Khazimurat Zoloev RUS vs Jerry Cadorette USA

The first supermatch is the result of this year’s biggest surprise, Khazimurat Zoloev’s win over the number 2 ranked armwrestler in the World, Jerry Cadorette. In my opinion, Cadorette learned a lot from that loss and will not take Zoloev lightly. He will try to go to straps and then dead-wrist press Zoloev. The Russian will try to hook, drag and the flop Jerry’s wrist, exactly like he did at Nemiroff 2011. The weight and power advantage goes to Jerry Cadorette. The stamina and wrist control go to Khazimurat Zoloev. My prediction: 3:3

Stoyan Golemanov BUL vs Todd Hutchings USA

The second supermatch is the ultimate fight of styles: the toproll master, former European and World Champion, Stoyan Golemanov and the hooking beast, American National Champion, Todd Hutchings. This will be a very interesting fight as the winner will be the one who imposes his style. The Bulgarian is known for his ability to take the wrist of his opponents with ease. On the other side, the American proved to have one of the most powerfull hooks under 95 kg. The technique advantage goes to Golemanov while the weight and power advantages go to Hutchings. In my opinion, Todd is also the favorite in a strap match.

My prediction: 1:5 Hutchings

Arsen Liliev RUS vs Richard Lupkes USA

The third match will be a war between two of the best hits in the World! I wouldn’t blink while watchings this fight. Both pullers have about the same fighting style, Liliev being the fastest and Lupkes the most powerfull. In my opinion, if Richard Lupkes stopes Liliev’s hit, he wins the match. His strength and hand length will be a problem for Arsen. Liliev might win if he hits very strong and fast or if he takes the American’s wrist. I give the advantage to Arsen in a strap match. Richard Lupkes has the size and power advantage, Liliev has the speed and hand control. Lupkes is known to lose his wrist, even in straps. My prediction: 4:2 Liliev

Andrey Pushkar UKR vs Michael Todd USA

Probably one of the most awaited supermatches in recent history, this will be a fight for the ages! The tournament king vs the supermatch expert! In my opinion, Pushkar will win the first 2 matches by flash pin and Todd will win the last 2 matches in his particular fashion. The vendetta will be disputed in the 3rd and 4th match. Whoever wins these two matches, wins the whole thing. Andrey Pushkar has the speed and power advantage while Michael Todd has stamina, experience and versatility. I also give the strap advantage to Michael Todd. A very important aspect will be Todd’s shape. An over 120 kg Todd will win, a slimmer Todd will lose. My prediction: 4:2 or 2:4 depending on Todd’s shape.

Tibi Mihallcea