Roger Gracie submits Bochecha and ends his jiu-jitsu career with a flourish

Roger ends his epic career in jiu-jitu and projects MMA. Photo: Carlos Arthur Jr

A remarkable chapter in the history of jiu-jitsu was written this Sunday (23), at Arena Carioca 1, in Rio de Janeiro. The only two ten-time world champions in the sport met forces, and it was the Roger gracie the one erected at the end of the clash. The epic submission triumph, with a lapel choke, was his farewell to the mats, ending his career in jiu-jitsu competitions in an apotheotic way.

Fans were treated to a contest at the highest level of jiu-jitsu. Buchecha started the fight by investing in takedown attempts, but was frustrated by his opponent's good defense. When the clock approached seven minutes of combat, the big moment: Roger took Buchecha's back and from there he set the final choke. The story was written. In the shock of 20 world titles, 6 minutes and 52 seconds into the fight, Roger gracie won the most anticipated jiu-jitsu rematch of the century.

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The blow sealed the end of a life dedicated to competitions. At 35, Roger announced his farewell, and it couldn't have been in a better way.

“It was the most significant victory of my career. For the return to competing in the kimono, for the time I was away, for the first fight I had against Buchecha and for the position he occupies today on the world stage, which is that of the man to beat. I end my career with a flourish”, celebrated the big winner of the event.

The post-fight attitude of the great protagonists of the inaugural edition of the event made the confrontation even more grandiose. After the result, Buchecha made a point of returning to the mat where Roger was still celebrating his triumph to congratulate the winner.

“I made a mistake, and you can't make mistakes against Roger. I paid the price”, analyzed Buchecha. “I'm sure he'll surpass me in terms of world titles, he'll have the most successful career in jiu-jitsu. Now it’s time to raise your head and move forward”, consoled Roger.