Rigan Machado date of birth:
July 2, 1966
How old is Rigan Machado?
59
Where was Rigan Machado born?
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rigan Machado body shape:
Large
What color are Rigan Machado's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Rigan Machado's hair?
Black
Is Rigan Machado gay or straight?
Straight
What is Rigan Machado's ethnicity?
White
What is Rigan Machado nationality?
Brazilian
What is Rigan Machado's occupation?
Martial Artist
Short Biography
Rigan Machado (born 2 July 1966 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) is an 8th degree red and black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, earning his rank under Carlos Gracie Jr. He is a former Pan American Champion (1996, 1997 weight and absolute) and a veteran medalist of the ADCC. Machado holds a victory over Ron Tripp, the only person to have defeated Rickson Gracie in competition. Rigan Machado currently teaches out of his Beverly Hills California Academy and is instructor to notable students Ashton Kutcher, Vin Diesel and Charlie Hunnam from Television Show Son's of Anarchy. In January 2014 Machado converted to Islam.