“Kids wake up in the morning and say, 'I want to be a UFC fighter one day,' just like they do in baseball.”

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He is saying that being a UFC fighter has become a childhood aspiration for some kids, in the same way that baseball careers inspire other children. The quote suggests that mixed martial arts has gained mainstream appeal and visibility.

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Originally said in English.

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About Royce Gracie

Brazilian former professional mixed martial artist

Royce Gracie is a Brazilian former professional mixed martial artist, known for his early success in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and for helping shape the rise of modern mixed martial arts. He is a member of the Gracie jiu-jitsu family and a UFC Hall of Famer. Gracie also competed in PRIDE Fighting Championships, K-1’s Dynamite!! series, and Bellator. His career is closely associated with Brazilian jiu-jitsu and with the period when mixed martial arts was still defining its public identity.

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