After a scoreless first two minutes, Ramazanov was put on the 30-second activity clock. He did not score, giving Brooks a 1-0 lead. Then, right before break, the four-time NCAA champ blasted through a double leg on the edge to take a 3-0 lead after the first three minutes. Early in the second period, a tremendous scramble nearly led to a Brooks takedown, but Ramazanov countered brilliantly and neither wrestler scored. Brooks dropped on a single with 1:40 to wrestle but Ramazanov countered for a takedown to cut the deficit to 3-2 and threw legs in and nearly took Brooks to his back but the Team USA wrestler held on for a stalemate and no scoring.
"That shows the heart of Aaron Brooks there," NBC analyst Jordan Burroughs said.
Ultimately, though, it was not enough. In the final 20 seconds, Brooks shot on a single. Ramazanov countered, turned, and dumped Brooks with seconds to wrestle to secure the upset via two exposure points.
"That shows the heart of Aaron Brooks there," NBC analyst Jordan Burroughs said.
Ultimately, though, it was not enough. In the final 20 seconds, Brooks shot on a single. Ramazanov countered, turned, and dumped Brooks with seconds to wrestle to secure the upset via two exposure points.
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