Sr. Worlds... Day 3

[Ragu]

N Korean woman 55kg just pinned 2 time U20 world gold medalist from Japan, who is listed as only 19 on UWW site, unreal

[peanut]

How do we feel about Team USA’s performance so far?

Spencer: 1-1 (eliminated)

Jax: 3-2 (5th)

Real: 1-1 (still hope for a bronze)

Duke: 1-1 (11th)

Carr: 3-1 (going for bronze vs Sidakov)

Haines: In the finals 

Zahid: Champ

Hidlay: In the finals 

Snyder: In the finals 

Wyatt: 0-1 (17th)

 

[Gantry]

That was a FILTHY headlock, that Japanese wrestler was 2xu17 and 2xu20 world champ. Maybe never lost an international match? 

[Interviewed_at_Weehawken]

15 minutes ago, nhs67 said:

Hopefully Snyder asks Valencia how to wrestle Azarpira.

Yes, Zahid beat him.  Also, Kueter won U-20 worlds with Azapira in his bracket, though they did not wrestle.  Then went home and played football.

[peanut]

Also…

RBY in the bronze medal match

[SoonerKing]

 

 

5 minutes ago, peanut said:

How do we feel about Team USA’s performance so far?

Spencer: 1-1 (eliminated)

Jax: 3-2 (5th)

Real: 1-1 (still hope for a bronze)

Duke: 1-1 (11th)

Carr: 3-1 (going for bronze vs Sidakov)

Haines: In the finals 

Zahid: Champ

Hidlay: In the finals 

Snyder: In the finals 

Wyatt: 0-1 (17th)

 

Team USA has had a great performance!  Yes We expected more out of Spencer yet we didn't expect to be in the team hunt and we are.  Can't say enough about our current staff and USA Wrestling system.  We are continually competing for medals.  Great job TEAM USA and finish strong!!!

Edited 5 hours ago by SoonerKing

[OriginalAxon]

4 minutes ago, peanut said:

How do we feel about Team USA’s performance so far?

Spencer: 1-1 (eliminated)

Jax: 3-2 (5th)

Real: 1-1 (still hope for a bronze)

Duke: 1-1 (11th)

Carr: 3-1 (going for bronze vs Sidakov)

Haines: In the finals 

Zahid: Champ

Hidlay: In the finals 

Snyder: In the finals 

Wyatt: 0-1 (17th)

 

Outside of the bookends, pretty positive - will be interesting to see how much the delta is between USA and the top spot (barring a great USA finish) & the impact of those 2 results.

[nhs67]

3 minutes ago, peanut said:

How do we feel about Team USA’s performance so far?

Spencer: 1-1 (eliminated)

Jax: 3-2 (5th)

Real: 1-1 (still hope for a bronze)

Duke: 1-1 (11th)

Carr: 3-1 (going for bronze vs Sidakov)

Haines: In the finals 

Zahid: Champ

Hidlay: In the finals 

Snyder: In the finals 

Wyatt: 0-1 (17th)

 

Honestly, only our book-ends laid a dud.  Everyone else wrestled tough.  Carr, Duke, Real, Jax - despite not bringing home Gold (or Silver) all wrestled to their potential (I think).

[TylerDurden]

How do we feel about Team USA’s performance so far?

Spencer: 1-1 (eliminated) - Disappointing. 

Jax: 3-2 (5th) - This feels really good, especially when you consider that he (arguably) should have been a medalist.

Real: 1-1 (still hope for a bronze) - About what I expected.

Duke: 1-1 (11th) - Can't be mad about this effort. 

Carr: 3-1 (going for bronze vs Sidakov) - About what I expected, but in retrospect it feels like he could have been a finalist. 

Haines: In the finals - Better than I expected. 

Zahid: Champ - Not a surprising result, but his dominance was at least slightly more that I expected.

Hidlay: In the finals - Feels about right. 

Snyder: In the finals - Snyder just medals in world/Olympic events. Hopefully he can get another gold. 

Wyatt: 0-1 (17th) - Not that surprised, but slightly disappointing. 

[Hilton Head Joe]

In Snyder's final I think the difference is who is wrestling better at this moment. Could go either way but Snyder has got to be favorite. Snyder's run since 2015 is now approaching legendary GOAT status. If he can hold his body together 3 more years he could surpass Bruce, JB and Smith!  

[peanut]

Jax being fifth in the world at the age of 18 (I think) is insane. Wow. 

[Interviewed_at_Weehawken]

1 minute ago, peanut said:

Jax being fifth in the world at the age of 18 (I think) is insane. Wow. 

Yes.  19 next month.

