*Note** - I do not intend nor have i ever wanted to offend anyone in any way shape or form. just kinda think something is going from a great match to out of control hype.
So we all know about Eddie Vs. Royler at the 2003 ADCC. Eddie won of course.
IMO: it was an amazing match and a good example Jiu jistu by two outstanding people.
However, yes Eddie won the match, but it sometimes seems like everyone blows it out of proportion. when i hear about it people mainly focus on the fact that "a Gracie was beaten in Jiu jitsu." or "Eddie bravo beat a gracie then "Retired" from competition fighting." or "Eddie Bravo beat Royler and wont fight him agian because he knows he'll lose."
For what ever the hype and reason is, its stupid and pointless to me to make a huge deal about it.
IMO: Yes eddie beat a gracie, but its not exactly anything to throw a parade about. Royler made a mistake and got caught, or Eddie went for it and got lucky, or eddie caught him by surprise.
what ever the reason, whether it be mistake, skill, or luck. That's jiu jistu. Its a game of human chess, you or your opponent make a move and you both have to react to the move with your own move to stop the advancement and defend.
Everyone seems to focus on the fact a gracie was beaten, or that eddie won the match.
I know for a fact I cant beat either of them, if I got lucky and surprised them with a move, its not a big deal either. Alot of legendary black belts still get tapped on a regular basis. That's jiu jitsu, to act and react to the problem in front of you.
but from my view, my own opinion, yes eddie beat a gracie, eddie is a great grappler, as well as royler, but i could care less that a gracie was beaten. its not that big of a deal. But I myself would like to see a rematch just to see People of that high caliber experience in a jiu jitsu match. jiu jitsu at its finest.
So we all know about Eddie Vs. Royler at the 2003 ADCC. Eddie won of course.
IMO: it was an amazing match and a good example Jiu jistu by two outstanding people.
However, yes Eddie won the match, but it sometimes seems like everyone blows it out of proportion. when i hear about it people mainly focus on the fact that "a Gracie was beaten in Jiu jitsu." or "Eddie bravo beat a gracie then "Retired" from competition fighting." or "Eddie Bravo beat Royler and wont fight him agian because he knows he'll lose."
For what ever the hype and reason is, its stupid and pointless to me to make a huge deal about it.
IMO: Yes eddie beat a gracie, but its not exactly anything to throw a parade about. Royler made a mistake and got caught, or Eddie went for it and got lucky, or eddie caught him by surprise.
what ever the reason, whether it be mistake, skill, or luck. That's jiu jistu. Its a game of human chess, you or your opponent make a move and you both have to react to the move with your own move to stop the advancement and defend.
Everyone seems to focus on the fact a gracie was beaten, or that eddie won the match.
I know for a fact I cant beat either of them, if I got lucky and surprised them with a move, its not a big deal either. Alot of legendary black belts still get tapped on a regular basis. That's jiu jitsu, to act and react to the problem in front of you.
but from my view, my own opinion, yes eddie beat a gracie, eddie is a great grappler, as well as royler, but i could care less that a gracie was beaten. its not that big of a deal. But I myself would like to see a rematch just to see People of that high caliber experience in a jiu jitsu match. jiu jitsu at its finest.
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Originally Posted by bobby rivers
