Mark Coleman reversed statement on Jordan after Congressman called his parents
Jim Jordan called Mark Coleman's parents after Coleman said he knew about sex abuse at OSU.
Editorial: NCAA Wrestling Championships marred by Muslim bashing and Trump rally
I believe the annual NCAA Championship wrestling tournament in March to be one of the best annual events on the American calendar. Yet the event comes and goes annually without much fanfare outside of the hardcore, but tiny, niche wrestling fanbase. This year was no different. The wrestling itself was great. In one of the […]
UFC co-founder Art Davie reveals which US sports icon he failed to sign for UFC 1
Tim Bissell is a writer, editor and deputy site manager for Bloody Elbow. He has covered combat sports since 2015. Tim covers news and events and has also written longform and investigative pieces. (full bio) UFC 1: The Beginning went down on November 12, 1993 at the McNichols Sports Arena in Denver, CO. The event, […]
Grappling Report: Official ADCC 2022 alternate list revealed
ADCC 2022 is less than a month away but anything can happen when you’re attempting to get almost a hundred elite athletes to compete over one weekend. That’s why the promotion has booked seven competitors to remain on standby in case there’s a pull-out at the last minute, one for each division at the event. […]
Future WWE talent Gable Steveson secures second straight NCAA D1 title, retires from wrestling
In 2021 NCAA Division 1 champion Gable Steveson made headlines. Not for his accomplishments on the mats, but for what the future might hold for the talented Golden Gophers wrestling star. A 2020 Tokyo Olympics gold medalist in freestyle wrestling, Steveson made his intentions clear. That he wanted to make a move to new athletic […]
Report: Olympic star Gable Steveson signs with the WWE
One of the hottest commodities in the sports world appears to have found a home. It sounds like Olympic freestyle wrestling star and gold medal winner Gable Steveson is headed to the WWE. That’s according to the Wrestling Observer, who reported the move just shortly after the NCAA D1 champion hit Twitter with a cryptic […]
No ACLs required: How Spencer Lee cruised to his third NCAA wrestling title
Pennsylvania native Spencer Lee was a heavy favorite to win his third NCAA Division 1 title this season at 125 pounds. His reign of terror began way back in 2014 when he won his first Cadet World Championship, followed by two Junior World gold medals in 2015 and 2016. I broke down his gutsy performance […]
George Clooney producing docuseries on Ohio State University sex abuse scandal
[CW: The following article describes allegations of on-campus sexual assaults by a medical professional.] According to The Hollywood Reporter George Clooney’s Smokehouse Pictures is teaming up with Sports Illustrated Studios to produce a docuseries based on Jon Wertheim’s article covering the sex abuse scandal at Ohio State University. Wetheim’s piece ‘Why Aren’t More People Talking […]
Former OSU wrestler claims Jim Jordan begged him to deny he knew about sexual abuse accusations
[CW: The following article describes allegations of on-campus sexual assaults by a medical professional.] Sports Illustrated reports that Adam DiSabato, who was captain of the Ohio State University wrestling team during the early 1990s, has claimed his former coach and current US congressman Jim Jordan participated in a cover-up of sexual abuse at OSU. Between […]
Wrestling breakdown: Four-time NCAA champion Joey Davis moves to 8-0 in MMA
In NCAA Division 2 competition, only one wrestler has ever emerged with four titles and zero losses. Compton’s Joey Davis turned down offers to play Division 1 football to wrestle at the emerging Division 2 wrestling powerhouse Notre Dame College. Guided by his father, Davis prioritized his education, knowing that the smaller classrooms and quiet […]
Takedown breakdown: How Spencer Lee came back to win gold at the Junior World Championship
In two attempts, Pennsylvania’s Spencer Lee has won two NCAA titles at 125 pounds. In high school, Lee won three straight state titles, losing in a huge upset to Austin DeSanto in the finals as a senior. Although Lee likely wasn’t at 100%, as suggested by a massive knee brace on his right leg, it […]
Takedown breakdown: How Kyven Gadson pinned Kyle Snyder
Now the owner of Olympic gold and two World titles, Kyle Snyder is one of the biggest names in American wrestling today. His losses to Abdulrashid Sadulaev and other monsters like Mohammadian aside, the Maryland-born wrestler has been one of the most consistently high-performing athletes for USA Wrestling over the past five years. However, before […]
Takedown Breakdowns: MMA/UFC wrestling analysis and more
entry-content__stream “> Takedown Breakdown is a series by Bloody Elbow’s resident wrestling expert Ed Gallo that breaks down the wrestling techniques of MMA’s best fighters. The series also examines elite wrestlers, like Jordan Burroughs, and examines what makes their double-legs and ankle picks so darn good. Check out the articles below, whether you’re a wrestling […]
Ohio State to pay $41 million to settle sex abuse lawsuits naming former wrestling team doctor
Ohio State University reaches settlement with sexual abuse survivors.
