Agreed ... this year is Austin’s year and it’s quite obvious ... he effectively can shoot from either side and just proved It by mopping the mat with a national champ and Olympic hopeful ... Fix might give him some noise but will get trashed on his feet against Austin
Since 2017, DeSanto has beaten Spencer Lee, Micic, Suriano, Gomez, Bravo-Young (twice), Lizak (twice), and now Gross. This kid’s belief in himself is off the charts. He is absolutely fearless.
I think Gross made the mistake of letting DeSanto in on his legs thinking he could just out scramble him. DeSanto was obviously prepared for that. Can't wait to see the rematch in March and the adjustments these guys make.
That's how gross wrestles but desantos finishes were just clean...and anytime they got in a scramble situation austin was smart and didnt keep scrambling just got to a stalemate position and waited...it was a very smart match
Much props and congratulations to Desanto. He’s been working for this point for so long that he didn’t know how to react and celebrate an awesome, big win over a number 1 ranked wrestler. Outstanding job for Desanto. Keep up the great work.
They were big rivals in high school. Desanto beating Lee in the state finals as a senior to give Lee his only HS loss. You can credit Lee for helping Brands recruit DeSanto when he transferred from Drexel
@@ogot344 exactly, he stayed solid and didnt play gross game...there some situations where he just stalemated it our instead of getting greedy, gross is dangerous in those scrambles but desanto didnt take the bait..smart match
@@Suave121 or he just lost to a hammer that is showing signs of maturity and was in on his left handed HI c and finished like a beast! When you wrestle elite guys all the time it happens.
@@MMA-VET170 I believe it lol. Desanto beats him 10 putts 10 times but it's still pre season. Maybe he will look better at NCAAs. Desanto is winning it tho
That third period was a chess match. For Gross not enough time, for DeSanto it must have seemed forever. Great match. The key for both beat them the last time you see them at Nationals. It's just as excited to watch Spencer Lee cheer for his teammate. I can't wait to see how Roman Bravo Young does against them. DeSanto overwhelmed him for 2 periods last year at NCAA. Once again 133 and 165 are looking to being the thoughest weight classes. ( No disrespect to the others. )
133 is just RBY, Gross, and Desanto this year. It’ll be a tossup between who takes the top three spots but I think Desanto will pull through and win it all
DeSanto reassuring the crowd with a "don't worry, I've got this..." gesture the same way Chong Li did to the crowd in Bloodsport before he finished off an opponent.
Cut YT your not actually serious right? He gave fix one of his closest matches of the season last year, he beat suriano in a dual meet, he beat SPENCER LEE in the state finals his senior year anyone that doesn’t think desanto is a championship contender is a complete fool
@@thomasmckeown1556 I'm just saying the way he acted last year it just suprised me he made it this far without getting booted of a team and being a number 1 contender like jeez man dont be so salty
People saying Gross looking tired but honestly this is how he always wrestles. Stands high in his stance, wants to turn your shots against you. Desanto was just ready for it and knew how to finish.
Who else watched this on their smart tv first.. ??? Both wrestlers dont look to be in season form yet... Santo stalled the whole 3rd, but it was in his favor to do so
@@michaelnorth2055 Again, I dont think he's in his best form of hinself... they both can still get better by Jan and Feb.. no knock against seth... Lets see if Desanto carries this into later this season And make finals in NCAA.. im rooting for him
Is it possible Desanto improved since last year? Guy is an animal, I'm sure his practice work ethic is the same as his matches. Maybe he improved so much he is at another level. I think that's possible. Maybe he was underrated at the two seed.
Ummm... am I the only one not thinking Desanto stalled? Looked like he was working caustiously.. but well within reason. Besides he kept his base for most the third period.
Yeah I know, desanto would never do that to anyone, he certainly wouldnt do that to anyone from Michigan at least and if he did he would make sure it definitely wasnt televised at the biggest and most viewed wrestling tournament in the world.....
