133 LBS: #1 Roman Bravo-Young (PSU) vs. #2 Austin DeSanto (Iowa) | 2021 B1G Wrestling Championships

Penn State's Roman Bravo-Young faces Iowa's Austin DeSanto in the 133 pound match.
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[@jeff744]

Never watched wrestling in my life but this popped up on my recommended and i am entertained

[@baughman1137]

And this isn’t even an entertaining match but it is a technical elite match with 2 of the best.

[@jaylee4546]

Welcome. Watch the tourny you will see some real good wrestling

[@sugewhitejacoby8654]

Keep watching, wrestling is the most natural form of one on one competition there is! You will rarely be disappointed in a wrestling match at this level ever!🥋🤼🏽‍♂️

[@arigross6822]

Good for you! Keep watching and you’ll be well versed in the best sport in the world

[@Uptac14]

Welcome to the greatest sport in the world. Hope u stay awhile

[@bollie8584]

Just shows how much RBY improved over the last 2 seasons. 2 yrs ago he wasn't even close to Desanto's level. Now he's toying with him.

[@eta2756]

I agree rby upped himself alot. Desanto seems off. Real low scoring matches, hope hes alright

[@LWalsh0]

@@eta2756 all because of the incredible once in a million years coaching from PENN STATE

[@LWalsh0]

@@eta2756 what made him a machine was his controlled aggression. I think Brands turned him into a pussycat. Austin took it too far early in his career but now he lost that fire

[@Mindyobidnessfr]

@@LWalsh0 the man just came second in the big 10s and y’all acting like he’s just not doing anything 😂

[@stevetrammell6403]

5-2 isn't dominant. Improvement, sure. The final exam is Fix.

[@nickesposito3497]

RBY's wrestling is so smooth, love watching him compete

[@MarkSmithhhh]

Most fun wrestler to watch right now honestly

[@kenonoke1395]

He’s just getting better he’s a show

[@jorgyvega]

RBY has AirPods inside his headgear 😂

[@SuperFlo1123]

No he doesnt

[@bigmac2556]

I wouldn’t be surprised

[@sugewhitejacoby8654]

Now you've peaked my curiosity!🤼🏽‍♂️🎵

[@williambalentine5173]

Accidentally takes his headgear off walking off the mat and his headphones accidentally pop out loll

[@Starkesea]

That move at 6:35 was so clean, I've never really watched wrestling highlights too much but after this I think I may. This was actually really enjoyable and they BATTLED

[@jdpxxprcxxswr]

If anyone is interested in Desanto plz watch his pa state finals against Lee, Lee won every single match leading up to it and the match is absolute madness

[@jeffdarnell7942]

Which one? Ge got beat their senior year, because Lee's knee was torn up, without an ACL too. Year before he teched DeSanto.

[@chasebeyer8676]

Fix vs Rby is gonna be insane!

[@kenonoke1395]

What !!!! Man that might be the best match if it happens!!!

[@cjb2836]

So hyped for that match up!

[@pabloskatesondadaily1020]

I feel like RBY would still win tho because fix has like the same style as Austin and RBY makes good Adjustments during the match

[@mel9938]

Fix is going to destroy him

[@lexingtonconcord8751]

@@mel9938 Ok homer 👍🏻

[@headintheclouds6935]

4:17 LOL the way Brands is wearing that mask

[@7mikepd]

uh oh RBY would be a beast in MMA with his ability to go from upright to low single plus his slide by

[@cgmoran91]

Did you see the interview. He credited his footwork to Dominic Cruz. Cruz is a best MMA fighter and started as good wrestler. It managed to bring footwork in to MMA like no other. You might be on to something about RBY's post college career.

[@7mikepd]

@@cgmoran91 I agree, I agree, I agree my brother. I completely mimic my MMA game after Dominic Cruz. The only difference is that I'm a little sideways and I keep my right hand higher, and he is about a million times better than me. Arguably the greatest of all time. With his athletic ability and world-class wrestling ability, I believe he would definitely get a UFC title if he starts training in his prime.

[@nsalx4538]

DeSanto and Suriano should do MMA

[@Pootie_Tan]

Want to see Desanto tag team with Steveson to become the WWE tag team champions one day.

[@7mikepd]

@@nsalx4538 I know Suriano said he was. I think he is already training, at least in boxing. I think his wrestling style is really good for it. He often gets really upright. You especially saw it in his freshman and sophomore years. He was practically in a boxing stance.

