Did you know the Gracie family originated in Scotland?

[MileHigher]

I just found out that the Gracies immigrated to Brazil via Scotland. Apparently a gentleman w/ red hair named George Gracie is responsible for the Gracie dynasty that emerged in Brazil. I had no idea.

 

[Katsumi Yamada]

Yes

 

[toutadixballes]

No.

But don't care too much to be honest, they are overrated.

 

[Davey Crockett]

No.

But don't care too much to be honest, they are overrated.

 

[Bob Sapp]

Yeah. I was also shocked when i found out

 

[MaulingMyClown]

Yes, his 1st gi was actually made of red plaid and modeled after a kilt

 

[Kvothe_the_kingkiller]

Getting as far away from Wigan Snake Pit grappling as they could, eh?

 

[hbreakfriday]

They don't look very Scottish

I would've guessed Portuguese, Italian, or Spanish

 

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

William Wallace Gracie by Armbar...

 

[NoBiasJustMMA]

They don't look very Scottish

I would've guessed Portuguese, Italian, or Spanish

They probably are Portuguese and Italian as well and likely a higher percentage since they were likely having kids with people who were more Portuguese or Italian, not sure about Spanish though. Brazil had a lot of immigrants from Portugal and Italy, way more than from Scottland.

 

[hbreakfriday]

They probably are Portuguese and Italian as well and likely a higher percentage since they were likely having kids with people who were more Portuguese or Italian, not sure about Spanish though. Brazil had a lot of immigrants from Portugal and Italy, way more than from Scottland.

They've had far more immigrants from Germany than any UK country if I am not mistaken.

 

[NoBiasJustMMA]

They've had far more immigrants from Germany than any UK country if I am not mistaken.

Yeah, they didn't have many immigrants from the UK but the last time I was curious and looked most seemed to come from Portugal, Italy and to a lesser extent Germany. So I would guess that most Gracies don't have a lot of Scottish genes anymore after being in Brazil for generations.

 

[dittohead84]

The ginger was bred out of them

 

[toutadixballes]

Beware of the GOAT.

 

[Old Timer]

If it's not Scottish, it's crap.

 

[dissectingaorticaneurysm]

Gordo Gracie

 

[Thesnake101]

He and Royce have the same amount of Bellator fights, so you better put some respect on his name.

 

[Katsushyro]

Brazil is a very miscegenated country, i am, myself, from french and portuguese origin. No surprise.

 

[Post 2 Decision]

Well Gracie is a Scottish name so...

 

[Martialbeef]

Scots aren't really known for their arrogance.