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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Calm Like A Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samson Goldstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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257 lbs
24 - 7 - 0 |
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200 cm
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272 lbs
17 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Calm Like A Bomb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samson Goldstein!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as A Bomb throws out the jab.
Goldstein scores with a jab to the head.
A Bomb throws a body kick that misses
and Goldstein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Goldstein misses.
Goldstein misses with a hook to the body
and A Bomb counters with a solid body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for A Bomb.
A Bomb has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight.
Goldstein moves out of range as A Bomb throws a body kick.
Goldstein has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Goldstein moves out of range of the body kick.
Goldstein checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Goldstein steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from A Bomb.
Goldstein throws a leg kick that misses.
Goldstein slips under a jab from A Bomb.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as A Bomb blocks the low kick.
A Bomb has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by A Bomb.
A Bomb stalling in the clinch but Goldstein improves position.
Goldstein is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A Bomb lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goldstein or not.
A Bomb has Goldstein pushed against the cage.
A Bomb throws a punch but it's blocked by Goldstein.
A Bomb looking to stall.
A Bomb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by A Bomb.
A Bomb is trying to stall.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
A Bomb throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by A Bomb.
A Bomb working aggressively here.
A Bomb lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goldstein lands a body shot.
A Bomb is trying to maintain a safe position but Goldstein gets an underhook and turns A Bomb into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein missing with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from A Bomb as the two fighters clinch.
Goldstein blocks a body shot from A Bomb.
Goldstein misses with a body punch.
A Bomb is stalling here.
A head punch on the inside from A Bomb fails to land.
A Bomb wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Goldstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A Bomb is working Goldstein over against the cage.
Goldstein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A Bomb displaying some good clinch control by pressing Goldstein up against the cage.
A Bomb is trying to stall.
A Bomb gets through Goldstein's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A Bomb manages to break the clinch.
Goldstein rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and A Bomb counters with an inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Goldstein.
Goldstein thows a leg kick but A Bomb checks it
and A Bomb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goldstein tries to score a power double leg takedown but A Bomb sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Goldstein somewhat.
A big left from Goldstein misses.
Some bone on bone action there as A Bomb checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A Bomb misses with a kick to the body.
Goldstein drops down looking to force a counter takedown but A Bomb defends it well.
A Bomb takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Calm Like A Bomb has been cut.
A Bomb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A Bomb connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Goldstein's hands.
Calm Like A Bomb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goldstein has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from A Bomb.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A Bomb ducks under a wild hook from Goldstein.
A Bomb slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Samson Goldstein has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A Bomb scores with a push kick.
A Bomb throws a push kick but Goldstein slaps the foot to one side.
A Bomb throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A Bomb stalks Goldstein and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Goldstein's face. Goldstein staggers backwards, shaken.
Goldstein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Goldstein looks winded!
A Bomb is looking to land body kicks.
A Bomb looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Goldstein with the counter takedown but A Bomb avoids it easily.
Goldstein misses the shot to the body.
And A Bomb counters with a quick kick to the body but Goldstein blocks it.
A Bomb connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A Bomb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goldstein.
Goldstein feints and then cracks A Bomb's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow A Bomb down.
A Bomb throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Goldstein on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calm Like A Bomb dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Goldstein lands a front kick.
A Bomb turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Goldstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by A Bomb.
A Bomb throws a low kick but it's checked well by Goldstein.
Goldstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but A Bomb manages to avoid it.
A Bomb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A cross from Goldstein lands.
Goldstein misses with a double jab
and A Bomb counters with an inside leg kick.
A Bomb just misses with a punch to the body.
Goldstein is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A Bomb lands with an uppercut that bounces Goldstein off the cage and back into range.
Goldstein misses with a straight right.
Goldstein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Calm Like A Bomb is winning the standup battle so far.
Goldstein throws a lazy right hand but A Bomb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldstein scores with a nice body kick.
Goldstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by A Bomb.
A Bomb throws a shot from downtown. Goldstein moves away and avoids it.
A Bomb digs a good hook to Goldstein's body.
Goldstein gets tackled into the cage by A Bomb. A Bomb maintains the clinch.
A Bomb lands a left hand.
A Bomb throws a punch but it's blocked by Goldstein.
Goldstein can't find room to land a body shot as A Bomb controls the action.
A Bomb throws a punch but it's blocked by Goldstein.
A Bomb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goldstein can do to turn this around?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goldstein creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A Bomb lands with a light punch inside.
A Bomb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A Bomb makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goldstein pushes A Bomb back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A Bomb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A Bomb will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Goldstein up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A Bomb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goldstein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Goldstein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A Bomb's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Goldstein blocks an uppercut.
Goldstein misses with the head strike.
Goldstein scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by A Bomb.
Goldstein missing with knees to the body.
