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CACC 48 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Art Vincent Dela Cruz (ranked 6107 p4p, 188 weight class) and Ryan Gordon (ranked 5210 p4p, 113 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Art Vincent Dela Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Ryan Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dela Cruz has his takedown stuffed
and Gordon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dela Cruz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gordon prevents it.
Gordon pulls guard successfully.
Gordon looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dela Cruz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gordon gets back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dela Cruz wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
Gordon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dela Cruz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz drops back looking for a leg! Gordon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gordon manages to kick Dela Cruz off! Dela Cruz jumps back into Gordon's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon keeping full guard, as Dela Cruz tries to pass.
Dela Cruz trying to move into half guard but instead Gordon has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Cruz (0) vs (2) Gordon
Dela Cruz keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Dela Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gordon trying to control but Dela Cruz is working from the bottom.
Gordon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz controls Gordon momentarily but Gordon frees himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dela Cruz keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Dela Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dela Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dela Cruz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon looking to sit in guard and control but Dela Cruz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Cruz (2) vs (2) Gordon
Gordon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dela Cruz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gordon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dela Cruz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gordon isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dela Cruz stacks Gordon on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dela Cruz! Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Cruz (5) vs (2) Gordon
Dela Cruz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gordon has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dela Cruz but great work by Gordon. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dela Cruz (5) vs (6) Gordon
Dela Cruz is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gordon goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dela Cruz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gordon but great work by Dela Cruz. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dela Cruz (9) vs (6) Gordon
Dela Cruz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gordon is looking to reverse the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gordon sneaks back into half guard.
Gordon is trying to maintain the position but Dela Cruz is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gordon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dela Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordon is retaining full guard.
Gordon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dela Cruz defends it easily.
Gordon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dela Cruz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Cruz (9) vs (8) Gordon
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Gordon content to stall in guard here.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Dela Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gordon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Cruz (11) vs (8) Gordon
Gordon looking for a sweep. Not yet Gordon, not yet.
Dela Cruz postures up.
Gordon keeping full guard, as Dela Cruz tries to pass.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gordon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dela Cruz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dela Cruz trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Gordon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dela Cruz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gordon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dela Cruz has Gordon in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Cruz (11) vs (10) Gordon
Gordon wants to control from the top but Dela Cruz keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gordon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gordon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dela Cruz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dela Cruz has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Cruz (13) vs (10) Gordon
Dela Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gordon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dela Cruz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dela Cruz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gordon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dela Cruz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dela Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordon is retaining full guard.
Gordon is trying to keep Dela Cruz in close.
Dela Cruz passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Cruz (16) vs (10) Gordon
Gordon gets back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is working for a kimura but Gordon is defending it quite comfortably.
Gordon is pressing down on Dela Cruz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gordon pulls Dela Cruz in close to prevent any damage.
Gordon throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dela Cruz escapes and throws Gordon's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Cruz (19) vs (10) Gordon
Gordon wants to control but Dela Cruz postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gordon regains half guard.
Dela Cruz is looking to advance position but Gordon won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gordon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dela Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Dela Cruz won't allow Gordon to sweep him here.
Dela Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordon is retaining full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dela Cruz has picked Gordon up and slammed him! Gordon can't keep hold of the triangle and Dela Cruz manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Cruz (22) vs (10) Gordon
Dela Cruz tries for a kimura but Gordon is defending well.
Dela Cruz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Gordon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gordon tries to bench press Dela Cruz off him but Dela Cruz keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Gordon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dela Cruz has hold of Gordon's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Gordon seems comfortable defending it but Dela Cruz has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Gordon is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Gordon is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Dela Cruz couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Art Vincent Dela Cruz! |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Johan Farfy Iii (ranked 12098 p4p, 596 weight class) and Brandon Walker (ranked 18856 p4p, 575 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Johan Farfy Iii! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Brandon Walker!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for Farfy Iii with that takedown attempt.
Farfy Iii fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Walker avoids it really well and circles away.
Walker gets caught napping as Farfy Iii dives in and scores a takedown. Walker manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Farfy Iii (2) vs (0) Walker
Farfy Iii got a little sloppy there for a moment and Walker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Farfy Iii has managed to get both his arms back between Walker's legs - danger averted.
Walker keeping full guard, as Farfy Iii tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farfy Iii avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Farfy Iii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farfy Iii thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Farfy Iii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Walker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farfy Iii (2) vs (2) Walker
Walker passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Farfy Iii (2) vs (5) Walker
Walker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Walker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Farfy Iii is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Farfy Iii keeps working.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Farfy Iii tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Walker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Farfy Iii is working hard here to advance position.
Farfy Iii gets back to half guard.
Walker trying to pass the guard but Farfy Iii defending well.
Walker is working for a submission of some sort.
