Best fights of Rickson Gracie
Over 20 years as a professional, Rickson Gracie has compiled a 11-0 (11) record. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Rickson Gracie submits Yuki Nakai
On April 20, 1995 Rickson Gracie faced Yuki Nakai in a welterweight bout. Gracie was 35 years old with a record of 7-0, and Nakai was 24 with a record of 9-1-1. Gracie was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak and Nakai was on a 4-fight winning streak. Gracie submitted Yuki Nakai via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
2. Rickson Gracie chokes out Masakatsu Funaki
On May 26, 2000 Rickson Gracie faced Masakatsu Funaki. Gracie was 40 years old with a record of 10-0, and Funaki was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gracie was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Gracie submitted Masakatsu Funaki via choke-out in the 1st round.
3. Rickson Gracie submits Rei Zulu
On April 25, 1980 Rickson Gracie faced Rei Zulu. Gracie was 20 years old with a record of 0-0, and Zulu was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gracie submitted Rei Zulu via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
4. Rickson Gracie submits Koichiro Kimura
On April 20, 1995 Rickson Gracie faced Koichiro Kimura. Gracie was 35 years old with a record of 6-0, and Kimura was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gracie was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Gracie submitted Koichiro Kimura via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
5. Rickson Gracie submits Rei Zulu in their 2nd fight
On January 1, 1984 Rickson Gracie faced Rei Zulu. It was their second meeting. Gracie was 24 years old with a record of 1-0, and Zulu was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gracie was coming off a win. Gracie submitted Rei Zulu via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
6. Rickson Gracie submits Yoshinori Nishi
On July 29, 1994 Rickson Gracie faced Yoshinori Nishi. Gracie was 34 years old with a record of 2-0, and Nishi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gracie was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Gracie submitted Yoshinori Nishi via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
7. Rickson Gracie KOs Dave Levicki
On July 29, 1994 Rickson Gracie faced Dave Levicki. Gracie was 34 years old with a record of 3-0, and Levicki was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gracie was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Gracie stopped Dave Levicki via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Rickson Gracie KOs Bud Smith in 39 seconds
On July 29, 1994 Rickson Gracie faced Bud Smith. Gracie was 34 years old with a record of 4-0, and Smith was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gracie was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Gracie stopped Bud Smith via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Rickson Gracie submits Nobuhiko Takada
On October 11, 1997 Rickson Gracie faced Nobuhiko Takada. Gracie was 37 years old with a record of 8-0, and Takada was 35 with a record of 0-0. Gracie was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Gracie submitted Nobuhiko Takada via armbar in the 1st round.
10. Rickson Gracie submits Nobuhiko Takada in their 2nd fight
On October 11, 1998 Rickson Gracie faced Nobuhiko Takada. It was their second meeting. Gracie was 38 years old with a record of 9-0, and Takada was 36 with a record of 1-1. Gracie was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak and Takada was coming off a win. Gracie submitted Nobuhiko Takada via armbar in the 1st round.