Things Fall Apart

Why don't the people want an even wrestling match, ending in a tie?

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They want to see one of the wrestlers thrown. That is the most exciting part of the match. Throwing the other wrestler establishes a clear victory for the stronger man, giving the crowd the hero they crave. They will talk about the victor in songs and festivals for the rest of the year, putting him on a pedestal as a respected fighter.