Walker in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Farfy Iii tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Walker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brandon Walker!
After winning the bout, Brandon Walker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ze Jiurgite (ranked 24370 p4p, 137 weight class) and Rikiya Goromaru (ranked 5460 p4p, 114 weight class). Jiurgite comes to the ring accompanied by Bezerra - O Malandro Era Forte. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Ze Jiurgite! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Rikiya Goromaru!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jiurgite drives through and clinches with Goromaru against the ropes.
Goromaru jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jiurgite walks away with a smile on his face. Goromaru gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ze Jiurgite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jiurgite instigates a clinch.
Jiurgite wants the takedown. Goromaru is fighting it off but Jiurgite persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Goromaru's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jiurgite (2) vs (0) Goromaru
Jiurgite wants to pass the guard but Goromaru is keeping the position.
Jiurgite wants to control from the top but Goromaru keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiurgite looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goromaru working a defensive guard but Jiurgite manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (5) vs (0) Goromaru
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jiurgite moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jiurgite (7) vs (0) Goromaru
Jiurgite avoids the attempt from Goromaru to control.
Jiurgite looking to control but Goromaru is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Jiurgite has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jiurgite (10) vs (0) Goromaru
Will Jiurgite go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Goromaru defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jiurgite's arms.
Jiurgite seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Jiurgite working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jiurgite.
I really don't envy Goromaru right now.
Goromaru trying to control the hands but Jiurgite won't let him.
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.
Jiurgite struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Goromaru has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Jiurgite is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Goromaru has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Jiurgite has good solid back control here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Goromaru prevents Jiurgite from getting a body triangle.
Jiurgite is looking for the choke from the back position but Goromaru is controlling his hands well.
Goromaru is keeping busy.
Jiurgite has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Goromaru's body.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Goromaru manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jiurgite's guard. Nice work there by Goromaru.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (10) vs (2) Goromaru
Jiurgite trying to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiurgite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jiurgite looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Goromaru puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Goromaru stalling.
Goromaru tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jiurgite knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jiurgite gets full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jiurgite has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jiurgite controls Goromaru momentarily but Goromaru frees himself.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru looking to pass the guard.
Goromaru wants to control from the top but Jiurgite keeps moving.
Jiurgite trying to control the position.
Jiurgite trying to control the position here.
Goromaru trying to control but Jiurgite is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite pulls Goromaru in close to prevent any damage.
Jiurgite looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jiurgite will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jiurgite lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (12) vs (2) Goromaru
Goromaru is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jiurgite pushes down on Goromaru's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru is not content to let Jiurgite control the position.
Goromaru wants to improve his position but Jiurgite is controlling well.
Goromaru has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jiurgite is working away from the top position though.
Jiurgite trying to advance position but Goromaru counters by regaining guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite tries to free his leg and advance position but Goromaru is retaining full guard.
Goromaru keeping moving, preventing Jiurgite from controlling successfully.
Goromaru not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru controlling the position.
Jiurgite got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goromaru has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jiurgite has managed to get both his arms back between Goromaru's legs - danger averted.
Goromaru trying to keep a closed guard but Jiurgite is proving a slippery customer.
Jiurgite trying to control but Goromaru is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jiurgite passes Goromaru's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jiurgite takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
Post fight, Ze Jiurgite took to the microphone: 'Thank you, Joe! You know, I come from a very poor community in Brazil, I have 3 other jobs. My 5 kids grew without food at the table. Now, with fighting, they can go school and be healthy. This means a lot to me'. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Steel Constrictor (ranked 23053 p4p, 203 weight class) and Ely Scrubs (ranked 1871 p4p, 83 weight class). Scrubs has chosen I'm Not a Player as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Steel Constrictor! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ely Scrubs!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Constrictor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Scrubs sprawls well. Scrubs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Constrictor gets slowly back to his feet.
Scrubs changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Scrubs fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Constrictor to the ground. Scrubs is now in Constrictor's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Constrictor (0) vs (2) Scrubs
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Scrubs is looking to advance position but Constrictor has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Constrictor (4) vs (2) Scrubs
Constrictor fails to take his opponent's back.
Scrubs can't escape the position.
Constrictor looking to control but Scrubs is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scrubs gets back to half guard.
Scrubs regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scrubs is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Constrictor frees his head nicely. Oh but Scrubs has switched to an armbar! Constrictor is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ely Scrubs!
Ely Scrubs bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gerry Adamson (ranked 3050 p4p, 69 weight class) and Sapidum Pullum (ranked 3599 p4p, 78 weight class). Sapidum Pullum acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Gerry Adamson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Sapidum Pullum!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pullum shoots for a takedown but Adamson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Adamson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pullum sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adamson somewhat.
