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Royce Gracie Getting His Arm Raised In Victory

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In November 12, 1993, the Ultimate Fighting Championship made its first event – The Ultimate Fighting Championship or UFC 1: The Beginning. Held in Denver, Colorado, the mixed martial arts event featured eight fighters, with no weight classes, rounds, or judges, with the fight only ending in a submission, knockout, or towel being thrown by the fighter’s corner. Royce Gracie, despite being the smallest, represented the Gracie clan and showcased the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or BJJ and eventually won the entire contest. This launched both BJJ and MMA to fame, with MMA becoming a multi-billion-dollar industry.