Kyle Dake after defeating Jordan Burroughs & making the 2021 Olympic Team

[@koolhandduke4087]

Dake was determined to dethrone JB. After so many losses to JB, Dake deserves credit for going after him and winning.

[@deanodebo1380]

Glad he never gave up. He’s been trying to get that Olympic opportunity for a long time.

[@Litevaar]

@Tr4shy C4t I went back and watched their previous matches and I could not believe how many times Dake got screwed out of points. I used to like Jordan but after he straight up squeezed his thumb into Dake's eye in that US open match I lost all respect for him. I saw Borroughs rake guys in the eye before and thought MAYBE they were accidental but in that match he undoubtedly 100% intentionally gauged his eye and it's extremely obvious upon watching the replay from another angle. I'll never respect a guy who would stoop that low just to win. Like you said though, Dake got his revenge in a comparatively harmless way by reverse teabagging him in the olympic trials lolol.

[@swayfitness5777]

@Tr4shy C4t what does his head being black have to do with anything?

[@jasonfurl7207]

I’ve waited half a decade to see Dake and Taylor both in an Olympic Team Lineup. JB pushed them both for years. It sucks for Jordan, but I feel like he was the gatekeeper. Once they could beat him, they can go out and bring back gold on the big stage. Make it happen in Tokyo.

[@anyfightinggamezfine69]

Yeah i think Taylors a beast at 190

[@davidwaters619]

Guess what? Brought back bronze

[@bigsur909]

@@davidwaters619guess what medal Jordan got ? 😂 oh yea he didn’t go cuz dake beat ‘em don’t act like bronze isn’t good jb got 2 of those himself

[@davidwaters619]

@Big Sur I can agree dake finally beat burroughs after how many attempts?!?! And who has the most medals?? That right Burroughs. All this hype about dake

[@davidwaters619]

@Big Sur but I'll give to dake though he did a great job, bronze or not

[@nathanielhoover2601]

He's bringing home the gold if he can beat Jordan forsure

[@jesvinmathew5103]

Facts burroughs lost the last two world championships by a pushout in the last second which gave sidakov the criteria. This time Dake is gonna bomb Sidakov if he trys to push him out. Chamizo is good but Dake is clearly better

[@B00glefop]

@@jesvinmathew5103 I see it being chamizo vs dake in the finals with dake winning

[@theamazing10yearold65]

@@B00glefop it would have been bad if dake bombed jb on the last match with a pin like he did to Nolf and the hungarian in that recent tournament...

[@williambalentine5173]

Right. Dake didn’t even give a point up at at the last worlds. Stoked him and David get their chance to bring a Gold home.

[@miketejada1178]

never know styles make matchups🤷🏽‍♂️

[@jt519]

Congrats to Kyle! Only so many times you can beat a guy before they catch you. Makes me believe the whole Flo thing between him and Jordan was just for hype!

[@craighaynes6753]

I really respect Kyle Dake it says a lot about him to thank Jordan Burroughs for pushing him to new levels it’s his time now to win Gold great athlete wish him well

[@FlyOnTheWall10101]

I just wish there was a weight class in between 86kg and 74kg. It’s sad that we can’t have JB, KD and DT on the same team for USA. These guys are all deserving of being on the Olympic team. I hope Kyle can bring home the gold. He’s improved so much and he’s more hungry than ever to get that gold medal. I’m hoping he can keep this momentum, stay healthy and get that Gold.

[@johnlombard777]

Totally agree. Or...allow TWO wrestlers from the more dominant countries (USA, Russia, Iran...) to enter. Woulda been USA gold and silver at 162.

[@insomniac2340]

Long time coming for this man...CONGRATULATIONS. It’s not figuring out a puzzle when you’ve had to wrestle through 3-5 top wrestlers before you get to a rested JB.

[@jv-ix6jh]

Everybody else did it an jordan did it before him dont make excuses for why he didnt cut it the first couple of times..he earned it this weekend by beating jb ..no one made excuses like kyle snyder did jden did it ..an cejudo did it ..you know why because they were good enough Kyle was the better wrestler when it came time

[@jv-ix6jh]

Cejudo was 20 or 21 an beat a tough ass wrestler in abas the previous olympic silver medalist he went through hell to get to him an guess what he won cause he was good enough after beating a hells row of wrestlers

[@HB448]

Kyle's wrestled jb fresh before still lost. Don't be that guy

[@matthewlee8618]

@@HB448 if you watched that match it’s pretty bad reffing.

[@wrestle4life234]

Dake has improved a lot since having to go through the challenge tournament days. 2021 Dake would probably walk through a challenge tournament that 2016 or 2017 Dake would have to grind through. It’s been remarkable how well he’s progressed

[@shogunjobu]

JB and Husker wrestling fan forever but congrats, hope he can get that gold for USA.

