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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarno Puukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Rovaniesti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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190 cm
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarno Puukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Rovaniesti!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puukko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rovaniesti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rovaniesti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rovaniesti tries to clinch up but Puukko circles away and keeps his distance.
Puukko closes the distance and pushes Rovaniesti back into the cage.
Puukko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rovaniesti's efforts to push away.
Puukko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rovaniesti tries to break the clinch but Puukko is controlling the position.
Rovaniesti wants to break free but Puukko has control.
Puukko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rovaniesti can't break the clinch.
Rovaniesti wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Puukko has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Rovaniesti's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Puukko working aggressively here.
Puukko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rovaniesti backwards.
Puukko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rovaniesti backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Puukko.
A right hand to the body from Puukko.
Rovaniesti looks gassed!
Puukko lands a nice uppercut.
Puukko lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rovaniesti blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Puukko.
Puukko is leaning against Rovaniesti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Puukko.
Puukko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Puukko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rovaniesti backwards.
Puukko lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Puukko.
Puukko digs a right hand into Rovaniesti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rovaniesti's gas tank.
Puukko lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rovaniesti takes a shot to the head.
Puukko misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Puukko.
Puukko works on Rovaniesti's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Puukko as the two fighters clinch.
Puukko has a couple of punches blocked by Rovaniesti.
Puukko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rovaniesti.
Rovaniesti blocks an uppercut.
Puukko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rovaniesti or not.
Puukko lands a shot to the body.
Puukko scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Puukko as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puukko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Puukko swings wildly with an uppercut but Rovaniesti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puukko cracks Rovaniesti with a nice body shot.
Puukko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rovaniesti backwards.
A shot in the inside from Puukko.
Puukko works on Rovaniesti's body with a couple of short punches.
Puukko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rovaniesti avoids it.
Puukko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Puukko lands a shot to the body.
Puukko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Puukko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A frustrated look appears on Rovaniesti's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Puukko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Puukko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rovaniesti backwards.
Puukko scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puukko throws a head punch that misses.
Puukko digs a right hand into Rovaniesti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rovaniesti's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Puukko.
Puukko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rovaniesti backwards.
Puukko digs a right hand underneath Rovaniesti's ribcage. Rovaniesti let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Puukko.
Puukko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Puukko is leaning against Rovaniesti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Puukko digs a right hand underneath Rovaniesti's ribcage. Rovaniesti let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Puukko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Puukko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Puukko.
Puukko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Puukko lands a shoulder strike.
Puukko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rovaniesti is trying to break the clinch but Puukko is controlling him.
A left hand lands to the body for Puukko.
Rovaniesti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puukko lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Puukko - that landed with a thud.
Puukko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puukko.
Puukko blocks an uppercut.
Puukko has Rovaniesti pressed against the cage, preventing Rovaniesti from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Puukko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rovaniesti wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puukko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rovaniesti.
Puukko scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Puukko.
Puukko misses with a punch on the inside.
Rovaniesti can't break the clinch.
Puukko pushes Rovaniesti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Puukko pushes Rovaniesti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Puukko fails to land.
Rovaniesti tries to break the clinch but Puukko is controlling the position.
Rovaniesti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puukko tries a body shot but Rovaniesti blocks it.
Puukko swings wildly with an uppercut but Rovaniesti uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puukko.
Puukko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rovaniesti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puukko working aggressively here.
Rovaniesti can't break the clinch.
Puukko lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rovaniesti.
Puukko misses with a punch on the inside.
Rovaniesti looking for a takedown.
Rovaniesti wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short left from Puukko.
Puukko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four 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.
A frustrated look appears on Rovaniesti's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Puukko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puukko misses with a punch on the inside.
Puukko has Rovaniesti pressed against the cage, preventing Rovaniesti from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Puukko throws a head punch that misses.
Puukko cracks Rovaniesti with a nice body shot.
Puukko throws a head punch that misses.
Rovaniesti can't break the clinch.
Puukko misses with some punches.
Rovaniesti wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Puukko presses Rovaniesti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Puukko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Puukko lands with a light punch inside.
Rovaniesti is trying to break the clinch but Puukko is controlling him.
Puukko is working Rovaniesti over against the cage.
Puukko working aggressively here.
Puukko misses with a body punch.
Rovaniesti is trying to break the clinch but Puukko is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Puukko.
