Robson Gracie Jr., Brother of Renzo, to Make MMA Debut at Bellator 208
Another member of the sport’s first family is set to make his mixed martial arts debut.
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Gracie, 27, has signed a multi-fight contract with the California-based promotion. He trains with his brother Renzo in New York. He also previously trained with Murilo Bustamante at Brazilian Top Team in Rio de Janeiro. Gracie doesn’t have any MMA experience.
Nascimento has just one bout to his credit. At Bellator 194, he suffered a first-round technical knockout against Kastriot Xhema on Feb. 16.
Bellator 208 takes place at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y., and is headlined by a heavyweight grand prix semifinal matchup between Fedor Emelianenko and Chael Sonnen. Gracie vs. Nascimento is expected to be part of the preliminary card.
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