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#TBT: Monday Stops Fadzaev From Winning Fifth World Title

Thursday, May 13, 2021 - 14:33 By Eric Olanowski

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In a battle of reigning Olympic champions, Kenny MONDAY ?? defeated Arsen FADZAEV ?? in the 74kg gold-medal match at the ’89 World Championships. At the time of their meeting in Martigny, Switzerland, Fadzaev won world titles in ’83, ’85, ’86, ’87 and a gold medal at the ’88 Seoul Olympic. After the loss to Monday in ’89, he rebounded and went on to win additional world titles in ’90 and ’91 and a second Olympic gold in ’92.

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#WrestleOslo Day Seven Finals Preview

Friday, October 8, 2021 - 17:52 By Eric Olanowski

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Friday night’s finals will be highlighted by two-time Olympic champion Roman VLASOV (RWF) who will wrestle for 77kg gold and Tokyo Olympic bronze medalist Rafig HUSEYNOV ?? who will compete in the 82kg finals.

The gold-medal matches kick off at 18:00 (local time) and can be followed live on www.uww.org.

Day Seven Finals Matchups:
55kg - Emin SEFERSHAEV (RWF) vs. Ken MATSUI ??
72kg - Sergei KUTUZOV (RWF) vs. Malkhas AMOYAN ??
77kg - Sanan SULEYMANOV ?? vs. Roman VLASOV (RWF)
82kg - Rafig HUSEYNOV ?? vs. Burhan AKBUDAK ??