[@saptarshisutradhar9379]

Last bout was so close that it was almost debatable..finally he won loud and clear happy for him.. JB is a legend..nothing more to to prove..kudos to both of them..

[@bradleach658]

All the hard work and dedication has paid off your a Class Act Kyle we know you'll represent the USA well

[@austin3789]

Eh... That inverted tea-bag wasn't too classy...

[@shaunbang]

As much as I love JB it’s pretty cool to see someone new especially that person being Kyle Dake to represent our country. I was a huge fan of Dake during his college days and it would be really cool to see the first guy to do his feat of winning 4 NCAA titles at different weights and go on to win an Olympic gold.

[@williambalentine5173]

Dake has been on another level the past two years. Taylor also. Happy to see him and taylor going to the Olympics instead of always getting beat out by burroughs and taylor always losing to dake. it's a refreshing change and I'm excited for Tokyo

[@spencerantoniomarlen-starr3069]

Holy shit! This is Jay Cuttler finally dethroning Ronnie Coleman status legendary, respect

[@smoore8]

I think this would have happened years ago if it hadn’t been for the old format, where Dake had to go through like 4 guys then do a best of 3 same day

[@Cody-C300]

He lost multiple times to Jordan because of how many matches he’d have before the finals now it was even and he won

[@smoore8]

@@Cody-C300 if you watch his matches on the world stage he’s been clearly better than Jordan since 2018 maybe 17

[@Cody-C300]

@@smoore8 yeah but Jordan looks better because of the accomplishments now people have to wait for dake to prove himself

[@smoore8]

@@Cody-C300 not really 2 world titles, and in 19 I believe it was he didn’t give up a point at World’s

[@Cody-C300]

@@smoore8 yeah Ik I was just saying

[@ame70068]

Credit to Dake..never stop or give up. Just continued working.

[@VasanthReddy1295]

Congrats Kyle...Definitely U Reach to Tokyo Olympic gold medal...in Wrestling..FS...74 weight Catogery...All di best Kyle USA 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 I like it man

[@zachbeware2656]

I think he is pure class! I truly believe he said something genuine to JB. Dake is very due and I think every time I see him he seem more lean amd somehow younger lol

[@MsLinjohn]

It was wise for him and Jordan to stick to wrestling and not get lured into MMA. We needed them in wrestling.

[@Bunnicula71]

Wrestling is obscure and kinda boring for many to watch. Purity is nothing to strive for IMHO, and the skill set he has would translate into $$$. The guy has a family and let's just say that DC's children won't be needing scholarships to go to school. The dark side has all the money and eyeballs. Dake is marketable, insanely skilled, and smart. The breakdowns in slow motion are just mind blowing.

[@skeletonshorror5184]

Congrats, now bring home the gold! 💀🔥

[@app369]

Man Dake is looking old. Happy he finally made the team.

[@RogerPack]

Nice for. him to finally make it. And seemingly in top form...at least for beating Burroughs. Hopefully it translates into success, though based on the worlds seems he's pretty good there already...

[@TRIIGGAVELLI]

Lol he's 30. Unless you're like 17 then yeah probably.

[@truth282]

It's not the first time he's beaten Jordon. Finally a ref who wasn't star struck on Burroughs

[@helloman3676]

It is the first time he beat him. LMAO.

[@burningbridgesthesilvershi2490]

Hell yeah you got that right

[@mlampert7676]

No kidding they still don’t care if Burroughs jabs people in the eyes. So sick of that. Glad to see Dake win

[@zenly_csgo]

Dake is guy on a mission, cant wait to see him against Sidakov

[@matthewlee8618]

Long time coming. Almost every match was always super close and sometimes was won because of the reffs shot clock due to kyle wrestling on one knee occasionally. Sucks Burroughs won’t get to wrestle though love the guy!

[@rohitk8498]

I hope he wins gold. He deserves it.

[@lumpo9681]

His persistent attitude is even better than his wrestling; respect from a jb fan.

[@godswarriors3664]

I can't believe he ran through nolf like nothing and then beats Burroughs

[@georgechandler1647]

Facts he really made nolf look like a total scrub

[@4truecarlovers]

@@georgechandler1647 nolf is inexperienced in freestyle compared to them.. until he wins a major tournament he is a great college wrestler not a top tier world wrestler in the style of free style. If he is wrestling 5 years from now he can beat Dake on his way out. Wrestling and boxing is for the youth.

