How fighters make cash before making it to the big leagues
Becoming an MMA fighter takes a life of sacrifice and hard work. To make it to the big show requires a lot of dedication and...
New Me, Familiar Opponent: Jessica-Rose Clark and the comeback trail
In her own words, it took Jessica-Rose Clark 28 years to realize that if she can't do the thing she loves most when the going...
Mojahed Fudailat: The Hilarious 3D MMA Animator
The 3D artist, animator and motion graphic artist Mojahed Fudailat lives in Amman, Jordan and loves Mixed Martial Arts. He has 24.7k followers on Twitter,...
Who is the Man Behind The Rock’s New Movie?
After the recent UFC 245 press conference, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson announced he would be producing and starring in an upcoming movie based on the...
Former UFC flyweight contender Sergio Pettis headed to Bellator
Despite coming out victorious in his last fight, perennial flyweight contender, Sergio Pettis, has now parted ways with the UFC. Sergio Pettis, the younger brother...
Nate Diaz: Most gangster moments inside the Octagon
Nate Diaz (20-11) is slated to headline Madison Square Garden in one of the most anticipated fights of the year at UFC 244 on November...
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...
The Top MMA Podcasts You Should Be following
MMA fans are about as die-hard as it comes in regards to supporting their product. Whether it's a PPV event or local show, the social...
BMF Belt: Super Necessary or Super Silly?
In case you live under a rock, in one of the most anticipated bouts of 2019, Nate Diaz will take on the red hot Jorge...
Gym Series: American Kickboxing Academy is standing the test of time
When you ask Javier Mendez why he opened American kickboxing Academy (AKA), he will tell you it was a way for him to live the...
Once upon a time in Mexico: Irene Aldana reflects on her MMA homecoming
One of Mexico's most notable fighting daughters hails from the city of Guadalajara and fights out of Lobo Gym. While the gym homes three of...
Discussing Khabib Nurmagomedov and Daniel Cormier with Javier Mendez
The Scrap had a chance to sit down and ask a few burning questions to Javier Mendez, founder of AKA in San Jose, CA. Many...
Behind the Scenes — A Fighter’s Sacrifices
The crowd is excited on fight night. The sound of cheering and excitement is heard throughout the venue. However, the road behind a fighter’s travel...
Tom Aspinall wants to fight as much as possible before bursting onto the world scene
Heavyweight prospect Tom Aspinall (6-2) will look to make it three wins in a row at Cage Warriors 107 on Sept. 28. The 26-year-old from...
The Process: UFC rankings and their panelists
If there is one thing that I remember the most from high school in my mischief filled English and writing classes - from a writing...
Gym Series: Niagara Top Team is a mecca for up and coming fighters in Canada
Think that MMA is not a big deal in Ontario, Canada? Think again. In the small town of St. Catharines, Niagara Top Team is quickly...
Five of 2019’s best MMA fighters from Washington state
There are plenty of great fighters scattered across the United States of America. Looking specifically at the West Coast, Washington state is home to several...