Rickson Gracie

Quick Facts

Full Name	Rickson Gracie
Occupation	Martial Artist
Date Of Birth	Nov 21, 1958(1958-11-21)
Age	66
Country	Brazil
Birth City	Rio de Janeiro
Horoscope	Scorpio

Rickson Gracie Biography

Rickson Gracie is one of the most popular and richest Martial Artist who was born on November 21, 1958 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. One of the most prominent Gracie families was a member of the 8th degree black and/or red belts in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu.

He is the son Jiu-Jitsu legend He is the son of Jiu-Jitsu legend Helio Gracie..

In 1984, Zulu requested a rematch in Rio de Janeiro, which became a controversial affair. According to Zulu, the Gracie family demanded the rules to be changed just one hour before the event, banning closed-fisted strikes, direct punches to the face, and kicks to a downed opponent. During the match, held in the Maracanazinho before an audience of 20,000 spectators, Zulu himself fouled by trying to eye-gouge Gracie, while Gracie himself gave Zulu a low blow later into the fight. Gracie also claimed Zulu was oiled up with vaseline in order to impede his grip. In any case, Rickson won again, submitting his opponent with another choke in the second round.

In 1988, promoters tried to put together an anticipated fight between Rickson and luta livre exponent Marco Ruas. However, Hélio Gracie refused, demanding either that Rickson received a higher payment or that the bout happened inside the Gracie Academy, which were both rejected, so the fight didn’t take place. Later, Rickson himself challenged Ruas to an impromptu match during a meeting with luta livre fighters in the Clube Boqueirão do Passeio. The reasons why this second fight fell off too are disputed: Rickson claimed Ruas asked for time to train, while Ruas claimed Hélio shut down the idea claiming Ruas was not a true luta livre representative. Other names like Eugenio Tadeu and Hugo Duarte were offered, but rejected.

He was raised alongside five siblings: He was raised with five siblings, Relson, Rorion, Royce, Rolls and Rolker. He fathered four children, Rockson, Kauan, Kaulin and Kron. His eldest son Rockson passed away in 2000. and Rorion. Royce was his second brother. Rolls and Rolker were his other siblings. He was the father of four children: Rockson, Kauan and Kaulin. In 2000, his eldest son Rockson died.

Rickson Gracie Net Worth

Rickson Gracie is one of the richest Martial Artist from Brazil. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Rickson Gracie 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

At six years old, he participated in his first Brazilian Jiu Jitsu match.

From 1980 to 2000, he held a record of 11-0 in MMA.

Rickson Gracie (Portuguese: [ˈʁiksõ ˈɡɾejsi] ; born November 21, 1958) is a Brazilian 9th-degree red belt in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and a retired mixed martial artist. He is a member of the Gracie family: the third oldest son of Hélio Gracie, brother to Rorion and Relson Gracie, and half-brother to Rolker, Royce, Robin and Royler Gracie. In the 1980s and 1990s, he was widely considered to be the best fighter of the Gracie clan, and one of the toughest in the world. In November 2014 he became an inductee of the Legends of MMA Hall of Fame, alongside Big John McCarthy, Pat Miletich, and Fedor Emelianenko. In July 2017, he was promoted to red belt, the highest ranking in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, but denied the rank as he had not yet met IBJJF time in rank requirements.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Rickson Gracie height 5 ft 9 in Rickson weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Rickson Gracie Dating?

According to our records, Rickson Gracie married to Cassia Gracie. As of December 1, 2023, Rickson Gracie’s is not dating anyone.

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In 1997, Gracie signed up to a fight against Yoji Anjo’s superior Nobuhiko Takada in the Pride 1 event. Before the Tokyo Dome’s 47,860 spectators, Rickson defeated the inexperienced Takada, mounting him and locking an armbar in 4:47.

Facts & Trivia

Rickson Ranked on the list of most popular Martial Artist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Brazil. Rickson Gracie celebrates birthday on November 21 of every year.

However, tragedy struck when Rickson’s son Rockson was found dead in January

2001. Affected by the loss, Gracie contemplated retirement, and the event fell off after some negotiations. Months later, he stated he was willing to fight again and evaluating propositions, but nothing came from it. When the matchup with Sakuraba was brought up again, Rickson expressed uninterest on it, although he conceded, “…in my heart, I think Sakuraba deserves to get beat.”

Was Rickson Gracie the best?

In the 1980s and 1990s, he was widely considered to be the best fighter of the Gracie clan , and one of the toughest in the world. In November 2014 he became an inductee of the Legends of MMA Hall of Fame, alongside Big John McCarthy, Pat Miletich, and Fedor Emelianenko.

Why did Rickson Gracie never fight in the UFC?

But Gracie says that he didn’t want to compete under the new UFC rules and the money being offered in Japan was insufficient , “The possibility of making a fight between me and Coleman under those rules became very unlikely once he was fighting in UFC and I was in Japan.

Who gave Rickson Gracie his black belt?

Helio Gracie’s third son Rickson was born into Gracie Jiu Jitsu on November 21, 1959 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Rickson entered his first competition at the age of six; was teaching the art by fifteen and was awarded his black belt by his father at eighteen.

Where is Rickson Gracie now?

Before the pandemic, he taught seminars like these, to seasoned fighters and experienced instructors, across the United States. Now he shoots instructional videos in his Torrance studio for his online Rickson Academy and works out with a select few students, doing occasional, low-key sparring.

Who gave Rickson his red belt?

The surprise promotion was held while Rickson was giving a seminar in Las Vegas. Rickson’s older brother Rorion was the one to orchestrate the promotion, accompanied by younger brother Royler and well-known figures such as Jean Jacques Machado, Pedro Sauer, Fabio Santos and even 9th degree red belt Alvaro Barreto.