''Dream 17'' was a

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event held by

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's mixed martial arts promotion

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. The event took place on September 24, 2011 at the

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Background

Contrary to previous events, Dream used the card to launch a new rule change: the use of three, five-minute rounds. This event featured the opening round in Dream's World Bantamweight Grand Prix.

Results

World Bantamweight Grand Prix 2011 Bracket

References

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