TheMat.com to provide live Chicago Cup webcast on Sunday, Nov. 15 at 2 pm CT [New Window]
Fans can see a live webcast of top international wrestling action from the Chicago Cup, held at Wilbur Wright College in Chicago, Ill. on Sunday, November 15.The event finals will be streamed live on TheMat.com starting at 2:00 p.m. Central time.The United States will send a talented team of mens freestyle wrestlers to battle against [...]
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:18:31 -0500

Nogueira-Velasquez Headlines UFC 108 [New Window]
Brazilian legend Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira will meet the unbeaten Cain Velasquez in the UFC 108 headliner on Jan. 2 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The UFC on Tuesday announced the showdown, which will determine a future challenger for the promotions heavyweight crown.One of the sports most decorated and respected superstars, Nogueira [...]
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:14:02 -0500

Spike to Air Davis-Saunders, Rosholt-Grove UFC 106 Undercard Bouts [New Window]
The UFC’s cable broadcast home Spike will air two UFC 106 preliminary matchups prior to the pay-per-view portion of the card, a pair of sources confirmed to FanHouse on Tuesday.The two bouts scheduled to air include the welterweight clash between Marcus Davis and Ben Saunders, as well as a middleweight tangle pitting Jake Rosholt against [...]
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:12:05 -0500

Frank Cagnina of Queen of Peace commits to wrestle for Lehigh [New Window]
Frank Cagnina of Queen of Peace will attempt to win a third NJSIAA championship this coming season and will do so knowing the process of selecting a college is behind him.The coveted Cagnina has committed to wrestle next September for Lehigh, currently ranked No. 19 in the nation and in its 101st year of wrestling.Cagnina [...]
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:01:33 -0500

Ohio State Wrestling: Oklahoma Gold Classic Awaits No. 3 Ohio State [New Window]
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The third-ranked Ohio State wrestling team (0-0 overall; 0-0 Big Ten) continues the early portion of the 2009-10 season with an open-tournament appearance at the Oklahoma Gold Classic Saturday in Tuttle North Gym in Brockport, N.Y.THIS IS WHERE WE STANDThe Buckeyes are No. 3 in the InterMat preseason rankings released Oct. [...]
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:00:55 -0500

Coach Johnny Johnson discusses the past, present and future with TOM [New Window]
Coach Johnson, the head coach at Wisconsin Stevens Point, was a product of the University of Oklahoma where he was a two-time NCAA All-American and former member of the US National team talks about his career both as an athlete and coach.TOM: As an athlete in college you compiled a pretty impressive record and earned [...]
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:18:00 -0500

South Dakota States Sorenson Named WWC Wrestler of the Week [New Window]
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – South Dakota State University 197-pounder Tyler Sorenson (Garretson, S.D./Garretson HS) has been named the Western Wrestling Conference’s Wrestler of the Week as announced by league officials.Sorenson recorded four technical-fall victories, outscoring his opponents 75-12 in the process, in winning the 197-pound title at the season-opening Warren Williamson/Daktronics Open Nov. 7 in [...]
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:00:13 -0500

Salazar Named Big Ten Wrestler Of The Week [New Window]
The Purdue junior knocked off a pair of ranked foes en route to a 5-0 mark on the day.WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue junior Colton Salazar was named the Big Ten Wrestler of the Week on Tuesday after winning the 157-pound Eastern Michigan Open last weekend. He opened his season with five straight victories, including [...]
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:46:57 -0500

#17 ASU Wrestling Opens Year With Two Pac-10 Road Duals [New Window]
Sun Devils head to UC Davis, CS Fullerton in Shawn Charles’ first TEMPE – The Arizona State University wrestling team, ranked No. 17 nationally, will open its 2009-10 campaign on the road this weekend with a pair of duals against Pac-10 Conference foes as first-year head coach Shawn Charles and his Sun Devils face UC [...]
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:00:23 -0500

PANTHERS CROWN FOUR CHAMPIONS AT LORAS OPEN [New Window]
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa The University of Northern Iowa captured four individual first-place finishes Saturday at the Loras Open in the Panthers 2009-10 season opener. The Panthers also racked up threesecond- and third-place honors.UNIs champions included Grant Sutter (125 lbs.), Jamal Lawrence (149 lbs.), Brett Robbins (157 lbs.) and Ryan Loder (184 lbs.).The Panthers took [...]
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:06:52 -0500

