Jul 16, 2011 - 8:00:13 AM

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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