Mekhi Lewis vs. Vincenzo Joseph: FULL 2019 NCAA Championship match at 165 pounds

Virginia Tech's Mekhi Lewis defeated Penn State's Vincenzo Joseph in the 165-pound final at 2019 wrestling championships. The win was the first individual championship captured by a Virginia Tech wrestler. See the complete match for the NCAA championship.
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[@johnmallillin4600]

KZbin Recommendations: You’re a college wrestling fan now. Me: okay.

[@GrantSweatshirt]

Dude same and it’s working 😂

[@autismpete]

I guess so. I've been binge watching this shit lmao.

[@ronniep.6844]

John Mallillin accurate 😂

[@bigman2229]

@@autismpete as a wrestler this brings joy to my heart that you guys are now fans of the sport

[@thlee3]

hahaha

[@greatstate58]

parents celebrating is always fun to see.

[@lawrencecharles977]

His dad was goin off 😂

[@ryan80166]

haha i know right! you should look up myles martin's freshman title win, his parents go nuts lol its honestly pretty cool lol

[@brianmadison8793]

The look on his face when he knew he was winning was awesome to see

[@trever2244]

That was beautiful with that angle and his parents smiling with him.

[@autismpete]

And that fist pump when he knew he had it

[@arg_skill_kickers318]

Funny how athletes can’t get paid but espn can go up to them and interview them to pay there own bills 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@FXL-mx8iz]

Harsh truth

[@zeBorat420]

For sure. Should get paid for interviews and sales from your name

[@BigBoyWoogie]

What's 4-5 years worth of college tuition, room/board and meals worth?

[@kolliskollis]

@@BigBoyWoogie this is wrestling we're talking about. Majority of the team isn't getting full rides

[@tommynikon4843]

Funny how the NCAA just approved payment/compensation to athletes, chief of which is football and basketball marque programs.

[@InternetMunchies]

One of the greatest. Moments caught on camera..with his parents jumping in the background..tears

[@Caveman1420]

That was awesome shot.

[@BhavyaRama]

The universe is crazy, VJ stopped a junior from getting his third national title as a freshman and now has been stopped by a freshman from getting his third national title

[@c3ramics]

One of the craziest storylines in that weight class without a doubt.

[@Juvenal10]

Moment of the tournament for me: Mekhi smiles realizing he will become the champion with his parents hugging in the background. Congrats to the Lewis family!

[@travismcadams]

Gives me chills every time I see his parents go nuts and the realization on his face that he beat the odds.

[@school_pizza]

Imagine being a junior with two titles and losing to an 8th seed freshman like that

[@poondart01]

he’s fkn amazing

[@callitlikeiseeit5805]

Read my post

[@ethankidd8114]

upsets happen daily in tough sports like wrestling, nothing to be ashamed of. Its a lot of pressure to win when you've won 2x which can throw your performance out the window.

[@daygowest9346]

😂😂💀

[@samstiefermann73]

Isaiah Martinez was a junior with two titles when Vincenzo beat him in the finals the first time. I don't remember Vincenzo's seed that year, though I doubt it was that low. The similarity there is still pretty nuts.

[@cashrules520]

That cradle strength is legit. Sheesh, Ed Ruth like power and 3 more yrs of dominance on deck

[@DairangerSentai7]

There's other wrestlers who perfected the cradle other than Ruth. You comparing both cause they black?

[@36louieboy]

Mitchell Heath lol u mad cause the man said he had power like another bulk wrestler? Y’all always want someone to pay homage to a white guy. Bo don’t have shit to do with this vid or comment. Fuck are u bringing him up for?

[@36louieboy]

Facts bro. He’s gonna dominate. Kid is strong, was shocked to know he was a freshman.

[@richieeyre8326]

@@DairangerSentai7 I lost brain cells reading your comment

[@DairangerSentai7]

@@richieeyre8326 well drink some CBD water for them to reboot.

[@joeybadazz4426]

Imar punching the air rn

[@WS3RD]

I saw Mekhi wrestle at Lehigh in a dual before Nationals, and I told everyone I knew that this kid had a motor and strength like I hadn't seen in years. When he was seeded 8th, I said he is my favorite to win it all. He did. So impressive. Can't wait until he comes back from his Olympic redshirt.

