Gracies, Franca, Hall and others part of UFC 118 grappling "superfights"

Officials today announced a quartet of “superfights” for the UFC Fan Expo trade and exhibition show in Boston, which coincides with next month’s UFC 118 event.

Members of MMA’s first family, other grappling notables and even a former WEC champion are …

Officials today announced a quartet of “superfights” for the UFC Fan Expo trade and exhibition show in Boston, which coincides with next month’s UFC 118 event.

Members of MMA’s first family, other grappling notables and even a former WEC champion are part of the lineup.

The bouts include Rolles Gracie vs. Roberto Abreu, Gregor Gracie vs. Pablo Popovitch, Hermes Franca vs. Ryan Hall, and Penny Thomas vs. Tracey Goodell.