FloWrestler of the Week: Jordan Burroughs, Sunkist Kids/Nebraska RTC

Jun 15, 2015 by Ryan Holmes

Jordan Burroughs is one badass dude. There’s really no other way to put it.

Time after time he has proved that the 74kg spot is his, and it will take more than a stick of "dynamite" to unseat him. After Kyle Dake dismantled David Taylor in the challenge tournament finals, he stepped up to take on JB with the World Team spot on the line. Dake came out strong and, in true "Kid Dynamite" fashion, wasn’t backing down from the reigning champ.

Jordan Burroughs

However, it wouldn’t matter. After a tough first match won by Burroughs, the three-time World Champ came out firing and was one turn away from recording a technical fall over Dake in less than 20 seconds when he collected a quick takedown and tied up a leg lace.

After Dake attempted to mount a comeback with some points of his own, Burroughs ended the match dominantly to record the 14-4 tech.

It’s that type of badassery that solidifies Burroughs as the FloWrestler of the Week.

Other FloWrestler of the Week Nominees

Holmes’ pick: Mark Hall, Minnesota Storm

He further cemented his placement as the pound-for-pound best high school wrestler on the planet. After teching Chance Marsteller in 28-seconds in the first match, he pinned him in the second. The Cadet World Champ was truly incredible as he put an exclamation point on his 74kg Junior World Team spot.

Bratke’s pick: Jake Herbert, Cliff Keen Wrestling Club

His (Double Leg) Ninja style has proved once again to be too much. With a 13-3 tech fall and a 10-2 decision over Ed Ruth in the finals we now know that Herbert can in fact handle “The Truth.” He has stuck to his game plan, made his adjustments and is well on his way to making more history.

CP’s pick: Kyle Snyder, TMWC

Including his impressive win in the ASICS U.S. Open finals, Snyder has now defeated Olympic Gold Medalist Jake Varner three straight times. The third and final win made the Ohio State true freshman the youngest U.S. World Team Member since Henry Cejudo accomplished the feat in 2006.

Willie’s pick: Alyssa Lampe, Sunkist Kids

Dominated 2015 World Cup champion Victoria Anthony in back-to-back matches to overtake the 48kg World Team spot. Lampe recorded scores of 9-2 and 10-4 to win her spot on the team.