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Ben Askren visits with ESPN’s Ariel Helwani to discuss KO loss to Jorge Masvidal.

Sprawl n Brawl Jul 9, 2019

There's little doubt that Ben Askren is one of the top welterweight fighters in the world, but his wrestling based fighting style and measured persona tend to make him something of a pariah amongst fans who prefer fighters that throw more…

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Revisiting the 209.

Sprawl n Brawl Aug 7, 2016

Hard to believe this was nearly six years ago. Nate coming into his own and delivering his most spectacular win to date with a submission win over Conor McGregor is an illustration of just how far some things have come. Will Nate be able to…

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Urijah Faber on Confidence.

Sprawl n Brawl Jun 4, 2016

Win or lose, 'The California Kid' talks about the importance of believing in yourself against any opponent.

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Frank Mir talks about growing up a loner and finding his path.

Sprawl n Brawl Mar 19, 2015

Frank Mir gives us a peek into his past and dishes on growing up a loner, playing Dungeons and Dragons, and how an introduction to sports ultimately gave him the confidence to express himself on one of the largest stages in the world.…

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MMA 101 – Armed and Dangerous

Sprawl n Brawl Dec 19, 2014

There are a lot of benefits to being in side control. You can knee the body, drop elbows to the face, work toward full mount, and hunt submissions. This month, Robert Drysdale—2007 ADCC World Champion and undefeated professional mixed…

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Sugar in the Tank

Sprawl n Brawl Dec 10, 2014

If you’re hitting the gym hard, make sure you strike the sugar balance. 1. Monosaccharides Also known as simple sugars, monosaccharides include glucose, fructose, and galactose. All carbohydrates consumed in the diet are broken down…

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Fitness – The Shoulder Load

Sprawl n Brawl Nov 25, 2014

Protect your shoulders to stay in the fight. Shoulder pain, whether it’s chronic or acute, is one of the most common injuries for mixed martial artists. During combat sports, the occurrence of shoulder injuries is increased due to impact…

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New Gear – Warm Up in Style

Sprawl n Brawl Oct 16, 2014

1. HAYABUSA Champion Hoodie Fall means brown leaves, cooler temperatures, and lots of football. Whether you’re on your way to the stadium to cheer on your team or on your way to the gym to do work, cover up with the Champion Hoodie from…

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Keeping Inflammation in Check the Natural Way

Sprawl n Brawl Aug 5, 2014

You’ll notice plenty of talk and press about anti-inflammatory foods, supplements and medications these days. Inflammation certainly sounds bad, but is it always so? And what exactly is this seemingly pesky thing? Inflammation is part of…

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UFC middleweight Dan Hardy's training reaches higher levels using yoga

Sprawl n Brawl Jul 11, 2014

Just over a year ago, I began a steady and consistent practice of Bikram yoga. The 90-minute beginning class consists of 26 postures, each performed twice and held for up to 60 seconds. The room is a stifling 105 degrees, with 40 percent…

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