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Roman Bravo-Young

Roman Bravo-Young

Mexican-American wrestler (born 1999)


Roman Guillermo Bravo-Young (born January 28, 1999) is a Mexican-American freestyle and graduated folkstyle wrestler who competes at 57 kilograms.[2] In freestyle, he is qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics, and has won multiple international tournaments while representing Mexico, where he is a two-time National champion.[3]

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As a folkstyle wrestler, Bravo-Young was the 2021 and 2022 NCAA Division I national champion at 133 pounds, as well as a four-time All-American out of the Pennsylvania State University.[4][5][6]

Career

High school

Bravo-Young attended Sunnyside High School in Tucson, Arizona, where he was an undefeated four-time state champion with a 182–0 record.[7] Also a US U17 World Team member in freestyle, Bravo-Young committed to the Pennsylvania State University.[8]

Pennsylvania State University

2018–2019

Before the folkstyle season started, Bravo-Young placed second at the US U23 National championships in freestyle.[9]

As a true freshman at 133 pounds, he earned a Keystone Classic title and placed third at the Southern Scuffle.[10][11] After placing fifth at the Big Ten Championships, Bravo-Young became an All-American with an eight-place finish at the NCAA National Championships, closing out the year with a 25–7 record.[12][13]

Bravo-Young then placed second at the U20 US Open and grabbed a gold medal from the U20 Pan American Championships in freestyle.[14][15]

2019–2020

As a sophomore, Bravo-Young won the Black Knight Invitational and Wilkes Open and only lost one match during regular season, to top-ranked Seth Gross.[16][17] After improving to a second-place finish at the Big Ten Championships, it was announced that the NCAA National Championships had been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, cutting his season short to end it with a 20–2 record.[18][19]

2020–2021

During the pandemic, Bravo-Young competed in freestyle, taking out NCAA finalist Jack Mueller at FloWrestling: Dake vs. Chamizo, Shelton Mack at the NLWC II and eventual UFC champion Aljamain Sterling at the NLWC IV.[20][21][22]

Going back to folkstyle, Bravo-Young had an undefeated regular season, and claimed his first Big Ten title with a win over rival Austin DeSanto from Iowa.[23] At the NCAA Championships, Bravo-Young became a National champion with a hard-fought win in sudden-victory over NCAA finalist Daton Fix from Oklahoma State, after an undefeated tournament.[24] He closed out the season with a 14–0 record, and was later named the Penn State Male Athlete of the Year.[25]

2021–2022

After another undefeated regular season, Bravo-Young claimed his second Big Ten title with another win over Austin DeSanto.[26] At the NCAA Championships, Bravo-Young became a two-time National champion with another win over Daton Fix, capping off yet another perfect season with a 22–0 record.[27]

2022–2023

In his extra season, granted to athletes due to the 2020 season being cut short, Bravo-Young once again went undefeated during regular season and claimed his third and last Big Ten title.[28] At the NCAA Championships, he cruised to the finals with hard-fought wins, but was defeated by Vito Arujau from Cornell to claim runner-up honors, ending his season with a 20–1 record.[29] Bravo-Young graduated as a two-time NCAA National champion, four-time All-American and three-time Big Ten champion, with a record of 100–10.[30]

In June, Bravo-Young competed in submission grappling against UFC veteran Alex Perez at the UFC Fight Pass Invitational 4, the match ending in a draw.[31][32]

Mexico

2023

In July, Bravo-Young announced he would be transferring and representing Mexico in freestyle, his grandparents' native country.[33] By the end of the month, Bravo-Young claimed the Mexican National Qualifier title, wearing the Mexican singlet for the first time.[34]

In December, Bravo-Young claimed the Mexico Grand Prix title down at 57 kilograms, defeating all three opponents by technical fall.[35]

2024

To start off January, Bravo-Young claimed a gold medal from the Grand Prix de France Henri Deglane, scoring wins over African champion Diamantino Iuna Fafé and US National Team member Daniel Deshazer.[36]

In March, Bravo-Young competed at the Pan American Olympic Qualification Tournament, in an attempt to qualify Mexico for the Summer Olympics.[37] After victories over Enrique Herrera and Pedro Mejías to make the semifinals, Bravo-Young was able to defeat Óscar Tigreros to become an Olympian, and will now be competing in the 2024 Summer Olympics.[38]

Wrestling style

Bravo-Young is known for his fancy footwork, speed and ability to explode from a relaxed and elusive stance into a takedown.[39][40][41] Defensively, he is known for employing explosive acrobatic flips in order to get out of dangerous situations.[42][43][44] Bravo-Young trains with former UFC champion Dominick Cruz from time to time, who displayed one of the most versatile footwork games in mixed martial arts.[45][46]

