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Who would have won and how in this legends fight that never happen? With old UFC rules/vale tudo?
Rickson had an open challenge, called everyone out before he left Brazil and Ruas wanted none of it. Mutual friend Pedro Sauer told Ruas it was a bad match-up for him. Being a complete fighter wasn't as important at that time as it is today. Rickson was the best of that era, no question.
I think Marco was the more complete fighter. This reminds me of the Marco/Ninja fight in Pride, one of the greatest I have ever seen.
Marco Ruas vs Ninja Rua in Prida?
I think youre talking about Mario Sperry vs Ninja
Had Wallid defeated any Gracies when this challenge was issued?
The whole point of the challenge was style vs style. Wallid was part of team gracie, he just defected so him beating Royce isn't really relevant to the challenge.
There were a few matches between GJJ guys and Luta Livre guys, and IIRC the gracies almost always won.
I think Marco was the more complete fighter. This reminds me of the Marco/Ninja fight in Pride, one of the greatest I have ever seen.
Rickson had an open challenge, called everyone out before he left Brazil and Ruas wanted none of it. Mutual friend Pedro Sauer told Ruas it was a bad match-up for him. Being a complete fighter wasn't as important at that time as it is today. Rickson was the best of that era, no question.
Rickson by armbar...