Spencer Lee vs. Brandon Courtney: 2021 NCAA Title (125 lbs.)

[@Twinkerson]

Anyone at 125: *breathes* Spencer Lee: So you have chosen death

[@willwillison1338]

What? Please never comment again

[@Twinkerson]

@@willwillison1338 no u

[@andizzyJD12]

I personally believe the reason 133 is so tough these last several years is because no one wants to go near Spencer.

[@andizzyJD12]

@The Best player He’s not far behind. Fortunately, for the Hawkeye fans, we won’’t find out. LOL. I bet it is an absolute war in the wrestling room between the 2 of them.

[@snow-puppetsofficial360]

Cringe

[@evolru77ian30]

Spencer Lee has more National title’s than he does acl’s.

[@OvertheHIL524]

He has more national titles than anyone has ACLs. Lol 3 is more than 2. I don't believe anyone has more than 2 ACLs.

[@jordanhittle4942]

@@OvertheHIL524 that’s not the joke. Do you have 3 national titles and do you have 0 acl’s

[@BimmerLife843]

@@jordanhittle4942 thank you for explaining it to the genius..it was a good joke

[@cincinatus90]

@@BimmerLife843 the joke sucked

[@OvertheHIL524]

@@jordanhittle4942 I understood it was an attempt at a joke. But for a joke to be funny, it has to make sense.

[@redfoxparadox2288]

No ACL still claps everyone he really is a GOAT

[@bubbletum8399]

everyone has a acl

[@fernandosalazar1531]

@@bubbletum8399 😐

[@artvandely7159]

@@bubbletum8399 He means both of his are torn, so no functional ACLs.

[@epicjuk9658]

Incredible match

[@GaveMeStyle7]

@@artvandely7159 Still functional if hes wrestling lol

[@jasonstockman406]

With a healthy lee, this kid wouldn't have seen the end of the 2nd round. Still 7-0 in national championship match is an ass kicking. Im not taking anything away from the Arizona kid, because he absolutely deserves, and belongs there. Lee is just a different animal. His level is way above college wrestling.

[@steve874]

Or if the refs would have made Courtney wrestle. Pathetic he wasn't stalled out.

[@xenonmaster6668]

Would’ve majored Courtney by then or in the first period 😂🤣

[@effortless4588]

Which is a higher skill level Olympic wrestling or college wrestling? Im assuming it would be the Olympics right since there's more comp

[@jasonstockman406]

Olympic, amd international wrestling is above college. That's where Lee belongs

[@BuggyChokeTheWorld]

@@effortless4588 Olympics by far

[@brooksbekkum5850]

This man has become my favorite wrestler of all time after his interview lmao

[@jiraya6141]

I met him today at a Iowa camp

[@frankiesmith5257]

@@jiraya6141 mhm ok buddy?

[@Matt-mu3xm]

@@jiraya6141 nice 😎 how did it go?

[@jiraya6141]

@@Matt-mu3xm good

[@vermilionette7421]

@@frankiesmith5257 nobody asked

[@67wrh23]

“Were there any tough moments?” “I mean yeah, I can’t wrestle” lol

[@2ezsniper83]

Never watched wrestling before this , this guy is a beast lmao . Respect and now a fan of his game .

[@thundercheeks1989]

He has two torn ACLs here. Check out some matches on youtube. Glad you decided to watch!!

[@michaelmayo2489]

Welcome to the family

[@TheAngelOfLight895]

Welcome to the oldest and greatest sport!

[@2ezsniper83]

@@thundercheeks1989 I know haha , thats why I had to watch this guy in action .

[@christianmortera7199]

Check out his freshman year of college, I believe that was his most dominant year. Or you can check out when he won his 3rd junior world title that was a good match too!!!

[@xYermAhm]

This kid will go down as one of the greatest to ever do it. His grit and raw talent are unmatched. What a legend.

[@joshgaucher7658]

No acls, beating you from the ground. Extremely inspirational by Spencer lee

[@Thefatcat125]

When he was getting leg ridden god damn that probably hurt so bad and still took down in almost every match

[@ryanjohnson1758]

Gable Steveson: I think I'm gonna win the Hodge this year I'm doing really great Spencer Lee: Hold my ACLs!

[@5ivestarrrkp]

Gable: what ACL's

[@theytooksoap574]

i like your pfp i’ll see you in space

[@smitty847]

Gable: Hold my gold medal…on 2nd thought, give my shit back 😆

[@keyboard2758]

He did win the hodge though

[@ryanjohnson1758]

@@keyboard2758 this was before I realized they shared the hodge trophy win.

