- His grandfather Carlos Gracie created Gracie or Brazilian jiu-jitsu, after having learned Kodokan judo from a Japanese martial artist named Mitsuyo Maeda.
- Is the son of Mauricio Motta Gomes and Reila Gracie.
- Although his last name is Gomes, he goes by his mother's maiden name.
- Although his father is a seventh degree black and red belt in jiu-jitsu, he received his black belt from his uncle Carlos Gracie Jr..
- Has an older sister named Vanessa and a younger sister named Barbara.
- Second degree black belt in Gracie jiu-jitsu.
- Is the first cousin-once removed of professional fighters Rickson Gracie, Royce Gracie, and Royler Gracie.
- Is the nephew of the late Carlson Gracie.
- Is a 14 time world Brazilian jiu-jitsu champion.
- London, England: Teaching martial arts at his academy. (March 2012)
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