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Royce Gracie

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Royce Gracie

Biography

Royce Gracie won the first UFC tournament in November 1993, using Brazilian jiu-jitsu against larger opponents. He went on to win three of the first four UFC tournaments. In November 2003, the UFC inducted him into the Pioneer Wing of its Hall of Fame.

Sources for this profile

  • UFC Hall of Fame — Royce Gracie(opens in a new tab)

    • Royce Gracie won the first UFC tournament in November 1993, using Brazilian jiu-jitsu against larger opponents.

      Where in the source: The Original Ultimate Fighter, first paragraph

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    • Royce Gracie won three of the first four UFC tournaments.

      Where in the source: The Original Ultimate Fighter, first paragraph

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    • In November 2003, the UFC inducted Royce Gracie into the Pioneer Wing of its Hall of Fame.

      Where in the source: Profile subtitle: Pioneer Wing - November 2003

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  • UFC Hall of Fame FAQ(opens in a new tab)

    • The UFC Hall of Fame FAQ lists Royce Gracie as inducted in 2003.

      Where in the source: Who is currently in the UFC Hall of Fame? — Pioneer Wing

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