Tom Porter up in Canada to talk to the Jiu Jitsu legend Marcelo Gracie, about his upcoming fight against Kip Johnson at Bushido 9.

Hello Marcelo, how are you after hearing that you are fighting 2-0 Kip Johnson?

Marcelo Gracie: (translated from Brazilian) I was fine after hearing the match up. I have been training hard with my camp.

TP: You are not worried about fighting undefeated Kip Johnson?

MG: (translated from Brazilian) No, I have no time to worry, when I am training. I know this will be a challenge, and I will be prepared for Saturday.

TP: What are you doing to prepare yourself for the bout?

MG: (translated form Brazilian) I am working on my Jiu Jitsu and my stand up. I plan to be prepared for where ever the fight goes.

TP: Now I know you are not one for words, so anything you would like to say before your fight?

MG: (translated from Brazilian) I would like wish my opponent luck, and I hope we have an honorable fight. See you Saturday night Kip Johnson.

Well there you have, the always respectful Marcelo Gracie. We cannot wait for Saturday when Bushido is coming at you live.

look forward to Gracie's return to the ring nice write up

Bring it founder of BHA and good luck. Thanks for the training with Devin Payne.