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Sajid Sajidov v. Yoel Romero 2005 Ali Aliev Tournament

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by Craig Vitagliano on February 26, 2009

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84 kg Final at the 2005 Ali Aliev Tournament between 2003 & 2006 World Champion Sajid Sajidov of Russia and 1999 World Champion Yoel Romero of Cuba.

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craigv

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnQARaedf-ohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UouIUbHK0co

craigv

it's just you. lol. there was a lot of action in this bout and Sajidov was protecting his lead at the end.

craigv

Welcome to this week's installment of my own Match of the Week.This week I am choosing the 84 kg Final at the 2005 Ali Aliev Tournament between 2003 & 2006 World Champion Sajid Sajidov of Russia and 1999 World Champion Yoel Romero of Cuba.Why I chose this match:Well for one it's a great match. Here we see a contrast in styles as Romero is extremely athletic and wide open while Sajidov is very conservative and methodical and rarely does he get himself out of position. Because of this we see some great scrambles, mostly off Romero's attacks.What to look for:Sajidov's re-shot. Because he stays in good position, Sajidov is able to attack when Romero comes up after his initial attack. This is attempted at the 1:13 mark and is successful at the 1:22 and 2:36 mark.Good scrambles/flurries. At the 3:58 and 4:25 mark. Also at the 4:25 mark Sajidov attempts his patented overhook/pass-by thingie (I don't have a name for it) as Romero attempts a knee block from an underhook. I've been working on this thing for a long time and still can't figure it out. Sajidov must be a magician or something.Notice that as soon as Sajidov hits his low single, he posts straight with his opposite hand (1:22, 2:36, and 6:09). I'm trying to get my wrestlers to do this instead of staying on their elbows. Posting your arm right away prevents your opponent from putting his weight on your head and allows you to come out the back door or another finish, depending upon what your opponent gives you.Sportsmanship. Romero is a true gentleman. Class act. Even when he was pinned by Saitiev in the 2000 Olympic finals and after his controversial loss to Saitiev in 2002, he was gracious.These guys have wrestled a few times and it was always a great bout.Until next week,Craig