Renzo Gracie

Renzo Gracie is the grandson of Carlos Gracie and one of the most popular members of the Gracie family. A multiple-time Brazilian jiu-jitsu champion and two-time ADCC champion, he fought in Pride, Rings and the UFC, including a famous loss to Kazushi Sakuraba when his arm was broken and a 2010 fight with Matt Hughes.

His New York academy produced fighters and coaches such as John Danaher, Georges St-Pierre’s grappling coach, and Matt Serra. CagePotato covered his fights and his outspoken views.

Renzo Gracie fact file
Full nameRenzo Gracie
Nickname—
Date of birth
Place of birthRio de Janeiro, Brazil
Organisations fought in
  • Pride FC
  • UFC
  • Rings
  • IFL
  • K-1
  • EliteXC
  • ONE Championship
Accolades
  • Two-time ADCC World Champion (1998, 2000)
  • World Combat Championships 1 tournament winner
  • Seventh-degree coral belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu

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