Master Helio Gracie has passed away |
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The Anti-pansy
Career record: 1031-567
Season: 22-2 (#166)
Location: PA
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Master Helio Gracie has passed away
It is with great sadness that GRACIEMAG.com announces the passing of Grandmaster Helio Gracie. At 95 years of age, the great icon and one of those most responsible for Jiu-Jitsu’s success in Brazil and the world died this morning, at home, in the district of Itaipava, in the mountain region of Rio de Janeiro.
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Post #1 1/29/09 10:58:48AM
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Steady MODdin'
Career record: 1016-583
Season: 17-7 (#771)
Location: Milwaukee
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extremely sad to hear, but the man left a legacy and that is something we all hope to have done when we are gone. RIP helio, none of us would be on this site if it wasnt for you.
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Post #2 1/29/09 11:09:54AM
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wiggum
In Full Mount
Career record: 413-226
Season: 0-0 (#-)
Location: Santa Cruz
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to the legend, R.I.P.
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Post #3 1/29/09 11:10:16AM
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We're in Lodi, bitch!
Career record: 950-500
Season: 22-2 (#55)
Location: Fort Waste, IN
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R.I.P.
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Post #4 1/29/09 11:10:37AM
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DCRage
Representin' The MA's
Career record: 453-339
Season: 0-0 (#-)
Location: Maryland
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Indescribably sad. Master Gracie was nothing short of a legend. MMA as a whole is eternally indebted to him and his entire family for the many contributions they made to the sport.
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Post #5 1/29/09 11:14:52AM
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wapttn
MMeh?
Career record: 211-121
Season: 0-0 (#-)
Location: vancouver
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Much respect.. RIP
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Post #6 1/29/09 11:15:48AM
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mentalcase
MMA Sensei
Career record: 650-354
Season: 3-0 (#1988)
Location: Brisbane, Australia
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an absolute legend of this sport, RIP
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Post #7 1/29/09 11:17:38AM
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MattHughesRules
MMA Regular
Career record: 710-388
Season: 0-0 (#-)
Location: Ottawa
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I don't think anything I could say would do this man justice. Helio Gracie and his family are a huge part of mma and what it has become. Mixed martial arts, and even more so jiu-jitsu will always be in debt to him. RIP Master Gracie.
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Post #8 1/29/09 11:21:12AM
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chuckw94
Standup Guy
Career record: 741-444
Season: 17-7 (#880)
Location: poplar, montana
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Rest In Peace, Master Helio Gracie
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Post #9 1/29/09 11:25:34AM
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Mayhem13
MMA Sensei
Career record: 922-564
Season: 18-6 (#840)
Location: Ohio
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We lost a legend today, but his legacy and impact on the sport, will always remain.
My condolences go out to the Gracies and those who were close to him.
R.I.P.
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Post #10 1/29/09 11:32:31AM
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prozacnation1978
Heavyweight Champ
Career record: 993-519
Season: 20-4 (#43)
Location: san diego
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a legend has died
i was just reading my book total mma
had a huge chapter of the gracies very interesting to read
he will be missed
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Post #11 1/29/09 11:32:46AM
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Focker101
MMA Regular
Career record: 933-511
Season: 18-6 (#659)
Location: Peterborough, Ontario
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Just going to say thank you Master Gracie for the gifts you left with us
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Post #12 1/29/09 11:37:22AM
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ffforgottenx
Standup Guy
Career record: 941-641
Season: 14-10 (#1223)
Location: Marietta, GA
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This is a very sad day.
Rest In Peace.
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Post #13 1/29/09 11:43:19AM
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cj_striker
MMA Regular
Career record: 293-220
Season: 0-0 (#-)
Location: sebring, fl
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RIP Master Gracie
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Post #14 1/29/09 11:47:58AM
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Chieftan1997
MMA Regular
Career record: 1041-559
Season: 19-5 (#178)
Location: The Rez
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R.I.P. Helio. He helped make MMA what it is today.
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Post #15 1/29/09 12:02:13PM
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