I'll do a bit of play-by-play. May even throw in the McKenna vs Gross and Cox vs Jackson bouts if I'm ready in time.
Taylor vs Burroughs PBP
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McKenna vs Gross (65kg)
1st Period
A quick 4, takedown and turn, for McKenna.
Another McKenna takedown, up 6-0 only 40 seconds into the bout.
And another for an 8-0 score.
10-0 tech fall, in only 1:31 after a 4th takedown for McKenna.
1st Period
A quick 4, takedown and turn, for McKenna.
Another McKenna takedown, up 6-0 only 40 seconds into the bout.
And another for an 8-0 score.
10-0 tech fall, in only 1:31 after a 4th takedown for McKenna.
Cox vs Jackson
1st Period
One minute in, no score.
Both guys now hit for passivity. Next one goes on the clock.
Push out, Cox up 1-0.
30 seconds to go in the first.
Period ends.
2nd Period
No scoring yet in the second, 45 seconds in.
Cox hit for passivity, now on the clock.
Tied 1-1, Jackson leads by criteria, 1:20 to go.
Cox pushes Jackson out, up 2-1.
1 minute to go.
Cox with the takedown, and a turn, he's up 6-1 with 30 seconds remaining.
Ends that way.
1st Period
One minute in, no score.
Both guys now hit for passivity. Next one goes on the clock.
Push out, Cox up 1-0.
30 seconds to go in the first.
Period ends.
2nd Period
No scoring yet in the second, 45 seconds in.
Cox hit for passivity, now on the clock.
Tied 1-1, Jackson leads by criteria, 1:20 to go.
Cox pushes Jackson out, up 2-1.
1 minute to go.
Cox with the takedown, and a turn, he's up 6-1 with 30 seconds remaining.
Ends that way.
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Taylor vs Burroughs (Taylor at 85.7 and Burroughs at 82.3kg, a 7.5 pound difference)
1st Period
Up now.
One minute in, no score. DT with a great shot, JB fights it off.
Burroughs gets a second passivity call, now on the clock.
Taylor up 1-0, 30 seconds left.
No other scoring, period ends.
DT did get hit for passivity with 5 seconds to go in the first.
2nd Period
Good DT shot, ends up getting a pushout for a 2-0 lead, 40 seconds in.
Takedown for Taylor, now 4-0.
JB is hurt, groin area it appears.
Back to wrestling. 1:50 to go.
1:30 to go.
1:00 to go.
JB gets a pushout, now 4-1 DT, 50 seconds left.
Another JB pushout, 4-2 with 25 seconds left.
And another, and another, it's 4-4, 7 seconds left.
It ends that way, 4-4 with DT winning by criteria.
1st Period
Up now.
One minute in, no score. DT with a great shot, JB fights it off.
Burroughs gets a second passivity call, now on the clock.
Taylor up 1-0, 30 seconds left.
No other scoring, period ends.
DT did get hit for passivity with 5 seconds to go in the first.
2nd Period
Good DT shot, ends up getting a pushout for a 2-0 lead, 40 seconds in.
Takedown for Taylor, now 4-0.
JB is hurt, groin area it appears.
Back to wrestling. 1:50 to go.
1:30 to go.
1:00 to go.
JB gets a pushout, now 4-1 DT, 50 seconds left.
Another JB pushout, 4-2 with 25 seconds left.
And another, and another, it's 4-4, 7 seconds left.
It ends that way, 4-4 with DT winning by criteria.
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That’s like saying if push outs were worth more JB would’ve won. DT gave up the 1s because he could. Would have preferred if the 3rd and 4th didn‘t come so quickly.
I don’t know about that. DT almost had an initial TD that was stalemated, and almost another TD but went pushout instead. Should have worked both those TD’s harder. He was just killing time for last 1:30. The ring looked to be unusually small. I think DT could have scored more but was fine w/criteria win. Burroughs was never really close to a TD. Great job DT!
That third point for JB should have been grounded. Flo showed a replay from a different angle right after the match. DT was on his knees and slid out.
He also showed JB way too much respect. Should have kept his offense going. Oh well.
He also showed JB way too much respect. Should have kept his offense going. Oh well.
Agree. DT should have stayed on the gas. He gave up the pushouts because he could afford to but really controlled the match.
yeah I think he just showed too much respect at the end. I wanted to see him attacking, but JB is the king, so clearly, easier said than done. it’s really picking Nits like a Ninny.
don't think DT would of allowed it to come down to criteria if he knew he didn't have it. Same with leaving it up to judges if that were the case.
If I am David's manager ( Financial manager )......I would tell him to release the following statement......." I have watched the film and have decided that I really can't claim a "Win". I see now that JB slipped and had a groin problem on my takedown so I am calling it a tie and asking for a rematch". There is serious money to be made on this rematch and I would highly recommend it. I want to see it and I am certain a few million others would as well. Do the smart $$$ thing and make it happen. 
I cant wait to get tanked this wrestling season and confuse stalling for showing respect for the opponent.
