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Euclides Pereira was born on 7 May, 1941 in Currais Novos, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, is a Vale tudo fighter. Discover Euclides Pereira's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 82 years old?

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Age 82 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 7 May, 1941
Birthday 7 May
Birthplace Currais Novos, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
Nationality Brazil

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Euclides Pereira Height, Weight & Measurements

At 82 years old, Euclides Pereira height is 5ft 9in and Weight 171 lb (78 kg; 12 st 3 lb).

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Height 5ft 9in
Weight 171 lb (78 kg; 12 st 3 lb)
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Euclides Pereira Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Euclides Pereira worth at the age of 82 years old? Euclides Pereira’s income source is mostly from being a successful fighter. He is from Brazil. We have estimated Euclides Pereira's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1941

Euclides Pereira (born 7 May 1941) is a former Vale Tudo fighter and current Brazilian jiu-jitsu coach.

Pereira was born in northeastern Brazil.

His family moved to the city of Natal when he was a child, and he attended Salesian College to become a priest.

He ended leaving the college for working in a hotel, and he would start training in martial arts, soon become a student under José Jurandir Moura, who was also a judo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu certified teacher under George Gracie and Takeo Yano.

He also trained in karate, capoeira and boxing, and had his debut in the Vale Tudo circuit at 17.

He joined the luta livre camp and became a legend in the vale tudo fights, getting the nickname of "O Diabo Louro" ("The Blond Devil") for his aggressiveness and charisma.

1960

He was the star of the Brazilian TV show Heroes do Ringue, fighting weekly from 1960-1966 on TV.

Lore had his record as 358-0, even although Euclides was known not to hand pick his opponents in order to pad his record.

He fought fellow Vale Tudo legends like Ivan Gomes and Valdemar Santana.

1968

He also was made famous when he defeated Carlson Gracie via a decision in 1968.

The fight which took 5 years to be planned, until all the conditions imposed by the Gracies were finally accepted.

Knowing Carlson's danger on the mat, Euclides took advantage of his own superiority in striking and wrestling and almost got Gracie knocked out at the fourth round, breaking his nose and damaging his eye region.

After 50 minutes, Pereira won the decision over a heavily bloodied Carlson.

The match had controversy when Carlson claimed he had been "robbed" by the judges, given that Euclides had exited the ring to avoid a guillotine choke, however a common tactic at the time.

Carlson was granted a rematch, but he never took it.

Euclides would fight for 25 years before retiring.