1. Daniel Simoes, known professionally as Daniel Gracie, is a Brazilian former mixed martial artist, professional wrestler and practitioner of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
11 Facts About Daniel Gracie
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Daniel Gracie is cousin to Renzo Gracie, Ralph Gracie, Charles Gracie and Ryan Gracie.
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Daniel Gracie started taking training more serious around 1982, training under Carlos Gracie, Jr.
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Daniel Gracie received his black belt in 1996 after winning at the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship in the absolute division as a brown belt.
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Daniel Gracie fought for Team Gracie in the IFL, where he submitted former UFC fighter Wes Sims.
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Daniel Gracie made his return to MMA after a 4-year hiatus from fighting.
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Daniel Gracie fought at Israel FC: Genesis and earned a quick 1st round submission victory.
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Daniel Gracie participated in the Bellator Season 4 light heavyweight tournament that began in March 2011 on MTV2.
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Daniel Gracie was eliminated in the opening round at Bellator 38 by Tim Carpenter via split decision.
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Later in the event, Daniel Gracie entered the IWGP Intercontinental Championship picture by challenging Shinsuke Nakamura, whom he had defeated in an MMA fight in 2002.
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Contrary to popular belief, Daniel is not a Gracie by name but he is blood related.