Royce Gracie on Jiu-Jitsu, UFC, and the Future of MMA - Fight Back Podcast Ep. 26

Living legend Royce Gracie stopped by the Fight Back Vegas studio to talk about the early days of the UFC, his family's Brazilian jiu-jitsu, the pressure of his family name, how MMA has evolved, where the future of the sport is going, and much more.  Royce Gracie is a Brazilian retired professional MMA fighter, who gained massive fame from his success in the UFC. He is a member of the legendary Gracie jiu-jitsu family, a UFC Hall of Famer, and is considered to be one of the most influential figures in the history of MMA. 00:00 Intro 00:48 Hoist Gracie's Early UFC Days 01:57 Gracie Family Legacy and Training 03:40 The Evolution of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 07:12 The Gracie Challenge and Its Impact 11:45 Training with Legends and Modern Jiu-Jitsu 29:01 Gracie Family in America and UFC Beginnings 35:52 Brazilian Politics and Personal Reflections 40:41 Controversial Beginnings in Jiu-Jitsu 41:16 Global Expansion of Jiu-Jitsu 41:42 Life on the Road: Seminars and Training 42:31 The Pressure of the Gracie Name 43:08 UFC: The Early Days 50:41 The Evolution of Martial Arts 58:09 Challenges and Rivalries in MMA 01:06:20 National Representation in Sports 01:10:53 Audience Questions and Reflections