Hermie Arcillas defeated Joseph Bacani in the men's 74kg freestyle wrestling national championship match at the 2022 Unity Games. Arcillas pinned Bacani with a crotch lift in the final minute of the second round to claim the gold medal. Although Bacani showed tenacity in the first round by executing a cradle for a pinfall, Arcillas ultimately prevailed. This was Bacani's last match as an athlete, as he announced he will return in 2023 as a coach.
Hermie Arcillas defeated Joseph Bacani in the men's 74kg freestyle wrestling national championship match at the 2022 Unity Games. Arcillas pinned Bacani with a crotch lift in the final minute of the second round to claim the gold medal. Although Bacani showed tenacity in the first round by executing a cradle for a pinfall, Arcillas ultimately prevailed. This was Bacani's last match as an athlete, as he announced he will return in 2023 as a coach.
Hermie Arcillas defeated Joseph Bacani in the men's 74kg freestyle wrestling national championship match at the 2022 Unity Games. Arcillas pinned Bacani with a crotch lift in the final minute of the second round to claim the gold medal. Although Bacani showed tenacity in the first round by executing a cradle for a pinfall, Arcillas ultimately prevailed. This was Bacani's last match as an athlete, as he announced he will return in 2023 as a coach.
nat’l championship Joseph Bacani - 39 y/o of CAR points silver against Hermie Acillas - 35 y/o from NCR1 (gold), 2,4. During their 74-kg free- style wrestling nat’l championship match on Unity Games 2022. Held at Recreational Center, New Era, Quezon City, Last January 21.
Arcillas, had an attempt at first, at last stunned the audience by
pinning down Bacani with a perfect crotch lift in the last minute of the the match of 2nd round to seize gold.
Bacani though, showed tremendous tenacity in the first round
striking a cradle for pindown. “Mayat inenjoy ko yung laro, marami akong na-meet,” said Bacani.
Bacani will be a coach for Unity Games 2023?
Both competitors have experienced their outstanding career…
for Bacani, this was his last match. Announcing “Babalik ako for 2023, pero hindi as an athlete but as a coach,” said Joseph Bacani