In a thrilling showdown, Marcus Blaze and Ohio State's Ben Davino clashed once more in their 133-pound semifinal matchup. These two have a knack for keeping fans on the edge of their seats, and Friday's bout was no exception.
The match was so tight, it even sparked a bit of controversy. The pro-Ohio State crowd erupted when they believed Davino had clinched a winning takedown in sudden victory. However, the call didn't go their way, and even after a review, the decision stood.
In the end, it was Davino who emerged victorious, advancing to the finals on riding time in tiebreakers. Blaze, who now has a 24-2 record with both losses to Davino, will compete in Saturday's consolation semifinals.
Davino's next challenge will be Jax Forrest in the title bout, following Forrest's victory over Virginia Tech's Aaron Seidel. The stage is set for an exciting conclusion to this weight class.