Daton Fix vs. Vito Arujau: 2024 NCAA wrestling championship (133 pounds)

Vito Arujau beat Daton Fix in the 2024 NCAA wrestling championships title match at 133 pounds.
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[@andressandoval9043]

I did 2 loads of laundry and painted my back porch before this match ended. 😂

[@Life_with_hto]

Real

[@Joeblow-ms3cv]

And saw the sun come twice 🙂

[@andressandoval9043]

@@Joeblow-ms3cv 😂

[@dubstepgamer04]

😂😂😂

[@TimM-wk1zx]

How much would you charge to paint my porch? 🧐

[@combatspeed6392]

In 4 NCAA finals, Daton Fix has not scored a single offense point, only escapes, stalling points, and penalty points. 2019 vs Suriano, 2 escapes. 2021 vs RBY, 2 stalling points. 2022 vs RBY, 2 escapes. 2024 vs Vito 2 escapes and 1 penalty point.

[@xenonmaster6668]

In 2019 they called a horrible stalemate. Suriano was gonna get ridden out if they didn’t call that stalemate. I’d say fix in 2019 was his best chance to win a natty.

[@combatspeed6392]

@xenonmaster6668 maybe but its not the refs fault he never won a title. He literally did not score points and he was almost gifted a title the first time he wrestled RBY.

[@FengX-s1n]

Thats crazy lmao. I dont feel bad for dude tho, hes like the human textbook definition of second place.

[@dgwear69]

The truth burns 😭

[@learning.isnt.linear]

You just exposed him. I hope Fix sees this comment.

[@Traptinachangingmaze]

Vito wrestled to win. Fix wrestled not to lose. That's always a hard task to pull off.

[@Iwoiopi-824]

This sentence is dumb as hell but makes sense at the same time. Fix is scared

[@dagothodros641]

Fix wasn't hurt he was scared. Him and John Smith are the biggest bone heads in Oklahoma​@@Iwoiopi-824

[@googlegmail9888]

Daton fix popped for steroids

[@googlegmail9888]

@@Iwoiopi-824 Daton fix popped for steroids

[@googlegmail9888]

@@gwizz911 Daton fix popped for steroids

[@CarolinaSportz]

Just love the "STALLING!" chants. Fix deserved those 110%. He has showed ZERO evolution since 2019.

[@gregorydryden7865]

NCAA NEEDS TO INCORPORATE FREESTYLE RULE OF STEPPING OUT OF BOUNDS FOR 1 POINT, THIS WILL ELIMINATE EDGE OF MAT STALLING

[@everythingmatterstheory7043]

@@gregorydryden7865 that would be great actually haha. too many guys use the edge of the mat as a tactic to bail if they get shot on ..

[@MrSilus2000]

It gets harder to evolve as an adult though

[@googlegmail9888]

Daton fix popped for steroids

[@googlegmail9888]

@@MrSilus2000meh

[@tylerdurden4891]

Fix loses in the finals again for doing nothing during the match, who saw that coming?

[@billgrubb2799]

Announcers said both are in their 7th year. You would think Fix would have learned a few tricks in that time.

[@gregoryderosa8045]

lol 😂

[@wrestlingmadeese]

He’s so boring

[@TonyTarantinoo]

We all knew he was cooked at start of 3rd

[@jeffdarnell7942]

It's terribly annoying to watch him Stall his way through ANOTHER NCAA finals!!!

[@scottlaplantelaplante990]

I like how Vito's father backs away from the interview to ensure his son is front-and-center. He did that last year, also.

[@isaacmanning759]

I hope fix doesn’t get confused when ppl hate on him. He stands for everything wrestlers hate, quit stalling and wrestle!!!

[@gregorydryden7865]

NCAA NEEDS TO INCORPORATE FREESTYLE RULE OF STEPPING OUT OF BOUNDS FOR 1 POINT, THIS WILL ELIMINATE EDGE OF MAT STALLING

[@Ur2ez4me81]

& relies on penalties points too much I’m glad he lost

[@googlegmail9888]

And steroids

[@googlegmail9888]

Daton fix popped for steroids

[@Yung-Ohld]

​@googlegmail9888 why do you keep posting this everywhere? The people get it lmao

[@joshhunsberger1413]

Daton Fix is the Bills of the 90's

[@xenonmaster6668]

Yes except 2023 where he lost to Vito in the semi finals.

