By Guilherme Cruz Photo Eduardo Ferreira The Ultimate Fighting Championship will dedicate the 94th edition to the Brazilian Helio Gracie, patriarch of the Jiu-Jitsu, who passed away last Thursday, with 95 years old, in Itaipava, Rio de Janeiro. Before the beginning of the show, organizers will announce the tribute to the public at MGM Grand Garden Arena, in Las Vegas, USA. “The legendary patriarch of jiu-jitsu’s first family, Helio Gracie, has passed away at the age of 95. The father of nine children, including UFC Hall of Famer Royce, the master of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu was revered throughout the world for his gentle manner off the mat and his amazing skill and technique on it. He will be sorely missed. The UFC sends its sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Helio Gracie”, said the statement, released on UFC’s official site, on Thursday.
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