Roger Gracie

Roger Gracie Gomes (born September 26, 1981) is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner (10x world champion) and a retired mixed martial artist. A member of the Gracie family, he is the son of Reila Gracie (daughter of Carlos Gracie) and Mauricio Motta Gomes.[1] Roger was awarded his black belt by his cousin Renzo Gracie at the behest of Carlos Gracie, Jr. whilst training in New York in 2003. He is currently a fourth degree black belt.[2] Roger Gracie is the founder and head instructor at The Roger Gracie Academy located in Hammersmith, London, England. Notable Black belt promotions include Raymond Stevens, Nicolas Gregoriades and Kywan Gracie Behring. Roger is the former ONE World Cruiserweight (now Light Heavyweight) Champion.

Roger Gracie
Roger Gracie at Andy Roberts BJJ, UK.
BornRoger Gracie Gomes
(1981-09-26) September 26, 1981
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
ResidenceLondon, England
NationalityBrazilian
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight215 lb (98 kg)
DivisionMiddleweight
Light Heavyweight
Cruiserweight
Reach79 in (201 cm)
StyleBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Submission Wrestling
Fighting out ofLondon, England
TeamEvolve MMA
Gracie Barra
TrainerMauricio Motta Gomes, Renzo Gracie, Carlos Gracie Jr.
Rank4th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active2006–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total10
Wins8
By knockout1
By submission6
By decision1
Losses2
By knockout1
By decision1
WebsiteRoger Gracie Academy
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Biography

In 2005 Roger competed in the ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship[3] and won all 8 of his matches both at the super heavyweight[4] and absolute weight classes[3] by submission. In the 2009 Mundials he submitted all of his opponents in the super heavyweight and the absolute weight classes with a choke from the mount.[5] Roger has not been submitted in competition since he was a blue belt. He is regarded by many BJJ fans as the greatest competitor of all time. Gracie has 10 wins at the IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championships as a black belt, with three of those victories in Open Weight competition.[6]

Mixed martial arts

Gracie defeated Ron Waterman in his mixed martial arts debut by armbar submission in the 1st round at the Bodogfight pay-per-view USA vs Russia. On May 18, 2008, Roger Gracie competed at Sengoku 2, where he defeated Yuki Kondo at 2:40 min of round 1 by rear naked choke.

Strikeforce

Gracie announced at the December 19, 2009, Strikeforce Evolution show that he had signed a contract with Strikeforce to make his American MMA debut.[7] On September 11, 2011, Gracie suffered his first MMA loss when he faced former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Muhammed Lawal. Gracie was knocked out in the first round.[8] Roger made his middleweight debut against UFC veteran Keith Jardine at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Kennedy on July 14, 2012, winning the fight via unanimous decision. Roger then won his next bout via submission defeating Anthony Smith at Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine

Ultimate Fighting Championship

On January 15, 2013, the UFC announced that Roger would be one of 20 Strikeforce fighters folding into the organization,[9] making him the 4th member of the Gracie family to fight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Roger Gracie lost by unanimous decision to Tim Kennedy on July 6, 2013, at UFC 162.[10] After the Kennedy fight his contract with the organization expired and they chose not to renew it.

ONE Championship

In August 2014, Gracie signed a multi-fight deal with Singapore based promotion ONE Championship. Gracie returned to the Light Heavyweight division, known as "Cruiserweight" on ONE, and in his debut faced James McSweeney at ONE FC 23: Warrior's Way on December 5, 2014.[11][12] He won the fight via TKO in the third round.

On May 6, 2016, he defeated Michal Pasternak for the inaugural ONE FC Cruiserweight Championship, winning the bout by Arm Triangle in the first round.[13]

On October 14, 2017 Gracie announced his retirement from MMA.

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
10 matches 8 wins 2 losses
By knockout 1 1
By submission 6 0
By decision 1 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 8–2 Michal Pasternak Submission (arm-triangle choke) ONE Championship 42: Ascent to Power May 6, 2016 1 2:13 Kallang, Singapore Won the inaugural ONE Cruiserweight Championship.
Win 7–2 James McSweeney TKO (front kick to the body and punches) ONE FC 23: Warrior's Way December 5, 2014 3 3:15 Pasay City, Philippines Cruiserweight debut.
Loss 6–2 Tim Kennedy Decision (unanimous) UFC 162 July 6, 2013 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 6–1 Anthony Smith Submission (arm-triangle choke) Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine January 12, 2013 2 3:16 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Win 5–1 Keith Jardine Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Kennedy July 14, 2012 3 5:00 Portland, Oregon, United States Middleweight debut
Loss 4–1 Muhammed Lawal KO (punch) Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov September 10, 2011 1 4:33 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Win 4–0 Trevor Prangley Submission (rear-naked choke) Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg January 29, 2011 1 4:19 San Jose, California, United States
Win 3–0 Kevin Randleman Submission (rear-naked choke) Strikeforce: Heavy Artillery May 15, 2010 2 4:10 St. Louis, Missouri, United States Light Heavyweight debut
Win 2–0 Yuki Kondo Submission (rear-naked choke) World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 2 May 18, 2008 1 2:40 Tokyo, Japan
Win 1–0 Ron Waterman Submission (armbar) BodogFight: USA vs. Russia December 2, 2006 1 3:38 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Submission Grappling record

