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Daton Fix’s NCAA Championship Loss Brings About Rule Amendment in the Sport

After controversial finish to Daton Fix’ freshman campaign the NCAA adds third party review.

The evolution of the wrestling review process continues to be influenced by Oklahoma State. In 2012 Jordan Oliver was looking to defend his NCAA title at 133 pounds. In what at the time was a very controversial and talked-about finish, Oliver seemed to have a late takedown that would’ve given him the match and his second NCAA title. That takedown wasn’t called, and at the time there was no review process in place and no ability for coaches to challenge calls. Later a challenge and review process became a part of the sport, largely influenced by the last few seconds of this match.

Another 133 pound NCAA final involving Oklahoma State has now caused a shift in the review process at the NCAA wrestling tournament. In March, Daton Fix wrestled Nick Suriano for the NCAA title at arguably the toughest college wrestling weight of all time. As Fix hit a slide by in sudden victory overtime on Nick Suriano, Suriano clearly grabbed Fix’ headgear to defend the takedown. Fix attempted to alert the ref, which opened him up, and was taken down and lost the match. Had the headgear grab been called Fix would’ve been given a point, the match, and the NCAA title. Rest of the story and videos at https://pistolsfiringblog.com/daton-fixs-ncaa-championship-loss-brings-about-rule-amendment-in-the-sport/?mc_cid=190c90f01d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

June 8, 2019 - Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized