Zain on the podium with the belt, trying not to smile but failing. No headband but you can see some welts above both eyes. He's got that mission accomplished serenity. Group shot, Zain's the only smiler.
2023 Senior worlds September 16-24
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This is so Awesome. Another NLWC World Title. DT the MM pins Yazdani.
Come on Mason next
Come on Mason next
I was impressed by the way DT neutralized Yazdani's underhooks. He is likely the only person in the world that can shut down Yaz's left side underhook. By neutralizing that, he takes away Yaz's offense and I feel like that is the main reason this rivalry has been so one-sided.
Would be cool to see how NLWC matches up against the rest of the countries.
If I'm not mistaken on how team scoring works, I believe that Zain, DT, and Dake have 70 among just those 3 (25 points each for gold and 20 for silver)
Mason Parris coming up next vs Abdullah Kurbanov (AIN) for bronze and to qualify the weight for the Olympics.
- Kurbanov clearly a light heavyweight, I believe he bumped up over the last few years.
- Parris with a dump for two, turned but didn't take Kurbanov with him. 2-0.
- Kurbanov pushes Parris out, 2-1.
- Kurbanov looking upper body, Parris says okay and Kurbanov goes straight to his back. 6-1.
- Nice exchange, nice D by Parris, Kurbanov settles for stepout. 6-2.
- Kurbanov shot but Parris stuffs it.
- Parris with a quick go-behind just prior to break. 8-2.
- Parris with a low single, looked to be walking him out but then converts as he's going out of bounds. 10-2, a takedown will end it.
- And there it is, domination from Parris, 12-2, Mason Parris is a bronze medalist. Great job.
Kurbanov has been working out with Deuce Rachal and it shows.
What a performance from Mason Parris! Tech fall over Kurbanov. 3 golds and a bronze for our first 4 guys
This has to one of the most impressive single day results ever for USA wrestling.
Add in Amine and Micic, and it's even more impressive.
Feeling a sense of overwhelming joy for Zain and David, especially Zain. WORLD CHAMPION!!!
In the final match of the day, honorary NLWC member Geno Petriashveli up for gold against Amir Zare. A Petro win here helps the US in the team race.
It was all Zare, Petro had no answers. 10-0.
It was all Zare, Petro had no answers. 10-0.
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Not to mention the first period from Anthony Valencia against Takatani!
Nice win Parris! Takes the sting out of Gable being a no show
I wish we could have seen Gable vs Zare. Geno had absolutely nothing for Zare. That was a beat down
When Vito outquicked RBY at the NCAAs it was quite impressive. The kid is for real and could dominate the world for a while.
I think Yazdani is still stuck.
Someone should walk over to Mat B & help him up.
Someone should walk over to Mat B & help him up.
I had a feeling Zare was going to maul him. Zare vs Gable is what the world was missing here unfortunately. Keep practicing that Fake wrestling today Gable! 🤣
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Thanks for all the great commentary this far, I keep refreshing and refreshing to see what’s happening. Thank you.
I remember during Covid, DT beat someone and after the match, he said he wanted Sadulaev. I think Sadulaev posted a video laughing. At the time, I thought DT was stretching a bit by calling out Sadulaev. But now, DT is arguably the best wrestler in the world, and the tides may have turned. Of course, we’ll see what happens at 97kg, and of course I’m Snyder 100%, but it’s just interesting to me that DT has the current claim on #1 in the world.
I remember during Covid, DT beat someone and after the match, he said he wanted Sadulaev. I think Sadulaev posted a video laughing. At the time, I thought DT was stretching a bit by calling out Sadulaev. But now, DT is arguably the best wrestler in the world, and the tides may have turned. Of course, we’ll see what happens at 97kg, and of course I’m Snyder 100%, but it’s just interesting to me that DT has the current claim on #1 in the world.
Golden opportunity to spark a US - Iran rivalry that crosses over to WWE too. The new Iron Sheik.
I don't care for scripted wrestling myself. Never have
Yes, but only as a tie breaker criteria for the team scores.
Found entire match of David Taylor versus Yazdani
They could get the entire Iran team to forfeit at the Olympics.
NLWC will come back to earth when Taylor and Zain graduate.
Agreed... Trivia question: what wrestler scored more team points than the wrestler he lost to in the finals? Hint: it was 2013.
He does not lack self confidence. And I think he's correct.
Love David, the wrestler. I don’t quite love him as the next Penn State head wrestling coach
Seriously, how can he say that when there's a guy out there with a 98-6 career NCAA record and 81% career bonus percentage????? And a couple of JR World Golds?????
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I get your point, but I think he was asked how he wanted to be remembered. It’s fair to say that’s his goal. He’s getting pretty into that conversation too as far as I’m concerned.
Taylor was like a dog on a bone on those last 2 takedowns.
Don’t know where he finds it. But he finds it and we’re all very blessed to get to see it.
Don’t know where he finds it. But he finds it and we’re all very blessed to get to see it.
Don’t forget Lord Spencer’s unique knowledge of wrestling and par terre that no one on earth possessesSeriously, how can he say that when there's a guy out there with a 98-6 career NCAA record and 81% career bonus percentage????? And a couple of JR World Golds?????