I would not say he tried to pop Desanto's shoulder out. That is an olympic arm bar, and when it is done with power and force that is the perception it gives you . That was not an illegal arm bar. Gable used it at the olympics. No body is going to give you their arm to get pinned. You have to snatch it from your opponent who is probably grabbing his own singlet and like any other move that is forced it is not going to look pretty
gabe duchesneau probably because gross is like 5’7 and cuts to 133 and 125. Dude is probably the tallest 133 out there and cuts so much weight. Probably not the best for the cardio
@@blackhair8995 yup....desanto showed his IQ and gross was getting good positions for turns but couldn't get it because of desantos amazing defense. I don't think he cared about the late turn attempt because he appreciates hard wrestling. I know it's early but I hope we get to see him against the Russians, Iranians, Cubans, and all other international competition
Hot Whisky not sure why he would do that after having plenty of success here in Missouri with Brian smith and his dad mike here to coach him. I had no idea he even did that . Wow
Everyone makikng excuses for gross. It was not a lack of anything on gross's part. He won a national championship and I assure you he has not gotten worse. His opposition has gotten better.
I had edibles before one of my big regional tournaments in NAIA wrestling.... did exactly that I was tired and dazed .. got upset big time twice in a row
Lol, not an upset? Seth gross national champ vs 6th place finisher...that's like saying bo nickel losing to the #2 guy is hardly an upset...desanto was clearly not expected to win this match by many people, except austin himself
This reminds me of when DeSanto beat Suriano during the regular season last year, don't get me wrong DeSanto is a beast but we all know it only matters in March...
not illegal just with power. That was not an illegal arm bar. It is an olympic arm bar and Gable used it at the olympics. No body is going to give you their arm to get pinned. you have to snatch it from your opponent who is probably grabbing his own singlet and like any other move that is forced it is not going to look pretty
Geez Seth gross can beat him. Just needs to work his offense and defend better can’t let desanto in on your legs that easy. Gross will make adjustments and will be back
I'm a huge Desanto fan 🐐🐐 but I fully believe Gross was sucked up from his cut down to 57kg and had some great matches at Farrell. Desanto beats him 10 outta 10 times but cant help that Gross has been busy and it takes a toll on your body. Who knows how he would have been if he didnt wrestle at Farrell.
Big upset ? 1 vs 2 in Carver lmao. Gross is funky man like Askren. Baits that lead leg out let’s u have it cuz he’s comfy working those shin wizzers and re attacking the back foot to create his own shot.
joshua B enough with giving excuses to top guys, the better guy won that night, losing is a part of wrestling and gross lost fair and square. He’ll likely adapt wrestle a better match than that though.
I never said anything to the contrary. All I implied was Gross did not look like himself. "Desanto wrestled a pretty good match....." Those were my words. Not sure how you failed to understand that....
Why does Iowa not get hit with stalling when they stand behind a guy with no mat return or when they put there head in the mat and hide. Why is this country in love with those guys. Just about disgusting.
i give DeSanto props, he controlled his temper and kept his composure. I think if he can stay focused he may very well be this years nat. champ
What about daton fix?
Agreed ... this year is Austin’s year and it’s quite obvious ... he effectively can shoot from either side and just proved It by mopping the mat with a national champ and Olympic hopeful ... Fix might give him some noise but will get trashed on his feet against Austin
Ima go ahead n call it, Cuz is getting quite beefy...
@@mirzad19882 he took an olympic redshirt
Mirza Dobojcic fix is Olympic redshirting
Since 2017, DeSanto has beaten Spencer Lee, Micic, Suriano, Gomez, Bravo-Young (twice), Lizak (twice), and now Gross. This kid’s belief in himself is off the charts. He is absolutely fearless.
Wait when did he beat Micic? Could've sworn he had 2 losses to.him at NCAA tourney
He never beat Micic.
@@mirzad19882 yeah he did the 1st time they met at Cliff Keen. Desanto won 22-10.
