Land Of The Dragons: Wales’ Rising MMA Prospects
Scenic valleys, rich folklore and plenty of sheep; all things which identify the rural country of Wales. Mixed Martial Arts is rarely something associated with...
10 bold regional MMA predictions for 2021
In 2020, the regional scene took a big hit. With only about 3% of fighters able to stay active and few promotions putting on shows,...
MMA needs to embrace aspects of Professional Wrestling
The origins of MMA are heavily linked to those of pro wrestling. In a way, you can say pro wrestling is MMA's big brother. The...
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...
Regional Prospects to Watch: Midwestern & Northeastern U.S.
Many regional prospects suffered because it was a challenging year for MMA with the global pandemic. COVID may have put a halt to sports for...
Quickfire Analysis: How Ilia Topuria knocked out Damon Jackson
The nation of Georgia is quickly developing into an MMA hotbed, with a wealth of talent making a name for themselves within the UFC over...
Jeremy Kennedy on Bellator Debut, Fighting Alexander Volkanovski
At the age of 28, Jeremy Kennedy feels like he is just entering his prime. Yet, the Canadian already has a wealth of experience throughout...
Top ‘What If’s’ of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s MMA Career
Now officially considered one of the best MMA fighters today, Khabib Nurmagomedov leaves behind a legacy to remember. Retiring 29-0, there is no questioning what...
Trading places, former RIZIN champ Seo Hee Ham headed to ONE Championship
A matter of days ago, RIZIN announced that Seo Hee Ham had vacated her super atomweight crown. The reason as to why has now been...
Mamed Khalidov, Scott Askham, and the 32 seconds that were
The name "Mamed Khalidov" (35-7-2) doesn’t mean an awful lot to the average MMA fan, particularly those located in the Western portion of the globe....
The evolution of the calf kick from Arona to Gaethje
Due to the sports youthful age, we are in a constant stage of development in the world of mixed martial arts, witnessing hundreds upon hundreds...
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...
Tristan Connelly is on the road to recovery and will be back soon
Behind The Grind recently caught up with Canadian UFC welterweight Tristan “Boondock” Connelly (14-6) as he was sitting outside on a sunny day enjoying the...
Community Journal Entry: I’m a MMA mom watching my son’s dream become a reality
Firstly, I am a mother, and I started writing for The Scrap News about a year ago. So, what’s a mom doing writing about the...
Nick Maximov wants UFC call after he gets ‘quick win’ at LFA 88
Nick Maximov (4-0) will make his LFA debut this Friday when he meets Tresean Gore (2-0) in a light heavyweight bout at LFA 88 going...
Jennifer Maia: A Cinderella story come true by earning a UFC title shot
When UFC flyweight Jennifer Maia (18-6-1) found out her fight with Viviane Araujo was canceled for the second time it was bittersweet. Maia was scheduled...
Helio Gracie Linked to 1930s Brazilian Fascism Movement
Helio Gracie is widely regarded as one of the founding fathers of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a martial art that rapidly spread throughout South America and beyond....