Helio was a Brazilian martial artist who, together with his brother Carlos Gracie, founded the martial art of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, known internationally as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ).[1] Until his death, Gracie was the only living 10th degree grand master of that system, and is widely considered as one of the first sports heroes in Brazilian history; he was named Black Belt magazine's Man of the Year in 1997.[2] He was the father of the world-renowned fighters Rickson Gracie, Royler Gracie, Royce Gracie, Relson Gracie, and Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Co-founder Rorion Gracie. According to one of his most notable opponents, Masahiko Kimura, Gracie held the rank of 6th dan in judo
Gracie had 19 professional fights in his career. He began his fighting career when he submitted professional boxer Antonio Portugal in 30 seconds in 1932. In that same year, he fought American professional wrestler Fred Ebert for fourteen 3 minute rounds. The event was claimed to have been stopped because Brazilian law did not allow any public events to continue after 2:00 AM,but in an interview Gracie admitted that he was stopped by the doctor due to the high fever caused by a swelling, and he had to undergo an urgent operation the next day.
In 1934, Gracie fought Polish professional wrestler Wladek Zbyszko, who was billed as a former world champion, for three 10 minute rounds.Even though the wrestler was almost twice Gracie's weight, he could not defeat him, and the match ended in a draw. Gracie then defeated Taro Miyake, a Japanese professional wrestler and judoka (practitioner of judo) who had an extensive professional fighting record and worked for Ed "Strangler" Lewis in the United States of America.
Gracie also fought several Japanese judoka under submission rules. In 1932, he fought Japanese judoka Namiki. The fight ended in a draw although Hélio was already twisting his arm when the bell rang.He defeated the Japanese heavyweight judoka and sumo wrestler Massagoishi via armlock. Gracie had two fights with Yasuichi Ono after Ono choked out George Gracie (Hélio Gracie's brother) in a match.Both fights ended in a draw. Gracie fought judoka Kato (or Kado) twice. The first time was at Maracanã stadium and they went to a draw. Afterwards, Kato asked for a rematch. The rematch was held at Ibirapuera Stadium in São Paulo and Gracie won by front choke from the guard.
1932: Submitted Antonio Portugal by armlock
1932: Draw with Takashi Namiki
1932: Draw with Fred Ebert
1934: Draw with Wladek Zbyszko
1934: Submitted Taro Miyake by choke
1935: Submitted Dudu by Side Kick to the spleen.
1935: Draw with Yassuiti Ono
1936: Draw with Takeo Yano
1936: Submitted Massagoichi by armlock
1936: Draw with Yassuiti Ono
1937: Submitted Erwin Klausner by armlock
1937: Submitted Espingarda
1950: Submitted Landulfo Caribe by choke
1950: Submitted Azevedo Maia by choke
1951: Draw with Kato
1951: Submitted Kato by choke
1951: Defeated by Masahiko Kimura by Kimura lock
1955: Defeated by Valdemar Santana by TKO (fight duration 3h 42min)
1967: Submitted Valdomiro dos Santos Ferreira by choke
UFC 119: Mir vs Cro Cop took place on September 25th, 2010 at the Conseco Field House in Indianapolis, Indiana. Main event was originally slated to feature a rematch between Frank Mir and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira but an injury forced Nogueira out and Mirko Cro Cop stepped in for him. In a bout that tested viewers patience Frank Mir eventually got the KO win with a late flying knee and follow up ground and pound. In the co-main event Ryan Bader defeated the other Nogueira brother Rogerio by a unanimous decision. Chris Lytle and Melvin Guillard pick up wins on the main card while Sean Sherk got away with a controversial split decision over Evan Dunham.
UFC 44: Undisputed took place on September 26th, 2003 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Main event featured returning Light Heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz taking on Interim champion Randy Couture. Couture was able to dominate the fight from start to finish which feature the now famous spanking of Ortiz. Tim Sylvia defended his Heavyweight title by defeated Gan McGee but was later stripped of the title after testing positive for steroids. Andrei Arlovski, Jorge Rivera and Rick Franklin were also victorious on the main card.
