I mean I’m sure they were insanely strong lol every world level guy I’ve gone with is literally world class strong. Like clearly different from other levels
Adam saitiev would be a close second if not the best ever, adam was his little brother and was wrestling at a weight class that wasnt his just to not face his older brother, he won the olympic gold medal in sydney against an opponent 20 pounds heavier
Saitiev was amazing. I had the good fortune to be among the NYAC wrestlers assigned to serve as a finals escort at the 2003 world championships in NYC - I was assigned to Saitiev for freestyle and Eldar Kurtanidze from Georgia for Greco. Both won their finals match. It was my first time seeing the superstar Cael Sanderson in person but I felt absolutely star struck seeing Saitiev. He was quite tall and lanky for the 163lb weight class. He had suffered a facial injury earlier in the tourney and his face was swollen badly for the finals. He was still jovial and nice (despite the pain to his face) as he waited his turn to take the mat. That era of wrestling was something else. Would’ve been great to see him against JB at their peak. Not saying JB would win but if Slay’s double leg gave Saitiev problems, JB might have a chance to keep it close.
That’s interesting that he mentions his hands, from what I have seen and from what others have told me when they wrestled saitiev, is that his hand fighting was far beyond anything that anybody’s ever experienced, if you grabbed him he would go limp noodle on you so you couldn’t pull him and then he would immediately disengage and reengage with God like strength, I’ve always wanted to experience it
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The Saitiev brothers were the definition of skill matters more than strength and muscles.
I mean I’m sure they were insanely strong lol every world level guy I’ve gone with is literally world class strong. Like clearly different from other levels
I've always liked how Pat explains techniques and his story telling is always great.
The leverage Satiev had was just incredible. Made it look so easy. Defenitely one of the GOAT.
No doubt! Checkout the documentary we just launched on Saitiev and Slay: Slaying Saitiev
The GOAT
THE GOAT
GOAT means greatest of all time. He is certainly the greatest of modern times. We don't have video of the ancient Greeks.
A legend showing his tribute to another legend.
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Adam saitiev would be a close second if not the best ever, adam was his little brother and was wrestling at a weight class that wasnt his just to not face his older brother, he won the olympic gold medal in sydney against an opponent 20 pounds heavier
Yes..that opponent was none other than the deadly Cuban missile...Yoel Romero
How did they decide who went up in weight? Is there an interview where either or both of them discuss it?
@@kineticsage8137 he was younger so it was a respect thing
@@admar3387 so besides our opinion, is there an actual interview where they discuss it?
@@kineticsage8137 its just word on the street, makes sense with their culture
Saitiev was amazing. I had the good fortune to be among the NYAC wrestlers assigned to serve as a finals escort at the 2003 world championships in NYC - I was assigned to Saitiev for freestyle and Eldar Kurtanidze from Georgia for Greco. Both won their finals match. It was my first time seeing the superstar Cael Sanderson in person but I felt absolutely star struck seeing Saitiev. He was quite tall and lanky for the 163lb weight class. He had suffered a facial injury earlier in the tourney and his face was swollen badly for the finals. He was still jovial and nice (despite the pain to his face) as he waited his turn to take the mat. That era of wrestling was something else. Would’ve been great to see him against JB at their peak. Not saying JB would win but if Slay’s double leg gave Saitiev problems, JB might have a chance to keep it close.
It’s a shame so few ppl saw this clip. Amazing story and Pat didn’t know Kurt’s name is Kurt.
As Chris Jericho once said, "Kirk Angel"
I was about to say shades of chael sonnen then I saw your name 😂
Good comparison between Saitiev and John Smith! My two favorite freestylers of all time.
Truly a superlative wrestler! Saitiev was a wonder.
Awesome
That’s interesting that he mentions his hands, from what I have seen and from what others have told me when they wrestled saitiev, is that his hand fighting was far beyond anything that anybody’s ever experienced, if you grabbed him he would go limp noodle on you so you couldn’t pull him and then he would immediately disengage and reengage with God like strength, I’ve always wanted to experience it