Lee vs Ono who ya got?

[BruceyB]

Just curious where everyone falls. Ono is obviously the furthest person from a villain possible, but he is taking on America's own Spencer Lee. I'm curious where people fall as far as who/what they are rooting for from this match. Regardless, it's an obvious W for wrestling, but what are you hoping for tomorrow night?

For the record, I am picking option 5. I have always rooted for Spencer, especially after having his career so hampered with injuries. I also think Ono is an unbelievable talent and seems to be just the nicest, most pure hearted kid I've ever seen in the sport. Maybe a boring answer, but I just can't pick between two amazing wrestlers/people.

[BarSeries]

Option 5. I just hope it's not a tech within the first minute. I think Ono takes it. 

[Gene Mills Fan]

rooting for Lee!!!!  don't know who I would pick if something depended on it, like my money. Probably would not bet. If you gave me $50 I'd put it on Spencer but, OH no!

[bnwtwg]

My heart says Spencer Freakin Lee.

My mind says weight classes exist for a reason.

My logic says it will either be a very tight tactical match with minimal scoring (likely given their level) or the fur will be flying. No in between.

My common sense says there will be at least one outage. I just hope it doesn't occur during the main event.

[SocraTease]

My only personal hope is that for the sake of fans in the stands and online that the dreaded match-ending leg lace or trapped arm turn doesn't come into (near) immediate play and thus transform the bout into a less than 10 second termination for either of these guys.   

Let's see what they can both do on their feet and in different wrestling positions, scrambles, and attacks/re-attacks, and defenses.

I'm not the first (and won't be the last) to suggest that the UWW needs to place a limit on turns—let's say 2 turns (4 points) in a row and then stand the wrestlers back up. 

Like most good things if life, athletics is (and should be) based on necessary limits within which excellence can occur. Time limits, space limits, limits to weight, and limits to allowed repetitions.   

[bnwtwg]

33 minutes ago, SocraTease said:

I'm not the first (and won't be the last) to suggest that the UWW needs to place a limit on turns—let's say 2 turns (4 points) in a row and then stand the wrestlers back up.

Not to hijack the thread, but with all the additional time now from reviews, fast techs are basically a necessity for tournaments to finish. But that's a different post for a different day.

[pokemonster]

Anyone watching this event? Tomasello takes out Deshazer 7-1. 

[SocraTease]

Winners in red:

62kgs: Nathan Tomasello vs Daniel DeShazer

97kgs: Marcus Coleman vs Jay Aiello

62kgs: Xochitl Mota-Pettis vs Melanie Nahomi Jimenez

57kgs: Amanda Martinez vs Zeltzin Hernandez

86kgs: Nate Jackson vs Kennedy Monday

62kgs: Austin DeSanto vs Seth Gross

72kgs: Bryce Andonian vs Austin Gomez

88kgs: Zahid Valencia vs Trent Hidlay

76kgs: David Carr vs Daichi Takatani

59.5kgs: Spencer Lee vs Masanosuke Ono

Edited 5 hours ago by SocraTease

[Mr. PeanutButter]

 

15 minutes ago, pokemonster said:

Anyone watching this event? Tomasello takes out Deshazer 7-1. 

Good match from Nato. Deshazer does not give up a lot of points. Maybe Nato makes a return to the senior level? Surprised Marcus didn't have much for Aioli 

[pokemonster]

17 minutes ago, Mr. PeanutButter said:

 

Good match from Nato. Deshazer does not give up a lot of points. Maybe Nato makes a return to the senior level? Surprised Marcus didn't have much for Aioli 

Sounds like Nato still "has the itch" and is making a run!

[Mr. PeanutButter]

Jackson and Monday was very entertaining. Monday looks completely different (physically) than I remember him being in college. Jackson takes it 11-7. 

[pokemonster]

Just now, Mr. PeanutButter said:

Jackson and Monday was very entertaining. Monday looks completely different (physically) than I remember him being in college. Jackson takes it 11-7. 

Very fun match

[Mr. PeanutButter]

man, I was this ' ' close to buying tickets to this event. Should have, could have

[SocraTease]

Winners in red:

62kgs: Nathan Tomasello vs Daniel DeShazer

97kgs: Marcus Coleman vs Jay Aiello

62kgs: Xochitl Mota-Pettis vs Melanie Nahomi Jimenez

57kgs: Amanda Martinez vs Zeltzin Hernandez

86kgs: Nate Jackson vs Kennedy Monday

62kgs: Austin DeSanto vs Seth Gross

72kgs: Bryce Andonian vs Austin Gomez

88kgs: Zahid Valencia vs Trent Hidlay

76kgs: David Carr vs Daichi Takatani

59.5kgs: Spencer Lee vs Masanosuke Ono

[Mr. PeanutButter]

did I see that right? Gross weighed in at 63? was there a 1kg allowance at this catchweight?

[Mr. PeanutButter]

Austin being sloppy...

[Le duke]

Austin being sloppy...

Walking out of bounds while holding a single leg. Oof.


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[pokemonster]

Austin rocking a new giant back tattoo. 

Is bader ever going to cut his hair? Hard to take him seriously...

[Mr. PeanutButter]

goodness. DeSanto throws himself to his own back

[Mr. PeanutButter]

wow. Gross completely dominated. Very impressive considering he's rolling with a bunch of kids most of the time

[pokemonster]

Didn't expect Gross to tech Desanto... Damn that was impressive. 

[MPhillips]

Bassett is better on the mic than Pyle...

[Mr. PeanutButter]

gravity wave

[Mr. PeanutButter]

Gomez making sashimi out of Andonian so far

[Mr. PeanutButter]

Gomez deep fried Andonian into a delicious tempura crisp (I doordash'd sushi for tonight)