UFC: Ultimate Royce Gracie (2011)

Just got the Ultimate Gracie Blu Ray and watched both discs through. Ultimate Gracie is the same doc that was aired on Spike TV and if you missed it, it was one of their best docs the UFC has done on a fighter. From Royce's childhood all the way to about present day is told about the first UFC legend plus fighters that fought Royce talk about being submitted by things they never knew existed and present day UFC fighters talk about the first time they saw Royce fight and instantly wanted to train jiu jitsu. The only thing I was disappointed in and gave it 4 stars was there was not enough extra features that I thought were going to be there like the advertisement said( I guess all the behind the scenes and interviews are just in the doc). The extras included are Royce's induction to the UFC Hall of Fame and just about all of Royce's fights in the UFC and in PrideFC, which is nice but the hardcore MMA fan probably already own most of the UFC and Pride DVD's. All in all I do suggest this to any Royce fan or MMA/UFC fan to see where it all started.

For those of you that have followed UFC from the start like I have, this set is MUST have. Royce is the guy who started it all, and even if you just started watching UFC this is a good way to see how the UFC got started. I don't wanna spoil it too much but it's definitely is worth having.

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For generations upon generations, sporting enthusiasts have debated the eternal question of: "Who could beat who in a fight?" Would it be the boxer, kickboxer, karate champion, strongman, or even sumo wrestler? In the early 1990s, the Ultimate Fighting Championship set out to answer that formidable question. With the addition of one Royce Gracie to that tournament, they had their answer: Brazilian Ju-Jitsu ruled supreme.

In the main documentary portion of this film, the life of the youngest Gracie brother is succinctly chronicled. From his family legacy (which ultimately birthed UFC) to his younger years spent in training to his MMA dominance and even his passing of the torch, the documentary covers all the main portions of Royce's life and is extremely interesting for fight fans.

Also included in this set are all of Royce's UFC bouts (including the latest foray against Matt Hughes) as well as some "bonus" fights in Japan's PRIDE league. For UFC fans who remember those "early years", those UFC 1-5 matches will bring back a wave of nostalgia.

Perhaps the most interesting theme of this whole set, however, is the "contradiction in terms" that Royce was to the UFC. On one hand, his family almost single-handedly created the sport and defined its submission-style fighting that is still widely in use today. On the other hand, however, Royce's pure style (staying in the guard position waiting for a mistake to capitalize in) actually ushered in a system of rounds and stand-up rules to the UFC, as the rowdier-than-the-most-of-us fans of the sport did not appreciate the "ground & pound" fights.

Simply put, if you remember (or especially were a fan of) Royce Gracie or the early UFC whatsoever (or are just looking for a history lesson), this is a must-own collection. You really won't need to own anything else of the kind.

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First off I'm a HUGE fan of the UFC have been since I was a kid and Royce Gracie was the first fighter I was in awe of. I was shocked at how a relatively slender man, only 176lbs, could destroy his competition! Men who looked twice his size and with patience and skill he dispatched them one by one including Ken Shamrock, Kimo, Keith Hackney, Pat Smith, and Dan Severn. It's because of this man and his family that the UFC even exsists today and it's great to hear from him about each of his fights, his mindset, and what it meant to represnt his Family's Legacy!

This Blu-Ray set is loaded with extras, not to mention most of his fight including his Pride FC fights! Definitely brought back fond memories of when I watched it on VHS. It's also packaged as a Digibook and has many colorful pages, photos, and facts about Royce. If you're a fan of the UFC I can't see how you can't love this Blu-Ray!

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Awesome doc! I can't believe even all his NHB/MMA fights are here! I only have a problem with the packaging for this set. I feel that every time I take the discs out, they get more damaged or get more scratches.

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