WTT

[Afw6006]

Sitting behind who I am assuming is Nolf’s mom and sister based on the resemblance. Would be very surprised if it’s not them lol. Sister is cheering hard for Gilman. Not sure if the family just knows each other from wrestling circles or if she’s dating him

 

[mcruny42]

How did JO not get hit for passivity in the first?

 

[LemonPie]

Zain Metcalf

 

[mcruny42]

Great win by ZAIN!!! JO sat on the edge the whole match

 

[LemonPie]

Zain Metcalf

The jinx Zain needed! yes!

JO gonna be annoyed with his corner. Bodes well for match 2.

 

[tikk10]

Zain Metcalf

Oh, this didn't age well, and quickly.

 

[tikk10]

Nolf looks as tentative as we've ever seen him and now favoring that ankle. IMar horsing him from that front headlock position. Ankle aside, it looks like it'll take Nolf a bit to grow into this weight. He's a step behind in reaction time on every flurry, and that was true yesterday too.

 

[86PSUPaul]

Match scores?

 

[WideWorld]

Zain 7-6 per Flo

 

[LemonPie]

Bo Nickal baby!

 

[Flying_Tiger]

As good as he was in college, Bo Nickal looks like is was born for freestyle. It seems to come so naturally to him.

 

[tikk10]

Bo is an animal. Techs Macchiavello in 1:08. A sort-of hip toss where he nearly pins him, then guts 3x.

 

[Afw6006]

Nolf just looks like someone that is still thinking too much when it comes to translating his style to Free. Despite that he still made the Finals of the WTT and he’s not done yet

 

[PAallDAY]

Agree with above. Nolf just doesn’t look comfortable in freestyle yet... Bo was born for this.

 

[TangSoo]

Match scores?

IMar 9 Nolf 4 (I think).

Jason got horsed around a bit. Tentative and not moving too great with the ankle. IMAR should savor this weekend. I think the gap will close quickly.

 

[Flying_Tiger]

At least Nolf stopped Imar's momentum and got some of his own to finish that match. Still an up hill battle, especially if that ankle is bothering him.

 

[Locolion]

How did JO not get hit for passivity in the first?

Totally agree! Nolf gets called for it in 30 seconds. JO was running away and edging the whole match. How was he not warned til the 2 pd mid-way thru? That’s BS

 

[TrooperPSU]

How long before they start the round 2 of 3?

 

[Locolion]

At least Nolf stopped Imar's momentum and got some of his own to finish that match. Still an up hill battle, especially if that ankle is bothering him.

Anyone know if Ringer or Valencia won?

 

[86PSUPaul]

Ringer teched zahid

Per Flo’s twitter

 

[WideWorld]

Anyone know if Ringer or Valencia won?

 

[bowandarrow]

Best of 3 favors PSU in my humble opinion. I wish Nolf had two functioning ankles, but he is a cyborg he can do it.

Definitely favors Zain as well. I appreciate his attempt to bowandarrow, too.

 

[tikk10]

Gable having an easy time with Coon, who doesn't seem prepared for this. Wonder if Cassar is having regrets watching this.

 

[bowandarrow]

Holy moly Gable.

 

[mcruny42]

Gabled looked good. Really controlled that match

 

[Afw6006]

Gable had a great plan for Coon. Only give up 1 if he gets to his body lock and snatch singles to high leg finishes

 

[Uncle Fester Addams]

gable so slick vs ogre uncle coon. what hwt does those takedowns? coon relies on pushouts like that iowa stoll guy.

 

[PAallDAY]

There has been a lot of talk about where Dake and Cox go during Olympic year - what about Ringer?

 

[bowandarrow]

The girl yawning for 20 seconds during Gilman/Cruz was perfect.

 

[PSUbluTX]

Gilman = Stoll?

 

[tikk10]

Graff just pinned Brewer after Brewer tried an ill-fated chest wrap from standing. Graff Colon in Final X.

 

[tikk10]

Zain JO II

Both guys look busy on their feet. Zain heavy on the neck. JO warned for passivity at the one minute mark. Zain mostly pushing. JO with a slick slide by that caught Zain leaning to go up 2-0. JO showing frustration with Zain's hands. Zain in on an ankle, lifts and converts, leads 2-2. Break.

Beautiful double by JO that Zain manages to not get exposed on. 4-2 JO. Zain now with an ankle, JO grabs an ankle. Awkward position but Zain pops out for two. JO's corner challenges, looking for exposure. Seems unlikely. Call stands. Zain up 5-4. JO shoots, Zain re-attack, gets a leg, lifts it, and gets the two out of bounds, up 7-4. JO in on a leg, and gets two. But only :04 remains. JO shoots, Zain sprawls, and that's it. Zain visibly psyched, rematch with Yianni awaits. JO keeps shoes on.

 

[Hartzie]

Zain JO II

Both guys look busy on their feet. Zain heavy on the neck. JO warned for passivity at the one minute mark. Zain mostly pushing. JO with a slick slide by that caught Zain leaning to go up 2-0. JO showing frustration with Zain's hands. Zain in on an ankle, lifts and converts, leads 2-2. Break.

Beautiful double by JO that Zain manages to not get exposed on. 4-2 JO. Zain now with an ankle, JO grabs an ankle. Awkward position but Zain pops out for two. JO's corner challenges, looking for exposure. Seems unlikely. Call stands. Zain up 5-4.

Thanks for the updates!

 

[LemonPie]

Woooooo! Yianni/Zain! Can't wait

 

[mcruny42]

Zain baby!!!! Big win, both those matches were battles

 

[Chickenman Testa]

Woooooo! Yianni/Zain! Can't wait

#angrierfish

 

[bowandarrow]

ZAIN!

 

[Locolion]

Zain JO II

Both guys look busy on their feet. Zain heavy on the neck. JO warned for passivity at the one minute mark. Zain mostly pushing. JO with a slick slide by that caught Zain leaning to go up 2-0. JO showing frustration with Zain's hands. Zain in on an ankle, lifts and converts, leads 2-2. Break.

Beautiful double by JO that Zain manages to not get exposed on. 4-2 JO. Zain now with an ankle, JO grabs an ankle. Awkward position but Zain pops out for two. JO's corner challenges, looking for exposure. Seems unlikely. Call stands. Zain up 5-4. JO shoots, Zain re-attack, gets a leg, lifts it, and gets the two out of bounds, up 7-4. JO in on a leg, and gets two. But only :04 remains. JO shoots, Zain sprawls, and that's it. Zain visibly psyched, rematch with Yianni awaits. JO keeps shoes on.

hell yeah! Love it!! Zain R!

 

[tikk10]

Nolf IMar II

Nolf looks a little more physical than the first match to start, looking for head snaps. IMar looking double under, both guys look to throw, but Nolf gets the step out point, 1-0. IMar again getting Nolf's head trapped underneath. Nolf warned for passivity. Nolf steps out, 1-1. Both guys with whizzers, IMar looking to throw, Nolf steps out 2-1 IMar. Nolf with his first clean shot, misses. Another step out, 3-1 IMar at break.

IMar's got Nolf's head trapped underneath him again. Double whizzers, near the edge, this time it's Nolf's step out point, 3-2. IMar drives Nolf out with double unders, 4-2. Nolf with a straight on shot, IMar counters, gets a leg and goes out of bounds, 5-2. One minute remaining. Nolf with a late suplex! for four! 6-5! Challenge! Call stands, we're going to a third match! 7-5 final.

 

[mcruny42]

Crazy that a talent like JO might never make a World Team considering he's been wrestling after college for 5+ years too