Bellator 170 is quite a promising event. In addition to the much anticipated main event between Tito Ortiz and Chael Sonnen (who delivered a Sick burn at the press conference) it will also feature Ralek Gracie’s MMA comeback in attempt to repay his Metamoris debts.

Ralek Gracie is set to fight Hisaki Kato (7-2 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) at Bellator 170, which takes place Saturday at The Forum in Inglewood, California.

Ralek told MMAJunkie:

 “It seems very obvious to me. I’m just doing what my family has been doing for generations. I’m not coming from anywhere, and I never wanted to stop in the first place. It’s obvious to me, but not necessarily the world.Being able to zone on yourself and your preparation, it’s one of the most spiritual things you can do – is prepare for a fight. And one of the most freedomesque types of endeavors you can engage in. You’re preparing yourself for war-”

 

Meanwhile Ralek’s opponent told sherdog:

“Of course I watched the videos, but they are quite old so he could have changed a lot. The guys he fought with were wrestlers, and I’m a striker. Of course I watched the videos, but I didn’t really focus on them. I just focus on myself because I know he is a Gracie; he’s gonna put the fight to the ground. For me, I know what I have to train and I have to train for. I didn’t really analyze his videos.”

“That’s a long time. He hasn’t been in the cage for seven years,” Kato said. “I don’t know how he’s been training, but not being in the cage and not fighting in MMA for seven years is a long time. I don’t know, but I think it’s going to be hard for him.”

Kato added:

“I’ve been doing a lot of grappling. One of the best grapplers, jiu-jitsu guys is in my gym, even if he’s lighter: Hatsu Hioki,” Kato said. “He’s like a technique book when it’s about the ground. He knows everything. So I’m quite confident even if I have to go to the ground.”