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#TBT​: UFC Champ Usman Downs Downey at ’11 Olympic Trials Qualifier

By Eric Olanowski

Kamaru USMAN ??, the reigning UFC welterweight champion of the world, defeated ’19 86kg world team member, Patrick DOWNEY ??, two-periods-to-one at the ’11 Olympic Trials Qualifier. “The Nigerian ?? Nightmare” lost the second period, but won periods one and three against Downey.

Usman, who owns a UFC record of 17-1-0, will look to defend his welterweight title against Gilbert Burns on Saturday (Feb 13) at #UFC258​ in Las Vegas, USA. The wrestling world is behind you. Usman! #UseYourWrestling

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#TBT: Zhumanazarova wins first senior medal at Bishkek Asian Championships

By Eric Olanowski

BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan (June 7) --- World champion Meerim ZHUMANAZAROVA (KGZ) burst on the scene with a couple of junior-level medals. But the real breakthrough in her career was the 2018 Asian Championships. Wrestling in front of the home crowd, Zhumanazarova thrilled the fans with a high-paced 12-6 win over Divya KAKRAN (IND) to win a bronze medal at 68kg.