Roman Bravo-Young

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Roman Bravo-Young
Personal information
Full name Roman Guillermo Bravo-Young
Nickname(s) RBY
Born (1999-01-28) January 28, 1999 (age 25)[1]
Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
Sport
Country  United States (2016–2023)
 Mexico (2023–present)
Sport Wrestling
Weight class 57 kg (126 lb)
Event(s) Freestyle and Folkstyle
College team Nittany Lions
Club Nittany Lion Wrestling Club
Coached by Cael Sanderson
Medal record
Men's freestyle wrestling
Representing  Mexico
Grand Prix
Gold medal – first place 2023 Mexico City 57 kg
Gold medal – first place 2024 Nice 57 kg
Representing the  United States
U20 Pan American Championships
Gold medal – first place 2019 Guatemala City 61 kg
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing the Penn State Nittany Lions
NCAA Division I National Championships
Gold medal – first place 2021 St. Louis 133 lb
Gold medal – first place 2022 Detroit 133 lb
Silver medal – second place 2023 Tulsa 133 lb
Big Ten Championships
Gold medal – first place 2021 State College 133 lb
Gold medal – first place 2022 Lincoln 133 lb
Gold medal – first place 2023 Ann Arbor 133 lb
Silver medal – second place 2020 Piscataway 133 lb

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]

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]

Freestyle record

Senior Freestyle Matches
Res. Record Opponent Score Date Event Location
2024 Pan American Olympic Qualification Tournament 1st at 57 kg
Win 20–4 Colombia Óscar Tigreros TF 14–4 March 1, 2024 2024 Pan American Olympic Qualification Tournament

Mexico Acapulco, Mexico
Win 19–4 Venezuela Pedro Mejías 10–6
Win 18–4 Peru Enrique Herrera TF 11–0
2024 Henri Deglane Grand Prix 1st at 57 kg
Win 17–4 United States Daniel Deshazer 2–1 January 20, 2024 Grand Prix de France Henri Deglane 2024

France Nice, France
Win 16–4 Guinea-Bissau Diamantino Iuna Fafé Fall
Win 15–4 United States Kael Lauridsen TF 14–4
Win 14–4 Morocco Ben Hachem Tarik TF 10–0
2023 Mexico Grand Prix 1st at 57 kg
Win 13–4 Mexico M García TF 10–0 December 2, 2023 2023 Mexico Grand Prix

Mexico Mexico City, Mexico
Win 12–4 Mexico Jorge Olvera TF 12–0
Win 11–4 Mexico Pedro Flores Salazar TF 10–0
2023 MEX National Qualifier 1st at 61 kg
Win 10–4 Mexico Jorge Olvera TF 10–0 July 29, 2023 2023 4th Mexican National Qualifier

Mexico Oaxtepec, Mexico
Win 9–4 Mexico Hugo Calderón TF 10–0
Win 8–4 Jamaica Aljamain Sterling 6–4 December 22, 2020 NLWC IV

United States State College, Pennsylvania
Win 7–4 United States Shelton Mack TF 11–0 October 20, 2020 NLWC II
Win 6–4 United States Jack Mueller 8–1 July 25, 2020 FloWrestling: Dake vs. Chamizo

United States Austin, Texas
2018 US U23 Nationals 2nd at 61 kg
Loss 5–4 United States Vitali Arujau TF 0–10 June 1–3, 2018 2018 US U23 National Championships

United States Akron, Ohio
Loss 5–3 United States Vitali Arujau TF 4–15
Win 5–2 United States Charles Tucker 4–2
Win 4–2 United States Sean Fausz TF 11–0
Win 3–2 United States Larry Henderson TF 12–2
Win 2–2 United States Mikel Perales TF 13–2
Win 1–2 United States Drew West TF 12–2
2017 US Open DNP at 57 kg
Loss 0–2 United States Jarrod Patterson 5–12 April 26–29, 2017 2017 US Open National Championships

