It all began at UFC 1, when this twig of a man (compared to everyone else who entered the Octagon), Gracie stepped inside the cage against “The World’s Most Dangerous Man” Shamrock, the world thought he was in for a beat down. However, it didn’t take long for the pajama wearing Brazilian to get the job done.
UFC 1: The Beginning – November 12, 1993 (Stats after watching the fight on UFC Fight Pass)
Royce Gracie:
Standing Strikes: 0
Standing Kicks: 0
Strikes from Top Position: 1
Thigh Kicks from the Bottom: 11
Sub Attempts: 1
Takedowns: 0 for 1
Dominant Position : 1Total Strikes: 12
Total Submission: 1
Total Takedowns: 0Ken Shamrock:
Standing Strikes: 0
Strikes from Top Position: 0
Head Butts: 0
Submission Attempts: 1
Dominant Position: 0
Takedowns: 0
Sweeps: 1Total Strikes Landed: 0
Total Submission Attempts: 1 with zero threat
Total Takedowns: 0Royce Gracie def.