WTT Finals Thread

[peanut]

At 61kg we have Vito vs Blaze. I don’t think anyone expects Blaze — a high schooler — to beat the defending world champ. If he loses people will say something like “wow you made it the WTT finals as a high schooler. Amazing. Now get back to your homeroom.” And if he wins he’s a legend forever. Not a bad position to be in!

At 70kg we have Green vs Pantaleo. It’s great to see Green back. Let’s see what these guys can do.

At 79kg, we have JB versus Marsteller. Can JB reverse the outcome from last year? Also, how about that age gap between Blaze and JB? One guy probably lives with his parents and the other guy has like five kids.

At 92kg, we have Zahid versus DT. This is a great matchup. Zahid is the reigning bronze medalist, and he was virtually even with Aaron Brooks at OTTs. And DT is DT. Of course, there may be questions about conditioning from one or both guys. All I know is that I’ll be watching for the cold spray. Oh and if Zahid wins, he might have the best Mexican Independence Day (Sept 16) of his life. I know I’ll be enjoying some Mexican food. 

Edited September 15 by peanut

[Dark Energy]

Nice write up.

Has anyone heard anything regarding Vito’s health?  I expect he would not have signed up for this if was hobbled but have heard 0.

Freaking great job by Blades.

[oldschool]

Looking forward to watching the replays of Blades vs Gross and Blades vs Fix. They're both missing from Flo at the moment.

[denger]

Vito leads 1-0 on a shot clock point into the second

Springs a leak from the back of his head, now wearing a wrap. 

[denger]

Vito gives up a shot-clock, tied 1-1, pushes action and gets 1 on a pushout.

That's how it ends, 2-1 Vito. 

 

[Gantry]

I don't think that hand injury or whatever it was is new for Vito, but maybe I'm over-reading his reaction. 

[denger]

3 minutes ago, Gantry said:

I don't think that hand injury or whatever it was is new for Vito, but maybe I'm over-reading his reaction. 

Those fingers were taped from the beginning - I'd guess it's a recent dislocation/compromised knuckle, perfectly common in a finals match, just less-common for a guy who didn't wrestle yesterday. 

Both guys showed a lot of respect/caution. 

Blaze looking overmatched physically, which was true all day yesterday...

[alliseeisgold]

Blaze doesn't score enough to see him living up to the hype 

[denger]

2 minutes ago, alliseeisgold said:

Blaze doesn't score enough to see him living up to the hype 

Yeah, he only scores enough to beat grown ass men as a 17yr old. Totally unworthy...

Despite my sarcasm, I see the point. I think it'll depend on how he grows into his mature body. There's nothing wrong with winning stingy. He also doesn't give up enough points to be unworthy of the hype, and winning depends on both-sides of that equation. 

[denger]

James Green is a monster!

Feet to back, then laces the place. 

[denger]

Gotta love this generation of USA women. I mean, it's easy to forget that Winchester has a World gold and silver while she's surrounded by the other USA champs.

She's looking great!

[Hammerlock3]

they should make a brandon slay movie starring steven seagal

[Hammerlock3]

pyles explaining a 3 point lead is better than 2 AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Caveira]

24 minutes ago, alliseeisgold said:

Blaze doesn't score enough to see him living up to the hype 

Two stalling + a push out.  Super offensive match lol.  (Not bashing blaze or Vito…. The rules)

[denger]

JB looking Old - Like, 2017 JB.

[SocraTease]

Just now, denger said:

JB looking Old - Like, 2017 JB.

Including his dance to evade action when he gets a lead, which often lasts 1-2 minutes.

[NorthCarolina]

I love JB but he evaded for a longggg time. You gotta think if that was international he gets hit for a cation and 1 there. 

[Hammerlock3]

3 minutes ago, SocraTease said:

Including his dance to evade action when he gets a lead, which often lasts 1-2 minutes.

keeping guys off you with fakes is harder than handfighting

[SocraTease]

So .... we need to wait three hours now for Round 2 of the finals?  (3 PM EST?)

This event is too drawn out.  They had all the semis for all the weights and styles on one single mat.   

I guess they need time to colonize our minds more slowly with commercials

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[Truzzcat]

3 hours ago, alliseeisgold said:

Blaze doesn't score enough to see him living up to the hype 

He scored enough to beat 3 senior world team members in a row who made a combined 9 NCAA's finals while being significantly smaller than all of them and limiting Vito to a push out. I think he will be just fine.

[Camel Wrestling Fan]

2 hours ago, Hammerlock3 said:

keeping guys off you with fakes is harder than handfighting

Very true, but it is passive wrestling and I do not think it will be allowed internationally.

[Hammerlock3]

2 minutes ago, Camel Wrestling Fan said:

Very true, but it is passive wrestling and I do not think it will be allowed internationally.

yeah you're correct, i always just feel compelled to stick up for burroughs when i suspect someone is implying his style is lazy, which you weren't doing.

[nhs67]

Just now, Hammerlock3 said:

yeah you're correct, i always just feel compelled to stick up for burroughs when i suspect someone is implying his style is lazy, which you weren't doing.

He has adapted his style to mimick many of the Eastern Bloc gents.  They exert energy at a premium to ensure high rates of scoring.

He is simply more wise.

[Hammerlock3]

Just now, nhs67 said:

He has adapted his style to mimick many of the Eastern Bloc gents.  They exert energy at a premium to ensure high rates of scoring.

He is simply more wise.

exactly, hes got to of course. He used to be able to block more effectively with a collar, but guys seem to have figured that out somewhat.

[Truzzcat]

should have hit green with attention again imo. I prefer him as our rep though in terms of medal odds.