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By Rich Hansen, MMA Torch Columnist
DREAM held their Bantamweight Grand Prix Finals in the overnight hours today. DREAM Japan Grand Prix Finals took place at the Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo, Japan, and was headlined by a Featherweight Championship bout between champion Hiroyuki Takaya and challenger Kazuyuki Miyata. The event did not air on North American television. Also on the card was a Light Heavyweight Championship bout featuring Gegard Mousasi and Hiroshi Izumi.
Eiji Mitsuoka defeated Bruno Carvalho by Unanimous Decision
Marius Zaromskis defeated Eiji Ishikawa by Unanimous Decision
Tatsuya Mizuno defeated Trevor Prangley by KO at 4:41 of Round 1
Kenji Osawa defeated Keisuke Fujiwara by Unanimous Decision
Tatsuya Kawajiri defeated Drew Fickett by TKO at 4:41 of Round 1
Gegard Mousasi defeated Hiroshi Izumi by TKO at 3:29 of Round 1 to retain Light Heavyweight Championship
Hideo Tokoro defeated Masakazu Imanari by Unanimous Decision to win Bantamweight Grand Prix
Hiroyuki Takaya defeated Kazuyuki Miyata by Split Decision to retain Featherweight Championship
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