[@andressandoval9043]

Three things I know: 1) RBY has figured out DeSanto 2) RBY would be a great salsa instructor 3) Spencer Lee would beat him

[@reggieglubber5420]

Cocky immature salsa dancing doesn't belong on a wrestling mat. Be humble.

[@andressandoval9043]

@@reggieglubber5420 i agree. I can't stand when him and Starocci were doing that. Stupid and annoying. Then BIG 10 Network would replay it, glorifying this BS and talk about their footwork...🙄😒🙄

[@reggieglubber5420]

@@andressandoval9043 Yes, that footwork is ONLY done to show off. That can work in boxing e.g. Sugar Ray Leonard or Ali, but not in wrestling. Do a shuffle then "pop" a quick jab etc.

[@Jlundeen]

Yeah it was annoying how the commentators were praising his dancing like it was good footwork. He was just showing off and it's poor sportsmanship. Not sure what Spencer Lee has to do with this though.

[@reggieglubber5420]

@@Jlundeen There is a very savvy comment. Thanks for posting. Notice how RBY really turned his head to one side during his polka routine? I am sure coaches wouldn't support that loose behavior.

[@znhait]

The Brands should be doing more work expanding DeSanto's offensive arsenal. He's an average wrestler when he can't use that dump. He's already not good on the mat, so he has to be elite on his feet.

[@chandler8080]

I agree he needs to expand his take down options. His right hand grip allows those consistent dumps and due to his broken finger during the semi's paired with RBY's adjustment to keep his left arm back Desanto wasn't left with many options. I'm a huge fan, but it really showed his lack of versatility. But Watching him finish and win his semi's after the injury was incredible.

[@nsalx4538]

Agreed, with what little time he has left he needs to work on that but also if he can’t finish he needs to push the pace the entire match like he does in the 3rd period, he could very well rack up a few points from stalling. Especially since RBY usually stalls

[@ethanunderwood1189]

could also teach him to hit those dumps from both sides...

[@jesseready5667]

Yeah 112 of second round perfect reshot opportunity

[@user828B]

He needs to be able to dump to both sides as well!!!

[@XZOL445]

Hey, at least Desanto didn't fake a leg injury this time and end up crying on the mat. He's making improvements!

[@mr.stealy8836]

Lmao.. one step at a time

[@oddlycanteven2960]

This 😂

[@thesupervillain8750]

Don’t get too cocky postseason not over

[@AE-ex8vw]

Kinda like the match right b4 that where rby faked an injury?

[@oddlycanteven2960]

@@thesupervillain8750 postseason is over

[@JAT-vl1ii]

3:01 it’s hard to see what rby even did to get behind him Bc of how fast he did it

[@tylerrodriguez-miller9648]

Arm drag🦧

[@itr0863]

It’s like two ants fighting

[@Dankfest0311]

Brands looks like a Canadian from South Park

[@30piece]

bahahahaha im crying

[@evanwooby9263]

Desanto’s sportsmanship improved

[@scottlee38]

Thats what happens when you get your TIGHT CAVITIES INVADED on the MAT!!

[@isaaczarif1644]

Finally someone relatively famous from Tucson AZ. LETS GO RBY!

[@smuvloki]

RBY is incredibly impressive. I’ve never seen anyone beat disanto so easily

[@nrm0051]

Really hoping desanto comes up but in NCAAs

[@monkeymon327]

Desanto always choke in a big event😂

[@Ur2ez4me81]

Maybe in the special olympics

[@crimsonchin142]

Yeah.. 3 isn’t bad

[@caeespo4249]

Dang you can see dominick Cruz’s footwork style in RBY already!!!

[@robblock1880]

With all that dancing, college wrestling needs to add more time to each period 😂😂

[@reggieglubber5420]

Cocky immature dancing.

[@Handleunavailabl]

@@reggieglubber5420 scoreboard

[@cobiii6473]

@@reggieglubber5420 why do you want the sport to be all boring where wrestlers can’t express themselves or show character. Little things like that makes things more entertaining and a better sport for everyone.

[@popscola2574]

Dance dance dance the match away...dancing in the mats...

[@reggieglubber5420]

​@@cobiii6473 Use your talents to impress the crowd, fellow wrestlers and coaches. You think the coaches and other wrestlers are impressed by ego-filled shuffles? That's not sport. That's pure ego and unsportsmanlike conduct.

[@jasonswift9310]

Would love to see Spencer Lee and RBY wrestle at a catch weight. Let it Fly.

[@teajelmore]

First time watching RBY. Half way through Im asking myself, how does one get to this level. I see lots of good wrestling but this is on a whole other planet.

