11 Facts About Rener Gracie

1.

Rener Gracie is the husband of actress, model and former pro-wrestler Eve Torres.

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2.

Rener Gracie is the founder and CEO of Quikflip Apparel, a clothing company that specializes in garments that convert into backpacks.

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3.

Rener Gracie has one older brother, Ryron Gracie, and two younger brothers, Ralek Gracie and Reylan, as well as one younger sister, Segina.

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4.

Rener Gracie has two half-sisters, Rose and Riane Gracie, from his father's first marriage, and three half-brothers, Roran, Renon, and Ricon, from his father's third marriage.

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5.

Rener Gracie competed in the 2003 Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Championship and took 3rd place.

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6.

Later that year, Rener Gracie participated in the first Southern California Pro-Am Invitational, a 16-man single elimination tournament with no time limits.

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7.

Rener Gracie won first place submitting all four of his opponents.

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8.

In 2004, Rener Gracie retired from point-based sport jiu-jitsu competition to focus on the street self-defense aspect of jiu-jitsu.

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9.

Rener Gracie started teaching Gracie jiu-jitsu when he was 13 years old and six years later assumed head instructor duty at the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy with his brother, Ryron.

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10.

Rener Gracie breakdowns are now featured on UFC's weekly show 'UFC Ultimate Insider.

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11.

Rener Gracie married his longtime partner, Eve Torres, in Santa Barbara, California on April 13,2014.

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