Daton Fix post NCAA Championships - March 23, 2024

[@sergioanzaldo62]

Nick Suriano, RBY, Vito. This guy had monsters in his weight.

[@n.h6001]

He got cheated by the refs vs Suriano. They call a stalemate in double OT tie breakers when he gets the boots in?? Really? The goal is to ride, and they stopped him from doing that. And then the headgear grab…

[@googlegmail9888]

@@n.h6001 Fix literally popped for steroids smh

[@LoganSneed-mm8nw]

​@@n.h6001got a question how did fixs points come by that match, wasn't by takedowns or reversals. He stalls better than wrestles and that's no reason to Bs the guy

[@n.h6001]

@@googlegmail9888was it steroids exactly? Or a banned substance

[@clintmcallister1647]

Nobody should be hating on this man. He is awesome and seems like a very good human. He has my ultimate respect and is not a villain.

[@Drew19015]

You mean other than when he cheats?

[@Mateoarredondo]

Stalling doesn’t deserve respect

[@brandonwallace4518]

@@Drew19015 when did he ever cheat?

[@Shane-ce9fm]

​@@brandonwallace4518He could be referring to the time he tested positive for steroids and was subsequently suspended.

[@ryan80166]

@@brandonwallace4518steroids

[@yaserkarimi2939]

‘’The uncrowned king’’ is the best line that can describe Datox fix

[@joenu7s]

datox

[@evgxmagma3520]

The Kevin levrone of wrestling

[@cgmoran91]

I came here to show my respect for a storied career. Just making it to the college level is a feat, let alone making it to the tournament and being a all-American. He gave it his all. I still loved the sport. I true fans will show him the respect he deserves. Good luck with the next level.

[@BamSandle]

Great point. We tend to forget this while watching wrestling at such a high level. It takes a fantastic wrestler to make it to where he has made it, regardless of all the stalling

[@googlegmail9888]

Fix literally popped for steroids smh

[@BamSandle]

@@googlegmail9888 you literally commented this like 25 times now

[@quirkytitle172]

@@googlegmail9888bro is mad lmao many use steroids you just don’t know who nor does it really matter since muscles aren’t a huge factor in whether you win or lose

[@billybud9557]

I salute you, Daton.............99% of wrestlers never win a State tournament in HS, or even PLACE in the nationals in college. You are a champion. Never forget it.

[@googlegmail9888]

Fix literally popped for steroids smh

[@LoganSneed-mm8nw]

If your not 1st your last

[@billybud9557]

your and you're are not the same. Stay in school. You are NOT first in spelling.@@LoganSneed-mm8nw

[@LoudenSwain]

@@googlegmail9888it was his dads 😅

[@garrettnealman4613]

@@googlegmail9888if he actually did they would have him wrestle you sound dumb

[@motohio1796]

What a classy guy, handled this very well. He will be a champion in life which will be much more important

[@shawnhardy8979]

Not many make 1 NCAA Tourney , let ALONE make 4 Finals ... my hats off to Daton for his heart & dedication ❤

[@googlegmail9888]

Easy with steroids

[@bradyrobin6356]

@@googlegmail9888stay jealous

[@stevemartin4249]

Ironically, I think the name and legacy of Dayton Fix's college career will outlast the names of some of this year's champions. Great wrestler. Good man.

[@googlegmail9888]

Fix literally popped for steroids smh

[@stevemartin4249]

@@googlegmail9888 News to me. Sources?

[@studyboy5829]

He literally did not pop for steroids.

[@RobCrandoms]

@@googlegmail9888 so you only read the headlines…… That is not what happened at all.

[@angelmariewrestling]

this makes me so unbelievably sad he has worked so hard for this and i am so happy that at least he left it all and gave it his all. im proud of you dalton.

[@johnmesinger3706]

Daton deserves way more respect. All the guy does is win. Came up short in finals a bunch but at the same time his losses in those matches are to Suriano, RBY, and Vito…brutal. Cant call that choking.

[@Jlundeen]

I agree, can't call that choking. Losing to those guys is no shame.

