Kron Gracie
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner and mixed martial artist
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2024 | Gracie released his first online Jiu-Jitsu instructional titled 'Fundamentals of Guard-Passing', which received positive reviews from the martial arts community. |
December 7 2024 | Kron Gracie fought Bryce Mitchell at UFC 310, suffering his first loss via stoppage by knockout through ground elbows in the third round of the fight. |
May 6 2023 | Kron Gracie returned to UFC after a four-year hiatus at UFC 288, fighting against Charles Jourdain. He lost the fight via unanimous decision and was criticized by UFC president Dana White for a limited performance. |
January 2021 | Kron Gracie announced the closure of his longtime jiu-jitsu academy in Culver City, California, and decided to relocate to Montana to open a new BJJ school in response to COVID-19 restrictions. |
2019 | Ranked #5 Newcomer of the Year by UFC.com Awards, highlighting Kron Gracie's notable entry into professional mixed martial arts. |
October 12 2019 | Gracie fought Cub Swanson at UFC on ESPN+ 19, losing via unanimous decision. The fight earned a Fight of the Night bonus, but was controversial due to Gracie's striking-focused approach, which was criticized by his father Rickson and uncle Relson Gracie for not utilizing his grappling strengths. |
February 17 2019 | Gracie made his UFC debut against Alex Caceres at UFC on ESPN 1, winning via submission (rear-naked choke) in the first round and earning a Performance of the Night award. |
November 2018 | Kron Gracie was signed by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), marking his entry into the organization's roster. |
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