Kron Gracie, born on July 11, 1988, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is a celebrated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor and professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the UFC’s featherweight division. Before transitioning to MMA in 2014, Kron Gracie earned widespread acclaim as an ADCC World Champion and one of the most skilled grapplers of his generation. Known for his exceptional submission game and his lineage as a member of the legendary Gracie family, Kron quickly made a name for himself in the combat sports world.
Kron Gracie’s MMA journey began in Japan with the Rizin Fighting Federation, where he compiled an impressive 4-0 record, securing all victories via submission. His success earned him a spot in the UFC in 2018, where he made a statement by submitting Alex Caceres in the first round of his debut. However, challenges emerged as he faced Cub Swanson in 2019 and Charles Jourdain in 2023, suffering decision losses that highlighted holes in his striking and overall MMA game. After a 17-month hiatus, Kron is set to make his return to the octagon on December 7, 2024, in the main card UFC 310, where he will face the #13 ranked featherweight contender, Bryce Mitchell.
Kron Gracie and Royce Gracie's Relationship
Yes, Kron Gracie and Royce Gracie are related. Royce is Kron's uncle, as he is the younger brother of Kron's father, Rickson Gracie. Kron is an extremely skilled BJJ and MMA fighter and continues a legacy from his father, Rickson Gracie, who has been a pioneer in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and MMA. Rickson is widely regarded as one of the greatest jiu-jitsu practitioners to have ever existed, with an undefeated competitive grappling and vale tudo fight record.
Royce Gracie, Kron's uncle, was a key figure in bringing Brazilian jiu-jitsu to the global stage. Royce gained worldwide fame during the very first events of the UFC, proving the efficiency of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu by beating enormous opponents and winning three of the first four UFC tournaments.
Royce Gracie MMA Record
Royce Gracie held an MMA record of 15 wins, two losses, and two draws (15-2-2). Of his wins, a whopping 11 have come by submitting his opponent, two via knockout, and twice by decision.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location |
| Win | 15–2–3 | Ken Shamrock | TKO (knee and punches) | Bellator 149 | February 19, 2016 | 1 | 2:22 | Houston, Texas, United States |
| Win | 14–2–3 | Kazushi Sakuraba | Decision (unanimous) | Dynamite!! USA | June 2, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Loss | 13–2–3 | Matt Hughes | TKO (punches) | UFC 60 | May 27, 2006 | 1 | 4:39 | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Draw | 13–1–3 | Hideo Tokoro | Draw | K-1 PREMIUM 2005 Dynamite!! | December 31, 2005 | 2 | 10:00 | Osaka, Japan |
| Win | 13–1–2 | Akebono Taro | Submission (omoplata) | K-1 PREMIUM 2004 Dynamite!! | December 31, 2004 | 1 | 2:13 | Osaka, Japan |
| Draw | 12–1–2 | Hidehiko Yoshida | Draw (time limit) | PRIDE Shockwave 2003 | December 31, 2003 | 2 | 10:00 | Saitama, Japan |
| Loss | 12–1–1 | Kazushi Sakuraba | TKO (corner stoppage) | PRIDE Grand Prix 2000 Finals | May 1, 2000 | 6 | 15:00 | Tokyo, Japan |
| Win | 12–0–1 | Nobuhiko Takada | Decision (unanimous) | PRIDE Grand Prix 2000 Opening Round | January 30, 2000 | 1 | 15:00 | Tokyo, Japan |
| Draw | 11–0–1 | Ken Shamrock | Draw (time limit) | UFC 5 | April 7, 1995 | 1 | 36:00:00 | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States |
| Win | 11–0 | Dan Severn | Submission (triangle choke) | UFC 4 | December 16, 1994 | 1 | 15:49 | Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States |
| Win | 10–0 | Keith Hackney | Submission (armbar) | 1 | 5:32 | |||
| Win | 9–0 | Ron van Clief | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 1 | 3:59 | |||
| Win | 8–0 | Kimo Leopoldo | Submission (armbar) | UFC 3 | September 9, 1994 | 1 | 4:40 | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States |
| Win | 7–0 | Patrick Smith | TKO (submission to punches) | UFC 2 | March 11, 1994 | 1 | 1:17 | Denver, Colorado, United States |
| Win | 6–0 | Remco Pardoel | Submission (lapel choke) | 1 | 1:31 | |||
| Win | 5–0 | Jason DeLucia | Submission (armbar) | 1 | 1:07 | |||
| Win | 4–0 | Minoki Ichihara | Submission (lapel choke) | 1 | 5:08 | |||
| Win | 3–0 | Gerard Gordeau | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 1 | November 12, 1993 | 1 | 1:44 | Denver, Colorado, United States |
| Win | 2–0 | Ken Shamrock | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 1 | 0:57 | |||
| Win | 1–0 | Art Jimmerson | Submission (smother choke) | 1 | 2:18 |
FAQs on Kron Gracie and Royce Gracie's relationship
A. Yes, Kron Gracie is the nephew of Royce Gracie.
A. Royce Gracie is 57 years old as of December 2024.
A. Kron Gracie is 36 years old as of December 2024.
A. Kron Gracie's next fight is scheduled against Bryce Mitchell on December 7, 2024, at UFC 310.
