The top priority for cornermen should always be their fighter’s safety
Cornermen are known around the scope of combat sports as being the eyes and ears for their fighters. They also share instructional words of wisdom...
If you were a MMA fighter, what song would you walk out to?
A great walkout song sets the tone for the a fighter. Fighters try to choose something that is authentic to who they are, and could...
3 fights to make for the ‘free agent’ Terence Crawford
Terence "Bud" Crawford (38-0, 29 KOs) survived one of the toughest tests to date when he defeated Shawn Porter (31-4-1, 17 KOs) by technical knockout...
No, the WWE isn’t invading AEW
AEW fans don’t worry, the WWE is not invading AEW. As of late, Tony Khan and AEW have signed some former WWE talent to be...
Opinion: Stop focusing on Win/Loss Records, focus on Opponents
In the UFC today, we have some fighters with some sparkling records. Let’s look at the records of current top 5 fighter’s on ESPN's Top-10...
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...
The Smaller Octagon vs. Regular Size Octagon
The UFC has been holding events in two designated locations since the pandemic shut down major live sporting events. We have UFC Fight Island (Etihad...
UFC is Underpaying their #1 Asset: The Fighters
Fighter pay is becoming a hot button issue within the UFC. In earlier years, the lower-tiered fighters voiced their concerns about pay issues, including Jon...
Should the UFC implement a Wellness Program for its fighters?
The UFC should not be looked as an up-and-coming sports organization. They have been relevant for more than 15 years now. As the sport has...
Angela ‘Overkill’ Hill: A Star in the Making
Angela Hill has broken down barriers in the world of MMA as she was the first Black-American woman to sign with the UFC and the...
COVID-19 vs. regional MMA organizations
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has affected us all. The UFC put on three fight cards last week in Jacksonville, Florida in front of no fans. Viewership...
Jon Jones: A tale of Talent vs. Character
There is probably no bigger fan of the current UFC light heavyweight champion, Jon Jones than I am. His in-ring skills are second to none,...
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...
Jon Jones and the tale of two UFC light heavyweight title reigns
Jon "Bones" Jones is the most dominant light heavyweight champion in UFC history. Winning the title at the age of 23 and almost 10 years...
Community Journal Entry: My first year at The Scrap
ENTRY #19 — Lee Brown, USA January 29, 2020 My First Year at The Scrap I know most of the people that read my articles are...
The business of Boxing is bad for the sport
I was once a proud boxing fan, watching all the big fights on ABC Wide World of Sports. Yes, big fights used to come on...
How would Douglas Lima fare in the UFC?
Douglas “The Phenom” Lima got the win, but more importantly, his title back this past Saturday at Bellator 232. The icing on the cake was...