[@ryananey7626]

LEBRON high ankle sprain out 6 weeks SPENCER LEE torn ACL's on both knees = 3 NCAA national championships The road less traveled!

[@ELANSURF]

He could beat you on one leg, make that with no legs....Legend

[@thefives7ar]

Can’t beat Desanto with one leg though..,

[@ehall3915]

@@thefives7ar ahaha not back then, spence most definitely dominates Austin now at practice everyday

[@ehall3915]

@@thefives7ar also spencer could probably dominate everyone in Austin’s weight class too

[@thefives7ar]

@@ehall3915 I’m pretty sure both Fix and Suriano could beat Lee on any given day.

[@ehall3915]

@@thefives7ar funny, Spence has destroyed everyone in his weight class either through major, tech, or pins he would destroy daton easily and would beat Suriano too

[@GKSDB131215]

Austin o connor is casually chilling in the back during spencer Lee’s interview

[@brianandrews3075]

Cool story bro lol

[@kylezator2197]

I used to watch that kid wrestle in high school. Judging by your pfp I bet u did too.

[@johndonato9899]

Even on his worst day Spencer Lee makes it look easy. Big Respect to him and the Iowa Team. Style, grace, determination, and super-super skilled.

[@michaelvey0239]

3 national championships, 0 ACL's.

[@kenkaneki1522]

Spencer lee has never lost has he?

[@michaelvey0239]

@@kenkaneki1522 He did in the Big ten finals his freshman year I think?

[@zacwrestling1558]

Actually he lost in the Big Ten finals his sophomore year he didn’t even make the finals his freshman year

[@johnhall87]

Ntion hmp

[@xavierperez9934]

He’s lost twice to the same guy

[@hectormartinez9330]

Wrestling w no acl’s is crazy he’s making history but when he’s older he’ll be hurting a lot

[@onicronprime118]

Dudes gonna have mechanical knees

[@wildtwindad]

Nah. He just isn't taking the time (1 year) to shoot down. His 4 NCAA championship goal. The surgery itself is commonplace and takes 2 hours now. It's the healing time.

[@jackworthington5205]

the surgery now a days is almost 100% safe. Even disc surgeries have a 95% recovery rate within 1 month. They use lasers and shit, its crazy

[@jimmythe-gent]

@@jackworthington5205 yea, and it'll only get better

[@jomama969]

We all die someday. Why not make a legacy for yourself before that happens?

[@libertyBuilders]

This dude destroyed the second best wrestler in the nation with two torn ACLs!!! Remarkable!!!

[@bigyellowplumes]

The algorithm introduced me to Spencer Lee, and I am blown away. I'm truly enjoying watching these.

[@joshpescie1553]

What's more impressive is the attitude and sportsmanship. Absolute legend.

[@heathd1852]

This young man is one of the most dominant wrestlers ever. Impressive doesn’t begin to describe his talent. Congrats.

[@handle690]

Is Spencer Lee the toughest man ever to live? This is a incredible accomplishment!

[@andizzyJD12]

I would go so far as to say he’s the best college wrestler of all time.

[@ehall3915]

@@andizzyJD12 definitely

[@ehall3915]

@@andizzyJD12 only competition would be yianni

[@islamboboification]

@@andizzyJD12 @ 125 yes!

[@andizzyJD12]

@@islamboboification This is such a fun discussion to have. Pound-for-pound, who do you think is/has been better?

[@glewman1972]

"Excuses are for Wusses": Spencer Lee 2021

[@aamado833]

“I can’t wrestle” - Spencer Lee 3x champ.

[@seegee1613]

True competitor. this guy is one another level. Congrats Spencer, he won it the hard way too on his feet. Can’t even imagine with no ACL,

[@lauraaura4415]

Been watching him wrestle locally since he was a little boy for Saegartown. He's always been tremendous and a nice young boy.

[@zanderpring9780]

Swear !!

[@tyronelivingstone9013]

So we all agree no one can beat Spencer on his worst day

[@buenoboy1111]

Worst couple days.

[@tylerrodriguez-miller9648]

Only desanto

[@kamikazekid76]

​@@tylerrodriguez-miller9648 Oh yea.. and he lost once in high school and he also lost as a pee wee wrestler but he never lost a NCAA championship match.

[@tommycryptic]

Seabass

[@memitolinares7043]

Sebastian Rivera has.

[@Noaestheticsx]

Wow, I knew something was off because the past couple of matches he wasnt shooting like usual. He’s definitely the 🐐!

[@jamesforshaw5120]

No disrespect to Spencer Lee, but have you ever heard of Cael Sanderson?

