-100 kg: Kotsoiev Back on Top in the -100 kg Category / IJF.org

The -100 kg category saw the Olympic champion reassert his dominance. Zelym Kotsoiev (AZE) powered through the preliminaries with conviction, throwing decisively and wasting no time on the tatami. Across the draw, Gennaro Pirelli (ITA) showed similar authority, ensuring an all-action final between two in-form judoka ready to contest every exchange.

Final

Gennaro Pirelli (ITA) vs Zelym Kotsoiev (AZE)

After an initial battle for grips, Zelym Kotsoiev launched a sumi-gaeshi that earned him a yuko. The Olympic champion remained focused and sharp while Pirelli fought back with determination, never settling for silver. Despite several strong attempts, Kotsoiev’s control prevailed, securing the gold medal. The Olympic champion was back on the top step and back in golden form.

Bronze medallist, Leonardo Goncalves (BRA).

Bronze Medal Contests

Leonardo Goncalves (BRA) vs Kyle Reyes (CAN)

Unable to compete, Kyle Reyes forfeited, giving Leonardo Goncalves the bronze medal. After silver in Lima and bronze here in Guadalajara, the Brazilian continues his strong campaign.

Bronze Medal Contest, Anton Savytskiy (UKR) vs Enrico Bergamelli (ITA).

Anton Savytskiy (UKR) vs Enrico Bergamelli (ITA)

A largely tactical contest turned on a moment of brilliance as Anton Savytskiy executed a perfectly timed seoi-otoshi to score a yuko and claim the bronze medal.

Medals, cheques and flowers were presented by Mr Jose Humberto Rodriguez, Director General of the Panamerican Judo Confederation, and Mr Rafael Gonzales de la Vega, Double Panamerican Games Bronze Medallist & Multiple Panamerican Championships Medallist.

Final (-100 kg)

PIRELLI Gennaro (ITA) vs KOTSOIEV Zelym (AZE)

Bronze Medal Fights (-100 kg)

GONCALVES Leonardo (BRA) vs REYES Kyle (CAN)

SAVYTSKIY Anton (UKR) vs BERGAMELLI Enrico (ITA)

Final Results (-100 kg)

1. KOTSOIEV Zelym (AZE)

2. PIRELLI Gennaro (ITA)

3. GONCALVES Leonardo (BRA)

3. SAVYTSKIY Anton (UKR)

5. REYES Kyle (CAN)

5. BERGAMELLI Enrico (ITA)

7. BRICENO Thomas (CHI)

7. BEZDEK Martin (CZE)