Roger Gracie is a Brazilian submission grappler and Brazilian jiu-jitsu coach, born in Rio de Janeiro in 1981, who also competed in mixed martial arts. He is the son of Mauricio Gomes, a black belt under Rolls Gracie, and a grandson of Carlos Gracie, the founder of the art. The article credits him with 12 major world titles across the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation and the ADCC Submission Fighting World Championship, including ten IBJJF world titles won every year from 2004 to 2010, and with being the first competitor to win the open weight division three times. In mixed martial arts he fought for Strikeforce, the Ultimate Fighting Championship and ONE Championship, where he was the first Light Heavyweight World Champion, before retiring in 2017 with an 8-2 professional record after beating Marcus Buchecha in a grappling match. He is a member of both the IBJJF and ADCC halls of fame and now holds a 5th degree black belt.
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Roger Gracie (born Roger Gracie Gomes; 26 September 1981) is a Brazilian former professional mixed martial artist
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Roger Gracie (born Roger Gracie Gomes; 26 September 1981) is a Brazilian former professional mixed martial artist, submission grappler, and 5th degree Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) practitioner and coach.
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Roger Carcie is the son of coral belt Mauricio Gomes and grandson of BJJ founder Carlos Gracie.
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As a Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner and submission grappler, he held 12 major world championships across the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF), and ADCC Submission Fighting World Championship (ADCC).
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Roger Gracie (born Roger Gracie Gomes; 26 September 1981) is a Brazilian former professional mixed martial artist
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5th degree Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) practitioner and coach
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Gracie won 10 IBJJF world championship titles across multiple weight classes, every year from 2004 to 2010
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Gracie is an ADCC Submission Fighting weight, absolute, and superfight champion
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is a Brazilian former professional mixed martial artist, submission grappler, and 5th degree Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) practitioner and coach.
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