Renzo Gracie sentenced to community service after nightclub fight in 2014

PRIDE and UFC veteran was arrested last year accused of attacking security in New York (USA)

Renzo (photo) will have to pay community service. Photo: Disclosure

Renzo (photo) will have to pay community service. Photo: Disclosure

MMA veteran Renzo Gracie was ordered to perform 10 to 15 days of community service due to the fight he was involved in outside a nightclub last year.

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In May 2014, the 47-year-old Brazilian fighter, alongside his cousin Igor and five other people, took part in a huge mess in front of the 1-Oak nightclub, in New York (USA). The group allegedly attacked security guard Craig Molesphini, who, at the time, stated that Renzo and his friends “did MMA moves” at the people on site. The Brazilian was arrested, but He was released shortly after posting bail. of US$ 10 thousand.

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Renzo stated that the entire episode was nothing more than a misunderstanding. According to him, Molesphini was insulting all the customers at the club, but when he was confronted by the group of fighters, “he chickened out”. Another who was present at the scene is the fighter André Gusmão, first opponent of Jon Jones in the UFC.

Renzo is one of the most famous names in the legendary Gracie family, having already performed in events such as PRIDE and UFC against names such as Dan Henderson, Matt hugs, Kazushi Sakuraba and B.J. Penn.

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