Plaintiffs given green light to sue Ohio State University over sex abuse scandal involving former wrestling team doctor
[CW: The following story details reports of sexual abuse on a university campus and in a medical setting] According to ABC6 a federal court has given the go ahead for dozens of plaintiffs to sue Ohio State University (OSU) over the university’s handling of the sex abuse scandal involving the late Dr. Richard Strauss. The […]
Olympic wrestler one of seven to accuse former University of Michigan doctor of sexual abuse
[CW: The following article details accusations of sexual abuse on a university campus] According to WZZM 13 Andy Hrovat, who represented the USA in wrestling at the 2008 Olympics, is one of seven people accusing Dr. Robert E. Anderson of sexual abuse. Hrovat claims that Anderson, a former director of University Health Service at the […]
Former OSU wrestler testifies that Rep. Jim Jordan asked him to not back brother’s sexual abuse claims
According to CNN Adam DiSabato testified at an Ohio statehouse hearing on Tuesday that Jim Jordan, a Republican who represents Ohio’s 4th congressional district, asked him to contradict the claims of an alleged sex assault victim. The alleged victim is DiSabato’s brother Mike DiSabato. Mike DiSabato is one of 48 men who wrestled at Ohio […]
Wrestling breakdown: Vincenzo Joseph hands Alex Marinelli his first regular-season loss
After winning two state titles for Pittsburgh Central Catholic, Penn State’s Vincenzo Joseph has gone on to have one of the strangest careers I’ve ever seen from a wrestler of his caliber. As a redshirt freshman at 165 pounds, he took his lumps early in the season to dangerous journeymen and title contenders alike, falling […]
Ohio State University sex abuse scandal
entry-content__stream “> [CW: This stream includes stories that detail accusations of sexual abuse] In August, 2005 Dr. Richard Strauss took his own life. He was 67. Since then Strauss’ name has become synonymous with a sex abuse scandal at the Ohio State University (OSU). Strauss worked at OSU between 1978 and 1998. He was a […]
Ohio State ex-wrestler who accused Rep. Jim Jordan of ignoring sex abuse is arrested for harassment
Jim Jordan has been accused of having knowledge about sexual abuse and failing to act.
2017 NCAA Wrestling National Championships recap: Penn State captures another team title
After another season of collegiate wrestling, Penn State once again proves that they have the best team in the country; securing the sixth team championship in seven years. Along with that Kyle Snyder and J’Den Cox earned additional national titles along with a few surprise upsets to close out the final day of wrestling for […]
The 2016 NCAA Wrestling Championships complete recap: LIVE! From New York!
It’s broadcast live from Midtown Manhattan and one of the Baldwin brothers was there! That can only mean one thing: the 2016 NCAA Wrestling Championships at Madison Square Garden! Hosted for the first time ever by the World’s Most Famous Arena (and future MMA venue), the most fearsome college athletes descended upon New York to […]
NCAA Wresting Championship betting odds
The NCAA championships are the pinnacle of the domestic wrestling calendar. Between March 17th and March 19th, another class of wrestlers will rise to the mantle as national champions, but will it be the highly-touted stars who have been dominating all year, or will it be a an underdog that pulls off the upset? Check […]
Update: Former wrestler’s mountain lion story a hoax
UPDATE: Former NCAA wrestler Robin Olson has admitted to KSBY News in a follow-up interview on Monday that his original mountain lion attack story was false. The original story is below. ————————— Former NCAA wrestler Robin Olson survived a mountain lion attack in San Luis Obispo, California last Saturday evening, according to KSBY News (H/T Fightland). […]
Kyle Snyder forgoes Olympic redshirt to wrestle for Ohio State
Following a highly successful 2015 which included becoming the youngest ever American wrestling world champion, Kyle Snyder has decided to do the unthinkable and forgo his Olympic Redshirt to wrestle for his beloved Ohio State in the NCAA championships this year. At the age of 19, Snyder won five matches in a row to win […]
Kyle Dake Wins Hodge Trophy-The Heisman Of College Wrestling
Wrestling Insider Newsmagazine today officially named Kyle Dake as the winner of the prestigious Hodge Trophy. The Hodge Trophy, named after Oklahoma University’s Dan Hodge, is awarded annually to the nation’s best collegiate wrestler. Criteria for the award include (per WIN’s website) “a wrestler’s record, number of pins, dominance on the mat, past credentials, quality […]
NCAA 2013: Wrestling finals results with GIFs
First off, I’d like to congratulate the wrestling finalists with what was for the most part an action packed final. The matches were mostly close, sprinkled liberally with offense and provided satisfying amounts of drama. This event provided a nice showcase for the sport of wrestling at an important juncture for the sport. I’m happy […]
NCAA 2013: Wrestling Championship Finals Live Discussion
This is it, the national finals, for the whole enchilada. Better yet, a team national title is up for grabs. Finals match ups (starts at 174 and goes through to 165) 125: No. 2 Jesse Delgado (Illinois) vs. No. 4 Nico Megaludis (Penn State) 133: No. 1 Logan Stieber (Ohio State) vs. No. 2 Tony […]
NCAA 2013: National Wrestling Championships Session 5 Live Discussion
Ah, Saturday morning at the NCAA wrestling championships. Anyone who has made it this far into the tournament is an All American, now it’s just a matter of figuring out where on the podium they will stand. Here’s how this morning works. Wrestlers who lost in the quarterfinals of the consolation round will wrestle for […]
NCAA Wrestling 2013: National Championships Semi Finals Results Recap
From a team points/mathematical perspective, only three teams can still win the NCAA wrestling championship: Penn State, Oklahoma State, and Minnesota. Oklahoma State has wrestled a simply fantastic tournament, with two finalists and seven All Americans. This is remarkable. Minnesota might be doing even better, their team has yielded eight All Americans, almost nine. I’ll […]