The Referee's Grip Pictures

2003 Worlds Suzdal Russia Russia vs. USA

IRNewton — Sat, 31 Dec 2005 07:46:00 GMT

I was taking antibiotics. My advice dont do it before a tournament. I felt fine and then I found myself with no stamina and trying to recover this match from just 1 half inch off the pad. I did but it was not an easy task.

2003 Nationals Bobby Buttafuaco vs. James Battles

IRNewton — Sat, 31 Dec 2005 07:32:49 GMT

Tough match here . foul slip strap hook destroy. It is the way of things. I managed 4th just 10 weeks after surgery but Bobby and I beat hell out of each other.

2001 Worlds Gavardo Italy USA vs Switzerland

IRNewton — Sat, 31 Dec 2005 07:26:32 GMT

This slip generated a strap match.

2001 Worlds Gavardo Italy Cluster shot

IRNewton — Sat, 31 Dec 2005 07:22:52 GMT

Here is a shot of all kinds of people. Just take a look. I placed 5th 198 open behind Jan Germanus , Taras Ivankin , Tunc Oclay and Kazunori Gedou.

Masters Class Worlds Alexandria Egypt 2002-C

IRNewton — Fri, 30 Dec 2005 06:05:39 GMT

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Masters Class Worlds Alexandria Egypt 2002-B

IRNewton — Fri, 30 Dec 2005 06:04:35 GMT

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Masters Class Worlds Alexandria Egypt 2002

IRNewton — Fri, 30 Dec 2005 06:02:33 GMT

In the Straps 198 lb class Masters worlds and I am in control of the match.

2004 Worlds , Indiatuba Brazil podium

IRNewton — Thu, 15 Dec 2005 14:13:50 GMT

Here accepting 2nd place 209 class with Igor Albigov 1st and Vatcheslav Muriev 3rd. Notice the resin based sculputed trophies. They had an interesting shape and very durable construction!

2004 Show Of Strength Atlanta

IRNewton — Thu, 15 Dec 2005 14:09:06 GMT

I managed 3rd place behind Michael Todd and Michael Selearius at the show of strength in 2004 one week before pulling the Worlds in Indiatuba Brazil.

James Battles vs. Olin Lucas Georgia State 2004

IRNewton — Thu, 15 Dec 2005 08:52:33 GMT

This was Battle of the Giants in Albany Ga. 2004 Olin is a very decieving Armwrestler with alot of power. He has a better hook than toproll but his toproll is good also. He is part of Team Louisiana out on Vacation until further notice

2005 WORLDS Utsunomiya Japan JPvsUS

IRNewton — Tue, 13 Dec 2005 04:45:58 GMT

Japan Vs. USA 2005 WAF Utsunomiya Japan

2004 Nationals Demoines Iowa

IRNewton — Tue, 13 Dec 2005 04:38:19 GMT

Michael Todd Vs. James Battles slip! 2004 Nationals Demoines Iowa