The Greatest Match of All Time

On April 23, 2023 the World witnessed the greatest championship match of all time between EJ Tackett and Jason Belmonte. In this video, we look at each player's lives, achievements and their TV Matches over the years. All leading up to the thrilling finish in the 2023 World Championship. You don't want to miss it.

[@JMRSplatt]

Even if you're a big Belmo fan, this was incredible. Belmo is also happy to see EJ win, so that's awesome too.

[@YouTubeBowlersTour]

Yeah. Belmo told EJ after, “that was epic, that was epic”. Because, it was!

[@888167]

Belmo is just a cool dude

[@Bmoney1994]

I'm a big Belmo fan but Tackett is something special too and is remarkable.

[@FSUSean2112]

im definitely a big belmo fan, he is my #4 favorite bowler ever and i just really wanted him to win this one but its good for tackett to win, but the 5 show drought that he is going on now isnt good but he just needs to rest up, its honestly insane that tackett only has 4 majors but hey he is young, he will definitely get more and i just really want belmo to get #16 or #17 then retire. but we will see

[@christopherkubelka6824]

So Belmo’s my favorite bowler. EJ was my favorite when I first started bowling about 6 years ago. Something about this match felt special to say the least. Belmo’s a stoic guy, who doesn’t stop working til the job’s done. When he doubled in the 10th and let his emotions out before he finished striking, it made me feel like EJ was the first one to stand up to him and his legacy in a long time. EJ seemed to have this newfound confidence this season, and it might’ve been the best season we’ve ever seen. Best match ever? Idk, I haven’t watched everything enough. My favorite match? Probably. It really was a culmination of everything that makes bowling and these players great. Awesome video, well made. I really enjoyed.

[@Tcrror]

Belmo also had five titles last season. EJ had five this season. I realize that EJ led the field in every major, but both seasons were INCREDIBLY impressive.

[@arcrius4]

Bro said "stoic" 😂😂😂

[@christopherkubelka6824]

@@arcrius4 lmao yea he is thats part of the reason he's the best

[@hitokiriibattousaii]

@@christopherkubelka6824Belmont is not stoic at all lol, he’s up there talking to the ball while it’s going down the lane and celebrating strikes like everyone else. You’re glazing him hard bud

[@christopherkubelka6824]

@@hitokiriibattousaii sorry but we must have different definitions of stoicism. Belmo is known for being stoic, a lot of bowlers are to be fair. That’s how you have to be to be good at the game.

[@arthurmonteiro7291]

That is such a great way to tell a history... Man i dont know a thing about bowling but the storyteeling routine was perfect, loved each second. Congrats by the mastery and keep no going.

[@YouTubeBowlersTour]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ianhabiuk9848]

I have never gotten chills from a bowling video till now. Your setup on this historic match was incredible. Great job man and I’m definitely going to be sticking around for more video.

[@YouTubeBowlersTour]

Wow, thank you!

[@virtualblackface3009]

This was a great video. I love to see EJ win. Hoping to see him take player of the year again in 2024.

[@jayminer8773]

First time I saw Tackett on TV against Belmo, I knew he'd be something special on the Tour. EJ hasn't let me down! The rivalry him and Belmo have is definitely a fun one, especially given each of them have so much respect for one another. In my honest opinion, they should be doubles partners. I'm not sure any other pairing could touch them. Excellent video and storytelling!

[@405adam]

I can’t believe how much Belmo has changed the game

[@the_claydog02]

I cannot describe how incredible my first time attending a PBA event was. Seeing EJ win, it made him become my bowling idol. I have a video on my channel if you want to see it!

[@YouTubeBowlersTour]

I watched it! You had a great angle

[@davepedersen2115]

My first event was in 1987. Parker Bohn's first title. We HATED lefties!!! But Parker was just so smooooooth he became a favorite right away.

[@yolomuffinsplease2303]

Boom! Great season EJ!

