USA men's dodgeball team makes epic comeback vs. Team Canada | ESPN 8: The Ocho

As part of ESPN 8: The Ocho, watch the highlights of America's Dodgeball Continental Cup, as the Team USA men make an epic comeback from 12-2 down to defeat Team Canada in overtime.
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[@shinigamilord7123]

I watched more seconds of professional dodgeball today than I seen of the WNBA in my life

[@Ivander85]

Why u gotta be like this?

[@333qwaqwaqwa]

Tru tho

[@angelone1839]

Lol

[@clipsedrag13]

Same.

[@vinceflores1185]

HahahhahHa

[@CertifiedFresh7]

I love that the national dodgeball team still plays in a school gym

[@skiddlybop4381]

Still had more attendance than any WNBA game all season.

[@dorryanneworthloservillene414]

All they can afford bruh

[@dondahighhh12]

thats smart... better than having a whole NBA arena empty

[@camc9225]

"You can see the tension in the fans faces" All 27 of them 😂

[@ralphfraz]

All of whom are immediate family members or significant others of the players

[@anmol3457]

Lol

[@sumi8388]

there are more players than Fans.

[@BJ52091]

Still 26 more than the WNBA

[@jonsanchez7359]

“Guys we’re losing” “So?” “To Canada” “Hold my beer”

[@briannajones5652]

Nobody loses to Canada. Lol

[@trl2828]

Canada, said Sirry at half time and the US took the win.

[@serafinarchivaldo4562]

If you can dodge a wrench you can dodge a ball!

[@mrhoz123]

Serafin Archivaldo 😂😂😂facts

[@whatssogoodaboutindy6696]

@@nikes4444 and dodge. There are 2 dodges.

[@jamesv8482]

Damn you. Beat me to it

[@steelydan3263]

If you can Dodge an RPG you're Jesus!

[@gideoncheung8731]

but you can't dodge the bill

[@mattjohnson9440]

Who else just found out ESPN 8 was a thing?

[@skeezix8156]

The Ocho !!!

[@00sra]

I was at a Mexican restaurant and ESPN 8 was on the tv and I was watching marbles racing!!! It was the best thing ever! Literally everyone in the restaurant was watching it. They all had their eyes glued to the TV.

[@TheJeramyJay]

@@00sra those marble races are crazy awesome. There is a channel on here on KZbin that does it all. Jelle's marble run is the channel. Hours of pure joy.

[@redmenace6017]

I thought it was fake for the movie hahah

[@Macensan]

I was watching the movie dodgeball and it was broadcasted on ESPN 8 the ocho

[@handymanny2666]

Girls: i hate dodge ball it gets me all sweaty Boys:

[@aceshadowins1310]

Handy Manny make girls Sweaty? 👀

[@dirtdiv3r]

i hate that this comment is pure gibberish and it somehow garnered 524 likes, most likely all from 10 year olds who shouldn't be on KZbin unsupervised.

[@frenchchicken2799]

@@dirtdiv3r Tell me how this sounds anything like gibberish?

[@dirtdiv3r]

@@frenchchicken2799 Look up the definition of gibberish, you daft adolescent

[@cheesemonster4291]

John Smitty lol

[@andyhinkle]

Nobody: KZbin Recommendations: UNBELIEVABLE COMEBACK ON THE OCHO

[@D3xterJettster]

"It's just not believable Cotton"

[@MKMK-bj2sk]

*Finally a sport that I can see myself being a pro at.*

[@sniperflashgaming3868]

@John doue Quebec then what is it.

[@sniperflashgaming3868]

@John doue Quebec a sport.

[@Justin-ev8nn]

John doue Quebec And chess is a sport? Gaming is a sport?

[@Justin-ev8nn]

John doue Quebec Sorry to burst your bubbles, but they’re actually considered as sports in today’s society.

[@Bmoreflow]

John doue Quebec it is a sport

[@stevejobs8751]

This was like the Cavs coming back from 3-1 in the finals

[@Heie_]

But no one got suspended or hurt so it's more clear.

[@stevejobs8751]

@@Heie_ also people here are being hit with balls not getting hit in the balls (Draymond/Lebron)

[@warriorsfilmroom4224]

Steve Jobs except it wasn’t

[@cheekypasta55]

Never forget, Canada blew a 12-2 lead in Dodgeball Continental Cup Finals xDD

[@marquisjones560]

Alton Rodgers those same players y’all were saying were the reason you lost cause they were out or injured were in this year and everyone was saying Steph and klay had no help😂. They had 3 games to get one win it was crystal clear, they chocked it’s that simple.

