Let’s talk about the rounds we have in Women Wrestling Hub.
1) Nose to nose
This round is a reflection of psychological warfare. The staredown is mainly a mind game. Fighters try to intimidate or unsettle their opponent with or without saying a word. Going nose-to-nose shows extreme confidence — it’s like saying “I’m not afraid of you.”Maintaining unbroken eye contact can make the opponent feel pressured or doubt themselves. Fighters use this as a chance to gauge reactions. Even though it looks heated, fighters know they can’t actually fight yet. It’s a chance to release controlled aggression before the real bout.
Here is an exciting staredown for you
2) Head-to-head
The forehead-to-forehead pushing round is a physical and psychological test used in certain sports to assess strength, stability, and mental toughness. In this round, athletes press their foreheads together and attempt to push the opponent backwards without losing balance or falling, creating a direct measure of force and endurance.
3) Fingerlock
The fingerlock test of strength is a challenge where two participants interlock their fingers and attempt to pull, twist, or resist each other. This round is designed to measure grip strength, finger endurance, and upper-body control under direct opposition. It is commonly used in strength competitions or traditional sporting events.
4 ) Body to Body push or chest to chest push
The chest-to-chest push is a physical challenge where two athletes press their bodies together, usually chest-to-chest, and attempt to push the opponent backwards or off balance. This round tests full-body strength, stability, and endurance in a controlled competitive setting.
Also, there are numerous chest-to-chest fight challenges available on YouTube
5) Chest to Chest Dash
The chest-to-chest dash is a dynamic challenge where two athletes start chest-to-chest and push forward simultaneously, attempting to drive the opponent backwards or cross a defined line. Unlike a static push, this round emphasises explosive power, speed, and coordination under direct resistance. Athletes must maintain stability while pushing forward, resisting backwards pressure from the opponent.
6) Bearhug
The bearhug round is a direct, body-to-body contest where two wrestlers engage in a bearhug—wrapping their arms around the opponent’s torso—and attempt to control, lift, or destabilize them. This round tests core strength, upper body power, and endurance, while also evaluating balance and tactical skill.
Sometimes athletes press their cheeks against the opponent’s face or chest to stabilize posture, maintain balance, and transmit force effectively. This close contact also provides tactile feedback and allows controlled pressure, enhancing both strength application and strategic control.
In short, in a bearhug, the cheek isn’t just incidental contact—it stabilizes posture, improves force transmission, maintains balance, and provides feedback, making the hold much more effective and controlled.
7) Back-to-back or hip-to-hip push
The back-to-back or hip-to-hip push is a challenge where two athletes position themselves either back-to-back or hip-to-hip and attempt to push, resist, or drive their opponent out of a designated area. This round emphasises leg drive and core stability while testing overall strength and endurance.
Several back-to-back or hip-to-hip challenge videos are available on YouTube.
8) Arm Wrestling
Arm wrestling is a direct, head-to-head contest in which two competitors grip each other’s hands and attempt to pin the opponent’s arm onto a designated surface, usually a table. This round tests arm, shoulder, and upper body strength, as well as technique, endurance, and mental focus.
9) ELbow Collar tie-up
The elbow collar tie-up is a positioning and control technique commonly used in wrestling, Muay Thai, and other combat sports. In this position, one athlete places one hand on the opponent’s neck or collar area while the other elbow contacts or controls the opponent’s arm or body, creating leverage for control, movement, or attack.
10) Ground submission
A ground submission is a technique used in wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), judo, and mixed martial arts (MMA) where a competitor controls an opponent on the ground and applies a joint lock, choke, or hold to force them to tap out or concede. It is a fundamental part of grappling-based sports, testing both technical skill and physical control.
11) LOCKS AND HOLDS
Lets have a look at some of the holds
All the rounds have been given for reference. Women Wrestling Hub didnot invent any rounds