Roger Gracie
Wins on the mat — every scramble is a trap.
How much we trust this read
Confidence rates the analysis, not the fighter. The Blueprint Score rates the fighter. Sparse data lowers confidence — it never gets hidden.
Fight Plan: Roger Gracie
A coach-ready game plan — historical weaknesses opponents have exploited and what to drill in camp.
- Limited striking speed and defensive head movement
- Low volume output in standing exchanges
- Chin proved vulnerable to high-level power punchers (e.g., King Mo)
- High-pace pressure mid-fight to drain output
- Stack southpaw sparring partners in camp
- Underhook battles and posture work off the bottom
Sub-Score Breakdown
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What Changed?
Recent intelligence updates from the Blueprint engine — confidence shifts, new tactical observations, and patterns detected.
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Tactical Patterns
Repeatable trigger → action → result sequences detected by the engine. Low-confidence patterns are labeled, not hidden.
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Tactical Memory
Persistent observations the engine has accumulated. New observations merge with existing memory instead of overwriting it.
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Fighter fingerprint
BJJ attribute profile — only skills that matter in this sport are scored, and any axis we cannot evidence is left blank rather than scored as zero.
Guard Play and Submission Threat are the highest scored axes; expect the game plan to lean on this.
- Guard Play100
- Passing90
- Submission Threat100
- Scrambling88
- Cardio65
- Fight IQ95
Strategic breakdown
Style fingerprint derived from the attribute ratings and finish rates on file. Each row is labelled with how Fight Blueprint reached it — none of these are measured from footage.
Fight Timeline
How Roger Gracie has evolved year-by-year — milestones, camp changes, style shifts, and notable results.
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Observations & evidence
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Video Evidence Ledger
Timestamped tactical observations that back the analysis. Each item cites the fight, round, and moment.
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Prep for camp: Roger Gracie
Recommendations a coach can act on tomorrow — opponent tendencies, drills, and the sparring styles to stack against this fight.
- Utilizes long frame to initiate clinch entries and trips
- Systematically advances position from guard to mount with heavy pressure
- Relies on fundamental, high-percentage submission sequences rather than flashy transitions
- Force a high-pace opening — break the gas tank early
- Posture and frame drills off bottom — never give up the back
- Mix unscripted looks in sparring — they thrive on patterns
- Southpaw pressure partner
- Black-belt grappler comfortable on bottom
Timestamped breakdowns
Curated moments from Gracie's tape — each clip annotated with the technique on display.
How this fighter is changing
Computed only from individual fight results on file — earlier half of the recorded fights compared with the most recent half.
67% in the last 3 fights vs 100% before.
Share of fights ended inside the distance across 5 results on file.
How often recent fights reach the judges.
Similar Fighters
Stylistic neighbors based on sub-score vector, archetype, and weight class.
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See it on film
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Status / Injuries
No recent injuries reported; however, fighter is retired from active MMA competition.
Checked 6/21/2026
Recent Form
- W2016-05-06vs Michal PasternakTechnical Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) · R1 · ONE Championship 42 - Ascent to Power
- W2014-12-05vs James McSweeneyTKO (Front Kick and Punches) · R3 · ONE FC 23 - Warrior's Way
- L2013-07-06vs Tim KennedyU-DEC · R3 · UFC 162: Silva vs Weidman
- W2013-01-12vs Anthony SmithSUB (Arm Triangle) · R2 · Strikeforce - Marquardt vs Saffiedine
- W2012-07-14vs Keith JardineU-DEC · R3 · Strikeforce - Rockhold vs Kennedy
Availability
Officially retired from MMA after winning the ONE Championship light heavyweight title.
Scouting Summary
Roger Gracie is a highly decorated martial artist and a 10-time IBJJF World Black Belt Champion. Widely regarded as one of the greatest grapplers of all time, he transitioned to MMA where he competed in Strikeforce, the UFC, and ONE Championship, finishing his career as the ONE L
Primary source ↗Tendencies
- Utilizes long frame to initiate clinch entries and trips
- Systematically advances position from guard to mount with heavy pressure
- Relies on fundamental, high-percentage submission sequences rather than flashy transitions
- Uses a methodical pace to minimize striking exchanges and force grappling entanglements
Signature Moves
- Cross choke from mount
- Arm-triangle choke
- Rear-naked choke
- Trip takedown from clinch
Weaknesses
- Limited striking speed and defensive head movement
- Low volume output in standing exchanges
- Chin proved vulnerable to high-level power punchers (e.g., King Mo)
Biography & Camp
Roger Gracie is a highly decorated martial artist and a 10-time IBJJF World Black Belt Champion. Widely regarded as one of the greatest grapplers of all time, he transitioned to MMA where he competed in Strikeforce, the UFC, and ONE Championship, finishing his career as the ONE Light Heavyweight Champion.