Royce Gracie
Master / UFC Pioneer
Brazilian BJJ grandmaster, three-time early UFC tournament champion, and global MMA pioneer.
Quick Facts
Date of Birth12/12/1966
Era20th–21st century
Country of Origin
Brazil / USA
Brazil / USARank / Title7th Dan Red-Black Belt BJJ / UFC Hall of Fame
Active Years1980–present
Biography
Royce Gracie, son of Hélio Gracie, revolutionized combat sports by winning UFC 1, UFC 2, and UFC 4. Fighting in a traditional gi, he proved the supreme efficiency of BJJ submissions.