Royce Gracie

Birthday: 12 December 1966, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Height: 185 cm

Royce Gracie, of the legendary Gracie family, is one of the most prolific and influential MMA fighters in history. He became an 'underdog' hero while changing the landscape of combat sports and revolutionizing martial arts forever. After winning the first UFC Tournament(s) (UFC1, UFC2, UFC4), he proved that with the knowledge of his father's fighting style (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu) a "David" could beat a "Goliath". Royce is the only fighter in history to defeat four opponents in the same night; unlike today, these tournaments had no weight divisions, no time limits and no real rules. In Brazil they were called "Vale Todo" in America it became 'no-holds-barred' and was quickly ruled illegal throughout most of the U.S. In 2003, Royce was the first fighter inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame. His record of 'victories via submissions' remain untouched. Today he's considered an icon, a pioneer, and "The Godfather" of a sport that will be celebrating it's 20th anniversary, November 12th 2013. Show less «

The idea of jiu-jitsu is to give the little guy a chance to beat the big guy.

Watch you mouth you call me lame.

Don't hurt your opponent if you don't have to, submit him.

I can't afford to get hit. I'm not punch-proof

Hi, my name is Royce Gracie. I'm a 4th degree black belt in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and I'm here to prove t...Show more »

Hi, my name is Royce Gracie. I'm a 4th degree black belt in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and I'm here to prove that my family's fighting style is the best. (introduction at the first Ultimate Fighting Championship) Show less «

I go to Disneyland!

He tapped, I let go, and then he tried to continue. I grabbed on to him again, and I told him right ...Show more »

He tapped, I let go, and then he tried to continue. I grabbed on to him again, and I told him right in his ear, "I know you tapped. You know you tapped. But you want to continue? We'll continue." I told the ref, "We know he tapped, but let it go. We're going to continue." I grabbed Shamrock and started to yell in his ear, "Go! Go!" He must have felt by the tone of my voice that I wasn't going to let go a second time." He's like, "No, no - you're right, I tapped." Show less «

I said 'You cheated.' He gave me a look like "So what?" I threw in a couple of head butts and when I...Show more »

I said 'You cheated.' He gave me a look like "So what?" I threw in a couple of head butts and when I got the choke, I held on a little longer than I should have. Let's just say that I didn't feel him tap. Show less «

Jiu-Jitsu is like a philosophy. It helps me learn how to face life.

A black belt only covers two inches of your as* - you have to cover the rest.

I would fight the devil himself if he stepped into the Octagon.