[@ianshue2890]

One of my favorite scenes in the entire 2019 NCAA wrestling championships was when Mekhi locked up that cradle. You saw him position his hands to do it, his coaches saw him do it, and the crowd definitely recognized him do it as it roared the second he got in position to lock his hands and drive through. His coach also went insane when he got that lock, “hit it, move move, you got it, YOU GOT IT.” You could tell Mekhi regardless of him wrestling aggressive or not, he was not afraid to take risks obviously seeing as he cradled the 2x NCAA champion

[@iFunky0]

7:34 the camera man that got this shot needs a raise

[@gamesforfun3680]

This shit is so exciting it gives me butterflies like I'm out there with them. The Mark Hall and Jason Nolf match had me jumping around twitching, accidentally knocked my TV off the dresser and PS4 on the ground. Damn I love this sport. Congrats to you big man

[@matthew_wagner813]

I wish I felt that way when I watch wrestling matches

[@AncientPharaoh]

He has a heart. Incredible in many ways. Congrats, keep on dominating.

[@teatimedtm2879]

Never seen Joseph fold like that

[@tropicalterrarium1742]

like literally in half to his back via cradle. Ya he folded alright

[@danarmando537]

@@tropicalterrarium1742 NJ wrestling dominates. 5 NJ Wrestlers Win NCAAS.

[@groovybuddha667]

He got fat

[@davidarevalo1925]

Jesus is Fake don’t be a loser man NJ and philly wrestler are the best

[@davidarevalo1925]

Jesus is Fake no

[@williamoleary9330]

Congratulations to Lewis, his family, and VT. Joseph showed as always tremendous class. A credit to his parents, himself, and Penn State.

[@santurazapata7897]

When those hands lock up for the cradle boom baby !!! Miss wrestling man

[@jonathanmackey8893]

Me too wrestling was my life

[@jonathanmackey8893]

@Ian Pattonok man

[@pizzatheface]

This makes me so happy! The realest sport! Congrats, Mekhi! I know I'm late to the party, but you earned that!

[@zacharyfair6738]

I enjoyed this match so much. Not only an under dog, but quick re-shots and strong defense

[@pdxlockpicker7796]

7:32 that fist pump

[@Cheesusrice69222]

Yea that was a cool moment

[@qhimicoasesino2989]

It looked like Mak over powered Joseph by a good amount. Great smart wrestling. Congratulations to Mak on his championship.

[@StFidjnr]

and mak was named the 2019 NCAAs Most Outstanding Wrestler

[@ColaCocaMan]

If this man pulls a myles martin I’ll actually be so sad

[@bv6377]

i agree with what you are saying, but myles is a great champion. as is lewis.

[@ColaCocaMan]

Don’t get me wrong they’re great fucking wrestlers but what happened to Myles was down right tragic

[@drippygxd2593]

ColaCocaMan dude honestly I was so happy seein him win I don’t wanna see him fold like Martin

[@bv6377]

@@drippygxd2593 how did martin fold? fuck you talkin bout? big cap on you

[@bv6377]

@@ColaCocaMan nothing tragic at all he has had an amazing journey in wrestling. to suggest otherwise shows lack of understanding for the nature of the sport.

[@christianv8676]

This guy is promising Always glad to see a young athlete like him win

[@derplord2186]

This was my favorite match of the tournament

[@jeffsayler464]

Mekhi lewis is like a legend to me.

[@spyu]

Amazing performance by Mekhi. Awesome to watch.

[@tylernicholson5319]

People hate on Penn state a lot, but they really do have some of the most polite wrestlers. I mean, at the end of this match Cenzo respectfully stood at the center of the mat while Lewis did his celebrations, then gave a nice hand shake and what looks like a congrats and jogged off the mat. Good stuff

[@DeafJim]

Congrats Mekhi ! And Vincenzo is Great wrestler too !!

[@keithbeal1214]

Gotta be a good kid (young man) and a great family raised him! Hokie proud!

[@typical-flex4090]

Crazy! Joseph beat Imar to win his first national title (stopped Imar’s third straight). Lewis beats Joseph to return the favor.

[@andrewwilliams6745]

Gives me goosebumps every time! One of my favorite matches of all time

[@npierce14]

Same here

[@adrianbaez4013]

Someone explain wrestling and the points to me. First match of this sport ive ever seen in my life.

