Metamoris 6, which takes place this Saturday in California, United States, hoped to count on another great match on his card. Mackenzie Dern, who has just become the first woman to defeat Gabi Garcia at black belt – at the Abu Dhabi World Pro, had expressed interest in participating once again in the big tournament promoted by Ralek Gracie. According to Gabi, when Makenzie learned that she would be facing Gabi, she refused the match.

In an interview with TATAME on Wednesday (6), Garcia, who hastily traveled to California after receiving the invitation from Metamoris showed her frustration. Excited to be able to represent women’s Jiu-Jitsu in such a big competition, Gabi saw her excitement go down the drain with Mackenzie’s refusal.

“I came to America to fight in Metamoris as Ralek invited me. It was supposed to be with Mackenzie, but she declined to fight at the event. Ralek said that he would put a female fight, and Mackenzie had accepted the fight. Now, at the last minute, she refused. It is an event that pays well. It would put value to women’s Jiu-Jitsu. I came here just for that, to fight. I do not refuse to fight, do not refuse any opponent. The winner is the one who remains on top, that accepts anyone and proves to be the same champion. Getting on top is easy. I kept it for seven years and never ran away from anyone. Mackenzie just give up the fight. It is a loss for women’s Jiu-Jitsu. It would be a great fight, the real Jiu-Jitsu, ”

According to Gabi, the intention of Metamoris was that the champion would be in the famous secret match,  in the Gi, a maximum of thirty minutes and no points: submission only.

Cesalina Gracie, Gabi’s manager had this to say:

“Everyone knows that the Mackenzie won a very controversial fight, six minutes with a lot of strategy. Now, in Metamoris, she had the real opportunity to taste the real Jiu-Jitsu efficiency, which is what? A fight without without points, to prove the essence of art.The Jiu-Jitsu of the two would be tested, and they would put on a show, but unfortunately she did not want. It’s very bad news for the sport. It is a tremendous injustice to Ralek, because they made a huge campaign on the Internet.. He comes out as a villain, but he is the good guy because he did everything for the fight to happen. Gabi came here just for that, ”

Makenzie’s version

The words of Gabi and Cesalina did not go unanswered. Tatame also contacted Mackenzie Dern to know the other side of the story. And the version of Wellington Megaton’s daughter goes the other way.

for the current World Pro absolute champion, the question was financial. For Ralek, Mackenzie and Gabi would have to agree to fight for a low price – and that, in her opinion devalues ​​women’s Jiu-Jitsu.

“I was called to fight Metamoris against other girls, and the two others did not accept the fight for various reasons. So then Gabi arrived, and I accepted to fight her, but we did not actually have a price agreement. They are programmed the fight to be 30 minutes, further the fight being at the last minute and they informed us at the last minute. What I want is for women’s Jiu-Jitsu to be valued, and my price is my price . If Metamoris pays my price, I would fight with Gabi tomorrow if they failed to pay my price, fighting for as low – especially for a world champion just like her -., is devaluing women’s Jiu-Jitsu.  She just lost I’m not running away from her. At the Worlds, I will be there, ready to fight whoever – especially with Gabi. “. countered Dern.

Makenzie Dern has just posted a  video on her facebook with the folowing stament:

@gabigarciaoficial you are lying to all of your fans. Ralek, just talked to me about money today. So there was no fight set up before. If you say you will give me your purse and your purse is more than what I want I will fight you Saturday. Tell your manager to come talk to me! @metamoris