Watch Gilbert Durinho and Kron Gracie’s 2011 Worlds final
09/03/2020 |
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Durinho after beating Kron. Ivan Trindade/GRACIEMAG
Lost in the IBJJF archives, the famous duel between Gilbert Burns and Kron Gracie — a fight that few got to see on video — has been dug up. The two athletes, who currently compete in the UFC, had plenty of memorable encounters, but this final holds a special place in the heart of jiu-jitsu fans.
This pearl of the gentle art had the 2011 Worlds’ lightweight title on the line. Kron, the son of Rickson viewed as the favorite, collided with a hungry Durinho, who, despite the pressure of seeing his idol Rickson in the opposite corner, fought aggressively and bagged the title.
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Uma década depois, o Hall da Fama conta com diversos outros ídolos que mudaram a cara do esporte. Os grandes mestres Rolls e Carlson Gracie, Bernardo Faria, André Galvão, Marcelo Garcia, Royler Gracie, Guilherme Mendes, Lucas Lepri e o saudoso Leandro Lo também estão no panteão do esporte, assim como Roberto Roleta, Robinho Moura, Romero Jacaré e Carlos Gracie Jr.
