The dominant stars in the division met in last year's World finals, with Adam Saitiev of Russia beating Yoel Romero of Cuba in a controversial overtime bout. Saitiev also pinned Romero in the 2000 Olympic finals. Both Saitiev and Romero also boast a 1999 World title, as Saitiev was competing at 76 kg at the time and Romero was at 85 kg.    The styles of these two athletes are quite different, which leads to some compelling battles. Saitiev, like his lighter brother Buvaisa, has a relaxed, wide-open creative approach to his wrestling. Romero is one of the world's best power wrestlers, strong and fast and, when necessary, aggressive. Both are terrific counter wrestlers.     Before fans get too excited about another Saitiev vs. Romero  battle, the rumors coming from Russia is that two-time European champion Sazhid Sazhidov defeated Saitiev in Russia this year, and will be the entry in New York. This is perhaps Russia's deepest weight class, chock full of true superstars. Other Russian choices at this division could be Khajimurad Gatsalov, who moved up to 96 kg and won the 2003 European title, and past World and Olympic champion Khadjimourad Magomedov. Russia rarely turns in a roster early, so there is always some doubt about their choices. If you believe the scuttlebutt, it will Sazhidov looking to make it four straight years of Russian dominance at this division    The big unknown is American star Cael Sanderson, who qualified for the last two World meets but was unable to attend either time. After going unbeaten in college, Sanderson has been frustrated in his attempt to take over at the world level. In 2001, after Sept. 11, the World meet was moved to Bulgaria during Sanderson's senior year at Iowa State, and he chose not to attend. Last year, the threat of violence to the U.S. team kept all of the American athletes at home. Even though he has been the top U.S. athlete since 2001, this will be his first test at the World Championships.    Sanderson lost a pair of tight match overtime matches to  Romero at the Titan Games and at the Pan American Games. This has the makings of a great rivalry, especially if Sanderson can get a win over Romero in New York or another event soon. Sanderson has also battled Russians Gatsalov and Magomedov, giving him ample experience against top foes. Sanderson's motion-packed active style is exciting to watch, and can give his opponents fits when his offense is working well. However, the secret to future success could be his improved defense, and his ability to score points from the top position on the mat.    Winning the World bronze last year was Iran's Majid Khodaee. Iran has listed three possible entries at this division, with veterans Pejman Dorostkar and Feridoun Ghanbari also on the preliminary roster. Dorostkar was the 2003 Asian Championships gold medallist, and has previous World Championships experience. It is a good bet that Iran will have a talented and motivated athlete at this weight, prepared to go for the gold medal.    Just because the freestyle wrestling powerhouse nations of Russia, Iran, Cuba and USA are talented at this division does not mean that other nations will not have a chance. In fact, the number of outstanding individuals makes this among the most compelling divisions in international wrestling.    Magomed Ibragimov of Macedonia, a 2000 Olympic bronze medallist, will be in the field this year. Arkadiy Tzopa of Bulgaria, fourth in the 2002 World Championships, will also be in the draw. The two finalists from the 2003 European Championships, champion David Mindorashvili of Georgia and runner-up Mamed Agaev of Armenia will also be on the mats in New York.     Marcin Jurecki of Poland placed a strong fifth in the World Championships last year. Andre Backhaus of Germany has placed in the top eight in the World Championships for the last two years and was a solid fourth at the European Championships this year.     