Mike Riordan

joined Jul 22, 2011
last login May 24, 2013
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Bloody Elbow's collegiate and Olympic wrestling analyst.
Unsuccessful college wrestler (The Citadel), and current high school wrestling coach
Holds a J.D. from the University of Virginia
Lifelong Virginian
Check out my weekly roundup of college wrestling results on intermatwrestle.com

A Fan Of...

mlb Washington Nationals
nba Washington Wizards
nfl Washington Redskins
ncaaf Texas Tech Red Raiders
martial Bubba Jenkins
boxing Pernell Whitaker
general USA
nhl Washington Capitals
general Sabu and RVD
nascar Elliot Sadler
general USA Wrestling

Recent Activity

	I came here Commented on Invicta president Shannon Knapp says Brett Atchley banned from all Invicta events on May 24 2013, 9:25p - 7 replies
	more of these and more Judo chops Commented on UFC 160 - Coach Mike's Factgrinder: Cain Velasquez on May 24 2013, 9:08p - 1 reply
	Also, I saw that Commented on UFC 160 - Coach Mike's Factgrinder: Cain Velasquez on May 24 2013, 8:33p
	YES! Commented on UFC 160 - Coach Mike's Factgrinder: Cain Velasquez on May 24 2013, 8:08p
	Here is Cain in his last match Commented on UFC 160 - Coach Mike's Factgrinder: Cain Velasquez on May 24 2013, 2:18p
	other than the one clip Commented on UFC 160 - Coach Mike's Factgrinder: Cain Velasquez on May 24 2013, 1:59p - 1 reply
	thanks Commented on UFC 160 - Coach Mike's Factgrinder: Cain Velasquez on May 24 2013, 1:57p
	What he said Commented on UFC 160 - Coach Mike's Factgrinder: Cain Velasquez on May 24 2013, 1:55p - 1 reply
	Yes Commented on UFC 160 - Coach Mike's Factgrinder: Cain Velasquez on May 24 2013, 1:42p
	I'm not Commented on UFC 160 - Coach Mike's Factgrinder: Cain Velasquez on May 24 2013, 1:36p
	Brock flattened a bunch of good wrestlers Commented on UFC 160 - Coach Mike's Factgrinder: Cain Velasquez on May 24 2013, 12:55p - 1 reply
	to be fair Commented on UFC 160 - Coach Mike's Factgrinder: Cain Velasquez on May 24 2013, 12:42p - 1 reply
	oh please Commented on UFC 160 - Coach Mike's Factgrinder: Cain Velasquez on May 24 2013, 12:35p - 1 reply
	UFC 160 - Coach Mike's Factgrinder: Cain Velasquez Posted on May 24 2013, 12:00p
	he just punched him in the face Commented on Watch Super Fight League 18: Singh vs. Cabello Live on Bloody Elbow on May 24 2013, 11:57a
	looks like Commented on Watch Super Fight League 18: Singh vs. Cabello Live on Bloody Elbow on May 24 2013, 10:32a - 1 reply
	It's true Commented on UFC 160: Gray Maynard vs. TJ Grant Preview and Prognostication on May 24 2013, 10:13a - 1 reply
	Oh wow Commented on SB Nation Rankings: Middleweight on May 23 2013, 2:38p - 2 replies
	I might get yelled at for this Commented on SB Nation Rankings: Middleweight on May 23 2013, 2:18p - 4 replies
	Keep in mind Commented on Where are the 2012 Olympians? on May 22 2013, 8:55p
	Hey! we all remember the last time that Guida fought a decorated NCAA wrestler Commented on Chad Mendes vs. Clay Guida targeted for UFC 164 on May 22 2013, 3:25p - 1 reply
	No Subject Commented on Where are the 2012 Olympians? on May 22 2013, 3:07p - 1 reply
	Where are the 2012 Olympians? Recommended on May 22 2013, 3:02p
	An old coach once told me Commented on UFC Judo Chop: Paulo Thiago's Sucker Drag on Michel Prazeres on May 22 2013, 2:53p
	well look at what lang does Commented on UFC Judo Chop: Paulo Thiago's Sucker Drag on Michel Prazeres on May 22 2013, 1:47p - 1 reply
	I said Commented on FBI agents shoot and kill MMA fighter being questioned in relation to Boston Marathon bombings on May 22 2013, 11:59a
	I'm not making stills Commented on UFC Judo Chop: Paulo Thiago's Sucker Drag on Michel Prazeres on May 22 2013, 10:34a - 1 reply