Cowboy Wrestlers Dominate At OCU Open [New Window]
Pokes claim titles at nine of 10 weight classesOKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. Competing unattached, members of the Oklahoma State wrestling team dominated at the Oklahoma City Open on Sunday, as Cowboy wrestlers won championships at nine of a possible 10 weight classes. Leading the way were redshirt freshman 133-pounder Jordan Oliver and sophomore 197-pounder Alan [...]
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:06:38 -0500

Buckeyes Crown Three Champions at Eastern Michigan Open [New Window]
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Behind three champions and a runner-up finish, the Ohio State wrestling team had a strong outing in its first action of 2009-10 at the Eastern Michigan Open at Bowen Field House in Ypsilanti, Mich.Freshmen Mike Fee (149) and Peter Capone (174) won their first events as college competitors. Sophomore Johnny Hiles (HWT) [...]
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:06:04 -0500

Grapevine wrestlers out to top last years results [New Window]
The Grapevine Mustangs finished fourth in the state last season, but coach Ryan Martin thinks this team has what it takes to go beyond that mark this year.“We are definitely going to give it a shot,” Martin said. “We should be able to at least match our finish last year or surpass it. We have [...]
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:02:16 -0500

Fedor vs. Rogers Post-Fight Show With King Muhammed Lawal [New Window]
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — In the premiere edition of the FanHouse post-fight MMA show, we caught up with one of the newest members of the Strikeforce roster, “King” Muhammed Lawal, to break down all that transpired at the Sears Centre on Saturday night.Lawal praised Brett Rogers for his efforts, looked forward to a fight between [...]
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:58:23 -0500

TOMs Individual seeding Ranking 11-9-09 [New Window]
Welcome to TOM’s Inaugral Rankings. Our rankings our done by a panel of 8 DI college coaches. They rank them as if the NCAA tournament was today and they were seeding the tournament. Thus, we only rank 12 wrestlers per weight. We hope you enjoy them and discuss them.Please also note that these ranking were [...]
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:10:22 -0500

Lehigh U. opens season against Rider today [New Window]
Eight starters from last year’s 23-1 team earn berths; Hawks look ahead to big competition.Pat Santoro knows more than to take things for granted. As a two-time NCAA wrestling champion, he knows the value and results that are possible through hard work, especially after his first season as head coach of Lehigh University’s wrestling team [...]
Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:38:12 -0500

LU Takes Opening Dual against Ranked Tigers [New Window]
For the second-straight season, the Flames opened the year with a home dual and for the second year in a row, Liberty was victorious, as the homestanding Flames knocked off NAIA-ranked Campbellsville, 25-9, before a raucous crowd at the Schilling Center.With the victory, the Flames begin the year with a 1-0 record. Liberty has now [...]
Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:37:58 -0500

Mocs Fall to Kent State 22-15 in Season Opener [New Window]
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga wrestling team put up a strong fight but came up short in a 22-15 loss to Kent State in the first match of the Heath Eslinger era today.The Mocs opened the year against the Flashes in Blacksburg, Va., this afternoon. Sophomore Demetrius Johnson started the dual meet with [...]
Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:37:47 -0500

Red Team Dominates Wrestling Ranking Matches [New Window]
Red team defeats White, 27-6, in the annual Red/White Classic in Norman Thursday evening.NORMAN, Okla. — In its final preseason event of the season, the University of Oklahoma’s wrestling squad saw the Red team dominate the White squad by a 27-6 final margin at the annual Red/White scrimmage in Norman Thursday evening.“I thought this was [...]
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:12:12 -0500

Jarrod Garnett Spends 7 mins with TOM [New Window]
12th Ranked Jarrod Garnett looks to improve in his sophomore season. As a true freshman Garnett exploded on the scene on 2009 being named the ACC Rookie of the Year. In 09 he compiled a 38-8 record, a second place finish at the ACC championship and went 2-2 at the NCAA tournament. Garnett looks to [...]
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:10:51 -0500

Rulon Gardner Headlines Hall of Fame Class of 2010 [New Window]
National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum inducts four Distinguished Members plus four additional honorees STILLWATER, Okla. Rulon Gardner, who pulled off one of the greatest upsets in wrestling history at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, headlines the 2010 class of inductees into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum.Joining him as Distinguished Members [...]
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:54:40 -0500

