Cael Sanderson vs Lee Fullhart - 2004 Olympic Trials

2004 Olympic Trials - 84 KG match 3 between Cael Sanderson and Lee Fullhart

[@rocket5557]

I worked with Lee in the border patrol. He never once mentioned he was an ncaa national champion. Very humble, hard working, unassuming, patriot. He coached my son and volunteered his time to the local wrestling community. He moved on to bigger and better things. He was the epitome of what a man should be.

[@lexingtonconcord8751]

He wrestled like a champion in this match, all heart, all effort. Nothing but respect for him in this match. Good to hear he's a good dude off the mat as well

[@MrRecica]

Legend!

[@MrRecica]

Lee is mentioned quite a bit in the book Silent Gladiators

[@zachlovescats95]

border patrol are pussies

[@williamchase5698]

Where was he stationed? I was DRT

[@TheBruceWang]

Young David Taylor in the stands! Awesome that you guys are posting some classic matches.

[@kyleholliday4814]

I was just going to say that. Lol 4:03 world champ cheering for World/ Olympic champ. David is slowly becoming my favorite wrestler ever. I say slowly because I've been watching him since 6th grade. Amazing technician.

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[@drewlawrence5289]

Coming to say this! Soon to be an Olympic champion himself!

[@PsychExperience]

@@drewlawrence5289 you called it!

[@drewlawrence5289]

@@PsychExperience yep! In spectacular fashion too! Last second takedown for the Gold!

[@rvargas508]

That was a lot of stalling and evasive tactics by one of the all time greats.

[@calvinsweightlossplan7000]

This was freestyle and he admitted he had a hard time with it

[@calvinsweightlossplan7000]

College is a different style

[@skymanchronicles8936]

Best footwork for a big man ever! Made the difference throughout his career. Awesome motion!

[@lexingtonconcord8751]

@ min 4:03 David Taylor watching his future coach and mentor doing what he will one day do himself. Two champs! Love it! Sanderson and Taylor are two top notch dudes 👍🏻

[@robgallagher2410]

Love the coaching. Bobby D adding his imput... on point

[@mrczz6690]

Great announcers. RIP Jeff. Cael just has it, great movement and example

[@baccaratfitness2360]

Fullhart was the epitome of the word grinder.

[@jimfranzen6246]

He sure is

[@carlowens3424]

This is the ultimate sport one on one with the thought of extra points for your teammates. Grind hard boyss

[@genghiskhan7041]

Cael is an even better coach than he was a wrestler. A living legend.

[@Jordanthecool7]

Bro imagine Cael interred the UFC? He would have been insane

[@dougtovey8010]

Everyone bagging on Cael for stalling? ZERO leg attacks by Fullhart. An under-hook and a big butt does not constitute aggressive wrestling. Not sure why they consistently hit Cael for passivity whey neither wrestler would commit. Typical Iowa lovers.

[@deathofaclown]

exactly

[@MyRobertallen]

Sanderson's coaches sharp. Wise counsel in just the right tone

[@brandoncalvin5419]

The first tilt didn't meet the criteria for 2 points. And damn, the kid would've been awarded 3 or 4 stalling points in today's NCAA's. Folkstyle/Freestyle = Stalling vs. Can't just run and step out when convenient now.

[@fangiscool1]

The rules have changed since this

[@lexingtonconcord8751]

He would have adjusted his style accordingly, obviously

[@bobklein1665]

Fullhart is a John Deere tractor 💪

[@daytonasayswhat9333]

That’s crazy they wrestled 12 times.

[@djs134]

Is that chael sonnen at 12 seconds in

[@Korndog88]

It’s Cael’s brother, Cody....but looks like Sonnen

[@youngkwak9931]

That is hilarious

[@marjunecalle9154]

this is very nice

[@jt519]

2:36 Babyface Assassin

[@emmanueludoh77]

He was born in 1990, which means he's 13 (almost 14) in this footage. Lol, he looks like he's 10 years old though.

[@mariamamart8086]

Sorry for my question , But who is this Boy that you Mentioned !?!? 🧐🤔🧐🤔

[@willlancer7831]

@@mariamamart8086 David Taylor in the top right

[@timcoughlin5834]

Sanderson ran from him the whole 2nd period.

