Royce Gracie's Professional MMA debut
Gracie made his professional debut against Art Jimmerson on November 12, 1993, fighting on the main card of UFC 1: The Beginning.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Art Jimmerson who carried a 0-0-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Royce Gracie beat Art Jimmerson by Submission at 2:18 of Round 1.
Royce Gracie's Ultimate Fighting Championship Career
Gracie made his debut in the UFC against Art Jimmerson on November 12, 1993, fighting on the main card of UFC 1: The Beginning having compiled a 0-0-0 professional MMA record.
Royce Gracie beat Art Jimmerson by Submission at 2:18 of Round 1.
Since his debut, Gracie has gone on to fight a total of 13 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 11-1-1.
Winning the belt: Tournament Championship against Gerard Gordeau
Gracie won the Tournament Championship defeating Gerard Gordeau on November 12, 1993 at UFC 1: The Beginning.
This was Gracie's 1st UFC championship fight.
Royce Gracie beat Gerard Gordeau by Submission at 1:44 of Round 1.
Winning the belt: Tournament Championship against Patrick Smith
Gracie won the Tournament Championship defeating Patrick Smith on March 11, 1994 at UFC 2: No Way Out.
This was Gracie's 2nd UFC championship fight.
Royce Gracie beat Patrick Smith by Submission at 1:17 of Round 1.
Winning the belt: Tournament Championship against Dan Severn
Gracie won the Tournament Championship defeating Dan Severn on December 16, 1994 at UFC 4: Revenge of the Warriors.
This was Gracie's 3rd UFC championship fight.
Royce Gracie beat Dan Severn by Submission at 15:49 of Round 1.
Outside the UFC
After his UFC stint, Gracie took his next fight at PFC on January 30, 2000, fighting against Nobuhiko Takada on the main event of Pride Grand Prix 2000 Opening Round.
Royce Gracie beat Nobuhiko Takada by Decision at 15:00 of Round 1.
Return to Ultimate Fighting Championship
After 5 fights outside of the promotion, Gracie returned to the UFC on May 27, 2006, fighting against Matt Hughes on the main event of UFC 60: Hughes vs Gracie.
At the time of his UFC return, his professional MMA record stood at 13-1-3
Royce Gracie lost to Matt Hughes by KO/TKO at 4:39 of Round 1.
When was Royce Gracie's last win?
Gracie's last win came against Ken Shamrock at Bellator 149 on Friday February 19, 2016. Royce Gracie beat Ken Shamrock by KO/TKO at 2:22 of Round 1.