Mirza Dobojcic he beat Micic pretty badly actually
My bad. You right. I forget he was on Drexel.
Desanto probably has Spencer Lee tilting him everyday at practice so in comparison this was a cake walk.
Marco Brown the most underrated comment 💯
They hated each other in high school so to see Spencer pumped up for him is nice to see
Lmao tilting, so you play fighting games or something? But for real you're right lol
Marco Brown I went to go watch their practice and he doesn’t practice with spencer
@@Chasearabbi spencer didn't even know him wym
Desanto is a freaking animal, 100% effort start to finish.
That fireman’s carry to back door for 2 was lit af I got goose bumps
I think Gross made the mistake of letting DeSanto in on his legs thinking he could just out scramble him. DeSanto was obviously prepared for that. Can't wait to see the rematch in March and the adjustments these guys make.
That's how gross wrestles but desantos finishes were just clean...and anytime they got in a scramble situation austin was smart and didnt keep scrambling just got to a stalemate position and waited...it was a very smart match
Cannot believe desanto went for the magic stick! Love it!
So glad to see Austin mature! His work was flawless and his attitude exactly what I expect from a champion. Way to go kid!!!
DeSanto beating two national champions now - kid has evolved
Now it’s his time
This year national champ !!!
Did I just watch desanto wrestle... Smart?
I love the way desanto looks in the camera after the match😂
6:48 "I need two guys wrestling I got no one right now"
At 2:49 that was the slowest shot I’ve ever seen and he still got in on it 😭😂
John Kohai he was wrestling carefully due to gross’ great leg defense which wasn’t there today
Seth gross leg defense is great. He had to finish on his feet
That was Very Weird...
Austin's hand was on his leg and Seth fell forward slightly, then Austin level changed after that.. which gave off the impression of a "slow" shot
@@zemaiorpittman5806 looked poor here
Much props and congratulations to Desanto. He’s been working for this point for so long that he didn’t know how to react and celebrate an awesome, big win over a number 1 ranked wrestler. Outstanding job for Desanto. Keep up the great work.
First two shots desanto took looked slow motion and awkward, still scored tho
RVONL yeah not knocking it at all, just looked a little awkward
Isn't Austin boarderline artisticlo?
gross looked weak
So strange seeing Lee cheer for Desanto.... those battles in practice must be insane!
They were big rivals in high school. Desanto beating Lee in the state finals as a senior to give Lee his only HS loss. You can credit Lee for helping Brands recruit DeSanto when he transferred from Drexel
DeSanto our hero 😍😍😍🥳
Kids really cleaned up his act since last year
Seth Gross looked lethargic the whole match, obviously wasn't his best day.
Coach Plays I disagree he always gives people legs he just wasn’t used to people finishing correctly despite his funk
Yeah sure! 😂
@@ogot344 exactly, he stayed solid and didnt play gross game...there some situations where he just stalemated it our instead of getting greedy, gross is dangerous in those scrambles but desanto didnt take the bait..smart match
any other mma ppl just realized how fast paced and exciting wrestling is
in mmaa "pin" doesnt score, so they hold that poaition in mma while looking for submission etc
What was wrong with Seth he needs to work on his finishes but good job desanto going after it
He just got done cutting to 57kg and wrestled some good guys not too long ago. He might be sucked up
@@Suave121 or he just lost to a hammer that is showing signs of maturity and was in on his left handed HI c and finished like a beast! When you wrestle elite guys all the time it happens.
@@MMA-VET170 I believe it lol. Desanto beats him 10 putts 10 times but it's still pre season. Maybe he will look better at NCAAs. Desanto is winning it tho
@@Suave121 DeSantos an animal! But imho MICIC really is the man at this weight but we know why he's not wrestling..
@@MMA-VET170 interesting. Do you think he beats suriano healthy?
That third period was a chess match. For Gross not enough time, for DeSanto it must have seemed forever. Great match.
The key for both beat them the last time you see them at Nationals. It's just as excited to watch Spencer Lee cheer for his teammate.