[@Better_MMA]

Adrian Baez 2 points for taking someone down 1 point for standing up if you get someone on their back or near like he did with the cradle you get an automatic amount of Point plus a max of 5 depending on how long u hold it if u stay on top for over a minute u get a point at the end of the match and if u get two stalling warnings your opponent gets a point it’s more complex than that put that’s some basic understanding

[@kstogie]

That's close, but you can't get 5 for nearfall. Taking someone down = 2 Escaping when someone is on top of you = 1 Reversal (when someone is on top of you and turn it around so you are on top) = 2 Nearfall (Holding someone on their back) = 2 if held for a 2-3 count, 4 if held for 4 count or longer. Those are the main scores, anyways. In this match, Lewis was on top at the beginning of the second period and locked up a cradle and held Joseph on his back for 4+ count so he received 4 pts. (if he would have gotten both of Joseph's shoulders on the mat for 1 full second, it would be a pin). Joseph then escaped for 1 pt. Score 4-1 at the end of the 2nd period. In the third period, Lewis was on bottom and escaped for 1 pt. and then scored a takedown at the end for 2 more. Final score 7-1.

[@iamalpharius9483]

Welcome to the most ancient and honorable of sports. The folks below did a very good job explaining. Greco-Roman, Freestyle and Folkstyle all have differences and I encourage you to look at all Highschool, NCAA, USA Wrestling and World Championships matches. This sport is the way people have tested combat skill, settled personal differences, learned respect and showed fellowship and I am excited that you are watching. Enjoy.

[@umybro1574]

You could have just searched it on KZbin

[@elrickojames988]

@@iamalpharius9483 Im not into wrestling, this is the first match I have seen (do you say fight, game or match?), but I wanted to say that the match was beautiful and so was your welcoming. We need more people like you on YT and online Indiana Jones :D

[@ShadomanG]

One of my fav wrestlers 💪🏽💯

[@leanturkey531]

That was Awesome congratulations!!!

[@youthinasia7]

Lewis is unreal. I really hope he makes a HUGE mark on the sport.

[@Shaun1gza]

This is a beautiful moment, when you may not be the favorite but you compete anyway. Never give up on your goals. Congrats to Mekhi Lewis, his family and VT

[@ryan80166]

I went to multiple camps coached by Air Frayer years ago! Glad to see he is still having great success at VT! Great match!

[@diegochavez49ers]

Such a genuine guy he is and his parents Are so fucking proud as well well done Champ

[@josemorfin3042]

Joseph looks like a straight glazed donut 😂

[@marcusyoung24117]

Awesome young brother rumble young man rumble!

[@seanfishburne2729]

Awesome match! Dang that cradle was smooth.....

[@garyphillips5510]

true freshman.. dude gonna be a problem.

[@jamesynfg2136]

Mitchell Heath you said that like it changes anything about what was said. He was a true freshman and he’s gonna be a problem when he returns from the Olympic trials. Simple.

[@adamtheman9273]

No one was beating Lewis on this day. V.J. was in on some many deep shots. Pure strength and will by Lewis. Wow.

[@7mikepd]

that kids gonna have a gold medal. I want to train him in MMA so bad.

[@iamalpharius9483]

I like both wrestlers but if I was the winner, the FIRST person I would hug and talk to would be my opponent. Congratulations Makhi. New Jersey NJISAA STRONG!!!

[@monkeymon327]

Indiana Jones nah, fuck your opponent

[@mas2526]

Wow... what tournament for Lewis!! One bad Jersey Brothaman.

[@jrod4592]

Purple sweatshirt guy behind his parents was denied 2 hi fives in ten seconds. Dudes Down bad

[@dangerpowers4582]

It's amazes me how fast NJ became one of the best wrestling states. They had 4 champions this tournament and at least one other finalist -- Joey Mckenna.

[@MWC1184]

What’s the song playing after Lewis won?

[@brettshields2200]

Fav upset of all time

[@stevenhaff2733]

Great performance by Mekhi Lewis.

[@za-pd8qf]

this guy is the next Burroughs gonna be a killer for years to come and he's only gonna get better, plus notice how the most elite neutral wrestlers in the world are all mainly counter-shooters.

[@williamstidhem6122]

The end of this video is epic

[@dnyce8224]

This was a great match. Respect to both kids. Respect to NJ. Wake up New York and hit the mats.

[@swizzle3639]

This kid has got something special!

[@allahborncanario6291]

Great match

[@MAMP]

Great win :)

[@daygowest9346]

Love this!!!

