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"'The last time Royce Gracie stepped into the Octagon was at UFC 5 when he took on Ken Shamrock in a much anticipated rematch. Since 1995, Royce has been fighting exclusively in Japan. First with Pride Fighting Championships, and for the past two years with FEG/K-1.
The idea of Royce coming back to fight in the UFC has been talked bout for the past 11 years. Zuffa has been relentless in attempting to sign Royce for a fight, however it just always fell through.
K-1 and Zuffa have finally worked out a deal that would bring the MMA Legend and UFC Hall of Famer back to "The House I built" as Royce says himself. On January 16, 2006 during a live Ultimate Fight Night on Spike TV, UFC President Dana White announced to the world, that in May of 2006, Royce Gracie will make his return to the Octagon to face none other then UFC Welterweight Champion of the World - Matt Hughes.
Both fighters were interviewed by Joe Rogan
I've done a lot in this sport," Hughes said. "If you write down everything I did and put it on a piece of paper, there'd be a lot on the table — but I've never fought a legend and Royce Gracie a legend."
"I'm at the top of my game right now," he continued. "I can see winning this fight in many different ways, from anywhere."
"This is my house," said Gracie, "I built it." . When asked what he though of Hughes comments that he is behind time, Gracie said " there is only one way to find out, that is why were are here"'"
I couldn't find the original article ... so I quoted.
Any thoughts? Me I would like to see Gracie beat Matt. If he does will Royce be the new champ for that weight class or is this just an exhibition match? i.e. would it mess with our fav armo mma fighter?
The idea of Royce coming back to fight in the UFC has been talked bout for the past 11 years. Zuffa has been relentless in attempting to sign Royce for a fight, however it just always fell through.
K-1 and Zuffa have finally worked out a deal that would bring the MMA Legend and UFC Hall of Famer back to "The House I built" as Royce says himself. On January 16, 2006 during a live Ultimate Fight Night on Spike TV, UFC President Dana White announced to the world, that in May of 2006, Royce Gracie will make his return to the Octagon to face none other then UFC Welterweight Champion of the World - Matt Hughes.
Both fighters were interviewed by Joe Rogan
I've done a lot in this sport," Hughes said. "If you write down everything I did and put it on a piece of paper, there'd be a lot on the table — but I've never fought a legend and Royce Gracie a legend."
"I'm at the top of my game right now," he continued. "I can see winning this fight in many different ways, from anywhere."
"This is my house," said Gracie, "I built it." . When asked what he though of Hughes comments that he is behind time, Gracie said " there is only one way to find out, that is why were are here"'"
I couldn't find the original article ... so I quoted.
Any thoughts? Me I would like to see Gracie beat Matt. If he does will Royce be the new champ for that weight class or is this just an exhibition match? i.e. would it mess with our fav armo mma fighter?
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