I can't wait to see how Roman Bravo Young does against them. DeSanto overwhelmed him for 2 periods last year at NCAA. Once again 133 and 165 are looking to being the thoughest weight classes. ( No disrespect to the others. )
133 is just RBY, Gross, and Desanto this year. It’ll be a tossup between who takes the top three spots but I think Desanto will pull through and win it all
Going for the arm snap at the last moment lol!!! Wooooo let’s go desanto!!!!!! Favorite wrestler of 2019
DeSanto reassuring the crowd with a "don't worry, I've got this..." gesture the same way Chong Li did to the crowd in Bloodsport before he finished off an opponent.
Who else loved to see desanto mature over the years
Who ever thought Desanto as a 1 seed
Got to give it to the kid, he's a hard worker
Cut YT your not actually serious right? He gave fix one of his closest matches of the season last year, he beat suriano in a dual meet, he beat SPENCER LEE in the state finals his senior year anyone that doesn’t think desanto is a championship contender is a complete fool
@@thomasmckeown1556 I'm just saying the way he acted last year it just suprised me he made it this far without getting booted of a team and being a number 1 contender like jeez man dont be so salty
Mitchell Heath still made to pa state finals so couldn’t be too bad
Olympic redshirts are gone though. It isnt that surprising this year.
Desanto looks more composed this year. Great match for him
Man I love desanto
People saying Gross looking tired but honestly this is how he always wrestles. Stands high in his stance, wants to turn your shots against you. Desanto was just ready for it and knew how to finish.
Seth looks so sickly and tired the whole match but go DeSanto he clearly wanted it more hopefully he can keep this moment for NCAAs
cant say he wanted it more. I just don not think Gross adjusted as well as Santos
That's what happens when Desanto mixes it up. Bad Dude right there. He will always be my favorite.
Who else watched this on their smart tv first.. ??? Both wrestlers dont look to be in season form yet... Santo stalled the whole 3rd, but it was in his favor to do so
Seth just beat 3 former ncaa champs in one tournament a few weeks ago, bud.
@@michaelnorth2055 Again, I dont think he's in his best form of hinself... they both can still get better by Jan and Feb.. no knock against seth... Lets see if Desanto carries this into later this season And make finals in NCAA.. im rooting for him
@@cashrules520 DeSanto is a L E G E N D my dude
Is it possible Desanto improved since last year? Guy is an animal, I'm sure his practice work ethic is the same as his matches.
Maybe he improved so much he is at another level.
I think that's possible.
Maybe he was underrated at the two seed.
Ummm... am I the only one not thinking Desanto stalled? Looked like he was working caustiously.. but well within reason. Besides he kept his base for most the third period.
I love watching the Brands bros in the back lol
they are entertaining and obviously get into the whole limelight of being center stage
Will be interested to see the adjustments these two make, especially Gross, for the next time they meet up.
Last year desanto's temper might have ended gross
He was respectful this time this is cool
Totally different desanto, neutral looks great, no more one trick firemans, haven't watched much college yet this year has his bottom improved
Seth Gross gave so much opening space and he kinda spaced out many times.
Jaydin Eierman’s face is like a little kid he’s smiling so hard and just bouncing
Gross did not look like himself. Props to DeSanto he wrestled tough and wrestled to win.
Desanto better win it this year because when Fix & Suriano back in the mix it'll be really tough.
@8:20 I lost all respect for Gross, he initially tried to pop DeSantos' shoulder out
Let's not act desantos has never tried to do that to an opponent
Yeah I know, desanto would never do that to anyone, he certainly wouldnt do that to anyone from Michigan at least and if he did he would make sure it definitely wasnt televised at the biggest and most viewed wrestling tournament in the world.....
@@MrMark945 cry more baby
@@ImOnlySIeeping why am I crying I think I'm agreeing with you I said desanto would never do that...
