Beat the Streets Thread (Askren v. Burroughs)

My predictions are below. I skip matches where I don’t know enough to make an informed prediction.

Mueller v. Pic: They are near equal in freestyle (Mueller’s higher NCAA finish notwithstanding). But, Mueller has some more notable freestyle success, so I favor him.

Ashnault v. Green: Incredibly interesting match. Green just beat Nolf, but lost to a last second comeback in the finals of the US Open. He is a multi-time world medalist, but he does seem like he is losing a step. Ashnault is a stud and his position is excellent. Still, it’s hard to pick him over a guy who is two weeks off beating Nolf. Pick: Green.

Snyder beats Randhawa.

Gwiz beats White.

Colon v. Suriano is really interesting. Colon’s best weapons are on top, and it’s possible that he isn’t able to take down Suriano. But, at this point, he is too hot and too good not to be favored.

Taylor and Cox run through their opponents.

Yianni D. v. Bajrang is the best match of the night and it’s not close. Bajrang has been wrestling out of this world recently and his pace is remarkable. But, Yianni just beat Oliver, Molinaro, and Zain–an incredible accomplishment. Bajrang’s best weapon–pace–shouldn’t matter too much against a guy who doesn’t tire. I think the keys to beating Yianni are upper body attacks or doubles and I’m not sure Bajrang brings that. I’m picking Yianni to beat the world number one.

Burroughs beats Askren, but that doesn’t mean I’m not exciting. Askren is always dangerous.

....just cancelled my Flo account.  They switched up their format and it’s impossible to find anything.  Very disappointed.

I’ve cancelled my account before. Ultimately, I resubscribed because of the amount of content that is unique to them. But, seriously, fuck Flo sometimes.

wiggum - I've cancelled my account before. Ultimately, I resubscribed because of the amount of content that is unique to them. But, seriously, fuck Flo sometimes.

The search engine couldn’t even pull up Funky.  I lost my shit

^^Did you look up ‘the funk’? That’s the name of the film. Also, they have a “films” section.

This card is more interesting than any upcoming UFC I’ve seen.

forrestfan - This card is more interesting than any upcoming UFC I've seen.

Beat the Streets consistently comes through. They are must-see-tv for a great cause and the wrestling community goes all out.

Even this time, the BTS organizer totally fucked up their initial concept: NCAA v. Senior Champs. Only Green v. Ashnault and Suriano v. Colon fit that billing. But they respond to their fuck ups by bringing in Ben Askren and Bajrang. I mean, how can you not love that creativity.

For anyone who isn’t too familiar with wrestling, the most interesting matches are Ashnault/Green, Suriano/Colon, Burroughs/Askren, and Bajrang/Yianni. Of those, only Burroughs v. Askren is ‘easy’ to pick.

Also worth noting that BTS was the international coming out party for a young Kyle Synder (despite losing, he looked amazing) and Burroughs. Is Yianni the next great star?

I’ll also add that BTS nails the formula. If you’re going to have a “gimmick match” like Burroughs v. Askren (or DC v. Brock for MMA), then match up is a totally legit match like Yianni v. Bajrang.

wiggum - ^^Did you look up 'the funk'? That's the name of the film. Also, they have a "films" section.

The “films” section was gone on my apple tv ap

When is this wrestling event

forrestfan - This card is more interesting than any upcoming UFC I've seen.

Sheeeeet

I don’t watch enough wrestling to get flo tv, anywhere else to watch? 

Really want to see Ben wrestle 

It’s May 6.

Unfortunately, no way to watch but Flo or in person.

Stu Cazzo - 
wiggum - ^^Did you look up 'the funk'? That's the name of the film. Also, they have a "films" section.

The “films” section was gone on my apple tv ap

So dumb.

You can at least link your computer to your TV, right? Should work that way.

Can you fellers keep me up to date on results?  Thanks. 

^^Yes. I’ll post here.

I’d pay 100 bucks to watch it if askren Jordan was folkstyle 

In for result and possible video

Vikingknee - 

I’d pay 100 bucks to watch it if askren Jordan was folkstyle 

me too