[@HgHgHgHgHgHgHgHg]

That's a bold strategy, Cotton. Let''s see if it pays off for them

[@flz9231]

THE FIVE D’S OF DODGEBALL 1. Dodge 2. Duck 3. Dip 4. Dive 5. Dodge

[@ronaltajal3919]

Said "Patches Ohoulihan 😂😂😂

[@gmanbaz]

Why dodge twice ?🤣

[@primetrollex8071]

GMan Baz Dodgeball reference in the movie he says dodge twice

[@andrewmarks4640]

Add dumb

[@retromagic5020]

If you can dodge a wrench you can dodge a ball

[@jordan12118]

They had us in the First half not gon lie

[@jones9309]

almost got us out of there but I still was rooting USA! USA!

[@jordandavis4898]

Hello fellow Jordan Davis

[@thebeefster3685]

They thought😂😂😂

[@sosopepp1]

Duh nigga! Smh

[@Human36262]

Jordan Davis the meme 😆

[@angeldube3650]

Am I the only person who didnt know professional dodge ball existed

[@Sooopa_Doopa]

i just found out about 15 minutes ago

[@hecticbeatzz5628]

not the only one bud.

[@vtownboxingfan]

But, the movie tho'? 🤔

[@jones9309]

I finally know what I want to do with my life😬

[@RandallWI]

@@jones9309 😂😂 same my guy, same 🤷🏽‍♂️🤣🤣

[@roganbigballs]

That moment when you realize that we have a professional dodgeball team

[@GustavoCLa]

It's not a professional team. It's just a team.

[@jamesm.3829]

Dodgeball is one of the least weird national teams we probably have. Remember we have a cup stacking team

[@Zamerus]

There's two nations here so I'm questioning which "we" was intended

[@ennex_3]

3:42 He gave him a thumbs up. Canadians really are the nicest 😂

[@PeeedaPan]

whoever labeled it ESPN 8: the ocho deserves a promotion

[@nonamer29]

I wish I could give this comment 2 thumbs up!

[@nostylist5540]

Why not Dwayne Rose thoe 😳

[@mugswrld]

Derrick Wade lmao your profile pic🤣

[@miniviggs5060]

Derrick Wade this is only a thing because of the movie dodgeball

[@dawudgrace3533]

So you mean to tell me that there are people who play dodgeball for a living!?!?!? I was not prepared properly for today's world

[@JC-li8kk]

I’m surprised anyone knows how to play dodgeball since it’s been banned from school for years now.

[@Xuhcutions]

@@JC-li8kk they banned it from my school the year i graduated because some kid lost a few teeth off a face shot but god do i miss a good game of dodgeball

[@Sam-eq4do]

@@Xuhcutions I feel you. Ever since middle school I've wanted to play dodgeball again, but they banned it in my high school -.- and I graduated.

[@samuelwhittenburg8742]

Doubt they do that for a living, not enough money in the sport as you can tell by the audience

[@cgonthebeat3741]

@@JC-li8kk not everywhere my cousin's school plays it every week

[@baileymilligan7663]

All the 8th grade boys when the pe teachers says that they are playing dodgeball

[@ncdozer3103]

Bailey Milligan when dodgeball is banned in the us because it’s too violent

[@uhoh1523]

NC DOZER is it actually banned now? That’s crazy

[@jaisalk4550]

Greyson Schneider nah it’s not banned, i played it last week

[@florn5601]

Same

[@briannajones5652]

@John Smitty You dumbass. It's not banned anywhere.

[@davontes6258]

Nobody: Stephen A Smith: Team USA dodgeball needs to fire their coach and sign melo!

[@recaptoons]

Davonte S nobody chalormane: the u.s is rasict because they have white players

[@Jay-vf8ue]

Ya gem Knksksk huh

[@dirtdiv3r]

nobody: Davonte S: my comments are original and funny!

[@shinigamilord7123]

More meaningful than KD’s rings

[@mrhoz123]

King SIMBA 😂😂😂damn

[@tassassinzzz]

True

[@j.pelectricelectrician5718]

Haha damn Savage But true

[@gohan3448]

More meaningful then the wnba

[@dmfrostusa]

Kimba*

[@vize3387]

Commenting here before this gets randomly recommended to people in a few years

[@elmerwilber3308]

.

[@pleinair6318]

😎

[@ilovekanye8023]

I know this comment is gonna explode in the next 3 years, I just know.

[@INFINITE-AMMO]

Yeet!

[@carsonhouseholder2103]

Yep

[@elmagnificodep]

I bet Team USA’s coach ripped them a new one during halftime. They clearly had to be reminded of the 5 D’s of dodgeball. Dodge, duck, dip, dive, and....dodge!!!

