March 2021 Men's Freestyle Wrestling International Rankings
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NOTICE:
These rankings were put out later to account for the action of the Matteo Pellicone. It would be Anti-Italian discrimination if I did not include the results from them.
Removals due to inactivity:
2018 65 KG world champion #3 (65) Takuto Otoguro (JPN) has been removed from the 65 KG and pound for pound rankings due to inactivity, his last competition was the the 2020 Asian championships in February where he beat #6 Bajrang Punia (IND) 10-2 in the finals. 2019 Russian nationals champion Vladislav Baitsaev, (RUS), ranked seventh at 97 KG in February, has been removed from the rankings due to inactivity, as his last competition was in January 2020, where he won the Ivan Yarygin Grand Prix. #15 (92) Hossein Nedad Jalili (IRI) and #16 (92) Hossein Shahbazigazvar (IRI) have been removed from the 92 KG rankings due to inactivity as neither has competed since January 2020 where Jalili took bronze at the Takhti Cup and Shahbazigazvar was the runner-up to Javad Ebrahimi (IRI). #5 (92) Javad Ebrahimi (IRI) has been removed from the rankings due to inactivity as his last competition was in February 2020 where he took gold at the Asian championships. #7 (57) Yowlys Bonne Rodriguez (CUB) was removed due to inactivity since he has not competed since January 2021 when he lost 8-4 to #6 Reineri Andreu Ortega (CUB) in the DRL. 2020 European championships runner-up #8 (70) Agaguseynov Mustafaev (AZE) has been removed from the 70 KG rankings due to inactivity, having not competed since February of 2020.
*OUWCMT is the acronym used for Outstanding Ukrainian Wrestler and Coaches Memorial Tournament
57 KG
Abubakr Mutaliev (RUS) won the North Caucasus Federal District tournament over 6-1 over 2019 Russian nationals bronze medalist Khasanhussein Badrudinov (RUS). Taking bronze at the event was Ali Aliyev (RUS) with a 3-0 win over Magomed Gadzhiev (RUS) and Ibragim Khasiev (RUS) by a 12-2 win over Murat Borokov (RUS). #14 Thomas Gilman (USA) got removed from the rankings due to two things; first getting pinned by Zach Sanders, and second was the huge surge of Uzbek talent into the rankings after their strong showing in Ukraine that booted out the Azeri contingent who compromised much of Gilman’s recent resume. #13 Seth Gross (USA) was removed from the rankings as well, being that his inclusion to the rankings was based off wins over a then unranked Nick Suriano at the 2019 Dave Schultz Memorial Invitational and beating Gilman at the WRTC in January.
The Outstanding Ukrainian Wrestlers and Coaches Memorial Tournament (OUWCMT) was the cause of most of the shakeup for this month across 57 and 61. 2018 Junior Asian champion Gulomjon Abdullaev (UZB) won the tournament 7-1 over 2017 Islamic Solidarity Games bronze medalist Nodiryun Safarov (UZB). Finishing with bronze was Bekbolot Myrzanazar (KGZ) 14-5 over Roberti Dingashvili (GEO) and Makhmudjon Shavkatov (UZB) 8-6 over Taras Markovych (UKR). Before getting too deep into the weeds of Uzbekistan’s performance, it’s best to address the performance of the 61 KG athletes, #9 (61) Ulukbek Zholdoshbekov (KGZ) and #12 (61) Georgi Vangelov (BUL), who competed. Zholdoshbekov was upset by Belarusian national runner-up Dzmitry Shamela (BLR) 10-8 in qualification round and Vangelov was eliminated in the quarterfinals 5-2 by Bekbolot Myrzanazar (KGZ). Both Zholdoshebkov and Vangelov have been removed from the 61 KG rankings for their losses at the OUWCMT.
Much of the change at 57 came out of losses to Azerbaijan so the highest ranked one was in the round of 16 for Henri Deglane runner-up #12 Islam Bazarganov (AZE) losing 14-12 to Roberti Dingashvili (GEO). Then in the same round, 2019 European Games champion #17 Makhir Amiraslanov (AZE) loses 3-1 to 2018 Asian championships runner-up Makhmudjon Shavkatov (UZB). To wrap up the Azeri upsets, 3x Russian nationals bronze medalist Aryan Tyutrin (BLR) beat #15 Afghan Khasalov (AZE) 2-1 in the qualification round.