[@lun4gab3]

@@xenonmaster6668lost 4 finals

[@googlegmail9888]

Daton fix popped for steroids

[@demongustavditters7150]

@@googlegmail9888 and still choked!

[@xenonmaster6668]

@@lun4gab3 the bills lost 4 in a row. If fix was a 4x finalist without the extra year of eligibility it’d make sm more sense. Fix lost to Vito his “senior” year or really just his junior year to Vito in the semi finals in 2023. He’s a 4x finalist 5x All American, a 5x all American who placed at ncaas 2,2,2,4,2. So fix’s only winning side bracket loss is to Vito who beat him in his 4th finals appearances which was only due to the extra year. Actually is there another extra year from the Olympic Redshirt fix took in 2019-20 after he got suspended

[@aiconehadishi3038]

I think everyone can agree these reviews are taking WAY too long. 22 minute match? Ridiculous.

[@CarolinaBlood704]

IKR? It's been a problem ALL TOURNAMENT.

[@xenonmaster6668]

@@CarolinaBlood704oh man. 2022 it wasn’t that bad but holy shit it’s so bad AGAIN in 2024.

[@Ur2ez4me81]

Blood time took a lot of time out as well

[@jacerooney291]

Def it should take maybe a minute at most for a really tough call

[@KFootlong]

Being in the video review room with the officials there is a lot of moving parts. Also, it was really hard for them to hear on the phone so there are glitches that could be improved

[@KJDCitsme]

In Fix’s 4 NCAA championship appearances (2019 vs Suriano, 2021 vs RBY, 2022 vs RBY, and 2024 vs Vito) he has only ever scored points for escapes, stalling, and locked hands. Never once had he gotten a takedown, reversal, riding time, or back points in his 4 championship matches. Might be the least offensive wrestler in D1 History

[@tylergoodwin3546]

*Jason Tsirtis has entered the chat * *Dan Hell also enters the chat.*

[@googlegmail9888]

Daton fix popped for steroids

[@googlegmail9888]

@@tylergoodwin3546 Daton fix popped for steroid entered the chat

[@ElearningDigest]

Also, Daton Fix never scored a single offensive point in the Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and Finals of this NCAA tournament. Let that sink in.

[@GG-zk1im]

Glad Fix lost. Does nothing but stall the whole match. Wants blood time to take a breather bc he doesn’t have the cardio. Vito deserved that win

[@googlegmail9888]

Daton fix popped for steroids

[@bubblesthemonkey6615]

It’s beating a dead horse at this point, but it’s true. Daton is a stall merchant. He just doesn’t get to his offense and it bites him in big matches.

[@wo1975]

Stall merchant 😂

[@perrycoffey5410]

There guys that are touching each other bloody hell this is a "sport" bread and circus you will own nothing and be happy Klaus schwab

[@everythingmatterstheory7043]

good one lmao 😂😅

[@googlegmail9888]

Daton fix popped for steroids

[@jessefarlingjr2247]

Cause he's gassed man !

[@wo1975]

Vito, much respect man. You simply have grit. Champions take the gold, you simply took it from both Crookham and Fix. Much deserved gold medal 🏅

[@Steve-ot6zp]

Refs tried taking away this match from Vito

[@FengX-s1n]

Refs helped Vito tbh

[@mattgreg1]

looked more like they tried giving vito several unearned takedowns

[@GG-zk1im]

Nah Vito didn’t need the breaks. Vito is high paced. Fix needs breaks why you think he wanted so much blood time

[@Ur2ez4me81]

@@FengX-s1nAre you insane?

[@googlegmail9888]

Daton fix popped for steroids

[@icarus8471]

The reviews and the blood time were next level, but I found it a very compelling match anyway.

[@learning.isnt.linear]

DC: "Fix wrestles like a heavyweight". 🤣🤣🤣 @18:22

[@FlyOnTheWall10101]

Even heavyweight today still take more shots than Fix. Fix need to fix his damn offense and develop a shot that works. You would think in 5 years in collage he would change that and develop as an offensive machine. But I guess he's content wrestling defensively and giving crowds a boring match.