Auble to be inducted into wrestling Hall [New Window]
The National Wrestling Hall of Fame announced Wednesday that David Auble, an Ithaca High School and Cornell University graduate will be inducted into the Wrestling Hall of Fame during ceremonies June 4-5 in Stillwater, Okla.Auble posted a 79-1 record at Ithaca High before wrestling at Cornell, where he was a two-time NCAA champion in 1959 [...]
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:42:38 -0500

Manager: Henderson Not Signed Anywhere [New Window]
Dan Henderson remains an unsigned commodity, the fighters business partner and manager, Aaron Crecy, told Sherdog.com late Thursday, responding to a new report that states the top-five middleweight has signed with Strikeforce.Dan hasnt signed anywhere, said Crecy.Crecy has stepped forward twice in the last three weeks to counter claims that his client had signed with [...]
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:29:12 -0500

Carwin: Lesnar Bout Not Happening at UFC 108 [New Window]
Shane Carwins wait just got longer. His scheduled Nov. 21 title fight against Brock Lesnar already postponed, the unbeaten heavyweight contender on Wednesday announced that the UFC champion will not be prepared to defend his crown at UFC 108 on Jan. 2 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.According to Carwin, Lesnar has [...]
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:25:24 -0500

Over 2,400 Fans Enjoy Show at Nittany Lion Wrestling Intrasquad Dual [New Window]
Wade and Pataky notch technical falls at HWT and 125 STATE COLLEGE, Pa.; November 5, 2009 Over 2,400 fans packed Rec Hall to get a first look at the start of a new era in Penn State Wrestling as the team held an intrasquad dual meet. Head coach Cael Sanderson showcased 22 wrestlers [...]
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:33:36 -0500

Bison Sign #8 184lber, McPeek [New Window]
Wirnsberger Amassing Talented ClassExperiencing a literal rebirth since the program was reinstated three seasons ago, The Bucknell Bison Wrestling Squad just keeps getting better under Head Coach Dan Wirnsberger. In March, Bucknell had an All-American (Andy Rendos, 165) and finished 29th in the nation. As a result, talented prospects are headed to Lewisburg, PA.Over the [...]
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:41:35 -0500

MOCS 2009-10 Wrestling Season Outlook [New Window]
A new era in the storied tradition of wrestling at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga begins this season with the return of a familiar face. Former Moc Heath Eslinger was named UTC’s 11th head coach on July 11, 2009, following the resignation of three-year head coach Chris Bono.Since taking over as the Mocs’ [...]
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:38:14 -0500

Coach wants ISU wrestlers to be more aggressive [New Window]
There is a good article in the USA Today on ISU wrestling Below is an excerpt.AMES, Iowa (AP) Just winning isn’t good enough for Kevin Jackson.The first-year Iowa State wrestling coach wants his athletes to dominate.“We’re trying to teach complete wrestling, to wrestle in every situation, every position,” Jackson said Tuesday. “We want to [...]
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:23:00 -0500

605 LA COUNTY Rankings [New Window]
Pre-season and will be updated after the first week of competition and then every 2 weeks.Compiled by Larry Ponce, Ray Harris and Pablo Di MariaBelow you will find the rankings.We hope you enjoy our attempts to get more regional coverage and expand our readers knowledge base. WTRankNameNameSchoolGrPlRecPlRecPLRec1031DanielFloresSouth Hills110-274-26-24-11032KioniVillalobosSanta Fe93-283-32-54-21033StevenJoyceNorwalk112-295-21-24-11034ChristianBetencourtArroyo102-26-15-11035HugoPerezAlhambra100-21-35-11036JaredRickerQuartz Hills100-24-45-21037RodgerRodriguezBishop Amat110-24-24-11038NickJacoboNorthview111-25-43-21039JamesKuwataMillikan111-64-310310DavidAndradeDowney106-63-3KevinSanchezKeppel111-73-2JeffSiEl Monte106-73-2StateMastersCIFWTRankNameNameSchoolGrPlRecPlRecPLRec1121BradfordGerlCalvary, D111-255-21-23-11122KennyMaiNo Torrance11103-32-23-11123NasimNaserEl Camino [...]
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:20:24 -0500

Big Red Gets Big Recruit [New Window]
Iowa Prep Star, Evan Knight to Wrestle at CornellIn this anomalous year of college wrestling recruiting that has seen early verbal agreements become the rule rather than the exception, Cornell was rather quiet on the recruiting front.Early on, Rob Kolls Big Red, who have solidified themselves as one of the nations perennial powers, secured just [...]
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:58:11 -0500

