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Sasahara: Let's get started a conference for 'May 29th DREAM JAPAN GP' .
Match ups for DREAM JAPAN GP Tourney were set at the last conference.
Today I'll announce 2 featherweight single fights.
It's 'Caol Uno vs NIishiura WICKY Akiyo' and 'Mitsuhiro Ishida vs Joachim Hansen'.
As you know, the present DREAM featherweight champion is Hiroyuki Takaya.
And these fights are survival ones towards featherweight title shot.
Wicky is training in the US now.so I'll read up his message instead of him. Also Joachim's.
Wikey's message: What I can do now for Japan is to fight and cheer them up.
I'll show a great fight which fascinates fans for sure.
Uno is a good fighter.He's technical and more experienced than me.
But it really doesn't matter to me at the same time.It's not a big deal.
I have always wanted to beaten him and now it's time for the action.
It's not time for veterans like him any more.I'll have to prove it.
I'll destroy him like crazy.As I believe that ring is a place for showing unordinary stuff.
I'm a person who changes DREAM and whole Japanese fight sports industry.
Joachim's message: I'm honored that I can fight for Japanese when they are having a hard time.
Ishida is a great fighter and I respect him.But I still determined to beat him completely.
Our hearts are with Japanese people.So when they get back their smile, we'll also be happy.
Sasahara: Wicky is training at Urijah Faber's gym now.The camp lasts from April 15th to May 9th.
Apparently he is having a real hard training there.
Ishida: I would like to thank for giving me this chance to fight.
I'll do my best to win over Joachim.
Uno: I'm looking forward to the fight.What I want is to win and show a great fight.
Reporter: What is your impression about your opponent?
Ishida: Joachim is a one of the worldwide best fighters.I'm feeling nervous but in a good way.
I'll show everything I've got to beat him.
Uno: Wicky is a young, tricky, hard hitter.
I've been always paying attention to him as he is an outstanding fighter.
Reporter: Wicky said like you are already over.How do you feel about that?
Uno: well, that is a good incentive.That's it.
Reporter: You have recently changed your division to featherweight.How is it working to you?
Uno: I've been trying adjusting it nearly a year already.we'll see how it works with the coming fight.
Reporter: Coming DREAM is counted as one of FIGHT FOR JAPAN events.Any thoughts about it?
Ishida: It's hard to find words for victims of the earthquake.
But I believe that showing a great fight will do some good to them.
Uno: I would like to support them with not only words but also my fight.
Reporter: Ishida, you live in Ibaraki which is near the center of the earthquake.Any effects to you?
Ishida: We had some traffic problems but I have been able to do good training at T-BLOOD.
So I'm OK.My condition is really good.
Reporter: Ishida, Your performance have been really good since you came to feather division.
You think you would be one of the top contenders for title shot, if you defeated Joachim?
Ishida: Off course I want that title but I'm only focusing on a fight with Joachim at this point.
Reprter: Uno,it's been quite long time since you won last time.Are you starved for wins?
Uno: Well, I'm always after wins.I'm also after good performance.
Reporter: What's the point of this fight?
Ishida: Every single match is a survival to me.Joachim is really a tough opponent.
I'll have to give it everything I've got.
Reporter: Have you been affected by earthquakes, Uno?
Uno: I have to take care of my kids.So I sometimes had to stick around my neighbourhood.
But I was still able to go to a couple of gyms and have good training.
Reporter: have you ever trained with Wicky before?
Uno: No, I haven't.
Reproer: Wicky is a unike fighter.How are you going to prepare for a fight against him?
Uno: I'll work on a fight plan but still the most important things is basic skills.
And I have to make sure that I face him with the best condition.