Originally Posted by Anthony

Rickson Gracie fought the best of his time. Rickson is now 48. Word is that he hasn't been the same since he lost his eldest, who was featured in "CHOKE", a documentary of Rickson as he ready to fight in PRIDE.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/630...v=glance&n=130

Rickson Gracie vs Nobuhiko Takada
Rickson Gracie vs Masakatsu Funaki

Takada was no joke back in the mid 90's to 2000, Funaki was considered the best in that period, King of Pancrase.


Funaki's record

Name
Masakatsu Funaki
Record
38 - 11 - 1 (Win - Loss - Draw)
Wins
4 (T)KOs (10.53%)
Submissions (86.84%)
1 Decisions (2.63%)

Losses
2 (T)KOs (18.18%)
7 Submissions (63.64%)
2 Decisions (18.18%)

His last loss was to Rickson via RNC.

http://www.sherdog.com/fightfinder/f...?fighterid=671


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Bas Rutten

Name
Bas Rutten

Nick Name
El Guapo

Record
27 - 4 - 1 (Win - Loss - Draw)
Wins
11 (T)KOs (40.74%)
13 Submissions (48.15%)
3 Decisions (11.11%)

Losses
3 Submissions (75.00%)
1 Decisions (25.00%)

Height
6'1 (185cm)

Weight
205lbs (93kg)