It’s not everyday a 51-year-old MMA legend returns from an eight-plus-year layoff to strap on the gloves and return to the cage. For Renzo Gracie (14-7-1), though, it was largely another day at the office after he tapped out fellow former PRIDE competitor and 100-fight MMA vet Yuki Kondo (59–35–9) with a second-round choke in their welterweight bout, as you can see in the above “One Championship 78: Reign of Kings.” ONE Championship 78 took place Friday at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay, Philippines, and it streamed live on the ONE Championship app. Gracie, who made his pro MMA debut way back in 1992, has fought for organizations such as PRIDE, EliteXC, IFL and the UFC – all while training and developing the next generation of fighters. And with his latest return, he hasn’t ruled out doing another bout now that he’s returned. Also at ONE Championship 78, Kevin Belingon (19-5) claimed an interim bantamweight title after toughing it out against Martin Nguyen (11-3) over five rounds in their headliner. Additionally, MMA notable Shinya Aoki (41-9) stifled and then bloodied and then finally stopped lightweight Shannon Wiratchai (9-3) for a first-round TKO win in the co-headliner.
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