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DREAM lightweight champion Joachim Hansen (19-7-1) will make his long-awaited first title defense against the man he beat to claim the belt, Shinya Aoki (21-4), at DREAM.11.
The long-rumored bout was officially announced by the Japanese-based organization earlier today.
DREAM.11 takes place Oct. 6 at Yokohama Arena in Kanagawa, Japan. The card airs on HDNet in North America.
Hansen hasn't fought since the July 2008 win over Aoki, a night he also beat Kultar Gill to claim DREAM's lightweight grand prix title and inaugural lightweight championship.
Hansen had been expected to face Gesias "JZ" Calvancante in January, but a last-minute medical clearance issue on the Norwegian striker's part forced the cancellation of the contest at the last moment.
Aoki has put together a 4-1 record since the initial meeting with Hansen, including wins over Eddie Alvarez and Vitor Ribeiro.
DREAM.11 will also feature the conclusion of the organization's 2009 featherweight grand prix and "Super Hulk" tournament.
The complete card for DREAM.11 currently includes:
HEIWA DREAM.11 Featherweight GP 2009 Finals
Date: October 6th, 2009
Place: Yokohama Arena in Yokohama, Japan
Added:
Middle: Kazushi Sakuaba 24-12-1 vs. Rubin Williams
Previously Announced:
Lightweight Title Fight:
Joachim Hansen (champion) 19-7-1 vs. 21-4-0 Shinya Aoki (challenger)
Featherweight GP Final: Winner SF1 v. Winner SF2
DREAM Featherweight GP Semi-Finals:
SF1: Hideo Tokoro 22-16-1 vs. 11-6-1 Hiroyuki Takaya
SF2: Joe Warren 2-0-0 vs. 5-2-0 Bibiano Fernandes
Reserve: Kazuyuki Miyata 7-7-0 vs. 11-5-3 Daiki "DJ Taiki" Hata
Super-Hulk Semi-Finals:
Ikuhisa Minowa 42-30-8 vs. 2-2-0 Hong Choi Man
Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou 6-4-0 vs. 10-5-1 Bob Sapp
Light: Tatsuya Kawajiri 24-5-2 vs. 2-2-0 Melchor "Barracuda" Manibusan
Middle: Kazushi Sakuaba 24-12-1 vs. Rubin Williams
Previously Announced:
Lightweight Title Fight:
Joachim Hansen (champion) 19-7-1 vs. 21-4-0 Shinya Aoki (challenger)
Featherweight GP Final: Winner SF1 v. Winner SF2
DREAM Featherweight GP Semi-Finals:
SF1: Hideo Tokoro 22-16-1 vs. 11-6-1 Hiroyuki Takaya
SF2: Joe Warren 2-0-0 vs. 5-2-0 Bibiano Fernandes
Reserve: Kazuyuki Miyata 7-7-0 vs. 11-5-3 Daiki "DJ Taiki" Hata
Super-Hulk Semi-Finals:
Ikuhisa Minowa 42-30-8 vs. 2-2-0 Hong Choi Man
Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou 6-4-0 vs. 10-5-1 Bob Sapp
Light: Tatsuya Kawajiri 24-5-2 vs. 2-2-0 Melchor "Barracuda" Manibusan
http://mmajunkie.com/news/15735/joachim-hansen-vs-shinya-aoki-title-fight-official-from-dream-11-in-october.mma
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