Evans to Iowa [New Window]
Brands & Co. Add to Monster ClassThe sweepstakes for one of the nations top recruits is over, as our #1 184lb prospect, Mike Evans, verbally agreed to an Iowa Wrestling scholarship late Tuesday night.Evans has transferred to the renowned wrestling program at Blair Academy for his final prep season after a standout career at Cumberland [...]
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:44:56 -0500

7 Minutes on the Mat with Anthony Robles [New Window]
Last year Arizona States Anthony Robles racked up the awards and Accolades. He was named the PAC-10 wrestler of the Year, a PAC-10 Champion, and an NCAA All-American placing 4th at 125 pounds. Robles plans on exceeding last years success and has his sites set on an NCAA Championship. TOM spends 7 minutes on the [...]
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:38:50 -0500

Depth, experience key Bullets wresting team [New Window]
GETTYSBURG, Pa. Head coach Andy Vogel has already figured out the formula for replacing three-time national qualifier and three-time Centennial Conference champion Andrew Goldstein on the Gettysburg College wrestling team: you dont. Instead, Vogel has bulked up the size of his roster and combined a mixture of experienced veterans and talented newcomers that will [...]
Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:37:17 -0400

Mountain Hawks set to finalize their lineup [New Window]
Last year’s dual meet record of 23-1 means nothing heading into the 2009-10 wrestling season for Lehigh University head coach Pat Santoro.”November is going to be really challenging, and that’s by design,” Santoro said this week while preparing for today’s 7 p.m. annual Brown and White Wrestle-offs at Grace Hall. Lehigh returns nine starters from [...]
Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:28:09 -0400

Gallick on a mission: wrestle in Olympics [New Window]
After he went 35-0 to win the 2006 NCAA wrestling championship, Nate Gallick earned a sociology degree at Iowa State and got on with life.There is, after all, no pro draft, no financial reward for 132-pound wrestlers.Gallick then became an assistant wrestling coach at Tennessee-Chattanooga, pocketed maybe $35,000 a year and began to work his [...]
Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:23:45 -0400

Wrestle-Offs determine starters [New Window]
The Rutgers wrestling team does not have a regular season home match until Jan. 8, 2010, but the Scarlet Knights season commences Monday when they hold their annual inter-squad Wrestle-Offs in the College Avenue Gym.The event marks the beginning of the 2009-10 season for the team as well as solidifies the starting roster for the [...]
Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:19:56 -0400

Ind. soldier was free spirit, champion wrestler [New Window]
INDIANAPOLIS Sgt. Dale Griffin was the son of a Mormon bishop, a champion wrestler and college student who was struggling to find his way in the world when he turned to the military.Killed Tuesday by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan, the body of the Army sergeant from Terre Haute, Ind., came home in a [...]
Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:11:10 -0400

Hochstrasser and Lee Invited to Prestigious NWCA All-Star Classic [New Window]
BOISE, Idaho – Boise State’s Andrew Hochstrasser and Nate Lee recently received prestigious invitations to join some of the nation’s top collegiate wrestlers, as the two Broncos were invited to compete in the 44th annual National Wrestling Coaches Association All-Star Classic in Fullerton, Calif. on Nov. 22. The All-Star Classic pits some of the top [...]
Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:05:49 -0400

Toughest sport comes to Kellogg Arena [New Window]
“Cage fighting” is a misnomer, said Josh Lawrence, president and promoter of Michigan’s Genesis Fighting Championship, “mixed martial arts” is a more proper label.On Saturday, the Grand Blanc-based fighting spectacle comes to Kellogg Arena for its annual “Halloween Havoc.” Eight amateur Michigan title-holders will be competing, Lawrence said, in a mesh of fighting styles that [...]
Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:03:31 -0400

Lashley-Strikeforce Deal Nears [New Window]
Can an athlete thrive with two mistresses?At the moment, Bobby Lashley seems to think so, as he’s pursued dual careers in MMA and pro wrestling over the last year. However, the former amateur wrestler understands there will come a moment of choice. Just how soon that moment arrives will be determined by Lashley’s next deal, [...]
Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:56:40 -0400