[@ianarnett4908]

Mad respect to that kid

[@thlee3]

that Hokie is strong af

[@kylemiller2781]

How’d you get the cradle? I put his head to his knee and got it

[@michaelvincent2045]

Awesome!

[@DLTD]

Wish my parents came to watch me win... 😪

[@user-tr8kr1jd2o]

He sounds like a stand up kid from the post match interview

[@jethro1177]

Got nothing but satisfaction watching Vincenzo loosing, great job to Lewis

[@jbari6569]

Love the fact that his parents right there to support

[@TheDude-yw4kn]

j bari65 You saw that! Both black parents equals offspring success. Quick! Somebody tell Future to start pulling out!

[@braydenmcmillen6408]

if you don't get chills from this your not a true wrestling fan

[@jasonbledon]

i remember my district finals lol. i was up 9-4 and i got put in a far leg cradle if it werent for the time i wouldve gotten pinned lol

[@danarmando537]

New Jersey.....owning all.

[@childofgod1791]

Lewis looking real strong

[@dylanb2086]

Lewis reminds me a bit of dake in how he moves

[@joshs.2574]

Good for him

[@SwaggyTdot]

I see mma in his future. Someone grab him up

[@kennetaylor4144]

Salute

[@israelosorio7532]

God I love Joseph but Lewis is just a sight to see!!! What a crazy good wrestler!!! This is insane gotta love it!

[@callitlikeiseeit5805]

If your FROM new jersey you seen this COMING. Honestly he did what everybody here was use to seeing him do WIN no matter what your name is and look out for his ex mate at Rutgers same pedigree

[@moonfive9065]

I think my skills could give him REAL trouble. I mean, I've been seriously studying Tai Chi for almost a year and my confidence has gone through the roof!

[@moonfive9065]

Seriously. I'm like, really speedy and got some twitch reflexes that would have greatly assisted Jospeh.

[@ethankidd8114]

@@moonfive9065 I hope this is a joke but I cant tell

[@mello7535]

Okay buddy

[@moonfive9065]

Tai Chi, Tai Chi, you cannot catch me. Speed kills, dropping microphone now!

[@joebuck4957]

Both Joseph and Hall could be 1 weight class lower

[@Jraab18]

Why does KZbin keep recommending me psu losses?!

[@MrSilus2000]

Both of these guys came to wrestle and weren’t strategizing and game planning like so many of this years matches

[@MC-rf8sx]

Damn nice cradle

[@dylanb2086]

Way to go lewis - great wrestling. Also wow he looks like a 174lber to me at least

[@K....D....]

Was that Sebastian Maniscalco behind Lewis’ family 8:37

[@kevincasey7547]

My neck hurt watching this

[@tmt1675]

Lewis shoulda just held him in that cradle the whole second get the riding time and backs and put himself in a phenomenal spot

[@robdonna1000]

that's what I'm talkin about. That girl can wrestle.

[@murkincl69]

Jersey strong all day long.

[@johnmaka5716]

Mak going to be a 4Timer champs

[@adezii1397]

thats wwhat they said about cenzo hahahaha but hopefully

[@ws8061]

Unless some freshman stud comes outta nowhere ...... lol

[@bbdl7042]

With the steady defense he showed the whole tournament I wouldn’t be surprised.

[@SirDuke81]

Harder than it looks but I hope you're right!

[@mspionage1743]

What a fantastic match by Mekhi. He basically outmuscled a dude with oak tree trunks for legs.

[@thunderboltpenetrator8498]

That cradle should have been a pin ….

[@mr.skeptical3071]

Glad to see Penn State go down. Acc baby!!!

[@XaeroDegreaz]

5:21 How come Joseph didn't attempt a trip with his right leg? Instead he tried to trip with his left leg. I don't know the rules of wrestling, but it seems to me that he should have stepped in with his right leg for the trip instead of scrambling to attempt a trip with his left leg. Is there a rule against that type of trip?

[@fatlife8976]

He had the Butcher at the end. Could have pinned him... good match.

[@lilsantos1668]

That was an awesome fucking match

[@johnhamilton7495]

Joseph had no offense at all!!

[@knowledge_wis3183]

Panther Power.

[@Info.isfree.openmind]

Dislike for fun , dude did there a good job

[@vincentbailey4941]

LET'S GOOOOOOO