Exclusive: Goran Reljic Signs With The UFC
By: Kris Karkoski (admin) | Jan 11, 2008
Croatian light heavyweight prospect Goran Reljic has signed a multiple fight contract with the UFC, MMAFrenzy.com (mmafrenzy.com) has learned from his manager, Zoran Saric of MMA Manager.
Reljic (7-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC) hails from Zadar, Croatia and trains out of The Roger Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy in London. In 2007, Reljic swept both the 93kg and absolute categories at the European Gracie Jiu Jitsu Championships. The 22-year-old fighter has submitted 5 of his opponents and has had just one fight go to decision. He last fought in August of 2007 defeating Waldemar Golinski via unanimous decision.
anybody seen him before????
Nope.. never heard of him. I’m all for showcasing “up and coming” talent - but can’t we all agree 205 is probably NOT the weight class the UFC should add too at the moment???
maybe the UFC KNOWS SOMETHING WE DONT..i heard a rumor that (#1 p4p fighter )spyder silva was moving up to 205…in that case it makes sense…because they would need some new blood to contend for his title ..once he destroys rampage …haha
Yeah, they should be trying to upgrade other weght classes like the Heavyweights.
Light Heavyweights is the least of their problems.
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yeah watch there going to give this guy a guy who sucks on the ground 4 his debut so he can get a easy win
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I go to RGA and this guy is no joke, watch out for him…
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