Abu Dhabi Judo Grand Slam day two: returning to form

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The second day of competition at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam ended in style with the titles flying away to Beauchemin-Pinard, Ahadov, Taimazova and Karapetyan.

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00:00 Abu Dhabi Judo Grand Slam saw the second day of electrifying Judo take place.

00:05 On display was world class sport where the stakes are high.

00:09 Canadian powerhouse Bouchamon Pinard captured gold at under 63kg with a jaw dropping bit

00:15 of action.

00:16 A moment of pure brilliance that lit up the arena in Abu Dhabi.

00:20 "The thing I did was Uranage.

00:23 So when she arrived to attack, I took her half way and it came like all from my legs.

00:29 I'm like lift her and turn in the air.

00:32 So yeah, it's a massive technique and I don't do it often but when it works, it's a big

00:38 leap on."

00:40 Max Herve George, CEO of Ikona Capital awarded Canada second gold of the tournament.

00:48 Uzbek Dangerman Ahadov came here to prove a point after taking bronze last year.

00:55 A spectacular final saw him defeat Kosovo Jakova to give him his first Grand Slam title.

01:01 Vice President of the Olympic Council of Asia Otabek Umarov awarded the medals.

01:07 "I feel very relaxed here in Abu Dhabi as if I was in Uzbekistan at home.

01:17 I love Abu Dhabi.

01:19 Last year I won the bronze here and now my first Grand Slam gold.

01:25 Hopefully at upcoming events and at the Olympics I will win gold and defend the honor of Uzbekistan."

01:34 At under 70 kilograms, Medina Taymazova took a strong victory over Sweden's rising star

01:40 Eriksson.

01:44 FedCo Hungary Chairman Mikael Mikkelae awarded the medals.

01:52 What a final it was at under 81 kilograms with Karapetyan taking on Dutch Dynamo Frank

01:57 De Witt.

02:00 Both athletes flew through the air as Karapetyan got the decisive score.

02:05 Expert Judo on display.

02:07 UAE Judo Federation President Mohammed Bin Talib Al-Daray awarded the medals.

02:20 And the day culminated in a bronze medal for UAE.

02:24 With Tatalashvili bringing joy to everyone in attendance.

02:31 The President of the UAE Judo Federation led the celebrations.

02:42 A magical way to finish the second day of the tournament here in Abu Dhabi.

02:48 We're all on the edge of our seats for the climax tomorrow when the heavyweights compete.

02:52 -

02:58 (upbeat music)

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