Chris Foca

I’m super excited to announce my commitment to the University of North Carolina to both wrestle and play football! #GoTarheels 🐏 @Belichick_B @mlombardiuncgm @CoachWillFriend @CarolinaKoll @ThisGuyFoca @SJRCoachAug @SJRFB @CoopTrained @SJRWrestling @rednosewrestler @DCTrained

@Cornell_Kevins This is a crazy sick edit!😮‍💨 I appreciate the kind words! Hopefully more to come soon haha. And as always, go big red🔴🐻

Chris Foca @ThisGuyFoca with one heck of a Claw season. Foca just took out Nate Jackson and had a first round pin over Mike Macchiavello a couple weeks ago! Career 102-19 2x AA (NQ-3-R12-5) EIWA & IVY conference champ His NCAA tournament hit list -Mekhi Lewis 3-2 TB-1 -Dustin Plott by Fall 1:54 -Nelson Brands 7-2 decision -Jaxon Smith 7-4 decision -Gabe Arnold 12-1 major -D. Washington tech fall 4:32 -Jaden Bullock 11-3 major -Jacob Nolan by fall 5:17 -Aaron Ayzerov tech fall 1:43 -Malachi Duvall tech fall -Cade DeVos 8-2 decision -Cael Valencia Fall 2:22 -Ross McFarland 5-3 decision -Aiden Brenot 2-0 decision Chris Foca gave Cornell fans “Foca-style” — explosive, unpredictable, and always entertaining. His career line (NQ–3–R12–5) doesn’t tell the full story: Freshman: A major concussion derailed a season where he was 20–3 and looked like the clear #3 in the country. Two losses came within 12 hours — TB to Mekhi and a 1-point match with Starocci where Foca scored the only takedown. Sophomore: Absolute breakout. 30–2, with only losses to Mekhi (avenged at NCAAs) and Starocci in the semis. With correct bracketing, he likely makes the NCAA finals. Junior: Planned for 174, forced up to 184. Spent the year adjusting. Upset 1st round at NCAAs despite leading 4–0 in the third; then ripped off three bonus wins, including a 100-second tech over Ayzerov, before falling in the blood round. Senior: Missed first semester due to Ivy rules. Only regular-season loss was to Jaxon Smith (avenged at NCAAs). Fell to McEnelly 10–7 in a thriller and Plott 2–1 in the consi semis. Now he’s training with Tar Heel WC under Rob Koll and competing internationally for the Dominican Republic. One of the most unique, must-watch styles in college wrestling.

@MarciaWalls12 Likewise! And thank you so much!

@ThisGuyFoca Explains why you look like a youthful 39. 🤭 I’m Peyton’s Aunt. Nice meeting you. Hoping you guys much success. 😁

No disappointment… If you watch the clip, Chris Foca is 39 years old. Tough 🤼‍♂️

During his run to the podium in Philadelphia, Chris Foca surpassed 100 wins in his Cornell career! Congratulations @ThisGuyFoca ! #familynotfactory #yellcornell #gobigred 📸 @randiyeager13

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@BrandonfrmNJ 184-Chris Foca I love Chris Foca and don't want to live in a world where he isn't wrestling in high school or college. There should be a rule that Chris just gets to stay around as long as he wants.

All-Jagger Team incoming..

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Thoughts?

184: The navigator for the fall for Foca! Cornell 38, Sacred Heart 3

Looking good on the top of the 🌍podium! Meyer Shapiro is now a 2x World Champion -2021 Cadet World Champ 65 kg 🥇 -2023 U20 World Champ 70 kg 🥇 #USA #yellcornell #gobigred 📷 @coachmikegrey

Schedule sneak peek: Out of conference duals for 2023-24 Full schedule release soon! #yellcornell #gobigred

Chris Foca unleashes the 'Navigator' at NCAA's. A breakdown @ThisGuyFoca @NCAAWrestling

U23 74 kg: Trailing 9-0 after the first period, @juliangramirez_ started his comeback with this 🖐️5 pointer and beats All-American Peyton Hall, 10-9!

There are some things you just can’t teach🐶🐶

Down late on criteria, @YianniD_LGR scores with less than 10 seconds left to beat Argentinian Olympian Destribats in Buenos Aires. #yellcornell #gobigred #USA Video: @FloWrestling

@DPSBreakdowns If you let the head pop out on the side you have an under on, the guy can’t bridge out

I had always thought doing whip overs with the head buried was a great freestyle move but not so great in folk due to lack of control. Much to learn...

Chris Foca hits a whip over from front headlock position, uses the underhook arm to keep opp's head elevated + other arm maintains tricep control (important to prevent roll through) & gets the fall. Did the same move to get a fall in R1. @ThisGuyFoca 📹@NCAAWrestling

165: And @juliangramirez_ wins a crazy scramble with short time remaining to seal his victory over Patrick Kennedy of Iowa

Chris Foca earned the #4 seed at 174 pounds and will face Cael Valencia of Arizona State in round one. @ThisGuyFoca went 25-1 in an impressive season, leading the team in wins, pins, and major decisions. Look out for #FocaStyle in Tulsa! #yellcornell #gobigred

Cornell can win🐻🔴