Talk:Rickson Gracie

"Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu" Section
It just seems like another big ad for rickson. It doesn't seem to serve much purpose, perhaps a more substantial write up of his achivements or contributions to BJJ is required? Shardakar (talk) 16:01, 24 June 2008 (UTC)

-- This whole article reads like it was written by Rickson himself. It's an embarrassment. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 122.106.91.49 (talk) 18:09, 12 September 2010 (UTC)

New Stuff
I added info from his official site, so let the arguing about the content matter begin? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Jak3 dude (talk • contribs) 06:38, 3 January 2008 (UTC)
 * A lot of the material you added was copied from the source you gave (http://rickson.com/history/rickson.htm), which is a copyright violation. I've removed the material. Also, Rickson's official page isn't a reliable source for claims likely to be disputed, so remember to only cite his website for totally uncontroversial issues. MrVibrating (talk) 07:01, 3 January 2008 (UTC)

So if I reword it, I can post it? Jak3 dude (talk) 05:40, 4 January 2008 (UTC)

Greatest Jiujiutsu Practitioner in the World
I'm surprised there isn't any information here about his talents at jiujiutsu. While his record as an MMA fighter is disputable what isn't is the fact that just about every person of any significant talent who has rolled with Rickson refers to him in glowing terms. I would edit the entry myself except I don't have the sources to back it up just yet.
 * See WP:PEACOCK for an explanation why this does not belong in the article. --GlassTwiceAsBig (talk) 23:17, 8 October 2011 (UTC)

400-0 record
This article is horribly POV. Who wrote it? Rickson Gracie's 400-0 record is heavily disputed and unsubstantiated. This piece reads like an advertizement. --Malathion 09:02, 7 May 2005 (UTC)
 * No entry on Rickson would be complete without the 400-0 claim, I put it back in with some more info to make it NPOV. Tufflaw 17:34, May 7, 2005 (UTC)
 * Doesn't he have a documented loss in a Sambo tournament? Besides, your edit is better than the original, but the main article still references it. This whole article is full of Rickson worship and exaggerated, idealistic claims about him. A complete rewrite of the article is probably needed. --Malathion 01:15, 23 May 2005 (UTC)
 * Fixed POV, added info on the disputed Ron Tripp Sambo match. Tufflaw 03:17, May 23, 2005 (UTC)
 * Looks great! Good job. I'll see if I can get a source on the sambo thing. --Malathion 11:30, 27 May 2005 (UTC)

24-June-05 The 400-0 is almost certainly false. The real controversy is who created this myth - Rickson himself or his fanboys. Helio is own father said the 400-0 record is hogwash. http://bjj.org/interviews/rickson-97-11.html has Rickson giving an excuse on why he lost a sambo match.

Helio didn't say its hogwash only that he didn't consider them real "fights". Some are even street fights like against Hugo Duarte on the beach or Rickson vs Judo legend Hayward Nishioka in a dojo fight. But those fights are as real as they can get.Sage99 16:06, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

You can see video of some of his so-called controversial wins here: "http://playvideoclip.net/tag/rickson/" He is a great fighter with no proof of any horrific loss like most mma fighters...respect it!
 * UPDATE

Rickson lost a Sambo tournament cleanly to a gentleman called Ron Tripp.

As Hayward Nishioka has been mentioned, I would like to point out that the limited video content publically available of the encounter, appears to suggest that it most likely occurred as a means for evaluation or the necessity to "measure" Rickson and Royler's technical ability with Nishioka's as opposed to a meaningful competitive battle between technicians. That said in terms of perhaps what Nishioka understood about the encounter as he openly critiques both Royler's and Rickson's strengths and techniques at one point in the video. A competitive battle would indicate something other than a formative process and the sparring between these practitioners, as a result of Nishioka’s commentary with Rorion, appears to be formative and not combative. As for precisely what the video evidence wished to project, may be entirely another matter especially in terms of the other comments above and Rorion’s intentions in terms of recording the encounter.

i agree with the above on hayward nishioka theirs video on that episode on youtube and it was mostly sparring you also see hayward ippon rickson so would you consider a fight then that means rickson has another loss —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.44.205.37 (talk) 14:30, 21 May 2011 (UTC)

MMA record
Currently the MMA record is taken from Sherdog.com, which includes the (first) match against Zulu. This, however, is described as an "independent event", ie. basically a challenge match between two individuals. If this is counted as part of the record, one should also count the rematch between the two fighters, as well as, potentially, any other opponents Rickson faced in non-professional events. Yet many other MMA fighters, including Rickson's brothers such as Royce, have also fought in challenge matches, some of which have been recorded on video as well, but these are currently not being counted -- by the logic above, shouldn't those private matches be counted as well? This may potentially be a problem. Shawnc 07:02, 13 November 2005 (UTC) Not really a 'challenge match', or 'non professional'. It was a stadium with lots of spectators, and was televised for the 'Vale-Tudo' TV show. Parts of the tape can be found on Google Video. It wasn't a Grace in Action type dojo storming like the Royce fights I believe you're referring to.PointyShinyBurning 13:57, 8 February 2006 (UTC)

You can see video of some of his so-called controversial wins here: "http://playvideoclip.net/tag/rickson/" He is a great fighter with no proof of any horrific loss like most mma fighters...respect it! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.175.156.9 (talk) 23:53, 19 September 2008 (UTC)
 * UPDATE

http://playvideoclip.net/tag/rickson/ is down. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 200.152.98.37 (talk) 06:35, 13 May 2010 (UTC)

Achievements
In addition to his fighting record, the following claimed achievements are also highly disputed, and have never been corroborated:

- Gold Medal winner in Sambo at the Pan Am games in 1977.

