Revolutionized Fighting Without Throwing a Punch Royce Gracie is a UFC Hall-of-Famer, Martial Arts Legend, and the man who spread Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. In 1993, the UFC was created as a martial arts tournament to test which martial art was the best. And as one of the smaller Gracie’s, Royce was entered into UFC 1 to showcase brazilian jiu jitsu, and he did not disappoint. He tapped the one gloved boxer from sheer panic, choked the superhuman Ken Shamrock, and submitted Kickboxer Gerard Gordeau to become the winner of UFC 1 and show the world you need jiu jitsu to fight. But one tournament wasn’t enough, as Royce returned for UFC 2 to submit everyone and become the tournament champion again. UFC 3 wouldn’t go as planned because after submitting Kimo Leopoldo, Royce was too injured to fight again, so Steve Jennum would go on to win UFC 3. Royce Returned for UFC 4, submitting everyone, including the wrestling beast Dan Severn to win the tournament. Royce would go to a draw with Ken Shamrock at UFC 5, ending his UFC career with his legacy being how he #shorts #ufc #mma #bjj #fighting #mixedmartialarts #mmafighter #mmanews #conormcgregor #connormcgregor #espnmma #khabib #khabibnurmagomedov #grappling #boxing #kickboxing #wrestling #judo #danawhite #joerogan #edsonbarboza #francisngannou #jonjones #danielcormier #tjdillashaw #petyryan #dustinporier #justingaethje #michaelchandler #bellator #mmafighter #michaelbisping #andrewtate #jakepaul #jiujitsu #derricklewis #demetriousjohnson #mightymouse #henrycejudo #dominickcruz #alexandervolkanovski #maxholloway #brianortega #yairrodriguez #colbycovington #kamaruusma #leonedwards #gilbertburns #khamzatchimaev #israeladesanya #roberwhittaker #yoelromero #paulocosta #jaredcannonier #darrentill #paddypimblett #paddythebaddy #gloverteixera#UFC287 #UFC288 #UFC 289
