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...
AEW doesn’t need NJPW
Most wrestling fans want for AEW and NJPW to become partners. A working relationship would benefit both big time. But what if I told you...
Is the internet ruining pro wrestling?
The internet has been both a curse and a gift for modern society. It's evident that it has changed the way we live and how...
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 importance of pro wrestling 5-star match rating scales
The 5-star scale from Dave Meltzer for matches is a controversial topic to be discussed in the wrestling community. There are several takes to Meltzer's...
AEW is Clearly a Threat to WWE — But Can They Keep Pace?
For decades, Vince McMahon and WWE have essentially cornered the wrestling market. McMahon found ways to eliminate competition, and eventually bought out his biggest rivals...
The rise of White Wolf Wrestling and the Spanish pro wrestling scene
Spain has been known as a country with much passion for professional wrestling, this has been one of the main reasons WWE has gone to...
Jesse Finney on Shamrock FC, the regional scene, and business side of MMA
The Scrap was able to speak with Shamrock FC's CEO and lead promoter, Jesse Finney. In the interview, Jesse talked about the different ways MMA...
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,...
Wrestling Rewind: The history behind WWE vs. TNA and what went wrong
In the 2000s, a new wrestling company was making headline across the wrestling world. Total Nonstop Action (TNA) was a show that showcased both new...
Chyna had one of the most historic rises in WWE that is overshadowed by past
Joanie Laurer is a wrestling icon. Better known to wrestling fans as Chyna, she had a meteoric rise in popularity with wrestling fans. Chyna wasn’t...
Ladies of the Indies: Exclusive Interview with Mariah May
There is a massive wrestling community on Instagram, with some accounts amassing thousands of followers and even securing sponsorship deals. Mariah May was one of...
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[EXCLUSIVE] Alex Gilpin draws fight with champ in PFL debut and wouldn’t want it any other way
Alex Gilpin has faced some of the toughest competition in mixed martial arts and believes he can compete with any featherweight on this planet. He...
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...
Interview with ‘Queen of the Cuts’ Swayze Valentine: UFC’s first female cut woman
The klaxon sounds for the end of the round; both fighters go back to their assigned corners; cut, bruised and bloodied. In comes the coaching...