[@jordanpag1581]

Congratulations dake. Still love you jb

[@HB448]

Man losses by a point and yall in the comments talking like he got smoked 😭 smh damn shame. Congrats for dake tho

[@briangoss2545]

Well it was 2/2

[@Tdinh79]

Dake was in command both matches. He gave push out points because he could. He just needed to hold his defense and not get taken down.

[@HB448]

@@Tdinh79 bs ur not gonna give away points in a 2 point match. Dake preformed extremely well hats off but the comments are off. This was a game of chess and he got beat not smashed or destroyed but beaten. There's a big difference and it's a shame to see someone who held that weight for the US for so long be casually dismissed by other wrestlers

[@Tdinh79]

@@HB448 baloney. They all do it. If they have 30 seconds to hold a lead, they'll fend off for as hard as they can to not get taken down. It's very rare the wrestler who is up is offensive. Most of them will do exactly what dake did- if he is up by 2, he will give up 2 push outs, but will not give up a takedown to lose by criteria. I dont think it's a blatant in just giving it up. Theyll fight toot and nail, but most of them arent sweating at that point. Perfect example is gable Steveson when he was dominating Gwiz in their 2nd match. He was 1 point from teching Gwiz, but didnt mind getting taken down and letting gwiz get a push out knowing where he was at in the lead.

[@Tdinh79]

@@HB448 I guarantee you that if dake was up 1 to 0, Dake would have NEVER given him a push out point.

[@ericoneal8627]

If you let me tell it poor Jordan didn't stand a chance,Bro u deserve it, Your energy was on 10 and that's 🗝️ to 🧬

[@cmac5365]

I wouldnt say he didnt have a chance considering its 7-2 lol

[@danniragu7194]

Wow i never thought he could beat jordan beast

[@VV_2023v]

I cannot wait to see Chamizo vs Dake is going to be excited!

[@andrewilkens7131]

White boy summer . What a chad

[@spilkspmilk6798]

yes

[@4truecarlovers]

😂 you got it dude ... let’s see the gold

[@bobolson7610]

Amazing job Kyle! Wow!!

[@rhebbhulett]

Dominant. Let’s get that 🏅

[@kc696969]

I agree, that JB set a standard for Taylor and Date.

[@quincyspielberger4366]

After losing for a full decade he immediately fell on his sword! Functional patterns have made him slow on the scrambles but he's strong as hell. April 2024 it will be Nolf vs Burroughs with Burroughs edging him out. Nolf will be the backup for the Paris Olympics. They say Dake will go to 79 kilos to avoid Sidakov...

[@MrOhyea92]

No one in the world can beat dake except jordan I'd be surprised if anyone even scores a point on dake

[@Sinnerswing]

Congratulations to Kyle Drake.

[@James.1_2-3]

Jordan Burroughs to MMA now

[@keithwyckoff5618]

No sir.

[@nathanielhoover2601]

@@keithwyckoff5618 let us dream

[@SuperDriven1]

Wife won't let him because of their kids

[@theamazing10yearold65]

@@SuperDriven1 is jb considered washed up these days?

[@wrestlingscience]

@@theamazing10yearold65 not really. Still top 5 at 32

[@alexeisen3698]

This is Dake’s time, simple as that

[@westcovinawildcatswc4660]

Burroughs in his prime > Dake in his prime

[@a.d.n.a.ni51]

Man it’s different not hearing (74 Kilos) Jordan Burroughs

[@jesvinmathew5103]

😭😭😭

[@RobbinBonds]

Jordan will be back

[@kmac3361]

gold is his this year

[@jeremyashcraft2053]

Bring home the gold!

[@MansaMusa-v5q]

Where’s the footage or highlights??

[@knockknock1246]

AWESOME!

[@rconn4501]

Does he beat both Chamizo and Sidakov?

[@chiefpoupon5643]

Was this recorded on a flip phone

[@jcmichael6396]

Lets Go USA

[@frankiewhite5430]

Jordan’s past his prime

[@troysnyder6273]

2 gold medalist here at home

[@carpejkdiem]

Higher level interviewers more enthusiasm & excitement for the sport or wrestling! Where's Mark Bader at!!! This is his biggest moment!! Rrrr!!!

[@nathanielhoover2601]

DAKE!!!!!!

[@noeee1140]

Pain jordan didnt qualified but congrats to Dake

[@rickturner5775]

Is it just me, or over the last year and a half, has Kyles facial gestures and postures changed? He looks like his face is seizing up on the right, especially around his upper lip. His smile is WAY different and he has started under biting. Am I high?

[@alenabayti5622]

Sidakov is Shark and Puma

[@seal869]

This interviewer does not seem to know enough about this situation to ask questions befitting of the moment.

