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Event:
Warrior MMA 5
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Moses shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Moses perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Snider is looking to control Moses's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Snider avoid being mounted?
Snider is looking to improve his position.
Moses tries to pass to full mount but Snider defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snider is looking to improve his position.
Snider is in trouble now - Moses has advanced to mount! #T1#
Snider tries to hold on but Moses postures up.
Moses looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Moses's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
BOOM! Moses connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Moses lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T2#
Moses controlling from the full mount.
Moses tries to control but Snider wriggling away.
Moses tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Snider tries to hold on but Moses pushes him away. #SU#
Moses is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Snider moves in looking to clinch but Moses pushes him off.
Snider tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moses paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moses seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Moses misses with the combination.
#T3#
Snider lands with a nice combination. Moses backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#It looks like Joseph Moses has been cut.
Moses is trying hard to land a takedown here. Snider sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Snider gets tackled into the cage by Moses. Moses maintains the clinch.
Snider is looking to break free of the clinch but Moses has double underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Moses - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD#
Moses pulls Snider into guard.
Snider wants to stand and escape but instead Moses has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Moses wants to control from the top but Snider keeps moving.
Snider is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Moses is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Snider is trying to control the position but Moses postures up.
Moses is pushing down on Snider's leg trying to pass to half guard. Snider is fighting to maintain full guard but Moses has managed to sneak the leg through.
Snider avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Moses.
Moses takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moses wants to control but Snider is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Moses seems content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Moses dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Moses's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Snider fails with an attempt to clinch.
Snider shoots in for a double leg but Moses sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Snider tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moses swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Snider shoots for a double leg takedown but Moses sprawls well. He's pushed Snider's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A head kick misses from Snider.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Snider.
Joseph Moses has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Solomon Snider.
Moses with a lazy takedown attempt
and Snider counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Snider moves into range and connects with a jab.
Snider shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moses as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moses has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD#
Snider gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Moses to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T1##SU#
Moses stands and steps away. Snider gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Moses misses with an uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Snider looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice takedown defense from Snider. No joy for Moses on that attempt.
Snider doesn't manage to clinch there - Moses circles away.
#CL#
Moses closes the distance and pushes Snider back into the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Moses.
#TD#
Moses drags the fight down to the ground.
Moses bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Snider's guard. #REVR##T2#
Snider is trying to control the position but Moses postures up.
Snider working a defensive guard but Moses manages to pass into side control anyway.
Moses landing strikes.
Moses has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Snider!
Moses is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snider can do to turn this around?
Moses is landing with some decent strikes but Snider is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Moses has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Snider is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joseph Moses! |
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Event:
Warrior MMA 4
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Reagan shoots in looking for a takedown. Snider tries to sprawl out of it but Reagan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Snider manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Snider fails to land with a series of punches.
Snider throws a series of punches but Reagan avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Reagan clinches up with Snider and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Reagan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reagan shoots for a double leg takedown but Snider sprawls well. He's pushed Reagan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reagan misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snider shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reagan but Reagan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Reagan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Snider is fending him off so far but Reagan persists. Nope, Snider circles away and we're back to standing.
Solomon Snider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Reagan.
Snider moves in looking to clinch but Reagan pushes him off.#CL#
Snider clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Snider fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Reagan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Snider just stands there and leans against the cage.
Reagan is trying to pull guard but Snider turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Reagan manages to break the clinch.
Reagan leaves Snider with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Snider shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reagan sprawls well. Reagan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Snider gets slowly back to his feet.
Reagan throws a fast counter high kick but Snider manages to duck under it in time.
No luck for Reagan with that takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Snider tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reagan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Reagan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Snider sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reagan somewhat.
Nice sprawl there from Reagan as Snider shoots in.
Nice takedown defense from Snider. No joy for Reagan on that attempt. #CL2#
Reagan clinches.
Reagan managing to block the knees to the body from Snider.
Reagan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Snider has had enough of the clinch but Reagan keeps him there for the moment.
Reagan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Snider can't get the takedown.
Snider is looking to take this one to the mat.
Snider lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Reagan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Snider avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Reagan tries to pull guard but Snider won't allow it.
Snider drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reagan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Reagan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Reagan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Reagan goes for a takedown attempt but Snider pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Snider shoots in looking for a takedown but Reagan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Snider's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A jab from Reagan misses. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Reagan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Snider swivels and escapes.
Snider throws a sloppy head kick and Reagan moves out of range easily.
Snider changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reagan tries to avoid it but Snider manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reagan to the ground. Reagan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Snider.
Reagan unleashes a big counter combination but Snider bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Reagan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Snider counters with a two punch combo.
Reagan takes a swing at Snider's ribcage but misses.
Reagan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Snider's waist but Snider gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reagan off to one side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Reagan clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Reagan pulls guard effortlessly.
Snider trying to control the position from guard on top but Reagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Solomon Snider will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Snider misses with a takedown
and Reagan counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Reagan closes the distance and clinches.
Snider blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Reagan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reagan dives in and grabs Snider's left leg, looking for a takedown. Snider pushes down on Reagan's head and hops out.
Snider keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Snider moves into the clinch.
Snider taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Snider looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Reagan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Snider gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Snider tries to score a body lock takedown but Reagan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Snider jumps guard but Reagan stands there with Snider around his waist. Snider gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Solomon Snider. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reagan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Snider pulls his leg out and moves away.
Snider changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reagan tries to avoid it but Snider manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reagan to the ground. Reagan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reagan follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#CL#
Snider moves into the clinch.
Reagan is trying to pull guard but Snider has him pressed against the cage.
Snider tries to pull guard but Reagan won't allow it.
