"Keeping the judges out of it was good. It was definitely satisfying because...I felt the pressure. I felt the pressure and I think that was another reason why I felt like such a shell of myself. I was like damn, I'm 3-1 right now, 3-2 won't look too good. I got a real uphill battle being at the age I am,"
"He came out completely different than I was anticipating. He came out real methodical, real patient, he's a hella athletic kid. I felt the speed. He was going tit for tat with me."
"The other thing I did see in the lead up was like he'll shoot, and when he does, he kind of leaves his head open for guillotines. Third round, I threw that push kick, I know I got a good guillotine,"
"He also has some concrete holes that he has in his style that I think I can exploit. He's like the perfect dance partner for me. My last few guys have just respected me too much almost, and this kid I know he ain't going to respect me,"
Carrier reported feeling intense pressure during the bout, describing a loss of composure and concern about his record and age. Carrier characterized Kelton Sneve as methodical, patient, athletic, fast, and willing to engage from bell to bell. Carrier noted a specific technical tendency — leaving the head exposed on shoots — that created a guillotine opportunity in the third round. Carrier praised Sneve's toughness and competitive drive while also identifying concrete holes in Sneve's style he intends to exploit. Carrier views the matchup as one that should bring out his best work against an opponent who won’t show him excessive respect.
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