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Post by Jeff Miller on May 7, 2013 12:52:03 GMT -5
If they could meet at the same weight (maybe 187lbs)- hell yeah.
Weight differences ruin great matchups - I learned that with Del vs. AD - Del had about 15lbs weight advantage - had they been the same weight I think AD would have taken it (Sorry Del!).
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Post by Eric Roussin on May 7, 2013 12:55:58 GMT -5
Of course. I'm not saying Allen is miles ahead of Del. But if I was betting, I would bet on Allen, especially based on his recent performances.
Allen did lose that match to Ralphie at the MGC. I remember seeing the match and Allen fidgetted right before the go. He also lost a similar match to Shea Dickie at last year's Toronto Pro SuperShow. He's heavily reliant on his massive hit, and if he doesn't get it in, he can quickly close. But it's rare that he doesn't get it. At both events, he came right back. He won the MGC, and he had wars with big Rick Heidebrecht at the SuperShow.
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Post by Will Sarty on May 7, 2013 13:05:36 GMT -5
I agree, Allan def is the man to beat.
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Post by John Milne on May 7, 2013 13:06:17 GMT -5
Al beat Rick (once) at the Supershow, not just had wars with him.
Neither Ralphie or Brian are with Allen right now. It's not even close, trust me. I see it up front and know what goes on. Al crushes both guys as easily as I said. I don't mean for that to sound disrespectful but its the truth. Watch Ralphie's win on Ford again. Al had his hand open and was still setting up when the "go" was called. A mistake yes but it wouldn't happen again and he proved it later in the tournament.
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Post by Eric Roussin on May 7, 2013 13:11:41 GMT -5
Did Al beat Rick once at the SuperShow? I couldn't recall. I remember being amazed by what I was witnessing -- especially that he was having good matches with him top roll to top roll. I've had a couple of wins on Rick, but in a hook -- I've never been able to match him up top.
Al was able to surprise Dave Chaffee and tie him up briefly at the MGC. I don't think anyone else could have done that on that day (except maybe Crazy George).
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Post by Jeff Miller on May 7, 2013 14:10:56 GMT -5
We gotta get Allen Ford vs Del at West Ed mall in October (if this doesn't take place at nationals)! This can be settled, and trust me it ain't gonna be no walk in the park for Allen.
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Post by Jeff Miller on May 7, 2013 14:45:32 GMT -5
Back on topic, to the rest of Canada picks - Right Hand shown:
65kg - Will Sarty, Marc Vachon
70kg - 1st Brad Wade, 2nd Matt Wiggins 3rd Marlon Hicks
75kg - 1st Dan Bellefueille, 2nd Kelly Leitch
80kg - 1st Anthony, 2nd Shea D!ckie
85kg - 1st Randy Bayers, Nicola Gazzetto
90kg - 1st Allen Ford, 2nd Del Mudryk, 3rd Ralphie Bayers
100kg - 1st Tyrrell, 2nd Matt Mask, 3rd John Milne
110kg - 1st Sylvain, 2nd Ryan Espey
110kg+ - 1st Earl Wilson, Rick H
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Post by Will Sarty on May 7, 2013 17:01:00 GMT -5
Unfortunately I'll be pulling 132s this year Jeff. I'm going to Poland.
143s looks like a tonne of fun and I'm def gonna be at the sidelines cheering this class on
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Post by Mr. Espey on May 7, 2013 19:09:14 GMT -5
Hey... no one is picking Milne?
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Post by John Milne on May 7, 2013 19:13:54 GMT -5
Hey... no one is picking Milne? They never do. No matter how much I yell it! |
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