- Two time Brazilian National Freestyle wrestling champion.

- Sixteen year middle-heavyweight and no weight division World Jiu-Jitsu Champion. --130.233.16.188 01:08, 14 December 2005 (UTC)

The Pan American Games record may be easier to corroborate as, according to Wikipedia, there were no games in 1977. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 79.147.38.106 (talk) 18:45, 21 July 2011 (UTC)

Relationship to Kyra
This page now says that Kyra is Rickson's niece in the main text, and his daughter in the links at the bottom. Does anyone actually have a source as to her parentage? My google-fu is weak, I can't seem to find this anywhere.PointyShinyBurning 11:12, 17 February 2006 (UTC)
 * Not his daughter, I actually don't think a direct neice but I might be wrong. Disco (talk) 03:11, 10 November 2008 (UTC)

This article was cleaned up.
This article has been full with non-verifiable material for quite some time, so now i've cleaned it up to contain ONLY the material that can actually be verified. -- M a r c u s      16:42, 8 April 2006 (UTC)

Speculation
"Rumours have surfaced that he is training again in preparation to fight Kazushi Sakuraba in a K-1 match by the end of the year."

This sentence needs to be sourced. The reason I say this is because there have been rumors about Rickson coming out of retirement for 6 years! Why should we believe it now when it has turned out to be false on so many occations?

agreed

In the last few months, I've seen mentions of it -- a verbal agreement between Rickson and Sakuraba. However, the author of that did pointedly put "Rumours." As a result, I vote to keep it in there for now and simply keep our eyes open for further information. -- Dan N.

its now being said he will most likely fight yoshida at the k1 new years show (this is from the japanese language k1 site) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.193.22.58 (talk) 07:39, 18 September 2007 (UTC)

Shark Fight Promotions, a Texas based MMA promotion company has been in talks with both Rickson Gracie and Kazushi Sakuraba about a possible fight late in 2009. They have confirmed that they have a verbal agreement from both fighters. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.32.63.217 (talk) 06:00, 17 May 2009 (UTC)

New "Controversy" section
Sorry, User:65.30.50.222 - I misunderstood your citation. Could you please quote the issue number and the page number in your citation. David from Downunder (talk) 08:34, 13 May 2008 (UTC)

UPDATE You can see video of some of his so-called controversial wins here: "http://playvideoclip.net/tag/rickson/" He is a great fighter with no proof of any horrific loss like most mma fighters...respect it! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.175.156.9 (talk) 23:56, 19 September 2008 (UTC)

Are you a spam bot? And it would be hard for Dickson to have horrific losses like most mma fighters when he went his entire career refusing to fight anyone good....respect it!

Quotes
Since there is so much doubt surrounding Rickson's history, etc, I think it is a good idea to assemble a list of quotes from various respected MMA fighters. They don't have to be positive (or negative) they just have to be sourced. I had this idea today while reading an article about Mark Schultz. This is one way that we can give readers an idea of Rickson as an athlete, MMA fighter and submission grappler without needing to source the fights that are not sourceable. There is no need to revert these unless they are unreferenced or not noteworthy. Disco (talk) 03:10, 10 November 2008 (UTC)

Belt ranking?
Seems like someone is playing around with Rickson's BJJ belt ranking. If someone can add a proper citation to him having a belt rank higher than 7th degree black & red, I'd like to see it. For now I've changed his belt ranking back to 7th degree, and added an additional citation verifying such. I also changed the link for his belt ranking from Black belt (martial arts) to black and red belt to more accurately reflect this. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 97.102.173.89 (talk) 15:32, 14 February 2010 (UTC)

Someone also needs to give a source on him having any background in aikido (aside from what was pretended in the Incredible Hulk!). I haven't heard it before, and it honestly doesn't seem overly likely. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.44.101.85 (talk) 00:38, 17 February 2011 (UTC)

I have a suspicion that the aikido thing is from the hulk movie and isn't true. Need a source. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.142.235.68 (talk) 16:59, 10 July 2012 (UTC)

top fighters
Nobuhiko Takada was previously listed in the article as being Japan's "top fighter". He was nothing of the sort. He was a professional wrestler who drifted into MMA. His 3-6-2 career statistics say it all. Worse yet, one of his three wins is highly suspect. 174.46.28.58 (talk) 17:42, 17 May 2010 (UTC) Takada is 2-6-2 according to sherdog and both of his wins are likely works. The one against Coleman especially. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.44.101.85 (talk) 00:41, 17 February 2011 (UTC)

WP:peacock
Why are his training fights included in his article? How are they significant enough to warrant inclusion? This is not standard practice for martial artists, nor MMA practitioners, to include their recreational/training matches.--GlassTwiceAsBig (talk) 23:22, 6 October 2011 (UTC)


 * I am moving the following section here, most of these can probably be tossed out, but they should not be placed in a BLP article without full citations, attribution, etc.--Mike - Μολὼν λαβέ 00:23, 7 October 2011 (UTC)

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu skills
Rickson Gracie has been widely seen as the best Jiu-Jitsu practitioner of the Gracie family, and many testimonials support this.

"Without question the best Jiu Jitsu fighter to ever live. The amount of dedication this man has shown for the art of Jiu Jitsu is astonishing. Knowing his greatness I was guaranteed an incredible experience at his academy. Training with Rickson is like trying to move a house. What he lacks in size he overwhelmingly compensates in technique and pressure. From the moment I engaged my guard, till the moment I was tapping, I felt as if there was nothing I could have done to better my situation. His basic techniques nullified my game almost immediately... So to all the non-believers, I can only try to persuade you to eliminate all doubt and open your mind to Rickson Gracie." Quote from David Camarillo. BJJ Black Belt and creator of the Guerrilla Jiu Jitsu System.

