UFC 288: Twitter reacts to horrendous Kron Gracie performance vs. Charles Jourdain
See how MMA Twitter ripped the Kron Gracie vs. Charles Jourdain bout that opened the UFC 288 main card
We've come a long way since Royce Gracie dominated the early days of the UFC in the 1990s. But Kron Gracie seemed to try and turn back the clock when he took on Charles Jourdain in the opening bout of UFC 288.
Despite previous claims that he's improved his game in his four years away from the Octagon, Gracie didn't show it as he dropped the fight in a one-sided, boring decision.
After about 30 seconds of feeling out, Jourdain landed a four-punch combination on Gracie. Gracie managed to get Jourdain in a clinch against the cage, though Jourdain was able to get him off and land some more hard shots on him upstairs. Jourdain pulled guard on Gracie. Gracie escaped with about a minute left. Jourdain landed another combination before the end of the first.
After Jourdain started with the striking advantage in the second, Gracie managed to pull Jourdain into his guard. Jourdain wasn't troubled at all, staying on top and did some damage until there was just under two minutes left in the second. Gracie tried to get back inside for another clinch, but Jourdain continued to tee off. Gracie once again clinched Jourdain against the cage and pulled guard.
Jourdain started off strong in round three and even fended off an attempt by Gracie to pull guard. Eventually, it was rinse-and-repeat for Gracie.
And all it got Gracie was being swept on the judges' scorecards in what has to be one of the worst fights that will ever happen this year.
Twitter reacts to Kron Gracie vs. Charles Jourdain
Kron Gracie’s coaches when they get texts about how aliens created BJJ at 4am after missing striking class: #UFC288 pic.twitter.com/EG6eJG3mQv
— MacMally 🍀 (@MacMallyMMA) May 7, 2023
After the fight Jourdain went to shake hands and Gracie jumped guard. #UFC288
— MMA Roasted (@MMARoasted) May 7, 2023
Kron Gracie has no business being on the UFC roster. It's harsh but he's just so unbelievably one-dimensional. #UFC288
— Damon Martin (@DamonMartin) May 7, 2023
Kron Gracie the last four years during striking class: #ufc288 pic.twitter.com/tbHGTUFKbb
— MMA On Point (@OnPointMMA) May 7, 2023
How Kron Gracie was fighting tonight at #UFC288Live #UFC288 pic.twitter.com/uhPguCT9mn
— The Quwa MMA (@quwa_sports) May 7, 2023
Kron Gracie kicking off the card #UFC288 pic.twitter.com/deR9TywVVN
— Christian (@ChristianGRulz) May 7, 2023
Never doubt a Gracie ever again. #UFC288 pic.twitter.com/4Jc9QmmosO
— 63 DAYS UNTIL DRICUS SLEEPS ROB 🇿🇦 (@JustinHerronUFC) May 7, 2023
Kron Gracie said he went away to get better...#ufc288 pic.twitter.com/BvBMT0oQxH
— Jaja (@JajaBreed) May 7, 2023
Kron gracie if his last name wasnt gracie #UFC288 pic.twitter.com/U9i3NKkh8a
— Trey (@TreyGBC) May 7, 2023
Kron Gracie if his last name wasn’t Gracie #UFC288 pic.twitter.com/Zr60n62LKn
— sol 🇦🇺 (@thaboysol) May 7, 2023
Kron “fuck a double leg” Gracie #ufc288 pic.twitter.com/oXCu16rL41
— baby mf’ing goose (@babygoosemma) May 7, 2023
Kron Gracie gave off “I don’t want to be here” vibes all week. Has done nothing to show otherwise this entire fight. #UFC288
— Cody Merrow (@cody_merrow) May 7, 2023
Prior to tonight, Gracie's MMA career saw him in Real Fighting Championship for his 2014 professional debut before three fights in RIZIN between 2015 and 2016. Gracie then fought in the UFC twice in 2019, submitting Alex Caceres before dropping a decision to Cub Swanson.
This win for Jourdain snaps back-to-back losses to Shane Burgos and Nathaniel Wood.
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