Daniel Gracie

Daniel Gracie
Born	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Nationality	Brazilian
Height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight	205 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st)
Division	Light Heavyweight
Style	Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Team	Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
Rank	4th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Mixed martial arts record
Total	10
Wins	5
By submission	4
By decision	1
Losses	4
By knockout	2
By decision	2
Draws	1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Daniel Gracie Simoes, a native of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is a lifelong practitioner of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and mixed martial arts. The Gracie Family is world renowned for their contributions to Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts. He is cousin to Renzo Gracie, Ralph Gracie, Charles Gracie and Ryan Gracie. He is currently an instructor at Renzo Gracie Academy in Stamford, Ct.

Mixed martial arts

Gracie has competed both in sport BJJ and mixed martial arts events such as the PRIDE Fighting Championships, the International Fight League, and the prestigious Abu Dhabi Combat Club Tournament. He fought for Team Gracie in the IFL, where he submitted former UFC fighter Wes Sims. After a TKO loss in 2006, Daniel decided to walk away from MMA for awhile to concentrate on teaching BJJ at Renzo Gracie's Academy.

Return

Gracie made his return to MMA after a 4 year hiatus from fighting. He fought at Israel FC: Genesis and earned a quick 1st round submission victory.

Bellator Fighting Championships

Gracie participated in the Bellator Season 4 light heavyweight tournament that began in March 2011 on MTV2.^[1] He was eliminated in the opening round at Bellator 38 by Tim Carpenter via split decision.

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
10 matches	5 wins	4 losses
By knockout	0	2
By submission	4	0
By decision	1	2
Draws	1

Result	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Round	Time	Location	Notes
Loss	5-4-1	Duane Bastress	TKO (doctor stoppage)	Bellator 54	02011-10-15 October 15, 2011	2	5:00	Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss	5–3–1	Tim Carpenter	Decision (split)	Bellator 38	02011-03-26 March 26, 2011	3	5:00	Tunica, Mississippi, United States	Bellator Season 4 Light Heavyweight Tournament Quarterfinal
Win	5–2–1	Martin Wojcik	Submission (rear-naked choke)	Israel FC: Genesis	02010-11-09 November 9, 2010	1	2:17	Tel Aviv, Israel
Loss	4–2–1	Allan Goes	TKO (punches)	IFL: World Championship Semifinals	02006-11-02 November 2, 2006	2	1:03	Portland, Oregon, United States
Win	4–1–1	Wes Sims	Technical Submission (rear naked choke)	IFL: Championship 2006	02006-06-03 June 3, 2006	1	2:42	Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
vDraw	3–1–1	Wes Sims	Technical Draw	GFC: Team Gracie vs Team Hammer House	02006-03-03 March 3, 2006	2	5:00	Columbus, Ohio, United States
Win	3–1	Wataru Sakata	Submission (armbar)	Pride: Shockwave 2003	02003-12-31 December 31, 2003	1	7:12	Saitama, Saitama, Japan
Loss	2–1	Kazuhiro Nakamura	Decision (unanimous)	Pride Bushido 1	02003-10-05 October 5, 2003	2	5:00	Saitama, Saitama, Japan
Win	2–0	Shinsuke Nakamura	Submission (armlock)	Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye 2002	02002-12-31 December 31, 2002	2	2:14	Saitama, Saitama, Japan
Win	1–0	Takashi Sugiura	Decision (split)	Pride 21	02002-06-23 June 23, 2002	3	5:00	Saitama, Saitama, Japan

References

1. ^ "Bellator Makes Daniel Gracie Official for Season 4 Light Heavyweight Tournament". MMAWeekly.com. December 22, 2010. http://mmaweekly.com/bellator-makes-daniel-gracie-official-for-season-4-light-heavyweight-tournament-mma. 

External links

• Daniel Gracie's Official Website
• Professional MMA record for Daniel Gracie from Sherdog
• List of official Renzo Gracie Academy instructors
• Renzo Gracie's Stamford Academy

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