Pride Bushido 9: The Tournament took place on September 25th, 2005 at the Araike Coliseum in Tokyo, Japan. Wildly consider not only one of Pride's best tournaments but also one of the best events ever. Event featured first 2 rounds of 2, 8 man tournaments in the Welterweight (185) and Lightweight divisions. Welterweight tourament featured Dan Henderson vs Ryo Chonan, Akihiro Gono vs Daniel Acacio, Phil Baroni vs Ikuhisa Minowa and Murilio Bustamante vs Masanori Suda. The Lightweight tournament which was the real highlight of the event featured Hayato Sakurai vs Jens Pulver, Joachim Hansen vs Yves Edwards, Takanori Gomi vs Tatsuya Kawajiri (one of my all time favorite fights) and Luiz Azerado vs Naoyuki Kotami. In the 2nd round of the tournaments Dan Henderson defeated Akihiro Gono and Murilio Bustamante defeated Ikuhisa Minowa to set the Welterweight finals and in the Lightweight semi finals Hayato Sakurai defeated Joachim Hansen and Takanori Gomi defeated Luiz Azerado. The finals of the tournament took place a few months later at Shockwave 2005.
Other events that took place:
UFC 33: Victory in Vegas took place on September 28th, 2001 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Pride 22: Beasts From The East 2 took place on September 29th, 2002 at the Nagoya Rainbow Hall in Nagoya, Japan.
WEC 51: Aldo vs Gamburyan took place on September 30th, 2010 at the 1stBank Center in Bloomfield, Colorado.
Birthdays
Rashad Evans born on September 25th, 1979 in Niagara Falls, New York
Evans is the former UFC Light Heavyweight champion who currently has a career record of 16-1-1. The Heavyweight winner of Season 2 of The Ultimate Fighter was also a wrestler at the University of Michigan. Although as mentioned he does have a strong background in wrestling Rashad has shown some much improved stand up skills having a number of highlight reel ko's on his resume. Notable wins for Evans include Tito Ortiz, Quinton Jackson, Thiago Silva, Forrest Griffin and Chuck Liddell
Phil Davis born on September 25th, 1984 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
The 4 time all American wrestler while at Penn State has a undefeated career record of 9-0. Making his UFC debut after only 4 professional bouts Davis has proven to be a big problem for his opponents with his size and reach advantage along with increasingly dangerous submission skills and ever improving stand up. Notable wins already in his young career include Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, Alexander Gustafsson and Brain Stann.
Roger Gracie born on September 26th, 1981 in Rio de Janerio, Brazil
Perhaps the best practioner of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in the world in either MMA or strictly BJJ compeitions. The 2005 ADCC under 99KG and Absolute champion also won a superfight in 2007. In IBJJF World Championships his track record is nothing sort of incredible winning a his division a staggering 10 times. Gracie has spent most of him time recently training towards his MMA career where he has a 4-1 record with all 4 of his wins by no surprise coming by way of submission. Notable MMA wins for Gracie include Trevor Prangley and Kevin Randleman.
Fedor Emelinenko born on September 28th, 1976 in Rubizhne, USSR
"The Last Emperor" is wildly consider the best Heavyweight off all time as well as one of the top pound for pound fighters ever. amassing a career record of 31-3 which included an impressive near decade unbeaten streak of 28 fights. Known for his Sambo background that has given him 16 submission wins Fedor also had powerful and wild strikes that has lead to 8 TKO wins but also numerous hand injuries. Fedor was the former and last Heavyweight champion of Pride as well as the winner of the 2004 Pride Heavyweight tournament. He also was a 2 time tournament winner while competing with the RINGS organization. Despite his incredible run a recent 3 fight losing streak and unable to come to contract terms with the UFC have left alot of people doubting where he will stand amougst the greats once his career is done. A very abbreivated list of notable wins for Fedor include Andrei Arlovski, Tim Sylvia, Mark Coleman x2, Mirko Cro Cop, and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira x2
Others celebrating birthdays this week:
Din Thomas born on September 28th, 1976 in Wilmington, Delaware
Yves Edwards born on September 28th, 1976 in Nassau, Bahamas
Damacio Page born on September 28th, 1982 in Albuquerque, New Mexico
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