Roger Gracie likely to debut at Strikeforce: Carano vs. Santos
by Gavin Vincent on June 28, 2009

Heavily decorated and undefeated heavyweight jiu-jitsu ace, Roger Gracie, is reportedly set to make his Strikeforce debut at Carano vs. Santos on August 15. Gracie, 27, is 2-0 in his young MMA career with with both victories coming by way of submission over Ron Waterman (BodogFIGHT) and Yuki Kondo (Sengoku).

Gracie's most notable achievement to date is winning the ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship in 2005. He took first place in the 88-98 kg and open-weight categories by submitting all eight opponents -- a feat which no man has previously achieved.

An opponent has not been determined but the card is beginning to take shape.

Strikeforce: Carano vs. Santos now includes:

Gina Carano vs. Cyborg Santos
Josh Thomson vs. Gilbert Melendez
Brett Rogers vs. Alistair Overeem
Billy Evangelista vs. TBD.
Roger Gracie vs. TBD
Poppies Martinez vs. TBD
Erin Toughill vs. TBD

HOW WILL THE THIAGO ALVES VS. MARTIN KAMPMANN FIGHT END AT UFC ON FX 2?
Alves def. Kampmann via TKO/KO
Alves def. Kampmann via submission
Alves def. Kampmann via decision
Kampmann def. Alves via TKO/KO
Kampmann def. Alves via submission
Kampmann def. Alves via decision
TAKE ANOTHER POLL!