Frank Shamrock v Cesar Gracie official.

dlofnep

Well folks, they have both officially signed to fight. There's an interview on mmaweekly about it.

Cesar Gracie and Frank Shamrock have been talking about fighting each other for years and now it looks like it will finally happen.

The fight is scheduled for October 1st at the HP Pavilion in San Jose California. Cesar Gracie and Frank Shamrock will finally settle there differences as MMA’s version of the Hatfield and McCoy’s add another chapter. The contracts are signed. MMAWeekly's Tom Call sat down with Ceasar Gracie to talk about the fight.

Tom Call - Cesar thanks for taking some time to speak with me regarding your upcoming fight with your long time rumored opponent Frank Shamrock.


Cesar Gracie – No problem


TC - How was the fight finally put together it has been rumored for some time in several organizations especially WEC and Rumble on the Rock?


CG – Scott Coker who is affiliated with K1 America is primarily responsible for making it happen.


TC – Is this a K1 event?


CG- No, I believe Scott is starting a new organization and this will be the first sanctioned MMA event in California

TC – Can you tell anything more about the card itself?

CG – I believe it will be a mix of MMA matches and kickboxing. Gilbert Melendez may be competing on the card also.

TC – Do you think it will really happen this time?

CG – Frank sure acted like he wanted the fight pretty bad. At Cung Le’s recent fight Frank got in the ring and started taking the WWE approach.

TC – Have you signed a contract?

CG – Yes

TC – Has Frank?

CG – Yes, Scott Coker has told me it is a done deal

TC- Can you talk about what kind of money is being offered to be the main event on this first sanctioned event in California?

CG – All I can say is they met my demands and Franks, by the way Frank’s demands are considerable higher than mine

TC - Cesar you are well know trainer with fighters excelling in organizations all over the world, however you have never competed in a MMA fight do you feel that lack of experience is a disadvantage?

CG - Yes. Frank has considerably more experience than me. I know I am going in as the underdog and am ok with that.

TC – How will having a team of world class fighters be an advantage for you?

CG – They say there is no substitute for experience and I plan to draw from my fighters experiences

TC - Who will be working your corner?

CG – Jake Shields and Nick Diaz

TC – Is the fight going to be in a ring or in a cage?

CG – I am not sure if that has been decided yet.

TC – Are there any special rules we should now about? How long will the fight be scheduled for?

CG – There are no special rules the fight will be considered a super fight with 3 – 5 minute rounds.

TC – What weight will the fight be at?

CG – 185

TC – Are you going to where a gi?

CG – No gi

TC – Are you planning to fight again after this fight or is this just about settling a rivalry?

CG – At this point I am not looking to start an MMA career….This is much more about my rivalry with Frank Shamrock.

TC – Cesar thanks for your time and good luck with the fight….put on a good show for us in California

CG – I am honored to be participating in the first sanctioned fight in California and look forward to putting on a great show.

mark.leonard

I'll believe it when I see it!

dlofnep

mark.leonard wrote:

I'll believe it when I see it!

I know Mark, it's been drawn out forever but it seems as they have both signed the dotted line this time. Cesar gracie has a great camp to train with but Frank has been in wars in MMA and is very seasoned.