Sasahara Interview about the middleweight tournament

Sasahara answered questions from press after the press conference of DREAM 2.

- Does Sakuraba fight for sure?

Yes, I'm sure. He accepted our offer yesterday. I believe it was the first time for him to see Nakahara's picture though.

- You explained that his fight is a part of GP?

Yes. I think he doesn't like to fight GP honestly and I understand his feeling. However, he is a well known guy for us and we took our time to persuade him.

- Why do you think he accepted at the end?

I think he has a same feeling about our new MMA event with us. He controls his feeling to make this event succeed. I'm appreciative of his consideration and would like to create a great event which fighters can enjoy.

- Do you have any update about Aoki?

I heard he was getting better. I thought it won't take this long to recover though. I will announce about him at the same time announcing fights of the lightweight 2nd Round.

- Do you broadcast DREAM2 in TBS?

Yes. On the same day.

- Do you have any update about DREAM4?

I will announce about the date and the location next week as well.