[@LEcoolJ8]

DC was the greatest wrestling commentator ever! I’m praying they have him every year

[@gregorydryden7865]

NCAA NEEDS TO INCORPORATE FREESTYLE RULE OF STEPPING OUT OF BOUNDS FOR 1 POINT, THIS WILL ELIMINATE EDGE OF MAT STALLING

[@ImOnlySIeeping]

That's not a perfect solution because pushing is another form of stalling

[@gregorydryden7865]

@@ImOnlySIeeping I agree some modifications would apply, someone relying on push outs would be called for stalling, etc.

[@jwonderful994]

​@@ImOnlySIeepingin freestyle, a full on 2 handed push out of bounds doesn't count as a push out point, it needs to be during wrestling action. Also, there needs to be a foot stepping out to be counted as a step out point. Ways wrestlers dodge this rule is by dropping to their knees during their defensive position so if they go out of bounds then it's just back to middle with no points awarded. But at times offensive wrestlers use it to their advantage because they can get to the legs and hope for a step out point without ever actually finishing a takedown properly. Its not a perfect rule, just something else to think about.

[@giacalonebuilding4443]

How can a ref count ankles without giving a takedown?! Vito got screwed multiple times and still won. Vito is a wrestler fix is a staller

[@googlegmail9888]

Daton fix popped for steroids

[@kenw2225]

No, they were trying to give him take downs that werent takedowns. Not a fan of fix but this one feels wrong. These stalling calls are weak.

[@spykeso9]

Great way for Vito to close his collegiate chapter, now it’s time to take on the Globe! Section 8 Represent.

[@waiss9]

I remember when his older brother Nick was wrestling and dominating . We all as youngsters were in awe - until a wise buddy of ours had said, “Wait until Vito comes around, this kid’s gonna be an animal.” Lo and behold, an animal he is. Incredible to see.

[@raytorres8050]

Nassau County guys, much respect from Suffolk. You had two guys from Nassau in the finals. Be proud. Stong Island

[@googlegmail9888]

That did not strike like how u thought it was gonna strike

[@thesouthshoreanglerfishing]

Section 8 stand up 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@michaelmaloskyjr]

Thank goodness I could fast forward watching here; but anyway, wasn't even close -- Vito's all heart, drive and enthusiasm. The look on his face beginning the third period left zero doubt to me, he's gonna win.

[@googlegmail9888]

Daton fix popped for steroids

[@steveravnitzky6711]

Sad that either of these grapplers has to miss out on the victory. 4 Silver Medals(aka NCAA Runner up’s) nothing to be ashamed of. As the commentators noted, we are witnessing “very high level wrestling”. Go Big Red!

[@angelrivas4042]

Fix losing at his 10th NCAA final.

[@markcutrufello641]

He only took one shot and it was at the end of the match when he had no other choice. What’s wrong with that dude?

[@everythingmatterstheory7043]

ikr? lol

[@MrSilus2000]

@@everythingmatterstheory7043Nothinh was wrong he was outmatched

[@googlegmail9888]

Daton fix popped for steroids

[@googlegmail9888]

@@MrSilus2000 Daton fix popped for steroids

[@WorkHarder-id8zd]

I don't understand how Daton hasn't developed a better offensive wrestling system for himself yet. He deserves to lose

[@SeaTeaSnow]

He’s won a ton… that’s how he got to 4 finals.

[@Solaxer]

@@SeaTeaSnow 4 finals, 0 titles. Obviously something ain't working out.

[@TheMonkeyKing7235]

@@Solaxerhe practices under the man who gave us the low level yet I haven’t seen him do it once

[@ahernandez9621]

His ranking and bracket this year were fixed to give him another finals shot, and he nearly screwed that up with Zero offensive points in the quarter finals, semi finals, and finals.

[@alexwboring]

Vito looking like Vito again

[@joshuabunkers1494]

The crowd was not booing Daton Fix. They were booing the bad calls in the quarter-finals that gave Daton the win. They were booing the bad calls in the semi-finals that gave Daton the win. They were booing in the finals because it was happening again.

[@ImOnlySIeeping]

He's arrogant, unlikeable and cheats.

[@xenonmaster6668]

@@ImOnlySIeepingyep. Like Dylan Ragusin being pissed has every right to be.

[@jaytothefrye1]

John Smith is an all time great but he didnt push Daton to evolve his game at all. He had 0 takedowns in 4 finals appearances.

