Bibiano Fernandes - Photo: Dream
The Brazilian Bibiano Fernandes He put on a show and successfully defended the Dream featherweight belt, an event held this morning, in Saitama, Japan. Facing the tough Joachim Hansen, Bibiano faced the Norwegian's good striking, using the counterattack well and always taking the fight to the ground. In the end, Tupiniquim won in the judges' split decision
The other Brazilians at the event did not have the same luck. Against KJ Noons, André Dida was defeated in the referees' unanimous decision, while the experienced Japanese Ryo Chonan overcame Tupiniquim karateka Andrews Nakahara, also in the referees' decision.
Another highlight of the event was Josh Barnett's return to the ring, the fighter needed just over four minutes to submit Siala “Mighty Mo” Siliga with a Kimura. Check out the other results:
Ikuhisa Minowa submitted Jimmy Ambriz with a leg lock in R2;
Katsunori Kikuno beat Kuniyoshi Hironaka by knockout in R1;
Cole Escovedo beat Yoshiro Maeda by knockout in R1;
Ryo Chonan defeated Andrews Nakahara via unanimous decision
KJ Noons beat Andre Dida via unanimous decision by the judges;
Josh Barnett submitted Siala “Mighty Mo” Siliga with a Kimura in R1;
Bibiano Fernandes beat Joachim Hansen by split decision;
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