Everything to know about Royce Gracie's win at UFC 1

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The first ever UFC's event took place almost 30 years ago and introduced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to the world. Royce Gracie's incredible moves made him the winner of the tournament but there's more to it, dig in to find out. [{ "selector": ".qwdwu-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(-151px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".xmopg-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 279px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".annck-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

What?

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The Ultimate Fighting Championship which was later renamed UFC 1: The Beginning was the first mixed martial arts event by the UFC. It was held at the McNichols Sports Arena in Denver, Colorado, United States, on November 12, 1993. [{ "selector": ".mwxkq-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 457px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

What Did Gracie Do?

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Royce Gracie who is a Jiu-Jitsu practitioner competed in three fights and submitted all three opponents and ultimately won the tournament. [{ "selector": ".owwzs-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 505px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Gracie's Win

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Gracie defeated Gerard Gordeau via submission due to a rear naked choke and won the tournament. [{ "selector": ".cgigb-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 529px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Gracie's Historical Victory

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Gracie became the first fighter to win three UFC tournaments as he later went on to win the tournament at UFC 2 and UFC 4. [{ "selector": ".ixnwg-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 529px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Took Jiu-Jitsu to New
Heights

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Gracie’s incredible tournament win is significant as it brought his family’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu into the limelight. During his post-fight interview, he mentioned that he was thankful for his family. [{ "selector": ".qknda-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 481px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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Everything to know about Royce Gracie's win at UFC 1

What?

What Did Gracie Do?

Gracie's Win

Gracie's Historical Victory

Took Jiu-Jitsu to New
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Everything to know about Royce Gracie's win at UFC 1

What?

What Did Gracie Do?

Gracie's Win

Gracie's Historical Victory

Took Jiu-Jitsu to NewHeights

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Took Jiu-Jitsu to New
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