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UFC 317: Main Card Predictions

1 week ago | thescrap.co | Marcos Antelo

Read Time:6 Minute, 22 SecondUFC 317 is shaping up to be one of the most electrifying cards of the year, with high-stakes matchups and championship gold on the line. From rising stars to seasoned veterans, the main card is loaded with fighters eager to make a statement. With two title fights headlining the event and several pivotal bouts filling out the lineup, every contest could shift the landscape of its division.
Coach Adil Benjilany previews UFC 316: Dvalishvili vs. O’Malley 2

3 weeks ago | thescrap.co | Marcos Antelo

Read Time:1 Minute, 16 Second UFC 316 is right around the corner, and to help break down the highly anticipated main event, we’ve enlisted expert analysis from Adil Benjilany—a former fighter and the Head Coach/Owner of Benjilany Striking MMA in Chicago. With experience working alongside elite talent like Belal Muhammad, Julianna Peña, and Ignacio Bahamondes, Adil brings a sharp, seasoned perspective to this pivotal bantamweight title clash.
UFC 316: Main Card Predictions

4 weeks ago | thescrap.co | Marcos Antelo

Read Time:7 Minute, 45 Second UFC 316 is back in New Jersey for its explosive tenth visit to Newark’s Prudential Center on May 7. This blockbuster event features two electrifying world title fights that promise to light up the arena and screens everywhere. The men’s bantamweight championship rematch between Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O’Malley is set to deliver fireworks. In the co-main event, Julianna Peña looks to silence doubters in her title defense against Kayla Harrison.
UFC 315: Main Card Predictions

1 month ago | thescrap.co | Marcos Antelo

Read Time:6 Minute, 10 Second The UFC returns to Montreal for the eighth time on May 10th, bringing UFC 315 to one of Canada’s most passionate fight cities. This marks the promotion’s 35th event in Canada, spanning 11 different cities—an enduring testament to the country’s importance to Dana White and his team. While most of the Canadian talent is featured on the prelims, the main card promises fireworks.
Your Guide to the WWE ID Championship Tournament

2 months ago | thescrap.co | Joey Torres |Marcos Antelo |Mishal Shuhaiber

Read Time:2 Minute, 38 Second WrestleMania week has arrived, and with it comes the launch of the highly anticipated WWE ID Championship Tournament in Las Vegas. This marks the beginning of an exciting journey to crown the inaugural champions of the newly introduced WWE Women’s and Men’s ID Championships. Revealed on February 18th, both titles will be decided through two unique tournaments held across two major events: Game Changer Wrestling and Future Stars of Wrestling.
5 Must-Watch Independent Shows During WrestleMania Weekend

2 months ago | thescrap.co | Steve Fackman |Marcos Antelo |Mishal Shuhaiber

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The Build-Up to Cody Rhodes vs. John Cena at WrestleMania 41

2 months ago | thescrap.co | Marcos Antelo |Mishal Shuhaiber

Read Time:5 Minute, 22 Second The feud between John Cena and Cody Rhodes has captivated most fans, but the enthusiasm surrounding it seems misplaced. John Cena’s heel turn at Elimination Chamber was intended to inject excitement into what would have been a standard passing of the torch match. However, concerns arise not from the heel turn itself, but from the overall execution of the storyline.
Paddy Pimblett's Greatest Moments in the Cage

2 months ago | thescrap.co | Dawson Carrell |Marcos Antelo

Read Time:5 Minute, 24 Second Paddy Pimblett has steadily climbed the ranks of the lightweight division since signing to the UFC back in 2021. At UFC 314, he steps into the most pivotal fight of his career, facing his toughest challenge yet. The rising lightweight prospects will take on the explosive Michael Chandler. Before the action goes down, let’s take look back on some of Pimblett’s greatest moments inside the Octagon.
UFC 314: Main Card Predictions

2 months ago | thescrap.co | Marcos Antelo

Read Time:6 Minute, 51 Second UFC returns to the Kaseya Center in Miami for the fourth time with UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes. After the wild action of UFC 299 just a year ago, South Beach is ready for an encore. Alexander Volkanovski looks to reclaim his throne following another knockout loss, while Diego Lopes aims to make history as the sixth man to capture the UFC Featherweight Championship.
Islam Makhachev Wants Ilia Topuria to Earn Lightweight Title Shot

Mar 18, 2025 | thescrap.co | Connor Rogowsky |Dawson Carrell |Marcos Antelo

Read Time:1 Minute, 45 Second It appears that Ilia Topuria won’t be fighting for the lightweight championship—at least not right away. Islam Makhachev believes Topuria needs to earn his shot at the lightweight championship, fighting at 155 lbs at least once. Makhachev has reportedly declined the fight, or rather, he didn’t agree to face Topuria next, although it appears the bout was at least offered.