Kron Gracie - Greatest Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and MMA fighter

1. Kron Gracie’s Details

2. Kron Gracie’s Biography

Kron Gracie, born on July 11, 1988, is the youngest son of jiu-jitsu master Rickson Gracie. He is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and judo. He has been named “Ice Cream Kron” for his aggressive combat style. He has won 51 matches consecutively at national and international tournaments. He is currently under a contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

2.1. Kron Gracie’s Early life and Amateur Fighting  

2.1.1. How did he start?

Kron Gracie Junior Belt Rank

Born into the Gracie family, Kron possessed a natural talent for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He began training under his father at a very early age. At the age of 10, he won his first competition as a yellow belt.

Choke, the legendary Rickson Gracie documentary from 1995, features an extremely young Kron Gracie, who can be seen competing with his father in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Impact of his Mentor’s Death

In December 2000, Kron Gracie's older brother Rockson Gracie passed away, bringing great distress to the Gracie family. Rockson was already a valued member of the family and his demise caused massive grief at home.

Determination of Young Kron Gracie

Although he was only 12 years old at the time, Kron quickly rose to the top of the media's priority list, being viewed as next in line to support the family's honor on the mats for the foreseeable future. Considering his competition record in the lower belt classes was remarkable, especially from his blue belt onward, Kron did not disappoint.

Pan Championship Debut

In 2005, he won his purple belt at the Pan Championship.

Multiple World Cup Record

In 2006, Kron won both the CBJJ World Cup and the IBJJF World Championship.

He received his brown belt in 2007 and became the Pan American and World Champion for the 4th time.

Kron Gracie Black Belt

At the age of 19, in 2008, Kron Gracie received his black belt from his Father Rickson Gracie.

In 2009, two days after the death of Grandmaster Helio Gracie, it was a very emotional day for Kron as he won the European Championship.

3. Kron Gracie’s Historic Fights

3.1. Professional Mixed Martial Arts Career

In February 2014, Kron Gracie officially announced his plans to pursue his MMA career. He began training with the Scrap Pack in California, a well-known group that is famous for fighters like the Diaz Brothers (Nate and Nick), Melendez, and more.

Kron vs. Hyung Soo-Kim

In December 2014, at the Real Fighting Championship: Real 1, Kron made his first MMA debut fighting against Hyung Soo-Kim (an MMA debutant) and won via armbar in 65 seconds in Round 1.

3.2. Japanese MMA Rizin Fighting Federation World Tournament

Kron vs. Asen Yamamoto

In December 2014, Kron faced Asen Yamamoto and won by using a triangle choke in Round 1.

Kron vs. Hied Tokoro

In September 2015, Kron fought against Hied Tokoro and won by applying a rear-naked choke.

4. Ultimate Fighting Championship(UFC)

Kron signed a contract with UFC in November 2018. He made his first debut for the promotion.

4.1. Kron vs. Alex Caceres

In February 2019, at UFC on ESPN, Kron fought Alex Caceres and won by implementing  a rear-naked choke. As a result, he achieved his first-ever “Performance of the Night” title. 

4.2. Kron vs. Cub Swanson

In October 2019, at UFC on ESPN+ 19, Kron fought against Cub Swanson. He lost the match  by unanimous decision.

4.3. Kron Gracie vs. Tatsuya Kawajiri

At the 2016 Rizin World Grand-Prix: Final Round, Kron achieved a massive win as he pinned Tatsuya Kawajiri and dominated using BJJ techniques.

Kron spent most of the fighting in the clinch during the first round, Kron threw a very rare pulled guard move and a rear-naked choke to keep the pressure on Tatsuya.

Kron was aggressive throughout the match as he applied various strikes and kept  slapping him in the head.

5. The Peculiarity of Kron Gracie

Kron Gracie learned directly from his father and utilizes a very basic style of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Kron does not opt for popular techniques. Rather, he relies on much simpler traditional styles.

Kron attacks ferociously and dominates the match in his own way. He never relies on the opponent to make a mistake. He plays open guard and is constantly attacking, responding, and countering.

Kron has experience in both judo and wrestling takedowns. His current style is very different from the current styles, as he mostly plays open guard, gets up, and immediately takes down the opponent.

6. Kron Gracie’s Championships and Accomplishments

7. Brazilian Jiu-jitsu

• IBJJF Pan/American World Champion
• CBJJO World Cup Champion

7.1. Grappling Championship

• Submission Wrestling Champion
• Naga Champion
• Gracie United Tournament

7.2. Ultimate Fighting Champion

• 1x Fight of the Night
• 1x Performance of the Night

8. Kron Gracie’s Main Achievements

8.1. Grappling Achievements

9. Kron Gracie’s Main Achievements(Belts)

10. Kron Gracie’s Professional Record Breakdown

10.1. Kron Gracie’s Mixed Martial Arts Fight History

11. Kron Gracie’s Grappling Record

11.1. Submission Methods W/L 

11.2. Kron Gracie’s Grappling Fight History

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