abas's knee was torn going in. He still took out Simmons and Azevedo en route to Cejudo so while a torn ACL is never a small deal, it didn't seem to bother him much during those matches. In my opinion Cejudo did focus on the knee but not in an blatently illegal manner. Its a grey area though. I would say that Abas's conditioning also played a part in the third match. I believe abas losing was due to a combination of those two factors. a healthy in shape abas makes cejudo look like he did in the 2nd match. We lost a great one.

i have not seen the matches. But did the mexican try to hurt abas, if so why wasn't he disqualified. Is that the only reason he won? was abas gonna win had he not hurt his knee. It sounds like his knee was hurt already. Just want some clarification?

How mature is ABAS? Is he the example of how a mature person should act? what was he like at cejudo's age? maybe he should look in the mirror!

Mr. Stephen Abas one of the all time greats in Wrestling. His career will never be overshadowed by anything. His character will never be in question. He is a walking Wrestling legend. Good luck to his future endeavors.

Stephen Abas is great, he bought alot of charisma and attitude to the sport. No matter what the outcome was for Abas in the trials, he had alot of guts going out on the mat with such a serious injury and even after defeat not using it as an excuse. No matter what I will remember Abas as one of the all time greats of the USA.

how does the #2 #3 #4 get the same side of the bracket. while the other side has a #3 that has not wrestled in many many years. the true warriors took themselves to the limit. honestly what side would you have rather had. and how does an Olympic Coach live with himself going against one of his own - no class should have stay neutral brands.

i agree i think he convinced himself that he was more ready than he really was. capoiera is gonna get you ready for capoiera not an all out battle with young kid full of piss and vinegar

Gift?, i think this kid earned his olympic berth. he had to beat some very good wrestlers to get here. He beat a former olympian as a young kid so everybody is upset. Guess what alot of people are upset that harry lost too, but its not talked about as much because it wasn't in the finals. Upsests happen its the olympics, someone always comes out of nowhere. just accept it. no one should be called derogatory names here. was he supposed to bow down to abas becuase he earned a silver medal. lets be real.

Stephen Abas will remain the mark of excellence for a long, long time. I know this type of Wrestler only comes around every other generation, if that. His exit from competition happened how it happened, but the masses saw it was his to give away. Only wish the young schmuk cejudo would realize the gift he received.

hey ca wrestling dad, you are taking third hand information about abas and dont truly know the thruths about stephen.you are just as much an idiot for taking this info and displaying such a comment here and taking it for gospel.I would not want to have a conversation with you or have my kid take advice from you in life because you are an grown ass adult and you come on here and cry your point of view based on 3rd hand knowledge of someone,hey for example i heard your kid has a drug problem so i would not want him to wrestle for us here in chicago.

As a dad, i wouldn't send my kids to one of his camps. i heard some things about him that is unbecoming of a role model. I would not want my kids especially my oldest to be around him. His wrestling is commendable but at some point he also must be accountable for his actions off the mat as well. Just my opinion. If he is your inspiration that's your opinion.

Stephen Abas is awesome! Thank You for your impact Stephen, you have inspired me. You went out there with a torn ACL and performed at the highest levels. You almost made the USA olympic team without wrestling competitively for 8 months. But your career isnt defined as "almosts" but your amazing style.....3 NCAA titles at Fresno State, multiple USA National Championships and World teams and a Olympic Silver Medalist. I will always remember your style and attitude and use it in my life.

he had to be he just got beat by a kid he thought he could play with or drill with.

He was gracious in defeat, he should be really happy with his impact on wrestling.

if he could beat the current national champ, and previous years national runner up. he was ready, i just don't think he was ready for the best of thru with a young buck that ain't afraid. he look like he was tired towards the end. the tournament ain't no joke, it will wear someone who cuts alot of weight or isn't in the best of shape out. look what happen to lester.
don't forget these guys have bad blood for eachother. theytrain in the same room i beleive.

Abas is an old man and is ready for retirement. Oh wait, he did retire. Isn't that what old people do? And this 7th grader, well he's still in 7th grade. What do you expect, but he will still be reppin' for the U.S so stand behind and give him his props.

He Won. He Beat. He's Golden.

my hero no matter what people say!

2004 abas will be remembered. 2008 abas should be forgotten

Stephen Abas will forever be remembered for his skills and fight. I would not compare him to Mike Tyson but rather Elvis, cause when he was on the mat it was extraordinary. Now it can be said "Abas has left the building".

Stephen is all class and humility at the same time. On the mat confidence is a must and after Wrestlers shake hands it is only right that both believe they will win. However off the mat is where the respect and humility must be shown if you are a true champion at heart. And just like Tyson the style is entertaining, exciting and unpredictable - for some of those reasons there will be another Abas or Tyson.