[@orionganje6366]

losing to those guys isnt choking, scoring zero offensive points in 4 finals is choking

[@Jlundeen]

@@orionganje6366 You're welcome to define it that way. I see it as a defensive wrestler getting beat by people better than he is.

[@coachmacplains]

@@Jlundeen I don’t completely disagree; I’d like to see him let it fly more than he does. But that describes a lot of guys these days.

[@Jlundeen]

@@coachmacplains Yeah I get that. I personally don't like his style of wrestling.

[@clantabz1]

I have to say Fix was totally right!!! He is just an athlete and no one should be hating on him like they did this weekend! Congratulations on a great collegiate wrestling career and now on to the next level . There is many that wish to be in the finals and this man did ut 4 times which is a super great job. Congratulations

[@51ringside3]

Geez, I was really pulling for him. Always handled himself with a lot of class. Congrats Daton, on a great college career.

[@googlegmail9888]

Fix literally popped for steroids smh

[@sauceship1631]

Proud of you Fix. Thanks for the years of entertainment. Good luck at the next level man

[@hipqban169]

I respect him bc he spoke truth…”didn’t do enough to win”

[@ashurany]

The hate on Fix is stupid. Kid had a >95% winning percentage and lost only two regular season matches, and only one other match outside of an NCAA finals. Feel for him.

[@jomama969]

The dude has zero offense and constantly gets away with actual stalling because he wrestles for John Smith. It’s very easy to hope someone like that doesn’t win a national title.

[@098tyiskool]

Who else besides Mickey Phillips his freshman year?

[@whynotride327]

He is a doper, not too tough to figure out.

[@ashurany]

@@098tyiskool Fixed it. One reg season match.

[@LoganSneed-mm8nw]

Question how many times did he score off a take down or offensive in any of those 4 finals? Enough said "Good guy" "good human" I'm not going to Bs my self nor you or daton to spare feelings that is just wild. He was great when it didn't really count. What's it matter if you win 99% just to lose that 1%/finals every year, he showed 0 improvement. Wish him the best in life but glad that Era is over.

[@navajokimball7573]

Handled this like a man. I can’t imagine the emotion.

[@cgmoran91]

He handled it better than John Smith. I watched a Smith interview. Smith is not disappointed in Fix. He is disappointed for him. As it should be. Class acts, both of them.

[@rberg3231]

That's.a real man right there. No blame, takes responsibility and moves on. Thanks Daton! I've enjoyed watching you over the years. Ignore the hater's as they have not walked in your shoes and don't know what you know. Good luck at the trials...You will have a bunch of supporters!

[@MrEnock1wizkid]

I was rooting for Daton Fix all weekend. Man has some integrity no matter what people say

[@user-ec7cm6ro5o]

He is a great man

[@musikkimies]

Congrats on an incredible career, Daton! Incredible heart and character to face reporters after such a heart breaking loss. Good luck in the Trials! I'll be cheering for you.

[@user-zo8el5jh4p]

One of the better interviews I have heard, the composure and personal accountability he has after a loss and a 3 days of physical and mental combat plus making weight and knowing that he has to get to 57kg soon just to battle even tougher guys than he faced this week! I know I personally dont have the brass balls that Daton Fix has

[@quanwick688]

Took his loss on the chin. You gotta respect it. No matter what you think of his style.

[@Mike-wr5zc]

Class act! Need more like him.

[@DKC320]

Dayton your not a villain. You’re a true professional and always graceful in defeat and victory. Your time will come. Have enjoyed watching you grow as a wrestler and a man. Hold your head up high and be proud of what you’ve accomplished. Best of luck to you in your Olympic medal pursuit.

[@bearreyan1519]

Looking back @ Buffalo Bills and all the Super Bowl losses the same here. Nothing but respect for being in the finals

[@Tdinh79]

One of the best finalist’s to never win it…

[@Nik_Airball]

Best at first loser

[@EvelynTrujillo-hd7wj]

The best

[@justinflott5133]

@@bacsigabe29- does Kolat not like Daton?

