Olympic silver medalist Kennedy Blades, known for her signature suplex move, dominated a recent wrestling tournament with a 13-0 victory and is focused on winning gold at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics while considering a future in MMA.
Olympic silver medalist Kennedy Blades isn’t just one of the top wrestlers globally; she’s also gaining a reputation for consistently using her signature move in competitions.
In a move reminiscent of her 2024 Paris Games match, Blades perfects the suplex whenever she can lift and throw opponents, creating highlight-reel moments. At the Olympics, her opponent hit the mat so hard that medical treatment was necessary.
Thankfully, no injuries this time! Yet, Blades did unleash her suplex during Friday’s tournament. She grabbed her opponent and launched them into the air—a jaw-dropping spectacle on the mats.
She dominated with a 13-0 technical fall victory, advancing further in the tournament.
At just 21, this phenom trained under coach Israel Martinez. Martinez is a notable figure in MMA, having worked with top fighters like UFC heavyweight champ Jon Jones and former champ Holly Holm.
Kennedy has hinted at possibly pursuing an MMA career someday. But for now? She’s laser-focused on snagging gold when the Summer Olympics hit Los Angeles in 2028.