Fighter details| Name | Royce Gracie |
| Date of birth | Dec 12, 1966 (59 years old) |
| Weight class | Middleweight |
| Organization | Bellator |
| Personal links | Instagram X |
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Fighter bioRoyce Gracie – General Profile
Royce Gracie is a legendary Brazilian mixed martial artist and a pioneer of the UFC. Born on December 12, 1966, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, he is a member of the iconic Gracie family and one of the most influential figures in the history of MMA.
MMA Career
Gracie gained worldwide recognition in the early 1990s by competing in the first UFC events, where he showcased the effectiveness of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu against larger and stronger opponents. He won multiple UFC tournaments, proving that technique and leverage could overcome size and power.
Fighting Style
Royce Gracie is renowned for his mastery of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, particularly his ability to submit opponents with chokes and joint locks. His calm demeanor, ground control, and submission skills revolutionized combat sports, forcing fighters to adopt grappling into their training.
Legacy
As one of the true pioneers of MMA, Gracie’s influence extends far beyond his fights. He helped popularize Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu worldwide and shaped the foundation of modern mixed martial arts. Royce Gracie is celebrated as a Hall of Famer and a symbol of the martial art’s philosophy.
Fights
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| Fighter | Event | Method | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Hughes |
UFC 60: Hughes vs. Gracie |
KO/TKO Punches · R1 · 4:39 |
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| Kazushi Sakuraba |
Pride Grand Prix 2000 Finals |
KO/TKO | |
| Nobuhiko Takada |
Pride Grand Prix 2000 Opening Round |
U-DEC |
Not all fights are added yet, but they’re coming as soon as possible. 15% of the fights were recovered.
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| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Al Iaquinta Raging | 14-7 |
| Martin Kampmann Hitman | 20-7 |
| Kyoji Horiguchi | 36-5 |
| Vinicius Oliveira Lok Dog | 23-4 |
| Jacobe Smith | 11-0 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Marcos Rodrigues dos Santos Babuino | 35-14 |
| Arthur Cesar Jacintho Gogo | 22-8 |
| Kelly Kobold-Schmitz Machine Gun | 20-3 |
| Alfie Davis The Axe Man | 17-4 |
| Christian Jungwirth Stabil | 15-8 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| David Onama Silent Assassin | 14-3 |
| Mark Hunt The Super Samoan | 13-14 |
| Ibo Aslan The Last Ottoman | 14-4 |
| Aleksandar Rakic Rocket | 14-6 |
| Rafael dos Anjos | 32-17 |
| Gregory Rodrigues RoboCop | 18-6 |
| Melsik Baghdasaryan The Gun | 8-3 |
| Magomed Ankalaev | 20-2 |
| Dan Henderson Hendo | 32-15 |
| Volkan Oezdemir No Time | 21-8 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Gerald Meerschaert GM3 | 37-21 |
| Nursulton Ruziboev Black | 36-9 |
| Wanderlei Silva The Axe Murderer | 35-14 |
| Anderson Silva The Spider | 34-11 |
| Hector Lombard Lightning | 34-11 |
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