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A look at the arrival of the Gracies and MMA to the United States in the 1980's

In keeping with the Bloody Elbow tradition of belated birthday wishes, a day after Rorion Gracie's 60th Birthday is the ideal time to wish a true martial arts pioneer happy birthday.

A look back at the early evolution of mixed martial arts and vale tudo fighting in Brazil with an emphasis on Carlson Gracie.

Mark Hewitt has written a fine sequel to his history of Catch Wrestling.

MMA's week in quotes for the week of January 24th through the 30th.

Royce Gracie writes a letter about the passing of his father Helio.

Legendary Grand Master Helio Gracie Passes Away

Yesterday was Helio Gracie's 95th Birthday.  If one man can be said to be the Grandfather of MMA, Helio Gracie is that man. A Brazilian, Helio and his brother Carlos kept traditional jiu jitsu...