Before the UFC Tampa event on Saturday, Cub Swanson complained about being kicked out of jiu-jitsu school because he was fighting Gracie. His opponent Cron later responded, pointing out the lack of loyalty of the UFC veteran.
During an open exercise, Gracie said, “The way I grew up in training, fighting and martial arts is basically a clan, a team, and a team forever. “And leaving the team is a traitor. That's how I grew up. In Portuguese ‘cRonte’
“I planted this problem on me, and I and my team are always my team no matter what happens. Whether you are looking for work or fighting, you are not choosing and choosing according to this job.
Swanson ended with a one-sided unanimous decision victory over Gracie in a co-headliner fight. Experienced in Scrum after the battle, Swanson responded to Gracie's statement, giving unwanted advice to a young fighter.
Swanson said, "One of the biggest things he said I was not loyal to." “And in his time – the old school – are you poking it with someone? But it's a time when we have to learn what everyone knows. You must be a student of the game. Need to travel. That's what a real samurai does.
“My advice to him is to travel. Be humble. ” “Go and get the best possible results. Train with everyone. You will not grow in one gym. I think he is wrong in that respect. ”
Swanson's win over Gracie improved to a record of 26-11 (15 wins on strike), grabbing four skids. He also brought an additional $ 50,000 for the Fight of the Night honor.