Chances Royce Really Fights in UFC Again???

What do yall think? Do you realy think its a possibility, he hinted at it, I am excited and hope he does but hope its a grappling only match or him vs Ken (a rumored possibility) or Toney (would piss off Nevada Sanctioning Body more). Basically I dont want to see Royce get Matt Hughes'ed again, I want a competitive fight

shit why not Walid Ismael? Sakuraba or Kimbo woulda been fun as well

They are in talks so they say but yeah if it happens who the hell is ge going to fight. Now talks of renzo as well. Pretty sure one of them will be on the card if not both of them.

this falls under freakshow fights IMO... I dont care about these dudes at this point of their long and respectful careers, tx for the memories but at this point they are irrelevant

The think the chances are very slim. I bet Renzo gets on the Brazil card though.

Its all about the fans in Brazil thats the only reason this is being talked about. Let a Gracie catch an ass beating and they will still be happy they saw a hometown guy on the card.

I like the one idea I saw that said give them 10 minutes between fights and let them have a grappling exhibition against someone.

sokolkevin wrote:

Its all about the fans in Brazil thats the only reason this is being talked about. Let a Gracie catch an ass beating and they will still be happy they saw a hometown guy on the card.

the card will be stacked with Brazilians either way

Pedro Rizzo vs Rothwell. Do it!

Primetyme199 wrote:

I like the one idea I saw that said give them 10 minutes between fights and let them have a grappling exhibition against someone.

This I would be ok with, but I really dont want to watch the old geezers get crushed by a barely top 30 fighter...

http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/4/12/2107566/royce-gracie-expecting-to-fight-at-ufc-rio
It sounds like Royce will be fighting at UFC Rio after all, from UOL Esportes comes the following quote from Royce:

"It would be the perfect place to do my last fight. I never fought
in Rio de Janeiro and I couldn't be more psyched. We are negotiating
[the fight deal], but we should have it finalized in two weeks. We only
had an initial contact and I don't even have an opponent yet, but we
should have that finalized soon" said the 44 year old Gracie.
He also touched on his weight:
"My weight is the same as it was twenty years ago [80kg], I am
still training, keeping the blade sharp. I follow a very strict diet. I
never drank, never party, Carnaval, none of that... I'm ready to fight"

Carnaval??? WTF???

Lol I can't wait to see who's he fighting

Probably Tank Abbott!

timthebim wrote:

Probably Tank Abbott!

If your going HW, gotta bring back Dan Severn.

Hell with it bring back Ken Shamrock lol.

timthebim wrote:

Probably Tank Abbott!

I'd pick Royce knowing that Tank was being paid to take a dive. But that's the only reason

I would pick Royce because Tank would be drunk.

Yeah I have no clue who they'd pair him against, Ken seems like the best option.

Any catch the poll on Junkie about his next opponenets? brutal, except maybe Lytle.

Time to bring in Sak

bobbitt15 wrote:

Time to bring in Sak

would be the best choice IMO.

Chost did a chat today on espn and said Royce will be on the card, also he said he was told who the oppent will probley be but wouldnt say who. All the guys that have been mentioned on this thread Sak, Ken ect...........where brought up and he shot those names down.

Matt Hughes in a rematch lol.

http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/4/15/2113345/ufc-1-competitor-art-jimmerson-has-taken-up-training-bjj-in-a-gi-at
UFC 1 competitor, Art Jimmerson, has taken up training BJJ in a gi at the UFC Gym in Rosemead, California, where he serves as a boxing instructor. Still rocking his famous one glove, Jimmerson has recently campaigned for a rematch with Royce Gracie at UFC: Rio this August.

^
worst possible thing they could do.

Tthey should have those guys fight in an exhibition at the UFC Rio Fan Expo.