United States Las Vegas, Nevada
Loss 0–1 United States Tony Ramos TF 2–12

NCAA record

NCAA Division I Record
Res. Record Opponent Score Date Event
End of 2022–2023 Season (senior year+)
2023 NCAA Championships 2nd at 133 lbs
Loss 100–10 Vito Arujau 4–10 March 16–18, 2023 2023 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
Win 100–9 Michael McGee SV–1 6–4
Win 99–9 Aaron Nagao 4–1
Win 98–9 Brayden Palmer 5–2
Win 97–9 Ethan Oakley MD 12–3
2023 Big Ten Conference 1st at 133 lbs
Win 96–9 Aaron Nagao 5–2 March 9–10, 2023 2023 Big Ten Conference Championships
Win 95-9 Dylan Ragusin 8–2
Win 94-9 Brody Teske MD 13–2
Win 93–9 Mason Prinkey Fall February 19, 2023 Clarion - Penn State Dual
Win 92–9 King Sandoval TF 29–13 February 12, 2023 Penn State - Maryland Dual
Win 91–9 Jesse Mendez 8–2 February 3, 2023 Penn State - Ohio State Dual
Win 90–9 Brody Teske Fall January 27, 2023 Iowa - Penn State Dual
Win 89–9 Rayvon Foley Fall January 22, 2023 Michigan State - Penn State Dual
Win 88–9 Dylan Ragusin 4–2 January 20, 2023 Michigan - Penn State Dual
Win 87–9 Taylor LaMont MD 14–5 January 6, 2023 Penn State - Wisconsin Dual
Win 86–9 Ramazan Attasauov MD 10–2 December 20, 2022 Iowa State - Penn State Dual
Win 85–9 Jace Palmer TF 26–11 December 19, 2022 Penn State - North Carolina Dual
Win 84–9 Vince Perez Fall Central Michigan - Penn State Dual
Win 83–9 Gabe Whisenhunt MD 17–8 December 11, 2022 Oregon State - Penn State Dual
Win 82–9 Richie Koehler MD 23–9 December 2, 2022 Penn State - Rider Dual
Win 81–9 Gable Strickland TF 23–8 November 11, 2022 Lock Haven - Penn State Dual
Start of 2022–2023 Season (senior year+)
End of 2021–2022 Season (senior year)
2022 NCAA Championships 1st at 133 lbs
Win 80–9 Daton Fix 3–2 March 17–19, 2022 2022 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
Win 79–9 Austin DeSanto 3–2
Win 78–9 Brian Courtney 13–6
Win 77–9 Josh Koderhandt Fall
Win 76–9 Dominic LaJoie MD 16–4
2022 Big Ten Conference 1st at 133 lbs
Win 75–9 Austin DeSanto 3–1 March 5–6, 2022 2022 Big Ten Conference Championships
Win 74-9 Dylan Ragusin 4–0
Win 73-9 Matt Ramos MD 11–3
Win 72–9 Richie Koehler TF 26–11 February 20, 2022 Rider - Penn State Dual
Win 71–9 Dominick Serrano TF 23–8 February 6, 2022 Nebraska - Penn State Dual
Win 70–9 Brady Koontz Fall February 4, 2022 Ohio State - Penn State Dual
Win 69–9 Austin DeSanto 3–2 January 28, 2022 Penn State - Iowa Dual
Win 68–9 Dylan Ragusin 8–1 January 21, 2022 Penn State - Michigan Dual
Win 67–9 Joey Olivieri 11–5 January 16, 2022 Rutgers - Penn State Dual
Win 66–9 King Sandoval TF 17–1 January 7, 2022 Penn State - Maryland Dual
Win 65–9 Michael McGee 6–2 December 21, 2021 Penn State - Arizona State Dual
Win 64–9 Dominic LaJoie MD 21–9 December 20, 2021 Cornell - Penn State Dual
Win 63–9 Kyle Biscoglia Fall Northern Iowa - Penn State Dual
Win 62–9 Sheldon Seymour MD 19–7 December 5, 2021 Lehigh - Penn State Dual
Win 61–9 Dominice Carone TF 26–11 November 18, 2021 Army - Penn State Dual
Win 60–9 Anthony Petrillo Fall November 13, 2021 Sacred Heart - Penn State Dual
Win 59–9 Jason Shaner Jr. 8–3 Oregon State - Penn State Dual
Start of 2021–2022 Season (senior year)
End of 2020–2021 Season (junior year)
2021 NCAA Championships 1st at 133 lbs
Win 58–9 Daton Fix SV 4–2 March 18–20, 2021 2021 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
Win 57–9 Korbin Myers 5–3
Win 56–9 Louie Hayes 4–1
Win 55–9 Kyle Burwick MD 11–3
Win 54–9 Sean Carter TF 20–5
2021 Big Ten Conference 1st at 133 lbs
Win 53–9 Austin DeSanto 5–2 March 6–7, 2021 2021 Big Ten Conference Championships
Win 52-9 Chris Cannon 8–3
Win 51-9 Jacob Rundell 9–3
Win 50–9 Jackson Cockrell MD 24–13 February 21, 2021 Maryland - Penn State Dual
Win 49–9 Jordan Decatur TF 27–8 February 19, 2021 Penn State - Ohio State Dual
Win 48–9 Dylan Ragusin 9–2 February 14, 2021 Penn State - Michigan Dual
Win 47–9 Kyle Burwick 11–6 February 2, 2021 Penn State - Wisconsin Dual
