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Former ASU wrestler Velasquez defends title at UFC 160

Cain Velasquez, a two-time All-American wrestler at ASU, flattened Silva to earn his second career technical knockout over the Brazilian and his first successful UFC heavyweight title defense.

| May 25, 2013

At UFC 160, heavyweights won't steal the show

Which would you prefer to watch? Heavyweights fighting opponents that they are decidedly better than, or a pair of lightweight and light heavyweight sluggers in matchups that, stylistically, make for great fights?

| May 21, 2013

Devil Dish: Dake is the best in college wrestling history

Dake is not just the first wrestler to win four NCAA titles. He is the first to win them in four separate weight classes: 141, 149, 157 and finally 165 pounds.

| March 28, 2013

Q&A: Cain Velasquez on UFC title defense, bond with ASU

Cain Velasquez sat down with The State Press to discuss his upcoming title defense against Antonio Silva, how he draws support from ASU and his current relationship with the wrestling team.

| March 27, 2013

On Jan. 27 ASU’s Sun Devils played Oklahoma State’s Cowboys at the Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. ASU sophomore Kevin Radford played against Oklahoma State’s senior Chris Chionuma. (Photo by Ana Ramirez)

4 ASU wrestlers head to NCAA championships

Kevin Radford, Blake Stauffer, Jake Meredith and Levi Cooper head to Des Moines, Iowa for the 2013 NCAA wrestling championships starting Thursday.

| March 20, 2013

ASU wrestling takes 3rd place at Pac-12 championships

After tying for fifth in 2004, the Sun Devils were narrowly able to hang onto third place on Saturday.

By Evan Webeck | March 3, 2013

Redshirt sophomore Dalton Miller faces off against Cal Poly sophomore Brittain Longmire during the Sun Devils' win over the Broncos as the ASU Polytechnic Campus on Feb. 15. (Photos courtesy of Arianna Grainey)

ASU wrestlers blow out Cal Poly on Senior Night

ASU broke down the Cal Poly Broncos 38-3 Friday on Senior Night.

| February 15, 2013

On Jan. 27 ASU’s Sun Devils played Oklahoma State’s Cowboys at the Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. ASU sophomore Joel Smith played against Oklahoma State’s freshman Alex Dieringer. (Photo by Ana Ramirez)

ASU wrestlers to compete in 1st athletic event at Poly Campus

The Sun Devils travel slightly southeast to the Polytechnic campus for their regular season finale against Cal Poly, Friday.

By Danny Shapiro | February 14, 2013

Devil Dish: Keep wrestling in the Olympics

The International Olympic Committee voted Monday to not include Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling for 2020.

By Josh Nacion | February 12, 2013

Two ASU wrestlers compete against each other in a match between teammates. The wrestling team were handed their sixth straight loss to Oregon State on Feb. 9. (Photo by Kyle Newman)

ASU wrestling suffers 6th straight loss to Oregon State

The loss was the Sun Devils’ third single-digit point effort in the past four duals and their sixth straight loss overall.

By Danny Shapiro | February 10, 2013

UFC stars sign autographs to raise funds for ASU wrestling

UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez joined fellow UFC veterans and ASU wrestling alums Ryan Bader, Aaron Simpson and CB Dollaway at the popular Tempe bar to sign autographs in support of the ASU wrestling program.

| February 9, 2013

Former ASU wrestler Eric Starks tries to escape a take down from Stanford senior Nick Amuchastegui on Feb. 2, 2012. ASU looks to gain some momentum for the Pac-12 tournament against Oregon State this weekend. (Photo by Diana Lustig)

ASU wrestling heads to Oregon State, looking for confidence boost

ASU wrestling faces its toughest conference competition yet at Oregon State.

By Danny Shapiro | February 7, 2013

ASU wrestling falls ISU, 5th loss in 6 duals

Extra points would prove to be the Sun Devils downfall

By Danny Shapiro | February 2, 2013

Wrestling victory vs. ISU comes down to young lightweights

This week, the Sun Devils (7-9) hit the road again for a Friday night dual against Iowa State.

By Danny Shapiro | January 31, 2013

ASU’s Sun Devils play Oklahoma State Cowboys at the Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. ASU sophomore Kevin Radford played against Oklahoma State senior Chris Chionuma. (Photo by Ana Ramirez)

ASU wrestling blown out at home by Oklahoma State

After No. 2 Oklahoma State (11-0) thrashed ASU 44-6 Sunday, Charles didn’t like the result or progression of his Sun Devils (7-9).

By Danny Shapiro | January 27, 2013

ASU wrestling set for only home dual vs. Oklahoma State

After spending the entire season on the road, redshirt sophomore Kevin Radford is a little bit excited for the ASU wrestling team’s only home dual of the season.

By Danny Shapiro | January 25, 2013

Boise State smothers ASU wrestling 33-7

Looking to keep its perfect Pac-12 record intact, the ASU wrestling team came up short and fell to Boise State 33-7 Sunday.

By Danny Shapiro | January 20, 2013

Wrestling give up early lead, falls to Utah Valley

After jumping out to an early 15-6 advantage, the ASU wrestling team was unable to score again, falling 26-15 to Utah Valley University Friday night.

By Danny Shapiro | January 18, 2013

Redshirt sophomore Hans Rasmusson sprawls to avoid a shooting attacker. The wrestling team will try to avoid their first conference loss this weekend when they face Boise State and Utah Valley (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Wrestling travels to Boise State, UVU, met by fans

The ASU wrestling team will put its undefeated Pac-12 record on the line this weekend when it travels to Boise State.

By Danny Shapiro | January 18, 2013

Meredith hopes to regain glory after injury

Prior to the 2010-11 ASU wrestling season, coach Shawn Charles made a bold prediction.

By Danny Shapiro | January 16, 2013

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