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Roger Gracie injured – out of ADCC Drysdale Fight

Roger Gracie dropped out of ADCC 2009. I was following Roger struggle to be part of the event for quite…

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Chris Palmquist
September 8, 2009 · 1 min read
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Roger Gracie dropped out of ADCC 2009.

I was following Roger struggle to be part of the event for quite a while. He would face current ADCC absolute champion Robert Drysdale in the very anticipated superfight.

The current superfight champion got mumps recently. The disease complicated and went down (if you know what I mean).

He fought against that, and after a couple of weeks of a compulsory rest tried to get back training anyways, but unfortunately twisted his knee badly in a way he won’t be able to heal in time for the event.

I hope Roger recovers fully, wishes ADCC committee Guy Neivens, who says they are at this point considering replacements.

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