Matt Ramos defeats Spencer Lee…2 years later

[Masonbuckeye]

This morning I got a picture of Matt Ramos pinning Spencer Lee pop up on my phone saying 2 years ago today. After remembering this I rewatched the clip and it still is the most electrifying moment in the history of collegiate wrestling in my opinion. Also, part of me feels like so much has happened with both Matt Ramos and Spencer Lee since. Spencer has taken the freestyle world by storm when many didn’t think that was possible and looks like he could be the next face of USA wrestling. Matt Ramos failed to AA last year and has had a spectacular season this year but after the Lilledahl match some are concerned that he can be a national champion. But bothing will change that result that night.

[BarSeries]

I didn't start following the sport until last year. I would have LOVED to witness that live when it happened. What a moment in the sport. (RIP eyeglasses)

[KCMO2]

Thing I remember most about that is mom.

[ICpanther]

What does the PA guy say when the ref slaps the mat for the pin? I've never been able to figure out what he says right before he says "PURDUUUEEEE"

Edited March 17, 2025 by ICpanther
i'm dumb

[Jimmy Cinnabon]

It was also notable how Spencer forfeited the rest of the tournament after losing.  But was seemingly 100% healthy a few weeks later.

[Paul158]

8 minutes ago, Coastal said:

One thing that people tend to forget is that even without the pin, Ramos was still winning that match.

With his back points I believe he was ahead by 6 or 7 points.

[Jimmy Cinnabon]

6 minutes ago, Paul158 said:

With his back points I believe he was ahead by 6 or 7 points.

It was 7-5 Lee before Ramos threw Lee to his back. 

If no pin the match would have ended 11-8 Ramos (2 point takedown, 4 point nearfall, Lee still got the riding time point)

[CHROMEBIRD]

5 hours ago, Masonbuckeye said:

This morning I got a picture of Matt Ramos pinning Spencer Lee pop up on my phone saying 2 years ago today. After remembering this I rewatched the clip and it still is the most electrifying moment in the history of collegiate wrestling in my opinion. Also, part of me feels like so much has happened with both Matt Ramos and Spencer Lee since. Spencer has taken the freestyle world by storm when many didn’t think that was possible and looks like he could be the next face of USA wrestling. Matt Ramos failed to AA last year and has had a spectacular season this year but after the Lilledahl match some are concerned that he can be a national champion. But bothing will change that result that night.

That match sent shockwaves through the board. Check out the live comment thread as it happened: 

 

[Spencerlee]

1 hour ago, Jimmy Cinnabon said:

It was also notable how Spencer forfeited the rest of the tournament after losing.  But was seemingly 100% healthy a few weeks later.

He forfeited out of that freestyle tournament due to you know... post double knee surgery you casual.

Edited March 17, 2025 by Spencerlee

[Spencerlee]

Early first period termination, either style if they wrestled today. 

[Spencerlee]

14 minutes ago, Coastal said:

I wouldn't think that Ramos would pin him in the first every time.

I hope he can run through the gauntlet and get to Spencer. It won't be pretty for Ramos.

Edited March 17, 2025 by Spencerlee

[Spencerlee]

10 minutes ago, Coastal said:

I'll need to get stock in Lens Crafters.   

that one was weak

[Masonbuckeye]

1 hour ago, Spencerlee said:

He forfeited out of that freestyle tournament due to you know... post double knee surgery you casual.

Talking as if you're not Spencer Lee

[Spencerlee]

Just now, Coastal said:

Not as weak as Lee's attempt at fighting off his back.

There you go. That one was better.

[Spencerlee]

16 minutes ago, Masonbuckeye said:

Talking as if you're not Spencer Lee

Different Spencer Lee

[RawDog]

I believe Ramos has a world silver in freestyle. I wouldn't be surprised if we saw them wrestle again soon.