Ryan Gracie

Martial Artist

Birthday August 14, 1974

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Brazil

DEATH DATE Dec 15, 2007 (33)

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About

Member of the famous Gracie family, he compiled a 5-2 record in MMA before dying while in jail.

Before fame

He began fighting at a young age, and would train with his brothers.

Trivia

He held a fourth degree black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, which he taught.

Family life

His brothers, Ralph and Renzo Gracie, were also great fighters, and his grandfather, Carlos Gracie was one of the founders of Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

Associated with

His first career loss came to Kazushi Sakuraba, who defeated him by unanimous decision on December 9, 2000.