How Mark Henry Went From Wrestling Dad to One of MMA’s Top Coaches
Something as simple as taking his son to wrestling practice became life-changing for Mark Henry. Going from helping the kids out in wrestling class to...
Retro Rewind: Chyna in today’s WWE
Would Chyna work in today's WWE? Chyna was without a doubt one of WWE's most influential female wrestlers of all time. Gender aside, she was...
The Chinese Takeover: Reflecting on a nation’s growth in MMA
“Listen to the cheering – we just got our championship. It is historical. We are going to show the world China power, letting the world...
Khabib Nurmagomedov says defending belt, not winning new ones is key to improving legacy
Khabib Nurmagomedov is 27-0 and entering the conversation of the greatest fighters of all-time. He is set to defend his lightweight title for the second...
Khabib Nurmagomedov says Conor McGregor rivalry is not finished
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor appeared to settle their differences inside the Octagon at UFC 229. The Russian champion in Nurmagomedov was taking on the...
Gym Series: Jackson Wink Academy has secret recipe for creating world’s best fighters
When thinking about the best MMA gyms in the world, one’s mind immediately goes to Jackson Wink in Albuquerque, NM. I recently spoke with Michael Lyubimov,...
Matt Serra slams Joe Rogan & Dana White for Conor McGregor comments
Conor McGregor has been getting in trouble as of late and recently took to ESPN and apologized for his actions. Yet, some, like Joe Rogan...
Nate Diaz says UFC wanted him to vanish after Conor McGregor loss
Nate Diaz will make his triumphant return at UFC 241 when he takes on Anthony Pettis. When he does, it will be the first time...
Buddy Murphy: What went wrong?
Welcome to the second installment of misused WWE superstars. After feedback from my twitter followers, we're gonna take a look at "The Best Kept Secret,"...
Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins are a power couple, but they need proper booking
There have been multiple wrestling couples throughout the years, Macho Man and Elizabeth, Triple H and Stephanie, and Edge and Lita to name a few....
Valerie Loureda: Destined for Greatness in MMA
Bellator’s 20-year-old Valerie Loureda made her professional MMA debut at Bellator 216 in February and has since fought again at Bellator 222, emerging victorious in...
Looking back at Chael Sonnen’s top feuds and fights of his storied career
"If you never go too far, you will never go far enough." Was a motto "The American Gangster" lived by, which made him one of...
The State of MMA Sponsorships: The PFL – Somethin’ about a Million
The Professional Fighters League held its' first event 1 year ago on June 7, 2018 after rebranding from World Series of Fighting and bringing in...
Jesse Finney on Shamrock FC, the regional scene, and business side of MMA
The Scrap was able to speak with Shamrock FC's CEO and lead promoter, Jesse Finney. In the interview, Jesse talked about the different ways MMA...
The State of MMA Sponsorships: A Digital Deal
The world of streaming is currently in a boom phase. From giants like Netflix + Hulu to the audio merchants like Spotify and Apple Music,...
Wrestling Rewind: The history behind WWE vs. TNA and what went wrong
In the 2000s, a new wrestling company was making headline across the wrestling world. Total Nonstop Action (TNA) was a show that showcased both new...
Ladies of the Indies: Exclusive Interview with Mariah May
There is a massive wrestling community on Instagram, with some accounts amassing thousands of followers and even securing sponsorship deals. Mariah May was one of...