[@treasurethetime2463]

I remember Dake saying he didn't lift any weights. He was on this "functional" kick at the time. Yeah right. Dude is savagely strong in the ways that matter to wrestlers. Congrats.

[@B00glefop]

I might have to start functional training after seeing how he manhandled Nolf

[@readyfuels17]

Respectfully. You don’t understand functional training sir.

[@liammccabe429]

He's still working out his muscles like mad just not doing traditional lifts. You ever see that training montage video of him, it's pretty wild. Dake is an animal.

[@theamazing10yearold65]

@@B00glefop and Nolf is good right? He's a tough guy and a top dude?

[@B00glefop]

@@theamazing10yearold65 yeah he is 3 time NCAA champ and most recent pan am champ at 79kg too and dake still manhandled

[@Nonpeon]

But can he beat Sidakov and Chamizo? I don't think so....

[@brobossnes2238]

he beat chamizo this summer

[@suspiciousneighbor4799]

He already beat chamizo

[@Nonpeon]

@@brobossnes2238 Saw that, HOWEVER Chamizo was NOT in shape and didn't look himself. And had another 5 seconds been on the clock, Chamizo wins. Watch it again....However, let's NOT forget Sidakov

[@brobossnes2238]

@@Nonpeon Those aren’t excuses you could say dake didnt look himself because he didnt five point throw chamizo and I think dake is too strong for sidakov

[@Nonpeon]

@@brobossnes2238 No I couldn't say Dake didn't look himself cause he did look himself, and looked no different than when he defeated an aging Burroughs. I have watched Chamizo wrestle for 4 years, and I can say with certainty he was NOT in shape and despite that was on the verge of winning at the end but time ran out. Secondly, strength alone won't win against Sidakov. The Russians obviously utilize Judo as part of their wrestling preparation because when I watched the Russian competition to decide Olympic participants the throws were much more dynamic. I am American and support America and all, but I am not stupid. Look at Chamizo matches and Sidakov matches in the last 2 years before this Covid period.

[@4truecarlovers]

Dake won did not dominant, if your marginal victory can be taken from you with a take down can you really say you dominated the match? If you won after multiple attempts can you say the other will never be able to come back... no offense and not trying to take away from Dakes accomplishments because he deserved the W clearly. Domination is not the phrase for 3:0 and 2:2, what Taylor and Stevenson did can be considered dominating the opponent not Dake who edged his opponent. Please explain to me how he dominated and how JB will never beat him again after one phenomenal tournament? Make it make sense

[@integrityminded1983]

I'm the next olympian

[@vicarious8989]

Is he the youngest olympian ever?

[@aqalexander3465]

no. Gable Steveson will be second youngest Olympian. Not sure who youngest ever is.

[@stillsmokntrees]

Hes 30..

[@vicarious8989]

@@stillsmokntrees he gets younger every day tho

[@demongustavditters7150]

Jordan had it coming. He tried to show up with that shitty ass fade and paid dearly for it.

[@jesvinmathew5103]

Bruh what's wrong with you

[@Ljohnson103]

@@jesvinmathew5103 I know its like Americans wanna see Americans lose like fuck imagine where would dake or Taylor be now without Burroughs being there and keeping them out for so long

[@demongustavditters7150]

@@jesvinmathew5103 Jordan has lost his touch. I’d slap him around. Just like I would you.

[@lliamjurdom9505]

Well he had to beat him eventually ...

[@-scrim]

WHITE KING

[@jayvionjohnson2608]

Jordan is getting old

[@helloman3676]

they're only 2 years apart

[@hinglemccringleberry9494]

They’re virtually the same age. 30-32 is the prime of many athletes

[@greglewis2185]

@@hinglemccringleberry9494 since when? This wrestling not baseball

[@hinglemccringleberry9494]

@@greglewis2185 not even baseball, boxers like Canelo: 30, ufc fighters like Khabib: 32, wrestlers like Dake: 30. Bruce Baumgartner won Olympic gold at 32. It’s not old, early 30’s is good combination of maturity, experience and physical youth for competition

[@greglewis2185]

@@hinglemccringleberry9494 ok so it age isnt a factor. How long do you feel dake in his so called prime? The next 6 years?

[@burningbridgesthesilvershi2490]

He was robbed two times prior he should have 3 wins over JB

[@jampacc]

Failed drug test incoming.

[@captaincaveman471]

Salty losers making excuses above.

[@jampacc]

@@captaincaveman471 lol calm down ma'am. Just a joke... Or is it dun dun duuun 😘

[@captaincaveman471]

@@jampacc Gay

[@jampacc]

@@captaincaveman471 but, I love you 🥺. I thought you loved me 🤔.