battling bodies 7
MATCH 1
Simon Jackson Vs. Max Anderson
Simon Jackson 6í 174 20yo
Max Anderson 5í11î 179 20yo
Simon (black speedos) watched one of Maxís (red speedos) matches and was sure that he could easily beat Max. Simon was very confident that his High School training, intensity and awesome head scissors could defeat Max. Simon was totally ready and psyched for this match. Max is easy going, not cocky or presumptious. He took Simon very seriously, although he felt from the first time they met that he (Max) could handle Simon easily.
Well, they watch each other warm up and Simon became a little more skeptical when he saw the defined muscular development of Max, especially his legs. They start with a great takedown, reversal, and Max throws in a tight body scissors. Simon struggles and eventually gets to his feet to break the hold ñ only to get brought back to the mat by a tight head lock by Max. Max more than proves that he can handle ìrealî wrestlers. He tosses Simon more than anyone has since Marlon Clemons. Simon is totally surprised at the power of the bodybuilder and Simon works to get the toughest moves he has ever used in an NHB BATTLE. Max counters them all and manages to keep bringing Simon to the mat and getting control. Simon is more than just frustrated. He totally hates to lose any match, especially one he thinks he should win to begin with.
When these guys left each other, later that day, Simon said to Max : ì You can beat you will see me againî. NHB is looking forward to this rematch.
MATCH 2
Enrique Tallos Vs. Paul Ritacco
Enrique Tallos 5í6î 134 18yo
Paul Ritacco 5í9î 137 18yo
Once again Enrique (purple speedos) brought one of his school chums to wrestle. Paul (black speedos) is a great runner, as is Enrique. He did some wrestling in Junior High and he was totally psyched to take on Enrique. Paul just came to the Chicago Mat Room to watch a match or two. After he did, he started fooling around with Enrique and then begged NHB to give him the match. This is one of those matches that goes a full 30 minutes without a break, stop or pause, and only one submission at the end.
These two wrestlers are as evenly matched as we can find, both in awesome shape, tough and both with an ìI must winî attitude. Enrique has been practicing and actively looking for young guys that he can wrestle and he sure found a worthy opponent in Paul. Early on in the match, Paul gets caught in a tight scissors right across his throat. We thought it was all over. Enrique had him real good and he was choking Paul out with his legs. But Paul proved to be real tough and would not give up. He keeps working for his own head scissors on Enrique and eventually gets out of the scissors. Itís give and take all the way in this one ñ but there is a definite winner. Exhaustion, fatigue, tired muscles and frustration all lead up to this win. The tougher wrestler is completely chosen and proves his ability.
This is without a doubt one of the best NHB BATTLE matches you will ever see. These lightweights give their all -- and then some.