“There is no sale without the story; no knockout without the setup” The jab is the singular most important punch in Boxing, with it often being the difference between victory and defeat. The same truth […]
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Updated Bellator Rankings: April 10, 2021
Since our inaugural set of Bellator rankings, the organization has produced two shows, both of which featured champions and Grand Prix matchups. Both of these events have caused changes throughout Bellator’s rankings, with noticeable movement […]
GOAT Talk: Who is the greatest lightweight of all time?
The never-ending debate over who the greatest MMA fighter of all-time is always present within the minds of fans, many favoring names such as Georges St. Pierre or Demetrious Johnson. While it’s important to discuss […]
Louie Sanoudakis calls for short-notice UFC shot: ‘I’m a whole different guy right now’
Earlier today, UFC featherweight TJ Laramie announced on Instagram that he had been ruled out of his May 1 bout with Damon Jackson due to undisclosed reasons. With just over a month until the UFC […]
How to watch Bellator 255: Pitbull vs. Sanchez 2, start time, full fight card, preview
Bellator’s upcoming event in Uncasville, Connecticut, on April 2 features multiple exciting athletes seeking to scale the rankings and earn title shots. Headlined by a featherweight title rematch, the event will be streamed live on […]
Dan Hardy reveals past UFC payslip: ‘I fought GSP for $24,000’
The controversies surrounding fighter pay in mixed martial arts are more apparent than ever, with a number of athletes speaking out against promotions – primarily the UFC – for grossly underpaying their athletes. From low-level […]
The Scrap predicts UFC 260
Featured image by @mp97design, Instagram. This weekend on March 26, the UFC delivers their second PPV of the month in an event boasting a heavyweight championship fight. The card showcases some of the promotion’s best […]
The Scrap’s Inaugural Bellator Rankings
For the first time in its history, Bellator will be providing fans with its very own set of rankings, a feature they should have adopted years ago. Despite behind on the times, offering out a […]
Undefeated prospect Jack Shore draws Hunter Azure at UFC Fight Night 188
Undefeated Welsh prospect Jack “Tank” Shore will make his highly-anticipated return to the Octagon on April 10, when he meets dangerous wrestler Hunter Azure, the UFC has confirmed. The promotion confirmed the news on their […]
The Throttler of Toronto: Misha Cirkunov
For all its faults, the light heavyweight division is consistently able to produce intrigue, whether that be through the competing athletes’ personas or fights themselves. Look no further than champion Jan Blachowicz, who reached the […]
The Scrap’s 2020 Breakthrough Fighter of the Year: Brandon Royval
In 2020, approximately 123 fighters made their UFC debut, many of which entered the promotion with a heap of hype behind them. While those with said hype routinely amass a bright spotlight, some athletes do […]
The Scrap’s 2020 Regional KO of the Year: Alex Pereira’s devastating left hook at LFA 95
The regional scene is perhaps the greatest when it comes to emphatic knockouts in mixed martial arts, with the year 2020 continuing this tradition. From Josh Fremd’s brutal knee at LFA 89 to Nathais Frederick’s […]
The Scrap’s 2020 Performance of the Year: Justin Gaethje vs. Tony Ferguson
Technical masterclasses. Short-notice schoolings. Bloody bruisings. All were witnessed inside the cage during 2020. But none compare to Justin Gaethje’s sole triumph of the year that featured all three. Honorable mentions: Brian Ortega vs. Chan […]
The Scrap’s 2020 Upset of the Year: Shana Dobson vs. Mariya Agapova
Upset [noun] – an unexpected result or situation. The story of the underdog is as old as fighting itself and is commonly an outcome that stays close to the heart of fans over time. Who […]
The Scrap’s 2020 Fight of the Year: Zhang Weili vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk
2020 was an extraordinary year for mixed martial arts competition. Aside from a momentary hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the sport continued its winning ways, producing firefight after firefight. Over 100 hours of entertainment […]
Part 2: Predicting every UFC champion at the end of 2021
2020 saw three new UFC champions crowned, with Petr Yan, Deiveison Figueiredo and Jan Blachowicz all claiming gold, respectively. Despite just three changes this calendar year the challengers continued to line up one after the […]
Part 1: Predicting every UFC champion at the end of 2021
2020 saw three new UFC champions crowned, with Petr Yan, Deiveison Figueiredo and Jan Blachowicz all claiming gold. Despite just three changes this calendar year, the challengers continued to line up one after the other, […]