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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Thomas More (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antoine Doinel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doinel has chosen Generique Et Car De Police as his entrance music. The key to victory for Thomas More has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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139 lbs
13 - 1 - 0 |
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169 cm
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141 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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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
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thomas More!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Antoine Doinel!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doinel misses the jab.
More ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doinel. More does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doinel feints and as More raises his hands in defense, Doinel changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now More is on top in guard.
Doinel lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for More!
Doinel jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but More manages to avoid the submission attempt.
More tries to improve position but can't.
Doinel lands a nice forearm strike.
Doinel scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at More to see if he's OK.
Doinel sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but More is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Doinel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Doinel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
More stops Doinel from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doinel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Doinel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
More tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
More gets back to half guard.
More tries to get to full guard but Doinel has control of the leg.
Doinel seems to be working for a kimura but More defends the submission attempt.
Doinel works his way into full mount!
Doinel lands with some vicious ground and pound - can More hang on?
More wants to control but Doinel is having none of it.
Doinel with shots to the head and body - More looks very uncomfortable down there.
More is trying desperately to improve position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
More wants to hold on but Doinel pushes him away.
Doinel working away from the top, dropping strikes.
More knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Doinel on the ground.
You get the feeling that More really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Doinel lands a heavy elbow.
Doinel has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of More's face.
More is bucking up trying to escape but Doinel cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Doinel lands a heavy elbow.
Doinel looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Doinel looks gassed!
More working to try and regain half guard.
Doinel cracks More with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
More really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doinel lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
More tries to hold on but Doinel postures up.
Doinel with good strikes from the mount here!
Doinel is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but More is surviving well by controlling Doinel's body position as best he can.
More wants to control but Doinel is having none of it.
Doinel is working for a guillotine from mount but More frees his head quite easily.
Doinel lands a heavy elbow.
Doinel looking for a guillotine from mount but More is having none of it.
More defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Doinel.
More is desperately trying to improve his position but Doinel has a good base and remains in mount.
More on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if More tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doinel lands a big shot there that rocks More but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Doinel punching from mount but More doing a good job of avoiding damage.
More can't escape the position.
Doinel looking to finish More with some ground and pound. This is bad for More!
More wants to control but Doinel is having none of it.
Doinel is going oldschool here, as he tries to force More to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so More shrugs it off.
Doinel misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Doinel looking to ground and pound but More is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
More is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
More is looking to get to half guard.
More is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antoine Doinel dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
More lands a jab.
More keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
More's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and More duly obliges.
Doinel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doinel thows a body shot but no joy.
Doinel misses with a few strikes there.
Doinel ducks under a wild hook from More.
More keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doinel lands a nice looking body shot.
More lands a really nice looking cross but Doinel seems unphased.
A big right from Doinel misses.
Doinel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Doinel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as More throws out the jab.
More misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
More throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
More looks to score with a jab to the body but Doinel is just out of range.
More lands a really nice looking cross but Doinel seems unphased.
Doinel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Doinel works over More's head and body with a nice combination.
More thows a left - swing and a miss!
More attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doinel lands a nice shot to the body.
Doinel scores a takedown into full mount!
Doinel has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of More's face.
Doinel lands with some strikes.
Doinel is going oldschool here, as he tries to force More to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so More shrugs it off.
Doinel is breathing heavily.
More can't escape the position.
Doinel is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Doinel lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Antoine Doinel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Doinel lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Doinel looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Doinel thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Doinel with shots to the head and body - More looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
More is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
More defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Doinel.
More tries to hold on but Doinel pushes him away.
More keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Doinel is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Doinel misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
More working to try and regain half guard.
Doinel thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
More is working to get back to half guard.
More in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
More blocking the ground and pound.
Doinel thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
More tries to lock up and control but Doinel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Doinel is working for a guillotine from mount but More frees his head quite easily.
Doinel thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Doinel looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
More in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
More is desperately trying to improve his position but Doinel has a good base and remains in mount.
More bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Doinel striking off his back but it's not causing More any problems.
More wants to control from the top but Doinel keeps moving.
More is working Doinel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Doinel is on top in guard.
More looking for a sweep. Not yet More, not yet.
More keeping full guard, as Doinel tries to pass.
Doinel throws a big right hand that misses.
Doinel preventing the sweep.
Doinel wants to pass the guard but More is keeping the position.
More is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Doinel looking to pass the guard.
More looking for a sweep. Not yet More, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Doinel lands a jab.
More throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antoine Doinel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
More throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Doinel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but More moves away.
More stuffs the takedown attempt from Doinel. Doinel gets slowly back to his feet.
Doinel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Doinel there as he acknowledges the shot.
More throws a leg kick but Doinel moved away.
Doinel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
More sizes up Doinel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
More throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doinel misses with a straight left.
Doinel throws a body punch but More moves out of range.
Doinel just misses with a punch to the body.
More throws a hook but Doinel blocks it.
More just misses with a punch to the body.
Doinel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doinel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doinel throws a shot from downtown. More moves away and avoids it.
Doinel scores with a sloppy right hand. More should have avoided that one.
More blocks a low kick nicely.
Doinel does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Doinel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
More with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
More tries to work over Doinel's front leg with a kick but Doinel checks it.
Doinel walks into a straight right hand from More.
Doinel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down More rather than just go for the knockout.
Jab by More.
Doinel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thomas More is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Doinel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from More.
More dips to his left and cracks Doinel with an uppercut!
More throws a head kick but Doinel moves out of range.
Doinel scores with a shot to the body.
Doinel blocks a leg kick.
A big left from More misses.
Thomas More seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doinel lands a nice leg kick that just misses More's sensitive parts.
Doinel throws a body punch but More moves out of range.
Doinel misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by More.
Doinel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in More's guard.
More looking for a sweep. Not yet More, not yet.
Doinel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Doinel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. More swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doinel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Doinel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
More wants to sweep here but Doinel controlling him for the moment.
More wants to stand but Doinel is controlling the position.
Doinel stopping the sweep attempt from More.
Doinel is working More over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
More 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
More misses with a hook.
No luck for Doinel with that takedown attempt.
Doinel slips under a jab.
More misses with a hook.
A clash of legs there as More blocks the low kick.
More keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
More throws a jab but it's blocked by Doinel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doinel walks into a left hand.
More throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Doinel throws a leg kick but More moved away.
Doinel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from More.
Doinel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Doinel scores with a decent looking hook.
A head kick misses from Doinel.
Nice shot by More.
More misses with a wild combination.
Doinel tries a head kick but it misses.
Doinel misses with a wild body shot.
Doinel takes a swing at More's ribcage but misses.
Doinel looks to score with a jab to the body but More is just out of range.
Doinel scores a takedown into full mount!
More wants to get back to his feet.
More in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
More is in all sorts of trouble here.
Doinel is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, More has managed to escape the submission attempt.
More working to try and regain half guard.
Doinel is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but More is surviving well by controlling Doinel's body position as best he can.
More is trying to escape the mount.
A nice elbow there by Doinel.
More gets back to half guard.
Doinel works his way into full mount!
Doinel sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Doinel throws some wild stikes that More manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antoine Doinel really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Doinel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Doinel ducks right into an uppercut from More.
Doinel tried to score with a low kick but More checks it.
Doinel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut lands for More. That snapped Doinel's head back.
Doinel checks a leg kick.
Doinel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and More is able to avoid easily.
Doinel lands with a nice body punch.
More lands a nice shot that snaps Doinel's head back.
Doinel misses with a low kick.
More tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doinel was well out of range. Poor timing from More.
More throws a low kick but it's checked well by Doinel.
Doinel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Doinel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
More looks to land a right hand but Doinel moved out of range.
Nice takedown defense from More. No joy for Doinel on that attempt.
Doinel is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
More throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doinel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Doinel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
More connects with a jab.
More displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doinel throws out the jab.
Doinel tries to score a power double leg takedown but More sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Doinel somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doinel avoids the body shot from More.
Doinel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Doinel throws a leg kick but More checks it.
More throws a combination. Doinel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
More checks a low kick from Doinel.
More does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice uppercut lands for More. That snapped Doinel's head back.
A swing and a miss from Doinel.
More scores with a jab. Doinel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
More paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
More uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doinel.
Doinel walks into a stiff left hand from More.
More checks a low kick from Doinel.
Doinel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good shot there by More.
More pivots, looking for a leg kick but Doinel is out of range and More settles back down.
Doinel throws a body punch but More moves out of range.
A big right from More misses.
Doinel takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
More lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Doinel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Doinel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Doinel moves away from the strike by More.
Doinel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A cross from More lands.
More throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
More uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doinel.
A telegraphed right hand from Doinel misses the target.
More pivots, looking for a leg kick but Doinel is out of range and More settles back down.
Doinel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from More.
More digs a good hook to Doinel's body.
Doinel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract More.
More throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Doinel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Doinel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
More slips under a jab.
A big right from More misses.
More throws a leg kick but Doinel moved away.
Doinel avoids the body shot from More.
Doinel looks to throw the jab but More is out of range.
More lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doinel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Doinel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
More pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Doinel shoots in looking for a takedown. More tries to sprawl out of it but Doinel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. More manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thomas More has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antoine Doinel.
A lazy left from More finds it's target.
Doinel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as More throws out the jab.
More bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Doinel's head.
Doinel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. More is trying to defend but Doinel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
More trying to control but Doinel postures up.
More is pressing down on Doinel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Doinel 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.
More keeping full guard, as Doinel tries to pass.
More utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doinel stopping the sweep attempt from More.
Doinel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of More's head.
More utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
More moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice shot lands for More.
Jab, jab by More - just one landing.
More checks a leg kick.
More swinging wildly here.
More ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doinel moves away.
Nice defenses there by Doinel.
More bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A right-left combo lands from More.
More just misses with a punch to the body.
Doinel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
More dips to his left and cracks Doinel with an uppercut!
More swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas More had his way with Antoine Doinel in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
More looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
More connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Doinel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Doinel looks to score with a jab to the body but More is just out of range.
More misses with a low kick.
More swings and misses with a hook to the body.
More avoids the body shot from Doinel.
More uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doinel.
A nice combination there by More.
Doinel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but More moves away.
Doinel throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. More was covering up waiting for the punch and Doinel finishes the takedown easily into guard.
More pulls Doinel in to control the position.
Doinel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. More swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doinel is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Doinel stopping the sweep attempt from More.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doinel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doinel prevents More from getting back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
More throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Doinel on the side of the head.
More throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doinel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thomas More is winning the standup battle so far.
More lands a body shot.
A left lands for More.
More connects with a right hand. Doinel shakes it off.
Doinel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
More lands with a shot to the body.
More blocks a leg kick.
More smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
More tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doinel was well out of range. Poor timing from More.
Doinel loads up on a big right hand but More slips the punch.
Doinel takes a swing at More's ribcage but misses.
More lands a with a good body shot.
Doinel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thomas More has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
More misses with a straight right.
More keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Doinel thows a left - swing and a miss!
More jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
More scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Doinel doesn't seem bothered though.
Doinel closes this distance looking for a takedown but More circles away.
Doinel misses with a body shot.
More throws a body punch but Doinel moves out of range.
More fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Doinel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Doinel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around More's waist but More gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Doinel off to one side.
Thomas More has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antoine Doinel.
Doinel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
More uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Doinel has time to react.
Doinel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts More, as that shot connected.
More takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
More thuds a left hand into Doinel's body.
A clash of legs there as More blocks the low kick.
More smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Doinel takes a swing at More's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
More swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Doinel.
More works the jab nicely.
More throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
More lands an overhand right.
Doinel looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
More tries to land a sweep but no joy.
More manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Doinel manages to get himself to full guard.
More is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Doinel has his foot on More's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. More works his way back into a safe position though.
More lands a couple of digs.
More is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
More postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
More trying to control the position from guard on top but Doinel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doinel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. More manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doinel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. More swivels though and keeps the full guard.
More looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Doinel stopping the sweep attempt from More.
More manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Doinel manages to get himself to full guard.
Doinel doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Doinel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
More drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and More jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas More showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Doinel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 47:48
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antoine Doinel! Antoine Doinel retains his bantamweight title!
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