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Ralek Gracie signs with Bellator, says responding to accusations is ‘dishonorable’

Metamoris founder Ralek Gracie has decided to make a return to Mixed Martial Arts competition after 6 years away from the sport. As reported on ESPN, the BJJ black belt has signed with Bellator and is planning to compete as a middleweight.

No opponent has been named as of this writing, but he is targeted to be part of the Bellator event on January 21.

The 31-year-old is is 3-0 as a professional, with every single bout happening in Japan. He last competed in MMA back in 2010, winning a decision over Kazushi Sakuraba. He has two armbar wins from 2008 and 2007 as well.