Return to MMA! Kron Gracie has a fight scheduled after leaving the UFC; find out when and against whom

kron gracie poses with the Brazilian flag. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFCBrasil

the trajectory of kron gracie in MMA is not over. Last Saturday (25), the VFL (Victory Fighting League) announced that the son of the legendary Rickson will fight against Tom Picciano in the featherweight division (up to 65,8 kg) on ​​December 12, in New York (USA). The commitment will be the Brazilian's first after his departure from the UFC, in June, and it is important.

In his VFL debut, 37-year-old Kron will be competing for the division's belt. Therefore, with the company, the Brazilian will have the chance to end a difficult career, prove his worth in MMA, and become more active in the sport.

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Kron has lost three fights in a row, but continues to pique the curiosity of sports fans. In his last fight, the jiu-jitsu specialist was knocked out by Bryce mitchell in the UFC in December. This season, Rickson's son has not yet competed. In MMA since 2014, the Brazilian has competed in eight fights, winning five, all by submission, and losing three times (Charles Jourdain, Cub swanson and Mitchell).

Meet Kron's opponent

Tom Picciano, 27, began his MMA career in 2022. The American will fight against kron gracie on a two-fight winning streak. In the sport, 'Pooch' fought ten fights, won seven and lost three.

 

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