I would not say he tried to pop Desanto's shoulder out. That is an olympic arm bar, and when it is done with power and force that is the perception it gives you . That was not an illegal arm bar. Gable used it at the olympics. No body is going to give you their arm to get pinned. You have to snatch it from your opponent who is probably grabbing his own singlet and like any other move that is forced it is not going to look pretty
It's awesome to see former Hawkeyes like Cory Clark and Matt McDonough around the Hawkeye team.
3:47 anyone notice in the corner that Cory Clark is watching?
De santo is a major warrior-he knows how to channel anger.
Gross just seemed off, great match by desanto tho
gabe duchesneau probably because gross is like 5’7 and cuts to 133 and 125. Dude is probably the tallest 133 out there and cuts so much weight. Probably not the best for the cardio
gabe duchesneau enough with the excuses, the better wrestler won that night lmao
Actually he doesn’t cut as much as desento for 33. Gross is legal to go 125.5 and desento is legal to 130.8 so he’s much closer to his body limit
@@blackhair8995 yup....desanto showed his IQ and gross was getting good positions for turns but couldn't get it because of desantos amazing defense. I don't think he cared about the late turn attempt because he appreciates hard wrestling. I know it's early but I hope we get to see him against the Russians, Iranians, Cubans, and all other international competition
@@jakedurham8390 isnt micic taller?
Their pictures make them look like innocent kids but then they turn out to be wrestlers
Who else loves the commentators voice
That is Tim Johnson
@@flipjohnson8940 thanks
Anyone here after Gross beat DeSanto in midlands ?
DrEam to with the best wrestling I have seen all year! Great job!
Hol up that’s jaydin eierman during Spencer’s interview
Transferred to Iowa.
i thought that was him too!
Hot Whisky not sure why he would do that after having plenty of success here in Missouri with Brian smith and his dad mike here to coach him.
I had no idea he even did that . Wow
@@FraldinhoBJJ Could possibly have more to do with access to freestyle training partners.
He is one of my favorite wrestlers all time can't wait to see him with Iowa!
Everyone makikng excuses for gross. It was not a lack of anything on gross's part. He won a national championship and I assure you he has not gotten worse. His opposition has gotten better.
Did Gross eat edibles before this?? something aint right
Kos Kos that’s what I’m saying he looks tired and slow
Got done with a big cut and desantos pace is crazy...not a good combination
I had edibles before one of my big regional tournaments in NAIA wrestling.... did exactly that I was tired and dazed .. got upset big time twice in a row
I read a post about how colors effect how your mentality is, red makes you more aggressive and pink calms you down
Upset alert? DeSanto is #2, hardly an upset.
Lol, not an upset? Seth gross national champ vs 6th place finisher...that's like saying bo nickel losing to the #2 guy is hardly an upset...desanto was clearly not expected to win this match by many people, except austin himself
This is why we have the best team in the country baby
Where was riding time?
That wouldn't of helped. 1 point
It got added at the end...you know...that's how riding time works
The last time my guy put it all together! I wanted him to be the champ so bad! Hope he's still grinding away somewhere!
He’s still wrestling, I saw him wrestling a match in freestyle and he’s gotten better too.
Stone walling here. Desanto strikes me as a very slow but steady wrestler, very un-flashy but perfect fundamentals
Some bad boys there now.
DeSanto is a badass
still underrated?
This reminds me of when DeSanto beat Suriano during the regular season last year, don't get me wrong DeSanto is a beast but we all know it only matters in March...
3:42 is that Jaydin Eierman standing next to Cory Clark?
DeSanto owned Gross. Gross went dirty on him with that illegal arm bar.
not illegal just with power. That was not an illegal arm bar. It is an olympic arm bar and Gable used it at the olympics. No body is going to give you their arm to get pinned. you have to snatch it from your opponent who is probably grabbing his own singlet and like any other move that is forced it is not going to look pretty
is that a hardwood floor?!