[@BenDover-tx1hy]

He’s the mr perfect or Owen hart of ncaas best wrestler to never win the big one

[@ashurany]

@@bacsigabe29FWIW, Kolat won two NCAAs (took 2nd & 3rd his first two years). I'm sure he meant @ the senior level.

[@danielbarringer8503]

Great wrestler, even better person 💯💯

[@billthebutcher2]

A great wrestler, been representing his country international competition since the age group level. He's a 4 time finalist, 5 time All-American, a world silver medalist, shows great pride and love of his school and the sport, I don't see why people have to be so hard on him. He's a humble kid, competes hard and fell short at the highest level, no shame in that.

[@christianreid9010]

Fix is the man. Keep your head up. Get after it at trials. Good luck

[@stacywoods2390]

Such a great young man. So much more humble than his opponent. Congrats to both.

[@mdlieb]

Daton Fix. Respect. Good luck at the Olympics. I am rooting for you.

[@Dana__black]

not good enough

[@mdlieb]

@@Dana__black What is not good enough?

[@Dana__black]

@@mdlieb Olympics

[@abdulrabbani4520]

Much respect to Fix. I hated the way DC and JB were ripping on him. The man spent more time in the ncaa finals than they did. Great athlete, great accomplishment, there’s a lot to be proud of.

[@Dpend84]

I didn't appreciate the whole "when I was 26 I had a mortgage Yada Yada Yada bullshit" Let the man wrestle

[@RobCrandoms]

Class act! I wish nothing but the best for him. To all the haters, skip to 3:30 in the video. He was addressing you. Always have been and always will be a fan of Daton. He had an awesome career at O State.

[@ryan80166]

No sympathy for roiders

[@joshreid7330]

@@ryan80166 ostarine is not an anabolic steroid.

[@LoganSneed-mm8nw]

I'm going to be honest he might be a "good gut "great human" but here is one thing that is the truth and no hate he was a better staller, than a wrestler in any of those finals, he never scored 1 take down ever in a finals. Some people are so keen to just trying to make others feel better instead of just being truthful and that is why young men in the past 20 years are so soft, if a man can't be honest with another man then we have failed one another.

[@RobCrandoms]

@@ryan80166 So I see that you just read the headlines…… It was proven that he was not purposely taking PEDs. But hey, just read the headlines and ignore the truth. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@ryan80166]

@@RobCrandoms yeah It was an accident!!! Oops! I accidentally took steroids!

[@williamoconnell4696]

Regardless he is a great competitor and a world-class athlete who brought us a lot of great matches

[@chopstyx141]

Props to Fix, it's been easy to dog him but hes a good guy

[@jsmooth6741]

Nice kid. Great attitude and perspective.

[@JakeBowling-15]

not really kid but a good guy fs

[@smorgan125]

He’s 26

[@michaelslifecycle]

I think we’re going to see him improve a lot very soon. After going through all of this stress of trying to be a national champion, he won’t have to deal with that anymore and he’ll actually be able to just have fun on the mat and not care about losing. Once you’re in that mind state, you can perform much better because you weren’t going in there, trying not to lose. Instead, you’re just going out there to win and have fun. From my experience in sports, the people that are having a good time and not putting too many emotions into the ups and downs, are the ones that perform the best

[@steinervision7643]

Have to admit he is a stud! Good luck at the Olympic trials!

[@terryburkeschake3031]

To come back year after year and battle to get to the finals is crazy. Imagine the feelings he had to battle each year while alone at night in bed after these matches. His family as well. Dude has tried his hardest but gets booed. Just show him some respect and keep it moving!!

[@dylanbryant9078]

we love you regardless absolute stud!

[@mikehogan7506]

Best of luck Daton , and thank you!

[@justinflottmeyer3336]

What a great athlete, hold your head high.

[@toddperkins7904]

One of the greatest, all heart , what a Cowboy! Thank ya Daton!

[@Mshotlanta11]

You did a great job. ❤

[@chrismitchell6765]

Fix is just an Awesome Human! He is a Total Stud!!

