5 fighters to watch at UFC 266
We're just days away from UFC 266, a PPV event headlined by featherweight powerhouse Alexander Volkanovski and perennial contender Brian Ortega. Title fights are exciting,...
10 bold regional MMA predictions for 2021
In 2020, the regional scene took a big hit. With only about 3% of fighters able to stay active and few promotions putting on shows,...
The Scrap’s 2020 Regional Promotion of the Year: LFA
There were promotions that did not hold events amid the pandemic. Some cancelled their year altogether when the pandemic broke. Others didn't have the resources...
The Scrap’s 2020 Regional Fighter of the Year: Nick Maximov
In a year where the regional MMA scene really took a hit, there was one fighter who was able to stay active despite the world's...
Regional Prospects to Watch in 2021: Western & Southern United States
It was a challenging year for MMA with the global pandemic putting a halt to sports for the beginning of 2020. But COVID couldn't stop...
Contender Series: 3 mistakes Dana White made & 2 changes that need to made
Season 4 of Contender Series showcased some amazing fights and UFC-ready talent. However, many fans were left confused with the future of the show and...
Nick Maximov vs. Matheus Scheffel set to headline final Contender Series card
An exciting light heavyweight bout is scheduled to take place on the final Dana White’s Contender Series event of the season. As first reported by...
Nick Maximov wants UFC call after he gets ‘quick win’ at LFA 88
Nick Maximov (4-0) will make his LFA debut this Friday when he meets Tresean Gore (2-0) in a light heavyweight bout at LFA 88 going...
Mason Fowler vs. Craig Jones rematch will headline SUG 17, full card announced
Submission Underground (SUG) was around long before COVID, but has taken off while COVID has wreaked havoc in the world. SUG is one of the...
VIDEO: Nick Maximov talks SUG 16 & recent guillotine choke win
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdu3_PcBZFA Nate Diaz protege Nick Maximov makes his SUG return on Sunday, July 12th on UFC Fight Pass. The MMA prospect joins Between Rounds Radio...
Nick Maximov: ‘It doesn’t matter — grappling or MMA, I’m ready for whatever’
Nick Maximov competed on the last Submission Underground card, getting the first-round guillotine in under two minutes. Maximov got the win over Oregon's Adam Fugitt...
With COVID restrictions easing, Nick Maximov is ‘preparing for SUG 14 more seriously’
Nick Maximov returns to Submission Underground on May 31 to take on Adam Fugitt at SUG 14. Just over a month after tapping via heel...
SUG XIV lineup announced, Craig Jones vs. Vagner Rocha set to headline
Submission Underground recently announced their full lineup for SUG 14 on May 31st. The event will once again stream from "SUG Island". It will be...
Nick Maximov on Dillon Danis: ‘He has an excuse for everything’
Chael Sonnen's Submission Underground 13 (SUG) takes place this Sunday, at an undisclosed location in the United States. By keeping the location confidential from both...
Regional Resumes: Names to consider for DWCS after dominant wins in 2020
The resume is essential in any job interview, and Contender Series is essentially a job interview for the UFC. With the COVID-19 pandemic not even...