#NFRoundup

NF Roundup Blog, March 1 - March 7

By United World Wrestling Press

The XXIV Outstanding Ukrainian Wrestlers and Coaches Memorial wrapped up over the weekend in Kyiv and a pair of champions will travel directly to Italy to compete at the first Ranking Series event of the year, the Matteo Pellicone (March 4-7).

Aisuluu TYNYBEKOVA (KGZ) and Meerim ZHUMANAZAROVA (KGZ), who won golds over the weekend at 62kg and 68kg, respectively, and will try to keep their winning streaks alive in Ostia.

Tynybekova, a '19 world champion, is one of ten returning champions looking to repeat their titile-winning efforts from the '20 Matteo Pellcione. She'll compete at 62kg.

Her fellow Kyrgyzstani teammate and '20 Individual World Cup champion, Zhumanazarova will try to win her third consecutive competition. The '19 junior world runner-up won the '20 Poland Open and Individaul World Cup.

RESULTS
Freestyle

57kg: G. ABDULLAEV (UZB) df. N. SAFAROV (UZB), 7-1
61kg: A. GVARZATILOV (AZE) df. A. DZHELEP (UKR), 7-2
65kg: A. RAHIMZADE (AZE) df. E. AKMATALIEV (KGZ), 5-4
70kg: I. BEKBULATOV (UZB) df. D. GADZHIEV (AZE), 5-0
74kg: M. FIROUZPOURBANDPEI (IRI) df. S. DEMIRTAS (TUR), 2-1
79kg: N. KENTCHADZE (GEO) df. R. SARI (TUR), 6-5
86kg: S. JEZIERZANSKI (POL) df. A. MAGAMAEV (BUL), via inj.
92kg: I. MTSITURI (GEO) df. D. PIDLYPINETS (UKR), 2—0
97kg: S. KARADENİZ (TUR) df. ANDRIITSEV (UKR), 1-1

Greco-Roman
55kg: N. TSURTSUMIA (GEO) df. S. ABBASPOURRAGANI (IRI), 3-3
60kg: A. NEJATI (IRI) df. Z. SHARSHENBEKOV(KGZ), 5-1
63kg: L. ABULADZE (GEO) df. K. KAMAL (TUR), 4-3 
67kg: R. ZOIDZE (GEO) df. J. KHETSURIANI (GEO), 2-1
72kg: M. AMOYAN (ARM) df. S. BOLKVADZE (GEO), 9-1
77kg: M. GERAEI (IRI)  df. A. KAVIYANINEJAD (IRI), 4-2
82kg: A. RIKADZE (GEO) df. K. CHALYAN (ARM), 5-3
87kg: S. NOVIKOV (UKR) df. L. GOBADZE (GEO), 5-0
97kg: U. DZHUZUPBEKOV (KGZ) df. G. MELIA (GEO), via inj.

Women’s Wrestling
50kg: O. LIVACH (UKR) df. A. ŁUKASIAK (POL) , 10-0
53kg: V. PHOGAT (IND) df. V. KALADZINSKAYA (BUL), via fall
55kg: A. HRUSHYNA (UKR) df. K. DEMKO (UKR), 10-0
57kg: A. NICHITA (MDA) df. I. KHARIV (UKR), 8-3
59kg: K. ZELENYKH (UKR) df. N. MARSBEK KYZY (KGZ), via fall
62kg: A. TYNYBEKOVA (KGZ) df. I. PROKOPEVN, (UKR), 9-7
68kg: M. ZHUMANAZAROVA (KGZ) df. O. DI BACCO (CAN), 1-1
72kg: A. BELINSKA (UKR) df. R. VOVCHAK (UKR), 2-0
76kg: E. MAE (EST) df. A. MEDET KYZY (KGZ), 2-0

marketing

RUDIS launches UWW x RUDIS apparel collection

By United World Wrestling Press

CORSIER-SUR-VEVEY, Switzerland (May 1) -- United World Wrestling and RUDIS have announced the launch of official UWW x RUDIS apparel.

Taking a major step in their partnership, UWW and RUDIS have launched a UWW themed store on the RUDIS website. The UWW x RUDIS collection is officially launched Thursday and available to shop here -- UWW x RUDIS.

The store fulfills the apparel needs of wrestlers and fans alike. The orders can be shipped internationally after an easy checkout process.

In January, UWW and RUDIS announced an eight-year partnership beginning 2025. The collaboration marked a pivotal moment for the global wrestling community, uniting two forces with a shared vision of celebrating the sport’s rich legacy while shaping its future.

RUDIS, founded in Ohio in 2013, RUDIS has rapidly grown into the leading brand in wrestling apparel, renowned for its innovation, athlete-focused designs, and dedication to the wrestling community.

Central to their collaboration is the concept of “Unified Strength,” symbolizing their united effort to elevate wrestling to new heights on a global scale.

The partnership exemplifies the mutual commitment of UWW, the global governing body of wrestling, and RUDIS to honor the sport and serve its athletes, fans, and communities worldwide.