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Yepez Apunta a Volver a Lo Más Alto del Podio en #WrestleGuatemalaCity

Thursday, June 6, 2019 - 22:05 By Taylor Miller

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Hoy Lucia YEPEZ GUZMAN (ECU) busca su primera medalla del Campeonato Panamericano Juvenil. Ella ya es finalista en la categoría de 50 kg en su primera competencia juvenil.

Con solo 18 años, Yépez ya tiene mucho éxito internacional.

En adición a sus cuatro medallas panamericanas, Yépez resultó dos veces entre las primeras cinco mejores del campeonato mundial. En 2017, ganó una medalla de bronce en el Campeonato Mundial de Cadetes.

Ya ha ganado títulos panamericanos en las categorías U15 y cadetes. Los dos vinieron en 2016. En 2017, ganó una medalla de plata, y el año pasado reclamó la medalla bronce.

Hoy en la competencia, Yépez tiene tres victorias por puesta espalda, derrotando a los oponentes de Brasil, Canadá y Panamá.

Esta noche se enfrentara a la Campeona Olímpica Juvenil y Campeona Mundial en la categoría cadetes Emily SHILSON (USA) por el oro.

“Como yo he siempre dicho, nunca hay que tener miedo a ningún rival y para la final lo que voy a hacer es caerle encima y dar lo mejor de mí. Que gane la mejor,” dijo Yepez.

Mira el torneo en vivo en unitedworldwrestling.org. Las finales comienzan a las 6 p.m. CST.

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UWW Signs MoU with Smoothcomp for Grappling, Amateur MMA

Monday, May 18, 2026 - 07:04 By United World Wrestling Press

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CORSIER-SUR-VEVEY, Switzerland (May 18) -- United World Wrestling (UWW) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Smoothcomp AB to collaborate in the areas of event management systems, competition software, and digital solutions for UWW Associated Styles, including Grappling, Pankration, and Amateur MMA.

The MoU was signed last week in Lausanne, Switzerland and in effect for 12 months from the date of signing.

It outlines the respective roles of both organizations and provides for UWW’s evaluation and potential use of Smoothcomp’s platform for event registration and competition management, as well as support for pilot events and development projects.

The agreement also includes the exploration of potential integration between Smoothcomp’s platform and UWW systems, including Athena and related tools.

About United World Wrestling:
United World Wrestling is the international governing body for the sport of wrestling, recognized by the International Olympic Committee. Headquartered in Corsier-sur-Vevey, Switzerland, UWW oversees Olympic wrestling disciplines, including Freestyle, Greco-Roman, and Women’s Wrestling, as well as associated styles such as Grappling, Pankration, Belt Wrestling, and Beach Wrestling. UWW works with national federations worldwide to promote, regulate, and develop the sport at all levels.

About Smoothcomp:
Smoothcomp AB is a Sweden-based provider of competition management software and digital solutions for combat sports and martial arts events. Its platform supports online registration, brackets, scheduling, live scoring, and event administration for organizers, athletes, coaches, and federations worldwide.