He didn't have to. These are the rules Zain got the last take down so he didn't have to score anymore. We know Zain can score he was one of the most prolific wrestlers on his feet. But you don't need to take chances if you are winning.
This was so painful to see… I’d feel much more comfortable having Mendez representing USA in the Olympics. Look at the death row of opponents Mendez faced prior and a fresh Zain comes in a BAAAARELY gets it done. Smh
Mendez didn’t really shoot at all. Besides the shot at the beginning that got him a takedown Jesse didn’t shoot at all. Zain shot way more than Jesse did.
Zain didn’t do anything. Honestly I believe Zain was a little worried about getting beat by a 19 year old. Especially after he beat yanni. Mendez pushed the pace
I counted Zain being up on shot attempts before the 1:37 mark, Zain had more total ring generalship time. Last 45 seconds couldn’t had him hit for passivity but it would’ve been for naught.
@@user-wx2cq8ey7y- yup! thanks. Mendez would have been much fresher to overcome Zain working the clock and edge. Mckenna, Green and Yianni all of whom have defeated Zain.
These refs catered to Penn State the entire tournament. Mendez would be better representative, so would Zahid against international competition. 2 robberies
I personally think mendez is the better matchup at the international level. 65 is probably the most loaded it’s ever been. And USA’s 65 isn’t even qualified yet for the olympics.
@@FellowGlitchhh - Retherford is ranked number one in the world at 70 (that's international), and he just proved that the weight cut didn't bother him.
@@tylerdurden9135 65 is the best weight and tbh zain barley cracks top 5. There’s a reason we didn’t even go last year at that weight. Let’s see if he can qualify in Turkey.
haha right, The fact is Mendez didn't get it done. He should have pushed the pace sooner, you cant just expect to win off passivity points. Retherford was on his legs more the Mendez also despite all the pushing around.
