who's your pick? Gadisov, Yazdani or Gazyumov?

[gbdaz]

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I think Tigiev can upset one of the top guys but I`d be shocked if he wins it all. Ill go with Gadisov (like everyone else). History says the Russians rule this weight class, and his run to the Russian title was impressive. Still, Gatsalov, Gadisov and Gayzumov are all neck and neck and none of these guys winning would surprise me.

My favorite dark horse candidate is Gogchelidze, has beaten Gadisov and Yazdani in the past and might have one great run left in hin, especially with his nemesis Gatsalov sittiing out.

When did gogshelidze beat yazdani, i've only seen them wrestle once.

[arm-spin]

I could be wrong. Maybe I'm thinking of Yazdani's losses to Ketoev of Gatsalov.

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I do know I read on the canadian board that GG beat Gadisov early this year, though I think Gadisov has beaten him since.

[jimbo]

When did gogshelidze beat yazdani, i've only seen them wrestle once.

Yep, from what I remember they wrestled once 18 months ago and Palang-e Mazandaran won 2-0 0-1 (clinch) 2-1.

am i right Akzent ? You know these things better than anyone else

[TOMER4IK]

i remember the last olympics gogshelidze was a heavy favourite and tigiev beat him with a very dirty wrestling. this is what he does best.
he can do the same to gadisov, who has so much pressure on his shoulders.
i really can't predict the winner.
but the man with the least pressure on him is Yazdani.

[JudoWrestler]

WHy does Yazdani have the least pressure? he is the defending world champ.

I think if what Jimbo says is true, then it is possible Yazdani can beat Gadisov. Either way I got tickets to watch ha... but only prelims wish i had finals too...


Maybe i should get tickets for 60, 84 and 120 finals.... hmmm not ssure i can get time off work.

[5pointcrossankle]

that wasnt gadisov, that was gatsalov

[akzent]

Yep, from what I remember they wrestled once 18 months ago and Palang-e Mazandaran won 2-0 0-1 (clinch) 2-1.

am i right Akzent ? You know these things better than anyone else

No, you are not. It was 17 months ago. ))) In late Jan 2011. But the score is correct. I can add only that in the 3rd period, Yazdani took Gogsh down, leg-laced him and lifted his legs (like in the match vs. Williams at the 2007 worlds) but exactly at that point the time was over, so he couldnt turn Gogsh to his back.

[gbdaz]

yazdani-gogi-mp4_1.asf - YouTube

First 2 periods at an enhanced speed.

[JudoWrestler]

i answered my oown questiion

Gatsalov is 5'10
Yazdani 5'9
Gogshelidze 6'1
Gadisov ?