[@Steven-sk6vm]

Thanks Daton Fix for all the great matches! You are a champion! ❤

[@mrczz6690]

Good dude. Fours 2nds, not easy - few points away, true warrior

[@harddime]

He's awesome a great person

[@lobster1340]

Daton is a great person first and a great wrestler second. He received the hate he did this year for the way he wrestles. His style isn't dynamic or exciting. He wins matches based on solid positioning, expert tactics, and a whole lot of guts. I'm an Iowa State fan, so I was booing during the Frost match as it sucks to see your guy go down to zero takedowns. That being said, Daton is a class act and it sucks to see him the villain. I applaud him for his positive attitude and I know it eats him up inside to be the subject of so much hate. I feel for him; I can't imagine what it's like to be a runner-up four times; to be one of the biggest names in wrestling and to have won zero titles. He's a tough athlete and he'll be better for this. I'm sorry my favored athletes be such that I root against you, Daton. I'm excited to see you on the world stage and wish you the best with the remainder of your career. Villain or not, you've been fun to have around the sport and made my trips to the NCAA's a blast.

[@MikePoupore-dd5bn]

Nothing but respect for this guy, true warrior! Most people that truly know the sport recognize how hard he worked throughout his career, congrats to a fantastic college career!

[@joshramsey2540]

Proud of you, Daton. You're a tremendous wrestler AND a great man.

[@LoganSneed-mm8nw]

Great man is an opinion, a "tremendous wrestler" is an objective lie he never score offensively in any of those finals, what's it count if you can when the 99% matches that don't count for much and lose the 1% finals every year. No improvement in any of those finals matches and got the outcome every knew was coming, wish he had improved over those 4 finals

[@101662napo]

Great guy I will try to follow him the best I can. Good man

[@bobe3250]

Loved watching your matches!! Good luck at the Trials

[@carlchilders2154]

You made Oklahoma proud, Daton! Good luck in the trials and on the international level.

[@benyamgetahun939]

Always rooting and will be a big fan of this guy.

[@carlmessalle473]

He’s a stud. 4 years straight and being so close every time. Consistent, top notch wrestler.

[@obrtflix8274]

Class Act Darin Fix I’ll be rooting for Daton on the international seen. Congrats on your accomplishments thus far!

[@Lpm920]

He ran into a absolute monster.. Hold your head up high.

[@joncasey8077]

You are a damn good kid! Sure appreciate all you have given of yourself to this sport!

[@masonelario9748]

Imagine you get your future in a fortune cookie, “4x NCAA finalist, 4x all American, Silver at the world championship, before you’re 24” amazing start to an amazing career !

[@joenu7s]

datons 26

[@romansutton6813]

5x, 5x, 5x, 5x, 5x All American

[@poalillo1]

Hell of a college career and a stand-up scholastic wrestler. Good luck at the Olympic trials.

[@bonfirechiropractic4985]

Stud. Consistently excellent & a total class act.

[@Unfinished-Business24]

Congrats on a great career.. 4x runner and a 5x all American is no easy feat . Keep your head high bro. Good luck on future endeavors

[@swcordovaf]

Man the more I see of these wrestlers, the more I admire them. Win or lose these guys are class act.

[@matthewbronk8699]

YOU are a Class Act. My favorite, gutsy wrestler. YOU rock buddy. Keep your eye on the prize. I'm proud of your "no excuses" attitude. Vito is always on his best game when he wrestles you. Good for you for your hard work and dedication. Keep on working hard. There is no other wrestler out there, more than you, who makes me still love the sport that is the greatest sport of all time.

[@edwardhassick5768]

Great match. Daton showed us what wrestling is about. He is a winner. Unforgettable

[@justinwilliams3774]

Nothing but respect for this man.

[@ericclements3667]

4x Runner Up = amazing accomplishment

[@jesusrivera5804]

True professional, classy intvw!

[@tcasanovamdmba]

Much respect to this kid. He may be a 4X runner up, but that also makes him a 4X All American. I’ll definitely be rooting for him at the next level.

[@scottsmith379]

Amazing grappler and young man!

[@jasonlong1985]

I love this kid!