Knowing the upsets of both the 61 KG guys and all the Azeri losses, now let’s piece it all together. In the quarters, Safarov techs Dingashvili 10-0, Gulomjon Abdullaev beats Tyutrin 6-3, Myrzanazar beats Vangelov 5-2 and Shavkatov beats Cracuin 4-0. For the semis, Safarov beats Myrzanazar 8-1 and Abdullaev beats Shavkatov 3-1. The final important result to remember is that 2019 European Games bronze medalist Taras Markovich (UKR) beat Aryan Tyutrin (BLR) 5-1 in the second round of repechage.
So in the aftermath of the results of the OUWCMT, Gulomjon Abdullaev (UZB) takes the #9 spot for winning gold and Nodiryun Safarov (UZB) is at #10 for his runner-up finish. Bekbolot Myrzanazar (KGZ) is at #11 for taking bronze and Makhmudjon Shavkatov (UZB) takes #12 for winning bronze over Taras Markovich (UKR) returns to the rankings at #13 for beating #14 Aryan Tyutrin (BLR). #10 Horst Lehr (GER) got moved down seven spots due to inactivity and his wins over Georgi Vangelov, Taras Markovich, and Afghan Khasalov not aging as well because at the time they weren’t as highly ranked coupled with the standout Uzbek performances makes it so that he doesn’t have the strongest argument to keep holding onto a top 10 spot. #16 Giorgi Edisherashvili (AZE), #14 Thomas Gilman (USA), #17 Makhir Amiraslanov (AZE), #13 Seth Gross, and #18 Joe Colon (USA) have been removed from the rankings.
The Matteo Pellicone was competed under a round robin format and the most notable result was two time world medalist Nurislam Sanayev (KAZ) taking gold off the strength off two wins over Henri Deglane champion #15 Nick Suriano (USA). For his title at the Matteo Pellicone along with his past resume, Sanayev takes the #8 spot. Finishing with bronze was Givi Davidovi (ITA) by 10-0 decision over Ali Aburumaila (PLE). #3 Suleyman Atli (TUR) was removed from the rankings as he competed up at 61 KG for his second time since the 2020 Ziolkowski. Atli finished as the runner-up to 2019 U-23 world runner-up Adlan Askarov (KAZ).
61 KG
#9 Ulukbek Zholdoshbekov (KGZ) and #12 Georgi Vangelov (BUL) have been removed from the rankings due to losses down at 57 KG at the OUWCMT. Zholdoshbekov lost in the opening round 10-8 to the Belarusian national runner-up Dzmitry Shamela (BLR) and Vangelov lost 5-2 in the quarterfinals to Bekbolot Myrzanazar (KGZ).
Winning the OUWCMT was #8 Akhmednabi Gvarzatilov (AZE) 7-2 over 2019 Junior world runner-up Andrii Dzhelep (UKR). Bronze medalists were Arman Eloyan (FRA) 8-4 over Tornike Katamidze (GEO) and Ikromzhon Khadzhimuradov (KGZ) by pin over Kamil Kerymov (UKR). Important results from the OUWCMT were Viktor Lyzen (GER) beating #19 Razmik Papikyan (ARM), Andrii Dzhelep (UKR) beating #16 Recep Topal (TUR) and Cabbar Duyum (TUR) beating #16 Recep Topal (TUR) in the first round or repechage. What all this does, is that Dzhelep gets ranked at #15, Arman Eloyan (FRA) gets ranked at #18 for beating Tornike Katamadze (GEO) who beat Cabbar Duyum (TUR) who beat #16 Recep Topal (TUR).
Winning the North Caucasus Federal District Tournament was 2019 Russian nationals bronze medalist Dinislam Takhtarov (RUS) 2-2 over Muslim Mektikhanov (RUS). Mekhtikhanov notched a big upset win earlier in the tournament over two time Russian nationals bronze medalist Zelimkhan Abakarov (RUS). Bronze medalists at the NCFD were Zelimkhan Abakarov (RUS) 12-2 over Islam Maltsagov (RUS) and Cherman Tavitov (RUS) over Tamerlan Karaev (RUS) 13-6. The results of the NCFD have Takhtarov return to the rankings at #9, Mekhtikhanov make his debut at #10, and Abakarov slot in at #11 after having been a fixture of the top 5 much of 2019 and being the #1 ranked wrestler in the world going into Russian nationals that year.
