In this original interview for Bloody Elbow by Team One Productions, Chuck Norris relates the story of the first time he met and trained with the legendary Gracie family in Brazil. Chuck describes grappling with Royce, Rickson and Helio Gracie.
Ben Thapa takes a look at the Gracie stomp, made famous by Royce Gracie at UFC 1 and subsequent tournaments, and the counters, variants and the overall goal of controlling distance in a fight.
A look at the arrival of the Gracies and MMA to the United States in the 1980's
Jonathan Snowden looks back at one of MMA's most epic matches -- Kazushi Sakuraba vs. Royce Gracie 1. Read it at SBNation.
Video: Royce Gracie has made no secret of his desire to return for one final bout at UFC Rio
UFC 1 competitor, Art Jimmerson, has taken up training BJJ in a gi at the UFC Gym in Rosemead, California, where he serves as a boxing instructor. Still rocking his famous one glove, Jimmerson has recently campaigned for a rematch with Royce Gracie at UFC: Rio this August. Photo: FullMount.co.uk
The first superstar of the UFC could return when they go back to Brazil in August 2011.
A review of Bloody Elbow's award-winning MMA history series.