[@droi4027]

Please note: His 0 takedowns was not because he was being destroyed by tech. fall or pinned...Daton lost his finals by a combined total of 7 points. A takedown in regulation against Suriano or twice with Roman Bravo-Young would have gotten him a championship.

[@TimM-wk1zx]

If he ONLY needed that amount of points in 4 Matches, why didn’t he score? He’s a stall machine hoping to take advantage of someone else’s aggression.

[@ImOnlySIeeping]

Almost as incompetent at developing talent as Brands

[@xenonmaster6668]

@@droi4027that wasn’t in regulation it was in sudden victory 2 and he should’ve won because of a penalty point because Nick grabbed his headgear and it’s obviously a penalty point for daton and he should’ve won.

[@xenonmaster6668]

@@droi4027Rby the 2 stall points awful should’ve not gone to sudden victory.

[@luisamadopinedo8017]

This match shows how challenges are being used by coaches to stop a wrestler from getting a take down. Terrible referees.

[@aiconehadishi3038]

You can understand why Vito was so mad. He saw the ref call 3 for the takedown and settled in and let action go off the mat. If it wasn't going to be a TD, he would have had the opportunity to pull him back in and try again.

[@demongustavditters7150]

Only thing I love more than watching daton choke is Vito win! Lets go babayyyy!!!!

[@marcmac8727]

I dont like that style of wrestling Fix, Teemer, RBY and others have. Do nothing, no offense, just wait for your opponent to shoot then react. Its boring and in the end when you need a shot, or go to move or some offense its not there. Im glad Vito showed RBY last year and Fix this year in the finals how its done.

[@keyboard2758]

Don’t lump rby in there his freshman and sophomore year he was a takedown machine. Idk why he shut it down later on but bro he teched jordan Decatur off tds only he put a football score of like 25-7 on that boy

[@TimM-wk1zx]

I watched RBY have 17 takedowns in one match….Hr scored more points maybe than anyone I’ve ever watched….Its about matchups….he wrestled a certain way to beat Fix. And RBY wasn’t on steroids.

[@cjmontoya9100]

20+ minute match because of all the blood time and challenges. Vito was the aggressor and showed that sitting back and playing defensive can burn you. Shout out to the 4x’ers. It extremely rare and based on this year Mesembrink can’t join, Welsh won’t, Shapiro can’t, Kasak (who did a hell of a job running off 7 straight on the back side) won’t. Just shows how hard this thing is. Kasak wrestled up at 149 due to Van Ness’ injury. Since the 2021 year is not counted Kasak can redshirt and come back at 141 in 2025-2026. Penn St is going to have a log jam of wrestlers who can start anywhere except there

[@xenonmaster6668]

Mesembrink was damn close to winning too. The stalls imo all finals were AWFUL!!!! 3 stalls on David Carr is ridiculous.

[@romansutton6813]

Fix always has some of the longest ncaa championship matches

[@number3stunner118]

I saw an interview of Fix after the match, and he was smiling, and I thought "Good for him to be able to smile after the way things turned out - he must've seen the bright side." And I couldn't think of why, but I thought of the Bills documentary I saw on Netflix last month. I'd seen some, fell asleep, and woke up towards the end when the Bills interviewees each smiled for the camera - which I thought was a good thing to see, having gone through that much heartbreak. ... but when I watched the parts I missed, up through the end, I started to think that, based on the way they spoke about it, they were probably smiling for the camera to a large extent. Watching Fix speak, it felt similar. And then I finally realized why I thought of the 90's Bills when seeing the thumbnail of his interview.

[@everythingmatterstheory7043]

LOL.. good analysis, you may be right

[@droi4027]

With the NFL analogy> Daton Fix is more like Jay Cutler. He has all of the abilities to be one of the greats in the sport. However, he seems to lack the drive to improve his abilities.

[@LEcoolJ8]

The sad part is, I don’t actually think Fix has improved since his freshman year… If anything he’s gotten worse

[@Ur2ez4me81]

He has & always depends on bs technical calls. You can’t depend on the ref to win you a NCCA championship. I blame John Smith as well

[@LEcoolJ8]

@@Ur2ez4me81 completely agree! Smith looks to the ref to bail out all his wrestlers. its so bizarre

[@xenonmaster6668]

@@LEcoolJ8yep! The semi finals with the reversal of the stall made me think that and I respect John. John probably just didn’t care because this was his final ncaa tournament.