Yeah, he played it “smart.”. But I don’t think he needed to.
not going to happen. JB is now on a descent plan...If I am David's manager ( Financial manager )......I would tell him to release the following statement......." I have watched the film and have decided that I really can't claim a "Win". I see now that JB slipped and had a groin problem on my takedown so I am calling it a tie and asking for a rematch". There is serious money to be made on this rematch and I would highly recommend it. I want to see it and I am certain a few million others would as well. Do the smart $$$ thing and make it happen.
Taylor should have to drop down to JB's natural weight now for a rematch! Taylor gave him to much respect? Come on, remember who Burroughs is! In the many wins Dake has over Taylor, was Dake showing Taylor too much respect? I don't think so.
I'm just happy to watch elite wrestling! Trak, flow and ruffskin are fighting for our business! Love it. Keep it coming! I got more money for ya!
I'm just happy to watch elite wrestling! Trak, flow and ruffskin are fighting for our business! Love it. Keep it coming! I got more money for ya!
CHA fans start yelling for a respect call. Heeeee's respeeeecting!
Haha maybe 50,000. Wrestling would be in much better shape if this match generated a few million eyeballs watching and paying for it.If I am David's manager ( Financial manager )......I would tell him to release the following statement......." I have watched the film and have decided that I really can't claim a "Win". I see now that JB slipped and had a groin problem on my takedown so I am calling it a tie and asking for a rematch". There is serious money to be made on this rematch and I would highly recommend it. I want to see it and I am certain a few million others would as well. Do the smart $$$ thing and make it happen.
Didn't get to see it. Thanks for the pbp. I'll wait the three or four years it takes to find its way to YouTube lol.
David beats one of the greatest wrestlers in United States history, but seems to get little respect from most of these posters. Bulletin: He won!!
One realization I had is that DT may have won it the way he wanted to--to face the fierce comeback, and survive it. Either way, props to both competetors for making it happen. I hope they both got paid quite a bit.
I still remember the kudos we gave to Steve Bosak for really respecting Quentin Wright that one year in the NCAA finals. What a respectful young man, we said.
My two cents
JB is going to have a headache after how many time DT smack his head to keep him off balance/defensive reasons/set ups. I thought for a minute Zain was out there.
You could hear Casey yelling instructions throughout the match, great scouting.
I think when JB slipped, it was due to sweat on the mat from the previous bout.
It looked like Cenzo was in the corner with Casey. If that was him, his coaching resume just went to the top of most ADs hiring piles. Not many coaches can brag they dethroned the King on one of their first coaching adventures.
JB is going to have a headache after how many time DT smack his head to keep him off balance/defensive reasons/set ups. I thought for a minute Zain was out there.
You could hear Casey yelling instructions throughout the match, great scouting.
I think when JB slipped, it was due to sweat on the mat from the previous bout.
It looked like Cenzo was in the corner with Casey. If that was him, his coaching resume just went to the top of most ADs hiring piles. Not many coaches can brag they dethroned the King on one of their first coaching adventures.
I believe it was stated that JB weighed in @ 180lbs. The weight disparity is the reason I say JB gave the better performance.
If the bout was competed at a more “even” weight I’d wager the result would have been different.
At end of the day it doesn’t really matter. Both guys got in great competition that will help them & it was fun to watch
There was an IG post the other day of Cenzo and Taylor saying they were in Lincoln.
In these friendly challenges/exhibitions that aren't/don't act as qualifiers why don't they just go to sudden death overtime to resolve a tie. I know that any of the super competitive wrestlers that are involved wold rather have it settled on the mat. And know that Taylor wouldn't be letting himself be push out of bounds so easily in an overtime.
It also probably doesn’t get to OT without criteria. Odds are Taylor is less willing to concede the last step out and it ends either 4-3 Taylor or 5-4 Burroughs
You may be over thinking it a bit lol. But agree it was awesome that they signed up to do it and hope they were handsomely rewarded for it.
Enjoyed the match, agree with most of the takes here. Would've liked to see them roll around a bit more but wasn't surprised to see DT coast to the win. He had more to lose by blowing it to a guy coming up to his weight, even if JB is a legend, even if DT probably wins more exchanges than loses given the weight disparity. I know I heard 180 lbs but JB looked noticeably smaller, I think he'd have a hard time converting if he'd ever reached his legs. Was probably thinking go behind anyway, but never got close there either. DT's only TD was a gimme on a real slip, but he conceded three of the four pushouts. Good for both guys for going through it--JB for coming up, DT for traveling and evidently giving up an overseas tournament this weekend to make it happen.
Really hard to stay on top of your game when matches under the lights are infrequent. DT's last several were March 15, 2020 (Pan Am Qualifier), July 25, 2020, and Nov. 24, 2020. JB's were March 9, 2020 (Pan Am Games), and Nov. 14, 2020. I thought they looked terrific, both learning a good bit, and may change their game plan next time. I do expect there will be a next time ... maybe on DT's turf.
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