Pullum gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Adamson (0) vs (4) Pullum
Pullum tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pullum looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Adamson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pullum wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Adamson, who protects the arm well.
Pullum tries to move into full mount but can't pass Adamson's legs.
Adamson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Adamson (0) vs (6) Pullum
Pullum is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Adamson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Adamson shrugs it off.
Pullum takes Adamson's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Adamson is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Adamson (0) vs (9) Pullum
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pullum patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Pullum is persistently looking for the submission but Adamson is defending it well.
Adamson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Adamson is trying to break free.
Adamson trying to control the position but Pullum manages to sink in the hooks.
Adamson showing good submission defense here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pullum sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Adamson taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sapidum Pullum!
A very excited looking Sapidum Pullum 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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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dilon Goncalves (ranked 3772 p4p, 334 weight class) and Peter Smith (ranked 3679 p4p, 325 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Goncalves might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to TAPOUT. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Dilon Goncalves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Peter Smith!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith jumps into guard, dragging Goncalves to the mat.
Goncalves is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Smith is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Smith has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goncalves (0) vs (2) Smith
Smith trying to control but Goncalves is working from the bottom.
Goncalves escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Goncalves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goncalves looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goncalves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith trying to control but Goncalves is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Goncalves is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goncalves manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Goncalves's guard.
Goncalves has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Goncalves seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Goncalves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Goncalves is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goncalves manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Goncalves's guard.
Goncalves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Smith controlling from the top position.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Goncalves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Goncalves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Goncalves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Goncalves has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Goncalves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith trying to control but Goncalves is working from the bottom.
Goncalves working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control from the top but Goncalves keeps moving.
Goncalves can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
Goncalves keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goncalves has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Goncalves's legs - danger averted.
Smith drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Smith as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Goncalves screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Smith! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Peter Smith!
Peter Smith really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hot Spunk logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fletch Brandis (ranked 3735 p4p, 336 weight class) and Ice Tea (ranked 4834 p4p, 388 weight class). Brandis's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lynyrd Skynyrd : The Ballad of Curtis Loew. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Fletch Brandis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Ice Tea!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brandis moves into the clinch.
Brandis jumps guard.
Brandis keeping full guard, as Tea tries to pass.
Tea is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brandis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandis keeping full guard, as Tea tries to pass.
Brandis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tea manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brandis (2) vs (0) Tea
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandis trying to control but Tea is working from the bottom.
Brandis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tea told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Tea had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brandis defends it easily.
Brandis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tea has his foot on Brandis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brandis works his way back into a safe position though.
Brandis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brandis trying to control the position from guard on top but Tea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandis wants to pass the guard but Tea is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tea has his foot on Brandis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brandis works his way back into a safe position though.
Brandis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tea is keeping the position for now.
Tea isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Brandis stacks Tea on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Brandis! Score +3 for passing guard: Brandis (5) vs (0) Tea
Brandis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tea tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brandis trying to control the action but Tea is working from the bottom.
Tea tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tea has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Tea's face as Brandis controls the position.
Tea is not content to let Brandis control the position.
Tea is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tea keeps trying to improve his position.
Brandis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tea, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tea is looking to reverse the position.
Brandis trying to control the position but Tea is working away.
Tea gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brandis (7) vs (0) Tea
Tea regains half guard.
Tea looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brandis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tea has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tea is staying active underneath Brandis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tea looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tea is not content to let Brandis control the position.
Brandis wants to work for an arm triangle but Tea is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brandis is trying to work for a kimura but Tea is defending well.
Tea looking for submissions off his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tea tries to roll over but Brandis keeps him under control.
Brandis wants to work for an arm triangle but Tea is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tea looking for submissions off his back.
Brandis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tea is trying to get back to full guard.
Brandis is looking for a kimura here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is working for a kimura but Tea is defending it quite comfortably.
Tea actively working from the bottom here.
Tea tries to get to full guard but Brandis has control of the leg.
Tea looking for a kimura from the bottom but Brandis passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brandis (10) vs (0) Tea
Brandis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tea sneaks back into half guard.
Tea looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tea manages to get to full guard.
Brandis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brandis forces his way into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tea looking for submissions off his back.
Brandis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tea doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brandis.
Brandis wants to work for an arm triangle but Tea is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brandis is working for a kimura but Tea is defending it quite comfortably.
Tea looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is looking for a kimura here.
Brandis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tea defends it well.
Tea gets full guard.
Brandis tries to free his leg and advance position but Tea is retaining full guard.
Brandis trying to control but Tea is working from the bottom.
Brandis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brandis wants to control from the top but Tea keeps moving.
Tea looking for subs off his back but Brandis has passed one foot through into half guard.
Tea looking for submissions off his back.
Brandis is looking to advance position but Tea won't allow it.