There are many other talented and experienced wrestlers in this weight division, looking to knock off their opponents and move up in the standings. Most of the former Soviet republics have a competitive athlete in this division. In addition to those already mentioned, Magomed Kurguliyev of Kazakhstan, Vuqar Ourbanov of Azerbaijan, Siarhei Borchanko of Belarus, Shamil Aliev of Tajikistan and Alik Muzayev of Ukraine are all capable of making a run for the medals.    Throw in a few other top veterans, like Nikolai Ghita of Romania, Lazaros Loizidis of Greece and Buyandelger Batbayar of Mongolia and you can see that the early round matches at this division should be as intense and exciting as those during the last day.    Recent results at this division favor the wrestlers from the powerful wrestling nations of Russia, Cuba, Iran and the United States. You can be sure that the heavy hitters from these nations will be ready to retain their grasp on the medal rounds. The U.S. wrestling fans are hoping that their hero Cael Sanderson will have some classic battles with the other big-name stars in the division. However, do not be surprised if some of the other top talents upset the apple cart and make their way into medal contention. Everybody in the field is looking to stop Russia's winning streak at this division, a quest that will be very difficult to achieve.    RECENT WORLD AND OLYMPIC RESULTS    2002 World Championships  84 kg/185 lbs. - Gold - Adam Saitiev (Russia) dec. Yoel Romero (Cuba), 4-3, ot, 6:14; Bronze - Majid Khodaee (Iran) dec. Arkadiy Tzopa (Bulgaria), 7-1; 5th - Marcin Jurecki (Poland); 6th - D. Mindorashvili (Georgia); 7th - Adam Sanakoev (Uzbekistan); 8th - Andre Backhaus (Germany); 9th - Kim Jang-Soo (Korea); 10th - Robert Eggertswyler (Switzerland)    2001 World Championships results  85 kg/187.25 lbs. - Gold - Khajimourad Magomedov (Russia) dec. Brandon Eggum (USA), 3-0, ot; Bronze - Yoel Romero (Cuba) dec. Betbulat Musaev (Belarus), 3-0; 5th - Rasul Katinavasov (Uzbekistan); 6th - Arkadiy Tzopa (Bulgaria); 7th - Andre Backhaus (Germany); 8th - Magomed Kurugliyev (Kazakhstan); 9th - L. Loizidis (Greece); 10th - Marcin Jurecki (Poland)    2000 Olympic Games results  85 kg/187.25 lbs. - Gold - Adam Saitiev (Russia) pin Yoel Romero (Cuba), 3:41; Bronze - Magomed Ibragimov (Macedonia) dec. Amir Khadem (Iran), 4-1, ot, 8:25; 5th - Charles Burton (United States); 6th - Hyun Mo Yang (Korea); 7th - Gabor Kapuvari (Hungary); 8th - Nicolae Ghita (Romania); 9th - Beibulat Musaev (Romania); 10th - Magomed Kurugliyev (Kazakhstan); 11th - Igors Samusonoks (Latvia); 12th - Davyd Bichinasvili (Ukraine); 13th - Justin Abdou (Canada); 14th - Makharbek Khadartsev (Uzbekistan); 15th - Alioune Diouf (Senegal); 16th - Gregory-Herve Martinetti (Switzerland); 17th - Tatsuo Kawai (Japan); 18th - Ali Ozen (Turkey); 19th - Igor Praporshikov (Australia); 20th - Akesse Aka (Ivory Coast)    TENTATIVE ENTRIES, as of 8/22  84 kg/185 lbs.   ARMENIA - Mamed Agaev  AUSTRALIA - Rein Ozaline  AZERBAIJAN - Vuqar Ourbanov  BANGLADESH - Reaz Khan  BELARUS - Siarhei Borchanko  BULGARIA- Arcadie Tzopa  CAMAROON - Romeo D'Jovenessi or Jules Camdem   CANADA - Carl Rainville or Nick Ugoalah  CHINA - Man Dula  CHINESE TAIPEI - Chen Te Hao  CUBA - Yoel Romero  FINLAND - Tero Perkkio  FRANCE - Kouadio Vincent Aka Akesse  GEORGIA - Revaz Mindorashvili  GERMANY  - Andre Backhaus, David Bichinashvili or Marc Buschle  GREAT BRITAIN - Kamal Shalorus  GREECE - Lazaros Loizidis  GUAM - Jeff Cobb  GUINEA-BISSAU - Amadu Camara  HUNGARY - Tamas Kiss, Gergely Kiss or Csaba Gyurasics  INDIA  - Amandeep, Anuj Kumar or Sonu Patel  IRAN - Pejman Dorostkar, Majid Khodaie or Feridoun Ghanbaripirsarabi  ISRAEL - Sergey Kolesnikov  ITALY - Anthony Fusugba  JAPAN - Hidekazu Yokoyama or Shinya Matsumoto  KAZAKHSTAN - Magomed Kurguliyev or Vadim Tokayev  KOREA- Moon Eiu-Jae  KYRGYZSTAN - Almazbek Ereshov  LATVIA - Pavels Dolgovs  LITHUANIA - Egidijus Vielavicius  MACEDONIA - Mogomed Ibragimov  MOLDOVA - Igor Ghiperi  MONGOLIA - Buyandelger Batbayar  PAKISTAN - Mohammad Usman  POLAND - Marcin Jurecki  ROMANIA - Nikolai Ghita  RUSSIA - Sazhid Sazhidov, Khadjimourat Gatsalov or Adam Saitiev  SENEGAL - Mactar Sene  SLOVAKIA  - Pet