2019 57 KG U-23 world runner-up Adlan Askarov (KAZ) was crowned the champion of the Matteo Pellicone with strong wins over #3 (57) Suleyman Atli (TUR) and 2019 world 5th place finisher Tyler Graff (USA). Askarov enters the rankings at #12 while Atli’s move up to 61 KG sees him debut in the rankings at #13. #11 Behnam Ehsanpour (IRI) moved up to 65 KG for the Matteo Pellicone where he lost 9-8 in the quarterfinals to Indian national champion Rohit Rohit (IND).
65 KG
2018 U-23 world bronze medalist Islam Dudaev (RUS) won the NCFD tournament with an 8-1 finals victory over #13 Artur Badtiev (RUS). Badtiev repeated his win over two time Russian nationals bronze medalist #14 Murshid Mutalimov (RUS) to make the finals. Taking bronze at the NCFD was #14 Murshid Mutalimov (RUS) over Islam Zekeyev (RUS) 11-0 and Gadzhimurad Omarov (RUS) 5-0 over Zakarya Abdusalamov (RUS). For his title at the NCFD, Dudaev takes the #11 spot in the rankings.
2020 European championships bronze medalist #15 Ali Rahimzade (AZE) won the OUWCMT 5-4 off the strength of a controversial early takedown against Ernazar Akhmataliev (KGZ). Bronze medalists were Alibek Osmonov (KGZ) 9-2 over Maxim Sacultan (MDA) and #18 Turan Bayramov (AZE) 3-0 over Erik Arushanian (UKR). To make the finals, Rahimzade notched strong wins over 2015 61 KG world bronze medalist Vasyl Shuptar (UKR) 5-4 and 2017 U-23 European championships bronze Shota Phartenadze (GEO). On the top half of the bracket, Ernazar Akhmataliev (KGZ) had a very impressive run to the finals beating 2020 European championships bronze medalist Erik Arushanian (UKR), George Bucur (ROU), and 2019 U-23 world champion #18 Turan Bayramov (AZE). Joey McKenna (USA), a 2018 Final X runner-up, notched an impressive win in the round of 16 over 2020 European championships runner-up Nyrugun Skryain (BLR) but fell in the quarterfinals 5-1 to #18 Turan Bayramov (AZE). From the OUWCMT, Akhmataliev enters the rankings at #18, Bayramov falls two spot to #20
#6 Bajrang Punia (IND) won his second Matteo Pellicone title with a 2-2 victory over Tulga Tumur Ochir (MGL) in a rematch of their 2019 world bronze match. Taking bronze was Joey McKenna by 8-2 decision over Selim Kozan (TUR) and Hamza Alaca (TUR) by 12-10 decision over Rohit Rohit (IND).
2019 70 KG world champion #4 (65) David Baev (RUS) has confirmed he will be competing at Russian nationals at 65 KG and takes the #1 spot in the rankings.
70 KG
#1 Ilyas Bekbulatov (UZB) won the OUWCMT with a 5-0 win in the finals over #18 Gitinomagomed Gadzhiev (AZE). Bronze medalists at the OUWCMT were Oleksii Boruta (UKR) 7-2 over Alexander Semisorow (GER) and #18 Islambek Orozbekov (KGZ) 4-3 over Ivan Kusyk (UKR). Notable results from the OUWCMT were 2018 U-23 world champion Oleksii Boruta (UKR) upsetting Georgian world champions #13 Mirza Skhulukhia (GEO) and #16 Zurab Iakobishvili (GEO) to make the semis where he lost 12-2 to Bekbulatov. #18 Gitinomagomed Gadzhiev (AZE) avenged his loss in the bronze medal match of the 2020 Individual World Cup to #17 Islambek Orozbekov (KGZ) with a 5-3 win in the semifinals. From the results of the OUWCMT, Boruta enters the rankings at #12 for beating #13 Skhulukhia and #16 Iakobishvili. 2020 European championships runner-up #8 Agaguseynov Mustafaev (AZE) has been removed due to inactivity, having not competed since February of 2020. 2018 Russian nationals runner-up #15 Arpak Sat (RUS) has been removed from the rankings as he moved up to 74 KG where he lost at the Siberian Federal District tournament to eventual champion Semen Tereschenko (RUS).
Oleg Dukanov Memorial bronze medalist Aznaur Tavaev (RUS) won the NCFD 6-3 over Bisoltan Arslanov (RUS). Bronze medalists were Murad Evloev (RUS) 1-1 over Anzor Ionov (RUS) and Abdullagadzhi Magomedov (RUS) 5-2 over Aslan Sanakoev (RUS). Tavaev returns to the 70 KG rankings at #7.