[@YouTubeBowlersTour]

A remarkable season

[@shaolinm5540]

Belmo Major Wins is like Brady with 8 Superbowl Rings

[@abyss9234]

Except belmo has more and a major is harder than a superbowl

[@shaolinm5540]

@@abyss9234 Superbowl is harder imo

[@abyss9234]

@shaolinm5540 its your opinion. However for me brady has an entire team to help him win superbowls. Belmo has himself and one wrong arm movement and he loses. He doesnt get 4 downs to make something happen

[@TheVicvega26]

Brady has 7 rings.

[@YouTubeBowlersTour]

Solid analogy

[@BucksCorner101]

Insanely well done video. Loved it

[@earlputnal9124]

It's about time EJ got a big time PBA major. Congrats EJ. You've earned it man.

[@KennyMinerBowling]

This is truly incredible work. Well done!

[@YouTubeBowlersTour]

Thank you very much!

[@MarchenaFitness]

That was An amazing recap

[@Phillip_Viera]

Bowling is such a fun sport! I’m happy to be a part of it! I have nothing but the highest level of respect for the skills these professionals have!

[@broski818]

Excellent work here! Very well documented 👍

[@HappyBar_Sz]

Awesome Vid, two of the greatest going at it, crazy revs from EJ

[@georgianalabella7852]

Great Bowling Love U Guys But It’s EJays. This Time. And I Love It. Pete sr Siny

[@rogercarlson2330]

it was so cool of EJ to bowl in this charity event,, its amazing the great things people do for the special olympics.

[@SeaJackson]

Love your passion for bowling man

[@BenjaminMartinez-ph3mg]

Great video! thanks for sharing

[@hectordehesa2118]

This was amazing. Thanks!!

[@TheXr8d]

EJ is a beast when he’s on and that’s most of the time.

[@DramaKingzz]

This deserve 1mil view minimum

[@MrMice...]

I agree. But bowling is so low tier right now... swept aside, it's frustrating. Cornhole gets more TV time. And "strings" family fun centers are going to turn it into a carnival game. (Just a grumpy old man's opinion)

[@itz_zodiac9181]

@@MrMice... I agree with this statement. Ever since USBC legalized string-pin bowling, I have been praying that my local alley doesn't add them. Just like they said to Belmo when he was starting out, I'm going to say the same with string-pins. It's a travesty to the sport. I guess you just have to wait for the right time when the PBA tour is active for it to get higher up in the ranks.

[@justinmolinari5338]

Thank you for making this. Bowling needs some casual eyes and these 20 minute KZbin videos that are well edited and give background can really help the future of the sport.

[@YouTubeBowlersTour]

That’s awesome! Wish i had more time to make more. But i do have some ideas

[@krazie2869]

The amount of work and effort to put this together was amazing!! Very Good Quality!! Great editing and narrator.

[@YouTubeBowlersTour]

Thank you so much! I should be making some more soon

[@user-uw4ih2pb1p]

EJ rocks!!!

[@daisuke4bleach]

This is one of the coolest videos i have seen! Kudos! I LOVE watching bowling. I dont even play it, but i remember a few years ago i watched weber vs belmonte in the us open. I wondered what made their sport much different and then i started learning about oil patterns and styles etc...yah bowling is awesome and i love watching it. Tackett is one of my favorites for sure, but i also love belmonte. And...i love weber too 😂 Please make more vids like this, and also, please explain a little more about the patterns because i think a lot of people really don't understand the difficulty that these guys face.

[@YouTubeBowlersTour]

Thanks for the kind words! I’m currently working on a project where i do go in depth about the patterns.

[@johnm.9982]

Top 2 for a long time now. Belmo and EJ is like the Lebron and curry of bowling. And Simonsen is Giannis, still young and upcoming.

[@YouTubeBowlersTour]

Good analogy!

[@Tcrror]

Belmo is the GOAT, so yeah, incredible analogy.

[@ReamDaDream]

Nice video bro bowling is so awesome

[@YouTubeBowlersTour]

Bowling is such an underrated sport

[@NickelCityMafia]

Bowling needs to be back on mainstream TV. These matches are incredible.

[@elijahrandall75]

Awesome video!!

[@nilanmiller2093]

🔥🔥vid bro

[@kotogray8335]

I bowl with Motive equipment too so I love it when Tackett does well

[@leopoldoromero7553]

EJ Tacket is really my Idol.

