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Royce Gracie Meeting With Dana White Next Week To Discuss UFC: Rio
UFC legend Royce Gracie went 11-0-1 in the first five UFCs, taking home three tournament titles and establishing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as the pre-eminent style for MMA, but since 1995 he's only fought for the promotion once. Since losing to Matt Hughes at UFC 60 in what was the biggest UFC PPV up...
UFC and Royce Gracie Negotiating the Legend's Return at UFC Rio
The UFC was originally founded by Rorion Gracie to showcase his family's jiu jitsu style. Rorion's younger brother Royce was the family's handpicked champion and he did not disappoint, winning the tournaments at UFC 1, 2, and 4 and compiling an overall UFC record of 11-1-1 in his initial run with...
MMA History for the Holidays
For Boxing Day, a celebration of Britain's feudal past, I thought I'd share my aging MMA History series. I wasn't as diligent as planned in 2010, only adding two installments, but I swear I'll do more this year! Read a few you might learn something! I: UFC 1 Pancrase meets BJJ II: The...
UFC Rio: Could the promotion's return to Brazil also prompt the return of Royce Gracie?
During yesterday's (Dec. 15) UFC press conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the man who won the first two editions of the famed tournament, Royce Gracie, hinted that he may not be retired just yet and if necessary, is ready to fight. "I'm still thinking (on fighting in Rio). But I'm always...
Why the UFC's 'Monumental Announcement' in Brazil Tomorrow Is Legitimate
From a press release: Las Vegas, NV (USA) – UFC® Chairman and CEO Lorenzo Fertitta and UFC President Dana White will be making a special announcement live from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil tomorrow at 8am PST/11am EST/2pm BST. Media and fans can tune in to UFC.com to watch the event live as...
UFC 118 Preview: Art Jimmerson Played the Role of James Toney All the Way Back at UFC 1
In the very first fight inside the famed UFC Octagon, Dutch kickboxer Gerard Gordeau kicked a tooth right out of sumo wrestler Teila Tuli's mouth. The enamel covered bullet flew right by referee "Big" John McCarthy's wife Elaine at cageside on its way God knows where. Gordeau fought two more bouts...
The Kingpin: The Best Fighters in MMA History
Yesterday I proposed the idea that, at any given time, one man will stand above all his peers as the definitive top fighter in the sport. He'll have a track record of success, superlative skillset, and that special something that just lights up the room (aura, presence, charisma, whatever you call...
UFC Hall of Famer to Admit Steroid Use on Inside MMA
HD Net sent out an e-mail earlier today mentioning that they would be discussing steroids in mixed martial arts on tonight's episode. But more importantly than the subject was the fact that they mentioned a UFC Hall of Famer would be on the show to admit that they used steroids during their...
When a Loss Is Really a Win: Kimo Leopoldo Loses a Fight, Gains a Career Against Royce Gracie
Recently our friends at Cage Potato put together a list of the "seven most triumphant losses in MMA history." Amazingly enough, four of these historical gems occurred in 2009-2010. Six occured in the TUF era and happened inside the Octagon. All seven went down post-2000. Somehow in this rigorous...
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