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Fstalker OP
Jul 12, 2026 at 09:06 PM ET
I’ve always felt like
The criteria should favor the guy that’s winning most of the match, instead of last one to score. It put Carini in a little jam and it got Noah a few weeks ago. But it is what it is.

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Heathrow Hokie
This makes sense to me..
Under United World Wrestling (UWW) rules, the criteria are applied as follows: Highest Value of Holds: The wrestler who executed the single highest-scoring move wins (e.g., a wrestler who scored a 4-point throw wins over someone who only scored 2-point and 1-point moves, even if the total points are tied). Fewest Cautions: If the highest-scoring moves are equal, the wrestler with the fewest match penalties or warnings wins. Last Technical Points Scored: If cautions are also equal, the wrestler who scored the most recent technical point during the match is declared the winner.
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Hikinghokie
I don't really think either is a great criteria
It's hard to complain about one versus the other. Don't give up a bunch of points late if you want to win. Not worried about Carini- he's already really good, and only going to get better.
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Nafeikoh
I get your sentiment. But no one wants it in a judge's hands.
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Fstalker OP
I agree, don’t leave it in anyone hands but yours but I still don’t like
The tie score rules of freestyle.
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Hokie2000x
Carini was the better wrestler
But he got loose at the end of the match and was out of position several times. All in all a great performance from him throughout the tournament His win against Dhabolt told me a lot more than his loss in the final.