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Rickson Gracie
A member of the iconic Gracie family, Rickson Gracie revolutionized jiu-jitsu to modern-day MMA, boasting an undefeated 11-0 record and continuing to teach jiu-jitsu to this day.
Royce Gracie
As the first UFC champion of all time, Royce Gracie won the tournament in 1993 with three fights in one night, solidifying his legacy as a true pioneer of the sport and a trailblazer for jiu-jitsu in modern-day MMA.
Ken Shamrock
Aside from his memorable bouts in UFC, Ken Shamrock crossed over to the WWE in the late 1990s and held the Intercontinental Championship, facing off against wrestling legends like The Rock and Steve Austin.
Chuck Liddell
Chuck Liddell, the UFC's top pay-per-view star in the early 2000s, played a significant role in the sport's mainstream success with legendary fights against Ortiz and Couture, paving the way for MMA to reach new heights.
Bas Rutten
A Dutch-American kickboxer who transitioned to MMA, Bas Rutten fought without weight classes and later ventured into acting, appearing in various Hollywood films after retiring from the sport.
