Rivalry · 2 recorded meetings
Marcelo Garcia vs Roger Gracie
Head-to-head record
0
Marcelo
2
Roger
Did you know?
- Across 2 recorded meetings, Roger Gracie won both, leaving Marcelo Garcia at 0 wins in the matchup.
- Both meetings happened at the IBJJF World Championship, one in the 2004 quarter-finals and one in the 2006 semi-finals.
- The submission that finished the 2006 meeting, the Gi Choke From Back, is Gracie's most frequent recorded finish with 14 wins.
- Gracie's recorded submission rate on his wins is 75%, compared to 61% for Garcia.
- They shared several common opponents, including Alexandre Ribeiro, where Garcia is 1-1 on record and Gracie is 5-3.
The rivalry
On record, Roger Gracie holds a 2-0 edge over Marcelo Garcia. Both meetings came in the gi at the IBJJF World Championship, first at the 2004 IBJJF World Championship in the quarter-finals, then at the 2006 IBJJF World Championship in the semi-finals. The first was decided on points, the second by submission.
The two came at grappling from different directions, and the weight gap is part of the story. Garcia competed at 155 lbs and built his game around guard work and back attacks, with his Rear Naked Choke leading his finishes at 13 wins. Gracie fought as a super-heavyweight around 222 lbs and leaned on his gi work, his Gi Choke From Back accounting for 14 of his recorded wins. When they met in the openweight bracket, Gracie's size and top pressure were a real factor.
Both men carry strong recorded numbers. Garcia sits at 89 wins against 20 losses for an 82% win rate, with 61% of his wins by submission. Gracie is at 69 wins against 10 losses and 1 draw for an 86% win rate, with 75% of his wins by submission. The 2006 finish fit Gracie's pattern, since the choke that beat Garcia is the same one that tops his submission record.
Career stats
| Stat | Marcelo | Roger |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded matches | 109 | 80 |
| Record (W-L-D) | 89-20-0 | 69-10-1 |
| Win rate | 82% | 86% |
| Submission rate (of wins) | 61% | 75% |
| Favorite finish | Rear Naked Choke (13) | Gi Choke From Back (14) |
Their matches
Roger Gracie def Marcelo Garcia
by Gi Choke From Back · 2006 IBJJF World Championship · May 2006
Roger Gracie def Marcelo Garcia
by Points · 2004 IBJJF World Championship · May 2004