[@KevinP32270]

lolol

[@samer292]

Ha

[@JohnSmith-cm4zy]

ESPN is the G.O.A.T for making ESPN 8 the ocho a real channel 💀💀

[@nicholasalexandermontanez2742]

Did we JUST WITNESS THE BEST COMEBACK IN US DODGEBALL HISTORY ????? USA USA 🇺🇸

[@sharinngan5084]

Nicholas Alexander Montañez As a Canadian, well played America, well played.

[@gaythugsmatter7029]

Liberals on suicide watch

[@skrattzerat5831]

Thought it was Avg. Joes beating Globo Gym the greatest comeback ever

[@keepmovingforward8821]

AMERICA FUCK YEA

[@nicholaslaclaire1919]

@@sharinngan5084 as a American i had no clue this was a thing but well played canada well played

[@tonybryant7823]

Wait legit ESPN 8 lol what the heck lol

[@yourfriendlyneighborhoodsm4708]

anthony bryant Only once a year on August 8th (August 7th this year). It’s fantastic 😂

[@markeeceyoung5291]

No watch the movie dodgeball lol

[@mattmmilli8287]

The ocho

[@tonybryant7823]

@@markeeceyoung5291 I've watched dodgeball just surprised ESPN did this lol.

[@jones9309]

what the heck 😂

[@chrismarston4266]

I barely even payed attention to the actual video, I’ve just been reading all the comments

[@estevangarcia2916]

I can’t believe that this is actually a thing

[@adamb7823]

Watch professional tag

[@sethhw7691]

If your talking about world chase tag it is way more intense and interesting than this lol

[@MKMK-bj2sk]

*Dodgeball for the Olympics*

[@miguelriverajr8263]

I would legit watch.

[@jones9309]

I'm on board shit why not?

[@INFINITE-AMMO]

If they have curling in the Olympics, then they should/could have dodgeball!

[@joedoe6830]

They don't even have Baseball in the Olympics yet so Dodgeball needs to step back

[@INFINITE-AMMO]

@@joedoe6830 LOL, they need to take out curling and batmitten and put in baseball n dodgeball

[@navshawnguron99]

This would be a nice addition to the olympics

[@INFINITE-AMMO]

@Captain America but curling is? This could blow up way bigger than curling. Alot more people across the earth would much rather play/watch dodgeball

[@sagefortei9078]

INFINITE AMMO Yet...........They don’t. Which is why curling is an Olympic sport and dodgeball is a fun PE activity. What the hell is not fucking freeze tag? Simon Says? Get realistic.

[@KennyMcCormick99]

"Joanie loves Chachi!" 🤣

[@thatdenverguy]

I should probably get back to work

[@cloutfisher7714]

thatdenverguy I hope you got back to work after posting this

[@edgaracg865]

Idk why this was on my recommended but I don’t regret watching this

[@cxrtifiedverde7817]

edgar candelario wordd Lmaoo, this is interesting

[@Jay-kn6ne]

patches o'houlihan would be proud 😁🤾‍♂️🏆🥇

[@canyonthiess6917]

Girl: i wonder if he's thinking about me rn 💓💖 Me and the boys:

[@LateDude96]

Out of all the dodgeball comebacks I have seen in my life this has to be the best one!

[@arianagandhi4582]

Average Joe’s still has the greatest comeback in dodgeball history.

[@812JB]

I miss playing dodgeball in the gym. I'm aiming for the head every throw. Lol

[@fungi4591]

You are such a bad person. You know people get hurt like that? Wow what Great person you are

[@JC-li8kk]

And this is why dodgeball is banned from school...

[@Sooopa_Doopa]

You have to alternate between the head and the feet/ankles. And if you gang up on another kid, one aims for the feet/ankles and the other for the face.

[@fungi4591]

@@Sooopa_Doopa no that is wrong. You should aim for anything but the head and away from the groin as well. I'm not sure how many people don't know these rules but those who break them must be reprimanded and disciplined to the highest degree

[@super-xp4pn]

@@fungi4591 you pussy do you really think that a dodgeball hurts?

[@abdullahiabdirasaq730]

"the one sport I don't have to train for " god heard my prayers

[@corbinbishop1991]

I had no idea that ESPN 8: The Ocho was a real thing. I'm flabbergasted.

[@christopherjohnson6291]

I love seeing Benchwarmers come together from all different sports in creating their own this is a lovely piece of the world

[@yourfriendlyneighborhoodsm4708]

I’d much rather watch this than anything on ESPN 2. WNBA? College Baseball? No thanks bro 😂

[@Alr1ghtyThen]

There's even professional tag competitions. I'm living my life completely wrong.

