Rickson Gracie is the acknowledged current champion of the Gracie clan. He is a son of Helio and never conceded a jiu-jitsu match in his jiu-jitsu tournament career, and is undefeated in NHB. At the age of 20, Rickson defeated a 230-pound brawler named Zulu who enjoyed an undefeated record of 140-0 at that time. Five years later, Zulu requested a rematch and was again defeated by Rickson in Maracanazinho. (Fight footage is on one of the Gracie In-Action video tapes)

Rickson also defeated Hugo Duarte on one occasion on the beaches of Rio. (This was captured on video tape and is on one of the Gracie In-Action tapes. Duarte belongs to a fighting style called "Luta Livre," which is known as the archrival in NHB competition of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil.

Currently, Rickson fights in a Japanese event called Vale Tudo Japan. He won the first two NHB tournaments. His brother and partner, Royler Gracie has also appeared in the Vale Tudo Japan in 1996. Royler defeated Noburu Asahi, a shootfighter using the rear-naked choke in a NHB rules match.