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SCRAPP! FIGHT MAGAZINE
January - 2015
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when the possibility of returning
to MMA came up – this time in
another part of the world where
the sport was rising rapidly. This
possibility became reality when
the news broke about Gracie
joining the ranks of the ONE FC
light heavyweight division. One
of the biggest signings in ONE FC
ever, fans around the world were
ecstatic for his return. Gracie is
back in the cage, back to com-
plete what he did not previously.
Matched up against Englishman
James McSweeney, critics were
quick to point out a war of mar-
tial arts as BJJ takes on Muay
Thai. McSweeney, after all, is a
five-time Muay Thai champion.
Known for his aggressive striking
and explosive knockout power,
McSweeney was quick to intimi-
date the more laid-back Gracie.
“The ONE FC rule set is not fa-
vourable towards grapplers.