Freestyle Wrestling: Rules and Scoring

What is Freestyle Wrestling?

Freestyle wrestling is a combat sport contested on an octagonal mat with a circle inside. It is one of two variants of wrestling that take place at the Olympic Games, the other being Greco-Roman wrestling. Freestyle wrestling is a physically demanding sport that requires strength, speed, agility, and endurance.

Rules of Freestyle Wrestling

Freestyle wrestling matches are divided into two periods of three minutes each. The wrestler who scores the most points during the match wins. Points can be scored for takedowns, reversals, escapes, and near falls.

Takedowns are worth two points. A takedown is awarded when a wrestler takes their opponent to the mat and controls them for two seconds. Reversals are worth one point. A reversal is awarded when a wrestler escapes from their opponent's control and gains control of their opponent.

Escapes are worth one point. An escape is awarded when a wrestler breaks free from their opponent's control and stands up. Near falls are worth two points. A near fall is awarded when a wrestler holds their opponent in a pinning position for two seconds.

Scoring in Freestyle Wrestling

The following is a breakdown of the scoring system in freestyle wrestling:

* Takedown: 2 points * Reversal: 1 point * Escape: 1 point * Near fall: 2 points The wrestler who scores the most points during the match wins. In the event of a tie, the wrestler who scored the last point wins.