[D3 for LU]

Finals later... mat assignments:

Finals Day 2
Mat B
Upcoming Matches
FS - 57 kg    Final 3-5    356    (MEX) Roman Guillermo BRAVO YOUNG (4)    (ARM) Arsen HARUTYUNYAN (12)
FS - 57 kg    Final 1-2    357    (PRK) Chongsong HAN (14)    (KGZ) Bekzat ALMAZ UULU (6)
FS - 74 kg    Final 3-5    358    (USA) David Aaron CARR (8)    (UWW) Zaurbek SIDAKOV (20)
FS - 74 kg    Final 1-2    359    (ALB) Chermen VALIEV (1)    (JPN) Kota TAKAHASHI (25)
FS - 79 kg    Final 3-5    360    (AZE) Dzhabrail GADZHIEV (9)    (IRI) Mohammad Ashghar NOKHODILARIMI (5)
FS - 79 kg    Final 1-2    361    (GRE) Georgios KOUGIOUMTSIDIS (13)    (USA) Levi David HAINES (22)
FS - 92 kg    Final 3-5    362    (GEO) Miriani MAISURADZE (1)    (AZE) Osman NURMAGOMEDOV (4)
FS - 92 kg    Final 1-2    363    (USA) Trent Niemond HIDLAY (8)    (UWW) Amanula GADZHIMAGOMEDOV (26)
Mat C
Upcoming Matches
FS - 57 kg    Final 3-5    364    (MKD) Vladimir EGOROV (20)    (UZB) Gulomjon ABDULLAEV (2)
FS - 74 kg    Final 3-5    365    (IRI) Yones Aliakbar EMAMICHOGHAEI (3)    (SVK) Taimuraz SALKAZANOV (2)
FS - 79 kg    Final 3-5    366    (BRN) Khidir Kurban A SAIPUDINOV (6)    (MGL) Suldkhuu OLONBAYAR (2)
FS - 92 kg    Final 3-5    367    (KAZ) Kamil KURUGLIYEV (23)    (IRI) Amirhossein Biglar FIROUZPOURBANDPEI (6)

D3
 

[nhs67]

3 minutes ago, peanut said:

Jax being fifth in the world at the age of 18 (I think) is insane. Wow. 

Real talk... he is 3rd.  That singlet pull cost him a point, it's bull$hit.

[maligned]

15 minutes ago, Interviewed_at_Weehawken said:

Yes, Zahid beat him.  Also, Kueter won U-20 worlds with Azapira in his bracket, though they did not wrestle.  Then went home and played football.

 

5 minutes ago, Hilton Head Joe said:

In Snyder's final I think the difference is who is wrestling better at this moment. Could go either way but Snyder has got to be favorite. Snyder's run since 2015 is now approaching legendary GOAT status. If he can hold his body together 3 more years he could surpass Bruce, JB and Smith!  

Their first match was 2.5 years ago when Azarpira was 21. In their second match a year and a half ago, Snyder was up 3-0. After that, Azarpira went on to outscore Snyder 10-1 over their next 8 minutes of wrestling. Azarpira's loss to Zahid 2 years ago at age 21 was when he was sucked down to 92kg for the first time in numerous seasons. The only guy Azarpira would not be favored against is Taz--who he just beat. I like Kyle's chances, but he's not the favorite.

Edited 5 hours ago by maligned

[Interviewed_at_Weehawken]

1 minute ago, maligned said:

 

Their first match was 2.5 years ago when Azarpira was 21. In their second match a year and a half ago, Snyder was up 3-0. After that, Azarpira went on to outscore Snyder 10-1 over their next 8 minutes of wrestling. Azarpira's loss to Zahid was when he was sucked down to 92kg for the first time in numerous seasons. The only guy Azarpira would not be favored against is Taz--who he just beat. I like Kyle's chances, but he's not the favorite.

I don't disagree on anything.  Just some interesting data points.

[Eagle26]

53 minutes ago, nhs67 said:

Amouzad has gassed in every one of his matches.  Kiyooka has not.  Curious if that will be the difference maker this year.

I have to think it will be. Amouzad has looked amazing for about 4 minutes, but that’s not going to cut it against Kiyooka. 

[bnwtwg]

24 minutes ago, maligned said:

he was sucked down to 92kg for the first time in numerous seasons

Oh yeah? Well I just went for a 4 mile shakeout jog in the midwest heatwave and dropped 5.2 pounds in less than 30 minutes but you don't see me making excuses about it.

Snyder wins tomorrow, beats Parris next month, and faces off against Sadulaev at the super bowl bye week RAF event.

 

i am not confident that Snyder even scores a point tomorrow.

[Interviewed_at_Weehawken]

8 minutes ago, bnwtwg said:

Oh yeah? Well I just went for a 4 mile shakeout jog in the midwest heatwave and dropped 5.2 pounds in less than 30 minutes but you don't see me making excuses about it.

Snyder wins tomorrow, beats Parris next month, and faces off against Sadulaev at the super bowl bye week RAF event.

 

i am not confident that Snyder even scores a point tomorrow.

It would be interesting to see whose visa Saduleev would use to enter the US.

[Rassling2]

3 hours ago, D3 for LU said:

Since I was in transit (and then, dealing w/ work related issues, of course).. I didn't get the chance to watch the whole Woods/Amouzad match. I'll have to view it later when I get the chance to do so.

On w/the viewing, champs!

D3

No worries D3, theres a few others generous with their time like you to carry the torch for those of us without access. It’s thoughtful guys like you who make the forum such an awesome place for wrestling fans!

Edited 4 hours ago by Rassling2

[Ragu]

RBY 5th

[Dark Energy]

You guys see that blood pooring from Hart’s nose?

[shiraz321]

No td i think

[Dark Energy]

That F’ing doc was in the pocket.  What the hell was he doing??  Gave Hart a nice lung break.  That was BS.

[oldschool]

wow RBY w/ a great sprint at the end but i don't think he made it in time