DREAM 8
OLYMPIA DREAM.8
“Welterweight Grand Prix 2009 1st Round”
Synopsis
DREAM.8 took place on April 5, 2009, at Nippon Gaishi Hall in Nagoya, Japan, promoted by Fighting and Entertainment Group’s DREAM. The main event features Hayato "Mach" Sakurai facing Shinya Aoki in a welterweight Grand Prix opening round bout, with Sakurai coming off a TKO win over Kuniyoshi Hironaka at DREAM.6 and Aoki fresh from a submission victory over David Gardner at DREAM.7. Other welterweight Grand Prix matchups include Marius Žaromskis vs. Seichi Ikemoto, Jason High vs. Yuya Shirai, and Andre Galvão vs. John Alessio. Additional bouts showcase Sergei Kharitonov vs. Jeff Monson in a heavyweight clash and Riki Fukuda vs. Murilo Rua.
Top Cast
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Hayato Sakurai
Self
Shinya Aoki
Self
Jason High
Self
Yuya Shirai
Self
Seichi Ikemoto
Self
Marius Zaromskis
Self
André Galvão
Self
John Alessio
Self
Hideo Tokoro
Self
Daiki Hata
Self
Jeff Monson
Self
Sergei Kharitonov
Self
Riki Fukuda
Self
Murilo Rua
Self
Vitor Ribeiro
Self
Katsuhiko Nagata
Self
Andrews Nakahara
Self
Shungo Oyama
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 5, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sadaharu Tanikawa
- Original Title
- OLYMPIA DREAM.8
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 3h 34m
- Production Studios
- Fighting & Entertainment Group, DREAM
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sadaharu Tanikawa
Department Leadership Roster
Sadaharu Tanikawa
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for DREAM 8.
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Frequently Asked Questions About DREAM 8
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is DREAM 8 about?
DREAM.8 took place on April 5, 2009, at Nippon Gaishi Hall in Nagoya, Japan, promoted by Fighting and Entertainment Group’s DREAM. The main event features Hayato "Mach" Sakurai facing Shinya Aoki in a welterweight Grand Prix opening round bout, with Sakurai coming off a TKO win over Kuniyoshi Hironaka at DREAM.6 and Aoki fresh from a submission victory over David Gardner at DREAM.7. Other welterweight Grand Prix matchups include Marius Žaromskis vs. Seichi Ikemoto, Jason High vs. Yuya Shirai, and Andre Galvão vs. John Alessio. Additional bouts showcase Sergei Kharitonov vs. Jeff Monson in a heavyweight clash and Riki Fukuda vs. Murilo Rua.
Who directed DREAM 8?
DREAM 8 was directed by Sadaharu Tanikawa.
Who stars in DREAM 8?
The principal cast of DREAM 8 includes Hayato Sakurai, Shinya Aoki, Jason High, Yuya Shirai, Seichi Ikemoto.
When was DREAM 8 released and how long is it?
DREAM 8 was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 3h 34m.