Jacobson Will Wrestle For Bronze, Rix McElhinney Into Repechage

NOVI SAD, Serbia – Payton Jacobson of the United States will wrestle in the bronze medal at the U23 World Championships while Aydin Rix McElhinney will wrestle in repechage at 130 kg, needing two wins to reach the bronze medal match. 

Jacobson Advances to Semis at U23 Greco-Roman World Championships

NOVI SAD, Serbia – Paris Olympian Payton Jacobson put himself in the 87 kg Greco-Roman semifinals on Monday at the U23 World Championships with a stellar 3-0 outing in the morning session.

Jacobson, who was fifth at the 2024 U23 Worlds, impressed with dynamic wins over Rohit Bura of India, Gabriel Lupasco of Moldova and Zaur Shangereev of UWW. He controlled all three matches with terrific forward pressure in neutral and was excellent in par terre. Jacobson converted from top on each opponent and gave up no turns from underneath.

National Duals Invitational Introduces $50,000 in TeamTakedown Bonuses

The National Duals Invitational, a groundbreaking $1 million collegiate wrestling event sponsored by Paycom, is adding another twist to its opening day with $50,000 of team takedown bonuses designed to reward aggressive starts and teamwide intensity. The marquee tournament takes place Nov. 15-16 at the BOK Center in Tulsa.

Iron Maidens – Wrestling for Glory Streaming On Prime

Iron Maidens – Wrestling for Glory is a girls wrestling documentary at the heart of the fight for women to gain legitimacy in a sport they love and to be afforded the opportunity to compete fully and fairly.

All American Documentary Begins Streaming October 17

All American is an inspiring documentary about three high school women wrestlers breaking barriers in a male-dominated sport. Filmed over five years, it reveals their struggles with family, culture, and identity while chasing victory on and off the mat—a powerful story of resilience, courage, and the American dream.

Lalovic Awarded 'Dustlik' Order by Uzbekistan

United World Wrestling President Nenad Lalovic was awarded the Dustlik Order by President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev for his significant contribution to the development of mass sports and support for martial arts in Uzbekistan.

History & Homecoming Coming to Stillwater

Visitors to Stillwater will have a unique opportunity to experience three historical venues during History & Homecoming on Friday, Oct. 17.

From 1-5 p.m., prior to Walkaround™ during Oklahoma State University's Homecoming festivities, visitors will be invited to tour the Boone Pickens Legacy Experience, OSU's Heritage Hall and the National Wrestling Hall of Fame & Museum. All will be open and free to visitors of all ages.

Sponsored by Visit Stillwater, guests visiting all three venues will be entered into a drawing for a $500 American Airlines gift card, reminding Cowboy fans to #FlySWO on American through the Stillwater Regional Airport (SWO)!

FloSports, ESPN Will Broadcast Every National Duals Invitational Match Live

The National Duals Invitational, a groundbreaking $1 million collegiate wrestling event sponsored by Paycom, has announced broadcast partnerships with FloSports and ESPN. All 28 duals will be carried live, giving fans nationwide access to every moment of the high-stakes tournament.