	Look, I'm the president of the "don't trust the Federal Government" fanclub Commented on FBI agents shoot and kill MMA fighter being questioned in relation to Boston Marathon bombings on May 22 2013, 10:12a - 1 reply
	yep Commented on UFC Judo Chop: Paulo Thiago's Sucker Drag on Michel Prazeres on May 22 2013, 10:05a
	email me with corrections Commented on UFC Judo Chop: Paulo Thiago's Sucker Drag on Michel Prazeres on May 22 2013, 10:05a
	First off Commented on FBI agents shoot and kill MMA fighter being questioned in relation to Boston Marathon bombings on May 22 2013, 9:59a - 3 replies
	You no doubt Commented on FBI agents shoot and kill MMA fighter being questioned in relation to Boston Marathon bombings on May 22 2013, 9:54a - 2 replies
	Shit, I'd be scared of someone with bear hands too! Recommended on May 22 2013, 9:53a
	HA Commented on FBI agents shoot and kill MMA fighter being questioned in relation to Boston Marathon bombings on May 22 2013, 9:52a - 1 reply
	No Subject Commented on FBI agents shoot and kill MMA fighter being questioned in relation to Boston Marathon bombings on May 22 2013, 9:49a
	I see the gas scene Commented on FBI agents shoot and kill MMA fighter being questioned in relation to Boston Marathon bombings on May 22 2013, 9:44a
	Let's say the FBI agent was a small woman Commented on FBI agents shoot and kill MMA fighter being questioned in relation to Boston Marathon bombings on May 22 2013, 9:44a - 2 replies
	yes Commented on FBI agents shoot and kill MMA fighter being questioned in relation to Boston Marathon bombings on May 22 2013, 9:37a - 1 reply
	The FBI is a good gig Commented on FBI agents shoot and kill MMA fighter being questioned in relation to Boston Marathon bombings on May 22 2013, 9:36a - 2 replies
	thanks Commented on UFC Judo Chop: Paulo Thiago's Sucker Drag on Michel Prazeres on May 22 2013, 9:21a - 1 reply
	I was wondering Commented on UFC Judo Chop: Paulo Thiago's Sucker Drag on Michel Prazeres on May 22 2013, 9:18a - 2 replies
	UFC Judo Chop: Paulo Thiago's Sucker Drag on Michel Prazeres Posted on May 22 2013, 9:00a
	I heard that one reporter suggested to Vitor that a spinning hook kick wasn't the most effective way to kill someone Commented on Vitor Belfort apologizes for actions at UFC on FX 8 post-fight press conference on May 21 2013, 3:23p
	I know I'm arriving late to this, so nobody will read this Commented on Luke Rockhold goes back to the drawing board after loss to Belfort at UFC on FX 8 on May 20 2013, 2:22p - 1 reply
	I have a cat Commented on Cat Zingano and camp say Bryan Caraway intentionally elbowed her in head at TUF 17 Finale weigh-ins on May 17 2013, 9:11p
	Caraway Commented on Cat Zingano and camp say Bryan Caraway intentionally elbowed her in head at TUF 17 Finale weigh-ins on May 17 2013, 9:08p - 1 reply
	Lemme correct that for you Recommended on May 16 2013, 4:53p
	Um Commented on Nate Diaz calls Bryan Caraway 'biggest fg in the world' for accepting submission of the night bonus on May 16 2013, 4:12p - 1 reply*
	I went into this prepared to comment on how you were wrong and your logic was crappy Commented on i haz a confused: Big John McCarthy's Late Stoppage Overturned to a No Contest on May 16 2013, 2:41p
	It's awful isn't it? Commented on Live Stream: USA Wrestling vs. Iran and Russia in Grand Central Station - Rumble on the Rails on May 15 2013, 7:52p - 2 replies
	dang Commented on Live Stream: USA Wrestling vs. Iran and Russia in Grand Central Station - Rumble on the Rails on May 15 2013, 7:26p
	they need to get crackin Commented on Live Stream: USA Wrestling vs. Iran and Russia in Grand Central Station - Rumble on the Rails on May 15 2013, 7:16p - 2 replies
	True Commented on Live Stream: USA Wrestling vs. Iran and Russia in Grand Central Station - Rumble on the Rails on May 15 2013, 7:12p - 1 reply