2020 Russian nationals runner-up #4 David Baev (RUS) has made it official that he is moving down to 65 KG for Russian nationals and he has been placed in the 65 KG rankings at #1.
Alec Pantaleo (USA) enters the rankings at #20 after winning the Matteo Pellicone in a round robin with two wins over 2019 65 KG world runner-up Daulet Niyabekov (KAZ). Taking bronze was Vishal Kaliramana over Syrbaz Talgat (KAZ) by 5-1 decision.
74 KG
#19 Magomed Dibirgadzhiev (RUS) won the NCFD 10-5 over Magomed Kardanov (RUS). Bronze medalists were Darsam Dzhaparov (RUS) 3-0 over Mansur Bataev (RUS) and Saypulla Alibulatov (RUS) 13-2 over Soslan Kaloev (RUS). The champion of the OUWCMT was 2019 Junior world bronze medalist Mohammadsadegh Firouzpourbandpei (IRI) who beat 3x European champion #16 Soner Demirtas (TUR) 2-1 in the finals. Bronze medalists at the event were Giorgi Sulava (GEO) 10-0 over Arman Andreasyan (ARM) and Kasum Kasumov (UKR) 8-4 over Murad Kuramagomedov. Firouzpourbandpei (IRI) enters the rankings at #16 for his win over Demirtas who falls one spot to #17 for his loss to Firouzpourbandpei.
#6 Frank Chamizo (ITA) won the Matteo Pellicone title with a controversial 3-2 win over #4 Jordan Burroughs (USA). Bronze medalists at the Matteo Pellicone were 2019 70 KG world runner-up Nurkhoza Kaipanov (KAZ) by 8-2 decision over Franklin Gomez Matos (PUR) and 2020 Asian champion Daniyar Kaisanov (KAZ) by 5-0 decision over Narsingh Yadav (IND). Chamizo moves up one spot to #5 in the rankings for his win over Burroughs, Burroughs falls two spots to #6, and two time 79 KG world champion Kyle Dake (USA) moves up one spot in the rankings to #4 for his win over Chamizo in November of 2020.
79 KG
Winning the NCFD was 2019 U-23 world bronze medalist Radik Valiev (RUS) by forfeit over #4 Atsamaz Sanakoev (RUS). Bronze medalists at the NCFD were #20 Magomednabi Magomedov (RUS) over Jamal Akhmaddudinov (RUS) by pin and Abdul Tsatsaev (RUS) over Hadjimurat Kushkov (RUS) 10-0. Valiev returns to the 79 KG rankings at #9 for his past wins over 2019 Alans champion Khalil Aminov (RUS).
Winning the OUWCMT at 79 KG was Henri Deglane champion #8 Nika Kentchadze (GEO) 6-4 over Ramazan Sari (TUR). Bronze medalists at the event were Bekzod Abdurakhamnov (UZB) over #11 Vasyl Mykhailov (UKR) 6-2 and Yahor Akulich (BLR) 4-3 over Yevgenii Dybovyi (UKR). From the OUWCMT, Kentchadze moves up one spot to #7, 2017 74 KG world bronze medalist Bekzod Abdurakhmanov (UZB) enters the 79 KG rankings at #9, and David McFadden (USA) enters the rankings at #19 for his 12-2 tech fall win over 2019 U-23 world champion Tariel Gaphrindishvili (GEO). McFadden was eliminated from the tournament in a controversial 6-4 loss to #12 Vasyl Mykhailov (UKR). 2020 Yarygin bronze medalist #7 Khalid Yakhiev (RUS) moved up to 86 KG where he was the NCFD runner-up to Ada Bagomedov (RUS).
Galymzhan Usserbaev (KAZ) won the Matteo Pellicone with two wins over #19 David McFadden (USA) and a win over 2020 Individual world cup runner-up #11 Muhammet Nuri Kotanoglu (TUR). Finishing with bronze at the Matteo Pellicone was Kotanoglu with a 6-0 win over Ramazan Sari (TUR). Usserbaev takes the #11 spot in the rankings.
