Eight Added to Dream Grand Prix

ne marquee matchup is a battle between the undisputed middleweight grappling champion Ronaldo Souza (Pictures) and Frank Trigg (Pictures).

Better known as "Jacaré," which is Portuguese for alligator, Souza has been rumored for the past two years to be considering a serious run in MMA. After a deal with the UFC fell through last September, the eight-time Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion is now taking his trade to Japan.

Trigg is not only widely regarded as a top-10-caliber fighter in the middleweight division, his inclusion in the 187-pound Dream tournament is also a political issue in Japan. "Twinkle Toes" is the only fighter to defeat Pride Middleweight Grand Prix winner Kazuo Misaki (Pictures) after the "Grabaka Hitman's" tournament triumph in 2006. Misaki is widely considered the No. 1 fighter in Japan at 185 pounds, but he has aligned with Dream's rival, World Victory Road, instead.