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Event:
RMMA 15 - Sroka v Malone
Date: Apr 19, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Dos Santos closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Martin bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Dos Santos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martin as he jumps to the side.
Dos Santos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Dos Santos feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Santos stands up over Martin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Martin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dos Santos trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin working a defensive guard here.
Dos Santos connects with a couple of short punches.
Dos Santos wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Dos Santos postures up and lands a big shot to Martin's brow. #T1#
Dos Santos throwing strikes from guard but Martin blocks nicely.
Dos Santos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dos Santos landing some decent shots from guard.
Dos Santos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dos Santos scoring with some ground and pound.
Dos Santos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dos Santos scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos connects with a couple of short punches.
Dos Santos works over Martin with some ground and pound from guard.
Dos Santos distracts Martin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dos Santos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dos Santos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dos Santos is in close to Martin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Sydney inform us that Martin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dos Santos lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Martin has momentary wrist control but Dos Santos slips an elbow through the middle.
Dos Santos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dos Santos throws a big right hand that misses.
Dos Santos lands a couple of elbows.
Dos Santos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Martin looks winded!
Dos Santos working some strikes from top position.
Dos Santos cracks Martin with a solid left hand.
Dos Santos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Martin's head.#SUB#
Dos Santos drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Martin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dos Santos has Martin in his guard.#REVB#
Dos Santos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Martin's guard. #REVR#
Dos Santos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dos Santos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dos Santos has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dos Santos wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving. #T3#
Dos Santos postures up and lands a big shot to Martin's brow.
Dos Santos distracts Martin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dos Santos is in close to Martin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dos Santos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully.
Dos Santos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dos Santos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Martin's head.
Dos Santos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Martin wants to get back to his feet but Dos Santos is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dos Santos wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Martin has momentary wrist control but Dos Santos slips an elbow through the middle.
Dos Santos postures up and lands a big shot to Martin's brow.
Dos Santos stands up over Martin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Dos Santos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dos Santos is working Martin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC#Martin is rocked!
Dos Santos landing some decent shots from guard.
Martin is still in real trouble! Can Dos Santos finish him?
Dos Santos gets to his feet and stands over Martin, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Martin felt that one! Dos Santos unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Martin from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adriano Dos Santos!
Adriano Dos Santos thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RMMA - Amsterdam 2
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1#
Dos Santos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dos Santos shoots in but Milos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dos Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Milos as he jumps to the side.
Milos steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dos Santos.#TD#
Dos Santos shoots in and gets a takedown into Milos's guard.
Dos Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Milos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos is looking to work some ground and pound but Milos has wrist control.
Milos working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dos Santos throws a strike but Milos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Milos won't allow Dos Santos to sweep him here.
Dos Santos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Dos Santos is thwarting Milos's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Dos Santos tries to pass to full mount but Milos defends it.
Dos Santos trying to control from half guard but Milos is working away.
Milos trying to hold on to Dos Santos's head to control him but Dos Santos postures up.
Milos regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dos Santos. #SUB2#
Milos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dos Santos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dos Santos distracts Milos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dos Santos throws a big right hand that misses.
Dos Santos stands up over Milos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Dos Santos lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dos Santos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dos Santos chips away with some ground and pound.
Dos Santos with a nice head shot there.
Milos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dos Santos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dos Santos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dos Santos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dos Santos wants to control from the top but Milos keeps moving.
Dos Santos distracts Milos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dos Santos postures up in Milos's guard and throws a big left but Milos blocks it.
Dos Santos throws a strike but Milos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Milos wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
Milos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Dos Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
Milos trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dos Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Milos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Milos wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
Dos Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Dos Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Milos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Milos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Milos passes Dos Santos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dos Santos gets back to full guard.
Milos passes Dos Santos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Milos tries to pass to full mount but Dos Santos defends it.
Dos Santos tries to roll over but Milos keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Milos wants to work for an arm triangle but Dos Santos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4##SUB2#
Milos is looking for a kimura but Dos Santos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Milos to get the leverage.
Milos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dos Santos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Santos punching from the bottom.
Dos Santos tries to roll over but Milos keeps him under control.
Dos Santos trying to control here.
Milos works his way into side control.
Dos Santos is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Milos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dos Santos manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adriano Dos Santos dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Milos tries to sprawl but Dos Santos drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dos Santos throws a strike but Milos avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dos Santos throwing strikes from guard but Milos blocks nicely.
Dos Santos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dos Santos postures up and lands a big shot to Milos's brow.
Dos Santos postures up and lands a big shot to Milos's brow.
Dos Santos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dos Santos wants to pass the guard but Milos is keeping the position.
Dos Santos distracts Milos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos lands a couple of digs.
Milos is trying to control the position but Dos Santos postures up.
Dos Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Milos is retaining full guard.
Dos Santos is in close to Milos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dos Santos works over Milos with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Dos Santos is in close to Milos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dos Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Milos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dos Santos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dos Santos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dos Santos chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#Milos is rocked!
Dos Santos postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Milos covers up, he's hurt! Dos Santos keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Dos Santos and the ref steps in to end the fight! Dos Santos can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adriano Dos Santos!
A very excited looking Adriano Dos Santos made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
RMMA 9 - Malone v Yurchon
Date: Mar 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Dos Santos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sroka counters with a nice body shot.
