Wrestling

6 WWE Wrestlers Who Have Fought MMA

MMA and professional wrestling have been linked since the earliest days of both sports. Professional wrestling developed from catch wrestling, which is a type of submission grappling that is widely considered to be a precursor…

The History And Origins Of Sambo

Perhaps the most interesting export of the former Soviet Union is the martial art known as Sambo. From a combination of Judo, Jiu-Jitsu, and a number of other styles of wrestling, the Soviets developed Sambo…

The 7 Best Wrestlers In History

Wrestling is one of the oldest martial arts in the world and one of the most effective combat styles in the world. Those who are proficient wrestlers continue to dominate sports like mixed martial arts where…

4 Types Of Grappling Found In MMA

Grappling is a huge part of mixed martial arts. Royce Gracie dominated the early days of professional MMA, using primarily Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) to dominate opponents who were often bigger and stronger. The effectiveness of…

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