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Snakepit, Hookers, and Helio

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Post  Joshu's Dog Thu Jul 12, 2007 4:55 pm

Hi Dave,

I wanted to stir your encyclopedic historical knowledge.
I know there was a time (in his prime) when Helio Gracie was challenging fighters world over (Kimura in Japan, Joe Lewis in the US, etc etc).
Did he ever roll with any of the Catch wrestlers or hookers of that time?
I'm curious.
Not from a "BJJ is the Ultimate Unbeatable Etc" shite, but Helio was quite a fighter, quite an athlete, and had loads of heart and technique, and I'm wondering if he ever made his way over.
JK
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Post  Dave Turton Thu Jul 12, 2007 5:08 pm

not sure how true this is mate ... but I heard that he wanted to come to England but was refused a visa.. something to do with his political leanings??

Helio was what 140 or so lbs???

I would love to have seen him roll with one or two of the Wigan guys

Mmm .. tasty thought Jonathan

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