Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fans have been eagerly waiting for the return of Kron Gracie (5-1-0) to the octagon, and the wait is almost over. The son of the legendary Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu master Rickson Gracie is set to make his comeback on May 6, at UFC 288 against Charles Jourdain(13–6–1).
Kron Gracie’s MMA Journey
Kron Gracie comes from a family of martial arts legends. His grandfather, Helio Gracie, is considered the founder of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, while his father, Rickson Gracie, is a former MMA fighter and one of the greatest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners of all time.
Kron Gracie was born into this rich legacy and started training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at a young age. He won multiple world championships in the sport before making the transition to MMA in 2014.
Gracie’s MMA debut came in December 2014 when he fought Hyung Soo-Kim in Japan’s Real Fighting Championship. He won the fight via submission in the first round. He then fought three more times in Japan, winning all three fights via submission.
In 2018, Gracie signed with the UFC, and he made his debut against Alex Caceres in February 2019. He won the fight via submission in the first round, showcasing his impressive grappling skills.
He faced off against Cub Swanson at UFC Fight Night and lost via unanimous decision. Despite the loss, Gracie showed his resilience and determination, and he has continued to train hard and improve his skills.
Gracie’s fighting style is heavily influenced by Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and he is known for his superior ground game. He has a black belt in martial art and has won multiple championships in the sport. However, he has also been working on his striking and has been training with renowned boxing coach Freddie Roach.
What to Expect in the Fight
Kron Gracie is known for his world-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu skills and will undoubtedly look to take the fight to the ground, where he will have the advantage. He is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and has won multiple championships in the sport.
However, Gracie has also been working on his striking and has been training with renowned boxing coach Freddie Roach. He will look to showcase his improved striking skills in the fight against Jourdain.
Charles Jourdain is a striker who likes to keep the fight standing. He is a dangerous opponent on his feet and will look to keep the fight there. However, he will need to be cautious of Gracie’s takedowns and grappling skills.
The matchup between Gracie and Jourdain promises to be an exciting one. Gracie’s grappling skills will be put to the test against Jourdain’s striking ability. It will be interesting to see how Gracie’s improved striking skills will fare against Jourdain’s stand-up game.
Final Thoughts
Kron Gracie’s return to the octagon against Charles Jourdain is a highly anticipated matchup between two skilled fighters. Gracie will look to continue his unbeaten streak and showcase his improved striking skills, while Jourdain will look to bounce back from his last loss and use his striking ability to keep the fight standing.
