Submission Wrestling Women [verified] Full Jun 2026

Natural mobility allows for creative escapes and guards.

: While professional wrestling-focused, SHIMMER has held technical "submission matches," such as the acclaimed Deonna Purrazzo vs. Madison Eagles bout. submission wrestling women full

Maya's next opponent was Sofia, a seasoned wrestler from Russia, famous for her armbar expertise. The match began with both women feeling each other out, looking for an opening. Sofia, known for her aggressive style, shot in for a takedown, but Maya was ready. She defended the takedown attempt and countered with a beautiful single-leg takedown of her own. As Sofia tried to escape, Maya capitalized on the opportunity to take her back, eventually sinking in a tight arm-triangle choke that led to Sofia's submission. Natural mobility allows for creative escapes and guards

Unlike traditional freestyle or Greco-Roman wrestling, where the goal is primarily to pin the opponent's shoulders to the mat, submission wrestling prioritizes designed for pain compliance or physiological incapacitation. Submission Types: Maya's next opponent was Sofia, a seasoned wrestler

. Full matches from this historic tournament, including semifinals and finals, are available on the NCAA Championships YouTube channel Recent Highlight Matches