MMA Fighting · Mar 21, 2020
Rhalan Gracie signs with Bellator, debut set for May
Photo via Rhalan Gracie's Instagram MMA newcomer Rhalan Gracie is the son of jiu-jitsu pioneer Relson Gracie.Bellator 242 is still scheduled to go down May 9 in San Jose, Calif., and the company has booked seven preliminary bouts for the card.
The list of 14 fighters includes Rhalan Gracie, son of Brazilian jiu-jitsu legend Relson Gracie and grandson of master Helio Gracie. The welterweight grappler makes his MMA debut against Dominic Sumner, who holds a 1-3 overall record in the sport.