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Ben Askren headlines October’s Agon Wrestling Championships event in Las Vegas

BAD MMA News — Sun, 08 Sep 2013 17:30:00 +0000

Ben Askren, a two-time Division I NCAA wrestling champion and former Olympic wrestler, will compete in the main event of “Agon 1: The Revolution,” which takes place Oct. 27 at Las Vegas’ Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino.

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Ben Askren headlines October’s Agon Wrestling Championships event in Las Vegas – MMA Junkie

Daniel Cormier vs. Roy Nelson Set as UFC 166 Co-Main Event

BAD MMA News — Tue, 23 Jul 2013 07:41:15 +0000

Heavyweights Roy Nelson and Daniel Cormier have been rumored to be a fight in the making. Both have wanted the bout to happen and now it will on Oct. 19 at UFC 166 in Houston. The Houston Chronicle first reported the matchup and UFC officials confirmed the bout as the UFC 166 co-main event on Monday. Cormier (12-0) is a former Olympic wrestler who transitioned into mixed martial arts. He made his professional MMA debut in 2009 and has steadily climbed the heavyweight ranks, winning the 2012 Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix. He made his long awaited UFC debut on April 20, defeating former titleholder Frank Mir by unanimous decision. Nelson (19-8) has been a fan favorite since making his way into the UFC by winning the tenth season of The Ultimate Fighter reality series. Known for his ability to absorb an incredible amount of damage and for his one-punch knockout power, Nelson knocked out Brendan Schaub and Stefan Struve in his first two fights in the UFC. He’s lost to top contenders Junior dos Santos, Fabricio Werdum and Frank Mir, but has faced the top competition inside the organization.

Daniel Cormier vs. Roy Nelson Set as UFC 166 Co-Main Event – MMA Weekly

To MMA or not to MMA? An Olympic wrestler weighs his options

BAD MMA News — Mon, 24 Jun 2013 00:45:00 +0000

MISSOULA, Mont. – Dodging puddles in an unpaved parking lot on a rainy June afternoon, Jake Herbert attempted to put his career dilemma in the simplest terms possible. Not an easy task, considering the gravity of the choices that lay in front of the 28-year-old Olympian and two-time NCAA freestyle wrestling national champ. On one hand, there are the 2016 Games to think about. On the other, there’s the potential to make a lot more money beating up other men in a cage as a professional MMA fighter. And behind door number three? “That’s the thing,” Herbert said and cocked his head with a shy smile.

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To MMA or not to MMA? An Olympic wrestler weighs his options – MMA Junkie