Roman Bravo-Young
Personal information
Full nameRoman Guillermo Bravo-Young
NicknameRBY
Born (1999-01-28) January 28, 1999[1]
Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
Sport
Country Mexico
SportWrestling
Weight class57 kg (126 lb)
Event(s)Freestyle and Folkstyle
College teamNittany Lions
ClubNittany Lion Wrestling Club
Coached byCael Sanderson
Medal record
Men's freestyle wrestling
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 place2021 St. Louis133 lb
Gold medal – first place2022 Detroit133 lb
Silver medal – second place2023 Tulsa133 lb
Big Ten Championships
Silver medal – second place2020 Piscataway133 lb
Gold medal – first place2021 State College133 lb
Gold medal – first place2022 Lincoln133 lb
Gold medal – first place2023 Ann Arbor133 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 was a U20 Pan American champion and currently represents 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]

Penn 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]

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.[14][15] 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.[16][17]

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.[18][19][20]

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.[21] 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.[22] He closed out the season with a 14–0 record, and was later named the Penn State Male Athlete of the Year.[23]

2021–2022

After another undefeated regular season, Bravo-Young claimed his second Big Ten title with another win over Austin DeSanto.[24] 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.[25]

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.[26] 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.[27]

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.[28]

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.[29][30]

Mexico

2023

In July, Bravo-Young announced he would be representing Mexico in freestyle, his grandparents' native country.[31] By the end of the month, Bravo-Young claimed the Mexican National Qualifier title, wearing the Mexican singlet for the first time.[32]

In December, Bravo-Young claimed the Mexico Grand Prix title down at 57 kilograms, defeating all three opponents by technical fall.[33]

Wrestling style

Bravo-Young is known for his fancy footwork, speed and ability to explode from a relaxed and elusive stance into a takedown.[34][35][36] Defensively, he is known for employing explosive acrobatic flips in order to get out of dangerous situations.[37][38][39] 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.[40][41]

Freestyle record

NCAA record

Stats

References

  1. ↑ Bravo-Young, Roman (28 January 2018). "19 years old.pic.twitter.com/IVPeNF188Q". @romanbravoyoung. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
  2. ↑ Taylor. "USA gana ocho medallas de oro en el dia final de #WrestleGuatemalaCity". United World Wrestling. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ 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)
  5. ↑ Spears, Justin. "Tucsonan, Penn State star Roman Bravo-Young wins wrestling national championship". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  6. ↑ Wogenrich, Mark. "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.
  7. ↑ McKeon, Mara (23 March 2023). "A Look Back At Penn State Wrestling's Roman Bravo-Young's Career". Onward State. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
  8. ↑ "RLR Wrestling: Travis Wittlake Jr. & Roman Bravo-Young commit to PSU". Roar Lions Roar. 22 October 2016. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
  9. ↑ Sauertieg, Clay (3 June 2018). "Penn State Wrestling: U23 and Cadet World Team Trials". Black Shoe Diaries. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
  10. ↑ "No.1 Penn State Wins Keystone Classic in Philadelphia". Penn State University Athletics. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
  11. ↑ "Nittany Lions Win 2019 Southern Scuffle". Penn State University Athletics. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
  12. ↑ "Penn State wrestling wins 2019 Big Ten championship | Penn State University". news.psu.edu. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
  13. ↑ "Penn State Wrestling's Lee Takes Fifth, Bravo-Young Takes Eighth At NCAA Championships". Onward State. 23 March 2019. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
  14. ↑ "Lewan, Parris Capture Titles, Headline U-M Effort at Black Knight Invite". University of Michigan Athletics. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
  15. ↑ "Nittany Lions Dominate Wilkes Open". Penn State University Athletics. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
  16. ↑ "Hall and Brooks Claim Big Ten Titles as 2020 B1G Championship Concludes". Penn State University Athletics. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
  17. ↑ Collegian, Shane Connelly | The Daily. "'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.
  18. ↑ "Dake vs Chamizo Match Notes". www.flowrestling.org. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
  19. ↑ "Meredith and Bartlett entertain at NLWC dual on Tuesday". Team USA. 20 October 2020. Archived from the original on 23 October 2020.
  20. ↑ Collegian, Jake Aferiat | The Daily. "Zain Retherford, Roman Bravo-Young put on strong showings as headliners in NLWC's fourth freestyle event". The Daily Collegian. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
  21. ↑ "VIDEO: Roman Bravo-Young Outclasses Austin Desanto for First Big Ten Title". Roar Lions Roar. 8 March 2021. Retrieved 8 March 2021.
  22. ↑ Collegian, Ben Serfass | The Daily. "Penn State wrestling's Roman Bravo-Young earns 1st career national title". The Daily Collegian. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  23. ↑ "Bravo-Young and Schlegel Named Penn State's Athletes of the Year". Penn State University Athletics. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
  24. ↑ Morales, Javier (6 March 2022). "Sunnyside alum Roman Bravo-Young repeats as 133-pound Big Ten champion | ALLSPORTSTUCSON.com". Retrieved 16 December 2023.
  25. ↑ "Penn State Wrestling Roman Bravo-Young wins his second NCAA Title". Victory Bell Rings. 19 March 2022. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
  26. ↑ Scovel, Shannon. "Penn State wins the 2023 Big Ten wrestling tournament | NCAA.com". www.ncaa.com. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
  27. ↑ "Watch LI's Vito Arujau win the national championship at 133 pounds for Cornell". Newsday. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
  28. ↑ "Roman Bravo-Young - Wrestling". Penn State Athletics. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
  29. ↑ de Souza, Diogo. "NCAA Champion Roman Bravo-Young To Make BJJ Debut At UFC Fight Pass Invitational 4". JitsMagazine. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
  30. ↑ "UFC Fight Pass Invitational 4 Full Results And Review". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
  31. ↑ 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.
  32. ↑ "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.
  33. ↑ 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.
  34. ↑ 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)
  35. ↑ "Penn State wrestling: Roman Bravo-Young and Aaron Brooks claim individual titles as Nittany Lions finish second". bwi.rivals.com. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
  36. ↑ "PSU Wrestling B1G Tourney: Nittany Lions dominated the field". Lions247. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
  37. ↑ "Penn State wrestling's Bravo-Young hopes to put on a show". WDVM25 & DCW50 | Washington, DC. 14 February 2020. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
  38. ↑ Collegian, Jake Aferiat | The Daily. "Penn State wrestling enjoys strong weekend against two in-state foes". The Daily Collegian. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
  39. ↑ "ASK KOLAT: Where Did the Rubber Knee Come From? | RUDIS". RUDIS Wrestling Gear. 10 April 2019. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
  40. ↑ "Roman Bravo-Young | 2x NCAA All-American at Penn State". romanbravoyoung.com. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
  41. ↑ Thomas, Luke (14 April 2014). "Dominick Cruz and the deliberate dance of footwork". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 7 June 2021.


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