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Jeff Blatnick: A Retrospective Of His Amazing Accomplishments

Much has already been said about the tragic departure of Jeff Blatnick, Olympic gold medalist and MMA commenter. Much less has been said, however, about the true and lasting significance of his contributions to American Greco-Roman wrestling, and of the full gravity of the legacy he left behind him. The loss of Jeff Blatnick was the loss of a true giant in the sport of wrestling.

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Matwork! Marcelo Garcia on Rolled Up, Dake vs. Taylor and Cat Spanking

Recent happenings in the worlds of sambo, judo, Brazilian jiu jitsu, submission grappling and/or collegiate/freestyle wrestling. If it takes place on the ground and it's interesting, it should be here.

7 months ago Article 10 comments

Remembering Jeff Blatnick, the man who named mixed martial arts

The day after the death of Olympic gold medalist and mixed martial arts pioneer, Jeff Blatnick, he is remembered by UFC president Dana White, Nick Lembo of the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board, writer Dave Meltzer and others.

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Former UFC commentator, Olympic gold medalist and MMA judge Jeff Blatnick dead of complications from surgery

Jeff Blatnick, one time UFC commissioner, former Olympic gold medalist and motivational speaker has passed away at the age of 55.