	ah yes Commented on Live Stream: USA Wrestling vs. Iran and Russia in Grand Central Station - Rumble on the Rails on May 15 2013, 7:10p - 2 replies
	wow, a few weeks ago Stieber loses to Tyler Graff Commented on Live Stream: USA Wrestling vs. Iran and Russia in Grand Central Station - Rumble on the Rails on May 15 2013, 7:08p - 1 reply
	I saw Commented on Live Stream: USA Wrestling vs. Iran and Russia in Grand Central Station - Rumble on the Rails on May 15 2013, 7:07p
	Holy crap Commented on Live Stream: USA Wrestling vs. Iran and Russia in Grand Central Station - Rumble on the Rails on May 15 2013, 7:04p - 1 reply
	just got home Commented on Live Stream: USA Wrestling vs. Iran and Russia in Grand Central Station - Rumble on the Rails on May 15 2013, 7:01p - 4 replies
	Ragdolled Commented on Live Stream: USA Wrestling vs. Iran and Russia in Grand Central Station - Rumble on the Rails on May 15 2013, 4:10p
	Rumble on rails>than Europa league Commented on Live Stream: USA Wrestling vs. Iran and Russia in Grand Central Station - Rumble on the Rails on May 15 2013, 3:37p
	here we go Commented on Live Stream: USA Wrestling vs. Iran and Russia in Grand Central Station - Rumble on the Rails on May 15 2013, 3:31p
	yes Commented on Live Stream: USA Wrestling vs. Iran and Russia in Grand Central Station - Rumble on the Rails on May 15 2013, 3:22p
	fixed Commented on Live Stream: USA Wrestling vs. Iran and Russia in Grand Central Station - Rumble on the Rails on May 15 2013, 1:26p
	I wrote an article for Fight! magazine Commented on Live Stream: USA Wrestling vs. Iran and Russia in Grand Central Station - Rumble on the Rails on May 15 2013, 1:25p
	I know Dake is awful good at Greco Commented on Live Stream: USA Wrestling vs. Iran and Russia in Grand Central Station - Rumble on the Rails on May 15 2013, 1:24p - 1 reply
	I still cant access be through my cpu Commented on Live Stream: USA Wrestling vs. Iran and Russia in Grand Central Station - Rumble on the Rails on May 15 2013, 12:11p
	Live Stream: USA Wrestling vs. Iran and Russia in Grand Central Station - Rumble on the Rails Posted on May 15 2013, 9:13a
	They used to have continuation rules in freestyle, this is just a return to it Commented on Wrestling's Next Move - FR/GR Proposed Rule Changes on May 14 2013, 8:35p - 1 reply
	The only small issue I take with this, and it's a good post, believe me Commented on Wrestling's Next Move - FR/GR Proposed Rule Changes on May 14 2013, 8:07p - 1 reply
	Wrestling's Next Move - FR/GR Proposed Rule Changes Recommended on May 14 2013, 8:04p
	I suppose Commented on UFC fighter contract details revealed and analyzed on May 14 2013, 5:11p - 1 reply
	well what if you are cut Commented on UFC fighter contract details revealed and analyzed on May 14 2013, 5:07p - 1 reply
	I'm certain Commented on UFC fighter contract details revealed and analyzed on May 14 2013, 5:06p - 1 reply
	no I mean Commented on UFC fighter contract details revealed and analyzed on May 14 2013, 5:02p - 2 replies
	I'm aware Commented on UFC fighter contract details revealed and analyzed on May 14 2013, 4:54p - 2 replies
	yep Commented on UFC fighter contract details revealed and analyzed on May 14 2013, 4:43p - 1 reply
	This law professor and his posture toward hyperbole irks me a bit Commented on UFC fighter contract details revealed and analyzed on May 14 2013, 4:25p - 5 replies
	Why Wrestling Isn't Just a Sport, It's a Martial Art Recommended on May 14 2013, 10:12a
	Here is the problem Commented on Why Wrestling Isn't Just a Sport, It's a Martial Art on May 14 2013, 10:08a - 2 replies
	Hate to nit pick Commented on Josh Thomson says Nate Diaz didn't make weight for UFC on Fox 7 bout on May 12 2013, 6:47p - 1 reply

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