Andrey Pushkar vs. Michael Todd

I can see this match going 6-0. The problem is, I’m not sure who will get the sweep. Andrey breathes fire and has the advantage with explosive power and confidence of control, but will he be able to follow through without hesitation? If the match stops anywhere on the table, I think Michael will win, and he will continue to win match after match with great endurance, heart, and desire.

My pick is 6-0 … just not sure WHO .

Arsen Liliev vs Richard Lupkes

Arsen’s strength is his explosive speed, and there may be no one faster or more confident after the “go.” He has great hammer backpressure with good hand strength. Richard is a weightlifter that has incredible unorthodox strength. I think that the outcome of this match will come down to whether or not Arsen can keep Richards hand and fingers flat. If he can, he will have the advantage and the arm strength to win this one. However, if Rich’s hand is strong enough, I’m not sure how strong Arsen is with his hand turned slightly upward.

This one could go 3-3.

Toddzilla vs Stoyan Golemanov

Toddzilla has the upper arm and shoulder strength advantage in this match up.

His ability to hit to the side with or without his hand is unequal. If he can make this match go wrist to wrist it will be a successful day for him. Stoyan’s key to victory will be to control the hand… BUT even if he is able to accomplish this task, the match won’t end easily. Stoyan will have to keep Todd’s hand facing the ceiling …

4-2

Khadzhimurat Zoloyev vs Jerry Kadorette

If you would have asked anyone about this matchup a month ago, they would have laughed and said HUGE mismatch… Jerry will win easily with his size and power. We have all heard the stories about Khazimurat’s power in a hook, but no one would have guessed that it would be on the level of the best heavyweights on the planet. It would seem he is ready to prove Nemerioff was no fluke.

I don’t think there is any guessing where this will go… the question will be, can Jerry build up enough push to keep Khazimurat from stopping the match in the center of the table? The endurance edge has to go to the smaller wrestler… This one will be a lot of fun to watch. You can’t help liking the smaller underdog that has the confidence to mix it up with the biggest names in the sport.

5-1

John Brzenk