Best fights of Royce Gracie
Over 22 years as a professional, Royce Gracie has compiled a 15-2-3 (13) record, including four title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Royce Gracie defeats Kazushi Sakuraba in their 2nd fight
On June 2, 2007 Royce Gracie faced Kazushi Sakuraba in a middleweight bout. It was their second meeting. Gracie was 40 years old with a record of 13-2-3, and Sakuraba was 37 with a record of 21-9-1. Gracie was coming off a loss, while Sakuraba was coming off a win. Gracie won via unanimous decision.
2. Royce Gracie draws with Ken Shamrock in their 2nd fight
On April 7, 1995 Royce Gracie fought Ken Shamrock for the vacant inaugural UFC Superfight title. It was their second meeting. Gracie was 28 years old with a record of 11-0, and Shamrock was 31 with a record of 17-3. Gracie was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak and Shamrock was on a 9-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
3. Royce Gracie submits Ken Shamrock in 57 seconds
On November 12, 1993 Royce Gracie faced Ken Shamrock. Gracie was 26 years old with a record of 1-0, and Shamrock was 29 with a record of 4-0. Gracie was coming off a win and Shamrock was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Gracie submitted Ken Shamrock via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
4. Royce Gracie draws with Hideo Tokoro
On December 31, 2005 Royce Gracie faced Hideo Tokoro in a lightweight bout. Gracie was 39 years old with a record of 13-1-2, and Tokoro was 28 with a record of 16-12. Both Gracie and Tokoro were coming off a win. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
5. Royce Gracie draws with Hidehiko Yoshida
On December 31, 2003 Royce Gracie faced Hidehiko Yoshida in a middleweight bout. Gracie was 37 years old with a record of 12-1-1, and Yoshida was 34 with a record of 3-1. Both Gracie and Yoshida were coming off a loss. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
6. Royce Gracie submits Akebono Taro
On December 31, 2004 Royce Gracie faced Akebono Taro. Gracie was 38 years old with a record of 12-1-2, and Taro was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gracie submitted Akebono Taro via omoplata in the 1st round.
7. Royce Gracie loses to Kazushi Sakuraba via KO
On May 1, 2000 Royce Gracie faced Kazushi Sakuraba in a heavyweight bout. Gracie was 33 years old with a record of 12-0-1, and Sakuraba was 30 with a record of 8-1-1. Gracie was coming off a win and Sakuraba was on a 5-fight winning streak. Sakuraba stopped Gracie via TKO in the 6th round.
8. Royce Gracie submits Minoki Ichihara
On March 11, 1994 Royce Gracie faced Minoki Ichihara. Gracie was 27 years old with a record of 3-0, and Ichihara was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gracie was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Gracie submitted Minoki Ichihara via lapel choke in the 1st round.
9. Royce Gracie submits Dan Severn
On December 16, 1994 Royce Gracie fought Dan Severn for the vacant UFC 4 Tournament title. Gracie was 28 years old with a record of 10-0, and Severn was 36 with a record of 2-0. Gracie was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak and Severn was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Gracie submitted Dan Severn via triangle choke in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
10. Royce Gracie KOs Patrick Smith
On March 11, 1994 Royce Gracie fought Patrick Smith for the vacant UFC 2 Tournament title. Gracie was 27 years old with a record of 6-0, and Smith was 30 with a record of 3-1. Gracie was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak and Smith was on a 3-fight winning streak. Gracie stopped Patrick Smith via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.