Kron Gracie signs with Chinese event and debuts in MMA in August

Kron (center) agreed with Real Fighting Championships. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Another member of the legendary Gracie family will make the transition from jiu-jitsu to MMA. Its about kron gracie, youngest son of Rickson Gracie and grandson of Hélio Gracie. Kron signed with the Chinese event “Real Fight Championships” and should make his debut in August, on fight night to be held in Tokyo (Japan).

The information was released by the RFC on its official page and by the fighter himself on his official profile on Instagram. Although the organization has not officially confirmed who Kron's opponent will be in his debut, the website “BJJ Eastern Europe” announced that the Brazilian will face the Japanese Yuichiro Nagashima, known for his eccentric behavior – which includes the practice of “cross-dressing ” (dressing as a woman).

At 25, kron gracie has a vast history in jiu-jitsu, which includes titles in the most diverse categories and ranks. After the bronze medal in the 2011 edition of the ADCC (main submission of the planet), Kron was the champion in the up to 77 kg category of the 2013 edition of the event, held in Beijing (China).