One other elite faculty wrestler seems to be transitioning to combined martial arts (MMA).
Earlier this month, inside Wells Fargo Enviornment in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Penn State College (PSU) wrestling standout Carter Starocci etched his identify in historical past by conducting an unprecedented feat—profitable his fifth NCAA nationwide wrestling title, a file that will by no means be matched. He capped off his outstanding faculty profession with a 104-4 file.
Though he didn’t explicitly focus on a transfer to MMA throughout his last faculty post-fight press convention, Starocci has been dropping hints in regards to the transition for a number of years.
In the present day (Mon., March 31, 2025), Starocci was noticed coaching at one of many world’s premier gyms, American High Staff (ATT), in Coconut Creek, Florida.
Starocci has surrounded himself with top-tier expertise, together with Bellator champion Johnny Eblen, former champ-turned-free-agent Yaroslav Amosov, and, naturally, his fellow Penn State alumnus Bo Nickal.
As you’ll be able to see, Starocci has surrounded himself with top-tier expertise, together with Bellator champion Johnny Eblen, former champ-turned-free-agentYaroslav Amosov, and, naturally, his fellow Penn State alumnus Bo Nickal.
However the connections don’t cease there. UFC light-weight contender Grant Dawson not too long ago posted a photograph of Starocci after they educated alongside Mateusz Gamrot.
It’ll be fascinating to see which path Starocci chooses. Will he comply with Nickal’s lead and take a look at the waters with just a few beginner bouts? Or will he dive straight into the skilled ranks?
No matter his method, anticipate to see him competing on Contender Collection quickly.
