Wallid Ismail

Quick Facts

Full Name	Wallid Ismail
Occupation	Mma Fighter
Date Of Birth	Feb 23, 1968(1968-02-23)
Age	56
Birthplace	Manaus
Country	Brazil
Horoscope	Aquarius

Wallid Ismail Biography

Wallid Ismail is one of the most popular and richest MMA Fighter who was born on February 23, 1968 in Manaus, Brazil. Brazilian mixed- martial artist, and jiu-Jitsu master famous for his victory over Brazilian mixed martial artist and jiu-jitsu practitioner known for defeating Royce Gracie by clock choke in a 1998 jiu-jitsu competition. He also fought in the UFC and Pride. by clock choke in JJU-JJU-Su match in 1998. He also participated in the UFC and the UFC Pride.

He also fought Renzo Gracious in a jiu-Jitsu contest in 1993, and won the bout with points.

Ismail started training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu in 1980 in his home state of Amazonas in Brazil under Ary Almeida, and then, in 1984, he moved to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and started training under his master, the late Carlson Gracie, who described Ismail as a “hairy and chubby guy,” but had a desire to succeed, as he would be known for later in his career and stayed by the side of his master until the day Carlson died in 2006. Gracie had allowed Ismail to train with his camp even though Ismail had no money to afford the teaching.” Wallid then started to compete in jiu-jitsu tournaments, becoming champion several times, and defeating four members of the famous Gracie family in competition.

Ismail was able to become a professional fighter because of his specially dedicated training, as he had many sponsors and did not have to teach or have another job, unlike most of the other competitors in the country. Wallid was brought to the spotlight in 1991, when he faced Eugênio Tadeu, on an event aired by Rede Globo channel in national television, giving the victory to Ismail in his professional debut.

He was born at Manaus, Brazil.

Wallid Ismail Net Worth

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

He began training for the sport at only 12 years old . He started working in conjunction with Carlson Gracie four years later. First MMA fight was in the year 1991.

He’s also popularly known as Paraiba and ended his fight career with a record of 9-3. He also co-founded Jungle Fight.

Wallid Farid Ismail (Arabic: وليد فريد إسماعيل ‎, born February 23, 1968) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and promoter of Lebanese descent. Ismail holds a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) under Carlson Gracie, and is an IVC mixed martial arts world champion and BJJ Champion. In mixed martial arts, Ismail also competed for the UFC, and PRIDE, and most of wins in the sport came by way of submission.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Wallid Ismail height 5 ft 7 in Wallid weight 83 kg & body measurements will update soon.

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Only Royce accepted the challenge, though demanding special conditions for the fight, like having no point scoring and no time limit, thus making the fight only winnable by submission. With renowned Hélio Vigio as the referee, the bout took place on December 17, 1998, and was won by Ismail after four minutes and fifty three seconds, choking Gracie unconscious with the Relógio (also known as clock choke or koshi-jime in judo), a move that has been associated with Wallid ever since. The bout had a significant international repercussion due to Royce’s previous career in Ultimate Fighting Championship, to the point Keith Vargo from the Black Belt magazine stated, “One thing is certain: Royce Gracie is no longer the messiah of unarmed combat he once was.”

Facts & Trivia

Wallid Ranked on the list of most popular MMA Fighter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Brazil. Wallid Ismail celebrates birthday on February 23 of every year.

Ismail returned at PRIDE 15 with a win by arm triangle over Shungo Oyama. His next fight in PRIDE was a decision loss in a technical ground fight to Alex Stiebling at Pride 19. Ismail won the last two fights of his career in 2002 in Japan.

Top Facts about Wallid Ismail

1. Wallid Ismail is a Brazilian retired mixed martial artist.
2. He was born on October 3, 1968, in Rio de Janeiro.
3. Ismail has a professional MMA record of 12 wins and 7 losses.
4. He founded the Brazilian MMA organization Jungle Fight in 2003.
5. Ismail is known for his rivalry with fellow fighter Royce Gracie.
6. He won the first-ever Vale Tudo Japan tournament in 1994.
7. Ismail fought in various promotions including UFC and Pride FC.
8. He holds black belts in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo.
9. Ismail was also a successful businessman outside of fighting.
10. He retired from MMA competition in 2000 at the age of 32.

Who choked out Royce Gracie?

Whether in his prime or not, Royce Gracie is widely considered to be one of the greatest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners in the world. However, back in the day when Gracie was at his best, a man by the name of Wallid Ismail chokes out Royce Gracie in his prime.

Is Wallid Ismail Arab?

Wallid Farid Ismail (Arabic: وليد فريد إسماعيل‎, born February 23, 1968) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and promoter.

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