UFC Quick Quote: ‘Having a UFC in Brazil without a Gracie wouldn’t make sense’
by Fernando Quiles Jr. on Dec 22, 2010 6:53 PM EST
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"It's Renzo's dream to fight in a UFC in Brazil, but it's up to the UFC and Dana [White] to make it happen. Having a UFC in Brazil without a Gracie wouldn't make sense."
-- Renzo Gracie's manager, Abdel Aziz, tells MMAfighting.com that his fighter wants to compete on the Aug. 27, 2011 card at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro. In his UFC debut, the legendary instructor was destroyed by "Gracie Hunter Version 2.0" Matt Hughes back in April of this year (2010), but that hasn't tempered his enthusiasm for the sport and he desperately wants to be there when the promotion returns to his homeland. With negotiations apparently underway for Royce to make his return on the card, are we in for a Gracie family reunion when the UFC hits Brazil? If it comes to fruition, how would you feel about that? Opinions, please.
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I kinda agree
I mean we should atleast have a video tribute or place the Gracie family in the hall of fame(I know Royce is in). But, what fight does anyone want to see occur that would atleast be entertaining lol
by thepunisherwins on Dec 22, 2010 5:08 PM EST reply actions
Yes Gracie, No Renzo
Renzo wasn’t anywhere near UFC caliber when he fought Hughes and should never be in the UFC again. Im not a Gracie hater, just a fact. I mean c’mon! Dude asked for Hughes help back up during the fight!
Nothing Ever Changes When Nothing Ever Changes
+1
Edson Barboza and Charles Oliveira are gonna stir up the pot at 155!
by robinhorobson on Dec 22, 2010 7:25 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Should only be a Gracie v Gracie fight or try and tempt Rickson out of retirement
boards dont hit back....
Dana said we'll probably never see Renzo in there again so .....
yea he’ll probably start off the main event against Baroni or something. Yea something like…..get the “Renzo avenges Cesar” plotline…..best eva…..gracie jui jitsu……flashing old pride highlights…..“This is really an interesting fight” from joe rogan." There it is for you.
BIG NOG for Life
One Step closer to Gleison Tibau @ 145
If the round is too close, it's 10-10, NOT flip a coin 10-9 or late takedown FTW.
by NNR (formerly NameNotRequired) on Dec 22, 2010 7:03 PM EST up reply actions
let's have
Royce fight Renzo (i dont know if they want to do it) but that would be a fight with both of them i want to see
Edson Barboza and Charles Oliveira are gonna stir up the pot at 155!
by robinhorobson on Dec 22, 2010 7:31 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Bring in Hickson Gracie isn't he supposed to be the best one?
by Mattito on Dec 22, 2010 8:29 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Even in PRIDE's hayday when they tossed big $$$ around he was way way way too expensive.
He’s also 50 some years old. Want to see though if he can add one more armbar to the legend lol.
BIG NOG for Life
One Step closer to Gleison Tibau @ 145
If the round is too close, it's 10-10, NOT flip a coin 10-9 or late takedown FTW.
by NNR (formerly NameNotRequired) on Dec 22, 2010 10:59 PM EST up reply actions
this is exactly the kind of mentality that gets you a bisping main everything ufc visits the uk!
just (half) kidding
Let BJ go in there and knock him out.
"People say that marijuana smoking is going to get in the way of my career. I say to them that on the contrary, my fighting career is getting in the way of my marijuana smoking." -Nick Diaz
by DetroitDrew1980 on Dec 22, 2010 6:55 PM EST reply actions
bad idea..i dont wanna see him get destroyed again..and hughes picked him apart on the feet
enough said
"Your fucking out!!"- Kenny Powers
I see a blood bath then
First in the ring then in the crowd as a result. Legends or not I just don’t see the Gracies hanging with these younger more diverse fighters.
by jestermarcus on Dec 22, 2010 7:02 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Having a UFC in Brazil without a Gracie wouldn’t make sense
Absolutly.
Now WHICH gracie is debatable.
I say Royce as a honorary judge.
I am the WAMMA Light Heavyweight Champion
sign ralek and have him get in there
i think hes probly the gracie clans best shot at a win
"I don't think Diego Sanchez belongs at 170. He does not look good at 170." - Dana White after Diego's loss to Hathaway
"I love Diego Sanchez at 170." - Dana White after Diego's victory over Paulo Thiago
Gotta love a president that sticks to his guns...
?
Is that Gracie who beat sakuraba recently, thats a talented kid.