“Rickson Gracie has fought masters of countless martial art styles, and beaten them all. He may be the best ever… Gracie is a master of techniques known as Jiu-Jitsu, or grappling. He uses human mechanics to devastating effect. Gracie exploits anatomical weaknesses to bring opponents to their knees… its pure physics.” Quoted from National Geographic Fight Science Documentary.

“'I've never seen a Jiu-Jitsu like that in my life! I have trained with the toughest guys formed by Carlson Gracie. They were all great and I for sure don’t want to diminish anybody, but I have to say that no one ever did to me what Rickson Gracie has done during training these last days.” "I have no doubt that Rickson Gracie is the best ground fighter of all time. I bet on him against any athlete of today." Quoted from Paulo Filho, MMA Champion and member of the famous Brazilian Top Team.

"All the champions from Brazil, World champions and more - you can list the top ones up until today - and all get smoked and dominated with his [Rickson's] technique." Quoted from Rodrigo Vaghi. 4th Degree Black Belt of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

"Rickson is the Champion of the Gracie Family. He is the strongest, has the best technique, and the sharpest mind."Quoted from Helio Gracie. The Late Grand Master of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

”Rickson is 10 times better than me. He’s the only one who can beat everybody." Quoted from his brother Royce.

"He [Rickson] may be number 1 in BJJ [Brazilian Jiu Jitsu], but in surfing I rule." Quoted from Royler Gracie.

"Once, to show me how you didn't need to use your hands to defend a neck choke, Rickson put one hand inside his belt and fought against Royce [Gracie] and Royler [Gracie] at the same time with only one arm! In 10 minutes of hard fighting they were unable to even come close to making him tap." Quoted from Todd Hester. Publisher and editor-in-chief of Gladiator Magazine

“When I was really small, I remember having asked Renzo [Gracie]: ‘Uncle, is Rickson everything they say he is?’ And the answer has stuck in my head since: ‘No. He’s much more.’” Quoted from Kyra Gracie

"For those of you who have been living in a cave and don't know who Rickson Gracie is, here's a little background on the man. He's a son of Helio Gracie and the brother of Royce, Rorion, Relson, Rolker and Royler. He's a seventh-degree black belt, and his technique is considered to be the finest expression of Brazilian - jujutsu in the world. Most people consider him the best fighter of the Gracie clan. His innate talent and early mastery of the sport have resulted in an undefeated record after more than 450 fights, including jujutsu tournaments, freestyle wrestling matches, sambo competitions, no-holds-barred events and street fights. (This is merely an overview of his career. If I listed all his wins, we would have to rename the magazine Rickson Gracie Illustrated.)" - Karate & Kung Fu Illustrated

"People try to compare Rickson with somebody but no one can compare Rickson in the jiu-jitsu because he's maybe 20 years forward from everybody. I am the 2 time World Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Champion and when I'm training with him I'm always tapping. He has a lot of skills and I think in jiu-jitsu nobody can beat him. I studied with him Rickson also in Brazil and have been coming to Los Angeles, off and on, for nearly eight years to take lessons. Rickson is more than just one man—he feels like 5 when you're fighting him. You have to sacrifice, sometimes, to study with the best, and Rickson is the best. There is only one Rickson Gracie and he is on a different level from everyone else." - Fabio Gurgel. 5th Degree Black Belt of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. 8x World Champion of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. ADCC World Champion. 4x Brazilian National Champion. 2x European Champion. Co-founder of the Alliance Jiu Jitsu Team.

"Rickson Gracie is a martial artist who truly needs no introduction. Everyone knows his name and his reputation as perhaps the toughest man in the world. The stoic Brazilian knows what people are saying about him, yet he keeps a relatively low profile. You won't see him lecturing about armbars on any instructional videotapes, you won't see his mug on a magazine cover every other month (at least not in the United States), and you won't see him fight in a no-holds-barred tournament any more than once every year or two. About the only contact the average martial artist will ever have with the grappling phenom is at one of his standing-room-only seminars or at the annual tournament he holds for members of his pack, the Rickson Gracie International Jiu-Jitsu Association." - Black Belt Magazine

Who is the best fighter in the Gracie family, in your opinion? " Each of us expresses our family's style through our personalities. That is why you see some of us more aggressive then others. Rickson is the best though." - Ralph Gracie. Three Time Undefeated Extreme Fighting Champion. USWF Super Shoot Fight IV Champion. Fighting Record of 71-0-0. 3rd Degree Black Belt Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

"Rickson (pronounced 'Hickson') Gracie is undoubtedly one of the greatest fighters in the world today. In a martial arts world full of self proclaimed 'masters', he stands out as the real thing. I first met Rickson seven years ago and was impressed by his talent, honesty and integrity." - Combat Magazine

“When I was growing up all I heard was that Rickson would always submit his opponents. He wasn't interested in scoring points, he would just try to submit, and that really inspired me. That was the way I wanted to be. In my mind I don't worry about points, I just think about submission, the points are a consequence of that. I think Rickson's Jiu Jitsu is certainly the most efficient today.” - Antonio "Nino" Schembri. Two time Brazilian Champion and Two time Pan American Champion. Pride 14 MMA Champion. Rickson Gracie International Jiu Jitsu Championships Black Belt Champion.

"I'm a fan too and I'm going crazy waiting to see him [Rickson] fight soon." - Renzo Gracie. 5th Degree BJJ Black Belt. 2x Brazilian National Champion. 2x Abu Dhabi World Champion. World Combat Champion. Reality Superfight Champion.