Snider has had enough of the clinch but Reagan keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Snider ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Snider no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Snider trying to keep a closed guard but Reagan is proving a slippery customer.
Reagan passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2##ES#
Snider sneaks out the side door and pushes Reagan away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL2#
Reagan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Snider, pushing him back against the cage.
Snider tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Reagan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reagan is looking to slow Snider down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reagan is defended easily by Snider.
Snider is looking to counter with head kicks.
Reagan closes the distance and clinches up with Snider, looking for a takedown. Reagan pushes Snider against the cage but Snider circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Snider misses with a head kick.
#T3##CL2#
Reagan clinches.
Reagan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Snider is defending well.
Reagan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Reagan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reagan slowing the pace effectively.
Snider taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD#
Snider manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Reagan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Snider is looking to stand up but Reagan isn't so interested in that idea.
Snider seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Snider not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Snider looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been hearing good reports from Snider's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reagan wants to pass the guard but Snider is keeping the position.
My spies in Rio Grappling Club inform me that Reagan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Solomon Snider will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Reagan leaves Snider with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And Reagan tries to counter it with a takedown but Snider pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Snider tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reagan swivels and escapes.
Reagan is looking to slow Snider down with leg kicks.
Snider falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Reagan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Reagan goes for a takedown attempt but Snider pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Reagan misses with a takedown attempt - Snider sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snider shoots in for a takedown but Reagan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reagan unleashes a big counter combination but Snider bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Solomon Snider. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Reagan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Snider has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reagan is working away from the top position though.
Reagan trying to mount his opponent but Snider defends it. #T1#
Reagan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Reagan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Snider is trying to get back to full guard.
Snider gets back to full guard.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Reagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Snider is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reagan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Reagan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reagan wants to control from the top but Snider keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Reagan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Snider.
Snider tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reagan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Snider somewhat.#T3#
Reagan throws a jab when Snider was well out of range.
Reagan throws a right and a left that Snider avoids nicely.
Reagan misses with a takedown attempt - Snider sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Reagan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Snider closes the distance and clinches up with Reagan, looking for a takedown. Snider pushes Reagan against the cage but Reagan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Reagan gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Reagan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reagan shoots in for a takedown but Snider shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Snider pushes Reagan up against the cage in a clinch.
Snider blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Snider wants to stall.
Snider is trying to pull guard but Reagan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Snider trying to control the position but instead, Reagan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Snider into the cage.#TD2#
Reagan jumps guard.
Ethan Reagan has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Snider got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reagan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Snider has managed to get both his arms back between Reagan's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snider trying to control but Reagan is working from the bottom.
Ethan Reagan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Solomon Snider is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Reagan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Reagan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Snider has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Solomon Snider! |
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Event:
Warrior MMA 2
Date: Aug 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Snider will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sullivan lands a jab to the head.
Sullivan leaves Snider with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sullivan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Snider shoots in looking for a takedown but Sullivan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Snider's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Solomon Snider. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sullivan misses with a head kick.
Snider tried to counter with a leg kick but Sullivan avoided it.
Snider has a takedown stuffed.
Sullivan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Sullivan closes the distance and clinches.
Sullivan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sullivan has Snider pressed against the cage, preventing Snider from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Snider has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sullivan uses from the top position.
Sullivan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Snider bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sullivan's guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snider with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sullivan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Sullivan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Snider trying to control but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sullivan is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Sullivan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Snider works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2##SU2#
Sullivan gets to his feet. Snider looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Snider tries to close the distance and clinch but Sullivan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Sullivan clinches with his opponent.
Snider has Sullivan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sullivan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sullivan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sullivan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Snider prevents it.
#TD#
Snider manages to pull guard.
Sullivan preventing the sweep.
Sullivan is fighting to break Snider's control of his arms but Snider is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sullivan landing some decent shots from guard.
Sullivan throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Sullivan postures up in Snider's guard and throws a big left but Snider blocks it.
Snider knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sullivan on the ground.
Snider is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sullivan trying to control the position from guard on top but Snider is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sullivan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sullivan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Snider's guard. #SUB2#
Sullivan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Snider is looking to escape.
Sullivan works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sullivan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sullivan prevents Snider from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sullivan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sullivan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sampson Sullivan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Snider shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sullivan as he jumps to the side.
Snider misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Sullivan blocks the low kick.
Sullivan unleashes a big counter combination but Snider bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sullivan misses the jab.
Snider closes the distance and clinches up with Sullivan, looking for a takedown. Snider pushes Sullivan against the cage but Sullivan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Snider shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sullivan as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Solomon Snider. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Sullivan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Snider's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snider keeping moving, preventing Sullivan from controlling successfully.
Sullivan landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Sullivan passes Snider's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Snider is refusing to be controlled, as Sullivan sits in half guard.
Snider tries to get to full guard but Sullivan has control of the leg.
Snider trying to hold on to Sullivan's head to control him but Sullivan postures up.
Sullivan drops an elbow to the side of Snider's head.
Sullivan thows a huge punch but Snider dodges it nicely.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sullivan wants to take a breather but Snider is having none of it.
Sullivan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sullivan landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sullivan trying to control but Snider is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sullivan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
BOOM! Sullivan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#SUB2#
Sullivan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T3#
Snider wants to hold on but Sullivan pushes him away.
Sullivan with the ground and pound from mount.
Snider slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sullivan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Snider is refusing to be controlled, as Sullivan sits in half guard.
Sullivan slows the pace down in half guard.
Sullivan wants to pass to mount but Snider is defending the position. #T4#
Snider is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sullivan trying to control the action but Snider is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sullivan working Snider over with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sampson Sullivan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Snider gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sullivan counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Snider badly! He tries to strike back but Sullivan puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Snider out cold! Oh man, Snider will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sampson Sullivan! |
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