86 KG
Winning the NCFD was Ada Bagomedov (RUS) by forfeit over 2020 79 KG Yarygin bronze medalist Khalid Yakhiev (RUS). Bronze medalists at the NCFD were Zaur Makiev (RUS) 10-7 over Gazi Khalilov (RUS) and Magomedzagid Kurbanov (RUS) 2-1 over Adam Gagiev (RUS). #6 Vladislav Valiev (RUS) moved up to 92 KG where he competed at the NCFD where he went 1-1 forfeiting his second match to #13 Guram Chertkoev (RUS). Valiev is ranked #14 at 92 KG as it stands.
Winning the OUWCMT was Henri Deglane runner-up #20 Sebastian Jezierzanski (POL) by forfeit over Akhmed Magamaev (BUL). Bronze medalists at the event were Javrail Shapiev (UZB) 7-0 over #8 Boris Makoev (SVK) and Nurtilek Karypbaev (KGZ) 8-3 over Mukhammed Aliev (UKR). One of the strongest runs from the OUWCMT was 2019 Medved runner-up Javrail Shapiev (UZB) who upset four past World medalists in the form of #7 Piotr Ianulov (MDA), #8 Boris Makoev (SVK), #10 Fatih Erdin (TUR) and #16 Osman Gocen (TUR) to bring home gold. For his great performance, Shapiev takes the #7 spot. #20 Sebastian Jezierzanski (POL), moves up fourteen spots to #6 in the rankings off the strength of his semi finals win over the red hot Shapiev at the OUWCMT. Akhmed Magamaev (BUL) returns to the rankings at #18 for his runner-up finish at the OUWCMT.
#12 Bo Nickal (USA) fell four spots in the rankings to #16 after his 3-2 loss to Gabe Dean (USA), who debuts in the rankings at #19 for his win over Nickal.
#10 Zahid Valencia (USA) won his second consecutive Matteo Pellicone title with a 10-0 win over Mark Hall (USA). Taking bronze at the Matteo Pellicone was Myles Martin (USA) by 12-2 decision over Clayton Pye (CAN) and Yeskali Dauletkazy (KAZ) by injury default over #11 Fatih Erdin (TUR). Along with his dominating win over Hall in the finals, Valencia tech falled #11 Fatih Erdin (TUR) in the semifinals 12-2.
92 KG
2019 86 KG Alans champion Soslan Ktsoev (RUS) won the NCFD in impressive fashion pinning the #13 Guram Chertkoev (RUS) in the finals. Bronze medalists at the event were Alman Kerimov (RUS) over Artem Tskharebov (RUS) 2-2 and Ruslan Lelyukaev (RUS) by forfeit over Zelimkhan Minkailov (RUS). For his strong performance at the NCFD, Soslan Ktsoev (RUS) debuts in the 92 KG rankings at #9. #6 (86) Vladislav Valiev (RUS) went 1-1 at the NCFD forfeiting to #13 Guram Chertkoev (RUS) in his second match but enters the rankings at #14.
Winning the OUWCMT was 2019 world bronze medalist #10 Irakli Mtsituri (GEO) 2-0 over Daniil Pidylpinets (UKR). Bronze medalists were Amarhadzhi Mahamedau (BLR) 11-4 over Arkhadzi Pogosyan (BLR) and Hovhannes Mkhitaryan (ARM) 12-2 over Doolotbek Zhamgyrbek (KGZ). From the OUWCMT, Amarhadzhi Mahamedau (BLR) enters the rankings at #15 for beating #9 Osman Nurmagomedov (AZE) who fell seven spots in the rankings to #16. #10 Irakli Mtsituri (GEO) moved up two spots to #8 and Arkady Pogosyan (BLR) slots in at #20 because #5 Javad Ebrahimi (IRI) got removed due to inactivity since he hadn’t wrestled since February 2020 where he won the Asian championships.
3x World/Olympic medalist Selim Yasar (TUR) enters the 92 KG rankings at #11 after his title at the Matteo Pellicone that saw him beat 2020 Individual world cup bronze medalist #12 Erhan Yaylaci (TUR).
97 KG
Winning the NCFD was Ashkab Boltukaev (RUS) 3-2 over Tazhudin Mukhtarov (RUS). Bronze medalists at the event were Tamerlan Kotsoev (RUS) 10-4 over Gadzhimagmed Tazhudinov (RUS) and Azret Shogenov (RUS) over Tamik Dzhikayev (RUS) by pin.
