15
Brazil87%
Finish Rate
2
KO / TKO
11
Submissions
1993
Pro Debut
Biography
Royce Gracie is a Brazilian former professional mixed martial artist. Gracie gained fame for his success in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is a member of the Gracie jiu-jitsu family, a UFC Hall of Famer, and is considered to be one of the most influential figures in the history of mixed martial arts (MMA). He also competed in PRIDE Fighting Championships, K-1's MMA events, and Bellator. In 1993 and 1994, Gracie was the tournament winner of UFC 1, UFC 2 and UFC 4, which were openweight single-elimination tournaments with minimal rules.
UFC Stats
Official · ufc.comStriking accuracy41%
Takedown accuracy0%
0.88
/ min
Sig. strikes landed
1.13
/ min
Sig. strikes absorbed
0
/ 15 min
Takedowns
0.76
avg
Submissions
0
avg
Knockdowns
UFC debut Nov. 12, 1993Born Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
How He Wins
KO / TKO2
Decision2
Submission11
Finish Rate
87%
13 of 15
wins by finish
wins by finish
Recent Form
W
D
W
L
D
W
D
L
W
W
Mixed Martial Arts20 Bouts
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win |  Ken ShamrockH2H | TKO (knee and punches) | R1 | Bellator 149 | Feb 19, 2016 |
| Win |  Kazushi SakurabaH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Dynamite!! USA | Jun 2, 2007 |
| Loss | Matt HughesH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | UFC 60 | May 27, 2006 |
| Draw | Hideo TokoroH2H | Draw | R2 | K-1 PREMIUM 2005 Dynamite!! | Dec 31, 2005 |
| Win | Akebono TaroH2H | Submission (omoplata) | R1 | K-1 PREMIUM 2004 Dynamite!! | Dec 31, 2004 |
| Draw | Hidehiko YoshidaH2H | Draw (time limit) | R2 | PRIDE Shockwave 2003 | Dec 31, 2003 |
| Loss | Kazushi SakurabaH2H | TKO (corner stoppage) | R6 | PRIDE Grand Prix 2000 Finals | May 1, 2000 |
| Win | Nobuhiko TakadaH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R1 | PRIDE Grand Prix 2000 Opening Round | Jan 30, 2000 |
| Draw | Ken ShamrockH2H | Draw (time limit) | R1 | UFC 5 | Apr 7, 1995 |
| Win | Dan SevernH2H | Submission (triangle choke) | R1 | UFC 4 | Dec 16, 1994 |
| Win | Kimo LeopoldoH2H | Submission (armbar) | R1 | UFC 3 | Sep 9, 1994 |
| Win | Patrick SmithH2H | TKO (submission to punches) | R1 | UFC 2 | Mar 11, 1994 |
| Win |  Gerard GordeauH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R1 | UFC 1 | Nov 12, 1993 |
| Win | Keith HackneyH2H | Submission (armbar) | UFC 4 Tournament Semifinal. | 1 | — |
| Win | Ron van CliefH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 4 Tournament Quarterfinal. | 1 | — |
| Win | Remco PardoelH2H | Submission (lapel choke) | UFC 2 Tournament Semifinal. | 1 | — |
| Win | Jason DeLuciaH2H | Submission (armbar) | UFC 2 Tournament Quarterfinal. | 1 | — |
| Win | Minoki IchiharaH2H | Submission (lapel choke) | UFC 2 Tournament Opening Round. | 1 | — |
| Win | Ken ShamrockH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 1 Tournament Semifinal. | 1 | — |
| Win | Art JimmersonH2H | Submission (smother choke) | UFC 1 Tournament Quarterfinal. | 1 | — |
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