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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.
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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 October 15, 2011 2 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Loss 5–3–1 Tim Carpenter Decision (split) Bellator 38 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 November 9, 2010 1 2:17 Tel Aviv, Israel Loss 4–2–1 Allan Goes TKO (punches) IFL: World Championship Semifinals November 2, 2006 2 1:03 Portland, Oregon, United States Win 4–1–1 Wes Sims Technical Submission (rear naked choke) IFL: Championship 2006 June 3, 2006 1 2:42 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Draw 3–1–1 Wes Sims Technical Draw GFC: Team Gracie vs Team Hammer House March 3, 2006 2 5:00 Columbus, Ohio, United States Win 3–1 Wataru Sakata Submission (armbar) Pride: Shockwave 2003 December 31, 2003 1 7:12 Saitama, Saitama, Japan Loss 2–1 Kazuhiro Nakamura Decision (unanimous) Pride Bushido 1 October 5, 2003 2 5:00 Saitama, Saitama, Japan Win 2–0 Shinsuke Nakamura Submission (armlock) Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye 2002 December 31, 2002 2 2:14 Saitama, Saitama, Japan Win 1–0 Takashi Sugiura Decision (split) Pride 21 June 23, 2002 3 5:00 Saitama, Saitama, Japan References
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
First Generation Second Generation Carlson Gracie · Robson Gracie · Reyson Gracie · Carley Gracie · Rolls Gracie · Carlos Gracie, Jr. · Crolin Gracie · Rorion Gracie · Rickson Gracie · Royce Gracie · Royler Gracie · Relson Gracie · Rolker Gracie · Robin Gracie · Reylson Gracie · Rillion GracieThird Generation Carlson Gracie Jr. · Renzo Gracie · Ralph Gracie · Ryan Gracie · Charles Gracie · Rener Gracie · Cesar Gracie · Rodrigo Gracie · Roger Gracie · Clark Gracie · Ryron Gracie · Ralek Gracie · Rolles Gracie Jr. · Kron Gracie · Rhalan Gracie · Igor GracieFourth Generation Related Categories:- Living people
- Brazilian practitioners of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Brazilian mixed martial artists
- Heavyweight mixed martial artists
- People from Rio de Janeiro (city)
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