Dan Severn, Art Jimmerson officially enter Royce Gracie's "UFC: Rio" sweepstakes

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  1. Anthony

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    by MMAjunkie.com Staff on Apr 16, 2011 at 4:20 pm ET
    [​IMG]Oh, Royce Gracie (14-2-3 MMA, 11-1-1 UFC), what have you started?

    With the 44-year-old original UFC champion publicly campaigning for a slot at this August's planned "UFC: Rio" event, a handful of other MMA pioneers are ready to answer his call.

    The infamously one-gloved boxer Art Jimmerson (0-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC) was first to call out than man who beat him at UFC 1, and now UFC Hall of Famer Dan Severn (98-16-7 MMA, 9-3 UFC) wants a rematch, as well.

    Jimmerson was the first to stake his claim. The former professional boxer will be 48 years old by the time the UFC hits Rio de Janeiro's HSBC Arena on Aug. 27, but that isn't stopping the UFC Gym employee from laying down the challenge.

    "I will definitely be more aggressive," Jimmerson recently told U.K.-based outlet Full Mount MMA. "I will throw more punches and fight my fight.

    "Royce will not dictate this one. I will not allow him to take me to the ground."

    Jimmerson was taken to the mat early in his UFC 1 meeting with Gracie, and he tapped after simply being mounted by the Brazilian. However, after finishing his pro boxing career in 2002 at 33-18, Jimmerson has since taken to learning Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

    Meanwhile, "The Beast" is also looking for redemption against the man that beat him in the finals of UFC 4's eight-man tournament. Just three fights into his MMA career that night (all three of which took place in the tourney), Severn has remained incredibly active since.

    Now 52 years old, Severn has fought a minimum of three times each year since that 1994 meeting and has an astounding 121 documented fights on his professional record. While it's been some time since Severn has faced the world's best fighters, he does currently carry a nine-fight win streak.

    Severn currently has two additional fights lined up and could enter "UFC: Rio" with 100 wins to his credit. A fight with Gracie, his camp says, could be a fitting farewell to a legendary career.

    Of course, things have changed slightly since 1994, and Severn's heavyweight frame might find a catchweight fight with the 175-pound Gracie difficult to reach. It's not stopping the Michigan native from laying down the challenge.

    "Since the hint of a UFC event in Brazil hit the online rumor mill, Dan Severn has been passionate about his intentions to take part in this event as his finale match to his fans and the MMA community," a statement from Severn's camp read. "Dan has said on numerous occasions that if he had the opportunity to have such a match in Brazil, he would want it to be with Royce Gracie.

    "In light of Royce publicly announcing his intent to take part in a UFC event in Brazil, Dan Severn is, officially, throwing out the challenge to Royce Gracie. Wanting to take it to the cage, one last time, in an all-out ground war – two legends of the octagon can thrill and amaze the UFC audience of yesterday and today, one last time."
     
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  2. Joe King

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    Wow, why not bring back Scott Ferozzo as well. SMH.
     
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    I don't care if the event is being held in Royce's backyard, if they let him or Severn or Jimmerson actually fight on this card, it will be an embarrassment.

    Honor him between fights. Give him a plaque. Hell, Dana can open mouth kiss him in the middle of the octagon for all I care. But don't let him fight.

    This card has Anderson Silva, Okami, Rua, Griffin, Big Nog, Gomi, Barboza, etc. Don't ruin it with an old-timers bout.
     
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    Please, God, make this happen. :pray:
     
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    See that Dana!!! Do you need any further proof that it would be a bad move for MMA?????
     
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    Lame, I don't want to see old guys fights.
     
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    I'd actually buy my first UFC PPV if this happens.
     
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    If this is was just a BJJ exhibition, i wouldnt mind. Royce should be on the card. Im sure he can still roll. But a Sanctioned fight with full contact fighting? No.
     
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    Hey GF, they are actually having some grappling matches at the UFC fan expo, Diego Sanchez is competing. The other guys are all actual BJJ guys so Diego should get schooled.
     
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    I heard about that. Its good that diego wants to do it tho. Its all in good fun.
     
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    Yeah, there is nothing on the line and there would be no shame in losing to better grapplers. I wish they would air it though.
     
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    So who do you guys like here? Think Art can turn the tables this time?

    I'm pretty sure Pat Smith is still active. How about Oleg?
     
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    At what? Bridge?
     
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    Nah man, some good old fashioned cage bouts. Art says he won't let Royce take him down this time. I doubt it.
     
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    Reminds me of Hopkins/Jones 2.
     
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    Welcome to the forum.


    Wow, a 'new' member.
     
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    Thanks
     
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    Oleg submit Mark the machine Kerr not too long ago if I'm not mistaken
     
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    No shit. Think Gordeau is still active? I'd love to see Gracie/Gordeau II. Or a Gordeau/Tuli rematch.
     
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    Even though Hackney beat Yarborough pretty easily, be broke his hand in the process, so I always thought Emmanuel won the war. I'd love to see them do it again.
     
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    steve_dave is approaching Hanzy-like levels of MMA contribution, but I think the point is valid: should old-timers be coming back to get their asses kicked?
     
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    No, that's why it isn't happening. Hate to disappoint you SteveDave.
     
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    Did I start this thread, Rydell?
     
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    Let Andrew post in this thread. As long as it stops him from spamming in the important ones.

    The dude honestly has a great recall of early MMA and UFC. I've watched it for a long time as well but don't have one tenth his recall. I am looking things up constantly to confirm my aging memory. And my memory is wrong on many occasions.

    And personally I've kind of enjoyed thinking back about some of these fights. That being said, the idea of any of these guys being featured on a UFC card for nostalgia sake almost makes me sick.

    Hell, the Matt Hughes fight against 43 year old Renzo Gracie at UFC 112 almost turned my stomach. It was pointless and should have never been on a UFC PPV main card.
     
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    Trplsec :bears:

    Who do you think would have won a Hackney/Pat Smith fight?
     
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    It wouldnt make me sick of it was an exhibition fight. Similar to apollo vs. the Russian.
     
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    Think Royce would still clown all these guys?
     
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    In my opinion, an exhibition fight has no place on a UFC PPV card.

    I understand the fact that this is being held in Brazil and it would make a great story but bury it on the untelevised portion of the card if you absolutely MUST.
     
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