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Cub Swanson takes one last shot at Kron Gracie
Cub Swanson got the victory he sought at UFC Tampa, defeating BJJ specialist Kron Gracie by unanimous decision. Yet the long-time featherweight contender decided to take one post-fight shot at his rival — and it was a funny one. Gracie, for those who don’t know, is a known Flat-Earther — part of a group of […]
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Kron Gracie protests Cub Swanson loss, gets roasted by Ben Askren
Over the weekend, on the main card of UFC Tampa, Cub Swanson defeated Kron Gracie by decision. Gracie, however, did not agree with this result. He thinks he should have been named the winner. “I won that fight,” Gracie said on Instagram shortly after his loss (via MMA Fighting). This comment from Gracie promptly got […]
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Pros react to Cub Swanson defeating Kron Gracie at UFC Tampa
Tonight’s UFC Tampa event was co-headlined by a featherweight bout featuring veteran Cub Swanson taking on undefeated contender Kron Gracie. Cub Swanson (25-11 MMA) entered UFC Tampa in desperate need of a win, this after losing his last four fights. During his recent rough stretch ‘Killer Cub’ had suffered losses to Brian Ortega, Frankie Edgar, […]
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UFC Tampa Result: Cub Swanson defeats Kron Gracie (Highlights)
Tonight’s UFC Tampa event is co-headlined by a featherweight bout featuring veteran Cub Swanson taking on undefeated contender Kron Gracie. Cub Swanson (25-11 MMA) will enter UFC Tampa in desperate need of a win, this after losing his last four fights. During his recent rough stretch ‘Killer Cub’ has suffered losses to Brian Ortega, Frankie […]
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Cub Swanson says he’s been kicked out of jiu-jitsu schools ahead of Kron Gracie fight
Cub Swanson has had a hard time training jiu-jitsu ahead of his fight against Kron Gracie. His foe comes from the legendary Gracie jiu-jitsu family, so schools do not want to train Cub Swanson, which frustrates the featherweight contender. “I’ve been able to get a lot of jiu-jitsu in because he’s a Gracie, and he […]
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Cub Swanson vs. Kron Gracie in the works for October 12
Cub Swanson will look to snap his four-fight losing streak when he takes on jiu-jitsu ace, Kron Gracie on October 12. The news was first reported by ESPN’s Brett Okamoto. Swanson last fought back at UFC Ottawa where he dropped a split-decision to Shane Burgos. Before that, the longtime veteran of the Octagon was submitted […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Sodiq Yusuff explains Kron Gracie callout, hopes for UFC card in Africa
Back at UFC Philadelphia, Sodiq Yusuff extended his winning streak to four and improved to 2-0 in the UFC. Following the fight, Yusuff called out Kron Gracie, who is coming off of a submission win over Alex Caceres and is from the legendary jiu-jitsu family. Yusuff wants this fight and hopes it comes next. “I […]
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The biggest winners from UFC on ESPN 1
On Sunday night, the Octagon finally took center stage on the largest sports platform in the world, as the UFC debuted on ESPN. Whether it was the return of Cain Velasquez or the first Gracie to earn a victory inside the Octagon in 25 years, UFC on ESPN 1 in Phoenix, Arizona definitely had its […]
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UFC Phoenix bonuses revealed
On Sunday night, the UFC debuted on ESPN with the exciting UFC Phoenix card. The card was topped by a dynamite heavyweight showdown between Francis Ngannou and Cain Velasquez, but the fight that stole the show was a welterweight main card fight between Vicente Luque and Bryan Barberena. The two went back and forth the […]
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Pros react to Kron Gracie scoring a first round submission win at UFC Phoenix
Kron Gracie made his highly anticipated octagon debut in a featherweight bout against Alex Caceres at tonight’s UFC Phoenix event. The son of legendary Brazilian Jiu Jitsu wizard Rickson Gracie, Kron, entered tonight’s fight sporting a perfect professional record of 4-0. Kron Gracie was last seen in MMA competition in December of 2016, where he […]
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UFC Phoenix Results: Kron Gracie submits Alex Caceres (VIDEO)
A featherweight bout between Kron Gracie and Alex Caceres took place on the main card of tonight’s UFC Phoenix event. Kron Gracie, who is the son of legendary Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ace Rickson Gracie, will enter tonight’s fight with Caceres sporting a perfect professional record of 4-0. The 30-year-old, Gracie, has not competed in mixed […]
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Conor McGregor pays tribute to the Gracie family ahead of Kron’s octagon debut
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor is very excited to see Kron Gracie make his octagon debut at tomorrow’s night’s UFC event in Phoenix. The Irish superstar took to Twitter where he paid respect to the Gracie family while wishing Kron the best of luck in his upcoming contest with Alex Caceres. “Very excited to […]
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Nate Diaz to corner Kron Gracie at UFC Phoenix
Fan favorite UFC lightweight contender Nate Diaz will be returning to the cage this weekend at UFC Phoenix on ESPN, he just won’t be doing any fighting. Instead, the younger Diaz brother will be cornering BJJ ace Kron Gracie in his UFC debut opposite the always exciting Alex Caceres. ESPN’s Greg Rosenstein has the details: […]
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Kron Gracie will make his highly anticipated octagon debut at UFC 233 against Alex Caceres
Kron Gracie, the son of legendary Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ace Rickson Gracie, will make his highly anticipate octagon debut at January’s UFC 233 event. ESPN announced that the promotion intends to have Kron Gracie (4-0 MMA) fight Alex Caceres (14-11 MMA) at the January 26 event which takes place in Anaheim, California. Kron Gracie will […]
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UFC looking to sign BJJ wizard Kron Gracie
When you hear the name “Gracie”, you automatically think of someone with some pretty damn good Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Well, the case is no different for the son of Rickson, Kron Gracie. It now appears that another Gracie may be finding their way back into the Octagon as ESPN’s Brett Okamoto reports that the UFC is […]