For college wrestling, that’s weak.
Once he beat Franek’s right arm(which he did)this is turning into a go-behind, cradle, or coming up to a single. The worst of it is over.
The current system allows for a :01 riding time advantage win. So yeah I guess it’s “legitimate”
This way, there is at least a period where you know you’re winning/losing and have an opportunity to not lose due to :01 RT.