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 represented Mexico at the 2024 Summer Olympics and has won multiple international tournaments.[3]
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| Full name | Roman Guillermo Bravo-Young | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nickname | RBY | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | January 28, 1999[1] Tucson, Arizona, U.S. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country |  Mexico (2023–present) United States (2016–2023) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Wrestling | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight class | 57 kg (126 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | Freestyle and Folkstyle | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| College team | Penn State | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Cowboy Wrestling Club RTC Nittany Lion Wrestling Club (formerly) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coached by | David Taylor Cael Sanderson | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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In folkstyle, Bravo-Young was the 2021 and 2022 NCAA Division I National champion at 133 pounds and a four-time All-American for the Pennsylvania State University.[4][5][6]
Career
editHigh school
editBravo-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
edit2018–2019
editBefore 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 eighth-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
editAs 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, the NCAA National Championships were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, cutting his season short with a 20–2 record.[18][19]
2020–2021
editDuring 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 named the Penn State Male Athlete of the Year.[25]
2021–2022
editAfter 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 yet another perfect season with a 22–0 record.[27]
2022–2023
editIn 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 Big Ten title.[28] At the NCAA Championships, he advanced to the finals, 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 an overall 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, with the match ending in a draw.[31][32]
Mexico
edit2023
editIn July, Bravo-Young announced he would transfer and represent 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
editTo 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 a 2024 Summer Olympian.[38]
In June, Bravo-Young competed at the Poland Open, where he grabbed wins over African champions Gamal Mohamed and Diamantino Iuna Fafé on his way to a championship.[39]
In August, Bravo-Young made his Olympic debut at the 2024 Summer Olympics, where after dropping his opening match to four-time European champion and two-time U23 World champion Arsen Harutyunyan from Armenia, he was eliminated from the tournament.[40]
Wrestling style
editBravo-Young is known for his fancy footwork, speed, and ability to explode from a relaxed and elusive stance into a takedown.[41][42][43] Defensively, he is known for employing explosive acrobatic flips to get out of dangerous situations.[44][45][46] Bravo-Young trains with former UFC champion Dominick Cruz from time to time, who has some of the most versatile footwork in mixed martial arts.[47][48]
Freestyle record
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NCAA record
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Stats
editSubmission grappling record
edit| 1 Match, 0 Wins, 0 Losses, 1 Draw | ||||||||
| Result | Rec. | Opponent | Method | Event | Division | Type | Year | Location |
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| Draw | 0–0–1 |  Alex Perez |
Draw (time limit) | UFC Fight Pass Invitational 4 | 145 lbs | Nogi | June 29, 2023 | Las Vegas, Nevada
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References
edit- ^ Bravo-Young, Roman (28 January 2018). "19 years old.pic.twitter.com/IVPeNF188Q". @romanbravoyoung. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
- ^ Taylor. "USA gana ocho medallas de oro en el dia final de #WrestleGuatemalaCity". United World Wrestling. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
- ^ Morales, Javier (3 December 2023). "Bravo-Young closer to qualifying for Mexico's Olympic team by winning Grand Prix title | ALLSPORTSTUCSON.com". Retrieved 16 December 2023.
- ^ 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) - ^ Spears, Justin (20 March 2021). "Tucsonan, Penn State star Roman Bravo-Young wins wrestling national championship". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
- ^ Wogenrich, Mark (7 March 2021). "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.
- ^ McKeon, Mara (23 March 2023). "A Look Back At Penn State Wrestling's Roman Bravo-Young's Career". Onward State. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
- ^ "RLR Wrestling: Travis Wittlake Jr. & Roman Bravo-Young commit to PSU". Roar Lions Roar. 22 October 2016. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
- ^ Sauertieg, Clay (3 June 2018). "Penn State Wrestling: U23 and Cadet World Team Trials". Black Shoe Diaries. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
- ^ "No.1 Penn State Wins Keystone Classic in Philadelphia". Penn State University Athletics. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
- ^ "Nittany Lions Win 2019 Southern Scuffle". Penn State University Athletics. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
- ^ "Penn State wrestling wins 2019 Big Ten championship | Penn State University". news.psu.edu. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
- ^ "Penn State Wrestling's Lee Takes Fifth, Bravo-Young Takes Eighth At NCAA Championships". Onward State. 23 March 2019. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
- ^ Morales, Andy (7 June 2019). "Wrestling: Roman Bravo-Young set for Junior Pan Am Championships & Jesse Ybarra takes second at the Cadet World Team Trials | ALLSPORTSTUCSON.com". Retrieved 24 January 2024.