"Rickson has an amazing undefeated record after a lifetime career of more than 400 fights: jiu-jitsu tournaments, free-style wrestling, sambo, open weight free-style competitions, no holds barred challenge matches, and street fights. He is regarded by many as the best no-holds-barred fighter in the world." - BJJ.org

"Rickson Gracie is the best. If you doubt him, go ahead and give him a call and he’ll show you. I like Rickson a lot. He is well respected in Brazil and he has done so much for the art. He’s accomplished more in his career than anyone else will ever do in their life in Jiu-Jitsu. All the people should have a lot of respect for him and for what he’s done." - Pedro Carvalho. 3rd Degree Black Belt of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

"Rickson Gracie has been said to have the most perfect technique of any member of the legendary Gracie family, creators of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Rickson has dedicated his life to martial arts and is considered by many to be the best fighter on the planet. He is a man of honor, tradition, honesty, and kindness. He is proud to be both a family man and a modern day warrior. He is undefeated in vale tudo [MMA], ending all fights via submission or choke." - The book: Grappling Masters by Jose Fraguas.

"Rickson is an icon of our sport and it will always be a pleasure to see him in action." - Wanderlei Silva. Chute Boxe and MMA Fighter

"He is a martial arts myth and has nothing left to prove... Rickson will always do well. He will follow his same old style, do the same thing as always and the opponents will be submitted the same way. Adversaries will tap out even if they know his game. He is one of rare fighters I’ve seen in action who do not give up ground positions. Many regarded as aces in JJ fail in submitting their adversaries because they can’t hold on to the ground positions. I doubt that’s going to happen to Rickson... I bet on him against anyone." - Fabricio Werdum. BJJ black-belt and MMA fighter

"Mr. Rickson Gracie, Master of the masters...He is the best ever...Water is always fresh and pure at the source...We are officially a Rickson Gracie School, so we have a more reliable [or higher] standard of Jiu-Jitsu" - Luis Heredia. Three Time Consecutive Winner, Pan-American Black Belt Jiu Jitsu Championships. Official Representative of Rickson Gracie.

"Rickson is way beyond everyone. He can touch your head, your emotions and your mind...Without a doubt, Rickson Gracie is the best fighter ever." - Carlos "Cao" Valente - Head of the Valente Academy with more than 40 BJJ schools worldwide. Black Belt Student of Rickson Gracie. Former Student of Rolls Gracie.

"His Jiu-Jitsu style is the most perfect I’ve ever seen... Until today I hear stories of how he is able to dominate several top fighters that train with him." - Allan Gumby. Onthemat.com columnist

"If you have ever seen a boa constrictor eat a live animal, then you know what a Rickson Gracie fight looks like... Gracie so outclassed and dominated his opponents that his efforts seemed strangely non-violent, almost nonchalant." - Fight Magazine


 * I agree - this sort of puffery MUST stay out of a wikipedia article. His tournament and MMA record should speak for itself. There is no reason to add these sorts of descriptions. --GlassTwiceAsBig (talk) 23:21, 8 October 2011 (UTC)

JuJitsu and MMA Fight Record
I've moved this whole section to talk for the following reasons:
 * 1) there's no references to substantiate any of it
 * 2) WP:UNDUE - casual training matches aren't "recorded victories" for any other martial artist I'm aware of. Recording them here gives the far too much weight.
 * 3) WP:RS - as far as I can tell, almost all of these "victories" are sourced from Gracie's own site. If they are significant and important, they should be recorded elsewhere. As it stands, I can only see it serving to inflate his already bloated article.

I could go on, but I believe that's enough justification for the moment. If something in this section is significant enough and can be properly sourced, I'll happily agree to move it back to the article.

Undated Bouts: Defeated Hugo Duarte Defeated Marco Ruas Defeated Saulo Ribiero Defeated Jamelao Defeated Aljandre Paiva Defeated Leonardo Castello Defeated Branca Defeated Tom Haezle Defeated Equada

1972: Defeated R.Kilpatrick,U.S.Army by submission

1973: Defeated Mateo Macia(1/10)by choke(0:14) Defeated Ingnacio Paulino(1/13)by choke(0:12) Defeated Ernesto Hoau(1/16)by choke(0:21) Defeated Melio Acuna(1/19)by choke(0:16) Defeated Guillermo"Billy"Sanchez(1/23) Defeated Franco DeLaVechio(1/30) Defeated Cheyenne Riveria(2/16)by clock choke(0:09) Defeated Ed"Slim"Greene(2/21) Defeated Hans"The Great"Stachel(2/28) Defeated Raul Martinez(3/09) Defeated Poli Vasquez(3/16) Defeated Felix Polo(?)by rear mount(0:23) Defeated Hector Grazos(?)by choke Defeated Joa DaSilva(?)by choke Defeated Wilson Rodrigues(?) Defeated Eder Pires(?)by choke Defeated Ado Jua(?)by submission(1:04) Defeated Manoel Silva(?)by triangle choke(0:07) Defeated Hector Girouz(?)by clock choke(0:11) Defeated Luies Rodriguez(?)by submission(0:19) Defeated Miguel BoggWright(4/2) Defeated Fracno Rendarogue(4/6) Defeated Ted Tackman(4/13) Defeated Rouxton Grisoulyon(6/16) Defeated Andoulet Voiter(6/23) Defeated Steven Kentman(4/20) Defeated Dadari Ryomu(5/14) Defeated Frank Kentwick(7/14) Defeated Kurasetsu Nisho(9/12) Defeated Baltazar Silva Defeated Costenito Montes Defeated Benito Valdez Defeated Alejandro Melendez Defeated Tomas Chavez Defeated Jeronimo Flores Defeated Miguel Clemente Defeated Romeo Castillo Defeated Alex Cazares Defeated Jorge Pacheco Defeated Farolito Ayala Defeated Armando Castro Defeated Guillermo Guillen Defeated Jose Rosa by TKO Defeated Memo Lopez by armbar(0:08) Defeated Pajarito Rivera Defeated Raul Herrera Defeated Felipe Pinder by submission(0:10)_ Defeated Arlindo Chang by choke(0:07) Defeated Famoso Lara by triangle choke(0:16)

