Mor Sarr, aka “Super Star”: from “Bleeder” of the arenas to security agent in the United States August 22, 2026

Some wrestlers left their mark on the arena with their exploits before reinventing themselves or retraining after their sporting career. The section “What happened to them?” » tells of their post-career life. Today, the spotlight is on Mor Sarr, aka “Super Star”, who chose a new life far from the wrestling arena by settling in the United States where he converted to private security.

Mor Sarr, better known as “Super Étoile”, was one of the wrestlers who animated the arena at the end of the 2000s and the beginning of the 2010s. A resident of the Lansar stable, he particularly distinguished himself in the Strike Wrestling Championships (Claf), where his power and commitment allowed him to make a name for himself. He owed his nickname “Bleeder” of the arenas mainly to his numerous victories by knockout.

Originally from Boundou, a village located about three kilometers from Diourbel, Mor Sarr took his first steps in the struggle there. His passion truly took shape when he won a tournament organized by a school in his village. When the organizers went to his house to present the trophy, his father was surprised. He then discovers that his son has just won in a wrestling competition. The family ends up accepting this passion.

Encouraged in particular by a supporter named Gorgui Ndao, the young Mor Sarr continues his apprenticeship. His first fight in Diourbel pitted him against Maladio No. 2. A meeting which marked the start of a promising career. In the capital of Baol, he built up a first record of eleven fights, for ten victories against a single defeat, conceded against the late Tampon Ndao. After having proven himself at Diourbel, “Super Étoile” joined the Thiaroye-sur-Mer stable in 2007.

But differences led him to leave this structure with several other wrestlers, including Tidiane Faye, Ness and Feugueleu. Everyone then heads towards Lansar.
In Dakar, “Super Étoile” made its debut by dominating Mitrailleuse de Rock Énergie. He then followed up with a victory over Pithia de Ndakaru, before experiencing his first defeat in the capital against Auguste Mbagnick Sène.

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Far from being discouraged, he reacted by defeating Santang Gningue. This victory attracted the attention of Gaston Productions, who hired him for the Claf for the 2008-2009 season. “Super Étoile” had a run marked by a no-verdict against Sa Cadior 2 in Louga, a victory over Douglas and a defeat in front of Yékini Jr. During the following edition of Claf, in 2010, he shared his group with wrestlers like Douglas, Year 2000…

This time, the Lansar resident is firing on all cylinders. He won all his fights and qualified for the semi-finals, where he dominated Saloum Saloum. In the final, he got the better of Garga Mbossé and won the Claf trophy. This success confirms its status as a rising value. He then followed up with a victory over Jordan de Pikine before losing to Forza de Fass. He finally fights his last fight against Nguer de Pikine.

Beyond its track record, Super Étoile especially left its mark with the violence of its strikes. His victories by knockout earned him the nickname “Bleeder” of the arenas, a term that suited his fighting style perfectly. During his career, he recorded six knockouts.

The first came in 2007 against the late Tampon Ndao, in a remake fight, and Santang Gningue, nicknamed “The Tiger of Yoff”. In 2009, he also signed other very impressive ones in front of Douglas from the Balla Gaye school, Malaw Séras from Pikine Falaye Baldé, etc. Performances which helped build his reputation as a formidable puncher.

After his fight against Nguer, “Super Étoile” obtained, in 2017, a ten-year visa for the United States. His initial plan was simple: to go to Uncle Sam’s country to train before returning to Senegal. But after a first shuttle, the Covid-19 pandemic in 2019 disrupted his plans.

Travel restrictions force him to stay put. To meet his needs, he took on several odd jobs. “My first job was to collaborate with a prestigious restaurant in the United States. I was responsible for delivering the dishes ordered by customers. I did this work for several months before stopping,” he says.

Security agent in the USA

His imposing build and his experience in combat sports will then direct him towards another profession. In fact, “Super Étoile” is converting itself into private security. An activity that he has been carrying out for almost five years and which today gives him real satisfaction.

“I became a private security agent almost five years ago. It’s a job that I don’t regret. I was able to achieve a lot. In particular, I built two houses in Senegal, took my mother on a pilgrimage to Mecca and sheltered my entire family from want. I also manage my life here in the United States,” rejoices the former resident of Lansar.

Today, “Super Étoile” does not regret its choice to settle in the United States. He even believes that this reconversion offered him opportunities that he had not been able to seize during his sporting career. “When I was an active wrestler, I didn’t even have a plot of land for housing. My fights were spaced out and whatever I gained from the struggle was mainly used to satisfy my needs and those of my family. It was by coming to the United States that I was able to achieve certain things,” he explains.

Having now regularized its administrative situation, “Super Étoile” can travel regularly between the United States and Senegal to reunite with its loved ones. The former “Bleeder” of the arenas has thus definitively turned the page on wrestling. But, even far from the arena, he continues to measure the progress he has made: from his first fights in Diourbel, to his new life as a security agent across the Atlantic.

By Abdoulaye DEMBÉLÉ