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UPF 13: Rana Vs. Gracie PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kashmire Gates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Graves has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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176 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kashmire Gates!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gates looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gates gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gates wants to get back to full guard.
Gates looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Graves throwing shots but Gates is blocking nicely.
Gates is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Graves pulls his head out easily.
Graves lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Graves scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graves lands with a punch from half guard.
Gates on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gates looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gates is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Graves is tapping! Great win for Gates!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kashmire Gates!
Kashmire Gates gave a mention to Sportsmanship Ltd. in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Karim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Estrada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joseph Estrada will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Abdul Karim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joseph Estrada!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karim leaves Estrada with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Karim was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Karim looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
No joy there for Karim, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Estrada shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Karim as he avoids it easily.
Estrada shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Karim's guard.
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.
Estrada stands up over Karim, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Estrada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Estrada trying to control but Karim is working from the bottom.
Karim utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Karim is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Estrada is controlling him.
Estrada throwing strikes from guard but Karim blocks nicely.
Karim definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Estrada drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Estrada jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Karim might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estrada with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Estrada wants to control from the top but Karim keeps moving.
Estrada tries to free his leg and advance position but Karim is retaining full guard.
Estrada has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estrada is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Estrada 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.
Estrada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Estrada trying to control but Karim is working from the bottom.
Estrada won't allow Karim to get back to his feet.
Karim is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Estrada dives into side control.
Estrada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karim keeps working.
Karim is trying to get back to his feet.
Estrada has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Estrada keeps the fight on the outside.
Estrada scores with a takedown into Karim's guard.
Karim on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Karim tries to get out of the position.
Estrada works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Karim has hold of Estrada's hands but Estrada slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Estrada landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Estrada is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Estrada seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Estrada controlling the action here.
Karim tries to kick Estrada off but Estrada keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Estrada is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Estrada lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Estrada maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Karim could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Estrada has cracked it and Karim is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Estrada!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joseph Estrada!
In his post fight interview, Joseph Estrada started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Dinkledorff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kennedy comes into the arena with Sledgehammer blaring out of the sound system. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bryan Kennedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ray Dinkledorff!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Kennedy.
Kennedy keeps the fight on the outside.
Kennedy throws a good cross that connects.
Dinkledorff walks into a stiff left hand from Kennedy.
Kennedy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dinkledorff misses with a hook. Kennedy ducked under it nicely.
Dinkledorff looks to land a combination but Kennedy avoids it well.
Kennedy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dinkledorff just manages to avoid it.
Dinkledorff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kennedy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dinkledorff moves into the clinch.
Dinkledorff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dinkledorff moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dinkledorff closes the distance and pushes Kennedy back into the cage.
Kennedy misses with a body punch.
Dinkledorff takes a shot to the head.
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!
Kennedy misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dinkledorff.
Dinkledorff lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinkledorff is looking to break free of the clinch but Kennedy has double underhooks.
Dinkledorff is trying to break the clinch but Kennedy is controlling him.
Kennedy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dinkledorff managing to block the knees to the body from Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with an elbow over the top.
Kennedy manages to break the clinch.
Kennedy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Some wild striking there from Dinkledorff.
Dinkledorff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dinkledorff closes the distance and clinches.
Dinkledorff lands a body punch.
Kennedy scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Ray Dinkledorff has been cut.
Kennedy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinkledorff manages to break the clinch.
Dinkledorff has closed the distance and engaged Kennedy in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Dinkledorff.
Dinkledorff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dinkledorff tries to close the distance and clinch but Kennedy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kennedy slips a jab from Dinkledorff.
That kick from Kennedy tenderised Dinkledorff's leg. Dinkledorff is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dinkledorff has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kennedy thumps Dinkledorff with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinkledorff doesn't manage to clinch there - Kennedy circles away.
Kennedy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kennedy duly obliges.
Dinkledorff's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kennedy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dinkledorff scrambles back to his feet.
Kennedy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dinkledorff moves in looking to clinch but Kennedy pushes him off.
Dinkledorff tries to clinch up.
Nice jab there from Kennedy.
Kennedy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dinkledorffs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy cracks a nice hook into Dinkledorff's ribs.
