I think I would have some takedowns on him. I would be able to spew double digits at him. He never wrestled in the folk style in his life. He may not know what folk style is. That would be pretty bad.
Predicted outcome: “Pretty bad”
Deiveson Figueiredo
I think it would be the same as Moreno. He might start to understand some things, but when you’re at such an elite level like me, it’s going to take a lifetime. My thing is, I’m really good at the top. That’s where I went to work and it’s one of the toughest jobs. That’s where people would get in real trouble is when I’m on top of them.
Predicted outcome: “Pretty bad”
Henry Cejudo
He is fast and athletic. This one, I don’t know how it would turn out. He’s smart, he’s technical. The guy did it all and won it all. Again, it’s folk style. I have more luck in folk than in freestyle. Olympic champion at 21, he is quite good.
Expected result: 3-2 W, Piccininni
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Cory Sandhagen
He is tall. The thing happens to their legs. It wouldn’t be difficult, but finishing would be difficult with guys that size. Folk wrestling is different. These guys are wrestlers, but in what they do, I just have the edge over them.
Expected result: 6-2 W, Piccininni
“All these guys are the best in the world at what they do,” Piccininni said. “You don’t become so random. They sacrificed their blood, sweat and tears to get where they are. They are very accomplished because of their hard work. For most of these guys, they are what I aspire to be. I know how awesome these guys are. If you are ranked in the world, you are at an elite level in your respective sport. You don’t become “just because”. These people made it happen.
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