[@bondjamesboy]

The goat of what ? what has he done ? have you heard of Aleksandr Karelin, Aleksandr Medved, Abdulrashid Sadulaev, etc.... ? Come on guys, american wrestling is a joke !

[@Noaestheticsx]

@@bondjamesboy did he lost to a USA farmer?

[@Noaestheticsx]

@@jamesforshaw5120 yes went undefeated

[@bondjamesboy]

@@Noaestheticsx what he did put him in the goat conversation ? what about BURROUGHS, or SNYDER ? Come on he is better than me, but the goat really ?

[@tomjeff1743]

Difficult to comprehend the pressure this young man is under and how well he exceeds expectations. It was difficult to watch the interview at the end knowing how much pain he must be in with bad knees

[@kawikajones9436]

Most definitely not a Hawkeye fan but I give credit where credit is due. Lee takes the Hodge this year. There is nobody else this season that checks ALL of the boxes of the Hodges requirements for the trophy!

[@swankmaster2178]

steveson

[@joshpescie1553]

@@swankmaster2178 as good as he is, he has possibly the worst sportsmanship in the entire ncaa. Spencer lee barely even raises his hand when he wins he just gets off the mat and back to practice

[@kawikajones9436]

@@swankmaster2178 I said he checked "ALL" boxes. Steveson has not checked "ALL" boxes. No way he get's it because he most definitely has demonstrated poor sportsmanship on multiple occasions. Being charged with "Sexual Assault" and suspended isn't going to help him either. That's the "Citizenship" box.

[@JonesTonesGuitar]

To all the pro athletes....that is how a captain of a championship team is supposed to be, it’s never “me” it’s about the team! This is the type of person you want to captain whatever game you play. Super inspiring 😎👍

[@chaseledbury1691]

His idea of him not being able to wrestle is still winning a national title. Insane!!

[@sheer_1]

He has a really nice game plan and executes it almost flawlessly every match. Very few people will be able to stop it until he gets to the world stage.

[@kenkaneki1522]

My buddy Keithen who past away recently would’ve been going crazy to see Spencer Lee win another tile

[@23jumpman92]

Keithen sounds like a stud!

[@cizod3403]

sounds like a homie, may he rest in peace

[@jjeessz]

We’re wrestling here, we’re wrestling here! 😂 Lee is amazing, can’t wait to see what’s in store for this guy.

[@cmac1781]

That's a fucking champ right there. Could have easily let him up at the end and just circled for 10 seconds without any worry, but he wasn't gonna let him get even one point

[@andizzyJD12]

In 3 NCAA tournaments, Spencer has outscored his opponents, 60-4, 55-7 and 59-8. That is a 155 point difference. Totally unbelievable. 3 down, 1 to go!

[@TJ_Gonser]

He has another year?

[@johnnyquintana7258]

@@TJ_Gonser yes all seniors this year get another year of eligibility if they chose to come back. Spencer Lee has already said he’s coming back during the Big Ten ships

[@willendyou8752]

who stole poor spencer's acls? ...was a fantastic effort with or without em!

[@jordanhittle4942]

Wrestling bro

[@andressandoval9043]

"Excuses are for Wusses" ~Spencer Lee (Lightweight GOAT)

[@timwest6710]

Wow thats Absolute Greatness we just watched no ACL'S and still fought to win. Amazing Spencer Lee absolutely Amazing. May God Bless you man

[@timothywoods4329]

I wonder if anyone will ever choose bottom vs Lee again going forward.

[@andrewparker7029]

Dude couldn’t beat a guy with 1 knee Spencer is King

[@camerongreene3357]

He couldn’t beat him with 0 knees 😂

[@yourdaddy6030]

0 knees

[@adambernon6930]

It will be tragic if one of the greatest talents of all time is stopped in his tracks by bad ACL’s and knees. So impressive to win a NCAA Title in this fashion but I don’t know, Olympics is a different thing.

[@mattcary8075]

he also better at freestyle than he is at folk style so hell be a gold medalist

[@Ryan-qp4bl]

@@mattcary8075 not with 0 acls unfortunately

[@Thefatcat125]

@@Ryan-qp4bl techs in freestyle come quick one leg lace you’re done in 10 secs good thing spencer can get those against USA guys the Russian might be a different story

[@yanyanzhang5813]

@@Thefatcat125 I don’t know, I’m new to watching wrestling so I don’t know if Khabib is the best Russian wrestler ever but Khabib is certainly a good wrestler and technically from Russia, and I don’t see anything to tell me Spencer Lee isn’t as dominant.