Dos Santos tries for a takedown but Sroka circles away easily
and Sroka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dos Santos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sroka counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adriano Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sroka sprawls well. Sroka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dos Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
Dos Santos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sroka tries to avoid it but Dos Santos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sroka to the ground. Sroka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dos Santos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sroka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dos Santos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sroka counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos with a poor takedown
and Sroka counters with a nice body shot.
Dos Santos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sroka counters with a right hand to the body.
Dos Santos is breathing heavily.
Dos Santos fails with the takedown
and Sroka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sroka lands a glancing blow to the side of Dos Santos's head.#T1#
Sroka misses with a body shot.
Dos Santos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sroka just misses with a punch to the body.
Dos Santos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sroka counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Dos Santos is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Adriano Dos Santos has been cut.
Dos Santos fails with the takedown
and Sroka counters with a right hand from hell and Dos Santos is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tadeusz Sroka!
Tadeusz Sroka is the new light heavyweight champion!
Tadeusz Sroka gave a mention to BANZAI CLOTHING in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
RMMA 5 - Nyambat v Dos Santos
Date: Feb 08, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Dos Santos closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dos Santos with the ground and pound but Nyambat regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Nyambat keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nyambat's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dos Santos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nyambat is looking to control Dos Santos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nyambat avoid being mounted?
Nyambat is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dos Santos scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos throws a strike but Nyambat avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dos Santos trying to move into half guard but instead Nyambat has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Nyambat definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nyambat stopping the sweep attempt from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Dos Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nyambat defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Nyambat thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dos Santos wants to sweep here but Nyambat controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Dos Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nyambat can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dos Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
Nyambat working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nyambat wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
Nyambat stands up over Dos Santos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nyambat keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dos Santos's head.#SUB2#
Dos Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nyambat is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dos Santos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Dos Santos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Nyambat is looking for a triangle but Dos Santos pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Nyambat looking to control.
Dos Santos throwing strikes but missing.
Dos Santos throwing strikes from guard but Nyambat blocks nicely.
Dos Santos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dos Santos postures up in Nyambat's guard and throws a big left but Nyambat blocks it.
Dos Santos postures up in Nyambat's guard and throws a big left but Nyambat blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dos Santos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Nyambat has his foot on Dos Santos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dos Santos works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Nyambat working for a triangle but Dos Santos defends it easily.
Dos Santos stands and throws Nyambat's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Dos Santos landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dos Santos lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Santos landing strikes.
Dos Santos works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dos Santos is trying to ground and pound but Nyambat uses the momentary lack of control by Dos Santos to regain half guard.
Nyambat is looking to control Dos Santos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nyambat avoid being mounted?
Nyambat keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dos Santos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Dos Santos there.
Nyambat is looking to control Dos Santos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nyambat avoid being mounted?#T4#
Dos Santos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nyambat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dos Santos is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Dos Santos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nyambat is just riding it out for now. Dos Santos eventually gives up the hold.
Dos Santos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nyambat wants to control but Dos Santos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nyambat has hold of Dos Santos's hands but Dos Santos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dos Santos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dos Santos trying to control the action but Nyambat is working from the bottom.
Dos Santos working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adriano Dos Santos 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##TD2#
Dos Santos closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nyambat's guard.
Dos Santos trying to control but Nyambat is working from the bottom.
Dos Santos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dos Santos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Adriano Dos Santos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dos Santos stands up over Nyambat, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dos Santos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nyambat wants to sweep here but Dos Santos controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dos Santos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dos Santos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nyambat is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dos Santos defends well.
Dos Santos won't allow Nyambat to sweep him here.
Dos Santos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Dos Santos postures up in Nyambat's guard and throws a big left but Nyambat blocks it.
Dos Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Nyambat is retaining full guard.
Nyambat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dos Santos wants to pass the guard but Nyambat is keeping the position.
Dos Santos wants to control from the top but Nyambat keeps moving.
Dos Santos is in close to Nyambat's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Nyambat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nyambat keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully.
Dos Santos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dos Santos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Dos Santos advances to half guard.
Dos Santos trying to control from half guard but Nyambat is working away.
Nyambat tries to roll over but Dos Santos keeps him under control.
Dos Santos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nyambat defending well though.
Dos Santos slips a nice elbow through Nyambat's hands, connecting with Nyambat's forehead.
Ground and pound from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dos Santos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nyambat has hold of Dos Santos's hands but Dos Santos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dos Santos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#Nyambat is rocked!
Dos Santos lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Nyambat! More strikes land and this one is all over! Dos Santos jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adriano Dos Santos!
Adriano Dos Santos is the new light heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Dos Santos fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Salman to the ground. Dos Santos is now in Salman's guard.
Dos Santos chips away with some ground and pound.
Dos Santos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Salman's head.
Dos Santos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Salman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dos Santos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dos Santos lands a couple of elbows.
Dos Santos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dos Santos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dos Santos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos controlling from the top position.
Dos Santos could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dos Santos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dos Santos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Santos works over Salman with some ground and pound from guard.
Dos Santos passes Salman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dos Santos connects with a nice short shot to Salman's temple.
Salman looks winded!
Dos Santos is trying to control the action in half guard but Salman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dos Santos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Salman is staying active underneath Dos Santos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dos Santos is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Salman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dos Santos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dos Santos has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Salman is bucking up trying to escape but Dos Santos cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dos Santos lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Salman hang on?
Dos Santos tries to control but Salman wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Santos raining down shots from the mount!
Salman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dos Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dos Santos cracks Salman with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adriano Dos Santos!
Al Fatih Salman was interviewed post fight and said 'Defeat will make me stronger'. |
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