The battle to represent the United States at the 85 kg weight class in Greco-Roman wrestling is sure to be closely watched by the fans in attendance at Cincinnati.  From the competitors own mouths, the U.S. doesn't seem to lack respect for the top individuals involved.      Quincy Clark last summer's Olympian at 85 kg, says of his opponent, "He's tough and physical, a real hard guy to beat."  Matt Lindland who stands a top the weight class at 85 kgs this year, says of Ethan Bosch, "He's as tough as they come".  Bosch speaks of Clark with the same adulation, "Quincy is so fast and strong.  He's like a cat--the kind of guy you can throw but will still land on his feet."  This Greco-Roman weight class is loaded with top-flight grapplers who are all looking to reach the one goal of obtaining World Team berth for the September World Championships.      What remains to be seen is who will own the weight class when Sunday's championship best-of-three series is complete.  Matt Lindland, last summer's runner-up in the 76 kg weight class in the 2000 Olympics decided to avoid weight cutting in 2001 and successfully made the transition to the 85 kg weight class.  In Las Vegas at the U.S. National Championships he was involved in two of the most exciting Greco bouts of the tournament.      In the semis, Lindland faced Ethan Bosch, a graduate of the fallen Syracuse University program.  Bosch went into the U.S. Nationals in Las Vegas with confidence after having great success at two winter tours in Haparanda and Vantaa, in which he beat Quincy Clark in the quarters of one tournament.  With that success Bosch had proven his readiness to take on America's best.      Bosch, of course was aware of Lindland's success from last summer' Olympics.  Going into the match according to Bosch he thought about it; however, "stepping out on to the mat it is just wrestling-here and now.  Everything else was forgotten." in Bosch's words.      From the outset Bosch was the aggressor, he pummeled hard and earned the first passivity on Lindland.  From par-terre Lindland made a mistake that nearly brought about the unthinkable.  Looking back on the match Lindland said, "I know to watch out for his front head lock but I made a mistake and it cost me a turn for two.  I fought it and the next thing I knew I was down 8-0 when I woke up."      Bosch's front-headlock on Lindland was a devastating maneuver that took the Olympian through four times consecutively.  With each progressive turn the lock applied by Bosch seemed to tighten more and more.  As Bosch began to step over Lindland's back for the third roll for exposure, Lindland seemed almost panicked by the pressure that was causing him to black out.  Lindland was clearly seen tapping the mat wildly, a signal in UFC bouts that Lindland was giving in or "tapping out".  On the fourth roll for exposure, Bosch felt he had pinned the former Olympian, "I had him pinned but they said we were out."      Before Lindland rose to return to the center he took as much injury time as he could to get his bearings back.  Bosch, had Lindland on the ropes, two points was all he needed to complete the tech fall.  Looking back Bosch says, "I definitely regret not going hard immediately when we came back in the center after that and getting another two then.  I was really aggressive locking it up the first time, and I kind of let him clamp up the next time to defend the lock."      From that point on, the match belonged to Lindland as he launched a comeback charge of Olympic proportions.  According to Bosch, "Matt's a goer.  It would have been easy for him to quit mentally in that match being down 8-0, but he kept coming like he though he could still win and he did."      After being returned to their feet Lindland returned to his aggressive style.  He pummeled, moving forward, Bosch attempted a headlock and was countered, the referees signaled for a caution and one against Bosch for fleeing the double-underhooks applied by Lindland.  Bosch didn't agree with the call, particularly, knowing that Lindland is known for his great par-terre offense.      Dan Chandler, last summer's Greco-Roman Olympic coach, knows of Lindland's prowess on top.  "Matt's a super-competitor, for someone to beat Matt they have to shut him out in par-terre."  Lindland quickly attacked Bosch from top gutting him for two and then hitting his opponent with a spectacular lift.  Bosch still is frustrated by his effort in defense, "I went down and was just lazy on bottom.  I was disgusted with myself watching the tape."  After Lindland's first shot at top, he had brought the score to 8-7 going into the thirty-second break.        In the second period, Lindland earned another chance on top with a passivity against Bosch.  He made the most of his opportunity and scored his final five points.  The match ended 12-8 with Lindland advancing on to the finals to face Quincy Clark, last summer's Olympian at 85 kg.      Bosch knows he's close at this point and will be fighting hard to win the Challenge tournament.  "I do look forward to a rematch.  I think I'll get the win if I see Matt again, because I have a history of learning from my mistakes and figuring out what I need to change to beat a guy I've lost to.  I'll be better prepared for him next time, I can promise you that."      In the finals Lindland once again faced an uphill battle to garner the victory and the right to view the Challenge Tournament on the first two days of the World Trials.  Quincy Clark, undoubtedly, is one of the most athletic competitors wrestling Greco.  "Quincy is what I call great instinctual wrestlers" according to Chandler, "He relies on his great athleticism and natural reactions."      Clark showed some of his great athleticism and cat-like balance in scoring his first points against Lindland.  From par-terre Lindland began a wrenching roll against Clark, at the last moment when it appeared that Clark would roll through with the pressure and give up exposure, he freed his near leg and stepped over Lindland for the reversal.  Later in the match Lindland had a tight front-headlock applied against Clark.  Clark, using his athleticism, quickly countered the lock by hitting a peek-out to score a one-point takedown.      With just over thirty seconds left in the match Lindland seemed to be in a deep hole, trailing Clark by the score of 3-0.  Lindland got his chance on top after Clark was called for passivity.  Immediately he went after his lift that has been his trademark from top.  Clark seemed to have the lift countered though as the two went out of bounds.  However, the referees awarded Lindland a point for the lift, a score that was loudly contested by Chandler who coaches Clark as a part of the Minnesota Storm club.  Chandler could be heard asking, "What was that point for, there was no throw there?  He just lifted him up and sat him back down."      From the other corner Matt's coach Randy Couture, now crowned the Ultimate Fighting Champion, was urging Lindland to focus knowing that with only 16 seconds left Matt had only one chance to tie or win the bout.  From the sound of the whistle Lindland quickly locked around the waist of Clark and pounded his left heal to the mat as he began the familiar struggle in Greco to perform a lift and toss.  Clark fought hard reaching back with his left hand pushing against Lindland, as time raced towards the final buzzer, Lindland arched and threw Clark into exposure.  The throw was not picture perfect as Clark came down hand to hand.  But, because Lindland lifted his opponent the hand-to-hand landing was meaningless.  Lindland was awarded two points for the exposure and one point for the lift.  With one move he had gained the lead as he backed away from Clark waiting for the buzzer to sound.      Immediately following the match the referees took a second look at the protest video, not at the final lift but at the controversial lift that Chandler had protested.  In reviewing the tape the officials reaffirmed their decision to award the one point to Lindland.  A point of contention still to Coach Chandler, "that match should have definitely gone to overtime.  It wou