[@mauricejohnson1068]

Alrighty Then! 😂😂😂😭fr?

[@Alr1ghtyThen]

@@mauricejohnson1068 all facts. No lies

[@yourfriendlyneighborhoodsm4708]

Maurice Johnson Yup. Chase tag dude. And it’s LEGIT. Do yourself a favor and watch some highlights. Those dudes are no joke

[@timmyg77]

Rather watch this than our giants lol

[@NoahNTG]

In 1 video I learned so many things 1. Dogeball is a sport 2. ESPN 8 is a thing 3. I havent watched a wnba game in my life

[@clayedwards10]

Are we not going to talk about how this was aired on ESPN 8

[@jones9309]

3:44 "Things just got pretty real pretty quick." 😂

[@yourfriendlyneighborhoodsm4708]

Canada blew a 12-2 lead

[@vtownboxingfan]

They were soooo cocky the first half 🤣

[@BiggestKornFan1993]

Great sportsmanship at 3:43 appreciating USA's catch

[@kareemalmond]

2:01 That one guy was that threw the ball at him after he was out was like “This is for getting me out last round”

[@milsonaqui]

What a comeback Cotton! ESPN Ocho!

[@gr8esthandleever]

I feel shocked! 😎

[@siegesgaming5163]

F'n a Cotton... F'N A!

[@D3xterJettster]

That's rad 😎

[@temeos8049]

Team Canada forgot about the Five D's of dodgeball. Dodge, duck, dip, dive, and...dodge.

[@mickclean3413]

What up abt D?! As in protect deez nutz

[@ray.gene.bowner]

Has anyone ever played scooter soccer in middle school? I think that should be a broadcasted physical activity/sport on ESPN

[@ntstick06]

I forgot all about playing that, until just now! Man grade school PE was awesome back in the day!

[@marks9949]

"This is Blade, Lazer, Blazer. I believe you've my fitness conciglierie MI'SHEL. oh AND I ALMOST FORGOT- our last player. Fran Stalinovskovichdavidovitchsky" ಠ╭╮ಠ

[@jonathandravis6013]

“Oh hey White. I didn’t know Nazi camp got out this early. Did you cut short arts and crafts time?” “Yes we did!”

[@GRITBONE]

🎶🎶 "LADY IN RED" 🎶🎶

[@Diablo666644]

And the USA team goes down 12-2 That's a bold strategy Cotton, let's see if it pays off!

[@henryq2666]

Well damn, i think I like competitive dodgeball now. Thanks KZbin algorithm!

[@BigAirToy]

I always thought ESPN 8: The Ocho was a joke on dodgeball the movie HAHA

[@sik59rt]

Glad it didn’t go into OT. The middle school had a basketball game that night

[@ChandlerTingle]

I’m shocked no one wasn’t charged for assault😂😂

[@brybry865]

bro facts they trying to kill each other

[@okayyyy8028]

Ok

[@Sooopa_Doopa]

aggravated assault

[@BC-wz7rq]

Lmao

[@goead]

NINE LIVES DA MOVEMENT you just have to be that person

[@samuelrios1738]

That was so much fun, brought back memories. Who doesn't love dodgeball!

[@JC-li8kk]

Someone must hate it b/c it’s been banned from school for over a decade now.

[@Sam-eq4do]

@@JC-li8kk people have gotten soft nowadays. Some parents probably complained and they've been completely removed from the school system

[@angel_-_4048]

Samuel Rios I loved nailing people as hard as I could throw it 🤣🤣

[@lenzcone]

Girls playing dodgeball: ew no im gonna get hit in the face *Boys playing dodgeball :*

[@a_ghoul]

this meme has just become sexist at this point

[@montagez3651]

@@a_ghoul I mean it was always sexist, but funny.

[@Ryan-yr6hs]

a_ghoul sexist but true

[@clutchturkey5781]

I've played in dodgeball leagues before... don't underestimate the girls especially those that have softball experience

[@MeanBeanComedy]

Sooooo...Is this going to be in the Olympics next year??

[@thebigchap101]

Mean Bean Productions YES

[@CommadoBro]

If thats the case where are the try outs i was like the t-800 on the court when it came to dodgeball

[@Eddie53172]

“Its a bold strategy cotton, let’s see if it pays off for them.”

[@nikes4444]

The Canadian Falcons 😂

[@cloutfisher7714]

The Canadian Warriors 😂

[@aarontait9270]

I've never been more patriotic! USA!!!