[@biggusy25]

Uhhhh guys? You really approved this for the video thumbnail? You ok?

[@timbennett7728]

Love your beat drop in sync with the ball at 8:54.

[@edwardranno7119]

Both Ej and belmo are great and fun to watch

[@TannerAcosta]

This is a great video, very well executed

[@say_hello_to_my_little_friend]

You deserve so many more subs. This is high quality content. Youve earned a sub!

[@YouTubeBowlersTour]

So awesome to hear! Thank you!

[@johnowen5627]

Belmo is on another level

[@plumbdrunk]

That was an excellent video.

[@YouTubeBowlersTour]

Thank you very much!

[@billem3085]

Nice work on this.

[@YouTubeBowlersTour]

Thank you!

[@1plus99movie]

Excellent! Remember, the original has a shorter, quicker back motion. More concise. But yeah, this definitely works for you!

[@UhKimboze]

Loved this video, awesome work on it! I know I'm a bit late, my algorithm only just showed me this. 😎

[@YouTubeBowlersTour]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@kevinw8448]

Lucky to seem two legend guys🎉

[@sawnose4775]

The greatest match of all time would be any match that Walter Ray beat Pete Weber!! And he fortunately did that often.

[@YouTubeBowlersTour]

Haha

[@Joey_Hammer]

This video was very well made

[@YouTubeBowlersTour]

Thank you! I wanna make more like this

[@Joey_Hammer]

@@KZbinBowlersTour you should, i would watch all of them

[@mybowlingexcuses]

Still two great bowlers!

[@MicrophoneAssassin13]

Dude great movie. Thought you were overselling the greatest match. This was epic stuff.

[@YouTubeBowlersTour]

Thank you! It truly was epic!

[@Daz86.]

great story great vid. Ill always be partial to Mike Aulby and Parker Bohn. seemed like for years they were always facing each other.

[@YouTubeBowlersTour]

What do you think was their greatest matchup?

[@Daz86.]

@@KZbinBowlersTour got not idea which tournament but they both struck a bunch and had splits. Had the gold pins too.

[@maasymoo]

I still think the best match ever has to be Webber vs Fagan in the US Open where an aging Pete bowled about the best game imaginable given the challenging conditions and immense pressure, to beat a much more youthful Mike Fagan by one pin in dramatic last shot fashion, to surpass his dad as the all time US Open winner and belt out the iconic “who do you think you are, I am” line. Still, this is a close second.

[@DonaldDump2024]

Yes, that match came to my mind too. As exciting as the match was, it seemed to be made even more so with Pete struggling with internal demons and someone distracting him in the audience. The stress was written on his face like a pressure cooker as he focused on his game until he threw the clutch strike for the win and the pressure release with the iconic, “Who do you think you are? I am!”.

[@JamesSlatterySEO]

Down goes Belmo ! Way to go EJ !!

[@YouTubeBowlersTour]

Phenomenonal bowling by EJ

[@sawnose4775]

@@KZbinBowlersTour Yeah, it's always great when EJ beats Mr. Boom.

[@jhamlin726]

​@@sawnose4775incorrect

[@sawnose4775]

@@jhamlin726 It's not always great? Why, yes it is!!

[@Tcrror]

​@@sawnose4775Are you one of those anti-two handed bowling weirdos? Belmo is the GOAT.

[@mcHammerIsDaSheet]

Belmo winning a major is as surprising as Uncle Tony ordering the meat balls again tonight

[@YouTubeBowlersTour]

Haha

[@bobbytang9924]

that last shot was near perfect to the ideal line 😱😱

[@keyser456]

It was a tad light but in a good way. Hit em light, watch em fight! That definitely scores higher w/ more pin action. Ideal line is a bit deeper in the pocket so you can miss both ways (left and right) a bit and still strike. If you do miss, you definitely want to go light vs. going high (through the nose).

[@raygrillot357]

Two of the best. You know what, they're al good. If you make the PBA list, you're good!!

[@MrViippola]

Can we just take a moment to soak in the fact that Belmonte was seeded 4th after a 250 average AND 330 bonus pins. I mean, WHAT?!

