One and done: Rolles Gracie cut from the UFC after Feb. 6 loss
by Jesse Holland on Feb 12, 2010 10:51 AM EST
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Rolles Gracie (3-1), decorated grappling champion and member of the famed Gracie clan, apparently had one chance to impress the Zuffa brass when he debuted opposite Joey Beltran at UFC 109 on Feb. 6 from Las Vegas.
He was unsuccessful.
The Brazilain Jiu-Jitsu black belt and son of Rolles Gracie Sr. made his Octagon debut an "embarrassing' one according to cousin Renzo, after "The Mexicutioner" pounded him out in the second frame of their Feb. 6 undercard bout.
He was subsequently released from his contract, according to MMAWeekly.
Prior to his Octagon debut, Gracie was perfect in three attempts including an appearance under the IFL banner in late 2007, submitting Sam Holloway via rear naked choke in the Team Championship Finals.
After seeing no action in 2008, Gracie competed twice in 2009 for China's "Art of War" promotion, including a submission win (arm-triangle choke) over Peter Graham last September.
While he may have been put out to pasture by the UFC, he's sure to find employment elsewhere based on his grappling skills and name recognition.
Perhaps a return to Art of War?
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Not a fan one way or the other but why such a quick cut? Did he piss off DW & Co. before or after the fight? Any inside info?
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
did you see the fight?
Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.
So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.
by McArthur... on Feb 12, 2010 10:54 AM EST up reply actions
No. Please fill me in.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
dude
I felt awkward just watching it and was shocked they showed it on the PPV..can you watch at work if I supply a link?
Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.
So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.
by McArthur... on Feb 12, 2010 10:59 AM EST up reply actions
honestly
I’m 190 and feel like I could’ve beaten him
Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.
So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.
by McArthur... on Feb 12, 2010 10:59 AM EST up reply actions
Nope. I am lucky that I get access to Mania.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Agreed.
I couldnt understand why they aired it. People in the bar I was at were laughing it was so pathetic.
by captainStevo on Feb 12, 2010 11:37 AM EST up reply actions
Mac, any chance of that link to the Gracie fight, only one i didn't get to see.
"Champions are not made in the gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them - a desire, a dream, a vision." -Muhammad Ali
I can't find one...sorry bud...could only find that pic I posted...I thought if anyone could find it it would be you
Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.
So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.
I'll try again. Cheers for the reply.
"Champions are not made in the gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them - a desire, a dream, a vision." -Muhammad Ali
it was honestly
The worst thing I have ever seen, worse than Starnes
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by PSYQO78 on Feb 12, 2010 10:59 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Details, please. If you have the inclination or the time.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
this is the best I could do...to summarize I'm not sure if this is after a round ends or after the fight...thats how bad it was
Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.
So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.
by McArthur... on Feb 12, 2010 11:12 AM EST up reply actions
Super super sloppy. Gassed out about 45 seconds into the fight. He was a very heavy favorite and was just beat up by a guy that no one would even remember if he didn’t steal Mexi’s name.
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by PSYQO78 on Feb 12, 2010 11:17 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
He gassed out so early and so bad that Herb Dean had to keep asking him if he wanted to continue. Every time he was on the ground he struggled to even stand up, it was that bad.
His opponent on the other hand took the fight with about a week’s notice and outclassed him so bad it made it look like a freak show fight.
by Roll for Life on Feb 12, 2010 11:34 AM EST up reply actions
Thanks!
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Embarrassing
He was an absolute joke, he didn’t even look any good on the ground. The guy who beat him was a complete bum as well. I have honestly seen a better standard at regional shows.
Learn like you'll live forever, live like you'll die tomorrow.
What did Rogan and Goldie say? Did they try to smooth it over or were they brutally honest?
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
He has less cardio then the last season of TUF fighters....
If that means anything. The only thing it was missing was him hunched over hands to knees gasping for air…
There was a moment last night, when she was sandwiched between the two Finnish dwarves and the Maori tribesmen, where I thought, "Wow, I could really spend the rest of my life with this woman".
It was pathetic
He isnt worth another chance anyway
by Lester The Pimp on Feb 12, 2010 11:10 AM EST reply actions
Way to go Felix
im sure the Gracies are all pissed at you now
Fedor played Russian Roulette with a fully loaded gun and won.
AMERICA.....FUCK YEAH
Strikeforce and Dream gets a Gracie.
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Upset of the Year: John Hathaway over Diego Sanchez
by Synyster_08 on Feb 12, 2010 11:38 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Hope they cut him too.
after the 1st fight,
Think about how dumb the average person is, then realize that half of them are even dumber than that.
- P-Dub
by The Negation on Feb 12, 2010 3:48 PM EST up reply actions
That had 2 be 1 of the funniest fights I have ever seen!
Rolles was outclassed by a bum! I wonder if the mexicutioner is guna get another fight for not finishing him in the opening 2 minutes.
by d*locc on Feb 12, 2010 12:40 PM EST via mobile reply actions
what Márcio "Pé de Pano" Cruz 1st fight in the ufc...
that sucked even worst than that
Haahaa! I can't even imagine!
Was it against frank mir?
by d*locc on Feb 12, 2010 2:20 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Cheers for the link, pretty bad fight alright.
"Champions are not made in the gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them - a desire, a dream, a vision." -Muhammad Ali
no wonder
He could be back though. Just needs to put some wins together! I’ve watched his fights on the net, looked outstanding if you ask me. UFC is a different one. You need to get ready for the crowd, you need to take it easy. That’s what he wasn’t ready for.
He might be outta the family after that performance...
"Sweat is the cologne of accomplishment"
- Heywood Hale Brown
Bad fight
Gracie looked like he gassed really early. I have to say it was still more entertaining then the hershal walker and bobby lashley fights a couple weeks back…
Bas Rutten: He has a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Stephen Quadros: Yes, well many of the fighters
have a black belt.
Bas Rutten: Yes, but in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu you cant
buy your belt like in say, Tae Kwon Do.
Stephen Quadros: Do you have any belts?
Bas Rutten: I have a brown belt in Tae Kwon Do.
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