the honor of DEEP here as their Lightweight Champion though I think it will all be for nought in the end.
Katsunori Kikuno (12-2-2) vs. Kuniyoshi Hironaka (16-6) "Kit Kat" surprised everyone by almost stealing a win from Eddie Alverez last time out and Hironaka will be more than happy to exchange on the feet with him. A coin flip standup battle here but Kuniyoshi is defending the honor of DEEP here as their Lightweight Champion though I think it will all be for nought in the end.
WINNER-Kit Kat by TKO
Ryo Chonan (16-10) vs. Andrews Nakahara (2-1) The "Piranha" is also repping DEEP here against a green yet decent fighter from Brazil that I know very little about. What I do know is that Ryo is nearing the end of his career while Andrews is just beginning his.
Ryo Chonan (16-10) vs. Andrews Nakahara (2-1) The "Piranha" is also repping DEEP here against a green yet decent fighter from Brazil that I know very little about. What I do know is that Ryo is nearing the end of his career while Andrews is just beginning his.
UPSET PICK WINNER-Andrews Nakahara by Decision
Ikuhisa Minowa (44-30-8) vs. Jimmy Ambriz (14-12-1) The "Super-Hulk Champion" and mountain tamer/fan favorite is back again against another giant with little skill. I could see this fight going either way but I'll play it safe and go with the "Japanese Punk" to find a way as he tends to do in these freak fights.
Ikuhisa Minowa (44-30-8) vs. Jimmy Ambriz (14-12-1) The "Super-Hulk Champion" and mountain tamer/fan favorite is back again against another giant with little skill. I could see this fight going either way but I'll play it safe and go with the "Japanese Punk" to find a way as he tends to do in these freak fights.
WINNER-Ikuhisa Minowa by Decision or late Submission
Cole Escovedo (15-4) vs. Yoshiro Maeda (26-7-2) The "Apache Kid" rides a 4 fight winning streak into this 135 lb. fight while Maeda looks to capitalize on his current duo streak. This is a close match in my book with both men well rounded and ready to scrap. I like Escovedo to surprise a lot of people in this close match gaining a nice big win in Japan.
Cole Escovedo (15-4) vs. Yoshiro Maeda (26-7-2) The "Apache Kid" rides a 4 fight winning streak into this 135 lb. fight while Maeda looks to capitalize on his current duo streak. This is a close match in my book with both men well rounded and ready to scrap. I like Escovedo to surprise a lot of people in this close match gaining a nice big win in Japan.
UPSET PICK WINNER-Cole Escovedo by Decision
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