Rickson Gracie
Considered greatest Gracie · 1980–2000
Lineage
Gracie's elite Competition IQ (95) and elite Escapes (95) define this era.
Competition Record
Career grappling record
Gi
No-Gi
Considered greatest Gracie, undefeated in competition
Mat Resume
Time on the mats in professional competition
98
Pro Matches
45
Mat Hours
36
Events
6.5 min
Avg Duration
38 sec
Fastest Sub
10
Sub-Only Matches
Style Analysis
Considered the greatest Gracie and most skilled fighter in the family. Undefeated in competition with legendary vale tudo victories in Japan.
Signature Submissions
Notable Matches
Key competition results
Did You Know?
Claimed 400+ wins with zero losses
Competed in vale tudo matches in Japan
Considered the familys most skilled pure grappler
Trophy Case
Claimed 400+ wins with zero losses
Signature Moments
The Japan Vale Tudo Fights
Rickson Gracie fought in Japan's Vale Tudo scene, finishing every opponent and becoming a legend in Japanese martial arts culture. His technical precision and calm demeanor under fire embodied the Gracie philosophy. He reportedly never lost a match in his career — competition or vale tudo.
Undefeated. Every fight, every tournament. Rickson is the standard by which every Gracie is measured.
The Beach Fight Legacy
Rickson Gracie built his reputation partly through open challenges and beach fights in Rio de Janeiro, where he would accept fights from anyone. These underground bouts became legendary in Brazilian martial arts culture and established the Gracie family's reputation for real-world effectiveness.
Before the UFC, before social media — Rickson proved jiu-jitsu worked by fighting anyone who showed up on the beach.
11
Deep Vale Tudo Finishes
11 vale tudo/MMA finishes, all by submission — never went to a decision
Season Stats · Considered greatest Gracie
Engine Attributes
Data Coverage
FloGrappling / BJJ Heroes / IBJJF
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