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#TBT: Late takedown propels Rahimi past Rashidov

Thursday, May 26, 2022 - 13:29 By Eric Olanowski

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COSIER-VEVEY, Switzerland (May 26) --- #TBT: Rahimi’s late takedown propels him past Rashidov Fellow world champions and Olympic bronze medalists Hassan RAHIMI ?? and Gadzhimurad RASHIDOV (RWF) went toe-to-toe at the 2016 Freestyle World Cup in Los Angeles, ??.

Rahimi, the 2013 world champ and Rio Olympic bronze medalist grabbed a takedown with less than 15 seconds left and downed Rashidov, the 2019 world champion and Tokyo Olympic bronze medalist, 3-3.

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

Thursday, February 11, 2021 - 14:18 By Eric Olanowski

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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​