TOM Super 32 Recap 152 Heavyweight! [New Window]
Super 32 RECAP: UpperWeights152 Results1. Sr. Jackson Morse (MI)2. So. Taylor Massa (MI)3. Sr. David Habat (OH)4. Sr. Brandon Wilbourn (MO)5. Sr. Bo Candelaria (PA)6. Sr. Joey Cozart (FL)7. Sr. Guiseppi Lanzi (NY)8. Sr. Matt Dehney (MA)TOMs Pick: Taylor Massa (MI) over Joey Cozart (FL)A spectacular all-Michigan final highlighted this weight class. Jackson Morse, who [...]
Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:12:59 -0400

Army Announces 2009-10 Wrestling Schedule [New Window]
WEST POINT, N.Y. Twelve dual matches and six tournaments comprise the 2009-10 Army wrestling schedule, released by veteran head coach Chuck Barbee on Monday.The Black Knights will wrestle eight duals at West Point and participate in six tournaments in preparation for the EIWA and NCAA Championships.Once again, we were able to secure a schedule [...]
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:31:18 -0400

IU Wrestling Holds 2009 Intrasquad Scrimmage [New Window]
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The No. 15 Indiana University wrestling team held the 2009 intrasquad scrimmage Tuesday evening with nine matches on the docket, including 2008 National Champion Angel Escobedo in action.An exhibition heavyweight match started the night, pitting junior Joe Fagiano versus true freshman Jowan Gill. Fagiano, a likely redshirt for the 2009-10 season, made [...]
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:27:22 -0400

Matches Set for Sun Devil Wrestlings Annual Maroon and Gold Dual [New Window]
Wrestle-offs will be held to determine the teams starters for the upcoming dual season TEMPE The matches have been set for the Arizona State University wrestling programs annual Maroon and Gold Dual, Head Coach Shawn Charles announced today. The event, which serves as the programs wrestle-offs for the starting positions in the upcoming dual [...]
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:20:41 -0400

Senior wrestler grows into leadership role [New Window]
COLUMBIA Wrestling practice: The words are enough to strike fear into the hearts of many athletes.Lifting massive weights, running for miles, smashing teammates into the mats and going to extreme measures to make weight are all part of the grueling practices that the Missouri wrestling team sometimes has twice a day. Nick Marable, a [...]
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:16:41 -0400

Oklahoma State Wrestling 2009-10 Season Preview [New Window]
Cowboys are among the most talented, but least experienced teams in the nation STILLWATER, Okla. – The 2009-10 season could be the start of something big for the Oklahoma State wrestling team.Head coach John Smith has brought a tremendous amount of potential into the Cowboy program, as eight different Fargo champions go at it in [...]
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:13:12 -0400

King Mos Debut, Lindland vs. Jacare Proposed for December Strikeforce Event [New Window]
Strikeforce is gearing up for a busy November, but the organization already has plans in place for their year-end show as well. Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker said on this week’s edition of The MMA Hour (which will be featured later this week on MMA FanHouse) that the organization’s next big Showtime event will take place [...]
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:07:00 -0400

Koscheck, Johnson Agreed for UFC 106 [New Window]
Josh Koscheck and Anthony Johnson have verbally agreed to fight each other at UFC 106 on Nov. 21 in Las Vegas, Sherdog.com has learned from a source close to the bout.Koscheck announced Tuesday on his Twitter account that he would be fighting Nov. 21 in Las Vegas in a co-main event fight.I got some big [...]

Hall of Fame U of M coach trains, thanks troops in COB Basra [New Window]
By Pfc. J. Princeville Lawrence, MND-SCOB BASRA, Iraq – Who is Coach J Robinson?Robinson has had an illustrious career as an Army Ranger during the Vietnam War, an Olympic wrestler and one of the greatest coaches in University of Minnesota history.Robinson demonstrated his bravery by telling a roomful of military policemen how he listens to [...]
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:37:54 -0400

Moc Wrestlers Fighting For Starting Spots [New Window]
Thirty-three Tennessee at Chattanooga wrestlers vying for 10 starting spot competed in wrestle-offs Monday afternoon.The finalists in each weight class meet again Friday night at the annual Blue-Gold match in Maclellan Gym at 7 p.m.If the finalists are 1-1 after Friday night, a final wrestle-off will be next Monday. The Mocs open the season at [...]
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:32:01 -0400