[@jp0_g15]

Fix is the best second best athlete I’ve ever watch and I couldn’t be happier

[@TimM-wk1zx]

🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@jp0_g15]

@@TimM-wk1zx lazy wrestling lazy result

[@Mark-cq4xr]

Vito!! What a wild match!

[@cascaderetriever7618]

DC needs to watch his mouth accusing Vito of head budding Fix. Poor commentary from DC.

[@llo6868]

You kinda feel bad for the guy at this point always ending on loss for this tournament. He took 2nd, 2nd, 2nd, 4th, & 2nd. Not to mention he took 2ND at senior worlds 😅. Hopefully that doesn’t get in way mentally for him moving forward tryin to make a Olympic team

[@ImOnlySIeeping]

Feel bad for a boring 26 year old cheater, OK

[@MikeBeber]

This year's commentators talk way too much and it sounds like a circus....IMO

[@dcrrh7]

Burroughs knows the art of using the head 😂 legend!!!

[@mitchellbowman22]

I cannot believe daton fix really didn’t even try to win his 4 ncaa title appearances. Crazy. Buffalo bills of college wrestling

[@Colgraff22]

The best match in the world

[@elispivak6263]

Daton Fix fleeing the mat at 16:46

[@nickb7704]

21:54 is the biggest “ball don’t lie” moment in wrestling history

[@Iluvr-kelland-diddy]

Part of me feels bad or fix, but I knew and wanted vito to win

[@williamoleary9330]

Congrats to Vito. Dayton just did not have the offense to overcome Vito’s defense. And eventually Vito’s constant pressure proved too much

[@TimM-wk1zx]

Kerk at HWT scored more offensive points in the first period of the NCAA finals against Davidson, than Fix did in all his Finals matches combined.

[@markcutrufello641]

Daniel Cormier sure likes to hear himself talk…

[@aiconehadishi3038]

I finally had to mute the commentary. He is just awful.

[@christdiedforus1042]

All you guys do is complain Daniel cormier is an absolute goat and amazing commentator so be quiet bum

[@wrestlingscience]

Cormier is a legend shut you mouth

[@cjll2043]

You’re the reason wrestling is one of the worst sports ever lol

[@abdulrabbani4520]

Deadass and he was ripping on fix the whole time. I expect a lot more professionalism from a regional commentator. This guys on national TV ripping an accomplished athlete.

[@jsville2023]

Congratulations Fix! You got second and you didn't even have to wrestle Crookham.

[@droi4027]

It's a good thing there is no REAL second place challenge matches at the NCAA Wrestling Championships

[@Rene390]

Fix is a lifetime student at this point, so he will have many more chances for that ncaa title

[@Ur2ez4me81]

These announcers, especially the one that accused Vito of head butting was so stupid 🤦 dude shut up. Also so glad “StallFix” lost 😂

[@aldrob108]

Hey shout out to the NCAA. Great choice of announcers. They did a great job! I think the NCAA has found the right team to announce the tournament in the future.

[@revan5435]

i don’t understand all the hate for fix. The man did what he could, worked his ass of and has accomplished so much in this sport. If your reasoning is his age just remember arujau isn’t young either.

[@xenonmaster6668]

It was because of the controversial semi final for sure. His coaches challenged a stall which is unprecedented and they won and Dylan Ragusin got screwed

[@tripledipped]

Has Fix ever scored an offensive point during his ncaa career?!? Fucking ridiculous

[@mattgreg1]

Daton has higher career bonus in the harder conference.

[@Natedawg1]

@@mattgreg1lots of people go to college for 7 years, they’re called doctors

[@telmnamm7549]

​@@mattgreg1 lol at big 12 being a harder conference

[@mattgreg1]

@@telmnamm7549 big 12 is the clearly harder conference

[@TheMonkeyKing7235]

@@mattgreg1it’s not even close lol

[@HaydenMills-e1i]

jordan and dc arguing about the headbutt on the double was great😂

[@stevento1112]

Daton Fix is the NCAA Finals gatekeeper Goat 😂

[@za-pd8qf]

best match I've ever seen, in terms of energy, storyline,and action

[@PapaPerk360]

The fact Daniel Cormier sounded so savy with the headbutt term in the beginning but forgot what it’s called later in the video 😂😂😂

[@chrichujoyfulhappenings]

21:48 crazy how after that long break from the challenge Vito instantly proves he’s better than fix in every single way by taking him down

[@user-cq6dg6ql9j]

NCAA Championships used to be less than 2 hours long. This one was close to 4 hours. They need to fix that shit next year.

