2006 World Wrestling Championships Khadjimurad Gatsalov (Russia) v. Georgi Gogchelidze (Georgia)

the 2006 Khadjimurad Gatsalov vs. Georgi Gogchelidze gold medal finals at 96 kg/211.5 lbs. in men’s freestyle at the World Wrestling Championships in Guangzhou, China. This match featured two past World champions, both who at one time were competing for the same spot on the Russian national team, but now were opponents with a World title on the line. In this match, it was Gatsalov competing for Russia and Gogchelidze competing for Georgia in a continuation of a rivalry in recent years.