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Machado credits the Gracie family's pioneering efforts in popularizing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and establishing the foundation of MMA. He proudly recalls Hoist Gracie's historic run in the early UFC tournaments, where a small, technically skilled fighter dominated much larger opponents—an event that proved the effectiveness of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu on a global stage.
This era marked a paradigm shift in martial arts, showing that technique and strategy could triumph over size and strength, challenging traditional martial arts egos and sparking a worldwide revolution.