Kennedy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kennedy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kennedy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kennedy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dinkledorff. Dinkledorff circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dinkledorff is rocked!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Kennedy moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Dinkledorff! Kennedy continues to tee off on Dinkledorff, landing with a left and a right! Kennedy connects with a right hand that leaves Dinkledorff sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Kennedy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bryan Kennedy!
During a confident post fight interview, Bryan Kennedy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Max Barathian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franco Murphy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen perfect enemies as his entrance music. Franco Murphy Johnson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Barathian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Franco Murphy Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barathian lands with a good body shot.
Barathian fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Barathian tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barathian's efforts to push away.
Barathian wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barathian breaks from the clinch.
Barathian throws a series of strikes that have Johnson backpedaling.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barathian defends it well.
Some wild striking there from Barathian.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Barathian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Barathian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Barathian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A left and a right from Barathian both land. Nice combination.
Barathian cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Barathian moves out of range of the strikes.
No joy there for Barathian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Barathian is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Johnson is controlling him well.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barathian is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barathian is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barathian knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Johnson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Barathian connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnson momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Barathian went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Barathian scores with a jab.
Johnson is rocked!
Barathian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barathian misses the shot to the body.
Barathian stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Barathian finish him?
Barathian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barathian throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Barathian scores with a hook.
and Barathian counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Johnson! He's just covering up as Barathian starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Barathian!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bazooka Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen I'm Proud to be an American - Lee Greenwood as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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284 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bazooka Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joe throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Joe misses with a hook to the body
and Joe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Joe.
The fighters circling - Joe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joe slips under a jab.
Joe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Joe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Oooooh!!! Jackson has knocked Joe down with a huge combo! Jackson steps away and waves a wobbly Joe back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Joe is rocked!
It looks like Bazooka Joe has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Joe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joe misses with a left hand
and Jackson counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Joe falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack Jackson!
Jack Jackson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Grimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil High (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rick Grimes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Phil High!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
High slips under a jab.
Grimes looks to land a left hand but High moved out of range nicely.
Grimes throws a jab but it's blocked by High.
Grimes tries to bum rush High with a series of wild strikes but High uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grimes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
High scores with a kick to the body.
Grimes misses with an uppercut. High saw that one coming.
Grimes takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by High.
High lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grimes at a distance.
High uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grimes.
High lands a jab.
It looks like Rick Grimes has been cut.
High lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimes throws the left hand but High avoids the punch easily.
Grimes throws a lazy right hand but High sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grimes takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Grimes is breathing heavily.
Grimes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
High feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grimes's calf.
Grimes throws a predictable looking body shot
and High makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Grimes misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
High throws a shot to the body.
High ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grimes sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Donk. High catches Grimes right on the button with a cross.
Grimes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from High.
Grimes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but High moves away.
High scores with a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from High, right into the meat.
Grimes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but High manages to avoid it.
High unleashes a big counter combination but Grimes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
High lands with a cross.
Grimes is rocked!
Rick Grimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimes misses with a combination
and High counters with an outside leg kick.
Oh Grimes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
High closes the distance and pushes Grimes back into the cage.
Grimes is trying to break the clinch but High is controlling him.
High lands a hook that snaps the head of Grimes backwards.
Grimes will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
High lands a right hand.
High creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Grimes with a big uppercut! Grimes tries to clinch up but High pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Grimes to the mat! Grimes covers up and High unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Phil High!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dakota Fleming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lester Hudson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fleming comes to the cage accompanied by Coming Undone. Lester Hudson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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229 lbs
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dakota Fleming !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lester Hudson!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hudson throws an overhand right that lands on Fleming 's shoulder, as Fleming tries to avoid the shot.
Hudson swings widly with a right hand
and Fleming counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hudson won't be happy with that.
Hudson tries to escape but Fleming is in control.
Fleming is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Hudson is trying to escape and Fleming transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Hudson is forced to tap! Nice work there by Fleming ! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dakota Fleming !
An out of breath Dakota Fleming thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Henry Thiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dillinger Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thiago's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Shiver me Timbers !!!. Green has chosen "Iron Man" by Black Sabbath as his entrance music. Dillinger Green acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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140 lbs
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Henry Thiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dillinger Green!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green sizes up Thiago with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Green grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Thiago takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Green cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dillinger Green!
