Kelly, Beauperthuy and Anderson win titles in Gi and double up at the Veterans Grappling World Championships

U.S. Veterans Grapplers pose with their Gi medals. (left to right) Jeff Anderson, Rich Tado, Gabe Beauperthuy and Michael Kelly. Photo courtesy of Rich Tado.

BAKU Azerbaijan – After a phenomenal performance yesterday in No-Gi, earning four gold medals, the U.S. contingent at the Veterans Grappling World Championships continued their success in Gi. The four-man group brought home three more golds and a bronze.
Michael Kelly (Hebron, Ill.) defeated two Azerbaijanis, Zaur Ashumov, 6-1, and Zaur Mediyev, 2-1, to claim his second World title in as many days in the 41-45 age division at 84 kg.
In the 100 kg+ weight class in the 41-45 age division, Gabe Beauperthuy (Colorado Springs Colo.) earned his gold with a 4-2 decision over Manuel Basco Martinez of Spain. This marks Beauperthuy’s eighth Veterans World Grappling gold medal.
Jeff Anderson (Zeeland, Mich.) received a forfeit to claim the title at 100 kg in the 51-55 age division. It is his fifth Veterans World Grappling gold.
Rich Tado (Fox River Grove, Ill.) took bronze at 77 kg in the 51-55 age division. He dropped his bout to Albertas Kaseta of Lithuania, 1-0, in overtime.
VETERANS GRAPPLING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

At Baku, Azerbaijan, November 8


U.S. Veterans 41-45 years Gi results
84 kg – Michael Kelly, Hebron, Ill., gold medal
WIN Zaur Ashumov (Azerbaijan), 6-1
WIN Zaur Mehdiyev (Azerbaijan), 2-1
100kg+ - Gabe Beauperthuy, Colorado Springs, Colo., gold medal
WIN Manuel Basco Martinez (Spain), 4-2
U.S. Veterans 51-55 years No-Gi results
77 kg - Rich Tado, Fox River Grove, Ill., bronze medal
LOSS Albertas Kaseta (Lithuania), 1-0, overtime
100 kg - Jeff Anderson, Zeeland, Mich., gold medal
WIN FFT