The No. 4 ranked women’s flyweight Jennifer Maia (18-7-1) will take on the No. 9 ranked Jessica “Evil” Eye (15-9) at UFC 264 on July 10. The Scrap recently spoke to Maia who is preparing […]
Category: Interviews
Adrian Yanez has ‘big aspirations’ for his future in the UFC
When UFC bantamweight Adrian Yanez (13-3) spoke with Behind The Grind, he stated that he’s “still on cloud nine” after his TKO win against Gustavo Lopez (12-6) at UFC Vegas 22 in March. Yanez knocked […]
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 […]
Exclusive: Cory McKenna’s Journey To The UFC
Land of the Dragons Episode 1 – Cory McKenna Wales’ first female MMA fighter to grace the octagon with her presence, Cory McKenna, recently took the time to sit down with The Scrap to deliver […]
VIDEO: Bassil Hafez training at Factory X ahead of CFFC title defense
Bassil Hafez knows he’s close to a UFC contract and that’s why the 29-year-old felt a change in scenery would be pivotal in his development as he’s made the move to Colorado to train at […]
Aaron Jeffery looks to capture second regional title at CFFC 93
Dana White’s Contender Series veteran, and LFA headliner Aaron Jeffery (9-2) will compete in the main event of CFFC 93 when he challenges UFC signee and CFFC champion Collin Huckbody (9-2) for the middleweight title […]
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 nature, should you choose to use it. For Luke Fernandez, […]
Steven Nguyen staying ready after quick KO win at LFA 100
Steven Nguyen (7-1) made his LFA debut at the historic LFA 100 card on Feb. 19th. The 27-year-old featherweight got a quick thirty-second KO over Jorge Juarez (5-3) at the Hartman Arena in Park City, […]
VIDEO: Saidyokub Kakharamonov looks to claim gold at CFFC 92
Saidyokub Kakharamonov’s patience paid off as the 25-year-old is set to face Tycen Lynn for the vacant bantamweight title at CFFC 92 on March 11. It will be more than a year when the Team […]
VIDEO: CFFC 93’s Aaron Jeffery expecting a late finish on Collin Huckbody
Aaron Jeffery looks to inch one step closer to a UFC contract when he battles CFFC middleweight champion Collin Huckbody at CFFC 93 “He’s good, he’s a strong grappler he’s got a bunch of wins […]
VIDEO: LFA 99’s Cody Brundage ‘naturally comfortable’ fighting back at 185lbs
DWCS veteran Cody Brundage looks to bounce back from his first career loss against Joseph Kropschot this Friday at LFA 99. The 26-year-old believes he’ll be at his best fighting back in his optimal weight […]
Zac Pauga plans to ‘outclass opponent in every aspect’ at LFA 98
Zac Pauga (1-0) returns to the cage at LFA 98, six months after his promotional and professional debut. The Elevation Fight Team prospect looks to continue his undefeated ways against Ashby Thomas (1-0) in the […]
Josh Fremd believes LFA 98 will ‘be a coming out party’ for his striking
The 2020 LFA Male Fighter of the Year, Josh Fremd (6-1) will take on Bruno Oliveira (8-2) at LFA 98 on January 29. The fight will be the main event of the evening at the […]
The Scrap’s 2020 Interview of the Year: Brandon Sibcy & Brett Martin
In 2020, we had tons of interviews once promotions were able to put on cards. We had a few pro wrestling interviews and boxing interviews, and a ton of MMA ones once The Scrap opened […]
VIDEO: Anthony Romero fighting with chip on his shoulder at LFA 96
Undefeated Anthony Romero looks to capitalize on another opportunity for a UFC contract when he competes in the co-main event this Friday at LFA 96. Originally slated to face Alex Trinidad (5-2), the Canadian will […]
Soe Lin Oo: Lethwei’s Iron Man
The sport of lethwei is riddled with resilient, driven athletes focused on winning fights and securing legacies, taking each day as it comes. As the years draw on, more and more Westerners flock to Myanmar […]
VIDEO: Nick Diaz offered to train Loopy Godinez after LFA title victory
Lupita “Loopy” Godinez not only came away with the LFA strawweight title on Oct. 30 after defeating Vanessa Demopoulos but also gained a fan in Nick Diaz. “Nick Diaz messaged me and followed me (after […]