Men's Judo -73 kg Gold Medal Match | London 2012 Olympics

Full highlights from the Men's Judo -73 kg Final between Russia's Mansur Isaev and Japan's Riki Nakaya from the ExCel Arena on 30 July 2012.

Judo made its very first appearance at the Olympic Games in 1964 in Tokyo. However, it was not included in the Olympic programme in 1968 in Mexico City, but returned, never to leave again, at the 1972 Games in Munich. As for women's judo, it was added to the Games in 1992 in Barcelona.

Men and women now compete in seven weight categories. There was originally a men's category open to all weights, but this event was withdrawn after the 1984 Games in Los Angeles.

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[micox]

I'm a jiu jitsu guy so I don't know much about judo, but I'm pretty sure judo has a lot of respect and sportsmanship. that Russian guy is extremely disrespectful.

[jasondownsnet]

That was extremely disrespectful and disgusting. The Russian climbed on top of the Japanese player like he was going to hug and console the Japanese player, than he stretches his arms out in victory and showboats. Extremely disrespectful.

[markycupko]

9:00 so disrespectful, this is against philosophy of judo and sportsmanship in general

[yashis]

Mansur Isaev was disrespectful, Judo has to start AND end with etiquette. I'm not saying you shouldn't celebrate but he didn't need to stand over his opponent like that

[JoeHeine]

The Japanese guy was injured, and was trying to hide it for the rest of the match.

[mbruntflett]

I stood over someone like that I'd expect to be disqualified

[kanaka]

The Russian guy worked hard and earned the gold. However, that last shot he did to Nakaya's head and then standing over his opponent was really unnecessary and low class.

[alexzan]

9:00 crazy that he wins olympic gold medal in Judo, and still doesnt seem to understand Judo.

[danieloh]

That japanese was too classy, he shook that pricks hand anyway. Now that's honour for ya

[Arminsaf]

I’m really watching a lot of judo recently. I wrestled in high school, did gi jiu jitsu til purple belt, and have been foghting mma for some time. But watching the grip fighting and force applications is really amazing. The Russians have really applied the judo concepts to Olympic wrestling very well

[OlympischbriesjeNadaAverage]

disrespecting and sitting on top of your opponent making this gesture deserves disqualification 11:43

[ANGELXZONE]

Kinda made me feel sad for the Japanese guy.. Getting humiliated and taunted after losing in something he spent his life practicing for :/

[jimreily]

Truly amazing how the Japanese dude has his back taken basically (I don't know Judo so forgive me if I'm using the wrong terms), then he escapes that but he retains a half guard, then essentially rolls/sweeps the Russian, so the Japanese guy goes from the bottom to the top and even tries the submission (or what the commentators call the arm lock).
That's quite amazing to see actually. It must have been so hard to do that

[A-R]

The Japanese fighter tried his best, appreciate it!
From Afghanistan 🇦🇫

[kimmilowell]

Judo is harder then it looks. You would have to do judo to know that

[raiogammaa]

It's sad to see an olympic champion celebrating his victory sitting on top of the opponent.

[rhidiandavies]

I'm not one of these people that thinks Isaev should have been disqualified for showboating at the end but it was definitely a tasteless move, made even worse by the fact that it was a razor thin win. Some people just don't have class in defeat, or victory unfortunately, although I must admit that was a nice juji gatame.

[millertime]

Russians and there sportsmanship at end wtf

[jonatancarmen]

That russian dishonored his team, his coach and himself

[Martial-Mat]

One of the more interesting judo matches I've seen. I like the tactics, without all the punching. Seems to be all the art, and hardly any of the brutality.