Best Jiu Jitsu Fight Ever | Rigan Machado vs Rickson Gracie

One of the most amazing fights on Jiu Jitsu History. Rigan Machado vs Rickson Gracie, two of the greatest living legends in Jiu Jitsu. Rigan talk about how it was this fight. How it happens and his thoughts during the fight.
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[@seanallen9223]

Well, after 14 years of Brazilian jiu jitsu, my instructor Adam Metcalf and Rigan Machado presented me with my black belt last night. Watching this video and listening to him talk in class today and yesterday humbles me.

[@TheDaytonaGym1]

I didn't start BJJ until I was 42, First with Relson then with Roller, got my black belt 12 years later (so overcome with emotion I cried like a baby) and then met Rickson at a seminar, just being in his presence was an honor, so humble and respectful. Gracie BJJ is been one of the greatest gifts this life could give. I'm now 58, still roll daily, I cannot imagine life without this. it's an honor to put my Gi and wrap that belt and to the real men out there that do this, love my brothers, tough men, kind hearts!!!

[@DonPendergraft]

I can proudly say that as a white belt back in the 90's I got choked out (all the way!) by Rigan. I woke up and looked at him and he's like "Don, you must learn to tap out!". Great advice.

[@lovernotfighter]

This is why Rickson Gracie deserves the Red Belt. Rigan Machado and his family are very humble and extremely skilled in BJJ. What a classy guy Rigan is.

[@Swegaming92]

the amount of respect these legends have for each other is mind blowing and beautiful thing to see and learn from.

[@thedudeabides7652]

I've had the privilege to have seminars with both of these guys in their later years. rickson did not spar mainly because of injuries but his knowledge was unprecendeted of positions and finetuning the details of basic moves you "think" you knew. Rigan on the other hand was sparring and teaching. I saw him roll through 5 black belts all while holding conversations. i've never seen a guy that large, do handstand passing, rolls and appear to be a feather weight in his movements. Both guys to me are just phenoms and that is the bottom line

[@paulsotacdecambra2934]

I have been on the mats with both of these men something they will never remember but I will never forget! Absolutely Beautiful! Thank you 🇺🇸 🇧🇷

[@jamescarr4662]

Rickson Gracie was clearly a genius.

[@Chaotic_Gorilla]

HESPECT!!

[@scottadams8049]

Crazy part is you can see Rigan is giving everything in his might and Rickson looks so relaxed on the bottom like “just another day at the gym”. That’s why Rickson will forever be the greatest BJJ practitioner ever.

[@seanwarren9357]

Please, give more of the classics. This is golden.

[@DhDeadMan]

Its amazing how much respect people have for Rickson, i´ve never seen anyone saying one bad thing about him

[@murkincl69]

Rickson done changed his life. Cool because this man just reassured me about humbleness over revenge or anger. This man is legit and humble. Amazing stuff right here 🙏🏻

[@antoniogonzalez7160]

Rigan taught one of the first Mexican if not THE first Mexican black belt and I'm honored to know that my heritage has a little part of history in this sport.

[@greasebob]

Very cool interview from Rigan, a true master... OSS!

[@MJFUYT]

Absolutely admire this man's unwavering respect for his coach. Don't see this much anymore. Makes it that much better IMHO. 💯🥊

[@nedaCFilms]

I attended a seminar with Rigan in 1999. The guy's Jiu-Jitsu is just amazing!!!!

[@editname8536]

I don't do jiu Jitsu but love hearing their stories

[@k9aid514]

Years ago in Niagara Falls Ontario Rickson was brought in to do a weekend seminar from Friday to Sunday. He went over time every day and worked hands on with everyone present. If I recall there was only about 53 of us in the class. His wife at the time was with him and also participated in the seminar. He was very approachable and excellent presentator for his art

[@Plaster10p]

Really great video. Good job!