Record Result Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Notes
67-7-1 WinMarcus AlmeidaSubmission (choke from the back)Gracie Pro SUPERFIGHT2017
66-7-1 WinRodrigo MedeirosSubmission (Armbar)2015 IBJJF Black Belt League Super Fight (UFC Fan Expo)201514min 25sSuper Fight
65-7-1 DrawMarcus AlmeidaDecisionMetamoris2012120:00
65–7 WinRomulo BarralForfeit (Injury)World Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Absolute Division)2010Final
64–7 WinRicardo "Demente" AbreuPoints (13–2)World Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Super Heavyweight Division)2010Final
63–7 WinWalter VitalSubmission (Choke from Mount)World Jiu-Jitsu Championship(Super Heavyweight Division)2010
62–7 WinBruno BastosSubmissionWorld Jiu-Jitsu Championship(Super Heavyweight Division)2010
61–7 WinLuiz FernandoSubmission (Choke)World Jiu-Jitsu Championship(Super Heavyweight Division)2010
60–7 WinTarsis HumphreysSubmissionWorld Jiu-Jitsu Championship(Absolute Division)2010
59–7 WinRodrigo CavacaSubmission (Armbar)World Jiu-Jitsu Championship(Absolute Division)2010
58-7 WinDiego HerzogSubmission (Choke)World Jiu-Jitsu Championship(Absolute Division)2010
57-7 WinFrost MurphySubmission (Choke)World Jiu-Jitsu Championship(Absolute Division)2010
56–7 WinRomulo BarralSubmission (Cross Choke from mount)World Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Absolute Division)2009Final
55–7 WinRicardo "Demente" AbreuSubmission (Cross Choke from mount)World Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Super Heavyweight Division)2009Final
54–7 WinClaudio CalasansSubmissionWorld Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Absolute Division)2009
53–7 WinRafael Lovato Jr.SubmissionWorld Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Absolute Division)2009
52–7 WinBernardo FariaSubmissionWorld Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Super Heavy)2009
51–7 WinBruno BastosSubmissionWorld Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Super Heavy)2009
50–7 LossAlexandre RibeiroPoints (4–2)World Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Absolute Division)2008Final
50–6 WinLeonardo LeiteSubmission (Cross Choke from mount)World Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Super Super Heavyweight Division)2008Final
49–6 WinEduardo TellesAdvantageWorld Jiu-Jitsu Championship2008
48–6 WinLuigi MondelliSubmissionWorld Jiu-Jitsu Championship2008
47–6 WinRodrigo CavacaSubmissionWorld Jiu-Jitsu Championship2008
46–6 WinJon Olav EinemoPoints (5–0)ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship (Superfight)2007Superfight
45–6 WinRomulo BarralSubmission (Cross Choke from mount)World Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Absolute Division)2007Final
44–6 WinRobert DrysdaleSubmissionWorld Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Absolute Division)2007Semi Final
43–6 WinRobert DrysdaleSubmissionWorld Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Super Heavyweight Division)2007Final
42–6 WinFernando “Margarida” PontesPointsWorld Jiu-Jitsu Championship2007
41–6 WinTim CarpenterSubmissionWorld Jiu-Jitsu Championship2007
40–6 WinRodrigo CavacaSubmissionWorld Jiu-Jitsu Championship2007
39–6 WinAdriano CamolesiSubmissionWorld Jiu-Jitsu Championship2007
38–6 WinRodrigo MedeirosSubmissionWorld Jiu-Jitsu Championship2007
37–6 LossAlexandre RibeiroPointsWorld Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Absolute Division)2006Final
37–5 WinRobert DrysdaleSubmission (Cross Choke from mount)World Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Super Heavyweight Division)2006Final
36–5 WinMarcelo GarciaSubmissionWorld Jiu-Jitsu Championship2006
35–5 WinRodrigo CavacaSubmissionWorld Jiu-Jitsu Championship2006
34–5 WinPedro SchmallSubmissionWorld Jiu-Jitsu Championship2006
33–5 WinRodrigo MedeirosSubmissionWorld Jiu-Jitsu Championship2006
32–5 WinZumbi MachadoWorld Jiu-Jitsu Championship2006
31–5 WinAlexandre RibeiroSubmission (Triangle)Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Championship2006Absolute Final
30–5 LossAlexandre RibeiroAdvantagePan American Jiu-Jitsu Championship2006Weight Final
30–4 WinTiago GaiaSubmissionPan American Jiu-Jitsu Championship2006
29–4 WinRaphael Lovato Jr.SubmissionPan American Jiu-Jitsu Championship2006
28–4 WinJoao SilvaSubmissionPan American Jiu-Jitsu Championship2006
27–4 LossRonaldo SouzaPoints (2–0)World Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Absolute Division)2005Final
27–3 WinAlexandre RibeiroPoints (12–2)World Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Super Heavyweight Division)2005Final
26–3 WinFernando “Margarida” PontesSubmissionWorld Jiu-Jitsu Championship2005
25–3 WinSaulo RibeiroSubmissionWorld Jiu-Jitsu Championship2005Semi-Final
24–3 WinRonaldo SouzaPointsEuropean Open Championship (Absolute Division)2005Final
23–3 WinRoberto AbreuSubmissionEuropean Open Championship2005
22–3 WinRodrigo SolueoSubmissionEuropean Open Championship2005
21–3 WinRonaldo SouzaSubmission (Rear Naked Choke)ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship (Absolute Division)2005Final
20–3 WinAlexandre RibeiroSubmission (Rear Naked Choke)ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship (Absolute Division)2005Semi Final
19–3 WinFabrício WerdumSubmission (Rear Naked Choke)ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship (Absolute Division)2005Quarter Final
18–3 WinShinya AokiSubmission (Foot Lock)ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship (Absolute Division)2005Elimination Round
17–3 WinAlexandre FerreiraSubmission (Quit on Stool)ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship (88–98 kg Division)2005Final
16–3 WinAlexandre RibeiroSubmission (Rear Naked Choke)ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship (88–98 kg Division)2005Semi Final
15–3 WinEduardo TellesSubmission (Armbar)ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship (88–98 kg Division)2005Quarter Final
14–3 WinJustin GarciaSubmission (Rear Forearm Choke)ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship (88–98 kg Division)2005Elimination Round
13–3 LossRonaldo SouzaPointsWorld Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Absolute Division)2004Final
13–2 WinRodrigo MedeirosSubmission (Rear Naked Choke)World Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Super Heavyweight Division)2004Final
12–2 WinFernando "Tererê" AugustoSubmission (Choke from Mount)World Jiu-Jitsu Championship2004
11–2 WinMarcelo GarciaPointsWorld Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Absolute Division)2004
10–2 WinRecardo FrancoSubmissionWorld Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Super Heavy)2004
9–2 WinRoberto AgneseSubmissionWorld Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Absolute Division)2004
8–2 WinLeonardo RamosSubmissionWorld Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Absolute Division)2004
7–2 LossMarcio CruzPoints (3–0)World Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Absolute Division)2003Final
7–1 WinAlexandre RibeiroADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship (88–98 kg Division)2003Third Place Match
6–1 LossJon Olav EinemoADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship (88–98 kg Division)2003Semi Final
6–0 WinRigan MachadoADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship (88–98 kg Division)2003Quarter Final
5–0 WinMario SperryADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship (88–98 kg Division)2003Elimination Round
4–0 WinMarcio CorletaPoints?
3–0 WinDemian MaiaPointsBrazilian Teams Championship2002Roger: Brown Belt, Demian: Black Belt
2–0 WinRonaldo SouzaWorld Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Absolute Division)2002Brown Belt Final Match
1–0 WinRodrigo AsmusWorld Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Heavyweight Division)2002Brown Belt Final Match

