South Bay history: Torrance's Gracie Jiu-Jitsu was genesis for modern-day UFC franchise – Daily Breeze

Royce Gracie, at 178 pounds, became the first UFC champion in 1993 using the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu method to defeat much larger opponents.

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