Japanese legend and Olympic champ Obara passes away aged 44
Wrestling has lost one of its greatest champions. Hitomi Obara was Japan’s legendary Olympic gold medalist and eight-time world champion. She died on Friday at the age of 44, leaving…
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Ben Askren received a double lung transplant, wife confirms
Former UFC star and Olympic wrestling champion Ben Askren has successfully received a double lung transplant after a harrowing battle with a life-threatening staph infection that began just five weeks…
(Video) Sean Strickland wrestles with NFL offensive lineman Dylan Fairchild
Cincinnati Bengals rookie offensive lineman Dylan Fairchild showcased his wrestling background in a friendly grappling session with former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland. The impromptu match, shared on Strickland’s social…
5x NCAA champ Carter Starocci Accused Of Grooming and SA
Former Penn State wrestling star Carter Starocci, the first NCAA wrestler to win five individual national titles, is facing serious allegations of SA, grooming, and theft, as reported by Evan…
5× NCAA Champ Carter Starocci Targeting MMA Transition: I want to be a UFC champion
Five-time NCAA wrestling champion Carter Starocci has set his sights on a new goal that extends far beyond the wrestling mat. The Penn State University standout, who dominated collegiate wrestling…
Disgraced wrestler Kyle Snyder ducks media after making USA national wrestling team after pleading guilty
Wrestling superstar Kyle Snyder secured his spot on Team USA for the 2025 World Championships at Final X in Newark on Saturday, but the two-time Olympic medalist made headlines for…
Gable Stevenson is planning to travel to Dagestan to prep for Craig Jones grappling match
Olympic gold medalist wrestler Gable Stevenson has revealed plans to travel to Dagestan in the coming weeks, as he prepares for his upcoming grappling match against submission specialist Craig Jones.…
(Video) 18 year old highschooler beat 4x NCAA champion to make US national Wrestling team
In an upset, high school senior PJ Duke defeated four-time NCAA champion Yianni Diakomihalis to earn a spot on Team USA for the Senior World Championships. The dramatic victory came…
Sumo wrestler looks unrecognizable just 8 months after retirement from the sport
Former sumo champion Takanobu Sato, known in the ring as “Takakeisho,” has stunned fans worldwide with his remarkable physical transformation since retiring from the sport last September. The 28-year-old athlete,…
(Video) Sean Strickland new wrestling skit for Kyle Snyder in light of red light district arrest
In a show of solidarity with Olympic gold medalist Kyle Snyder following his recent legal troubles, UFC middleweight Sean Strickland has released a playful wrestling demonstration video that’s quickly gaining…
Olympic Gold Medalist Kyle Snyder Arrested in Columbus Police Operation
Olympic gold medalist Kyle Snyder was arrested last Friday during an undercover prostitution operation conducted by Columbus Police. Snyder, 29, was among 16 men apprehended in the sting, according to…
(Video) Russian official has viral exchange with wrestler that no longer represents Russia on the podium
In a tense moment captured on video at the European Wrestling Championships, Mikhail Mamiashvili, President of the Russian Wrestling Federation, had what appeared to be a contentious exchange with Chermen…
(Video) Daniel Cormier couldn’t get over tiny wrestler’s giant volleyball girlfriend during NCAA commentary
During the NCAA wrestling championships, commentator and former UFC champion Daniel Cormier couldn’t contain his fascination with wrestler Lucas Byrd and his significantly taller girlfriend. In a moment that quickly…
Kurt Angle Reacts to the NCAA Adding Women’s Wrestling As A Championship Sport
Olympic gold medalist and wrestling legend Kurt Angle is celebrating a historic milestone for women’s wrestling, as the NCAA recently announced its addition as a championship sport. In an exclusive…
3x Olympic champion Buvaisar Saitiev allegedly fell out of a window aged 49
A Russian wrestling legend and former lawmaker has died after reportedly falling from his bedroom window in Moscow under mysterious circumstances. Buvaisar Saitiev, 49, passed away on March 2, with…
MMA champions pay respect to Buvaisar Saitiev, three-time Olympic champion, who suddenly passed away aged 49
The wrestling world is mourning the loss of one of its greatest champions. Buvaisar Saitiev, a three-time Olympic gold medalist and legendary figure in freestyle wrestling, has died at age…
NCAA Heavy Weight Wrestling Champion is sure he could beat a Chimpanzee despite evidence to the contrary
In a surprising and entertaining segment of Bo Nickal‘s podcast, NCAA Heavyweight Wrestling Champion Greg Kerkvliet made the extraordinary claim that he could defeat a chimpanzee in hand-to-hand combat. When…
Fedor Emelianenko was once asked how he would do against Aleksandr Karelin
Few matchups have captured the imagination quite like the hypothetical clash between Fedor Emelianenko and Aleksandr Karelin. During a fascinating podcast, Chael Sonnen recounted a pivotal conversation that revealed…
‘Take Me Down Win $1000’ Wrestler Opens Up on Injury He Got During Viral Video Wrestling Bradley Martyn
UFC bantamweight contender Marlon “Chito” Vera expressed skepticism about his ability to take down social media wrestling sensation Georgio Poullas during a recent podcast appearance. The conversation emerged as they…
UFC’s Chito Vera Questions if He or Any BJJ Guy Could Take Down ‘Take Me Down Win $1000’ Wrestler
UFC bantamweight contender Marlon “Chito” Vera expressed skepticism about his ability to take down social media wrestling sensation Georgio Poullas during a recent podcast appearance. The conversation emerged as they…