UFC 284: Main Card Preview & Predictions
Superfights are a rare occasion. It's not often we get two champions, both from different weight classes, squaring off to determine who's legacy continues to...
A look at K Guard in MMA: Roman Dolidze
When you think of the nation of Georgia in relation to mixed martial arts, Ilia Topuria and Merab Dvalishvili usually come to mind. Competing at...
The Young King of Pancrase: Rei Tsuruya
In the span of two years, 20 year old Rei Tsuruya has gone from pro debutant to King of Pancrase…
Legends Live Forever: Remembering Kid Yamamoto
Reputation. It’s quite powerful, isn’t it? With the power of changing one’s path in life, reputation has remained important since the very inception of time,...
John Moraga vs. Magomed Bibulatov: Derailing the Train
When discussing the more underrated fighters in the world, former UFC flyweight John Moraga (19-7) deserves a mention. In a promotional stint lasting more than...
The dirty truth behind XFC & CEO Steve Smith
With a reputation of a healthy, fast-growing promotion, Xtreme Fighting Championships has been home for many notable figures such as Poliana Botelho and Nick Newell....
Best of 2021: Michael Chandler makes the jump
In 2021, Michael Chandler made his highly anticipated jump to the UFC. But how did he fare in his debut?
Gunnar Nelson vs. Claudio Silva targeted for UFC London
The UFC is targeting a welterweight bout between Gunnar Nelson and Claudio Silva for UFC London on March 19.
BREAKING: Ilia Topuria in search of new opponent for UFC 270
One of the most anticipated matchups of UFC 270, a featherweight bout between undefeated prospects Movsar Evloev and Ilia Topuria, has reportedly taken a hit....
Best of 2021: Adrian Yanez melts through Randy Costa
2021 had just about everything us fight fans dream of. High stake firefights. Technical wars. Top notch finishes. It's hard to remember everything that happened...
Building Offense: The front kicks of Marlon Vera
Marlon Vera has climbed the list of MMA's most exciting fighters, regularly putting on firefight after firefight in a bid to steal performance bonuses and...
UFC 267: Glover Teixeira and his single leg takedown
With his second title fight right around the corner, divisional favorite Glover Teixeira has the opportunity to right some wrongs when he faces champion Jan...
Patrik Pietila on Usman Nurmagomedov: ‘Everyone makes mistakes when they’re tired’
Bellator 269 takes place on October 23, featuring a main event between heavyweight powerhouses Fedor Emelianenko and Tim Johnson. The fight will determine who remains...
Homeland Prospects: Three U.K. fighters poised for the big show
Several writers from The Scrap have come together to create Homeland Prospects, a series focused on MMA prospects that represent the nations we call home....
Squeeze or Bite? How ‘The Tarantula’ ran through ‘The Doctor’ at UFC 266
UFC 266 was a night to remember for all. In the span of just a few hours, the MMA community witnessed the return of Nick...
BREAKING: Chris Duncan vs. Manuel Gaxhja OFF tonight’s DWCS card
Revealed minutes ago on Instagram, Scottish lightweight Chris Duncan confirmed that his Contender Series bout with Manuel Gaxhja is off just hours before it was...
Matt Bessette was never willing to sacrifice his reputation for safer fights
The sacrifices made to be great are scarcely witnessed by the average joe. For this reason, those such as Georges St. Pierre and Jose Aldo...