Wrestling
Wrestling breakdown: How Gregor Gillespie outscrambled Carlos Diego Ferreira
Solid positioning saw Gregor Gillespie outlast the dangerous grappler Carlos Diego Ferreira.
Olympian Sushil Kumar wanted for murder
Sushil Kumar is accused of killing a junior wrestling champion in a ‘planned attack’.
Wrestling breakdown: Magomedkhabib Kadimagomedov upsets Salkazanov to become an Olympian
After #7 ranked Khetik Tsabolov went down early, it was anyone’s bracket at 74 kg. Russian transfer Kadimagomedov took out two elite competitors to punch his ticket to the Tokyo Olympics.
Takedown breakdown: Cub Swanson’s head-and-arm throw
There are many headlock attempts in MMA, Cub Swanson’s are better.
Takedown breakdown: How Whittaker rag-dolled Gastelum
Defensive wrestling has always been a strong point for Robert Whittaker, but against Kelvin Gastelum he showed off clean offensive wrestling as well.
Wrestling breakdown: How Jordan Oliver shut down Joey McKenna to win the US Olympic Trials
After so many years of just missing his goals, native Pennsylvanian and Oklahoma State great Jordan Oliver has reached the top of the domestic ladder in the US. He has one more hurdle ahead of him if he wants to go to Tokyo...
Reflections on the 2021 USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials
Processing the performances and storylines across men and women’s freestyle and Greco-Roman at the Olympic Team Trials.
USA Men’s Freestyle Olympic Team Trials - 74 kg Preview
USA’s top men’s freestyle competitors will square off for a spot on the Tokyo Olympic team this weekend. Who are the top contenders and potential dark horses at 74 kg?
USA Men’s Freestyle Olympic Team Trials - 65 kg Preview
USA’s top men’s freestyle competitors will square off for a spot on the Tokyo Olympic team this weekend. Who are the top contenders and potential dark horses at 65 kg?
USA Men’s Freestyle Olympic Team Trials - 57 kg Preview
USA’s top men’s freestyle competitors will square off for a spot on the Tokyo Olympic team this weekend. Who are the top contenders and potential dark horses at 57 kg?
Wrestling breakdown: Gable Steveson set to cement his status as USA’s top heavyweight
Heavyweight phenom Gable Steveson’s blowout win over Mason Parris proves he is a tier above his domestic competitors.
Heaven Fitch, first girl to win NC’s state wrestling championship, featured on WWE
Heaven Fitch, who won the NCHSAA wrestling championship in 2020, has been featured on the WWE Network.
Clooney to produce docuseries on abuse at OSU
Authorities believe a team doctor for the OSU wrestling team sexually abused thousands of students.
Former OSU wrestler claims Jim Jordan begged him to deny he knew about sexual abuse accusations
Individuals continue to claim that Congressman Jim Jordan lied over not knowing about sexual abuse at Ohio State University.
Multiple HS wrestling tournaments become COVID-19 super spreaders
High school wrestling tournaments are causing COVID-19 outbreaks.
Iran executes wrestler Mehdi Ali Hosseini
Despite pressure from the international community, and one of Iran’s top wrestlers, Iran carried out the execution of Mehdi Ali Hosseini.
Iran to execute another wrestler
Months after the killing of Navid Afkari, Iran is expected execute another wrestler.
2020 Wrestling for MMA Awards
Looking back on some of the best wrestling-specific fights and moments this year in MMA.
Wrestling breakdown: Razambek Zhamalov knocks off two-time World champion Frank Chamizo
The 2020 Russian National champion cemented his status as world #1 at 74 kg with a win over a perennial elite.
Bulgarian wrestler charged in massive money laundering bust
Switzerland’s second largest bank is accused of funnelling money for Bulgaria’s organized crime families.
Wrestling breakdown: Gavin Tucker’s clinchwork at UFC 256
Known for his outfighting, featherweight Gavin Tucker demonstrated the growth in his game by putting on a clinic in the clinch vs. Billy Quarantillo at UFC 256.
CM Punk: White is ‘more generous’ than Vince McMahon
Asked to compare and contrast the leaders of their respective sports entertainment organizations, CM Punk had some kind words for Dana White’s generosity.
Young heavyweights Steveson and Parris shine at the RTC Cup
Two-time World medalist and returning World team member Nick Gwiazdowski had his hands full with age-group World champions Gable Steveson and Mason Parris.
Wrestling breakdown: Jordan Burroughs vs. Zahid Valencia
The greatest active American freestyle wrestler challenged himself by bumping up in weight to take on a two-time NCAA champion and rising senior-level star Zahid Valencia.
Wrestling breakdown: The entries of Curtis Blaydes
Curtis Blaydes is an excellent top position grappler in the heavyweight division, but his ability to consistently get to the legs of his opponents for takedowns is what holds his game together.
Askren plans return to wrestling, says ‘never say never’ on MMA comeback
Former UFC fighter Ben Askren’s feeling mighty confident after his hip surgery and likes his chances to step back into MMA at some point.
Wrestling breakdown: Four-time NCAA champion Joey Davis moves to 8-0 in MMA
Perhaps the greatest Division 2 wrestler of all-time, Joey Davis is ready for a step up in competition after an 8-0 start in MMA.
Feature: Bökh wrestling, and the cultural genocide in Inner Mongolia
Bökh wrestlers open up to Bloody Elbow, saying the People’s Republic of China is trying to erase their culture and violate their rights.
Wrestling breakdown: How Bellator prospect Yaroslav Amosov defeated Ed Ruth
24-0 welterweight Yaroslav Amosov has dazzled Bellator fans with his complete game and victory over three-time NCAA champion Ed Ruth. Will a different style of wrestler be the answer?
Wrestling breakdown: Massive upset at Russian Nationals
Two reigning World champions were defeated at the 2020 Russian National Championships.
The Alternate Pt. 2: How Chandler matches up with Khabib
A critical wrestling evaluation of former Bellator champion and current UFC lightweight alternate title challenger Michael Chandler, and his chances against the lightweight king.
Men’s freestyle wrestlers to watch at 2020 US Senior Nationals
Official senior-level freestyle is back underway in the United States. The elite contenders may not show at every weight, but there are plenty of high-level operators attending Senior Nationals in Iowa.