Geez Seth gross can beat him. Just needs to work his offense and defend better can’t let desanto in on your legs that easy. Gross will make adjustments and will be back
8:20 Seth trying to rip arm out of desanto’s socket?
The champion knows the armbar is useless if you can get their leg especially around the knee !! Good job Austin 👍
Is nobody going to talk about 8:22 where it looks like Gross tries to rip Desanto’s shoulder out because he knew he had lost?
Looks like a stop animation
seth gross thumbnails are always him in that same awkward position bent slightly over lol.
Desantass
So what you're saying is Desanto needs to go 57KG for USA?
WheresTheTuna if he can make it
Some good old wrastling
Spencer Lee bleeds black and gold. Gables edge all the way!
I am not sure how a second stall on Iowa in period 3 was not called. That was stalling 100% for basically the entire period by Iowa.
And that's relevant how? He could have given up a third stalling...and been fine...was that somehow supposed to win gross the match
I think the ref should call it fairly, even if it will have no effect on the win or loss of the match.
@@bobsmith3197 lol ok bob, go back to the jv tournament now
mark94555 how far did u go bub.... I was a national champ in Greco and freestyle 👍
Didn’t Seth gross miss the whole last season with an injury?
Cookazor yes
What if he broke his arm?
Props to Desanto but Gross is coming back from a weight cut and wrestling freestyle. I say Gross takes it their next meeting.
Gonna be a humdinger late Feb & mid-March
Remember when Seth was a Hawkeye? Who remembers why he transferred?
ryan he was kicked off the team.
@@dnewman62 but why?
He was arrested for stealing. Bono recruited him to South Dakota State and he really got back on track, straightening out his life.
Chuck Norris checks under his bed for Austin DeSanto every night
Hey all you Desanto haters. Que all the Gross excuses in 3, 2, 1.......
Andres Sandoval I have yet to hear anyone make a Gross excuse. Desanto is the real deal. Gross just lost his Hodge in this match.
I'm a huge Desanto fan 🐐🐐 but I fully believe Gross was sucked up from his cut down to 57kg and had some great matches at Farrell. Desanto beats him 10 outta 10 times but cant help that Gross has been busy and it takes a toll on your body. Who knows how he would have been if he didnt wrestle at Farrell.
Jair Suchite I definitely would not say 10 out of 10 times maybe 6 out of 10 times
@@lobster1340 You literally scrolled past Daniel's post directly above...and still made this comment...lol get outta here
Hi
Gross needs to have a stance of a number ranked wrestler. His stance cost him the match.
Seth Gross transferred out of Iowa and Desanto transferred in
Umm. He was dismissed ,kicked off the team because of several criminal charges(burglary) along with 2 other Iowa recruits.
damn either desanto or god really wore seth gross out, but it's quite a coincidence that those two are the same person...
Big upset ? 1 vs 2 in Carver lmao. Gross is funky man like Askren. Baits that lead leg out let’s u have it cuz he’s comfy working those shin wizzers and re attacking the back foot to create his own shot.
Besides the obvious sign that Gross was not 100%, Desanto wrestled a pretty good match.
joshua B Yeah he looked fatigued
Probably the shock of getting taken down took the wind out of him
joshua B enough with giving excuses to top guys, the better guy won that night, losing is a part of wrestling and gross lost fair and square. He’ll likely adapt wrestle a better match than that though.
I never said anything to the contrary. All I implied was Gross did not look like himself. "Desanto wrestled a pretty good match....." Those were my words. Not sure how you failed to understand that....
Gross should have been a hawkeye, but he pisssed that away
Why did seth wrestle this bad 😂
not bad wrestling as it was just not smart wrestling
Lol Austin
Gross is noticeably tired. Good match though.
Shucks
Gross looks too small for 133
Gross looked bad.....
no desanto make him look bad.
Gross looks like, well, gross 😃
Gross shoots more he’s better
Why does Iowa not get hit with stalling when they stand behind a guy with no mat return or when they put there head in the mat and hide. Why is this country in love with those guys. Just about disgusting.