#9 Suleyman Karadeniz (TUR) won the OUWCMT title in a rematch of his 2020 Individual world cup bronze medal match against Valerii Andriitsev (UKR) with a 1-1 victory. Taking bronze at the OUWCMT was Magomed Zakariiev (UKR) by forfeit over #3 Elizbar Odikadze (GEO) and #12 Albert Saritov (ROU) over Radu Lefter (MDA) 7-2. From the OUWCMT, Karadeniz moves up six spots to #3 for his 4-2 semifinals win over #3 Elizbar Odikadze (GEO) and Andriitsev returns to the rankings at #11 for his 6-3 win over #12 Albert Saritov (ROU). Another important result that happened was that #3 Elizbar Odikadze (GEO) beat #13 Magomed Ibragimov (UZB) 6-3 in the qualification round in what was a rematch of their 2018 world bronze medal match that Odikadze won by pin. #7 Vladislav Baitsaev (RUS) was removed due to inactivity as he had not competed since the January 2020 when he won the Yarygin over #18 Magomedkhan Magomedov (RUS). #4 Kyle Snyder (USA) beat Nathan Jackson (USA) and #19 (86) Gabe Dean (USA) at a NLWC event as a warmup for the Olympic trials.
2020 U.S. Open champion Kollin Moore (USA) notched one of the biggest wins of his career when he beat 2019 92 KG world runner-up Alireza Karimimachiani (IRI) 3-3 in the Matteo Pellicone finals to take gold. Karimimachiani has past experience at 97 KG in the form of a gold medal at the 2018 Asian Games where he pinned 2016 Olympic bronze medalist #15 Magomed Ibragimov (UZB) and defeated 2019 world runner-up #12 Sharif Sharifov (AZE) at the 2018 92 KG world championships where he took bronze. Hayden Zillmer (USA) took bronze with a 7-4 win over 2019 U-23 European champion Ibragim Ciftci (TUR) and 2018 92 KG Junior world runner-up Alisher Yergali (KAZ) was bronze with a 6-1 win over 2019 Junior world bronze medalist Feyzullah Akturk (TUR).
125 KG
2016 Junior world champion Kazbek Khubulov (RUS) won the NCFD by pin over Zaur Kozonov (RUS). Taking bronze at the NCFD was Atsamaz Tebloev (RUS) 12-1 over Islam Shavaev (RUS) and Ibragim Khasiev (RUS) over Murat Borokov (RUS) 12-2. Winning the OUWCMT was Kamil Kosciolek (POL) 10-3 over 2019 world bronze medalist #10 Oleksandr Khotsianivski (UKR). Bronze medalists at the OUWCMT were #10 (97) Givi Matcharashvili (GEO) 3-1 over Daniel Ligeti (HUN) and Vaxid Galayeev (AZE) 8-4 over Samhan Jabrailov (MDA). Kamil Kosciolek (POL) debuts in the rankings at #11 and Khotsianivski falls two spots to #12 for his loss to Kosciolek. Matcharashvili, wrestling up from 97 KG, beat 2020 Individual World Cup bronze medalist #17 Aiaal Lazarev (KGZ) 2-2 in the quarterfinals. 2018 world runner-up Zhiwei Deng (CHN) was removed from the rankings as he has not competed since the 2019 Military Games in November 2019.
Amarveer Dhesi (CAN) won the Matteo Pellicone with wins over #13 Oleg Boltin (KAZ) and Tony Nelson. #14 Yusup Batirmurzaev (KAZ) was runner-up at the Matteo Pellicone due to an early 14-4 loss to Tony Nelson. Batirmuraev had strong wins over #13 Oleg Boltin (KAZ), Sumit Sumit (IND), and an 11-0 tech fall over Amarveer Dhesi (CAN). #13 Oleg Boltin (KAZ) is removed from the rankings due to his losses to Sumit Sumit (IND), #14 Yusup Batirmurzaev (KAZ), Amarveer Dhesi (CAN), and Tony Nelson (USA). Amarveer Dhesi (CAN) is in the rankings at #19 for his win over Tony Nelson (USA) and Tony Nelson (USA) is in the rankings at #20 for his 14-4 win over #14 Yusup Batirmurzaev (KAZ) who moved up one spot to #13 because of #13 Oleg Boltin (KAZ) being removed from the rankings.
Pound-for-Pound
The only change in the pound for pound was that #25 Takuto Otoguro (JPN) was replaced due to inactivity and replaced with 2020 Individual World Cup champion Akhmed Usmanov (RUS).