Wallid Ismail
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About
Brazilian mixed martial artist and jiu-jitsu practitioner known for defeating Royce Gracie by clock choke in a 1998 jiu-jitsu competition. He also fought in the UFC and Pride.
Before Fame
He started training in the sport when he was only 12 years old and began working with Carlson Gracie four years later. His first MMA fight came in 1991.
Trivia
He's also known as Paraiba and finished his fighting career with a 9-3 record. He also founded Jungle Fight.
Family Life
He grew up in Manaus, Brazil.
Associated With
He also grappled Renzo Gracie in a jiu-jitsu competition in 1993, winning the fight on points.
