Shinya Aoki Vs. Kazushi Sakuraba In The Works For DREAM

http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/5/10/3011707/asian-mma-shinya-aoki-vs-kazushi-sakuraba-in-the-works-for-dream
If everything goes according to plan, two of the top Japanese stars of the generation are going to do battle in the coming months. A bout between top 10 ranked lightweight, Shinya Aoki (30-6), and MMA pioneer, Kazushi Sakuraba (26-16) is in the works for the next DREAM show.

Word about the contest was first mentioned by Daniel Fletcher as a rumor, and separate sources from the region have confirmed to BloodyElbow.com that the bout is indeed in the works for a future DREAM event and it has been agreed upon by at least one party.

Sakuraba returned to pro-wrestling or 'puroresu' on DREAM's NYE event, and while people thought he may not compete in MMA again, it looks like the Japanese legend would likely be taking another bout this year. It would be a showcase match pitting a current star with an aging legend, but it's definitely the kind of spectacle that one could expect to see in Japan.

Star-divide

The 42-year-old Sakuraba started his career back in 1996 and has fought the who's who in MMA during his heyday. Even at the tail end of his career, "The Gracie Hunter" has still faced a chain of top opponents, losing his last 4 bouts including 2 at welterweight.

Aoki on the other hand, is still at the prime of his career at 28 years of age, and has shown an improved MMA game since moving his training camps to Singapore. Coming in to this bout though, Shinya will be looking to rebound from a loss on that rematch against Eddie Alvarez, which snapped his 7-fight winning streak.

This is an utterly retarded fight. Sakuraba wouldn't be getting sanctioned to fight real opponents in the US. I like a good freakshow fight as much as anyone, and this aint it.

Wolfgangsta wrote:

This is an utterly retarded fight. Sakuraba wouldn't be getting sanctioned to fight real opponents in the US. I like a good freakshow fight as much as anyone, and this aint it.

Yeah I just figured they want to fluff Aoki up a little bit after his loss.

Aoki is always getting fluffed.

Me too.

Would've rather seen Sakuraba-Lombard before he signed with the UFC

bobbitt15 wrote:

Would've rather seen Sakuraba-Lombard before he signed with the UFC

not a Sakuraba fan?

KingsOwn19 wrote:

bobbitt15 wrote:

Would've rather seen Sakuraba-Lombard before he signed with the UFC

not a Sakuraba fan?

Some people wish Sakuraba really was dead I believe.

GDPofDRC wrote:

KingsOwn19 wrote:

bobbitt15 wrote:

Would've rather seen Sakuraba-Lombard before he signed with the UFC

not a Sakuraba fan?

Some people wish Sakuraba really was dead I believe.

Whoever doesn't like Sakuraba is gay.

bobbitt15 wrote:

Would've rather seen Sakuraba-Lombard before he signed with the UFC

why on earth