Travis Stevens has done it again, and in spectacular fashion.
The American submitted the number one Tchrikishvili to guarantee the United States a medal in the 81 kg tournament.
Check out the submission below:
HE GOT IT! Guaranteed a medal! Way to represent Travis Stevens! #usa #Rio2016 #RioOlympics2016 https://t.co/lYy4iaZRet
— Moses Sanchez MCCCD (@SanchezMoses) August 9, 2016
UPDATE: Khasan Khalmurzaev won in the semifinals and will be Stevens’ opponent in the finals.
FINAL UPDATE: KHASAN KHALMURZAEV WINS GOLD MEDAL, DEFEATING STEVENS BY IPPON IN THE FINALS. STEVENS WINS SILVER MEDAL FOR USA.