Slay pushes wrestling in area [New Window]
It’s time for West Texas A&M and Texas Tech to join the world of college wrestling.Those were the words of Amarillo native and Olympic gold medalist Brandon Slay when he helped announce the new wrestling program at Wayland Baptist University.Slay, along with amateur wrestling legend Dan Gable, were so passionate and excited WBU will offer [...]
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:15:04 -0400

2008 wrestling champion seeks redemption [New Window]
Senior Angel Escobedo has nothing to prove today, but, as the season approaches, he will have to demonstrate that he is the best the nation has to offer once again.The IU wrestling team will be kicking off its season at 7 p.m. today with its annual intrasquad scrimmage at Bloomington High School North.Coach Duane Goldman [...]
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:10:56 -0400

Schopp opts to wrestle for Edinboro [New Window]
Tyrone’s A.J. Schopp is known not only for his ability on the wrestling mat, but also his focus when he’s there.That focus has helped him win 118 career bouts in three years and place three times at the PIAA Championships, including two second-place finishes.Schopp’s focus will be on capturing that elusive gold medal this season [...]
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:08:29 -0400

Illness forces Lesnar postponement [New Window]
Brock Lesnar, the Ultimate Fighting Championships massive heavyweight titleholder, was forced to withdraw Monday from his highly anticipated Nov. 21 title defense in Las Vegas against Shane Carwin.Carwin, via his Twitter feed, said the fight will be rescheduled for UFC 108 on Jan. 2.UFC president Dana White confirmed the news to Yahoo! Sports. White said [...]
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:05:01 -0400

Paulo Thiago to Stay on UFC 106 Card, Facing Jacob Volkmann [New Window]
Brazilian welterweight Paulo Thiago, who was left without an opponent when Thiago Alves was transferred to fight Jon Fitch at UFC 107, will remain on the UFC 106 card, taking on Minnesota Martial Arts Academy’s Jacob Volkmann.Thiago’s manager Wallid Ismail has informed Brazil’s Terra Magazine of the update, though the matchup becomes one of four [...]
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:01:02 -0400

Four of the Fantastic Five ex-collegians score wins at UFC 104 [New Window]
For the five former college wrestlers competing at Saturday night’s UFC 104 event at Staples Center in Los Angeles, it was a mostly successful evening… with only one losing his bout.Here is a brief synopsis of the results:Chase Gormley: In his match vs Stefan Struve, Gormley, a NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) All-American wrestler [...]
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:15:47 -0400

Decades of dominance [New Window]
“Four Decades of Dominance,” this year’s slogan for the wrestling team, shows the success the Cardinals have had since 1969. Their 600th win looks to also take place this season, most likely at the home match Friday against Montana State Northern.This year the team is hoping to continue the tradition of success by winning its [...]
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:13:42 -0400

Longtime Clearview Regional High School wrestling coach John Marinelli retires [New Window]
John Marinelli was admittedly torn.He considered an opportunity for a promotion, knowing that if he accepted, his successful 21-year career as the Clearview Regional High School head wrestling coach would be over.Eventually, Mariinelli decided to become the new assistant athletic director at Clearview, replacing Ron Becker, who took over the athletic director position at Williamstown. [...]
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:07:57 -0400

Outrage in Shogun-Machida Decision Unwarranted in Razor-Close Fight [New Window]
The final horn sounded and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua raised his hands towards the roof of the Staples Center, sure he’d just won the UFC light-heavyweight championship. The building’s 16,000 fans cheered him, ready to shower him with glory to match his new gold.The judges’ decision, they decided, was a formality, but still they’d wait for [...]
Sun, 25 Oct 2009 09:37:19 -0400

Cain Velasquez Says He Is Ready for Heavyweight Title Shot [New Window]
LOS ANGELES — Whether or not you believe the Cain Velasquez-Ben Rothwell UFC 104 fight was finished early on Saturday night, it would be difficult to deny the fact that Velasquez dominated “Big Ben” for the entire fight. The now 7-0 Velasquez continues to improve each and every time he fights, and when FanHouse spoke [...]
Sun, 25 Oct 2009 09:32:48 -0400

Wrestling, Cal College give Dan Bedoy a second chance [New Window]
It’s a 1.17 -mile commute from his house to the main building at Calumet College of Saint Joseph in Whiting.Daniel Bedoy, however, has taken a circuitous path to the brick-enclosed wrestling room in the basement of 2400 New York Ave.His battered ears represent a life spent wrestling. The scar on his chin reminds him of [...]
Sun, 25 Oct 2009 09:16:07 -0400

Former Waldorf Wrestling Coach Adjusting to NIACC [New Window]
Mason City, IAAfter a 30-year hiatus, NIACC Wrestling is under transition again. The Trojans have their third wrestling coach in as many years.”I came in April so I got a good start, Kelly said. It’d be tough coming in here in August. But I got a chance to do some recruiting brought some good kids [...]

