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No-shows UFC 288 loss
Gracie lost to Charles Jourdain via unanimous decision (27-30, 27-30, 27-30) at UFC 288 on Saturday in Newark, New Jersey.
ANALYSIS
Fighting for the first time since October 2019, Gracie wasn't the least bit competitive. He was destroyed by Jourdain on the feet, as expected, and spent the entire fight trying to pull guard in order to get the fight to the mat. Knowing full well how dangerous Kron is in the submission game, Jourdain allowed him zero openings on the ground, eliminating any chance Gracie had of winning the fight. Kron clearly has a world-class skill, but this is mixed martial arts, not a grappling contest. Set to turn 35 years of age in July and with all of seven professional fights under his belt, the odds are overwhelmingly against Gracie ever making any sort of run in the UFC.
Fighting for the first time since October 2019, Gracie wasn't the least bit competitive. He was destroyed by Jourdain on the feet, as expected, and spent the entire fight trying to pull guard in order to get the fight to the mat. Knowing full well how dangerous Kron is in the submission game, Jourdain allowed him zero openings on the ground, eliminating any chance Gracie had of winning the fight. Kron clearly has a world-class skill, but this is mixed martial arts, not a grappling contest. Set to turn 35 years of age in July and with all of seven professional fights under his belt, the odds are overwhelmingly against Gracie ever making any sort of run in the UFC.
Taking on Jourdain
Gracie is set to face off with Charles Jourdain in a featherweight bout, at UFC 288 on May 6, Aaron Bronsteter of TSN.ca reports.
ANALYSIS
Gracie will make his return to the UFC and square off with Charles Jourdain in May. The 34-year-old fighter was most recently defeated by Cub Swanson in October of 2019, and he holds a record of 1-1 in the UFC.
Gracie will make his return to the UFC and square off with Charles Jourdain in May. The 34-year-old fighter was most recently defeated by Cub Swanson in October of 2019, and he holds a record of 1-1 in the UFC.
First career loss comes in Tampa
Gracie lost to Cub Swanson via unanimous decision (27-30, 27-30, 27-30) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Tampa.
ANALYSIS
His first professional loss aside, Gracie should be proud of himself. He hung tough in a kickboxing match that favored Swanson from the very start. Gracie has all of six pro fights under his belt at age 31. His first five prior to Saturday had resulted in submission victories, but the longer he was forced to stand on the feet, the worse it got for him. Gracie certainly dished out his fair share of punishment to Swanson as well, but it's quite clear the Brazilian BJJ wizard has work to do refining his all-around game. Gracie is quite an athlete and he trains with the Diaz brothers, so don't bet against Kron. On the bright side, the two men will each take home a $50,000 Fight of the Night bonus for their efforts.
His first professional loss aside, Gracie should be proud of himself. He hung tough in a kickboxing match that favored Swanson from the very start. Gracie has all of six pro fights under his belt at age 31. His first five prior to Saturday had resulted in submission victories, but the longer he was forced to stand on the feet, the worse it got for him. Gracie certainly dished out his fair share of punishment to Swanson as well, but it's quite clear the Brazilian BJJ wizard has work to do refining his all-around game. Gracie is quite an athlete and he trains with the Diaz brothers, so don't bet against Kron. On the bright side, the two men will each take home a $50,000 Fight of the Night bonus for their efforts.
Gets a big step up
Gracie and UFC brass are finalizing a featherweight matchup against Cub Swanson at a UFC Fight Night event scheduled for Oct. 12, Brett Okamoto of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
It's a curious bit of matchmaking, as Gracie is off to a perfect 5-0 start to his career (1-0 UFC), but will be pinned against a grizzled veteran of 36 professional fights. Nonetheless, Swanson has plenty of name recognition due to a list of historically wild fights, even if he happens to be riding a four-fight losing streak in present time. All of those losses have been to well-respected competition, however, so Gracie would be unwise to underestimate one of the greatest featherweights to never own a belt. From a fantasy perspective, Gracie owners will essentially be counting on a first-round submission, as he was credited with just two significant strikes before doing just that to Alex Caceres in his UFC debut. The door may be open for grappling points against Swanson, however, as he owns just a career 60 percent takedown defense. He's been better in that area of late, though much of that can be attributed to facing strike-first opponents.
It's a curious bit of matchmaking, as Gracie is off to a perfect 5-0 start to his career (1-0 UFC), but will be pinned against a grizzled veteran of 36 professional fights. Nonetheless, Swanson has plenty of name recognition due to a list of historically wild fights, even if he happens to be riding a four-fight losing streak in present time. All of those losses have been to well-respected competition, however, so Gracie would be unwise to underestimate one of the greatest featherweights to never own a belt. From a fantasy perspective, Gracie owners will essentially be counting on a first-round submission, as he was credited with just two significant strikes before doing just that to Alex Caceres in his UFC debut. The door may be open for grappling points against Swanson, however, as he owns just a career 60 percent takedown defense. He's been better in that area of late, though much of that can be attributed to facing strike-first opponents.
Lives up to his legacy
Gracie defeated Alex Caceres via submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:06 of Round 1 at UFC on ESPN 1 on Sunday in Phoenix.
ANALYSIS
If you had seen Gracie's previous MMA fights, then this one played out as you would expect. He looked a little lost in the striking exchanges, but he eventually closed the distance and took the rear clinch. From there it was only a matter of time until he dragged the fight to the ground, took the back and finished with the rear-naked choke. Gracie will have tougher fights in his UFC career, but his grappling ability is on another level. For now, it was plenty to at least get him a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus for his efforts.
If you had seen Gracie's previous MMA fights, then this one played out as you would expect. He looked a little lost in the striking exchanges, but he eventually closed the distance and took the rear clinch. From there it was only a matter of time until he dragged the fight to the ground, took the back and finished with the rear-naked choke. Gracie will have tougher fights in his UFC career, but his grappling ability is on another level. For now, it was plenty to at least get him a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus for his efforts.