Win 46–9 Dylan Utterback Fall January 30, 2021 Penn State - Northwestern Dual
Win 45–9 Kyle Luigs 11–8 Penn State - Indiana Dual
Start of 2020-2021 Season (junior year)
End of 2019-2020 Season (sophomore year)
2020 Big Ten Conference 2nd at 133 lbs
Loss 44–9 Sebastian Rivera 2-7 March 8, 2020 2020 Big Ten Championships
Win 44–8 Austin DeSanto 3-2
Win 43–8 Sammy Alvarez 5-2
Win 42–8 Josh Vega Fall February 23, 2020 American - Penn State Dual
Win 41–8 Jordan Decatur 10-4 February 15, 2020 Ohio State - Penn State Dual
Win 40–8 Boo Dryden TF 23-8 February 9, 2020 Penn State - Minnesota Dual
Loss 39–8 Seth Gross 5-6 February 7, 2020 Penn State - Wisconsin Dual
Win 39–7 King Sandoval TF 24-9 February 2, 2020 Maryland - Penn State Dual
Win 38–7 Austin DeSanto Injury January 31, 2020 Penn State - Iowa Dual
Win 37–7 Ridge Lovett MD 11-3 January 24, 2020 Penn State - Nebraska Dual
Win 36–7 Sammy Alvarez SV-2 4-2 January 19, 2020 Rutgers - Penn State Dual
Win 35–7 Dylan Utterback TF 23-8 January 12, 2020 Northwestern - Penn State Dual
2019 Wilken Open 1st at 133 lbs
Win 34–7 Jaret Lane 9-3 December 22, 2019 2019 Wilken Open
Win 33–7 Brandon Loperfido MD 14-5
Win 32–7 Justin Mastroianni TF 23-7
Win 31–7 Carmen Ferrante MD 21-9 December 8, 2019 Pennsylvania - Penn State Dual
Win 30–7 Jaret Lane 7-2 December 6, 2019 Penn State - Lehigh Dual
Win 29–7 Josh Kramer 7-6 November 22, 2019 Penn State - Arizona State Dual
2019 Black Knight Invite 1st at 133 lbs
Win 28–7 Austin Assad MD 17-9 November 17, 2019 2019 Black Knight Invitational
Win 27–7 Andrew Wert 9-4
Win 26–7 Shawn Orem MD 20-9
Win 25–7 Casey Cobb MD 17-6 November 10, 2019 Navy - Penn State Dual
Start of 2019-2020 Season (sophomore year)
End of 2018-2019 Season (freshman year)
2019 NCAA Championships 8th at 133 lbs
Loss 24–7 Ethan Lizak 5-8 March 22, 2019 2019 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
Loss 24–6 John Erneste MD 0-10
Win 24–5 Micky Phillippi 4-3
Win 23–5 Ben Thornton 3-1
Win 22–5 Charles Tucker 6-2
Loss 21–5 Austin DeSanto 2-7
Win 21–4 Mario Guillen 8-2
2019 Big Ten Conference 5th at 133 lbs
Win 20–4 Stevan Mićić MFOR March 10, 2019 2019 Big Ten Championships
Loss 19–4 Austin DeSanto 8-13
Win 19–3 Dylan Duncan 3-2
Win 18–3 Jens Lantz MD 14-5
Loss 17–3 Luke Pletcher 5-8
Win 17–2 Jevon Parrish MD 17-5
Win 16–2 Derek Spann MD 14-5 February 24, 2019 Buffalo - Penn State Dual
Win 15–2 Luke Pletcher TB-2 2-1 February 8, 2019 Penn State - Ohio State Dual
Loss 14–2 Ben Thornton 3-7 January 25, 2019 Penn State - Purdue Dual
Win 14–1 Jevon Parrish MD 20-7 January 20, 2019 Nebraska - Penn State Dual
Win 13–1 Jens Lantz MD 12-4 January 13, 2019 Wisconsin - Penn State Dual
Win 12–1 Colin Valdiviez 15-9 January 11, 2019 Penn State - Northwestern Dual
2019 Southern Scuffle 3rd at 133 lbs
Win 11–1 Sean Nickell MD 10-1 January 2, 2019 2019 Southern Scuffle
Win 10–1 Mason Pengilly 11-4
Loss 9–1 Austin Gomez Fall
Win 9–0 Collin Gerardi 8-6
Win 8–0 Nick Farro 4-1
Win 7–0 Dalton Young 4-3
Win 6–0 Ryan Millhof MD 14-1 December 14, 2018 Arizona State - Penn State Dual
Win 5–0 Brandon Paetzell MD 13-5 December 2, 2018 Lehigh - Penn State Dual
Win 4–0 David Campbell MD 21-7 November 30, 2018 Penn State - Bucknell Dual
2018 Keystone Classic 1st at 133 lbs
Win 3–0 Chandler Olson TF 24-9 November 18, 2018 2018 Keystone Classic
Win Lukus Stricker INJ
Win 2–0 Jon Guevara Fall
Win 1–0 Tim Rooney Fall November 11, 2018 Kent State - Penn State Dual
Start of 2018-2019 Season (freshman year)

Stats

Season Year School Rank Weigh Class Record Win Bonus
2022 Senior+ Penn State University #1 (2nd) 133 20–1 95.24% 61.90%
2022 Senior #1 (1st) 22–0 100.00% 54.55%
2021 Junior #2 (1st) 14–0 100.00% 35.71%
2020 Sophomore #7 (DNQ) 20–2 90.91% 54.55%
2019 Freshman #11 (8th) 24–7 77.42% 41.94%
Career 100–10 90.91% 50.00%

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