Gregor Gracie

Gregor Rangel, also known as Gregor “Gracie” is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Renzo Gracie and a former world champion in the lower belt divisions who also successfully ventured into mixed martial arts (MMA). Gregor is not a member of the Gracie family by blood but is the half brother of Rolles and Igor Gracie, both sons of the legendary Rolls Gracie. Gregor has also competed in freestyle wrestling with a notable win over Darryl Christian, a highly accomplished wrestler.

Gregor Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

Full Name: Gregor Rangel

Nickname: “Gregor Gracie” is not his real name, though Gregor grew up with the Gracie family and both his older brothers are Gracie’s, as such the name has always been attached to Gregor.

Lineage: Carlos Gracie Sr. > Helio Gracie > Carlos Gracie Junior > Renzo Gracie > Gregor “Gracie” Rangel

Main Achievements:

• 2nd Place IBJJF World Championship No-Gi (2008)
• 2nd Place IBJJF Masters World Championship (2016)
• 3rd Place ADCC World Championship (2009)

Main Achievements (Colored Belts):

• 1st Place IBJJF World Championship (2004 & 2005 purple)
• 1st Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2006 brown)
• 1st Place IBJJF Brazilian Nationals (2005 purple)
• 1st Place IBJJF Brazilian Team Nationals (2003 blue, 2004 purple)
• 2nd Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2001 blue)

Weight Division: Peso Medio (82kg/181lbs)

Team/Association: Gracie Barra/Renzo Gracie

Gregor Gracie Biography

Gregor Gracie was born on December 26th, 1985, he is the son of Ângela (widow of Rolls Gracie) and brother to Igor and Rolles Gracie (both sons of Rolls). Gregor grew up very much in contact with the Gracie family and soon began his training which he took mainly with Rilion and Carlos Gracie Junior.

Even though Gregor was naturally talented, he did not take BJJ too seriously when growing up, it was only as he reached the purple belt that he decided to follow the career of his older brothers and live off Jiu-Jitsu. He divided most of his time between Rio de Janeiro (where his mother lives) and New York where his brothers established themselves, training at Gracie Barra in Rio while when in the Big Apple he would stay at Renzo Gracie Academy.

Already a very successful grappler, Gregor spent some time helping Renzo Gracie’s IFL team in preparation for their MMA tournament. After feeling how he paired up against some of the MMA’s best in everyday training, Gregor decided to take his chance in MMA. His premiere happened in 2007 with a submission victory over Josh Lydell, a pro career that ended with a 7-4-0 record.

This adopted Gracie has also successfully entered the world of fashion, having modeled for high profile campaigns such as the Marc Jacobs swimwear advert. His love life has also made the tabloids of some of Brazil’s most notorious gossip magazines after Gregor’s involvement with stunning Brazilian model Fernanda Paes Leme.