Promoter Andrew Stokes, Angel Gladney, Royce Gracie, and Coach Dominic Robinson-Neal [Huge Photos]

Arrived in L.A. California for Angel’s upcoming World Title Fight on the under card of the Shane Mosley vs Sergio Mora this Saturday at the Staples Center. Team Gladney had the opportunity to spend some time with UFC hall of famer Royce Gracie. Gracie offered words of encouragement to the future World Champion. Gracie popularized Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and revolutionized mixed martial arts with his results contributing to the movement towards grappling and cross-training in the sport. Gracie and promoter Andrew stokes exchanged numbers and the UFC legend said he would be visiting the Charlotte area soon and he will make his way down to Columbia SC to visit a couple of the local gyms.