“Mock MATNESS” Deep Dive: 125 lbs.

This is where we take a closer look at individual weight classes. Using the most recent coaches poll, we can anticipate potential matchups. This in no way represents an accurate prediction of how the bracket will be seeded for this March. However, it’s part of the fun! The 125 lbs. weight class is undoubtedly the most challenging to forecast, which is why we chose to tackle it first.

1st Round - Brandon Kaylor vs Nico Provo - Two great wrestlers who could easily be title contenders. Provo was even ranked #1 earlier this season. For the right to wrestle Top-seeded Matt “Spencer Lee Killer” Ramos in the 2nd Round. This part of the bracket makes 2024 MATNESS juicy from the jump. (4) other matchups in the bottom half caught our attention.

• Davis vs Figueroa (Freshman Phenom against TOP RECRUIT)

• Surtin vs Terukina

• Ca”Macho Man Randy Savage” vs Smith

• Ungar vs Noto

2nd Round - We have Troy Spratley edging out Youtube sensation Stevo Poulin in a tough (9) vs (8) matchup. Spratley (and the whole Okla. St. team for that matter) have looked great heading into the post-season.

• Ramos over Provo

• Ayala handles DeAugustino

• Figueroa upsets Volk

• Noto upsets Stanich

Quarterfinals - Patrick McKee is coming in HOT! We have him taking out Drake Ayala in a tough matchup. Riding time is the difference.

• Ramos escapes Spratley

• Barnett’s experience ends Richie FIGS’ run

• Noto rolls over Smith

Semifinals

• McKee PINS Ramos

• Barnett wins in controversy over Noto

Finals - Glory (Not Pat) is restored in the Minnesota program as Patrick McKee comes from the 12th seed to “put it all together” for One Final Run at a National Championship!