Daniel Gracie

Mixed martial arts Gracie has competed both in sport BJJ and mixed martial arts events such as the PRIDE Fighting Championships, the International Fight League, and the prestigious ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship. He fought for Team Gracie in the IFL, where he submitted former UFC fighter Wes Sims. After a TKO loss in 2006, Daniel decided to walk away from MMA for a while to concentrate on teaching BJJ at Renzo Gracie's Academy.

Return Gracie made his return to MMA after a 4-year hiatus from fighting. He fought at Israel FC: Genesis and earned a quick 1st round submission victory.

Bellator Fighting Championships Gracie participated in the Bellator Season 4 light heavyweight tournament that began in March 2011 on MTV2. He was eliminated in the opening round at Bellator 38 by Tim Carpenter via split decision.

Professional wrestling On October 14, 2013, Daniel, along with Rolles Gracie, Jr., made an appearance for professional wrestling promotion New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) at the King of Pro-Wrestling pay-per-view, issuing an open challenge for the January 4, 2014, Wrestle Kingdom 8 in Tokyo Dome event, which was later answered by Yuji Nagata and Kazushi Sakuraba, the latter known as the "Gracie Hunter" for his MMA bouts with members of the Gracie family. The Gracies lost the match via disqualification, after Rolles choked Nagata out with his gi. A rematch between the two teams took place on February 11 at The New Beginning in Osaka and saw Rolles submit Sakuraba for the win. On April 6 at Invasion Attack 2014, the Gracies defeated Takashi Iizuka and Toru Yano in another tag team match. Later in the event, Daniel entered the IWGP Intercontinental Championship picture by challenging Shinsuke Nakamura, whom he had defeated in an MMA fight in 2002. The Gracies' win streak continued on May 3 at Wrestling Dontaku 2014, where they defeated Nakamura and Sakuraba. This led to Daniel's first singles match on May 25 at Back to the Yokohama Arena, where he unsuccessfully challenged Nakamura for the IWGP Intercontinental Championship.

Personal life Contrary to popular belief, Daniel is not a Gracie by name but he is blood related. Daniel is the cousin of brothers: Charles, Renzo, Ralph and Ryan Gracie. Daniel's mother is Renzo’s mother’s sister, he was raised amongst the Gracie family.

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Duane Bastress TKO (doctor stoppage) Bellator 54

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Loss

Tim Carpenter Decision (split) Bellator 38

Tunica, Mississippi, United States Win

Martin Wojcik Submission (rear-naked choke) Israel FC: Genesis

Tel Aviv, Israel Loss

Allan Goes TKO (punches) IFL: World Championship Semifinals

Portland, Oregon, United States Win

Wes Sims Technical Submission (standing rear-naked choke) IFL: Championship 2006

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Draw

Wes Sims Technical Draw GFC: Team Gracie vs Team Hammer House

Columbus, Ohio, United States Win

Wataru Sakata Submission (armbar) Pride: Shockwave 2003

Saitama, Saitama, Japan Loss

Kazuhiro Nakamura Decision (unanimous) Pride Bushido 1

Saitama, Saitama, Japan Win

Shinsuke Nakamura Submission (armbar) Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye 2002

Saitama, Saitama, Japan Win

Takashi Sugiura Decision (split) Pride 21

Saitama, Saitama, Japan