09/08/2026
Rorion Gracie co-created the original UFC to put Brazilian jiu-jitsu on the map, and one of his smartest moves was choosing Royce to represent the family. Not because Royce was necessarily the best fighter, but because he looked like the least likely guy to dominate much bigger opponents and prove BJJ worked.
Hear more stories about the early days of BJJ on today’s episode with the legendary Carlson Gracie Jr. — out now!