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References

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  2. Taylor. "USA gana ocho medallas de oro en el dia final de #WrestleGuatemalaCity". United World Wrestling. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
  3. ago, Chris Snyder 15 hours (20 March 2021). "PSU Wrestling: Roman Bravo-Young takes home 133 National Championship". Victory Bell Rings. Retrieved 21 March 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  4. Spears, Justin. "Tucsonan, Penn State star Roman Bravo-Young wins wrestling national championship". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  5. Wogenrich, Mark. "Penn State's Aaron Brooks, Roman Bravo-Young Win Big Ten Wrestling Titles". Sports Illustrated Penn State Nittany Lions News, Analysis and More. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  6. McKeon, Mara (23 March 2023). "A Look Back At Penn State Wrestling's Roman Bravo-Young's Career". Onward State. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
  7. "RLR Wrestling: Travis Wittlake Jr. & Roman Bravo-Young commit to PSU". Roar Lions Roar. 22 October 2016. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
  8. Sauertieg, Clay (3 June 2018). "Penn State Wrestling: U23 and Cadet World Team Trials". Black Shoe Diaries. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
  9. "No.1 Penn State Wins Keystone Classic in Philadelphia". Penn State University Athletics. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
  10. "Nittany Lions Win 2019 Southern Scuffle". Penn State University Athletics. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
  11. "Lewan, Parris Capture Titles, Headline U-M Effort at Black Knight Invite". University of Michigan Athletics. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
  12. "Nittany Lions Dominate Wilkes Open". Penn State University Athletics. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
  13. "Hall and Brooks Claim Big Ten Titles as 2020 B1G Championship Concludes". Penn State University Athletics. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
  14. Collegian, Shane Connelly | The Daily. "'What a joke': Penn State wrestling's Roman Bravo-Young reacts as NCAA won't grant winter athletes more eligibility". The Daily Collegian. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
  15. "Dake vs Chamizo Match Notes". www.flowrestling.org. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
  16. "Meredith and Bartlett entertain at NLWC dual on Tuesday". Team USA. 20 October 2020. Archived from the original on 23 October 2020.
  17. Collegian, Jake Aferiat | The Daily. "Zain Retherford, Roman Bravo-Young put on strong showings as headliners in NLWC's fourth freestyle event". The Daily Collegian. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
  18. "VIDEO: Roman Bravo-Young Outclasses Austin Desanto for First Big Ten Title". Roar Lions Roar. 8 March 2021. Retrieved 8 March 2021.
  19. Collegian, Ben Serfass | The Daily. "Penn State wrestling's Roman Bravo-Young earns 1st career national title". The Daily Collegian. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  20. "Bravo-Young and Schlegel Named Penn State's Athletes of the Year". Penn State University Athletics. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
  21. "Penn State Wrestling Roman Bravo-Young wins his second NCAA Title". Victory Bell Rings. 19 March 2022. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
  22. Scovel, Shannon. "Penn State wins the 2023 Big Ten wrestling tournament | NCAA.com". www.ncaa.com. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
  23. "Roman Bravo-Young - Wrestling". Penn State Athletics. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
  24. Lamm, Keeley (14 July 2023). "Penn State Wrestling Star Roman Bravo-Young To Represent Mexico In 2024 Olympic Qualifying". Onward State. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
  25. "El mexicano Román Bravo conquista la medalla de oro en Grand Prix de lucha libre, en Francia". Latin US (in Mexican Spanish). 22 January 2024. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
  26. Lamm, Keeley (14 July 2023). "Penn State Wrestling Star Roman Bravo-Young To Represent Mexico In 2024 Olympic Qualifying". Onward State. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
  27. Lamm, Keeley (3 March 2024). "Former Penn State Wrestler Roman Bravo-Young Qualifies for 2024 Olympic Games". StateCollege.com. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
  28. ago, Chris Snyder 2 months (10 March 2021). "Penn State Wrestling: B1G Championships Grades, MVP". Victory Bell Rings. Retrieved 7 June 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  29. "Penn State wrestling's Bravo-Young hopes to put on a show". WDVM25 & DCW50 | Washington, DC. 14 February 2020. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
  30. Collegian, Jake Aferiat | The Daily. "Penn State wrestling enjoys strong weekend against two in-state foes". The Daily Collegian. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
  31. "ASK KOLAT: Where Did the Rubber Knee Come From? | RUDIS". RUDIS Wrestling Gear. 10 April 2019. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
  32. "Roman Bravo-Young | 2x NCAA All-American at Penn State". romanbravoyoung.com. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
  33. Thomas, Luke (14 April 2014). "Dominick Cruz and the deliberate dance of footwork". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 7 June 2021.

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