I found this interesting interview on Youtube where Renzo talks about the background to his fight with BJ Penn which he acknowledged his loss to BJ Penn. As usual, Renzo is rather humorous with his comments and observations. The end is hilarious when John Danaher, a black belt under Renzo, adds that it was a win for Jiu-Jitsu as BJ Penn was a Brazilian Jiu-jitsu prodigy. Renzo adds he won that day but it could of been him as well.
I got it from:
Renzo Gracie talks what went down with B.J. Penn
October 30, 2008 · Filed Under Off the Mat, Renzo Gracie, Video Interviews · Comment
Renzo Gracie and B.J Penn fought to a decision at K-1 World Grand Prix Hawaii. B.J. Penn first trained Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Renzo’s brother Ralph Gracie in San Francisco.
When Penn left the Ralph’s school in 2005 B.J. called out Renzo’s cousin Rodrigo Gracie.
After taking the decision win, B.J. Penn was influenced by his father to fight Renzo Gracie. Renzo took exception to the fact that it was Penn’s father who made the call and not BJ himself.
Renzo also went on to say that he is not retired and could possibly make a come back at lightweight.
Renzo explains in a mmamania.com exclusive video:
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