Before JockPharm, when Luis Mantilla was competing in Kickboxing, he would sometimes train at different gyms. In every gym they had their own Facebook groups, and in those groups they would discuss all fight related […]
Author: Katie Vega
Katie Vega is a new MMA, Boxing, and Pro Wrestling Writer for The Scrap. She hopes to finish school in the States after moving from Puerto Rico and continue her pursuit of being a combat sports journalist. Follow Katie on Twitter (@KatieVegaMMA).
With lack of UFC opportunities for Puerto Rican fighters, Jason Ramos eyes TUF reboot
Jason Ramos grew up getting into many fights in school as a kid. By the age of 14, he was introduced to Boxing and now the rest is being written. Most boys who grow up […]
SUG XIV lineup announced, Craig Jones vs. Vagner Rocha set to headline
Submission Underground recently announced their full lineup for SUG 14 on May 31st. The event will once again stream from “SUG Island”. It will be headlined by none other than Craig Jones, as he takes […]
12 regional MMA fighters you should be following on Instagram
The world is currently suffering from boredom during their lockdowns, and if we’re honest, they are likely on social media. Here at The Scrap, we pride ourselves in giving a platform for the fighters who […]
Gym Series: Ichy’s Fighting Academy hopes to produce Puerto Rico’s first UFC fighter
Success has been a long time coming for Coach Ichy Gonzalez, who starting practicing Martial Arts at the age of seven. Ichy started training in 1979, starting with Karate and eventually moving on to Kung […]
Justin Wetzell vs. Jacob Thrall set for LFA 85
An exciting bantamweight clash is scheduled for LFA 85. Justin Wetzell is set to take on Jacob Thrall in the 1STBANK Center. Justin Wetzell (5-1) is coming of consecutive finishes, most recently against Michael Aquilla […]
Six women likely to fight for UFC title in 2020
With dominant champions atop their division, who is likely to fight for the women’s strawweight, flyweight, bantamweight, and featherweight divisions in 2020? Below are six fighters who could get the call this year: Tatiana Suarez […]
Amanda Serrano steps in on short notice to fight Simone Aparecida Da Silva
Seven division champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano was scheduled for a MMA fight on January 25 at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum. Left frustrated by the postponement of Combates America’s planned event in Puerto Rico, Serrano (37-1-1, 27 […]
Regional Prospects to Watch in 2020: Western & Southern United States
Many will say that MMA is now mainstream, however, it hasn’t even reached its peak yet. Fighters are starting to train at a younger age, many college wrestlers are making their transition to MMA, and […]
Steve Austin hits Stunner and chugs beer in Latin star’s new music video
Puerto Rican trap and reggaeton singer Bad Bunny released a music video recently featuring a cameo with Stone Cold Steve Austin. Looks like Austin is keeping busy these days as the Latin star recruited him for his latest […]
7 Puerto Rican MMA fighters you should know about
Although there are very few MMA fighters from Puerto Rico, fighting runs deep in their roots. Many have grown up watching and hearing about some of Boxing’s best to come from La Isla del Encanto. […]
Rachael Ostovich vs. Shana Dobson set for UFC Auckland
UFC Auckland has added a women’s flyweight scrap to the card. A year-long layoff for Rachael Ostovich (4-5) is officially coming to an end as she looks to snap a two-fight losing skid. With losses […]
Monday Morning Gossip: UFC Vancouver, Sasha Banks, Local Fights, & Pull Outs
It’s tea time with The MMA Bitch. It’s your Monday Morning Girl Talk. But don’t worry, my content is for everyone! Mondays after exciting fight cards are my favorite. As usual, I will bring to […]
Monday Morning Gossip: UFC 242, Bellator 226, Becky Lynch, Local Fights, & Twitter Beef
It’s tea time with The MMA Bitch. After being announced as a competitor on The Ultimate Writer, I vowed to bring girl talk to The Scrap. Mondays after exciting fight weeks, I will bring to […]