Because Valencia never turned around to face Gaj
I assume the rule is that way to keep the guy in control from just pushing the opponent away and immediately diving into the back of his legs (which clearly wasn't the case here, but how do you know if the released guy is "far enough" away without requiring the "turn and face"?)
Thread Replies (5)
Wrestling experts, why wasn’t that an escape and then takedown
-- ChEHokie78
Mar 08, 2026 at 02:58 PM ET
ChEHokie78
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03/08/26 02:58 PM ET
Because Valencia never turned around to face Gaj
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-- Pylons
Mar 08, 2026 at 03:04 PM ET
Pylons
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03/08/26 03:04 PM ET
@Pylons - hello "namesake". Good to see you on the board**
-- Chesapeake_Hokie
Mar 08, 2026 at 03:41 PM ET
Chesapeake_Hokie
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03/08/26 03:41 PM ET
Took me a minute to put 2 and 2 together there 😂**
-- Pylons
Mar 08, 2026 at 04:02 PM ET
Pylons
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03/08/26 04:02 PM ET
Managerial Analytics Spring 2018
-- Chesapeake_Hokie
Mar 08, 2026 at 04:15 PM ET
Chesapeake_Hokie
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03/08/26 04:15 PM ET
Reaction time as well. Gaj was back on leg before ref raised arm for escape**
-- KillerMcCoy40
Mar 08, 2026 at 03:12 PM ET
KillerMcCoy40
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03/08/26 03:12 PM ET