[@droi4027]

I see what you're getting at...lol

[@demongustavditters7150]

Serious question: is there an interview or article I can read somewhere with daton giving his thoughts on his collegiate career? I wonder what goes through his mind in these big matches. Is it nerves, luck, is he a head case? Genuinely curious.

[@MrMathExpert]

Good riddance of the 26-year-old cheater. Really needs to grow up and move on with his life. Leave college to 18 to 23 year kids.

[@danielharris7313]

28 minute video for one match is crazy

[@jawonjones1877]

Fix was wrestling when i was in college back in 2017

[@avrybrooks1833]

4x………runner up

[@xenonmaster6668]

Yep very unfortunate.

[@CarolinaBlood704]

Has that EVER happened before in wrestling?

[@Steve-ot6zp]

@@CarolinaBlood704 nope, not in college

[@robertosantos4730]

@@Steve-ot6zptell me you are lying. No one has ever Gomes 4 time finalist without winning it?….

[@Steve-ot6zp]

@@robertosantos4730 there’s been multiple 3x national runner ups, but never a 4x national runner up. Except now..

[@saltyexxer8253]

Fix should have wrestled the first two periods with the same intensity he had in the last 15 seconds. It kind of breaks my heart because he had the potential to win this thing. Nothing against Vito. He's the real deal. It's just hard to see fix not wrestle to his potential.

[@JohnSmith0909]

One of the greatest wrestling matches I've ever watched

[@mattshaw600000]

Fix is literally 40 yrs old still wrestling and has no title

[@J-wu8nv]

By the time this match ended I graduated college, got married, and had kids

[@wrestlingwithjay3770]

Flashback in the late March of 2024

[@clifflocklear2846]

Fix always does nothing. He’s purely defensive, but that’s not enough against someone like Vito.

[@Mark-cq4xr]

Daton is retiring now at 65 years old and will start collecting Social Security.

[@Ur2ez4me81]

😂

[@mitchellsemple4903]

they the same age.

[@acct5910]

Why do they let DC terrorize two sports commentaries?

[@xenonmaster6668]

He’s good! Like the only thing that’s iffy is yk he’s a alumni of Oklahoma state but he’s great!

[@steinervision7643]

I think is the outstanding wrestler of the tourney!!

[@emmanueludoh77]

I love watching Vito's dad on the sidelines go crazy during the match. He was so animated! Same the David Carr's dad during his Big 12 champioship match with Keegan O'Toole. He was going crazy on the sidelines.

[@Catorii.Jamiaa]

i love vito such an inspo

[@PapaPerk360]

Interesting names of these lads

[@rusty7984]

If you have sleeping problems watch a Daton Fix match

[@learneternal-english3417]

Vito the only reason I came back to watch.

[@jameslichtenberger9789]

Daton was a 4-time high school state champion in 6a in Oklahoma which is very difficult to do. He has wrestled at Oklahoma state at a time when the program has had a lot of difficulties. He has been a legendary leader for the team and one of the best wrestlers of the most historic program in ncaa history. How many people would give their left big toe for one ncaa runner up? Let’s be reasonable here, he is a 5 time big 12 champion, and an overall record of over 120 wins and only 7 total loses. Those that say he has no offense are simply being ridiculous. He has multiple takedowns and near-falls in almost all of his matches throughout the year. He scores countless team points and is a crowd favorite at every dual. He is a former world team member and has collected a world silver. I cannot believe the hate for him lately and the ironic thing about it is that he is one of the best humans in the world of wrestling. The people that have posted on here so much hate need to look in the mirror and ask themselves why they feel the need to pile on. It’s pathetic.

[@WaterPurified18]

Amen!

[@ImOnlySIeeping]

This isn't your blog

[@aldrob108]

The reality of this match is this: Daton tried to wrestle Vito straight up last year and got smoked. Daton knows Vito is the better wrestler so this year Daton decided not to wrestle. He hoped to evade, move, circle, counter, stall, look for help from the official and his coach. He lost in the worst way you can lose as a wrestler. He didn’t wrestle.