[@dalegaylord1022]

He’s a class act competition breeds character good job

[@jennifercoby1290]

Daton, I just want to say that I have the utmost respect for you. You have handled yourself with grace and dignity throughout all of this. Hold your head high, and know that you will always be a champion in the eyes of Cowboy fans. Best of luck to you in your next chapter.

[@Pittski]

Fix is still 1 of the best ever

[@robfreeman5783]

Class act and tough SOB. Two things you don't find in combination very often. He will do well in any next phase of his life.

[@realguy5066]

5X all American 4X champion final list! Mr. Fix… you are one amazing, and I mean this, amazing wrestler/person/teammate/all around great guy! In Oklahoma we celebrate you and your accomplishments forever! You never lost a home wrestling match… You are an amazing beast! Hold your head up high, because we’re holding our head of high for you, brother!

[@Kyle-zu9qq]

I met Dayton at camp last summer and bro actually chill and a cool guy.

[@lexingtonconcord8751]

Ultimate example of a winner.

[@Nick-hu4zf]

Bro gotta say “you know” 500 times a interview

[@TJG81]

Daton is a class act as always

[@Debo-ou6wj]

Respect to this man 💯

[@GarciaVideoProductions]

God bless you Daton, you’re a great man. Screw everyone who booed you, you’re the man, a standup guy, an unbelievable wrestler. I’ll continue rooting for you. God is good.

[@murkincl69]

Good job man. He’s going to excel at Freestyle because of these so-called shortcomings. His Faith along with this motivation will help . God Bless man

[@hopebobhartley3812]

Your amazing man

[@upatree10]

Why someone would boo this young man is completely beyond me. There is nothing villainous about Daton Fix. Any college wrestler that makes it to the Finals for four seasons is deserving of a lot of respect!

[@markchandler7089]

Will you give the reference please. I don't know the history.

[@upatree10]

Some of the fans booed Daton after the conclusion of his semi match with Dylan Ragusin. Some people feel that he stalls, and he may not be the most offensive-minded wrestler, but I don’t think he is deserving of being booed. His success shows that his strategy works for him, but because he isn’t always the aggressor, some fans feel that he’s a stall er. There were also several reviews during the match that may have factored into the booing.

[@rayvelez8352]

Nice Job, very good match. I enjoy it.

[@rodberens4741]

Respect , good luck 👍

[@misanthropicmusings4596]

This guy is a class act. Four time NCAA finalist in arguably the toughest sport in the world is nothing to sneeze at.

[@rickhutchison125]

You finished 2nd 5 times nationally and international. How many can say they wrestled at that high of a level with that kind of consistency? Very few. It’s is an amazing accomplishment! If you see Dan Fix I owe him an arm drag.

[@butchworm7793]

Much resect for Fix and his attitude. People like like make me dred seeing the Ferraris come into the sport!! They are trash and our sport is full of great people like Daton.

[@edggii]

Gonna miss that boy wrestle, true competitor!

[@griffingutches8261]

He just said he’s still wrestling

[@dalemoreland5106]

Thanks Daton Fix for being a Christian who always gave God the glory! You had an outstanding career, we are all very proud of your success and we pray for your future success! Thanks for being an OSU Cowboy wrestler and student!

[@abelperez5168]

What’s crazy is 4 years ago everyone saw him as a hero for humbling desanto and now he’s wrestled long enough to become the villain

[@A19csd]

Great interview and attitude. Being a defensive wrestler is the main reason he draws hate.

[@bryanstephens9246]

I like this dude

[@luke8536]

Glad to see people giving Daton his props here. Dude gets so much hate and I don’t understand it. Congrats on a great career. Now go kill it in international competition 👌🏼

[@smorgan125]

Damn you can hear the heartbreak in the kids voice. He did the best he could!

[@coryyeaple7275]

A legend

[@LWalsh0]

To see this kid get hate infuriates me. All the time and dedication. To make it to the finals. EVERY YEAR. Unreal. Crazy thing is that he could have won every match if things were slightly different. He was a class act the whole time too.