Roger Gracie finally debuting in STRIKEFORCE

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Signed May 14, 2009.

Debuts May 15, 2010.

Shaolin stills waits.

Via MMAJunkie:

Roger Gracie (2-0 MMA, 0-0 SF), a 2005 ADCC champion, finally is set to make his Strikeforce debut on May 15.

Sources close to the event told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) former UFC heavyweight champion Kevin Randleman (17-14 MMA, 0-1 SF) is the leading candidate to face the grappling ace at the as-yet-unannounced show, which is likely to be hosted by the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Mo., and air live on Showtime.

Randleman, however, is not confirmed as an opponent, and PRIDE and UFC veteran Rameau Thierry Sokodjou (7-6 MMA, 0-1 SF) is also under consideration should the original matchup fizzle.

http://mmajunkie.com/news/18262/roger-gracie-slated-for-may-15-strikeforce-event-could-meet-kevin-randleman.mma

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Hope he does well.

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I'll beieve it when he actually steps in the cage

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Well, at least he can't do as bad as Rolles did.

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good to hear

I read somewhere today that Shaolin might be fighting Fancy Pants on the April 15th card as thr swing bout if any of the fights go short, but just a rumor at this point

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 Against Randleman, awesome!

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 Randleman in the air by showtime_sports.



Randleman message to fans by showtime_sports.

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randleman? dam, randleman should just practise his stick and move, sprawl n brawl like hell. he's slowed down though

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tough first fight if its Sok or Randleman

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 Randleman will shoot a double instantly and get subbed just as instantly.

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Roger is pretty much the best grappler in the world, just because Rolles was shit doesnt mean Roger will be.

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smoogy - I'll beieve it when he actually steps in the cage



 

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 wow, a whole year?

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 I didn't realize Randleman signed with strikeforce.  interesting

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Peoria Athletic Club - Roger is also 2-0 not 0-0 like Rolles was....


 Rolles was 3-0 when he made his debust...

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inf0 - Wait.. so this time the Gracie hype is real?? LOL sure it is...

I saw him fight Waterman.. that sh*t was worked


Just because his last name is Gracie doesnt mean he cant cross over as well as Maia and Jacare have.

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 kevins last fight was terrible

soko will at least make it exciting for a round

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EckY - 
inf0 - Wait.. so this time the Gracie hype is real?? LOL sure it is...



I saw him fight Waterman.. that sh*t was worked

Just because his last name is Gracie doesnt mean he cant cross over as well as Maia and Jacare have.
Garcia IMO. I agree. I think Roger is FAAAAR more athletic...possibly the best pure athlete in the family. He'll de well IMO.

 

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Roger isn't the most athletic Gracie imo. But he is the best at jiujitsu which does say something.(The only person you could argue being better is Rickson).

Randleman is a better match up for Roger imo.

I cant wait to see him back in cage.

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if Randleman can't do it, throw him against Brandon Cash