Let’s have Ralek or any other up and coming Gracie fight eventhough they are not that well known ass royce or Renzo.
Edson Barboza and Charles Oliveira are gonna stir up the pot at 155!
by robinhorobson on Dec 22, 2010 7:27 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
yea he just beat sakuraba in dream about 6 months ago
"I don't think Diego Sanchez belongs at 170. He does not look good at 170." - Dana White after Diego's loss to Hathaway
"I love Diego Sanchez at 170." - Dana White after Diego's victory over Paulo Thiago
Gotta love a president that sticks to his guns...
No way
They should let this guy fight in the ufc. He couldn’t overcome leg kicks from Matt Hughes. Nuff said.
by Get Down or Lay Down on Dec 22, 2010 7:09 PM EST reply actions
The perfect Gracie would be
Roger he is in his prime and is pretty well known. But sadly he plays in the minor league
Edson Barboza and Charles Oliveira are gonna stir up the pot at 155!
by robinhorobson on Dec 22, 2010 7:29 PM EST via mobile reply actions
LoL....right....the minor league, where bonner was headed till the fight vs kristof S...
but now hes still an exciting fighter in the big leagues
whereas had he gone SF, hes just a minor league washed up fighter who cant fight at the big stage….
oh please….
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt
you realize the minor leagues you speak of have a far far far far superior HW division right?
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt
You do know im kidding right, maybe is should have used “minor league” i was just using Dana’s words, my bad.
Edson Barboza and Charles Oliveira are gonna stir up the pot at 155!
by robinhorobson on Dec 23, 2010 6:36 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
no, dont say your bad
you were absolutely right and that douche decided to call you out for no reason…ill take cain, brock, carwin, jds, schaub, mir, nog, and nelson over fedor and overeem any day…and bonnar should be in SF, the only reason he didnt get cut is cause of TUF 1…every single division in strikeforce is weak compared to the UFC…not only was SD chief condescending, he was also wrong…bad combo
"I don't think Diego Sanchez belongs at 170. He does not look good at 170." - Dana White after Diego's loss to Hathaway
"I love Diego Sanchez at 170." - Dana White after Diego's victory over Paulo Thiago
Gotta love a president that sticks to his guns...
This is a very arrogant statement
saying it wouldnt make sense to have a ufc in Brazil without a Gracie. Yes they are hugely important in the sport and have been part of the ufc since the beginning, but theres not any Gracies currently active that are good enough to be competitive in the ufc. There are tons of other brazilians though who are badass and im sure have a huge fanbase down there. the Gracies are not the only brazilian fighters who matter anymore, they shouldnt automatically get a fight when there are so many better brazilian fighters these days.
i dont give out free signatures
GRACIE vs GRACIE
This is the only way I would like to see them involved.
Yawn fuck the gracies
Renzo got ko’d by hughes standing enough said there, Royce sorry mma isn’t populated by fat truckers that dont know bjj anymore so your shit out of luck also.
I’m a Royce and Huge Renzo fan, but I must sau I laughed my ass off with the Royce comment.
Bring back the Chute Boxe of old!!!
by manalito on Dec 22, 2010 9:32 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
sign roger gracie at some point...
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt
they should sign Rickson for one fight
so that someone can give him his first official loss
by cough on Dec 23, 2010 12:49 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Arrogant is the middle name of every gracie
But the UFC put toney on their fucking maincard so why not put this chump on the card if it gets them $$$
by Lester The Pimp on Dec 23, 2010 7:23 AM EST reply actions
Yep see a true Jits exhibition
boards dont hit back....
by diamondsven on Dec 23, 2010 12:40 PM EST up reply actions
The Best Thing For Renzo and Royce
Is a grappling match for each guy. Even on the PPV or on Spike Prelims. ADCC rules. Gi or no Gi. Probably Gi.
Or put on a UFC Expo in Brazil and have the Gracies run the Jiu Jitsu seminar/exhibitions
by AintNoSunshine on Dec 23, 2010 12:40 PM EST reply actions
Becos they will get their asses handed to them in new 2.0 version of MMA, this is no longer a backstreet brawl where your opponents dont know how to reverse or avoid your submissions
boards dont hit back....
by diamondsven on Dec 23, 2010 12:41 PM EST up reply actions
Untrue. They can win in MMA still. However, the UFC wont hand pick an easy opponent for them because it would be disrespectful and pointless to do so. Every named opponent in each fighters weight class will be too good.
If the UFC wanted to give them squash matches they could.
by AintNoSunshine on Dec 23, 2010 12:48 PM EST up reply actions
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