Heavyweight Nation

Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson is officially headed to the UFC, giving the promotion one of the most accomplished wrestling signings in recent years. The announcement was made during a UFC broadcast, with expectations that Steveson will debut during International Fight Week in Las Vegas. Steveson enters the UFC with elite credentials. He won gold at the Tokyo Olympics and built a dominant…

One of the biggest names in college wrestling is officially on the move. Vincent Robinson has entered the NCAA transfer portal following a highly successful stint at NC State, immediately becoming one of the most sought-after wrestlers in the country. Robinson competed at 125 pounds for the Wolfpack and established himself as one of the elite lightweights in the nation. He captured the 2025 NCAA…

Few athletes in the history of sport have inspired the kind of fear and respect that Aleksandr Karelin commanded every time he stepped onto the mat. Known as “The Russian Bear,” Karelin didn’t just dominate Greco-Roman wrestling, he redefined what dominance looked like at the highest level. For over a decade, Karelin was virtually untouchable. From 1987 to 2000, he built one of the most…

Jax Forrest delivered one of the most remarkable freshman seasons in recent college wrestling history, immediately establishing himself as a star for Oklahoma State. Entering the season as one of the most highly touted recruits in the country, Forrest wasted no time living up to the hype. Competing at 133 pounds, he finished his true freshman campaign with a perfect 19–0 record, going undefeated…

When discussing the greatest wrestler of all time, one name stands above the rest: Mijaín López. His dominance, longevity, and unmatched Olympic success make a compelling case that he is the most accomplished wrestler in history. López made history by becoming the first and only wrestler ever to win 5 Olympic gold medals, capturing titles at the 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020, and 2024 Games. Competing…

Real American Freestyle 08 is shaping up to deliver another high-level matchup, as Olympic champion Kyle Snyder is set to face one of the sport’s fastest-rising talents, Rizabek Aitmukhan. With both athletes bringing elite credentials and momentum into the bout, this clash has the potential to be one of the most intriguing matches on the card. Snyder enters as one of the most accomplished…

A Big Ten battle takes center stage tonight as Nebraska hosts Iowa in a pivotal conference dual that could shape the league standings and postseason seeding. With depth across the lineup and several high-impact matchups, this dual promises to be decided by the margins, bonus points, close decisions, and momentum swings from the opening whistle to heavyweight. Iowa enters the night looking to…

Arizona State vs Iowa State Wrestling Preview | January 6, 2026 Arizona State Sun Devils will host the Iowa State Cyclones tonight in a Big 12 dual that brings one of the conference’s top teams to Tempe. The dual takes place Tuesday, January 6, 2026, and will be streamed live on ESPN+. Iowa State enters the matchup as a national top-five program with a deep, nationally ranked lineup across…

In a major shakeup to the college wrestling recruiting landscape, Bo Bassett, the consensus No. 1 overall prospect in the class of 2026, has officially decommitted from the University of Iowa. Bassett made the announcement via social media on June 22, stating the decision came after a lot of prayer and conversations with his family. He explained that while he remains grateful for the Iowa…

Wrestling legends Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff are officially launching their highly anticipated professional freestyle wrestling league, Real American Freestyle (RAF), with the debut event set for August 30, 2025, at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Tickets are now available through RAF’s official website and Ticketmaster. Giving Back to Wrestling Proceeds from the event will benefit…

In a highly anticipated move, reigning 160‑lb Pennsylvania state champ and the Class of 2027’s #1 overall recruit, Melvin Miller, has officially shared his Top 9 list of prospective college wrestling programs on Instagram today. 🏆 Miller’s Top 9 Schools Arizona State Iowa Michigan Nebraska NC State Oklahoma State Penn State Pittsburgh Missouri As a sophomore at Bishop McCort High…

The Iowa State wrestling program continues to strengthen its national title hopes with the addition of 2025 NCAA All-American Vinny Zerban, who is transferring from the University of Northern Colorado to join the Cyclones for the upcoming season. A Breakout Season at Northern Colorado Zerban made headlines this past season with a breakout performance at the 2025 NCAA Championships, placing 6th…

The 2025 U.S. World Team in men’s freestyle wrestling is officially set following a dramatic night of action at Final X, hosted at the Prudential Center. With a mix of dominant veterans and breakout stars, Team USA is now ready to take on the world this fall in Zagreb, Croatia But no storyline shook the wrestling community quite like PJ Duke’s stunning upset over four-time NCAA champion Yianni…

In a jaw-dropping moment at Final X 2025, high school wrestling sensation PJ Duke shocked the wrestling world by pinning four-time NCAA champion Yianni Diakomihalis to earn a spot on the U.S. Senior Men’s Freestyle World Team at 70 kilograms. At just 18 years old, Duke became the youngest U.S. men’s freestyle wrestler ever to make a senior-level world team, and he did it by taking out one of the…

In a significant development ahead of the 2025 Final X event, reigning World bronze medalist and 2023 World champion Vito Arujau has officially postponed his highly anticipated bout against rising star Jax Forrest. The 61 kg best-of-three series was initially scheduled for June 14 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, as part of USA Wrestling’s marquee Final X event. However, Arujau has…

Aleksandr Medved was more than just a champion wrestler – he was a national hero and a symbol of Soviet sports dominance during the Cold War. Widely regarded as one of the greatest freestyle wrestlers of all time, Medved achieved an unprecedented three consecutive Olympic gold medals (1964, 1968, 1972) and amassed seven world championship titles in an era when sporting triumphs were often seen as…