Elbrus Tedeev v. Ali Reza Dabir, 2002 World Championships : Speakers & Interviews

We have got to see the 74 kg final at this world championship. The russian has a really interesting front head and arm. I can't remember if he gets it on the Iranian tho.

Yeah that match was absolutely awful.

Barzakov was 1st in 1998 (over Kenari IRI), 2nd in 2000 (to Umakhanov), 1st in 2001 (over Dabir IRI), 2nd in 2003 (to Farniev), and 2nd in 2005 (to Murtazaliev). He was also a 4x Euro champ.

what a grand match, encore encore...

I saw the Barzakov/Dabir world final on TV, it was awful. Dabir got cautioned for clinching incorrectly in OT ((in Bulgaria, against a Bulgarian) and that was the match.

Did Barzakov win another world title?

If we are talking about the "old" rules, to some degree, I think you are correct. In my opinion, I believe the philosophy of many foreign nation (USSR, Iran, Turkey, Bulgaria, etc.) is to score hard and heavy early then run for your life, stall, block out, and use the maximum amount of injury which may involve use of the infamous "cold spray" used by Iranians. Frankly, and I cannot believe I am saying this, this philosophy by and large works in freestyle wrestling especially against Americans who generally only score points by way of the takedown (1 point).

So if a Soviet takes the American down then turns him twice in the first minute of the match while his gas tank is still full, the American is going to have a horribly difficult time to score 5 or 6 takedowns during the remainder of the match against an opponent who is stalling and using injury time (yes, cold spray too). I do not agree with this style but unfortunately it works.

did these guys wrestle again at 2003 worlds? can you post any of dabir vs barzakov matches, those guys had some close battles.

To my knowledge Zeke has only one victory over Jordanov which was his 6-3 victory in the 1991 World finals. He lost to him on several occasions: 1989 & 1990 World Grand Championships (Pittsburgh), 1990 Goodwill Games, 1993 & 1994 Worlds. There were probably other encounters but those were the big ones.

is it me or am i the only one who thinks alot of the international matches, the first 75 percent of the match there is a more domanating who is controlling the entire match and then they gas and either lose the match completley or make it way to close like this match

Yaa, Jordanov won in 1990 (I think). Than Zeke won the year later.

Didn't Jones defeat Jordanov on one occasion?

Great Match, I love the crowd. I remember watching a video of a tournament in Tehran and the place was just nuts.

BTW, can you post a video of Jordanov, I know hes one of the greatest wrestlers but the only video of him winning Ive seen was the match against Zeke Jones.

definitely one of the best matches ever. they need to change the freestyle rules so that there are great matches like this again.

Are there better wrestling fans in the entire world than the Iranians? I've attended a few events where they were present, and it was very uplifting. Wouldn't we do well to normalize relations with Iran so that their feverish passion for amateur wrestling could spread more readily throughout the USA?

It would be interesting to see who would win if Dadir/Tedeev wrestled Ramazan Sahin. The ankle pick might be better then Caels. Another great match with Tedeev is the world championship match between him and Kolat.

No that was the 2003 finals.

wow what a great match

Just shows what a good ground offense can do. Teedev is dominating with those amazing ankle picks, Dabir gets one takedown and all of a sudden it's tied up. I'l bet Teedev was nervous when Dabir got another chance to gutwrench on the restart- good composure to tough it out and go back on work in OT.

Was this the WC's where Kurtanidze arm spun Heidari from the clinch? What a slick move that was...

this is by far my new favorite match. just amazing. the set up for that ankle pick is perfect. and dabir is so explosive its crazy.

Wow, I didn't know Alex Rodriguez (ARod) wrestled in the world championships, did he win? Hard to believe the can play 3rd base for the Yankees and still find time to wrestle.

Thanks Craig

74 kg final was awesome also Hajizadeh beat the Russian Isagadjiev in the finals. Isagadjiev beat Saitiev that year at Russian Nationals. Of Iran's 3 finalists (incl. Dabir & Heidari), Hajizadeh was the only champ. The crowd went ballistic.

Tedeev was on the other side and lost to the Korean who Brands beat in the Gold medal match.

That's the art of wrestling.

Did Brands beat Tedeev in 96 or was he on opposite side?

This has to be one of the greatest world championships ever. The Romero Adam Saitiev match was also awesome. Heidari/ Kurtanizde, Mussubles/ ARod. Every match was very good.

This is wrestling!!!

When I think of modern art, I am going to think of ankle picks like that of Tedeev, deft brushworks across the canvas of the mat. This was one of the best videos I have seen on flowrestling. Great work by both wrestlers and in selecting this pick.

CHILLS hearing the crowd going crazy! I do not EVER recall being at a wrestling match or tournament where the crowd is going nuts the ENTIRE time, it sounds like the Superbowl! The ankle attacks by Tedeev are devastating and the comeback in regulation by Dabir is amazing. Two warriors going full throttle, it doesn't get any better than this folks! The video quality is excellent too, thanks Guru!

WHAT A GREAT MATCH!

WOW greatest match I have ever seen!

OK folks here it is. Gold medal bout at the 2002 World Championships between 2004 Olympic Champion Elbrus Tedeev and 2000 Olympic Champion Ali Reza Dabir.

Tedeev gives a clinic on ankle picks. Dabir makes a great comeback to tie it up and send it into OT.

One of the better matches over the last couple of years IMO. The Iranian fans are unvelievable too. I wish I could've been there.

Enjoy.