Rovaniesti wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Puukko has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rovaniesti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puukko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Puukko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Puukko keeps control of Rovaniesti as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Puukko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Puukko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarno Puukko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rovaniesti tries to clinch
and Puukko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Puukko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rovaniesti can do to turn this around?
Rovaniesti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rovaniesti wants to clinch
and Puukko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Puukko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rovaniesti.
Puukko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rovaniesti backwards.
Good body shot from Puukko.
Rovaniesti takes a shot to the head.
Puukko lands an uppercut.
Puukko digs a right hand into Rovaniesti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rovaniesti's gas tank.
Puukko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rovaniesti blocking some punches.
A short right from Puukko.
Puukko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Puukko.
Puukko lands a nice shot to the body.
Puukko misses with the head strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Puukko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rovaniesti backwards.
Puukko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rovaniesti backwards.
Jarno Puukko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Puukko scores with a hook to the body.
Puukko working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Puukko.
Puukko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rovaniestis head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Puukko.
Puukko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Puukko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Puukko misses with a body punch.
Puukko working aggressively here.
Puukko working aggressively here.
Rovaniesti tries to break free but Puukko pushes him back against the cage.
Rovaniesti tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rovaniesti wants to break free but Puukko has control.
A right handed body shot lands from Puukko.
Rovaniesti is trying to break the clinch but Puukko has him pressed against the cage.
Puukko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Puukko cracks Rovaniesti with a nice body shot.
Puukko misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puukko.
Rovaniesti tries to break the clinch but Puukko is controlling the position.
A left hand lands to the body for Puukko.
Puukko misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Puukko.
Rovaniesti tries to break free but Puukko pushes him back against the cage.
Rovaniesti is trying to break the clinch but Puukko has him pressed against the cage.
Puukko has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Puukko lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Puukko.
Puukko has Rovaniesti pressed against the cage, preventing Rovaniesti from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rovaniesti wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Good body shot from Puukko.
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.
Good body shot from Puukko.
Rovaniesti looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Puukko prevents Rovaniesti from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rovaniesti.
Puukko has Rovaniesti pressed against the cage, preventing Rovaniesti from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Puukko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Puukko lands with a short shot to the head.
Puukko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Puukko as the two fighters clinch.
Rovaniesti is trying to break the clinch but Puukko has him pressed against the cage.
Puukko is leaning against Rovaniesti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Puukko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rovaniesti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rovaniesti is trying to force a seperation but Puukko has the dominant position.
Puukko throws a head punch that misses.
Rovaniesti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Puukko.
Rovaniesti looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rovaniesti goes for a takedown in the clinch but Puukko prevents it.
Puukko throws a punch but it's blocked by Rovaniesti.
Rovaniesti blocks an uppercut.
Rovaniesti is trying to force a seperation but Puukko has the dominant position.
Puukko lands a shot to the body.
Rovaniesti wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Puukko has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puukko throws a punch but it's blocked by Rovaniesti.
Puukko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puukko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puukko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rovaniesti's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Rovaniesti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rovaniesti wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Puukko has him pressed against the cage.
Rovaniesti tries to circle away but Puukko has him pinned against the cage.
Puukko lands a nice shot to the body.
Puukko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Puukko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rovaniesti can't break the clinch.
Puukko can't find room to land a body shot as Rovaniesti controls the action.
Puukko tries a body shot but Rovaniesti blocks it.
Rovaniesti jumps guard but Puukko stands there with Rovaniesti around his waist. Rovaniesti gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jarno Puukko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kari Rovaniesti.
Rovaniesti wants to break free but Puukko has control.
A short left from Puukko.
Puukko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rovaniesti's efforts to push away.
Puukko throws a head punch that misses.
Puukko prevents Rovaniesti from breaking the clinch.
Rovaniesti looking for a takedown.
Puukko scores with a hook to the body.
Puukko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Puukko.
Puukko pushes Rovaniesti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Puukko digs a right hand into Rovaniesti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rovaniesti's gas tank.
Rovaniesti is trying to break the clinch but Puukko is controlling him.
Puukko misses with a punch to the body.
Puukko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puukko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rovaniesti's efforts to push away.
Puukko scores with a hook to the body.
Rovaniesti working hard to break the clinch.
Rovaniesti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Puukko lands a hook that snaps the head of Rovaniesti backwards.
Rovaniesti can't break the clinch.
Puukko throws a head punch that misses.
Rovaniesti is trying to force a seperation but Puukko has the dominant position.
Rovaniesti fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Puukko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rovaniesti backwards.
