The highly anticipated Dana White’s Contender Series is back. After a few changes on the card, Week 2 will be headlined by a pair of middleweight prospects when Joseph Pyfer takes on Dustin Stoltzfus. The […]
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Mason Fowler vs. Craig Jones rematch will headline SUG 17, full card announced
Submission Underground (SUG) was around long before COVID, but has taken off while COVID has wreaked havoc in the world. SUG is one of the few combat sports promotions holding events while most of the […]
Calvin Kattar vs. Dan Ige will shape the future of featherweight division
Calvin Kattar and Dan Ige will carve out the future of the featherweight division when they meet on Fight Island. Kattar is the #6 ranked fighter in the division, and Ige ranks #10, right behind […]
Sparta Combat League returns with unique live crowd setup in Wyoming
Sparta Combat League officially returns to action on July 11 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The Colorado-based promotion was able to solidify a venue and location just months after announcing their drive-in style innovation to bring regional […]
Guide to the Prelims: UFC 251
Fight Island is officially open for business, with UFC 251 setting the stage for a busy July in the UFC. The Fight Island’s existence had been debated before announcing the location, Yas Island. At the […]
Your go-to guide for Dana White’s Contender Series, Season 4
The highly anticipated Dana White’s Contender Series will start up again in August. Postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the kick-off show for Season 4 will happen on August 4th inside the UFC Apex Arena. To […]
REPORT: Kenny Cross vs. Kevin Syler targeted for Dana White’s Contender Series
Kenny Cross officially gets a dance partner for August 4th. Multiple people with knowledge of the promotion’s plans confirmed to The Scrap that a bout between the Michigan standout and Kevin Syler is reportedly in […]
Justin Wetzell vs. Jacob Thrall rebooked for LFA 85
An exciting featherweight clash just got rebooked for LFA 85. Justin Wetzell is set to take on Jacob Thrall in Sioux Falls, SD. The matchup was originally scheduled at bantamweight for April, however, the COVID-19 […]
Guide to the Prelims: UFC 250
UFC 250 is shaping out to be another huge card for the UFC. The event will be held in the UFC Apex on Saturday, June 6th. UFC 250 has a crazy main card as many […]
With COVID restrictions easing, Nick Maximov is ‘preparing for SUG 14 more seriously’
Nick Maximov returns to Submission Underground on May 31 to take on Adam Fugitt at SUG 14. Just over a month after tapping via heel hook to BJJ black belt, Joe Baize at SUG 13, […]
Five weight classes UFC should consider for TUF reboot
With talks of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) coming back, there is always intrigue around the coaches and weight class being represented. TUF has seen been a reliable pipeline for talent in the UFC. The show […]
Sparta Combat League hopes to bring back live fights Drive-In style
Sparta Sports and Entertainment CEO, Jeff Cisneros revealed a new fight event setup for this summer that will be sure to start a new trend in regional MMA and Boxing. During these hard times with COVID-19 […]
Guide to the Prelims: UFC 249
UFC is officially back for UFC 249 on May 9th in Jacksonville, Florida. Of course there will be no fans because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but we officially have fights, and sports back. The best […]
Regional Resumes: Recruiting against current trend of Contender Series signings
The resume is essential in any job interview, and Contender Series is essentially a job interview for the UFC. With the COVID-19 pandemic not even at its peak in the U.S., it is unknown whether […]
Regional Resumes: Names to consider for DWCS after dominant wins in 2020
The resume is essential in any job interview, and Contender Series is essentially a job interview for the UFC. With the COVID-19 pandemic not even at its peak in the U.S., it is unknown whether […]
Regional Resumes: Following current trend of Contender Series signings
The resume is essential in any job interview, and Contender Series is essentially a job interview for the UFC. With the COVID-19 pandemic not even at its peak in the U.S., it is unknown whether […]
UFC should acquire regional matchups, not book new ones on short notice
There are mixed emotions regarding UFC’s decision to continue finding new venues and fights to salvage cards booked over the next few weeks. Let’s entertain a new perspective though. Whether you agree with UFC’s decision […]