Wrestling breakdown: Gable Steveson set to cement his status as USA’s top heavyweight
The RTC Cup men’s freestyle tournament in December was a changing of the guard for the United States at heavyweight. Long-time World representative and two-time…
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Heaven Fitch, first girl to win North Carolina’s state wrestling championship, featured on WWE
Heaven Fitch made history in 2020, and is getting more recognition on her efforts now. The high schooler won the North Carolina High School Athletic…
2020 Wrestling for MMA Awards: Khabib, Madsen, Amosov & more
Happy Olympic year, for real this time! And what better way to ring it in, than with my second annual Wrestling for MMA Awards. Despite…
Wrestling breakdown: Razambek Zhamalov knocks off two-time World champion Frank Chamizo
After the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo were delayed, United World Wrestling scrambled to organize a world-level tournament for the year. Impressively, they were able…
Wrestling breakdown: Gavin Tucker’s clinchwork at UFC 256
If you listened to the UFC commentary team, you would assume that Gavin Tucker defeated Billy Quarantillo at UFC 256 by sticking and moving on…
Young heavyweights Gable Steveson and Mason Parris shine at the RTC Cup
The first official RTC Freestyle Cup was an incredible success. Sponsored by Titan Mercury Wrestling Club and streamed by FloWrestling, six of the strongest wrestling…
Wrestling breakdown: Jordan Burroughs vs. Zahid Valencia
FloWrestling’s latest pro event card was headlined by a special match between five-time World and Olympic champion Jordan Burroughs and two-time NCAA champion Zahid Valencia.…
Wrestling breakdown: The entries of Curtis Blaydes
NOTE: This article was originally written for the November 28th booking of Blaydes vs. Lewis, which was delayed due to Blaydes’ positive COVID-19 test. The…
Ben Askren plans return to wrestling, says ‘never say never’ on MMA comeback
Former Bellator champ and UFC fighter Ben Askren has always been a dogged competitor, all the way back to when he started wrestling in his…
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…
Bökh wrestling, and the cultural genocide in Inner Mongolia
From the 1970s up to today, the People’s Republic of China has had a meteoric resurgence back to global prominence, establishing itself to be firmly…
Wrestling breakdown: How undefeated welterweight Yaroslav Amosov defeated Ed Ruth
Bellator MMA’s welterweight division is one of their deepest in terms of developing talent. The promotion has heavily invested in young wrestlers – NCAA standouts…
Wrestling breakdown: Two-time World champion Zaurbek Sidakov loses at Russian Nationals
Behind the great Abdulrashid Sadulaev, North Alania-Ossetia’s Zaurbek Sidakov was considered by many to be the #2 pound-for-pound wrestler in the world today. However, in…
The Alternate Part 2: How Michael Chandler matches up with Khabib Nurmagomedov
In the case that either Khabib Nurmagomedov or Justin Gaethje are forced to withdraw from their UFC 254 title fight, former Bellator lightweight world champion…
The alternate, part 1: How Michael Chandler matches up with Justin Gaethje
In this case that either Khabib Nurmagomedov or Justin Gaethje are forced to withdraw from their UFC 254 title fight, former Bellator lightweight world champion…
Takedown breakdown: Olympic champion Vladimir Khinchegashvili’s leg attacks
Georgia’s Vladimir Khinchegashvili, known to some as King Vlad, others prefer the abbreviated “Khinche”, has an all-time great resume at 57 kg. After winning back-to-back…
Wrestling breakdown: How Mo Miller won the battle of prospects
Ohio bantamweight Mo Miller continued the streak of Notre Dame College wrestlers in MMA this past weekend. At LFA 90, he took on the highly…
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…
Takedown breakdown: How Darian Cruz spoiled Thomas Gilman’s undefeated season
Iowa’s Thomas Gilman was an “uncrowned NCAA champion” of sorts for many years. As a true freshman, he battled his teammate Cory Clark for the…
Photo Vault: Russian Hercules and circus wrestlers of the 1900s
Both professional wrestling and mixed martial arts can trace their lineages through the circuses and carnivals that took place on piers and in big tops…