[@IamNess64]

Great video! Not sure why the like count is hidden though.

[@YouTubeBowlersTour]

Im honestly not sure either.

[@nickinportland]

I’m just glad I got to see the last gasp of old school bowling. Where during practice, during school hours, in 2007 my coach and the team would just smoke throughout, casually. I was 14 and free as an eagle, camel dangling from the lip. 😂. Luckily I quit long ago.

[@RagingInVA]

I'm a Belmo fan, he's the GOAT in my eyes. But, all this showed to me is EJ finally didn't choke being the #1 seed. He's so known for being the #1 seed and losing every time.

[@teganze]

Good video. May be a rivalry but I'm pretty sure they are also friends

[@YouTubeBowlersTour]

I think so too!

[@esplanadebowlingacademy]

awasome

[@user-lt3gk9pl3y]

2:41 ここの確信歩き、カッコイイです

[@alphaaluvsyou]

I really like the background music from 5:31 to 6:08. Anyone got any idea of what it could be?

[@timothygriesenbeck4306]

What green ball was EJ using in that last tournament?

[@DrakeLavenderZXShorts]

2 kings in 1 match!

[@lianneavant5852]

I would love to meet Jason

[@richardzanetta9557]

Oz Oz go go go😊

[@jamesselig8461]

I once thought the Aulby/Ozio match from Wichita in 1993 was the best of all time, UNTIL THIS ONE!!!!

[@T.K.F.]

Not surprising ej's reve rate is high, have you seen his arm and that right fore arm? Freaking huge for his frame

[@sergiomercado9037]

When you make another video like this, can you put subtiltles in spanish???

[@YouTubeBowlersTour]

I don’t know how. But i can definitely try figure that out for next time!

[@Tcrror]

I think if Belmo would have switched to reactive sooner, he would have won. He didn't have a great look with urethane, but he stuck with it.

[@user-oq4pj5ho4p]

이제이타켓선수와 사진찍은게 벌써 오래되었네.~~

[@300deebo]

The greatest match was Pete Weber vs. Walter Ray Williams Jr. during the 2002 PBA World Championship.

[@shadyacesstljr9446]

Are we gonna forget the super slam?

[@YouTubeBowlersTour]

Woops! Definitely forgot about that one. Haha, good catch

[@YouTubeBowlersTour]

Actually, now i realized why it wasn’t there. Because the super slam was after the World Championship.

[@YouTubeBowlersTour]

Good observation!

[@DrJAFox]

Great video - I was annoyed by the music overlay (except the last match, it was OK). I would much rather hear the announcers as they made the live commentations.

[@YouTubeBowlersTour]

If you don’t like the music, i recommend checking out the PBA’s main channel. They post the full telecasts!

[@DrJAFox]

@@KZbinBowlersTour You get to choose the music. There is a reason the PBA's telecast uses more inspiring music and less thumping droll music. You are essentially telling me to go away. OK.

[@YouTubeBowlersTour]

Yes, because i wanted to create something different than what was out there.

[@andrewmyers1508]

My dad bowled 2 handed back in 2001 well before belmo

[@garyfleming4101]

I don't think anyone is claiming Belmo was the first to do it?? Maybe the best so far. But I remember people two handed bowling in the 90s at my old lanes.

[@stupendous1068]

It's difficult to believe that Tackett is only 30 years of age here.

[@crimsoncola]

Hahaha @ the thumbnail

[@Nickecho7979]

I want to see Robert Smith matches some more.

[@russellgilbert3453]

We call that exorcizing "demons"! Not today , Belmo!

[@YouTubeBowlersTour]

Definitely

[@Tcrror]

Belmo isn't a demon... He IS the GOAT, though!

[@TheHeelyKid]

Imo, best match was 20129 belmo vs butturf and belmo winning 11th major but this defs goes up for one of the best!

[@Godliestt]

That thumbnail is ayo

[@garyoliver917]

Match actually starts at 15:00.

[@joaobaeta5440]

3:49 the ESPN headline lol.

