An interesting turn of events for the Gracie Team
As part of "Team Japan versus the Gracie Family," Dream Stage Entertainment's inaugural "Bushido" show will feature Carlos "The Ronin" Newton versus Renzo Gracie.
Though Newton is a citizen of Canada, his popularity and familiarity with the Japanese fans led to his joining of Team Japan in their quest to defeat the Gracie Family.
Under the guidance of coach Royce Gracie, Team Gracie will take on a lineup of some of Japan's elite mixed martial artists.
FIGHTCARD:
Renzo Gracie vs. Carlos Newton
Ryan Gracie vs. Kazuhiro Hamanaka
Rodrigo Gracie vs. Daiju Takase
Daniel Gracie vs. Kazuhiro Nakamura
Ralph Gracie vs. Dokonjonosuke Mishima
(Card Subject to Change)
The live event is scheduled for October 5, 2003 from the Saitama Super Arena in Japan and a total of 7-8 matches overall are expected.
Bushido will be available on US pay per view (delay) on December 21, 2003, at a special reduced rate of $19.95.
From my understanding Sakurai was injured and that's why Carlos is fighting Renzo. I myself would rather have seen Sakurai because he is so blasted dangerous ... besides that, Newton is kind of...um ... flamboyant in a way. I just don't care for him that much. Nevertheless it should be a good fight. Newton is a good fighter but honestly I don't think he can beat Renzo. At least, I hope not...
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