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This event marked the beginning of co-promotion between DREAM and US organization [[Strikeforce]]. The event would also mark the return of [[Karl James Noons|KJ Noons]] to Mixed Martial Arts in his first fight since [[EliteXC: Return of the King|2008]]. <ref>http://www.mmaconvert.com/2010/02/25/dream-13-noons-dida-announced-as-one-of-two-strikeforce-vs-dream-bouts/</ref> |
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Dream Officials Had Annonced a Joint Patership between them and [[Strikeforce]] which was featured in the opening ceremony video. So Fans would be introduced to "DREAM VS STRIKEFORCE" bouts. KJ Noons & Andre Amade was the first to introduce the concept. |
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While not officially announced, [[Tim Sylvia]] was planning on participating in this event. However, Dream officials allegedly tried to change his opponent roughly two weeks before the bout was planned to take place.<ref>http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2010/3/5/1358171/tim-sylvia-off-dream-13-card</ref> |
While not officially announced, [[Tim Sylvia]] was planning on participating in this event. However, Dream officials allegedly tried to change his opponent roughly two weeks before the bout was planned to take place.<ref>http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2010/3/5/1358171/tim-sylvia-off-dream-13-card</ref> |
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| Promotion | Dream | |||
| Date | March 22, 2010 | |||
| Venue | Yokohama Arena | |||
| City | Yokohama, Japan | |||
| Attendance | 13,712 | |||
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Dream 13 was a mixed martial arts event held by Fighting and Entertainment Group's mixed martial arts promotion Dream. The event took place on Monday, March 22, 2010 at the Yokohama Arena in Yokohama, Japan.[1] The event aired live in North America on HDNet.[2]
Background
This event marked the beginning of co-promotion between DREAM and US organization Strikeforce. The event would also mark the return of KJ Noons to Mixed Martial Arts in his first fight since 2008. [3]
While not officially announced, Tim Sylvia was planning on participating in this event. However, Dream officials allegedly tried to change his opponent roughly two weeks before the bout was planned to take place.[4]
Marius Žaromskis was in discussions to defend his Dream Welterweight Championship against Kiyoshi Tamura at this event[5], but will instead appear at Dream 15 on May 30, 2010.[6]
Results
- Openweight bout:
Ikuhisa Minowa vs. 
Jimmy Ambriz
- Minowa defeated Ambriz via submission (toe hold) at 2:42 of round 2.[7]
- Lightweight bout: Katsunori Kikuno vs. Kuniyoshi Hironaka
- Kikuno defeated Hironaka via KO (strikes) at 1:26 of round 1.[7]
- Featherweight bout: Cole Escovedo vs. Yoshiro Maeda
- Escovedo defeated Maeda via KO (head kick) at 2:29 of round 1.[7]
- Welterweight bout: Ryo Chonan vs.
Andrews Nakahara
- Chonan defeated Nakahara via unanimous decision at 5:00 of round 2.[7]
- Catchweight (72 kg) bout: KJ Noons vs. Andre Amade
- Noons defeated Amade via unanimous decision at 5:00 of round 2.[7]
- Heavyweight bout: Josh Barnett vs. Mighty Mo
- Barnett defeated Siligia via submission (kimura) at 4:41 of round 1.[7]
- Fernandes defeated Hansen via split decision at 5:00 of round 2.[7]
Notes
KJ Noons and Andre Amade both weighed in at more than the 70 kg Lightweight limit and agreed to fight at 72 kg.[8]
References
- ^ "DREAM.13 set for March 22 at Yokohama Arena in Japan". mmajunkie.com. 2010-01-27. Retrieved 2010-01-27.
- ^ "HDNet Schedule for Mon. March 15, 2010 to Sun. March 21, 2010" (PDF). hd.net. 2010-03-13. Retrieved 2010-03-13.
- ^ http://www.mmaconvert.com/2010/02/25/dream-13-noons-dida-announced-as-one-of-two-strikeforce-vs-dream-bouts/
- ^ http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2010/3/5/1358171/tim-sylvia-off-dream-13-card
- ^ Ariel Helwani. "Marius Zaromskis vs. Kiyoshi Tamura in Works for DREAM.13".
- ^ "Marius Zaromskis eyes DREAM return in May". MMA Mania. Retrieved 2010-03-18.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Dream – Dream 13". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2010-03-23.
- ^ "DREAM.13 fighters make weight in Japan". MMAJunkie.com. Retrieved 2010-03-21.