Photo of Jon Jones and Anderson Silva Sparring at UFC Headquarters Gym Emerges

The superfight between Jon Jones and Anderson Silva finally went down last night, and it didn’t even cost a dime. On Tuesday, UFC President Dana White posted a picture on his Instagram of the two MMA legends engaged in a sparring match at UFC headquarters’ gym. Of course, it wasn’t an actual fight, but it […]

The superfight between Jon Jones and Anderson Silva finally went down last night, and it didn’t even cost a dime. On Tuesday, UFC President Dana White posted a picture on his Instagram of the two MMA legends engaged in a sparring match at UFC headquarters’ gym. Of course, it wasn’t an actual fight, but it […]

Anderson Silva Vows to Return in 2015 During 1st Sparring Session

Anderson Silva continues to work his way back from a nasty leg injury, and he gave UFC fans reason to be excited during a recent sparring session. Not only did he look good moving around, but he also gave a “scout’s honor” to return to fighting in 2015. Silva still has a long way to […]

Anderson Silva continues to work his way back from a nasty leg injury, and he gave UFC fans reason to be excited during a recent sparring session. Not only did he look good moving around, but he also gave a “scout’s honor” to return to fighting in 2015. Silva still has a long way to […]

Johny Hendricks vs. Robbie Lawler: How Safe Sparring May Change Contact Sports

We live in a weird time in sports. For the first time ever, the world is almost as focused on the physical price athletes pay to compete as they are on what happens on the field of play. Long-term effects of contact sports have been a particular focus in this modern era, and while American […]

We live in a weird time in sports. For the first time ever, the world is almost as focused on the physical price athletes pay to compete as they are on what happens on the field of play. Long-term effects of contact sports have been a particular focus in this modern era, and while American […]

Jon Jones and Frank Mir ‘Go at It’ in Impromptu and Awesome Sparring Match

We’ve all seen traditional martial arts demonstrations, those cool (but still mildly goofy when you sit back and watch them objectively) exhibitions where guys kick, punch, throw and twirl around to show off how awesome their style is. Jon Jones and Frank Mir took it upon themselves to do something similar but with mixed martial […]

We’ve all seen traditional martial arts demonstrations, those cool (but still mildly goofy when you sit back and watch them objectively) exhibitions where guys kick, punch, throw and twirl around to show off how awesome their style is. Jon Jones and Frank Mir took it upon themselves to do something similar but with mixed martial […]

Diego Sanchez, Melvin Guillard Dispute Media Report About Past Sparring Sessions

Former MMA teammates under Greg Jackson, Diego Sanchez and Melvin Guillard, both have a bone to pick with a recent media report where “The Young Assassin” was asked his opinion on the recent thriller between Sanchez and Gilbert Melendez at UFC 166.  Speaking to MMA Junkie, Guillard apparently made a bold statement regarding the front-running “Fight […]

Former MMA teammates under Greg Jackson, Diego Sanchez and Melvin Guillard, both have a bone to pick with a recent media report where “The Young Assassin” was asked his opinion on the recent thriller between Sanchez and Gilbert Melendez at UFC 166.  Speaking to MMA Junkie, Guillard apparently made a bold statement regarding the front-running “Fight […]

Palhares’ Ex-Coach: ‘Toquinho’ Hurt People Sparring, Had Excuses for Losses

Former UFC fighter Rousimar Palhares trained at Team Nogueira leading up to his welterweight debut against Mike Pierce, but prior to that, he was a mainstay at the Brazilian Top Team facility.  BTT coach/co-founder Murilo Bustamante is adding to the public outrage against “Toquinho,” who was cut from the UFC for holding a heel hook […]

Former UFC fighter Rousimar Palhares trained at Team Nogueira leading up to his welterweight debut against Mike Pierce, but prior to that, he was a mainstay at the Brazilian Top Team facility.  BTT coach/co-founder Murilo Bustamante is adding to the public outrage against “Toquinho,” who was cut from the UFC for holding a heel hook […]