A relieved looking Dillinger Green thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ali Grigsby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Tenhunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grigsby comes to the cage accompanied by Happy - Pharrell Williams. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ali Grigsby!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kari Tenhunen!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Tenhunen. Beautiful body shot.
Grigsby throws a one two combo.
Grigsby wants to land a leg kick but Tenhunen is out of range.
Grigsby lands a really nice looking cross but Tenhunen seems unphased.
Grigsby takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grigsby takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grigsby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grigsby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tenhunen.
A leg kick checked by Tenhunen.
An inside leg kick from Grigsby misses.
A punch combination from Grigsby misses.
Tenhunen dives in and scores a takedown into Grigsby's guard.
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!
Tenhunen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Grigsby looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tenhunen is one step ahead there.
Grigsby being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tenhunen lands a couple of digs.
Tenhunen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Grigsby working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tenhunen.
Tenhunen tries to free his leg and advance position but Grigsby is retaining full guard.
Grigsby knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tenhunen on the ground.
Tenhunen is still trying to improve position.
Tenhunen keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tenhunen landing with the ground and pound.
Tenhunen throws a big elbow that misses.
Tenhunen controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grigsby takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tenhunen throws a shot to the body.
Grigsby pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tenhunen is out of range and Grigsby settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grigsby scores with the left hand. Tenhunen knows he should have avoided that one.
Grigsby uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tenhunen has time to react.
Tenhunen lands a right hook to the body.
Grigsby with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tenhunen to score with a decent uppercut.
Grigsby throws a nice looking combination but Tenhunen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A clash of legs there as Tenhunen blocks the low kick.
Tenhunen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tenhunen lands in his opponent's guard.
Tenhunen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grigsby is keeping the position for now.
Grigsby looking to control.
Tenhunen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tenhunen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Grigsby is in trouble now - Tenhunen has advanced to mount!
Tenhunen lands a heavy elbow.
Tenhunen controlling the position easily from mount.
Tenhunen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tenhunen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kari Tenhunen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tenhunen connects with a body shot that sends Grigsby's belly button to the back.
Tenhunen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grigsby.
Grigsby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grigsby is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tenhunen.
Grigsby misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tenhunen checks a leg kick.
Grigsby wants to land a leg kick but Tenhunen is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Tenhunen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grigsby motions for Tenhunen to come forward. Grigsby throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grigsby tries to score with a low kick but Tenhunen moves his leg out of the way.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grigsby.
Ali Grigsby is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigsby scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tenhunen throws out a powerful jab.
Tenhunen ducks under a wild hook from Grigsby.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tenhunen lands a body shot.
Tenhunen throws a jab when Grigsby was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigsby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tenhunen throws out the jab.
Grigsby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ali Grigsby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grigsby gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Grigsby is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tenhunen is pressing down on Grigsby's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tenhunen looking for a sweep. Not yet Tenhunen, not yet.
Grigsby throws an elbow that misses. Tenhunen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grigsby's guard. Nice move by Tenhunen!
Tenhunen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grigsby on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grigsby tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tenhunen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Grigsby will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tenhunen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tenhunen is pushing down on Grigsby's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grigsby is fighting to maintain full guard but Tenhunen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tenhunen slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tenhunen winds up and cracks Grigsby with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tenhunen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Grigsby is trying to escape back to his feet but Tenhunen uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Tenhunen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tenhunen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Grigsby tries to buck Tenhunen off but Tenhunen is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Grigsby's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grigsby being controlled for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tenhunen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kari Tenhunen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tenhunen scores with a sloppy right hand. Grigsby should have avoided that one.
Grigsby throws out a loose jab but Tenhunen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tenhunen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Tenhunen misses the target.
Nice cross by Grigsby.
Tenhunen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tenhunen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tenhunen's corner calls for a 1-2. Tenhunen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ali Grigsby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tenhunen misses with a double jab.
Grigsby misses with a kick to the body.
Grigsby feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tenhunens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Grigsby uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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!
Grigsby lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tenhunen circles away quickly and effectively.
