It had been a long four years for fans eagerly awaiting the return of highly skilled fighter Kron Gracie to the UFC. Unfortunately, his comeback was less than impressive, with opponent Charles Jourdain stifling Gracie’s usual fast pace with a strategic and slow gameplan that kept Gracie at bay.

Gracie made feeble attempts at submission, Jourdain’s impact was significant enough to secure a unanimous victory with scores of 30-27. Gracie’s lackluster performance did not go unnoticed by fans and fellow fighters alike, with some speculating that he may have simply needed the money, and others lamenting the seemingly bizarre strategy Gracie employed. Nevertheless, congratulations were in order for Jourdain who pulled off a great performance at UFC 288.