Rickson Gracie

Portuguese pronunciation: [?hiksõ ???ejsi]; born November 20, 1958) is a Brazilian martial artist and professional mixed martial artist who holds a 8th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.^[2] He is a member of the Gracie family: the son of Hélio Gracie, brother to Rorion Gracie and Relson Gracie, and half-brother to Royce and Royler Gracie.^[3] He was the winner of the Vale Tudo Japan tournament in 1994 and 1995.^[4][5]