1974: Defeated Felix Chaez(?) by rear choke(0:14) Defeated Joa Klein(?) Defeated Luies Steiner(?) Defeated Hans Leisjua(?) by knockout Defeated Miguel Garzo(?) Defeated Eder Montes(?) Defeated Poli Hernandez(?) Defeated Chatieroux Chavez(1/3) Defeated Luies Chavez(1/10) by choke Defeated Roberto Neres(1/16) by choke Defeated Jacquim Rodrigues(1/19) by choke Defeated Nelson Danton(1/23)) by choke(0:09) Defeated Helio Miesergauez(1/30) Defeated Valintin Xavier(2/14) Defeated Romero Baltazr(2/24) Defeated German Soto(3/11) Defeated Hernon Uribe(3/19) by submission(0:17) Defeated Mauro Zenos(3/25) by submission(0:10) Defeated Bekim Tonna(3/31) by clock choke(0:13) Defeated Sergio Villegas(4/05) Defeated Ronaldo Suarza(4/12) Defeated Lachie Fernandez(4/19) Defeated Shane Cartbel((4/22) Defeated Voitier Readieson(5/17) Defeated Rougatat Jeanette(5/1) Defeated Fernando Andison(5/25) Defeated Wayami Hiho(6/7) Defeated Taisumei Futomo(7/1) Defeated Fakuyari Roso(9/26) by knockout (0:19) Defeated Brad Hedgewick(9/6) Defeated Grisenoire Rendardier(5/9) Defeated Val Xavier(10/12) Defeated Fernandeo Sawlo(10/16) Defeated Tony Dulseti(10/) Defeated Hernando Lopez(10/19) Defeated Humberto Gurreo(10/23) Defeated Anicato Rodriguez(10/25) Defeated Franciso Navaro(10/30) Defeated Hip Yi-Lee(11/14) Defeated Alcio Mierjous(11/18) Defeated Gilberto Almonte(11/23) Defeated Young Joffre(11/27) Defeated Micheal Von-Ryan(12/06) by choke(0:07) Defeated Mandingo(12/15) by choke(0:08) Defeated KiKo Jineres(12/22) by choke(0:05) Defeated Larry Robinson(12/26)by clock choke(0:14) Defeated Daniel Santi(12/30)by triangle chock(0:09)

1975: Defeated Mao Calderon(1/17) Defeated Renato Juao(1/28) Defeated Ricky Navarro(2/14) Defeated Franco Mitsumi(2/26) Defeated Al Simaratana(3/05) Defeated Bansumei Nakushu(3/23) Defeated Rudy Boggwood(3/28) Defeated Joel Hodgeton(4/25) Defeated Spencer Cartwood(5/18) Defeated Jean Dobman(6/21) Defeated Fernando Chaturue(7/7) Defeated Jon Campham(7/24) Defeated Bob Fairwood(8/20) Defeated Julio Bonardier(10/2) Defeated Jason Jean-Pierre(10/9) Defeated Gomeo Boyd(10/16) Defeated Hans Kruger(10/23) Defeated Angel Rodrigeuz(10/30) Defeated Fighting Fernandez(11/14) Defeated Ado Ramos(11/21) Defeated Pu Yi Tong(11/28) by submission(0:18) Defeated Milnos Branski(12/06) Defeated Shane Scott(12/13) Defeated Julious Hernaou(12/20) Defeated Ramiro Hojas(12/27) Defeated Jean-Pierre Thoonen(12/31)

1976: Defeated Kyle Sinclair(1/03)by tap out(0:15) Defeated Gomeo Boyd(1/17)by TKO(0:17) Defeated Mandingo(1/24) Defeated Denton Duphas(1/30) Defeated Manuel Rosado(2/21) Defeated Romeo Acuna(2/27) by submission(0:17) Defeated Miles O'Neal(3/10) Defeated Henry Akerwick(3/22) Defeated Sukari Kenfucu(6/1) Defeated Ichiyaka Nakunaga(6/8) Defeated Gyyaku Hiiki(6/10) by choke(0:23) Defeated Bonquet Verdanoire(6/20) Defeated Jean Dobman(6/21) Defeated Boneture D'Marignon(6/23)by triangle choke(0:15) Defeated Lewis Crawston(7/14) Defeated Kaikari Okafuto(7/16) Defeated Dagumi Tsuari(8/7) Defeated Dagmar Valintin(9/6) Defeated Carey West(9/16) by TKO(0:19) Defeated Dave"Great"Scott(9/26) by TKO(0:14) Defeated Marc Gomes(10/02) by choke(0:09) Defeated Luis Cruz(10/06) by submission(0:11) Defeated Ernesto Gallio(10/15)by submission(0:09) Defeated Sergio Peralta(10/22)by tap out(0:06) Defeated Casanova Marcalino(10/29) by armbar(0:18) Defeated Walter Paez(11/16) by tap out(0:17) Defeated Fabio Quintanna(11/26) Defeated Raul Espinosa(11/30) Defeated Henri DasSilva(12/08) Defeated Wilfredo Silverstein(12/16) Defeated Milo Morra(12/22) by triangle chck(0:47) Defeated David Bloomberg(12/27) by TKO(0:12) Defeated Manolo Zerous(12/29)

