Gracie joins Shine Fights Promotion
Shine Fight Promotions today announced the addition of Rolles Gracie to its heavyweight roster. The son of legendary Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner Rolls Gracie, and a member of MMA’s most famous family, Gracie is the latest member of the famed clan to carry on the familial legacy in the sport of MMA.
Rolles Gracie last fought at UFC 109 against Joey “Mexicutioner” Beltran. He lost for the first time to take his record to 3-1 in the cage.
Shine Fights have several heavyweights in their stable. Gracie joins veteran Jeff “The Snowman” Monson (32-9) and Thiago “Big Monster” Santos (6-1) to fill out the heavyweight roster.
"Rolles Gracie is one of the best grapplers in the world. He is consistently working on developing his game and he is ready to show his true capabilities in ring. If there is one thing history has taught us, it is that an in shape, ready to go Gracie, is a very dangerous thing," said Shine Fights COO Jason Chambers.
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