Luke Fernandez: Bred for the Game
When you grow up with a boxing coach for a father; you're automatically born with a certain type of hunger for competition. Discipline is second...
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...
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...
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...
Curtis Millender on AEW: ‘Orange Cassidy is the man’
Bellator's Curtis Millender is a big fan of All Elite Wrestling. Curtis Millender (17-5 MMA) makes his Bellator return this weekend on the stacked Bellator...
Decision to leave UFC was tough for Sergio Pettis, but opportunities led to Bellator debut
Sergio Pettis makes his Bellator debut this weekend after deciding to part ways with the UFC. He faces Alfred Khashakyan on the main card of Bellator...
Steve Austin Hits Stunner, Chugs Beer in Bad Bunny’s New Music Video
Puerto Rican trap and reggaeton star Bad Bunny recently released a music video featuring a cameo from 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin. Austin appears in Bad...
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...
UFC signs youngest fighter in company history, Chase Hooper to debut at UFC 245
Chase Hooper is officially the youngest fighter in UFC history. “The Teenage Dream” will make his UFC debut at UFC 245 on December 14 in...
Wrestling with the past, Mando Gutierrez always knew he had untapped potential
“People who do this sport for clout or even because they like watching it on TV, they don’t last very long. Pride will get you hurt...
MMA & Hip-Hop: Ranking the best UFC rappers
MMA and Hip-Hop have more similarities than people know. From being discriminated against by the public eye during their start to its mainstream rise, the...
Aaron Jeffery: ‘I want to be in the UFC long term… challenge for titles and make this my life’
Canada has a middleweight prospect to root for during the upcoming season of Contender Series, which airs on ESPN+ for the first time since the...
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[EXCLUSIVE] Alex Gilpin draws fight with champ in PFL debut and wouldn’t want it any other way
Alex Gilpin has faced some of the toughest competition in mixed martial arts and believes he can compete with any featherweight on this planet. He...
Elias Theodorou is a true renaissance man
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[EXCLUSIVE] Megan Olivi & Joseph Benavidez are the textbook definition of a power couple
They started from humble beginnings before earning the ESPN logo in their backdrop. Today, both Megan Olivi and Joseph Benavidez have made names for themselves...
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[EXCLUSIVE] Seven quick style tips to live by from Joseph Benavidez
The Scrap caught up with UFC flyweight Joseph Benavidez to discuss his style, Megan Olivi, his upcoming bout against Jussier Formiga, his fashion icons, and...
There’s More to Joseph Benavidez Than Fighting: ‘You Should Have Different Looks & Open Minds’
Fashion in the fight game has never been more relevant than it is today. Some of the best are writing their legacies, many building their...