Remco Pardoel op GracieMag.com

**Wheelie** · 15-01-2009, 22:30

UFC legend in JJ European Championship

Remco Pardoel among those signed up

This one is for lovers of the early days of the UFC. Royce Gracie’s opponent at the unforgettable UFC 2 event, held on March 11th of 1994, Dutchman Remco Pardoel will be one of the attractions at the 2009 European Jiu-Jitsu Championship, to take place January 30th and February 1st, in the Casal Vistoso complex, in Lisbon, Portugal.

The UFC veteran, who holds an MMA record of 9 wins, six losses (one of which was to Marco Ruas at UFC 7, in 1995) and one draw, is signed up to compete for the ultra heavyweight and absolute gold among the black belts of the Senior 1 category.

Another well-known figure from the world of MMA to make an appearance at the Euro is Japanese Daisuke Sugie, a fighter who has been through such respected events as Shooto and Pride, both in Japan.

Among the Brazilians confirmed for the competition, Eduardo Telles, the leader of Nine Nine team, and Carlos Eduardo “Portugues” Viera, of Companhia Paulista, stand out.

It’s worth noting that anyone to sign up by Saturday, the 17th, will enjoy the discount rate of US$ 108. Starting January 18, the rate will be US$ 125 and remain so till the January 23 deadline.

Click here to sign up.

Stay tuned to GRACIEMAG.com for further information on the European Jiu-Jitsu Championship.

UFC legend in JJ European Championship