This weekend in Colorado Springs, the final berth for Final X will be decided. The event will feature all 10 Greco-Roman weight classes on Saturday, while Sunday will host 3 men’s and 4 women’s freestyle weight classes. Our award-winning live blog covers all the action.
In the 55 kg weight class, Dalton Duffield of Army WCAP faced off against Camden Russell of MWC Wrestling Academy. Duffield dominated the match, scoring six points in just one minute of wrestling. He advanced to Final X with a 10-0 victory.
Ildar Hafizov of Army WCAP and Landon Miranda of Ryze battled it out in the 60 kg weight class. Miranda took an early lead, but Hafizov came back strong with two turns to secure a 7-2 victory and secure his spot in Final X.
Sammy Jones of the GR National Team faced Xavier Johnson of Army WCAP in the 63 kg weight class. Johnson dominated with multiple turns, securing a 7-4 victory and a spot in Final X.
In the 67 kg weight class, Jesse Schierke of Army WCAP was set to face Alejandro Sancho of Army WCAP, but neither wrestler raised their hand to compete. It is unknown what happened to Thielke, but Sancho was declared the winner.
Patrick Smith of Minnesota Storm faced off against Noah Waxmouth of New York Athletic Club in the 72 kg weight class. Smith secured a 3-0 victory with a step-out and a takedown, advancing to Final X.
The event continued with wrestlers in the 77 kg, 82 kg, 87 kg, 97 kg, and 130 kg weight classes competing for their shot at Final X. Overall, it was an exciting weekend of wrestling with many talented athletes securing their spots in the prestigious Final X event.