From: United World Wrestling Press
[email protected] Subject: Sadulaev Tops Rival Snyder in 3rd Clash; Otoguro, Susaki Give Host Japan Golden Ending Date: August 7, 2021 at 4:20 PM To:
[email protected] Sadulaev Tops Rival Snyder in 3rd Clash for Tokyo Olympics Gold By Ken Marantz CHIBA, Japan (August 7) -- Abdulrashid SADULAEV (ROC) came out on top in his latest clash with fellow Rio Olympic champion Kyle SNYDER (USA) at freestyle 97kg, winning "Snyderlaev III" 6-3 on Saturday night. In the highly anticipated battle at Makuhari Messe Hall A, reigning world champi0n Sadulaev scored twice on tilts in countering low singles by Snyder and held on to add a second Olympic gold to his four world titles. "Unbelievable, awesome," Sadulaev said. "I know this feeling because five years ago I won. It’s more difficult to defend than to win. So it’s a dream today." Sadulaev took a 2-0 lead in the second period after receiving an activity point and scoring on a stepout. In the second period, Snyder shot for a low single and Sadulaev showed how he earned his nickame "The Russian Tank" when he lifted the American off the mat. While Sadulaev wasn't able throw Snyder for points, he managed to tilt him over. A short time later, Snyder got in on the same single leg, and the result was exactly the same, giving the Russian a 4-0 lead. Snyder, a two-time former world champion, put himself back into the match with a hard-earned takedown with 50 seconds left, then added a stepout point with :28 on the clock.