Puukko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rovaniesti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rovaniesti working hard to break the clinch.
Rovaniesti has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puukko lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Puukko.
Puukko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puukko tries to work over Rovaniesti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rovaniesti is trying to break the clinch but Puukko has him pressed against the cage.
Puukko lands a body shot in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Rovaniesti's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarno Puukko dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rovaniesti closes the distance looking to clinch
and Puukko counters by clinching up.
Rovaniesti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puukko lands a right hand.
Puukko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rovaniesti is trying to drag Puukko to the mat but Puukko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rovaniesti works on Puukko's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Puukko.
Puukko scores with a shoulder strike.
Puukko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rovaniesti or not.
Puukko misses with some punches.
Puukko lands with a left to the head.
Puukko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Puukko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Puukko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Puukko lands with a short shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Puukko lands a right hand.
Puukko works on Rovaniesti's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Puukko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rovaniesti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Puukko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rovaniesti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puukko lands with a left to the head.
Puukko working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Puukko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Puukko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Puukko digs a right hand underneath Rovaniesti's ribcage. Rovaniesti let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Puukko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rovaniesti is trying to break free.
Puukko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rovaniesti wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rovaniesti blocks an uppercut.
Rovaniesti tries to circle away but Puukko has him pinned against the cage.
Rovaniesti stalling in the clinch but Puukko improves position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Puukko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Puukko presses Rovaniesti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Puukko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rovaniesti or not.
Puukko tries a body shot but Rovaniesti blocks it.
Puukko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puukko swings wildly with an uppercut but Rovaniesti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rovaniesti wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Puukko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Puukko misses with the head strike.
Rovaniesti breaks the clinch.
Puukko clinches up against the cage.
Rovaniesti can't break the clinch.
That's two 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.
Puukko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Puukko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rovaniestis head.
Rovaniesti is trying to break the clinch but Puukko is controlling him.
Rovaniesti wants to get back to striking at distance but Puukko won't allow it.
Puukko pushes Rovaniesti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Puukko throws a punch but it's blocked by Rovaniesti.
Puukko pushes Rovaniesti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Puukko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rovaniesti is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Puukko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rovaniesti wants to get back to striking at distance but Puukko won't allow it.
Puukko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Puukko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rovaniesti's efforts to push away.
Puukko working aggressively here.
Rovaniesti wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good body shot from Puukko.
Rovaniesti is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rovaniesti wants to get back to striking at distance but Puukko won't allow it.
Puukko is leaning against Rovaniesti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Puukko.
Puukko digs a right hand underneath Rovaniesti's ribcage. Rovaniesti let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Puukko - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Puukko.
Rovaniesti wants to break free but Puukko has control.
Puukko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rovaniesti tries to break free but Puukko pushes him back against the cage.
Puukko pushes Rovaniesti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Puukko.
Puukko prevents Rovaniesti from breaking the clinch.
Puukko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rovaniesti is trying to break free.
A hook to the body from Puukko.
Rovaniesti has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Puukko swings wildly with an uppercut but Rovaniesti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rovaniesti tries to break the clinch but Puukko is controlling the position.
Puukko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puukko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rovaniesti wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Puukko cracks Rovaniesti with a nice body shot.
Puukko working aggressively here.
Puukko lands a shot to the body.
Puukko keeps control of Rovaniesti as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Puukko lands a hook that snaps the head of Rovaniesti backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Puukko.
Puukko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Puukko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puukko misses with a punch to the body.
Puukko swings wildly with an uppercut but Rovaniesti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rovaniesti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kari Rovaniesti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
A head punch on the inside from Puukko fails to land.
Puukko struggles to land a body shot inside as Rovaniesti controls his hands.
Puukko misses with a punch to the body.
Rovaniesti scores with a shot to the side of Puukko's head.
Rovaniesti can't break the clinch.
Rovaniesti is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Puukko.
Jarno Puukko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short right from Puukko.
Rovaniesti fails to pull guard.
Jarno Puukko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kari Rovaniesti.
Puukko lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Puukko.
Puukko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Puukko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Puukko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rovaniesti wants to break free but Puukko has control.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Puukko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Puukko lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Puukko.
Nice body punch from Puukko - that landed with a thud.
Rovaniesti is trying to break the clinch but Puukko has him pressed against the cage.
Puukko lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Puukko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jarno Puukko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Puukko, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Jarno Puukko!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Jarno Puukko!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Jarno Puukko!
Jarno Puukko wins by unanimous decision!
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