Alexandre Ceconi (Rilion Gracie JJ)

Alexandre Ceconi is and one of the most exciting fighters in Jiu Jitsu’s heavyweight division. The Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Rilion Gracie who has also experience in MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) struggled for years to achieve success at the highest level but was able to shine through adversity in 2009 when he medalled in the Brazilian Nationals and the World Championships.

Alexandre Ceconi Jiu Jitsu

Lineage: Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie Sr. > Rilion Gracie > Alexandre Ceconi

Favourite Position/Technique: Guard-Pass and Armbar from Side Control

Main Achievements:

• 2x Brazilian National Champion (2010, 2012)
• World Pro Cup Finals Champion (2010)
• World Pro Cup Gramado – Brazil South – Trials Champion (2010)
• Brazilian Nationals Silver Medallist (2009)
• World Championship Bronze Medallist (2009)

Weight Division: Peso Pesado (Heavyweight) 94kg – 207lbs

Team/Association: Rilion Gracie

Alexandre Ceconi Biography

Alexandre Ceconi was born in the Santa Catarina State, Brazil. He is a black belt under Rilion Gracie, the youngest son of Gracie Jiu Jitsu founder Carlos Gracie. Alexandre was still working as a car salesman, training his conditioning in the morning and training his Jiu Jitsu at lunch time and night time, until 2008 when he decided to turn professional.

In December 2009 Ceconi made his MMA debut, submitting the “Furacão Fight Team” prospect Eder Junior with a first round armbar. Alexandre had his second MMA fight scheduled at the “Floripa Fight” event in April 2010, but had to postpone after winning the Gramado (Brazilian South) trials for the World Pro cup and consequently having to fight the final stage of the event in Abu Dhabi very close to that date. Continuing with his amazing run in 2010 he won the Brazilian National championship (also known as the Brasileiro) winning the tournament impressively even though he was suffering from tonsillitis.

Alexandre Ceconi vs Roberto Abreu

Alexandre Ceconi vs Romulo Barral