UFC 145: Who Is Better: Team Jackson or the Blackzilians?

UFC 145 is almost here, and that means Jon Jones will finally defend his UFC light-heavyweight title against former teammate Rashad Evans. 

Before Jones beat Mauricio "Shogun" Rua for the title last year, he and Evans were viewed as friends, and even brothers. 

But since Jones won the title after filling in for an injured Evans, the two have become bitter rivals. 

Evans even left his long-time home gym, Jackson's MMA. 

Since opening the gym in 2000, Greg Jackson has trained some of the best fighters in MMA history. 

Along with coaching Evans and Jones to championships, Jackson has worked with UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre, interim welterweight champ Carlos Condit, Shane Carwin, Clay Guida, and many other top fighters. 

While Evans had to make the difficult choice to leave the gym that made him a star, he found a home with the Blackzilians. 

Although newer than Jackson's camp, the Florida-based gym has picked up steam recently by signing guys like Evans, former Jackson MMA standout Melvin Guillard and former Strikeforce heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem. 

While Jackson's camp may be the strongest in the game today, it's easy to understand why Evans and Guillard wanted to leave. 

Since Jackson is surrounded by so many top fighters, there will be times when two teammates run into each other. To make matters worse, a title could be at stake. 

It may also be hard for fighters to have the one-on-one time with Jackson that is so valuable to a fighter. 

But, while the Blackzilians have adjusted to fit the needs of its fighters, some members of their gym have come under controversy.

Anthony "Rumble" Johnson was cut by the UFC after missing weight for the third time and Overeem is in danger of missing out on his heavyweight title shot after recently failing a random drug test. 

If Evans can beat Jones, it would bring some good news to the team and give them greater recognition. 

But when it comes to the best overall team, longevity and proven results, it's hard to go against what Greg Jackson has put together over the last 12 years.