Championships and accomplishments

  • ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship:
ADCC 2007
Superfight Champion
ADCC 2005
88–98 kg: 1st Place
Absolute: 1st Place
ADCC 2003
88–98 kg: 3rd Place
  • IBJJF World Championships:
2010
Black Belt Superheavy: 1st Place
Black Belt Open Weight: 1st Place
2009
Black Belt Superheavy: 1st Place
Black Belt Open Weight: 1st Place
2008
Black Belt Ultraheavy: 1st Place
Black Belt Open Weight: 2nd Place
2007
Black Belt Superheavy: 1st Place
Black Belt Open Weight: 1st Place
2006
Black Belt Superheavy: 1st Place
Black Belt Open Weight: 2nd Place
2005
Black Belt Superheavy: 1st Place
Black Belt Open Weight: 2nd Place
2004
Black Belt Superheavy: 1st Place
Black Belt Open Weight: 2nd Place
2003
Black Belt Open Weight: 2nd Place
2002
Brown Belt −91 kg: 1st Place
Brown Belt Open Weight: 1st Place
2001
Purple Belt −85 kg: 1st Place
2000
Blue Belt −85 kg: 1st Place
  • IBJJF Pan American Championships:
2006
Black Belt −97 kg: 2nd Place
Black Belt Open Weight: 1st Place
2002
Brown Belt −91 kg: 1st Place
Brown Belt Open Weight: 1st Place
2001
Purple Belt −85 kg: 1st Place
2000
Blue Belt −85 kg: 1st Place
1999
Blue Belt −79 kg: 2nd Place
  • IBJJF Brazilian Championships:
2001
Brown Belt −81 kg: 1st Place
1999
Blue Belt −79 kg: 1st Place
  • IBJJF European Championships:
2005
Black Belt −97 kg: 1st Place
Black Belt Open Weight: 1st Place

Personal life

Gracie and his wife have a son and daughter named Tristan & Maya.[14]

See also

  • List of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners

References

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  2. "Roger Gracie – Jiu Jitsu Academy: Professors". www.rogergracie.com/. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
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  12. "Roger Gracie returns to light heavyweight, meets James McSweeney at One FC 23". mmafighting.com. November 3, 2014.
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