[@Eric-nu4dn]

Sugar ray of wrestling, love his style. Being quick isn't stalling.

[@Eric-nu4dn]

Good observation

[@cameronkazan1630]

@@Eric-nu4dn did u forget to switch accounts before complimenting yourself

[@Eric-nu4dn]

@@cameronkazan1630 nope

[@ImOnlySIeeping]

if holding your arm behind your own back was a good technique, everyone would do it. mystifying that desanto/brands hasnt figured out how to exploit it after 3 years.

[@MAMP]

Why doesn’t desanto ever fireman 👨‍🚒 to the opponent’s right arm?

[@ian3383]

@@MAMP because Desanto limits his offense. He’s probably not comfortable with hitting a Firemans with his right arm.

[@Logan-zv4xg]

He has one move that works on everyone but when he finally finds someone that it doesn't work on, he has nothing

[@BrennanCarpenfield]

ikr, if he developed an ankle pick that could be hit on either sides and stop roman's reattacks

[@nsalx4538]

Not surprised, DeSanto needs to be way more aggressive. Good strategy by RBY, he’s super good, DeSanto needs to make adjustments quickly if he’s gonna beat RBY again. I hope he can

[@chasebeyer8676]

True, he gets aggressive in the 3rd period, but for the 1st and 2nd he spends to much time reacting to rby. If he wrestled the entire match like he wrestled in the 3rd, it probably would have been a lot closer.

[@nsalx4538]

@@chasebeyer8676 agreed

[@christopherroth7239]

Rby is too good for desanto to get that aggressive. Against lesser wrestlers he can overwhelm them if he ends up in a bad position from being aggressive. Rby would capitalize on any bad position. Obviously Brands is a superb coach but I think Cael is better at game planning for specific match ups.

[@nsalx4538]

@@christopherroth7239 well DeSanto proved he can be aggressive with RBY. RBY literally stalls the entire 3rd period and if DeSanto can push the pace the ENTIRE match he could do better

[@christopherroth7239]

@@nsalx4538 I too think desanto can beat him but he isn't going to tire rby out like he does some oppontents. I think he is attempting to find that fine line between aggressive and smart with rby. With lots of oppontents he can go super aggressive without much worry. That would get him in trouble with rby. I am looking forward to their next match and seeing adjustments they both make.

[@Eric-nu4dn]

4 years still using fireman dump. What teaching. Its frustrating.

[@larrychristopher2833]

Must think he’s Lee or something

[@DavidVega-tc8hi]

Well everyone go practice your Dominick Cruz footwork it really does help you win titless

[@MinecraftBoy805]

RBY was stalling the entire 3rd period not saying he is bad or anything but that was just disappointing

[@AE-ex8vw]

Right... how many times does he have to back out before he gets called.

[@oratval]

he respects desanto and would rather take the disappointing win than a flashy finish. being able to completely shut down desanto's offense is impressive enough imo

[@scottwiklund752]

He literally ran full speed in the opposite direction. Dancing, fleeing, whatever you want to call it. Any high school kid pulls that in any meet in districts or regionals or state, they are getting called, new rules say that was worth a DQ

[@pennystocklocks]

Yeah but he also scored the only offensive points

[@pirates1235]

@@AE-ex8vw Dude your a hater .RBY has beat him 3 times in a row. Face it . And face the fact that Iowa hasn’t won an NCAA title since 2010 .

[@enotstehw]

Well the facts are, better coaching will always win in the long run.

[@JB-zo7ln]

Way to go, RBY!!! Great job once again!

[@betoortiz7639]

Way to go Champ!!! The 520 us proud of you Carnalito!!! Bring the hardware home now!!!

[@robertchato3040]

Nice work RBY!

[@poolboyinla]

I hate that 5 count when you are on the ankle. Taking defense out of the sport is ruining wrestling.

[@bigcrafty2852]

nobody wants to see people sit on ankles on top

[@wakyzaky45]

I’ve watched hs matches where kids dropped to a leg and hung on for 30+ seconds to win a match.. pardon me, but that my friend is stalling. Not wrestling.

[@bigcrafty2852]

@@wakyzaky45 Facts

[@j.spo3251]

Surprised DeSanto didn't fake an injured leg again

[@pirates1235]

Austin got smashed ! No offense displayed.

[@ian3383]

Okay so either Desanto is starting to kind of fall off, or RBY got so good to the point where he outscales Desanto.... either way still a great match.

[@elgordo6280]

RBY has denfinetly improved drastically in the last 2 seasons.

