Rickson Gracie APPRECIATION thread

[Jerzey]

The MAN the MYTH the LEGEND

THE most influential man in JMMA history

Some key points in his career:

• Is undefeated as a fighter
  
• Won the Vale Tudo Japan 94 and 94 events promoted by the Internation Shooto Commission
  
• The 95 tournament is where he choked out one of Masahiko Kimura's grandchildren and choked out Yuki Nakai
  
• After he dominated Yuki Nakai, Yuki was absolutely stunned by his technique. Yuki realized Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is the ultimate Martial Art. Keep in mind Yuki Nakai trained in Judo, Shooto and Catch.
  
• Yuki brought BJJ to Japan thanks to Rickson
  
• Savagely beat down Yoji Anjoh proving once again Pro Wrestlers CANT FIGHT.
  
• Because he beat the dog shit out of Yoji Anjoh, some promoters and some guy naked Nobuhiko Takada started an event called KRS-PRIDE but I'm sure you MMA noobs have never heard of it
  
• Armbarred a scared Takada with ease, giving us more evidence that Pro Wrestlers cant fight
  
• Got a rematch. Armbar. Paycheck.
  
• Got a fight versus Catch Wrestling legend Masakatsu Funaki in a fight that is THE BIGGEST EVENT in JMMA history and solidified his place in the MMA world. Yeah, Pride 2000 GP ain't got shit on C2K.
  
• Retired in 2009
  

Post away photos and fight videos!












^ Rickson don't play that shit


Choking out the supposed best Japanese Catch Wrestler



Flexin' dem muscles after tapping Takada earning the second easiest paycheck of his career; The first was tapping Takada in the first fight

[KSW]

He´s a legend who deserves to be mentioned more often