7 Must-Watch Videos from The Scrap’s YouTube Channel
In 2025, The Scrap’s YouTube channel evolved significantly. We mixed up our content and had one of our biggest and best years yet. To celebrate...
Clicks, Clout & Knockouts: The Most-Followed Fighters on Social Media
The social media presence of UFC fighters has never mattered more. The sport’s biggest stars have turned likes, shares, and follows into millions—both in earnings...
Top OMG Moments in MMA
As fans of mixed martial arts, not only do we love it, but we watch it to be entertained. This combat sport has such a...
Chael Sonnen gives take on who could have dethroned Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov certainly made a mark on the sport. The now-retired lightweight was undoubtedly the most dominant champion the sport has been. Many media members...
Khabib Nurmagomedov claims he didn’t take notice of paycheck during career
Russian superstar Khabib Nurmagomedov recently claimed that he didn't take much notice of what he was being paid during his fighting career, especially during his...
Khabib vs. GSP grappling match hinted at by Eagle FC President
Khabib vs. GSP will have to go down as one of MMA's greatest "what ifs". So many times there have been rumors of this coveted...
UFC Weight Cutting: Change Before Death?
UFC weight cutting can be an unforgiving beast. A lot of fighters cut anywhere from 10-15lbs to make weight and in extreme circumstances, sometimes even...
GOAT Talk: Who is the greatest lightweight of all time?
The never-ending debate over who the greatest MMA fighter of all-time is always present within the minds of fans, many favoring names such as Georges...
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...
The Biggest MMA Fights We Never Got
Despite Dana White’s stubborn persistence, there is still a real chance that UFC 249 doesn’t go as planned. Should the event happen, it’ll be sans...
The UFC could monopolize live sporting events for the near future
Dana White recently stated that UFC Brasilia was still going to take place this weekend. But one-half of the main event in Kevin Lee made...
Dan Hooker getting Dustin Poirier is more fitting than Justin Gaethje
Dan Hooker (20-8) continues his ascent through the ranks of the lightweight division. And next standing in his way will be Dustin Poirier (25-6) -...
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...
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...
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...
Khabib Nurmagomedov says defending belt, not winning new ones is key to improving legacy
Khabib Nurmagomedov is 27-0 and entering the conversation of the greatest fighters of all-time. He is set to defend his lightweight title for the second...
Khabib Nurmagomedov says Conor McGregor rivalry is not finished
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor appeared to settle their differences inside the Octagon at UFC 229. The Russian champion in Nurmagomedov was taking on the...