Royce Gracie
Contemporary · 1966 · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
"I'm not afraid of any man. Only God can judge me."
About
Royce Gracie changed martial arts forever by winning the first UFC tournaments using Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu against much larger opponents from other disciplines. His victories proved that technique and leverage could overcome size and strength, sparking the global BJJ revolution.
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Martial Arts
Achievements
UFC 1 Champion
1993
UFC 2 Champion
1994
UFC 4 Champion
1994
Teachers
Hélio Gracie
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu