PRyan2012 347 Report post Posted May 2, 2014 I can not believe his first senior match will be against the greatest wrestler currently wrestling. Who at USA wrestling set this up? I want to send them a donation! :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan 2 Report post Posted May 2, 2014 Tech Fall Gatsolov 1 Abdullahgadzhi Khuzin reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vhsalum 43 Report post Posted May 2, 2014 holy.... This is not going to work out well for Snyder... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRyan2012 347 Report post Posted May 2, 2014 holy.... This is not going to work out well for Snyder... The kid wanted to wrestle seniors this year and could have done well. They should have let him period. Now anything except a Gatsalov tech here would be a victory for Snyder. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
de4856 371 Report post Posted May 2, 2014 These are going to be some great matches! I can't wait. As far as Snyder goes, he has a steep hill to climb, let's just hope for the best. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bwh27 31 Report post Posted May 2, 2014 It's not like this is the World Cup. Beat the Streets is for entertainment and to draw attention to the sport. See no issue throwing Snyder to the wolves, obviously he'll be expected to lose badly. Hopefully the two wrestlers can put on a great show. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan 2 Report post Posted May 2, 2014 True, BTS is awesome for our sport. Now that freestyle wrestling is much more exciting, I see some new fans coming along. I wish I could be back there to watch these matches in person. Let's hope officials don't get in the way of the wrestling. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hubbard 426 Report post Posted May 2, 2014 Snyder competed in a Senior tournament last year in France. Placed 2nd. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRyan2012 347 Report post Posted May 2, 2014 Hubbard, I did not know that he has one senior level tourney under his belt already. Last year at 17 is a big difference though. Did he wrestle any #1 guys? Outside of Yazdani I can not see a tougher opponent. Gatsalov may have lost a step but he is still winning world titles and credential wise is the best wrestler in the world! Kudos to whomever set this match up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hubbard 426 Report post Posted May 2, 2014 No World studs, but he did well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emk 0 Report post Posted May 4, 2014 I'm picking Snyder. Powerful and great defense. His semi match at worlds with the Russian showed his defense. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10point 15 Report post Posted May 5, 2014 Snyder's gonna get killed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRyan2012 347 Report post Posted May 5, 2014 Gatsalov is a 6 time champ and defending Heavyweight champ but he has lost a step in my opinion. That sounds bad but this is not the same prime Gatsalov that wrestled Cael and Cormier in 2004. Hard to believe he is still winning titles 11 years later! When Gatsalov won 4 in a row from 04-07 nobody could touch him-well Cael came the closest to beating him during that run but Snyder will get a much older Gatsalov. I think Snyder has a chance hear or they would not have set the match up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
armspin 257 Report post Posted May 5, 2014 He's definitely then have e used to be. Relied on throws and par terre a lot at last years worlds. Still think he will win though, guy had a lot of pride and is, of course, really good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matburn155 3 Report post Posted May 5, 2014 As much as I'd love to see Snyder pull off the upset, I think we need to remember who Gatsalov is. It's true that he is not in his prime, but this guy still practically walked through the HW division at Worlds last year. To make an Analogy: If Cael had not retired in '04, kept on wrestling full time until now, and moved up to HW by putting on solid muscle, do you think Snyder would have much of a chance? Well, this guy beat Cael in 2003, as both were approaching their prime. If Snyder wins it would be great, but I just don't see it happening. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRyan2012 347 Report post Posted May 5, 2014 Cael is three years older than Gatsalov but they both won the Olympics 8 months after their epic battle at the World Cup so they were in their primes 11 years ago and Gatsalov is still getting it done. Cael takes 7 years off and nearly wins worlds after cutting way down to 185 to avoid Varner. Cael would have been a 3 or 4 timer at least especially after Sajidov hurt his back. I know Snyder has wrestled Cael some and gets a good idea where he stands. From what I hear Snyder wanted Gatsalov over any other matchup!!! That is big balls!!! According to Varner Cael is still his #1 training partner even at 34 years old. I wish CAel would not have retired-so evident with Gatsalov dominating the way he is that CAel could have been our best or 2nd best freestyler ever. After 2008 I think Cael would have went to 211lbs if he wrestled through 2012. Anyway good luck Snyder-you wanted this match brother! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BAC 248 Report post Posted May 5, 2014 Snyder is a stud with a bright future, but this is a man vs. a boy. Remember, in his one tournament on the senior level, Snyder lost to Leon Rattigan of the U.K. at the Henri Deglane. Rattigan is a nice wrestler, making Britain's world team once back in 2009, but he isn't really on the radar internationally and certainly has never been a medal threat. Snyder simply isn't ready to challenge Gatsalov. That said, I'm glad this match is happening. Should be a great learning experience and yardstick for Snyder to see where he's at and what he needs to work on, to get to where he wants to go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vhsalum 43 Report post Posted May 8, 2014 bravo young man. Proved us all wrong. It was a close match, a truly close match, and not just by score. I didn't think he'd be able to move Gatsalov as much as he did. Watching that match, it makes me re-think Slay's decision to only wrestle Snyder at the Junior level... He would finish second to Varner, and would give Varner a tough go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stp 564 Report post Posted May 8, 2014 Kyle Snyder is gonna crush J'den Cox. Go Bucks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RetiredPoster 87 Report post Posted May 8, 2014 Do you really think these Russians are even close to their peak level of performance for our BTS, "Show"? Do you really think the Russians are at their peak for the Dave Schultz in the winter? The answer is, "heck no"....If Snyder catches Gatsalov in July or August, he's toast...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRyan2012 347 Report post Posted May 8, 2014 The bottom line here is Kyle Snyder should be wrestling seniors period. A lot of us thought that but now we know that. Why in the world would he want another Jr world title? He already has one and he is 18 now. I don't get it. He should have been wrestling 213 or 275 at the senior trials. He could have won either of those weights. Why hold him back??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiedsworld 14 Report post Posted May 8, 2014 Kyle Snyder is gonna crush J'den Cox. Go Bucks! I would not go that far. Cox is a good rider and that is something young guys struggle with in college. Plus the last head to head match was won by Cox. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRyan2012 347 Report post Posted May 8, 2014 Cox should be wresling seniors also. When you have two phenoms like this you don't stick them in Jr's! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voice_of_the_Quakers 133 Report post Posted May 8, 2014 Retiredposter - This is the same feedback we heard when Pico made his senior debut. No, Gatsalov is not peaking for BTS. BTW, neither is Snyder. An 18 year old staying on the mat with a 6X World/Olympic gold medalist is absolutely ridiculous, no matter the circumstances. Hats off to Snyder - he's a very special talent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PAFAN01 54 Report post Posted May 8, 2014 Ritiredposter should stay retired. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