[@johnnydam8671]

I think the latter. Desanto just took 2nd at Big 10s and people are acting like he's a chump! I think RBY owns Fix too

[@johnwertz7617]

Iowa taking DeSantos edge away.

[@zanejury2375]

You can see the Dominic Cruz footwork. I dig it, party on RBY and Team Cruz

[@Ur2ez4me81]

Well at least De stinko didn’t cry & quit this time... 😂

[@WallEandEvaOrKellyandPatrick]

Tuc-Town Connect, shout out to D.C from RBY! Hailing from The Old Pueblo,myself, I'am full of Pride! Slick shuck by and amd even slicker drag by to his strong side! I wish you nothing but the top of that podium at the big one Ro Ro!

[@Nick-np6ur]

RBY is very humble 💯❤️

[@chrisrangel8565]

Man bravo young is slick

[@VTPSTTU]

These two are great.

[@BasicGestalt]

I see Dominick Cruz has left an impression on RBY

[@jfreak7589]

I thought Desanto would be better than this at this point in his career

[@elgordo6280]

he needs to work on more setups for shots. he goes for the same 2 shots and RBY knows how to counter them already.

[@caseywolff3489]

Who won the gable match??

[@mattcary8075]

gable

[@mas2526]

RBY quick as heck Love to see dirty disanto lose🥂

[@mupersan9047]

Desanto should work on his low singles RBY already knows how to counter the fireman’s dump

[@lilshitty3159]

I know different weight class. But who you got. Lee or RBY

[@johnnydam8671]

Id take Lee over RBY cuz I still don't think RBY has the top wrestling to hang with Spencer, whereas Lee could ride RBY a whole match I believe.

[@ImOnlySIeeping]

Lee would be a 20-1 favorite, are you stupid

[@RomeroXVII]

RBY's NCAA Champ this year.

[@billybud9557]

RBY is the fastest wrestler I have ever seen. But I like Desanto's style...he brings it.

[@ian3383]

Only problem is that Desanto only has a certain set of moves. If he doesn’t expand his offense then he might not get any better.

[@billybud9557]

@@ian3383 I think that's a valid observation....maybe why he's falling a little short in some big matches.

[@ezequiellara3839]

greatest wrestler? yeah ok he’s not even the best right now in college dude is up there and deserves is but not the goat

[@ian3383]

@@ezequiellara3839 nobody said he was the best, read the comment again.

[@billybud9557]

@@ezequiellara3839 No, I don't think anyone would call him GOAT....but a fine athlete.

[@billholler2418]

DeSanto naw, It's DeCanto! I love watching that little SHUNT lose.

[@SaftonYT]

Can't believe Aljo was able to hold his own against this guy.

[@joshuarunge8940]

Hello refs? Let’s get some stall calls. Jeez dude

[@connerhendry6964]

RBY took 2 shots the entire match, other than that he was backing up the whole time. IMO he should have had a couple of stalling calls.

[@elgordo6280]

I wouldn't say he was stalling but more just playing defensively once he got the upper hand, he knew how to counter the only shots that desanto typically goes for and took advantage of it

[@elgordo6280]

but I agree there was a few times that seemed like rby was stalling a little

[@willielamar4003]

I was a wrestler at Baldwin county High in 1980, my go to move was a ankle pick, which we called head and hill.

[@willielamar4003]

Bravo is Great.

[@cgmoran91]

They both will probably be on the opposite side of Daton Fix. Maybe a semi-final rematch. It Desanto's hand is injured I hope he at his best for NCAA. I like both. I hope the victor can take on Fix. This is not a slam on Fix. I've seen more of these two wrestle.

[@stephenmoist623]

RBY is Unreal !

[@mufafaa9254]

That arm drag was so crisp

[@coryglover6825]

I like both but Roman did a lot of running away and stalling in the 3rd should have been poped for that

[@CrushingCansPodcast]

He stalled the whole match and scored off of DeSanto's aggressive mistakes.

[@cookazor]

When is the ncaa tournament this year?

[@jaylee4546]

Rby hitting the Ali shuffle. This kid has grown on me

[@AlexGarcia-bd5sf]

Tbh I’m team desanto and Iowa but I gotta hand it to rby he’s getting way better

[@rng_x3william178]

Love seeing RBY stall for the last period in its entirety‼️‼️

[@JasonSantos21]

footwork or breakdancing?

[@diantethegoat6404]

Groovy 🕺

[@xboydamien451]

Idk

[@chasebeyer8676]

Both

[@chrissantiago7643]

Love rby such a class act !

