“"Sérginho de Niterói" was a name given when training with Carlson Gracie. Sérginho is a friendly name to say Sérgio, while "de Niterói" means: "of Niterói" - Sérgio's home town.”
Team
Carlson Gracie Academy
Biography
Sérgio Íris, commonly know in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu community as Serginho de Niterói, was an important figure of the sport during the 1970s decade having defeated decorated fighters such as Rorion Gracie and Carley Gracie as well as successfully defended the Jiu Jitsu name against Karate in a famous 1975 Vale-Tudo event. Sérgio Íris was also the very first black belt awarded by the late Master Carlson Gracie.