Tea actively working from the bottom here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tea doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brandis.
Tea is looking to improve his position.
Brandis is looking to take a break and control but Tea is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brandis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tea is just riding it out for now. Brandis eventually gives up the hold.
Tea actively working from the bottom here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Tea reverses the position - he's now on top in Brandis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brandis (10) vs (2) Tea
Brandis is looking for a triangle but Tea pushes his legs off easily.
Tea slips nicely into half guard.
Tea wants to pass to mount but Brandis is defending the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Brandis trying to control here.
Brandis gets back to full guard.
Tea works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tea is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tea trying to mount his opponent but Brandis defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brandis trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandis takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
An out of breath Fletch Brandis 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 heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dick Black (ranked 2707 p4p, 262 weight class) and Rickson Silva (ranked 22271 p4p, 520 weight class). Black comes to the ring accompanied by The Dicks - Rich Daddy. Dick Black had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Dick Black! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rickson Silva !
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Black has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Silva clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Black (4) vs (0) Silva
Silva is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Black gets his way!
Black has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Silva is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Black has got one arm under Silva 's chin. This could be trouble... Silva trying to control the other hand but Black gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Silva has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dick Black! |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Enzo Salvatore (ranked 713 p4p, 89 weight class) and Arturo Caldeira (ranked 4183 p4p, 411 weight class). Salvatore comes to the ring accompanied by Reich mir die Hand. On his way into the ring it seems that Enzo Salvatore has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Enzo Salvatore seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Enzo Salvatore! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Arturo Caldeira!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Caldeira is looking to clinch but Salvatore is avoiding it.
Salvatore gets tackled into the ropes by Caldeira. Caldeira maintains the clinch.
Caldeira manages to pull guard.
Salvatore wants to pass the guard but Caldeira is keeping the position.
Salvatore trying to control but Caldeira is working from the bottom.
Salvatore tries to free his leg and advance position but Caldeira is retaining full guard.
Salvatore drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Salvatore seems to have locked his on tight now - Caldeira screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Salvatore, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Enzo Salvatore!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Enzo Salvatore waved his t-shirt featuring RESISTANCE's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matvey Pavlov (ranked 1466 p4p, 166 weight class) and Roman Boesku (ranked 3499 p4p, 312 weight class). Pavlov's entrance music is Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights. A fine choice. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Roman Boesku!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pavlov gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pavlov (4) vs (0) Boesku
Pavlov controls the position from side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Boesku prevents Pavlov from moving into mount.
Boesku told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Pavlov looking to control but instead Boesku has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Boesku is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boesku is still trying to improve position.
Pavlov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boesku is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov is controlling the pace.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boesku does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boesku trying to hold on to Pavlov's head to control him but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pavlov moves into full mount! Boesku won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (7) vs (0) Boesku
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boesku is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Pavlov trying to control but Boesku is having none of it.
Boesku really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pavlov is trying to take his opponent's back.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boesku is looking to escape.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Boesku is squirming around nicely.
Boesku is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Boesku is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Boesku is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pavlov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Pavlov wants to control but Boesku has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Pavlov is trying to control the action in half guard but Boesku is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pavlov'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.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boesku does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boesku actively working from the bottom here.
Pavlov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boesku is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard.
Boesku is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pavlov pulls his head out easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (10) vs (0) Boesku
Pavlov looking to control but Boesku is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pavlov moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (13) vs (0) Boesku
Boesku is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Pavlov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Boesku.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Boesku tries to escape but Pavlov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Pavlov wants to control but Boesku is keeping busy.
What can Boesku do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Pavlov tries to get the hooks in deep but Boesku pushed the leg off.
Boesku is in bad spot here.
Pavlov is riding his opponent, not letting Boesku buck him off.
Boesku is keeping busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Pavlov avoiding Boesku 's attempts to control his hands.
Pavlov is riding his opponent, not letting Boesku buck him off.
Further stalling from Pavlov.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Boesku for as long as he can get away with.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov keeps control of the position as Boesku tries to break free.
Boesku is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pavlov.
Boesku is really stuck here.
Pavlov tries to keep control of the position but Boesku is staying busy.
What can Boesku do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boesku is keeping busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is riding his opponent, not letting Boesku buck him off.
Boesku is trying to break free.
Pavlov controls the action.
Boesku is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Pavlov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pavlov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Pavlov.
Boesku looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pavlov.
I would not like to be Boesku right now.
Boesku is really stuck here.
I would not like to be Boesku right now.
Boesku tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Pavlov trying to control but Boesku is having none of it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Boesku prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Pavlov avoids the attempt from Boesku to control.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov fails to take his opponent's back.
Pavlov looking to control but Boesku is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pavlov controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov tries to control but Boesku wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
A victorious Matvey Pavlov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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