All MMA fightersRon van Clief
“The Black Dragon”
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Profile
| Full name | Ronald Van Clief |
|---|---|
| Nickname | The Black Dragon |
| Date of birth | 25 Jan 1943 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | New York City, USA |
| Lives in | New York City, USA |
| Division | Not added yet |
| Team | Not added yet |
| Height | 175 cm (5′9″) |
| Reach | Not added yet |
| Stance | Not added yet |
| Years active | 1994 |
| Status | Not added yet |
| Pro debut | 16 Dec 1994 |
| Last fight | Loss vs Royce Gracie, 16 Dec 1994 |
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Background
American martial artist and actor from Brooklyn, known for 1970s martial arts films, who fought Royce Gracie at UFC 4 in 1994 aged 51. He founded the Chinese Goju system and served in the US Marine Corps.
Fight history
1 professional fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Event | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Royce Gracie | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 1 | 3:49 | UFC 4: Revenge of the Warriors | 16 Dec 1994 | Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA | Pro debut |