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USA, Ukraine win World Cups

CORALVILLE, Iowa (December 11) — The USA claimed its 15th World Cup after beating Iran 6-4 in the final Sunday. In a thrilling dual, It was tied at 3-3 after Ali SAVADKOUHI (IRI) stunned everyone by beating Jordan BURROUGHS (USA) at 79kg. But Kyle SNYDER (USA) sealed it with a 5-0 win over Kamran GHASEMPOUR (IRI) at 97kg,

Earlier, Ukraine defeated China 6-4 to clinch the women’s World Cup. A story that will be told for years to come. … rest of story at UWW.org/article/usa-ukraine-win-world-cups

UKRAINE WOMEN CLAIM 2022 WORLD CUP TEAM TITLE, WITH INSPIRING WIN OVER CHINA, 6-4

CORALVILLE, Iowa – The Xtream Arena echoed with cheers as Ukraine downed China in the women’s freestyle finals of the 2022 UWW World Cup, 6-4. It was a historic first-time win for Ukraine at the Women’s World Cup, and first time they made the podium at this annual international dual meet championships.

Ukraine advanced from Group A with wins over Mongolia and Japan. China, coming from Group B, defeated Team USA and the All-World Team. Ukraine and China both advanced to the finals on criteria wins—needing a high number of classification points over their respective opponents.

The first-place match was tightly contested with both teams boasting numerous World and Olympic medalists. With six wins total, Ukraine’s lightweights did their part to set up success. They won three of the opening four matches before going back and forth with China throughout the conclusion of the dual.

Oksana Livach’s comeback victory at 50 kg over Jiang Zhu of China was a critical win. Zhu led 4-0 with two takedowns, but in the final 30-seconds of the match, Livach hit a 4-point throw and pulled off the win on criteria. … rest of story at Teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2022/December/11/Ukraine-wins-World-Cup-womens-title

USA MEN BEAT IRAN, 6-4, TO WIN WORLD CUP TITLE; IN 97 KG WORLD CHAMPION SHOWDOWN, SNYDER BEATS GHASEMPOUR TO SEAL TEAM VICTORY

CORALVILLE, Iowa – The top two teams in the world in men’s freestyle made the finals of the World Cup, the annual World dual meet event within United World Wrestling. With a full night of great action, the United States scored an imspiring 6-4 win over Iran to the delight of their home fans.

The dual meet met all expectations, with some unexpected results. With the USA leading five matches to three, Iran moved up its two-time World champion Kamran Ghasempour from 92 kg to 97 kg to take on 2016 Olympic champion and three-time World champion Kyle Snyder of Team USA.

Snyder controlled the action, never in threat of being scored upon. He scored first when Ghasempour was placed on the shot clock and did not score, leading 1-0 at the break. Snyder added two step out points and the only takedown of the match to win 5-0. His victory clinched the U.S. team title.

The World Cup finish matched the 2022 Senior World Championships in Belgrade, Serbia, where the USA won the title and Iran was second. … rest of story at Teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2022/December/11/USA-wins-FS-World-Cup-title

December 25, 2022 - Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized