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.
Born	Roger Gracie Gomes September 26, 1981 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Residence	London, England
Nationality	Brazilian
Height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight	215 lb (98 kg)
Division	Middleweight Light Heavyweight Cruiserweight
Reach	79 in (201 cm)
Style	Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Submission Wrestling
Fighting out of	London, England
Team	Evolve MMA Gracie Barra
Trainer	Mauricio Motta Gomes, Renzo Gracie, Carlos Gracie Jr.
Rank	4th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active	2006–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total	10
Wins	8
By knockout	1
By submission	6
By decision	1
Losses	2
By knockout	1
By decision	1
Website	Roger Gracie Academy
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record Representing  Brazil Men's Submission Wrestling ADCC World Championship 2003 São Paulo, Brazil -99kg 2005 California, USA -99kg 2005 California, USA Absolute ADCC South American Championship 2004 Campos, Brazil -99kg Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Championship 2003 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Absolute 2004 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -99kg 2004 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Absolute 2005 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -99kg 2005 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Absolute 2006 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -99kg 2006 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Absolute 2007 California, USA -99kg 2007 California, USA Absolute 2008 California, USA +99kg 2008 California, USA Absolute 2009 California, USA -99kg 2009 California, USA Absolute 2010 California, USA -99kg 2010 California, USA Absolute

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

Championships and accomplishments

• ONE Championship
  • ONE Light Heavyweight World Championship (One time, Former)

• 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

1. Carl Fisher (23 March 2003). "BJJ legend Mauricao Gomes talks to Carl Fisher]". SFUK. Missing or empty |url= (help)
2. "Roger Gracie – Jiu Jitsu Academy: Professors". www.rogergracie.com/. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
3. "ADCC 2005". ADCC. 2005. Archived from the original on 2011-09-08. Retrieved 2011-10-06.
4. "ADCC Results". ADCC. Archived from the original on 2011-09-08. Retrieved 2012-07-26.
5. "Roger Gracie, the unsatisfied three-time champ". Gracie Mag. Retrieved 2012-07-26.
6. "Roger Gracie career on MARanking|MARanking Martial Arts Ranking". Maranking.com. 2014-01-18. Retrieved 2014-01-18.
7. Roger Gracie ready for Strikeforce debut by Eduardo Ferreira, Tatame Magazine, May 03, 2010
8. "Strikeforce results: Muhammed Lawal vs Roger Gracie fight review and analysis". Vox Media. September 11, 2011. Retrieved July 5, 2012.
9. "UFC Reveals List of Strikeforce Fighters Making Jump to Octagon". sherdog.com. January 16, 2013.
10. Staff (2013-03-04). "Roger Gracie To Fight Tim Kennedy At UFC 162". fightofthenight.com. Retrieved 2013-03-04.
11. "Roger Gracie signs with One FC, plans to compete in both MMA and BJJ". mmafighting.com. August 7, 2014.
12. "Roger Gracie returns to light heavyweight, meets James McSweeney at One FC 23". mmafighting.com. November 3, 2014.
13. "Roger Gracie joins Evolve MMA fight team". mmamania.com. May 10, 2014.
14. "The Unlikely Heir". Sherdog.com. 2011-01-28. Retrieved 2011-01-28.

External links

• Roger Gracie Black Belts List
• Official Web Site
• Professional MMA record for Roger Gracie from Sherdog
• Roger Gracie at UFC