This week saw the 31-year anniversary of the night that changed the fight game forever.
On November 12th 1993, Royce Gracie stepped into the Octagon for the inaugural Ultimate Fighting Championship tournament and gave a breathtaking exhibition of the effectiveness of Brazilian jiu jitsu in a combat sports setting.
A trio of quickfire submission wins over Art Jimmerson, Ken Shamrock and Gerard Gordeau saw the unassuming, pyjama-clad individual crowned the first ever UFC champion and completely changed our understanding of the effectiveness of the various martial arts.