| Name | Royce Gracie (Men) |
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| Date of birth | Dec 12, 1966 (59 years old) |
| Weight class | Middleweight |
| Organization | Bellator |
| Personal links | Instagram X |
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Royce 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.
| Fighter | Event | Method | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Hughes |
UFC 60: Hughes vs. Gracie |
KO/TKO Punches · R1 · 4:39 |
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| Hidehiko Yoshida |
Pride Shockwave 2003 - Otoko Matsuri |
Other | |
| Kazushi Sakuraba |
Pride Grand Prix 2000 Finals |
KO/TKO | |
| Nobuhiko Takada |
Pride Grand Prix 2000 Opening Round |
U-DEC | |
| Ken Shamrock |
UFC 5: The Return of the Beast |
Other |
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| Ron van Clief |
UFC 4: Revenge of the Warriors |
SUB Rear Naked Choke · R1 · 3:49 |
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| Keith Hackney |
UFC 4: Revenge of the Warriors |
SUB Armbar · R1 · 5:32 |
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| Dan Severn |
UFC 4: Revenge of the Warriors |
SUB Triangle Choke · R1 · 15:49 |
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| Kimo Leopoldo |
UFC 3: The American Dream |
SUB Armbar · R1 · 4:40 |
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| Minoki Ichihara |
UFC 2: No Way Out |
SUB Armbar · R1 · 5:08 |
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| Patrick Smith |
UFC 2: No Way Out |
KO/TKO Punches · R1 · 1:17 |
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| Jason DeLucia |
UFC 2: No Way Out |
SUB Armbar · R1 · 1:07 |
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| Remco Pardoel |
UFC 2: No Way Out |
SUB Gi Choke · R1 · 1:31 |
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| Ken Shamrock |
UFC 1: The Beginning |
SUB Rear Naked Choke · R1 · 0:57 |
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| Gerard Gordeau |
UFC 1: The Beginning |
SUB Rear Naked Choke · R1 · 1:44 |
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| Art Jimmerson |
UFC 1: The Beginning |
SUB Other · R1 · 2:18 |
Not all fights are added yet, but they’re coming as soon as possible. 80% of the fights were recovered.
Last update : 2025-08-25 19:33:33
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Mason Jones The Dragon | 18-2 |
| Ibo Aslan The Last Ottoman | 14-4 |
| Jun Yong Park The Iron Turtle | 19-7 |
| Austen Lane | 13-8 |
| Mike Thomas Brown | 26-9 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Osamah Almarwai | 22-6 |
| Cleuber Cabral Cleubinho | 19-4 |
| Sidney Outlaw Da Gun | 17-6 |
| Arlene Blencowe Angerfist | 15-10 |
| Eddie Sanchez The Manic Hispanic | 15-8 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Norma Dumont The Immortal | 13-2 |
| Frank Mir | 19-13 |
| Dan Severn The Beast | 101-19 |
| Petr Yan No Mercy | 20-5 |
| Tatsuya Kawajiri Crusher | 37-14 |
| Tony Ferguson El Cucuy | 25-11 |
| Andrei Arlovski The Pit Bull | 34-24 |
| Mauricio Ruffy | 13-2 |
| Wanderlei Silva The Axe Murderer | 35-14 |
| Rinat Fakhretdinov Gladiator | 24-1 |
| 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 |