[@jacobmeader5074]

Always happy to see DeSanto lose.

[@LWalsh0]

Penn state is wrestling. We can let Iowa win one year. But Carl is building again for a dynasty.

[@KTiza]

That man is quick

[@barrymcbain1360]

I would of liked to see rby vs Suriano.

[@crown1346]

RBY is just built different

[@ImOnlySIeeping]

how many titles has he won?

[@crown1346]

@@ImOnlySIeeping Why you think desanto is better?

[@ian3383]

@@ImOnlySIeeping scoreboard

[@ImOnlySIeeping]

@@ian3383 Scoreboard indeed. How many titles does he have?

[@ian3383]

@@ImOnlySIeeping the amount of titles a wrestler has shouldn’t depict on whether they’re better or worse than another wrestler.

[@drewmassingill7862]

Smart wrestling by RBY. Looks sharp.

[@biggyboi8521]

Who got song at 1:30

[@chriscr21]

RBy is amazing on his Feet, he should just Takedown let up and takedown, or get some riding pointers from Spencer lol

[@greglarsen4599]

Disanto improved from freshman year to sophomore year since then looks the same.Needs more sets ups and attacks.

[@yinzplaygaming]

Dude said hes training with dominick cruz? That explains the footwork. Haha

[@scottwiklund752]

stalling....when are they gonna wrestle?

[@Champion56521]

Rby dances like he is in a striking match. Wanna see his transition to mma

[@davidgdmz4551]

3:00 and 6:37 !! RBY = FAST FAST QUICK like a cat, wow, DeSanto is classic Iowa great, looks unbeatable to me but RBY finds a way.

[@db4774]

I’m surprised DeSanto didn’t try to get “injured” this time

[@timothywoods4329]

Him working with Dominick makes sense

[@waltdigi3570]

Vito was here

[@Mafaldine]

At least no cradle-itis this time

[@krishisel5316]

I enjoy watching DeSanto lose.

[@yourmothertrebek9923]

Remind you of your own career? Awwww I joke I joke

[@crimsonchin142]

@@yourmothertrebek9923 good careers we eating buddy, you mad that clown will never be a college champion in anything besides crying on the mat

[@osubuckeyes1332]

@@crimsonchin142 One, that is a really jerk thing to say towards a college kid. And two, you cannot talk about all of these kids who are freaks of nature when you are the one most likely sitting on the couch doing nothing all day.

[@lawsonransom8318]

Everyone does.

[@matthewporras3815]

You really don’t like seeing people get bullied

[@kidzues3238]

My son is about to wrestle 145 so watch for him

[@jaaf97]

damn that dominick cruz footwork

[@elijaha4279]

Desanto needs to practice on finishing. I think Iowa has made him softer.

[@matthuggmusic]

When desanto had him in the headlock at the very end, I feel like a gator roll could of worked, especially as a last attempt to get a lot of points

[@jahangirbajwa9339]

Who noticed the Cruz footwork?!

[@oflu3843]

WE WANT THE VILLAIN DESANTO BACK FOR THE NCAAS!

[@tapangasoul6928]

Can't force it when someones wrestling from the outside and unorthodox

[@davedavey-y8e]

8:06 😂

[@tomjones4835]

It’s a good day when desantos loses

[@joshdesalvo782]

DeSanto needs to be looking for ankle picks in the future.

[@845pitdog]

Commentators REALLY wanted Desanto to win.

[@zackw1340]

RBY has been training with Dominick Cruz. I like them first little shuffles like him at the start lol

[@monkeyboy8me]

rby taking notes from mark stall

[@meechidk643]

Desanto needs more setups to his shots or get new shot Everyone knows his two shots

[@ChubbTrain]

U ain't kidding! Idk y more wrestlers don't do what rby does and keep that arm back. Both his shots r from the tie and him grabbing an under hook of elbow.

[@johnwertz7617]

Everyone knows his two shots... yet he still got 2nd in the BIG Ten? Need an explanation.

[@ChubbTrain]

@@johnwertz7617 whats to explain? Hes a great wrestler and knowing what he is gonna do is much different from stopping it. Its was like when Rousey was winning all her Ufc fights with the arm bar. Everyone knew it was coming but got hit with it anyways. It works until it doesnt.

[@ChubbTrain]

And that isnt to say he couldn't beat RBY on any given day. Its just his defense to santos go to moves makes it more difficult.

[@davidj.schwinger8090]

5-3 realistically but same result. 🤷🏼‍♂️