Hijo del Vikingo: Lucha Libre’s Next Big Star
No luchador has captivated the attention of wrestling fans around the world more than Hijo del Vikingo. This second generation luchador is one of the...
Strictly Enforced: Exploring Pure Rules of Pro Wrestling
Rules and their application to professional wrestling have become crucial in providing many wrestling products with distinctive identities. The basic ruleset of professional wrestling developed...
How Resurgence could revitalize NJPW
One of the major wrestling promotions most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic has been New Japan Pro Wrestling. They've had to scrap multiple matches due...
Five reasons why Super Fight League could not survive
Super Fight League was willed into existence with bold promises and audacious plans. We try to explain where it all went wrong for the promotion.
How would Olympic Gold Medalist Gable Steveson fare in MMA?
The Tokyo, Japan 2020 Olympic games were fraught with intense competition, but the American freestyle and folk wrestling standout Gable Steveson stole the show along...
Countries close to realizing their first UFC Champion
Ciryl Gane broke barriers by bringing UFC gold back to France after securing a victory at UFC 265. Mexico gained its first champion earlier this...
Amanda Serrano defends Jake Paul: ‘He’s a good person’
The undercard for Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley is no doubt impressive. It includes Puerto Rico's own Amanda Serrano taking on Yamileth Mercado. Serrano has...
Francis Ngannou vs. Ciryl Gane: The perfect story, the perfect fight
Ciryl Gane came into UFC 265 as a sizable favorite and put on the performance of a lifetime against hometown hero, Derrick Lewis. While slapping...
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The Scrap has been on YouTube for a short while now. But it's going to get a huge, much needed facelift very soon. As we...
‘Notorious Nick’: Cody Christian plays Nick Newell in new Hollywood film
Many of you may know him as a Bellator lightweight. Some may even remember his Contender Series debut when he fought for a UFC contract...
WWE NXT: Is it the End of an Era?
On Friday in the middle of WWE airing the latest episode of SmackDown, the biggest wrestling company in the world released 13 wrestlers from NXT....
Wilfred Benítez: Boxing’s Youngest Champion
The ever changing landscape of modern boxing often makes us forget the rich history developed over the last century. As time goes on and generations...
Five UFC fighters you should be following on Instagram
Sometimes lost in the violence at MMA events, fans forget that like most of us, UFC fighters are some interesting characters with unique personalities. Today,...
Understanding the true dominance of Roy Jones Jr.
No introduction is needed for one of the true greats of boxing. Roy Jones Jr. ranks in many boxing fans' top ten greatest lists. However,...
Three fights to recommend to a future UFC fan
A common question among fight fans is 'What made you a fan of the UFC or MMA in general?' This question is an easy answer...
Former Hockey player Devon Lozej expecting ‘violence’ at BTC 11
Devon Lozej is set to make his professional MMA debut against Albaraa Atmeh at BTC 11 on August 15th and credits his hockey background to...
10 exciting amateur MMA fighters making their pro debut soon
The majority of MMA stars today were once exciting amateurs hoping to one day climb the ranks at pro. Whether it was a lengthy career...