BUCKNELLS ANDY RENDOS SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN NWCA ALL-STAR CLASSIC [New Window]
Senior to Face Iowa States Jonathan Reeder at Prestigious Event LEWISBURG, Pa. Three-time NCAA qualifier and 2009 All-American Andy Rendos (Brockway, Pa./Brockway Area) has been invited to next months National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) All-Star Classic. The senior 165-pounder on the Bucknell wrestling team will compete in the event, which will be held Nov. [...]
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:52:53 -0400

Henrich Selected to Compete in NWCA All-Star Classic [New Window]
Cavalier junior is third wrestler in Virginia history to appear in prestigious eventCHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Virginia wrestler Chris Henrich (Jr., Lansdale, Pa.) has been selected to participate in the 44th annual National Wrestling Coaches Association All-Star Classic, set for Nov. 22 in Titan Gym on the campus of Cal State Fullerton. One of the most [...]
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:47:30 -0400

2009 UNCG Southern Scuffle Schedule, Ticket and Hotel Information [New Window]
Ticket Information Tickets for the 2009 UNCG Southern Scuffle can be purchased through the Greensboro Coliseum Box Office beginning Nov. 9. Adult tickets are $15, tickets for students in grades K-12 are $5 and children under age 5 are free.The options to purchase through the Coliseum box office include: The [...]
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:43:29 -0400

Cowboy Wrestling Roundup Announced [New Window]
STILLWATER, Okla. The Oklahoma State wrestling program hosts the 2009 Cowboy Wrestling Roundup at Gallagher-Iba Arena on Thurs., Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. Admission is free and food will be provided free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis.The event will serve as a fan-friendly primer for the season, with head coach John Smith [...]
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:37:49 -0400

Southside to host college wrestlers [New Window]
With the start of the high school wrestling season right around the corner, fans of the sport can get an early taste when Southside High School plays host to a collegiate dual match between Kennesaw State University and Marion Military Institute.The idea for the match came from Alex Tucker, a former national champion collegiate wrestler [...]
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:35:00 -0400

Henderson Denies Whites Contract Claims [New Window]
UFC President Dana White said Thursday that Dan Hendersons asking price to re-sign with the UFC would make him by far the highest-paid guy in the UFC,” before reiterating that he and the fighter remain friendly.“Youll never hear me say a bad thing about Dan Henderson, other than hes ugly, and thats just the truth, [...]

UFC 104 Preview: The Main Card [New Window]
The Staples Center will play host to UFC 104 Machida vs. Shogun this Saturday in Los Angeles. More importantly, it will play host to a night likely to decide the future of the light heavyweight division.Reigning champion Lyoto Machida will enter undefeated and unquestioned as one of the sports pound-for-pound best, a lofty status that [...]
Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:46:20 -0400

ODU Wrestling Unveils 2009-10 Schedule [New Window]
Slate Includes Possible Match-ups with 22 Top-25 SquadsNORFOLK, Va. The Old Dominion wrestling program released its 2009-10 schedule, head coach Steve Martin announced Wednesday. Each year ODU boasts one of the toughest slates in wrestling and the upcoming season will be no different.Our schedule this year is extremely challenging, said Martin. We want to [...]
Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:41:49 -0400

Minnesota Wrestling Coaches Clinic [New Window]
J Robinson and the University of Minnesota wrestling staff will host their 2009 coaches clinic on Oct. 30, 2009.This year’s program will include Bill Zadick, Rod Olson and Tim Hartung. Zadick was World Champion in 2006 after claiming both NCAA and Big Ten Championships. A four-time state champion in high school, he was twice a [...]
Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:38:42 -0400

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Tucker Armstrong Verbals to the MustangsHad Tucker Armstrong stuck around Ohio, he might be more of a household name. The 2008 state champion from perennial powerhouse, St. Paris-Graham, moved to California when his father changed jobs. After winning a state title in one of the toughest states in the nation, wrestling fans may have lost [...]