[@patrickm7483]

That bugged me too. It made it far less compelling. Although he earned his points, it was initially based on a counter to Fullhart, so it felt that he was really non-active most of the match. Of course, I'm not really knowledgeable, but just my opinion.

[@jsl8461]

Those were the freestyle rules at the time. Given how important this match was (qualification for the Olympics), it was more important for Cael to guarantee his win. It's less important for him to win with style. Nowadays a lot has changed. Cael wouldn't be allowed to have his fingers in Lee's face like that. Referees would have given Cael a lot more passivity calls. And Cael also would have lost points for going out of bounds (and Lee would have been able to drive Cael out of bounds more with those underhooks). But Cael is an Olympic gold medalist, an elite wrestler capable of adapting to whatever surroundings he's in, whichever opponent he's facing. For example, he got turned by Lee before in par terre, but for this match he adapted and shut it down. If Cael were wrestling now, he would have used different tactics. Yes, it was not the most exciting match, but I've got to admit, those 2 tilts were perfectly timed.

[@patrickm7483]

@@jsl8461 I think that is a fair assessment. It is always tough to force the person that is winning to do something that could put them in a position of losing, and I didn't realize the more lax passivity rules at the time.

[@mtxpert]

"Manage your lead" was very important back then :)

[@floridafan561]

He had the lead, so, yea... of course he did.

[@teajelmore]

Cael's ears are gruesome

[@paleo704]

Trophy’s

[@marcef100]

I thought Lea Fullheart was from the Decora Iowa?

[@bobklein1665]

Marc,,,he is

[@jordancourtney9142]

He did indeed, he coaches there now

[@teslow28]

He coached with Terry brands at Chattanooga at this point

[@kingalphadogg]

Wow never seen Cael stall so much. Well there was a time in hs when we wrestled the same national tourney in Pittsburgh PA in 1997...jk he didnt stall then, but here he did.

[@paleo704]

Out of his prime here

[@willlancer7831]

@@paleo704 this is literally the year he won an olympic gold medal this was his prime

[@lexingtonconcord8751]

@@paleo704 No, this was freestyle and he was wrestling within the rules at that time.

[@richardpytel8078]

Think i saw David Taylor ?

[@dawsonzerr2020]

A young Davis Taylor with Caels family in the stands

[@isaiahdeck8747]

Y’all really should’ve uploaded these things years ago

[@daytonasayswhat9333]

I don’t think those were four points at the beginning of the match. And Cael stalled the entire second period n

[@lucassilver3347]

Did anyone notice Chael Sonnen standing there with his arms crossed at the beginning?

[@insidetrip101]

Is that David Taylor behind Sanderson's wife at 4:03? David Taylor wasn't even in highschool at this point in time. How can you be that connected that quickly. I mean, I get that David Taylor was a threetime jr. high state champion, but being that close to Sanderson at that age? I just want to know how, and suddenly it makes sense how Taylor was fucking everyone at a ridiculous level before he even got to college.

[@gregoryolson5099]

it thought it was taylor too, if it is the mans got crazy connections

[@jamesbowman8138]

The wrestling community is unique iron sharpens iron from youth.

[@justicepatience2629]

Hello Kate

[@justicepatience2629]

Allo

[@gregoryolson5099]

0:31 mans just said nc2a

[@bignose4101]

They should’ve gave the other guy some extra points for cael stalling

[@jamest3552]

Prefer more aggression from Cael.

[@michaelscott33]

He was winning...aggression in freestyle is just as risk as being on the defensive - Cael scored both times off of the one defensive counter to Fullhart’s aggressive attacks.

[@joebarniak]

People are dumb for not wearing headgear. It's one thing to get injured by accident, but to purposely go out without your headgear is asinine. It's like playing football without a helmet.

[@grapeafoundation6345]

You're not bright at all kid.

[@Cletus378]

Frustrating to watch one of the all-time greats run away so much. Unfortunately this is the way he coaches at PSU also. His guys win alot of matches that they don't necessarily deserve to win.

[@b_i_l_l_w_i_l_l_i_a_m_s_o_n]

There’s so much repressed homosexuality in these matches

[@carlostorres8771]

How so?

[@davidrichardson518]

Maybe that’s what you came here for . Go to a gay bar or get on grinder man . You don’t have to be a great wrestler to have butt sex , unless the other guy isn’t into it .

[@ilbigmek3819]

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