[@YouTubeBowlersTour]

Lol

[@abandonroscoeband]

Both are incredible bowlers! In my view Belmonte will go down in history as the greatest bowler of all time, EJ Tackett is closely following his footsteps!

[@YouTubeBowlersTour]

There’s definitely a great debate over the GOAT. Belmo has a great case building

[@psymar]

Imagine if he went strike 9 spare for a rolloff.

[@vishybreh]

Why the thumbnail look he’s checkin him out

[@christopherbramwell8262]

Obviously, Belmonte is exciting to watch. Ripping racks and scattering pins like it's nobodys business. Tackett has been very succesful for a few years and is a seasoned professional. This year, as other years, he put together some titles and EARNED a while lot of money relating to professional bowling standards. Both of those players are very levelheaded and likeable. As far as the best match ever is concerned, I don't believe that there is any way possible to ever have one UNTIL a two player, maybe more than two bowlers, match takes place in two or maybe more bowling centers AND encompasses a lot of games. For example, the 100 game matches that took place during what was the tournament called the All Star. In the 50's. Just my perspective. And my opinions. 😄😄

[@davesfpvfiftyfiveco.7716]

Nicee

[@jayvallandingham2406]

If EJ Tackett had a better spare game , he'd easily be on par with Jason Belmonte as far a major titles won and overall PBA events won...

[@YouTubeBowlersTour]

Tackett has a great spare game. He just has some big misses.

[@jayvallandingham2406]

@@KZbinBowlersTour no shit? Until he cleans it up he'll always be the the first loser.

[@Tcrror]

I doubt it. Belmo has won FIFTEEN MAJORS. It's not just spares that separates Belmo from everyone else. He is an S tier bowler. Every aspect of his game has been perfected.

[@imbasher]

could’ve been a 4 minute video

[@jacobragsdale3434]

I'm sorry, but that suoer clam cup where he faced McCune was a typo. He was the #2 seed and Belmo was #1.

[@stevesmith1152]

Can’t lie though seeing Tacketts Dad mock Belmo at the end was a little crappy, I dont think Belmo ever does his boom to be a jerk just his way of celebrating a strike. Happy to see Tackett win though he bowled great and deserved it.

[@YouTubeBowlersTour]

Wow, i didnt notice that! That is a little scummy

[@zarategabe]

At the pro level, isn't the pressure on players to not strike on every frame?

[@claudioelgueda6020]

Belmonte is 2 HANDED BOWLER, amazing player but still a 2 handed bowler, he should play against a 2 handed bowler league, imo though.

[@YouTubeBowlersTour]

No

[@RAGEAQ]

Agreed two handed is cheating in this case EJ best true bowler

[@Sk82478]

Bro as someone who watched bowling in the late nineties early 2000’s I LOVED Belmonte but coming back and seeing everyone get called blankO just cause they have an O in their name makes me wanna puke

[@dynazor3372]

This video is excellent, especially with the bowlers’ backgrounds leading up to the actual final match! But what’s up with the background music. Bowling is not hip-hop, and the heavy bass is uber-annoying while trying to watch. And as a side note, I find that same thing happening with TV programs and even TV commercials.

[@YouTubeBowlersTour]

The straight telecasts might be better for you, instead of a video like mine.

[@dynazor3372]

@@KZbinBowlersTour I guess.

[@scottbernard8824]

EJ beat the chucker with one hand behind his back.

[@Tcrror]

.....huh?

[@YouTubeBowlersTour]

I think he is referring to belmo, a 2 hander, as a chucker. Yes i am confused too lol

[@scottbernard8824]

@@KZbinBowlersTour Yes. Someone else brilliantly posted that bowling isn't televised as much because "no one wants to watch Ronald McDonald chuck the ball 40 mph." Seriously, bowling will never be the sport it once was, a game of skill and finesse, where a guy or gal who weighed 120 pounds could outscore a person twice as big. Now, "chucking" (you can't honestly call it bowling any more) will be won by the biggest and strongest. EJ will be among the last true bowlers.

[@RAGEAQ]

Yep EJ the goat he beats mother chuckers.

[@andrewhazlewood4569]

Very unfortunate thumbnail compositing but switching the bowlers would be almost as bad.