1977: Defeated Hector Acevedo(1/14) Defeated Felix Zarza(2/25) Defeated Toshi Suzuki(3/31) Defeated Hepiliato Cillanos(4/03) Defeated Jack Vincense(4/20) Defeated Chatarogue Randez(5/1) Defeated Verd Verditure(5/10) Defeated Greg Denston(4/23) Defeated Dustin Edgerman(5/13) DefeatedCastine Fansine(7/5) Defeated Rend Voiturdier(7/9) Defeated Rougiedier Vinier(7/15) DefeatedAkikari Ichito(8/27) Defeated Gensetsu Arisop(9/10) Defeated David Cromworth(10/01) Defeated Bud Patterson(10/28) Defeated Eric Rudon(9/15) Defeated Ricardo Salinas(11/02) Defeated Bernardo Juas(11/05) Defeated Ken Osawara(11/07) Defeated Rio Kid(11/07) by tap out(0:26) Defeated Felix Cabrera(11/12) Defeated Robinson Crerew(11/16) by choke(0:58) Defeated Phil Bishop(11/23) by TKO(0:33) Defeated Rahman Benji(11/27) by tap out(0:17) Defeated Alister Benjamin(11/30)by TKO(0:13) Defeated Lachie Ternaes(12/03)by choke(0:42) Defeated Henry Roundtree(12/06)by choke(0:15) Defeated Jack Soo-Yip(12/08) by tap out(0:13) Defeated Bennie Bloom(12/12)by tap out(1:37) Defeated Bennie Bloom(12/17)by choke(0:33) Defeated Diter Steiner(12/21)by tap out(0:21) Defeated "Diego"(12/26) by tap out(0:08) Defeated Roberto Gomes(12/28) Defeated F.Reyes(12/29) Defeated Mario Sosa(12/31)

1978: Defeated Soyami Ashihi(1/17) Defeated Azutai Bano(3/24) Defeated Erin Campwell(6/28) Defeated Henry Huntman(7/6) Defeated Kansuki Naoaki(724) Defeated Lou Shefwick(7/24) Defeated Kotowara Ryoso(7/26) Defeated Yatai Heike(9/22) Defeated Alvacir Klein Defeated Euclidis Pendas Defeated Viror DeOliveira Defeated Roberto Morales Defeated Enzo Paulino Defeated Adalberto Gauisans Defeated Avelino Morones Defeated Edson Porcel Defeated Carlos Mazon Defeated Felix Rollo by triangle choke(0:13) Defeated Ernesto Dos Silva Defeated Pasqual Caceres Defeated Leo Figueroa by clock choke(0:09) Defeated Nevio DeLos Santos Defeated Angel Doria Defeated Fernando Acebal Defeated Piero Arocha Defeated "Guillermo" by KO(0:15) Defeated Rudolfo Lara Defeated Felix Jamao Defeated Hitoshi Oki Defeated Tetsuo Sakai Defeated Masami Esashi Defeated Akira Horiguchi Defeated Koichi Fuji Defeated Toshiaki Yoshida Defeated Katsu Takechi Defeated Hideo Matsuaga Defeated Takao Nakatsu Defeated Masashi Saijyo

1979: Defeated David Ramirez-Diaz(2/12) Defeated Wilson Tao(2/13)by submission(0:56) Defeated Andarogue Bonouous(3/2) Defeated Spencer Boggton(3/14) Defeated Boni Verditina(4/5) Defeated Bayari Kotokuri(4/8) Defeated Yogumi Okoya(5/3) Defeated Chati Verdavor(7/16) Defeated Shugami Omosho(7/19) Defeated Kenmari Ryooko(7/23) Defeated Jon Denworth(8/10) Defeated Nakuwaru Waashi(9/15) Defeated Yasaru Kyosu(10/11) Defeated Victor Barrera(10/12) Defeated Cesar Perez(10/14) Defeated Sugar Garcia(10/17) Defeated Memo Espinosa(10/19) Defeated Mario Solis(10/22) Defeated Chuy Bolanos(10/24) Defeated Carlos Ursua(10/26) Defeated Alfredo Borges(10/28) Defeated Baba Villa(10/30) Defeated Franco Gomez(11/07) Defeated Julio Rios(11/09) Defeated Salvador Lopez(11/16) Defeated Enrique Manrique(11/18) Defeated Arnoldo Rocha(11/21) Defeated Rafael Mendoza(11/24) Defeated Marcos Meneses(11/27) Defeated Miguel Jimenez(11/30) Defeated Rodolfo Romero(12/3) Defeated Roman Enriquez(12/5) Defeated Isidro Perez(12/7) Defeated Mario Vega(12/09) Defeated Adan Romero(12/12) Defeated Tomas Zamora(12/14) Defeated Armando Ibanez(12/17) Defeated Raul Lara(12/17)by choke(0:10) Defeated Mateo Ordonez(12/17) Defeated Anacieto Tirado(12/17) Defeated Eduardo Villegas(12/17) Defeated Manuel Rosa(12/23) Defeated Choma Amancio(12/23) Defeated Ramiro Batoto(12/23) Defeated Carboncio Orejel(12/23) Defeated Zorriti Lujan(12/23) Defeated Luciano Medina(12/29) Defeated Hilario Rosario(12/29) Defeated Camy Alvarez(12/29) Defeated Hector Estrada(12/23)