[@hoesgonebhoes6068]

Anybody that doesn't think this kid will get world class surgery is crazy and his drive for something he will re hibilitate and will a gold or two I'd bet a grand without hesistation

[@michaelmiller4777]

Spencer Lee won his 3 Titles by a combined score of 17-1 Suriano scored 1 point in 2018 at the end of the 3rd period!

[@HoughGroup]

Congrats to Spencer! Brandon Courtney is very very good. Champ next season! So quick, great on his feet but Lee stays in position always. Go Hawks!

[@SMJ95]

You Gotta Love Spencer Lee. He Dominates healthy or hurt!

[@victorchen5193]

Where's the Pokemon intro my guy

[@jaredchmelka6890]

Imagine being Courtney watching this like damn... I just lost 6-0 to a dude with no acls, like I get it’s spencer and he’s insane but Courtney has worked his whole life at wrestling to end up losing to someone who says he couldn’t even wrestle out there, gotta be demoralizing😭😂

[@Griffin_stephenson]

I love how spencer can't jog cause of him having 0 acls but still wins and never says anything till afterwards

[@Last_Tryy]

spencer lee just keeps winning, he is built different. 💯

[@dustman820]

Johnny Lawrence would love Spencer's "Excuses are for wussies".

[@Noaestheticsx]

It’s weird not seeing him in the championship this year.. 😔 I hope he bounce back stronger than ever!

[@brandonnoble7384]

Lee: i won with 2 tore acls Angle: I won with a broken freakn neck. 😂😂💪💪🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@cizod3403]

two of the greatest in US history. lee is going to be an absolute god in the next few years

[@yourdaddy6030]

Angle is a man who likes to play with little boys.

[@spriteespritee1237]

Anyone knows or has videos links to wrestling trainings???those athletes have really great physiques👏🏻👌👌👌

[@gcm323]

With his exceptional combination of ability, skill, technique, strength, and attitude Spencer has proven that he can wrestle aggressively and dominate at the highest level rather than be neutralized by strong defense and attack/counter attack strategies. As a wrestling relic from 50 years ago, I never believed dominance with such flair at this level was possible - till now.

[@Martin1987.]

What a beast!!! Let’s go. He used to go to my school Saegertown PA

[@Amiguel787]

This is why wrestling is the best sport in the world he made no excuses for himself and anyone that's wrestled understands the grind that we have and that family that is built through the sport

[@DragunovWayne]

I love wrestling and I'm from Brazil, I dream of being able to be recruited by a college in the USA and manage to win at least one NCAA title

[@adamfowler5475]

LOL, I love how they introduce both wrestlers by giving them a WWF style walkway.

[@Zane09812]

If there was the 2020 season, hands down spencer would have been a 4X NCAA champ

[@gratitude62]

Big respect to both wrestlers

[@grizzbane6091]

Dude, torn ACL, and the other is messed up. Dude is a straight beast. Congrats. Tought ass nails.

[@billybud9557]

Courtney is an amazing athlete. But Spencer was the best of 2021.......thanks for posting.

[@tmt1675]

Pennsylvania Wrestling baby! The most dominant athlete in the country in any sport! Class act true champ!!!

[@timothylindman3721]

Dam he has heart. Is he coming back next year too get 4 amazing

[@felipevillareal7709]

This kid is unreal he only has a couple of moves but there impossible to stop

[@TruelySLX]

dudes gonna be general grievous by the time he gets that Olympic Gold.

[@rileynevin2764]

Look at Lee man. So inspirational man

[@shilohgardner]

Spencer never disappoints 💪

[@食人魔史瑞克]

8:24 gable Steveson just watching

[@alexmosqueda3190]

Man you got these up fast

[@BrennanCarpenfield]

i remember watching think spencer was phoning in the match, the fact he damn near majored brandon with no fucking acl’s. fucking legend

[@vincesantistevan6244]

When they said that Stephen Abas was the last 125 to win 2 consecutive I’m pretty sure they’re wrong, what about Jesse Delgado of Illinois? He won 2 back to back in 13 and 14

[@yourdaddy6030]

Wasn't he 133?

[@vincesantistevan6244]

@@yourdaddy6030 Delgado was 125 all 4 years and Abas was 118, 125, 125, 125

[@williamcline9335]

Ok so he won all his titles with no ACLs? What a freaking beast

[@bobsenior9805]

What’s the song Brandon Courtney used to walk out on??

[@thlee3]

does Spencer's game translate on international stage?

[@06gregg]

Faced Spencer in hs. He mopped the mat with me this dude is insane

[@judochemistry]

Where can I get those leg supporters? Anyone know what they are called or the brand?

