Official MMA Thread

NCRadioMan · 08-24-2009, 11:12 AM

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend, Renzo Gracie reveals he could join UFC

http://mmabay.co.uk/Story%2002415.html

Original source: GracieMag.com

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend, Renzo Gracie has revealed he is in regular talks with UFC President, Dana White about joining the UFC, but only if the promotion can come up with the right kind of fight.

Speaking to Sensei Sportv, Gracie said:

“Dana White is my friend and we talk on the phone every now and again; whenever I have a suggestion for a fighter ready for the UFC we talk on the phone. We talk of my return and it may be that I fight in the Octagon, who knows. I haven’t any pretensions of becoming champion, but I’d like to face the champions. I’m going to keep fighting till I’m 50, for free is need be.”

Gracie also spoke of Demian Maia’s title hopes in the middleweight division, something he can’t wait to see fulfilled.

“He’s a golden boy, I can’t wait till Demian wears that belt on his waist.”

Maia gets a chance to take a massive step forward at UFC 102 this coming weekend when he battles Nate Marquardt inside the octagon. Only time will tell if we will see a Gracie join him on the UFC roster any time soon.

08-24-2009, 11:12 AM	#10
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,283 Trading: (66)	Re: Official MMA Thread Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend, Renzo Gracie reveals he could join UFC http://mmabay.co.uk/Story%2002415.html Original source: GracieMag.com Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend, Renzo Gracie has revealed he is in regular talks with UFC President, Dana White about joining the UFC, but only if the promotion can come up with the right kind of fight. Speaking to Sensei Sportv, Gracie said: “Dana White is my friend and we talk on the phone every now and again; whenever I have a suggestion for a fighter ready for the UFC we talk on the phone. We talk of my return and it may be that I fight in the Octagon, who knows. I haven’t any pretensions of becoming champion, but I’d like to face the champions. I’m going to keep fighting till I’m 50, for free is need be.” Gracie also spoke of Demian Maia’s title hopes in the middleweight division, something he can’t wait to see fulfilled. “He’s a golden boy, I can’t wait till Demian wears that belt on his waist.” Maia gets a chance to take a massive step forward at UFC 102 this coming weekend when he battles Nate Marquardt inside the octagon. Only time will tell if we will see a Gracie join him on the UFC roster any time soon. __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.