Grigsby throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tenhunen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tenhunen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tenhunen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tenhunen controlling the action here.
Tenhunen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Tenhunen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Grigsby gets back to half guard.
Tenhunen works his way into side control.
Tenhunen grinds an elbow into Grigsby's temple.
Tenhunen is working Grigsby over with some ground and pound from side control.
Grigsby on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Tenhunen controlling the position from side mount.
Grigsby tries to buck Tenhunen off but Tenhunen is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Tenhunen working away.
Tenhunen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Grigsby takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
You can see the frustration on Grigsby's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tenhunen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Grigsby tries to bench press Tenhunen off him but Tenhunen keeps the position.
Grigsby trying to remain calm as Tenhunen controls from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grigsby is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kari Tenhunen really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A bone on bone clash there as Grigsby blocks the leg kick.
Grigsby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tenhunen.
Grigsby misses with a low kick.
Good exchange - Tenhunen coming out on top.
Tenhunen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tenhunen scores with a nice head shot.
Good work by Tenhunen as he checks the leg kick.
Grigsby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tenhunen.
Tenhunen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tenhunen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grigsby on the side of the head.
Grigsby is rocked!
Tenhunen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Oh Grigsby is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tenhunen lands a jab.
Grigsby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tenhunen was well out of range. Poor timing from Grigsby.
A nice side step and Tenhunen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Grigsby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tenhunen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tenhunen cracks Grigsby with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Grigsby tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Tenhunen pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Grigsby is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kari Tenhunen!
Kari Tenhunen is the new bantamweight champion!
Kari Tenhunen really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sun-Tzu logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mustafiq Rana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riley Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rana comes to the cage accompanied by Spaceman. Mustafiq Rana has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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179 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mustafiq Rana!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Riley Gracie !
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rana sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gracie has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rana sprawls well. Rana wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Mustafiq Rana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riley Gracie .
Rana stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rana wants it to stay on the feet.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Rana sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Rana was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Gracie tries to get set, Rana tries to push him back and clinch up but Gracie manages to avoid the attempt.
Rana stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rana wants it to stay on the feet.
Gracie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rana to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rana passes Gracie 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rana looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Rana sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rana tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Rana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rana defends well.
Rana postures up.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rana is one step ahead there.
Rana has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Rana from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rana is now in half guard.
Rana is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie trying to control but Rana postures up.
Rana trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rana looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rana shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rana seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rana sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mustafiq Rana dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gracie tries to sprawl but Rana drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mustafiq Rana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rana sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie 's guard.
Gracie is staying active underneath Rana, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie tries to roll over but Rana keeps him under control.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rana is one step ahead there.
Rana might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie wants to hit a switch here but Rana passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gracie there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rana controlling the position easily from mount.
Gracie working to try and regain half guard.
Rana controlling his opponent.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Rana's attempts to control the action.
Gracie can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rana takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Rana has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.
Rana looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rana will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rana is keeping the position for now.
Rana trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Rana is retaining full guard.
Rana is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Rana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Rana looking for a sweep. Not yet Rana, not yet.
Rana is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie advances to mount.
Gracie fails to advance to Rana's back.
Gracie prevents Rana from getting the reversal.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Rana is squirming around nicely.
Gracie is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rana prevents Gracie from taking his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rana is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mustafiq Rana will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gracie drives through with a takedown into Rana's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rana looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Rana slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracie trying to control but Rana is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rana trying to control the position.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rana is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Rana keeps moving.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rana is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Rana is retaining full guard.
Rana looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Rana sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rana as he jumps to the side.
Rana changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gracie looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rana seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to roll over but Rana keeps him under control.
Gracie is not content to let Rana control the position.
Rana is stalling here. Gracie is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rana seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gracie has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Rana struggling a bit here.
Rana is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rana has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gracie but great work by Rana.
Rana advances nicely into full mount.
Rana wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Rana manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gracie to take his back!
Rana is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Gracie is really stuck here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rana controls the position.
Rana has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Gracie is in real trouble here. Rana gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Gracie is tapping out! Rana wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mustafiq Rana!
Mustafiq Rana retains his middleweight title!
Mustafiq Rana thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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pop
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