Posts tagged “Renzo Gracie”
Dave Branch Loses UFC Debut
Jul 3rd
New Yorker Dave Branch was knocked out in his octagon debut at UFC 116 tonight. The Brownsville Brooklyn native who trains under Renzo Gracie, was attempting a triangle when Gerald Harris body slammed him to the mat. knocking him out. Branch, now 6-1, earned his BJJ black belt from Gracie and has three Pan-Am championships to his credit. Hopefully we will continue to see this Brooklyn fighter in action in the UFC.
Rafael Natal Gets Big Win at Moosin Event
May 25th
Rafael “Sapo” Natal earned a big victory over Travis Lutter at the Moosin’ MMA event in Worcester, Mass this past week. The Brazilian middleweight who currently trains in New York with Renzo Gracie’s Team, won by TKO after some vicious ground and pound. This is a great win for Rafael over a very well-regarded opponent in the UFC alum Lutter. Congratulations Rafael!
Brooklyn Fighter Signs With UFC
May 24th
Dave Branch from Brooklyn has just signed a four fight deal with the UFC according to MMA Junkie. Branch, an undefeated middleweight who trains with Renzo Gracie, most recently fought in the Bellator promotion. Congratulations Dave!
Another Big Weekend for NY Fighters
Mar 17th
Once again, New York mma fighters will be entering cages and rings across the country this weekend. The UFC’s rising star, Jon Jones, will be taking on Brandon Vera for a much anticipated battle at Fight Night Versus in Colorado. Icon of the sport, Renzo Gracie, will have two of his fighters appearing at UCC 1 Merciless at the Jersey City Armory: Dave Branch and John Cholish. Also on the UCC 1 card are Bombsquad fighters Kenny Foster, Colin Schrader Eric Henry and, in the main event Ryan Contaldi. Finally, Joshua Key, who hails from the Bronx but fights with AMA out of New Jersey, will be taking on Hitalo Michado in a lightweight battle. UCC should be a great event -check it out! And go New York!
Raphael natal Signs with Shine fights
Feb 8th
According to Renzo Gracie tweet, Raphael Natal just signed with Shine Fights. The middlweight from Brazil Who is 11-3 now trains in NYC with Renzo Gracie’s Team. Defintely someone to watch in the future.
Rolles Gracie loses in his octagon debut
Feb 7th
They say you revert to what you know best when you’re under pressure. Rolles seemed to support that belief with his many attempts at takedowns during the bout. Obviously, he is most comfortable on the ground, which is where all of his mma wins have occured. Unfortunately, on this day, it was not to be. The many failed takedown attempts resulted in Rolles absorbing too many strikes. We know that wasn’t his plan but plans sometimes go out the window in pressure situations. He is a Gracie and and according to Renzo, he will be back. We believe it.
Jon Jones, Renzo Gracie and Josh Koscheck sign autographs at UFC 109 while Brandon Vera answers questions.
Jan 28th
According to mmamania, New Yorkers Jon Jones and Renzo Gracie along with Josh Koscheck will be available to sign autographs at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in LV from 1-3 p.m. on Feb. 5. Brandon Vera will be doing a Q & A from 2-3 p.m. Weigh-ins are free, but if you want an autograph on your T-shirt, shorts, hoodie, etc., you have to join the UFC Fight Club @ ufc.com. Do it!
