Andrey Pushkar (Ukraine) vs Michael Todd (USA)

Michael Todd is a powerful man but so is Andrey and although Andrey is a big guy but he is even stronger than he looks! And having seen him close up as a referee his combination of strength speed

and technique make him a very hard man to beat indeed. So Andrey ( clear favorite )

Arsen Liliev (Russia) vs Richard Lupkes (USA)

Richard Lupkes is a massive man but that doesn’t always count for much in Armwrestling if the wrestler is not skilled, But having seen Richard Win the WAF worlds as long ago as 1989 (I think) makes him one of the most experienced wrestlers around and he is awesome at the table to, but he is up against Arsen Liliey one of the worlds best and Richard (I am sure he wont like me saying this) is getting old to compete at this level so it is close and I don’t know Richards currant form but I will make him the favorite on his awesome record.

Richard ( Favorite JUST)

Stoyan Golemanov (Bulgaria) vs Todd Hutchings (USA)

I like the way Todd Hutchings sets up and wrestles he comes to the table well prepared mentally has great concentration doesn’t mess around has a great start technique (that I don’t often see outside the Nordic countries. I don’t know why) and gets the job done, but once again he is up against such a good opponent in Stoyan Golemanoy so it’s a tough one to call but I am going with Todd because I like his style (favorite just)

Khazimurat Zoloev (Russia) vs Jerry Cadorette (USA)

Now I have talked about Jerry Cadorettes style before and how I don’t like it although it can be effective but I might not like his wrestling but I do like Jerry It takes a Big man to be humble in defeat and after being beaten in the Nemiroff world cup Jerry (And the others from the USA yes even Travis). Where very humble and I think got a lot of respect for it to. But for this fight I think Jerry is up against it and I have to make Khazimurat Zoloey (the favorite). But this time I hope Jerry proves me wrong.

David Shead