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, […]
Author: Connor Rogowsky
Connor "Rags" Rogowsky is a The Scrap's Co-Founder and a MMA writer during his free time. Rogowsky played football and track collegiately, and holds a Masters of Science in Psychology from Southern New Hampshire University.
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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 […]
Zack Powell returns after long layoff, dominates at PFC 13
If you watched the Prospect FC fights over the weekend, you would have heard popular commentator, Robin Black, sing Zack Powell’s praises after his dominant win at PFC 13. “Pow Pow” returned after a year-long […]
With 58-second TKO win, Anthony Romero claims Inaugural Ohio Combat League lightweight title
With Dana White’s Contender Series news starting to circulate, one name to consider is undefeated Canadian prospect, Anthony Romero. “The Genius” def. Jake Miller in 58 seconds of the first round via TKO to capture […]
Guide to Prelims: UFC 248
UFC 248 has some fighters on the prelims that may find themselves to be household names in short order. Undefeated fighters have a chance to give their name some recognition, and the return of a […]
BREAKING: Antonio Arroyo transported to hospital following UFC 247 weigh-ins
Following the UFC 247 weigh-ins in Houston, Texas, UFC middleweight Antonio Arroyo was found on the floor in obvious pain. UFC officials were notified immediately and an ambulance was called. The cause is still unknown […]
Guide to the Prelims: UFC 247
Here is where you will find the hidden gems in the UFC, you do not want to miss these fights. UFC loves to stack up their PPV cards. Most of the PPVs in 2019 were […]
Guide to the Prelims: UFC 246
Your guide to the UFC 246 prelims features a healthy mix of stars on the rise and established names in MMA. Conor McGregor makes his long awaited return to the Octagon in the main event […]
The Scrap’s 2019 Submission of the Year: Bryce Mitchell’s Twister
2019 was full of jaw dropping finishes and a number of rarely seen submissions that left fans in awe. With many submissions showcasing high difficulty and showmanship, one stood out and ran away with the […]
The Scrap’s 2019 Predictor of the Year: Joel Torres
At The Scrap, we took tally of most UFC card predictions from various staff members and kept track of everyone’s percentages. It was a very close, however, Joel Torres came out on top with the […]
The Scrap’s 2019 MMA Writer of the Year: Jordan Ellis
MMA on The Scrap had a phenomenal year. Our staff was able to interview big names and many regional prospects on the rise. One of the veteran staff members on the site, Jordan Ellis, had […]