Renzo Gracie vs. Wallid Ismail: The Beginning of Jiu-Jitsu’s Greatest Rivalry via alonsopvt
is a rare case in Brazilian martial arts history of a high-level rivalry that only grew more bitter with time.Curiously, that rivalry started on Aug. 5, 1993, three months before UFC 1.
When Renzo and Wallid entered the tatami set up in Flamengo's gym, the atmosphere was one of war. To spice it up even more, the two spent a few minutes facing each other in the center of the dojo until master Alvaro Barreto started the fight. Renzo started better, attacking a crucifix and almost taking Wallid's back, but the Carlson athlete didn't let Gracie place the hooks and turned him over, passing guard and scoring the first three points to the delight of the Carlson crowd.
Even after winning, Ismail made a point of responding in kind, making it clear that the story between them had just begun: “Taking into account that Renzo said he was going to submit me, the fight was even easier than I expected, especially since eight points were not counted . I know why. Renzo's father is the president of the Federation. The vice president, Carlos Gracie Jr., is Renzo's uncle and teacher.
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