- ^ Linder, Brian (17 June 2022). "Penn State wrestling champ Roman Bravo-Young signs NIL deal which could set him up nicely for his post-wrestling career: reports". pennlive. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
- ^ "Lewan, Parris Capture Titles, Headline U-M Effort at Black Knight Invite". University of Michigan Athletics. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
- ^ "Nittany Lions Dominate Wilkes Open". Penn State University Athletics. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
- ^ "Hall and Brooks Claim Big Ten Titles as 2020 B1G Championship Concludes". Penn State University Athletics. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
- ^ Collegian, Shane Connelly | The Daily (30 March 2020). "'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.
- ^ "Dake vs Chamizo Match Notes". www.flowrestling.org. 25 July 2020. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
- ^ "Meredith and Bartlett entertain at NLWC dual on Tuesday". Team USA. 20 October 2020. Archived from the original on 23 October 2020.
- ^ Collegian, Jake Aferiat | The Daily (22 December 2020). "Zain Retherford, Roman Bravo-Young put on strong showings as headliners in NLWC's fourth freestyle event". The Daily Collegian. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
- ^ "VIDEO: Roman Bravo-Young Outclasses Austin Desanto for First Big Ten Title". Roar Lions Roar. 8 March 2021. Retrieved 8 March 2021.
- ^ Collegian, Ben Serfass | The Daily (20 March 2021). "Penn State wrestling's Roman Bravo-Young earns 1st career national title". The Daily Collegian. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
- ^ "Bravo-Young and Schlegel Named Penn State's Athletes of the Year". Penn State University Athletics. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
- ^ Morales, Javier (6 March 2022). "Sunnyside alum Roman Bravo-Young repeats as 133-pound Big Ten champion | ALLSPORTSTUCSON.com". Retrieved 16 December 2023.
- ^ "Penn State Wrestling Roman Bravo-Young wins his second NCAA Title". Victory Bell Rings. 19 March 2022. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
- ^ Scovel, Shannon. "Penn State wins the 2023 Big Ten wrestling tournament | NCAA.com". www.ncaa.com. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
- ^ "Watch LI's Vito Arujau win the national championship at 133 pounds for Cornell". Newsday. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
- ^ "Roman Bravo-Young - Wrestling". Penn State Athletics. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
- ^ de Souza, Diogo (28 May 2023). "NCAA Champion Roman Bravo-Young To Make BJJ Debut At UFC Fight Pass Invitational 4". JitsMagazine. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
- ^ "UFC Fight Pass Invitational 4 Full Results And Review". Jitsmagazine. 30 June 2023. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "NittanyLionWC on X: "Roman Bravo-Young went 2-0 with two technical falls at the 4th Annual National Qualifier for Mexico. Congrats Roman! 🥇"". X. 29 July 2023.
- ^ Morales, Javier (3 December 2023). "Bravo-Young closer to qualifying for Mexico's Olympic team by winning Grand Prix title | ALLSPORTSTUCSON.com". Retrieved 16 December 2023.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Lamm, Keeley (3 March 2024). "Former Penn State Wrestler Roman Bravo-Young Qualifies for 2024 Olympic Games". StateCollege.com. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
- ^ Morales, Javier (23 June 2024). "Roman Bravo-Young earns Poland Open championship ahead of Paris Olympics | ALLSPORTSTUCSON.com". Retrieved 23 June 2024.
- ^ Smeltzer, Joe (8 August 2024). "Penn State Wrestling Great Roman Bravo-Young Drops Olympic Debut". Nittany Sports Now. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
- ^ 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) - ^ "Penn State wrestling: Roman Bravo-Young and Aaron Brooks claim individual titles as Nittany Lions finish second". bwi.rivals.com. 7 March 2021. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
- ^ "PSU Wrestling B1G Tourney: Nittany Lions dominated the field". Lions247. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
- ^ "Penn State wrestling's Bravo-Young hopes to put on a show". WDVM25 & DCW50 | Washington, DC. 14 February 2020. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
- ^ Collegian, Jake Aferiat | The Daily (4 December 2018). "Penn State wrestling enjoys strong weekend against two in-state foes". The Daily Collegian. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
- ^ "ASK KOLAT: Where Did the Rubber Knee Come From? | RUDIS". RUDIS Wrestling Gear. 10 April 2019. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
- ^ "Roman Bravo-Young | 2x NCAA All-American at Penn State". romanbravoyoung.com. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
- ^ Thomas, Luke (14 April 2014). "Dominick Cruz and the deliberate dance of footwork". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
External links
edit- Roman Bravo-Young at the International Wrestling Database
