Sengoku cancels NYE card, will copromote w/ Dream

http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2009/11/11/1126948/sengokus-new-years-eve-plans

In addition to this, there are more rumours on these blog sites that WVR maybe gone for good soon. This in my mind would actually be great news, as all their talent would naturally fold into Strikeforce/Dream or the UFC. This will solidify Dream as Japan's only promotion and true successor to Pride, and save for Bellator, bring together all the major non UFC MMA players in the entire world.

The only downside is both Dream and Sengoku have been producing awesome cards separately and this ultimately would mean less MMA events on HDnet.

Agreed. Didn't WVR have that hot prospect that won the gold in Judo? Don't know his name but people think he's the real deal. Hopefully he'll sign with DREAM and develop.

He is the main reason Dream would co-promote with WVR right now for the NYE show.

This would bring Kid, Gomi, Misaki, Sakuraba et al under one roof. This would be good for ratings in Japan ultimately I think. Also, if Dream then sticks with the cage, it would further standardize MMA worldwide.