Zaza "Grom" Tkeshelashvili is a Georgian retired freestyle wrestler and mixed martial artist who competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics.
11 Facts About Zaza Tkeshelashvili
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Zaza Tkeshelashvili holds notable wins over Volk Han and Travis Fulton, and has fought Bobby Hoffman and Renato Sobral.
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Zaza Tkeshelashvili has been active in wrestling since 1978 as part of the Trudovije reserve center under coach Vano Nikoladze.
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Zaza Tkeshelashvili was one of eight wrestlers selected for the Georgian Olympic Team in 1996.
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Zaza Tkeshelashvili beat Daniel Sanchez, Dolgorsurengiin Sumyaabazar and was defeated in the semis by Leri Khabelov.
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Zaza Tkeshelashvili is mentioned in an interview with Australian fighter Chris Haseman where he comments on Zaza's Olympic credentials while telling a story of Rings Teams competitions, which were a 3 on 3 team eliminator event divided up by countries of origin.
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Zaza Tkeshelashvili did exceptionally well, he lasted about a minute, he got knocked out, and then I looked around and I was the only one left.
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Zaza Tkeshelashvili is a fully qualified veterinarian and physical education teacher both of which he still continues to do.
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On October 28,1999, Zaza Tkeshelashvili participated in RINGS'S first King of Kings tournament, being placed against luta livre fighter Renato Sobral in the first round.
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Zaza Tkeshelashvili was the first and taking down his opponent and immediately attempted an ankle lock, following with a scarf hold when it failed.
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At the second round, Zaza Tkeshelashvili was caught in a Kimura lock and was forced to give up.