Renzo Gracie
Martial Artist
1967 –
Who is Renzo Gracie?
Renzo Gracie is a retired Brazilian mixed martial artist and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner. A member of the Gracie family of Brazil, Renzo is a 6th Degree Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Carlos Gracie Jr.. He is the son of Robson Gracie, grandson of Carlos Gracie, nephew of Carlos Gracie, Jr. grandnephew of Helio Gracie, and the 1st cousin once removed of Royce Gracie. In mixed martial arts, Renzo has competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Pride Fighting Championships, K-1, RINGS, and International Fight League. He holds notable victories over five former UFC Champions: Frank Shamrock, Carlos Newton, Pat Miletich, Maurice Smith, and Oleg Taktarov
A world famous Jiu-Jitsu coach, Gracie has helped train a number of professional fighters such as: Georges St. Pierre, Frankie Edgar, Chris Weidman, Matt Serra, Ricardo Almeida, Roy Nelson, Rodrigo Gracie and Paul Creighton. His brothers Ralph Gracie and the late Ryan Gracie were also famous fighters.
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- Born
- Mar 11, 1967
Rio de Janeiro - Also known as
- Рензо Грейси
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- Nationality
- Brazil
- Profession
- Lived in
- Rio de Janeiro
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on July 23, 2013
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