The name “Mamed Khalidov” (35-7-2) doesn’t mean an awful lot to the average MMA fan, particularly those located in the Western portion of the globe. But for almost a decade it has had a different […]
Author: Steven Rae
Steven Rae is a combat sports journalist who primarily covers MMA and Boxing. While usually focusing on in-depth stories, Steven often tries his hand at analytical breakdowns.
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Is Bellator’s bantamweight division the real deal?
On October 2, ESPN confirmed that UFC veteran Brett Johns, the first Welshman to be signed by the premier MMA organization, had penned a multi-fight deal with Bellator. The news came just hours after the […]
Bellator 248 Fight Card Preview: Michael ‘Venom’ Page vs. Ross Houston
October is a historic month for mixed martial arts in France, as the first sanctioned event in the nation’s history is set to take place on Thursday the 8th; a Grand Prix promoted by MTGP. […]
Quintet sign convicted rapist and Olympic gold medalist Masato Uchishiba
Quintet has signed convicted rapist and Olympic gold medalist Masato Uchishiba, according to a report by Gong. Masato Uchishiba is a two-time Olympic medalist, having captured gold at both the 2004 and 2008 games. A […]
Dave Leduc vs. Cyrus Washington rematch to take place on U.S. soil
On October 6, combat sports promotion Sparta Sports and Entertainment released the news that they would be hosting the U.S Lethwei debut of World Lethwei Championship (WLC) titleholder Dave Leduc, the promotions main poster boy. […]
Casey Kenney, Nathaniel Wood set to meet at UFC 254
Last weekend, UFC Fight Island 4 saw bantamweight Casey Kenney (14-2) pick apart Heili Alateng en route to a unanimous decision victory. Despite not finishing his opponent, Kenney claimed at least one 10-8 round on […]
Shohjahon Ergashev: The Breakdown
The country of Uzbekistan is located in Central Asia and is called home by some 32 million citizens. Known for its picturesque scenery and ethnic diversity, the double-landlocked nation is slowly but surely making waves […]
The evolution of the calf kick from Arona to Gaethje
Due to the sports youthful age, we are in a constant stage of development in the world of mixed martial arts, witnessing hundreds upon hundreds of new tricks and techniques being carefully constructed and implemented […]
MMA History: Takanori Gomi captures gold
2007 saw the end of an era for Japanese mixed martial arts. On October 4 of that year, world-renowned MMA promotion PRIDE Fighting Championships was officially shut down by parent company Zuffa, who opted to […]
What lies in store for free agent Michael Chandler?
Following a first-round knockout over former UFC champion Benson Henderson at BELLATOR 243, promotional poster boy “Iron” Michael Chandler officially became a free agent. The Florida-based Michael Chandler has been a key stablemate of Bellator’s […]
Helio Gracie linked to 1930’s Brazilian fascism movement
Helio Gracie will always be held accountable as one of the founding fathers of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a martial art that rapidly spread throughout South America and their Nothern counterparts. His family were at the forefront […]
Invicta FC champ Julija Stoliarenko set for UFC return, meets Yana Kunitskaya
Earlier today, news broke that top bantamweight contender Ketlen Vieira had been removed from her August 8 bout with Yana Kunitskaya for unknown reasons. Just hours later, the promotion found a savior in Julija Stoliarenko […]
Fights to make for UFC 251 winners
Ultimately, UFC 251 proved to be a success for both the UFC and fight fans. The immensely stacked event lived up to all the hype, providing plenty of action for those quarantined at home. Serving as […]
UFC 251: Three sleeper bouts you need to check out
Fight Island is officially upon us, and what better way to kick things off with a stacked card featuring two insanely competitive title fights. After the removal of Gilbert Burns in his UFC 251 main […]
What are The Scrap’s favorite MMA comebacks?
Not too long ago, six members of The Scrap broke down five different MMA rivalries in a bid to prove that their favorite was the sports best. From Ronda Rousey’s emphatic feud with Miesha Tate […]
UFC Vegas 4: Main Card Preview with Predictions
After officially debuting in the Apex Center three weeks ago, the UFC is set to return with one last card before Fight island, which takes the main stage on July 11. We’ve seen Cynthia Calvillo […]
Ryan Gracie: The bad boy of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
The Gracie name is undoubtedly one of the most recognizable surnames in all of sports, with their jiu-jitsu empire and long-lasting lineage being a testament to this. Their family birthed not only modern jiu-jitsu as […]