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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:
* Featherweight grand prix finale
* "Super Hulk" grand prix finale
* Champ Joachim Hansen vs. Shinya Aoki (for DREAM lightweight title)
* Jason "Mayhem" Miller vs. Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza (for vacant DREAM middleweight title)
* Gesias "JZ" Cavalcante vs. TBA*
* Bibiano Fernanders vs. Joe Warren+
* Hiroyuki Takaya vs. Hideo Tokoro+
* Kazuyuki Miyata vs. Daiki "DJ.taiki" Hatais
* Hong Man Choi vs. Ikuhisa Minowa#
* Gegard Mousasi vs. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou
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:
* Featherweight grand prix finale
* "Super Hulk" grand prix finale
* Champ Joachim Hansen vs. Shinya Aoki (for DREAM lightweight title)
* Jason "Mayhem" Miller vs. Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza (for vacant DREAM middleweight title)
* Gesias "JZ" Cavalcante vs. TBA*
* Bibiano Fernanders vs. Joe Warren+
* Hiroyuki Takaya vs. Hideo Tokoro+
* Kazuyuki Miyata vs. Daiki "DJ.taiki" Hatais
* Hong Man Choi vs. Ikuhisa Minowa#
* Gegard Mousasi vs. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou
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