1980: Defeated Roberto Zarza by submission(0:11) Defeated Xavier Caiso by arm bar(0:16) Defeated Favio Oliver by clock choke(0:09) Defeated Misha Rusaski by knee lock(3:54) Defeated Paulo Lima by choke from the mount(0:33) Defeated Xavier Caiso by triangle choke(5:09) Defeated Otta Stelling by armbar(0:18) Defeated Emmerson Fernandes by tap out(1:29) Defeated Rio Kid(1/09) by TKO(0:19) Defeated Rei Zulu(1/23) Defeated Roug Verdulet(3/23) Defeated Somoto Hiryo(5/3) Defeated Gogumi Nihi(6/1) Defeated James Langwick(6/25) Defeated Spencer Longley(6/26) Defeated Tagami Ainao(7/18) Defeated Gotaka Yonaga(8/22) Defeated Peter Longwick(9/2) Defeated Hitsu Kantsu(9/7) Defeated Fred Langtion(9/7) Defeated Peter Longwick(9/12) Defeated Sean Tuckson(9/19) Defeated Heraclio Mejia(9/20) Defeated Antonio Encisco(9/22) Defeated Alfonso Campos(10/02) Defeated Sixto Garcia(10/02) by tap out(0:31) Defeated Cruz Gonzalez(10/02) Defeated Tortillo Navarro(10/02) Defeated Salvador Perez(10/02) Defeated Pedro James(10/18) Defeated Cesar Sanchez(10/23) Defeated Raul Espinosa(10/26) Defeated Ad Vargas(10/30) Defeated Francisco Garrido(11/06) Defeated Tanny Diaz(11/15) Defeated Eusebio Cruz(11/19) Defeated Gilberto Beto(11/26) DefeatedCandido Ferreyra(12/13) Defeated Hector Moreno(12/17) Defeated Giglio Rabaldino(12/28) Defeated Joe Morriera

1981: Defeated Ichimoto Taikyo(1/3) Defeated Ken Crawwright(3/2) Defeated Julio Hodgeston(3/5) Defeated Voiton Rougiertine(3/6) Defeated Bud Cunningham(3/13) Defeated David Akerham(3/18) Defeated Lewis Akerston(3/25) Defeated Azubishi Fukuki(4/1) Defeated Avel Rendutine(4/12) Defeated Enrique Garcia(5/5) Defeated Grisielyon Anton(5/23) Defeated Nitai Nagahi(6/2) Defeated Tsusuki Takushi(6/8) Defeated Kuruitsu Sonaga(6/10) Defeated Rougero Magarogue(6/19)by tap out(8:27) Defeated Equada

1982: Defeated Sergio Penha Defeated Pedao Gaston(4/19) Defeated Randy Fairworth(4/21) Defeated Erin Cobwick(6/1) Defeated Shosumei Kaiki(6/6) Defeated Juan Kentston(6/9)by tap out(2:34) Defeated Defeated Marco Rendouture(6/15) Defeated Renda Verderogue(6/20) Defeated Gris Jean-Rendious(6/22) Defeated Bart Hartworth(7/7) Defeated Herbert Latham(8/6) Defeated Kantai Roaki(8/22) Defeated Kuru Kurata(10/20) Defeated Kanwara Itsumaka(10/27)

1983: Defeated Vinous Verdieson(1/28) Defeated Costine Bonutine(4/25) Defeated Verdouson Verdieuous(4/11) Defeated Dennis Hodgewell(5/17) Defeated Jon Kentwright(5/21) Defeated Jim Edgerwright(8/3) Defeated Fred Shefbel(9/10) Defeated George Cromley(9/12)

1984: Defeated Susetsu Ikiso(1/15) Defeated Zenio Prendes by armbar(3/2) Defeated Gus Campwood(3/7) Defeated Gymoto Kaai(4/23) Defeated Rendie Rodriguez(5/9) Defeated Mimari Ikugen((5/11) Defeated Koto Heikyo(6/3) Defeated Bayari Kaken(6/6) Defeated Verdaroux Vinquet(7/3) Defeated Mosetsu Banshu(8/10) Defeated Dustin Crawwood(10/23)

1985: Defeated Batai Dafuto(1/2) Defeated Pendao Andievous(4/11) Defeated Azugumi Shiya(5/12) Defeated Dan Campley(6/22) Defeated Jim Anderson(6/28) Defeated Dennis Akerley(6/7) Defeated Gotai Kinaku(6/14) Defeated Enrique Verdutine(7/14) Defeated Tom Baughwick(7/25) Defeated Rudy Hollings(8/19) Defeated Wasumei Omoka(9/21)

1986: Defeated Joe Morriera Defeated Bud Cobman(4/9) Defeated Akikari Taazu(5/4) Defeated Dotaku Genka(5/17) Defeated Chato Verdalyon(6/12) Defeated Marcelo Costine(6/13) Defeated Sanchez Rodriguez(7/12) Defeated Jerome Jackson(7/25) Defeated Baitsu Nagakuru(9/7) Defeated Ralph Hollings(9/8) Defeated Tom Campley(10/2) Defeated Mage Verdelet(10/15)

1987: Defeated Verd Rendienne(1/4) Defeated Yakusu Akita(1/14) Defeated Wasuki Kanmo(1/19) Defeated Ralph Edgerbel(3/1) Defeated Defeated Bono Rendietat(6/5) Defeated Grisu Chataoutat(6/14) Defeated Iku Shohei(8/28) Defeated Frank Cobston(10/10) Defeated Willie Cunnington(10/11) Defeated Farutaku Kiju(10/11)

1988: Defeated Okodari Heiju Defeated Genyaku Ashiho(3/21) Defeated Brad Campwood(4/25) Defeated Bono Chaterue(6/2) Defeated Grist Magoutine(6/9) Defeated Enrique Rouguson(6/13) Defeated Gristo Marad(6/28) Defeated Hugo Duarte(7/5) Defeated Eric Henderley(7/18) Defeated Itsumoru Gyhi(8/27) Defeated Gabe Wenwright(10/18) Defeated Louis Poisette(10/19)