[@thefutureusa7769]

What is Brandons walk out song??

[@closmasmas9080]

Finally some wrestling not behind the flowrestling pay wall Also Courtney should cut his hair because he keeps touching it

[@kawikajones9436]

Believe me, they would have monopolized this had they been given a chance.

[@Thefatcat125]

Yeah and they ran the tournament horrible you had to tune in into 4 different types of espn Channels wtf?!? And the finals started late unfortunately flo didn’t run it, it would’ve had better coverage and more hype

[@SMJ95]

Zahid Valencia does/did the same thing but keeps winning.

[@joshuab9233]

Wwe enters the chat. . Lee: I won 3 national championship with freaking zero acls

[@volbeatrules6528]

Damn, keep that guy on the mat! Hard to get a bonus point win when the opponent runs to the edge of the mat

[@mspionage1743]

Credit to Courtney, he probably competed better than anyone again Lee over the past several years but Lee is just a different animal.

[@MaxwellFaro]

8:10-8:35 what was the issue? False start?

[@tonysaucedo6849]

Domination with no ACL’s😳. Wow

[@rodneyhuff]

I am bugging or is there a humming noise

[@jeffreylc]

Come on ESPN. Turn your damn mics up!

[@roblejman2255]

Can we talk about that snap down at 1:47?

[@IcyDaBoss]

That’s what I’m sayin, I wish I had snap downs like that😭

[@charlesfriscia7236]

Courtney should actually wrestle to win and not to have a goal of not being majored..There is no easier wrestler to let it fly on than Spencer Lee who is the best in the sport..People are talking will he major 100% of his opponents so you have absolutely nothing to lose..Let it fly Courtney because you didn't give yourself a chance to win running and stalling the entire match

[@Vitamin_jp]

Spencer lee usually isn’t super great in the 3rd period as he does a lot of his work in the 1st period. He’s been that way for a while and that’s partially how desanto beat him in highschool. Kept it close and took it to the 3rd, then got after it

[@seahawks2517]

Is he wrestling next year? Because of the additional year they get

[@arcticmayham]

Damn, Courtney! 🤍🔥

[@jacobbittner9131]

He says and just believe in the group of people that you believe in and looks up praising god without saying it this is blessed

[@La7p]

This made me mad like not the fact that Lee won cuz he’s beast but that the other dude didn’t want no smoke like come on dawg get some!

[@steve874]

Guy stalled his ass off, time for the pushout rule in folk style. Its getting ridiculous.

[@555dking]

Is he going to be able to wrestle in the Olympics?

[@dickortner3551]

I hope so but I would be surprised. I think that’s why he is so emotional as he doesn’t think he can make it either

[@justins5756]

@@dickortner3551 how does the process work the Olympics, I never watched wrestling also was he doing this with 2 torn acls

[@dickortner3551]

@@justins5756 I believe he had only one torn ACL but I could be wrong. He tore the other one two years ago in the championship match. Basically in the Olympics in the trials if you lose your done. Just like the NCAA championship there are seedlings in each brackets and it goes all the way down to the winner of the bracket is the one who qualifies. Freestyle is a little bit different than folk style though. With a torn ACL it’s gonna be hard because shooting and takedowns are so important

[@justins5756]

@@dickortner3551 sounds like how track works in the trials

[@ebruner7779]

He said he plans on competing. It will be tough, but if we able to win a national title 8 days removed from a torn ACL, you can’t count him out.

[@Jimmy58261]

I love the intros

[@beater4742]

Do pushouts not give points in NCAA? I don't get it.

[@justvexy7429]

Nah this is folkstyle not freestyle

[@x.kitsune]

Production needs to turn up the commentators mics, they're so quiet in comparison to the crowd

[@paulnokio1199]

Solid interview! Well done

[@jackattackwrestling9569]

I’m watching this right after my tournament lol

[@landrewesor6983]

Lee just explained during his post-match interview with ESPN that he wrestled this week with both ACL's gone! *Eight days ago, I tore my ACL in my other knee. *I'm wrestling with no ACLs* Lee said. *Whatever, man. I didn't want to tell anybody, because excuses are for wusses* "That was a tough tournament for me. I could barely wrestle. I could barely shoot. I can't sprawl. But you know what? I believe in my coaching staff and everybody who believed in me."

[@ianshue2890]

I think he no doubt deserves his place in the top five for Iowa Hawkeye wrestlers, but can he top it off with 4 NCAA titles? Or will it be Gable and Owings all over again? Only time will tell

[@funkysausage01]

anybody know Brandon Courtney"s walkout song