[@judajitsu]

Satisfying

[@kgeorges2k3]

Even John Smith knew Fix was not going to win. Fix, is purely defensive and reactive, does not initiate. It is almost like he’s scared to initiate and end up in a situation he’s uncomfortable in. Can’t win the Big stage like that.

[@mwalwynn]

Arujau wasn't upset about not being awarded the take down at 22:56, he was upset that the ref was counting him on the leg for a stall call (which you only do when they have secured the take down) therefore making him need to wrestle different as if he had the takedown. The point is he might have secured the takedown if he knew he didn't have it yet and didn't have to let go of the leg.

[@SubFlow22]

I didn't see a head butt.

[@TurboTapIns]

Saw a wrestler trying to take a shot on his opponent who was trying to stall and flee the mat.

[@edeffen4332]

Daton Fix looking like Ben Askrin

[@Solaxer]

4 finals, 0 wins. That's gotta sting man.

[@iaintevengonholdyou]

12:40 “this guys a world champ, he doesn’t just stand around and lose” This aged very poorly after 4 ncaa finals where he literally stood around and lost 😭

[@JbBlastdouble]

They were talking about Vito, fix isnt a world champ

[@keyboard2758]

@@JbBlastdoublehe’s a casual 😭

[@darkmikerises]

This match was as long as a title fight in the UFC.

[@bobjordan5231]

As a former wrestler it's no small feat reaching the finals in a tournament. Doing it at that level four times is admirable, five times if you count the World Championship. 5x Big 10 Champion. A great wrestler.

[@xenonmaster6668]

5x Big XII champion. He didn’t make it to the finals in ‘23 he lost to Vito

[@Jlundeen]

I've already seen the match, but I came to give props to Fix. Being a four-time finalist is a huge accomplishment. He faced some monsters in the finals; I wouldn't call that choking. I don't like his wrestling style, but he doesn't deserve hate or being booed.

[@andyrobinson8414]

Burroughs is calling like it should be. DC just wants to hear himself

[@Dana__black]

Shut your mouth before he eats you

[@justintime519]

I love that Vito has the ugliest wrestling stance and moving on his feet consistently crossing his feet but it works for him. 2X NCAA Champ

[@Jg_nation]

A bunch of fix haters but he’s a 4 time runner up to some of the best wrestlers in d1 history

[@patrickbatemanscousin]

Although nowhere close to Fix's caliber. In my minimal wrestling career, I carried more silvers than anything. My mindset was to fight to the championship but then everything fell apart for my mindset and skills. The plus side. I had a TON of medals but way too many silvers....

[@stephensanderson9684]

He wrestles not to lose and definitely one of the biggest stallers. I mean obviously he's extremely immensely talented you don't become a four-time division 1 All-American but whenever he's on that main stage semi-final or final if I was the officiating crew I'd be hitting him for stalling in the first period and could have been hit for fleeing the mat. What toys and composure veto has when you're getting screwed over and screwed out of points

[@xenonmaster6668]

Actually 5x division 1 all American.

[@overratedh4ze]

Wow who saw that coming

[@andrewlimoli5053]

Instead of trying to win Fix looked like he was trying not to lose...you can never win that way...

[@JesseStevenTrumm3992]

Refs wanted Vito to lose so bad, the disrespect was blatant and the officiating was horrendous this year

[@avrybrooks1833]

Why is Jb and Cormier constantly disagreeing/arguing

[@someguynamedsteve3753]

DC just says a ton of bias things from what I gathered, I didn’t get to watch the end but the David Carr match makes me think that.

[@sm6223]

Cormier starts going off on anecdotes and opinions and Burroughs will call him out. Dang, just call the match!

[@xenonmaster6668]

⁠@@someguynamedsteve3753I don’t think so. Daniel is a former college wrestler. Daniel is I’d say has less knowledge of todays wrestling than Jordan does. Jordan has more experience since dc graduated from college in 2001

[@someguynamedsteve3753]

@@xenonmaster6668 DC is also crazy for OSU as he went there. He is also buddies with David Carr and despite what the rules say was blaming the referee for the match

[@jeffcopenhaver2217]

Because DC is an idiot