1989: Defeated Rei Zulu(1/19) Defeated Roug Rodriguez(4/14) Defeated Royari Nagaso(5/18) Defeated Kuruyari Akihei(8/4) Defeated Rudy Cunningwell(10/3) Defeated Bob Hartston(10/8) Defeated Vino Andoulet(10/22)

1990: Defeated Rigan Machado Defeated Rigan Machado Defeated Fabio Gurgel Defeated Robert Anderley(3/11) Defeated Anda Verdetine(5/6) Defeated Okayami Maari(5/20)by submission Defeated Shotokau Nakukyo(6/12) Defeated Juan Hodgeman(6/13) Defeated Tayami Gokyo(8/16) Defeated Julio Jackson(8/18) Defeated Andi Duque(10/11)

1991: Defeated Joel Farmer(3/14)by choke Defeated Steve Parkinson(6/16)by choke Defeated Bankari Azuki(6/23)by choke Defeated Tosaru Azuho(7/4) Defeated Gus Kently(10/1) Defeated Andu Bonier(10/16) Defeated Rigan Machado(/?) Defeated Rigan Machado(?)

1992: Defeated Mark Huntbel(3/2) Defeated Naga Rokoto(3/23) Defeated Aritai Ryoyo(4/16)by tap out Defeated Roy Cartwell(4/23)by submission Defeated Dueton Voitious(5/4)by choke(0:17) Defeated Chata Mortelle(5/14) Defeated Gabe Langbel(5/16) Defeated Bart Cunningley(7/7)by tap out(0:32) Defeated Gris Rendounoire(7/11) Defeated Kenmoto Hoichi(7/12) Defeated Nakusetsu Juso(7/27)by clock choke(1:05) Defeated Taimoto Yashi(8/17) Defeated Anda Chatinoire(9/7) Defeated Louis Crawbel(9/22)by armbar(0:47) Defeated Joel Norwick(9/25) Defeated Basitsu Maken(10/17) Defeated Kyobishi Shiyo(10/17) Defeated Avage Griselynon(10/22)

1993: Defeated Nick Baturin by tap out(0:46) LOST to Ron Tripp by throwdown (U.S.SAMBO NATIONALS)

1994: Submitted Dino Costeas (training match) Submitted Henry Akins (training match) Submitted Yoshinon Nishi by choke (Vale Tudo match) Submitted David Leviki by tap out due to strikes (Vale Tudo match) Submitted Bud Smith by strikes (Vale Tudo match) Submitted Greg Walker (training match)

1995: Submitted Guy Mialot in Paris, France (training match) Submitted Koichiro Kimura by choke Submitted Yoshihisa Yamamoto by choke Submitted Yukai Nakai by choke Submitted Yoji Anjo by strikes (dojo challenge match) Submitted Luis "Limao"Heredia (training match) Submitted Luis "Limao"Heredia (training match) Submitted Luis "Limao"Heredia (training match) Submitted Mike Heredia (training match) Submitted Mike Heredia (training match) Submitted Mike Heredia (training match) Submitted Julio Nardon (training match) Submitted Louis Vintaloro (training match)

1996: Submitted Rick Mitchell in Los Angeles, CA (training match) Submitted Ron Goins in Chicago (training match) Submitted Wayne Marble in Chicago (training match) Submitted Shannon Corrigan (training match) Submitted Kevin Honeycutt (training match) Submitted Allen Sachetti (training match) Submitted Ica Medina (training match) Submitted Manami in Los Angeles, CA (training match)

1997: Submitted Gerry Costa (training match) Submitted Steve Neklia (training match) Submitted Maynard James Keenan (training match) Submitted Nobuhiko Takada by armbar

1998: Exhibition with John Rallo: No Contest Submitted Nobuhiko Takada by armbar

1999: Submitted Jesus Flores (training match) Submitted Micheal Fillauer (training match) Exhibition with Royler Gracie (Resultat unbekannt)

2000: Submitted Slavko Illic (training match) Submitted Ricardo Sanna (training match) Submitted Stefano Perullo (training match) Submitted Masakatsu Funaki by choke

2001: Submitted Lucian (training match)

2003: Submitted Danny Rosenfeld (training match) Submitted David Terry (training match)

2004: Submitted Shane Rice (training match) Submitted John Irons (training match) Submitted James Sinclair (training match) Submitted Nick Martin (training match) Submitted Patrick Infante (training match) Submitted Lee Catling (training match)

2005: Submitted Savate Young (training match) Submitted Martin Kunett (training match)

--GlassTwiceAsBig (talk) 02:23, 7 October 2011 (UTC)

9th dan promotion
A recent edit was made, suggesting that Gracie has been promoted to 9th dan. I can find no evidence of this. As per WP:BURDEN, I've reverted it. I find it strange that NONE of the MMA rags and blogs have picked up on this. I suspect it's untrue. --GlassTwiceAsBig (talk) 08:19, 12 October 2011 (UTC)

No losses?
400-0 is his claimed record, but Wikipedia says 11-0? Is there no middle ground?

Also, Wikipedia talks elsewhere about his Sambo loss as a confirmed fact--on multiple pages. Why doesn't it show up here? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.61.68.109 (talk) 10:15, 17 February 2013 (UTC)
 * He is 11-0 in his sanctioned MMA matches.  That's all we're concerned with in terms of his record.   Trying to document every random fight Rickson ever had would be folly.  --SubSeven (talk) 15:34, 17 February 2013 (UTC)

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[ˈʁiksõ ˈɡɾejsi] or [ˈhiksõ ˈɡɾejsi]
I've never heard his name pronounced with french r. Pyxesgauze (talk) 08:37, 19 April 2020 (UTC)