Rickson Gracie is the only one in the Gracie family to have never tasted defeat in the world of mixed martial arts. Fighting at independent events, Vale Tudo Japan, Pride FC, and Colosseum 2000 ...

While his family became synonymous with the launch of UFC, thanks largely to the involvement of his brother Rorion Gracie and half-brother Royce Gracie, Rickson never competed for the promotion ...

Gracie family member's influence on Pride FC documented ... Although Royce was the key contributor to the UFC, his brother Rickson was the key contributor to the creation of Pride FC.