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...
Trash Talk: Good or Bad for the UFC?
Trash talk is a form of building up hype for a fight. It's not a bad thing, especially when the athletes are going back and forth with...
MMA & Hip-Hop: Ranking the best UFC rappers
MMA and Hip-Hop have more similarities than people know. From being discriminated against by the public eye during their start to its mainstream rise, the...
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...
Aaron Jeffery: ‘I want to be in the UFC long term… challenge for titles and make this my life’
Canada has a middleweight prospect to root for during the upcoming season of Contender Series, which airs on ESPN+ for the first time since the...
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,...
Elias Theodorou is a true renaissance man
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[EXCLUSIVE] Megan Olivi & Joseph Benavidez are the textbook definition of a power couple
They started from humble beginnings before earning the ESPN logo in their backdrop. Today, both Megan Olivi and Joseph Benavidez have made names for themselves...
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[EXCLUSIVE] Seven quick style tips to live by from Joseph Benavidez
The Scrap caught up with UFC flyweight Joseph Benavidez to discuss his style, Megan Olivi, his upcoming bout against Jussier Formiga, his fashion icons, and...
There’s More to Joseph Benavidez Than Fighting: ‘You Should Have Different Looks & Open Minds’
Fashion in the fight game has never been more relevant than it is today. Some of the best are writing their legacies, many building their...
Medical marijuana doesn’t enhance athletes, it helps them
Medical marijuana is legal in 33 states and the District of Columbia. The plant has been prescribed for patients that suffer from or have cancer,...
Kamaru Usman May Be the First African UFC Champion, But an Entire Continent is Rising
At UFC 235, Kamaru Usman made history by defeating former welterweight champion, Tyron Woodley. He became the first Nigerian to win a major MMA world...
Analyzing a potential atomweight division roster in the UFC
Within the last 8 years, the UFC has been adding numerous divisions to the spotlight and even more since Ronda Rousey and the bantamweight division....