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Ralek Gracie on troubles with the Metamoris promotion: ‘I created a monster’

Ralek Gracie knows that his name has taken something of a hit in the jiu-jitsu world over the past several years.

The son of the legendary Rorion Gracie and nephew of UFC Hall of Famer Royce Gracie shot for the moon with the Metamoris submission grappling promotion, earning sport jiu-jitsu more mainstream attention than it had ever received.

But while the promotion had its share of artistic success, it was not a financial one, leaving behind a trail of outstanding bills. And as Gracie attempts to resurrect Metamoris promotion nearly three years after its final full event, Gracie says that his driving force is making things right.