Wrestler Details Dagestan Visit and Training After Khabib’s Invite
Anthony Hunter‘s seven day journey to Dagestan to train at some of the region’s most prestigious gyms provided a rare glimpse into the reality of training in the home of…
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Danaher: The Overwhelming Majority Of Jiu-jitsu Players Are Simply Incompetent In The Standing Position
In a revealing conversation with Roger Gracie, renowned jiu-jitsu coach John Danaher didn’t mince words about one of Brazilian jiu-jitsu’s most glaring weaknesses: standing position and takedowns. According to Danaher,…
Olympic Champion Zaurbek Sidakov Asked Islam Makhachev to Assess His Chances of Becoming an MMA Champion
Three-time freestyle wrestling world champion and Olympic gold medalist Zaurbek Sidakov recently sought the opinion of Former UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev regarding a potential transition to mixed martial arts.…
Olympic Champion Sadulaev Rejected a Million-Dollar Offer to Promote Wagering
In a refreshing stance that echoes the moral principles shared by several prominent athletes from the Caucasus region, Russian wrestling legend Abdulrashid Sadulaev has revealed he turned down a million-dollar…
Justin Gaethje explains why he doesn’t wrestle at all in the UFC despite NCAA Division I background
Justin Gaethje has built his reputation as one of the most exciting UFC stars in mixed martial arts but many fans might be surprised to learn about his extensive wrestling…
Michael Chandler and Chad Mendes join Real American Freestyle
Two of mixed martial arts’ most accomplished athletes are returning to their competitive roots, trading the octagon for the wrestling mat in a move that highlights the growing influence of…
Helen Maroulis describes getting battered by 152-pound football player who was mad he couldn’t escape a pin in practice
Olympic champion wrestler Helen Maroulis has faced countless opponents on the mat throughout her decorated career. In a recent podcast video, she talked about one of her most memorable confrontations,…
Channing Tatum wrestled Mark Schultz on the set of Foxcatcher
In a recent interview Channing Tatum opened up about his intense preparation for the critically acclaimed film “Foxcatcher” including his hands-on experience wrestling with the real Mark Schultz on set.…
Joe Rogan was stunned to learn you have to wrestle a woman into a van to marry her in Kyrgyzstan
In a fascinating cultural revelation that left podcast host Joe Rogan visibly stunned, comedian James McCann shared details about Kyrgyzstan’s controversial marriage tradition known as “Ala Kachuu” during their conversation…
ADCC star Lachlan Giles warns wrestling could eclipse jiu-jitsu by switching from singlets to no-gi gear
In a thought-provoking interview about combat sports evolution, ADCC bronze medalist and renowned coach Lachlan Giles shared his perspective on how wrestling could potentially overtake jiu-jitsu in popularity with a…