On January the 29th-30th in Los Angeles in the U.S. the second UAL The Ultimate Armwrestling League tournaments were held . On the first day of the UAL II Tournament which was divided into categories of amateur and professional took place, on the second day UAL II Super Match men's and right hand and women's UAL II Ladies 8 Way Round Robin were held.
Competitors were mainly from the USA, but some rmwrestlers from Russia, Canada and Sweden also appeared. There was also a "small" Polish accent. On the 29th January, a tournament for professionals, men, left and right hand weight classes 70 kg, 80 kg, 90 kg, 105 kg + 105 kg and women's OPEN left hand.
So let's start from men. Here it is worth to highlight the great form of Vazgen Shogoyan; right hand 70 kg class 1st place, 80 kg class 3rd place, left hand 70 kg class 2nd place, in the cup-final he was beaten by the Canadian Marlin Hicks from the U.S.A , brown medalist of the last World Championships, although it was close to see Dariusz Wisniewski from Poland in the cup-final. It lacked just a little bit, Vazgen's experience prevailed. The surprise is also the lack of Roman Tsindeliani on the podium of 80 kg class left hand. He was twice beaten by the Canadian Anthony Dall Antonia. In the up to 105 kg class Tom Nelson was in a great form, and decisively won the the left hand and right hand rivalries. In the heaviest class, in the struggle to enter the cup-final of the left hand Travis Bagent lost with Eric Woelfel and seemed to cause some surprise. In the cup-final Travis, however, did not give his opponents any chances and won twice.
So let's get to women's rivalry. The only one class that was held for women was the left hand one, because the next day multi-round tournament of the right handwas held. Here, Sarah Backman from Sweden did not give her rivals any chances and to easily won the left hand OPEN class.
On January the 30th a super match of men right hand and women's right hand tournament were held. Roman Tsindeliani won 80 kg class, though it was very hard, Brent Rakers won the 90 kg class. The next class of 105 kg, John Brzenk... and winning legend. The heaviest class, + 105 kg and Richard Lupkes defeats Travis Bagent. Women's tournament was won by Larina Ekaterina from Russia.
Competitions were done with a great gusto, in the Los Angeles Expo Hall. Many world-class competitors, who presented a very high level arrived. Struggles were accompanied by many events, tens of thousands of people and a great atmosphere.
UAL II Pro Class Tournament Scores
Right Arm:
Super Heavy Weight 233 - Over Right Arm
1. Devin Mackin (UAL III - Qualified)
2. Gabriel Terry
3. Jeremy Petruncio
Heavy Weight 201 - 232lbs Right Arm
1. Tom Nelson (UAL III - Qualified)
2. Kenny Flynn
3. Lynn Brower
Light Heavy Weight 176 - 200lbs Right Arm
1. Michael Vaz (UAL III - Qualified)
2. Eric Wolfe
3. Brian Tamblyn
Middle Weight 156 - 175lbs Right Arm
1. Chad Silvers (UAL III - Qualified)
2. Matt Harris
3. VazgenSoghoyan
Light Weight 0-155lbs Right Arm
1. VazgenSoghoyan
2. Marlin Hicks
3. Sal Maiorino
Left Arm:
Super Heavy Weight 233 - Over Left Arm
1. Travis Bagent
2. Eric Woelfel
3. Mike Gould
Heavy Weight 201 - 232 Left Arm
1. Tom Nelson
2. Chris Chandler
3. Frank Hirst
Light Heavy Weight 176 - 200lbs Left Arm
1. Ryan Clark
2. Kenny Hughes
3. Michael Vaz
Middle Weight 156 - 175lbs Left Arm
1. Matt Harris
2. Anthony Dall Antonia
3. Dan Worley
Light Weight 0-155lbs Left Arm
1. Marlin Hicks
2. Vazgen Soghoyan
3. Dariusz Wiśniewski
Woman's Pro Class Open
1. Sarah Backman
2. Kelli Nelson
3. Ana Kenah
UAL II Super Match Scores:
Super Heavy Weight Right Arm
1. Richard Lupkes (UAL III - Qualified)
2. Travis Bagent
3. Eric Woelfel
4. Mike Gould
Heavy Weight Right Arm
1. John Brzenk (UAL III - Qualified)
2. Chris Chandler
3. Frank Hirst
4. AdisTurcinhodzic
Light Heavy Weight Right Arm
1. Brent Rakers (UAL III - Qualified)
2. Ryan Clark
3. Mike Selearis
4. Kenny Hughes
Middle Weight Right Arm
1. Roman Tsindeliani (UAL III - Qualified)
2. Brandon Dye
3. Anthony Dall Antonia
4. Luke Kindt
Super Heavy Weight Right Arm
1. Richard Lupkes (UAL III - Qualified)
2. Travis Bagent
3. Eric Woelfel
4. Mike Gould
Heavy Weight Right Arm
1. John Brzenk (UAL III - Qualified)
2. Chris Chandler
3. Frank Hirst
4. AdisTurcinhodzic
Light Heavy Weight Right Arm
1. Brent Rakers (UAL III - Qualified)
2. Ryan Clark
3. Mike Selearis
4. Kenny Hughes
Middle Weight Right Arm
1. Roman Tsindeliani (UAL III - Qualified)
2. Brandon Dye
3. Anthony Dall Antonia
4. Luke Kindt
UAL II Ladies 8 Way Round Robin Scores
1. "Undefeated" Champion - Larina Ekaterina - Russia
2. Emma "The Beautiful" Clark - USA / Sweden
3. Alina Shitina - Russia
4. Carolina Pettersson - Sweden
5. Tamara Mitts - Canada
6. Judy Dodd - USA
7. Tonya Todd - USA
8. Elina Persson - Sweden
Photos & author: Dariusz Wiśniewski
1. "Undefeated" Champion - Larina Ekaterina - Russia
2. Emma "The Beautiful" Clark - USA / Sweden
3. Alina Shitina - Russia
4. Carolina Pettersson - Sweden
5. Tamara Mitts - Canada
6. Judy Dodd - USA
7. Tonya Todd - USA
8. Elina Persson - Sweden
Photos & author: Dariusz Wiśniewski
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