Re: Royce Gracie vs Matt Hughes in May
General comments on this thread:
Gracie hardly "dominated" Yoshida in their two matches in Pride. In their first matchup (a grappling-only match) Yoshida won, albeit with some controversey. Their second match was a full MMA match that Gracie dominated but didn't technically win (he actually had insisted on a no judges' decision stipulation!)
UFC follows NSAC regulations which won't allow him to wear a gi. Assuming this is a title fight it will have 5 5 minute rounds scored on a 10 point must system.
I'd put Hughes at about a 4-1 favorite.
If it matters Gracie recently fought a mediocre Japanese fighter (Hiedo Tokoro) to a draw in K1's New Year's Eve show.
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