The Downfall & Return of Velveteen Dream
Before today's wrestling boom and renaissance, several names were seen as the industry's future—long before Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes took the lead. Newer fans...
Top OMG Moments in MMA
As fans of mixed martial arts, not only do we love it, but we watch it to be entertained. This combat sport has such a...
Debut Prospect of the Week: Taylor Cahill
Taylor Cahill is a 25-year-old mixed martial artist based out of Somerset County, Pennsylvania. The young prospect is a product of Indio Dojo in Pittsburgh....
Regional Risers: Mark Ewen
The regional circuit in the United Kingdom continues to shine, with the talent coming through the amateur ranks improving tremendously. In this article series, I...
The Fab Five Worldwide, Part One
When scouting up-and-coming talent; the U.S., Russia, Brazil, and the UK is who typically develops the most MMA talent. In this feature, top prospects from...
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....
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...
Fans Should Never Forget Evander Holyfield’s Legacy
Following the recent ruling out of Oscar De La Hoya’s return to the ring against Vitor Belfort, the former cruiserweight and heavyweight champion of the...
10 Bantamweights That Could Fill a Future PFL Bracket
Season 3 of PFL has been the best one yet, but there could be more weight calsses added to the PFL bracket. With multiple upsets,...
Pro Wrestling Spotlight: Sam Leterna
The wonderful world of pro wrestling has plenty of interesting people involved in it, and one of them is Sam Leterna. Sam is multi-talented, going...
Taking Control: Claressa Shields Betting On Herself
Over the years, women’s boxing has consistently featured some of the best bouts in boxing today. Several of today’s top stars are located in and...
2021: A Fresh Start for Franchon Crews-Dezurn
As the calendar flipped from 2020 to 2021, it marked a new beginning for Franchon Crews-Dezurn. The WBC and WBO Super-Middleweight Champion returns to the...
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...
MMA History: Jason Miller Defeats an Icon
"Long live your idols, may they never be your rivals" are some of the first words uttered at the beginning of J Cole's 'Let Nas...
Unusual Fighters Who Broke the Mold in Combat Sports
When one thinks of the stereotypical fighter, images of fit, cauliflower-eared men and women come to mind. Just like any other sport, there are anomalies...
Invicta FC: A Farm System Unlike Any Other
Invicta FC is the world's largest mixed martial arts promotion in the world where all of the competitors are female. At times, it feels like...