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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

Video: Royce Gracie has made no secret of his desire to return for one final bout at UFC Rio

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.

While the UFC is only announcing a hinted return to the country in August of 2011, the truth is Brazil is poised to become a major player in the MMA industry.

Before James Toney ever thought about trying his hand at MMA, a series of pugilists braved combat with martial arts warriors. At the very first UFC, a boxer timidly emerged wearing a single bright red glove. Jonathan Snowden remembers Art Jimmerson and his lone appearance in the Octagon.

At any given time, one man will stand above all his peers as the definitive top fighter in the sport of MMA. We'll call this fighter "The Kingpin," and turn to MMA historian Jonathan Snowden, author of Total MMA, to help us compile a list of the best of the best.

A UFC Hall of Famer will admit to using steroids tonight on HDNet's Inside MMA. The steroid story in MMA continues to pick up steam.

When a Loss is Really a win: Kimo Leopaldo Loses a Fight, Gains a Career Against Royce Gracie at UFC 3.