UFC: Where Are They Now?

Ricardo Almeida (5x5)

Air date: Jul 04, 2017

A protégé of Renzo Gracie, Ricardo Almeida defied his family’s wishes by following his passion for jiu-jitsu. That led to two stints in the UFC, plus fights in Pancrase and PRIDE, making “Big Dog” a true MMA pioneer. Whether he’s coaching UFC world champions or his autistic son, Almeida has made his home on the mats.