[@JirenUS]

"That’s a bold move Cotton"

[@mrhoz123]

Yooooo this is really a sport😂😂😂

[@wowbruh2511]

I think you mean it's really a pro sport. Cause we all played this in elementary 😂

[@divine02759]

Why not?

[@memesarelife2572]

Best Moment in Sports History

[@emeraldo]

Was it a coincidence that this was in ESPN 8??? "THEEEE OCHO!!" 😂😂😂

[@rigobertosolorzano8568]

ESPN if it's almost a sport we've got it here! The Ocho!

[@DayneAW]

Holy shit!!! The only time I've been more hype, than while watching this dodgeball match....is the corn hole tournaments on ESPN2.

[@victorlott512]

I’ve never seen someone get that excited over dodge ball😭😭😂 0:17

[@michaelbarrella3043]

Dude I thought ESPN 8 was just a dodgeball joke. Lol this is too good!

[@chancebates6821]

The Ocho lol

[@isaacperlich]

This is the exact thing I expect to see on ESPN 8.

[@kellengaskill2085]

It must be hard for Canada to be so close to greatness all the time

[@fk8495]

They did win nba finals

[@elisunday7298]

I would love to see Brett Favre show up on the USA side. Wait, what JaMarcus Russell up to?

[@davidchavez7242]

No one: Hisoka: “bungee has the properties of both rubber and gum”

[@chocolatemoose7761]

LOL. Classic.

[@george-0197]

These are the guys in high school you hated and respected so much

[@ZzLiGHTNiNGzZ]

One of my favorite games ever. Dodgeball

[@quintonhood4961]

How many ESPN's are there?😂

[@yourfriendlyneighborhoodsm4708]

Quinton Hood This was actually a Block on ESPN 2 for one day. But coincidentally there are actually 8 espn channels

[@LaernHowToSpell]

I'm guessing at least 8

[@HughJazz13]

THE OCHO

[@vamoscruceros]

@@yourfriendlyneighborhoodsm4708 ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNEWS, ESPNU, ESPN Deportes, ESPN Classic, SEC Network, ACC Network, Longhorn Network, and Goal Line/Bases Loaded (the last of which only broadcasts seasonally). I'm not counting the ESPN3 streaming service in that it is technically not a linear channel, but a platform like ESPN Plus that has multiple events streaming at one time.

[@GRITBONE]

Been waiting for this video ever since seeing the article in the Obscure Sports Quarterly.

[@KevinP32270]

FREAKING EPIC.

[@JC-li8kk]

Public schools: We need you to teach competitive team sports. Also public schools: Don’t you dare play dodgeball.

[@mrtymin3024]

Not gone lie this is more entertaining than the WNBA🤣🤣

[@KJ-vu2wd]

Habadashtrious yet any female in the WNBA makes more money than u🤷🏽‍♂️

[@ghosthenson7759]

This is amazing!

[@1teamski]

Patches O'Houlihan would be proud! Way to go USA!

[@3beamdreams]

This is the best Canada has to offer ? Where do I sign up ?😂

[@9sehyo]

This is like the Golden State Warriors Blowing A 3-1 Lead

[@mrstl3000]

Man brings back memories i loved this game used to try to throw that ball hard asf

[@stinkpickles779]

6:12 *voicecrack*

[@chodendrake617]

Imagine if actual athletes did this, I think we might have something here.

[@jovangrant6053]

They are actual athletes moron

[@noahlove1955]

Anyone else making sure this wasn’t an onion video

[@bobbyward2440]

Oh in sure it's real. I just watched 20 minutes of professional tag before this also lol

[@salmay4266]

This looks so much fun

[@michaelhogg324]

Dodgeball is so AWESOME!

[@Shuggy]

I'd watch this one video every day for the rest of my life before I watch the WNBA

[@robertbertram5158]

121 Canadians have watched this video.

[@huntero2135]

Watching this live was so electric

[@bayareacertified]

What a crowd

[@JS-qj1rp]

Grown Men Playing Recess: The Tournament lol. Why is this on my feed

[@GenericYoutubeUserName]

The Average Joes overcame a 5-1 man deficit in the semifinals and then a 4-1 deficit against a stacked Globo Gym in the finals but this is cool I guess

[@yourfriendlyneighborhoodsm4708]

andy wong This was Clearly meant to be a warmup. They showed that right after this came on

[@GenericYoutubeUserName]

Your Friendly Neighborhood Smark what?

[@serge4692]

I had no idea this was a thing, but I’m so glad I found it.

[@marvet9573]

Yoooooooo i just peeped the espn the ocho reference 😂😂😂that made my day