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TOKYO -- With a suit and tie, Speedos down below and goggles on his head, Kazushi Sakuraba (Pictures) stole the spotlight during the Dream 4 press conference Saturday at the East 21 Hotel in Toyo-cho. He was one of several fighters promoting the quarterfinal round of Sunday's middleweight grand prix.
However, the "Gracie Hunter" was not the only one with aquatic style. His opponent, Melvin Manhoef (Pictures), wore a flashy black sharkskin suit
"I am losing my spirit because Mr. Manhoef looks very strong-- I need help. Help me!" Sakuraba said, before explaining his own attire. "It took a long time to put this on because it is very small and tight but this actually gives me focus and this swimwear gives me a different energy. Everyone says it will help with my speed."
Manhoef was respectful of the Japanese legend but promised a strong and aggressive fight and stated that he was brought into Dream to "f--k everybody up."
While Jason "Mayhem" Miller clowned for the Japanese audience, flashing his trademark "peace sign," his opponent, Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza, was less than impressed.
"He is a joke," the multi-time grappling world champion said.
Zelg Galestic and Taiei Kin (Pictures) looked completely thrilled with the idea of their rematch. Both fighters grinned from ear-to-ear, bouncing in place during the photo opportunities.
Dream Event Producer Keiichi Sasahara was optimistic for the show's fourth event.
"For the first Dream and second Dream we had some excuses and maybe some mistakes but this is the fourth time so we have to make sure it will be perfect," he said. This will "prove that Dream is a great [event].
"The second round is totally different from the first round. All of the fighters are very tough and every single fight is going to be a very severe and difficult fight. All of the fighters understand what the crowd wants to see and I'm confident that all of the fighters will put up a great performance."
Sasahara said matchups for the lightweight tournament will be announced tomorrow.
All fighters made weight without incident.
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