A Bomb cracks Goldstein with a nice body shot.
A Bomb lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for A Bomb.
A Bomb lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Calm Like A Bomb has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A Bomb misses with a punch to the body.
A Bomb content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A Bomb misses with a short punch on the inside.
A Bomb working aggressively here.
A Bomb pushes Goldstein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from A Bomb fails to land.
A Bomb throws a head punch that misses.
A Bomb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A Bomb lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Goldstein misses with a head kick.
It looked like A Bomb wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Goldstein avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein dodges the punch combination from A Bomb.
Goldstein throws a low kick, looking for A Bomb's leg but A Bomb calmly moves out of range.
A Bomb misses with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from A Bomb.
A big right from A Bomb misses.
Goldstein takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A Bomb misses with a looping right.
A Bomb blocks a jab.
A Bomb throws a body kick that misses.
A Bomb tries a low kick but Goldstein avoids it.
Goldstein changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A Bomb rushes Goldstein and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A Bomb creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calm Like A Bomb dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A Bomb blocks a head kick by Goldstein.
Decent striking displayed by A Bomb there.
A Bomb gets tackled into the cage by Goldstein. Goldstein maintains the clinch.
Goldstein drops down looking for an ankle pick but A Bomb pulls his leg out and moves away.
Goldstein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice inside leg kick there by Goldstein. That's going to slow A Bomb down.
A Bomb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goldstein takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A Bomb has Goldstein up against the cage in a clinch.
Goldstein struggles to land a body shot inside as A Bomb controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from A Bomb fails to land.
Goldstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
A Bomb wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Goldstein has A Bomb pressed against the cage, preventing A Bomb from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldstein lands a left hand that snaps the head of A Bomb backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from A Bomb.
Goldstein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
Goldstein working aggressively here.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
A Bomb is trying to break the clinch but Goldstein is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from Goldstein fails to land.
Goldstein tries a body shot but A Bomb blocks it.
Goldstein tries a body shot but A Bomb blocks it.
A Bomb content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Goldstein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldstein looking to throw knees to the head but A Bomb is blocking nicely.
Goldstein lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goldstein throws a punch but it's blocked by A Bomb.
A Bomb trying to stall but Goldstein improves his position.
A Bomb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Goldstein obliges.
A Bomb misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from A Bomb.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A Bomb misses with some punches.
A Bomb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goldstein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A Bomb tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A Bomb lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for A Bomb.
A Bomb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A Bomb lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
Goldstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goldstein putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has A Bomb in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short left from Goldstein.
A left hand lands to the body for Goldstein.
Goldstein lands a shot to the body.
Goldstein goes for a takedown in the clinch but A Bomb prevents it.
A Bomb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Goldstein is leaning against A Bomb and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A Bomb lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Goldstein.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goldstein.
Goldstein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A Bomb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A Bomb avoiding damage as Goldstein throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by A Bomb.
Goldstein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goldstein misses with the head strike.
Goldstein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of A Bombs head.
Goldstein misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, A Bomb throws an elbow but misses.
Goldstein takes an elbow to the temple.
Goldstein tries to throw a body punch but A Bomb avoids it by throwing Goldstein back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from A Bomb.
Goldstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with A Bomb's elbow.
Goldstein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A Bomb's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Goldstein really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A Bomb pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A low kick from Goldstein misses
and A Bomb counters with a stiff right hand.
A Bomb misses with a kick to the body.
Goldstein moves out of range as A Bomb throws a body kick.
A Bomb checks a low kick from Goldstein.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Goldstein.
Goldstein throws a leg kick that is checked
and A Bomb counters with a straight right hand.
A Bomb throws a head kick but Goldstein moves out of range.
Goldstein lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein throws an overhand right that lands on A Bomb's shoulder, as A Bomb tries to avoid the shot.
A Bomb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goldstein.
A Bomb closes the distance and clinches.
Goldstein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A Bomb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A Bomb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A Bomb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A Bomb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A Bomb throws a head punch that misses.
A Bomb blocks an uppercut.
Goldstein misses with a body punch.
A Bomb blocks an elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Goldstein.
A Bomb working aggressively here.
Goldstein lands a hook that snaps the head of A Bomb backwards.
Goldstein tries to throw a body punch but A Bomb avoids it by throwing Goldstein back against the cage.
Goldstein lands a right hand that snaps the head of A Bomb backwards.
A Bomb blocks a body shot from Goldstein.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein tries to score a body lock takedown but A Bomb shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A Bomb leaning against his opponent.
A Bomb leaning his opponent against the cage.
Goldstein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
A Bomb tries to break the clinch but Goldstein is controlling the position.
A Bomb has a couple of punches blocked by Goldstein.
A Bomb lands with a short shot to the head.
A Bomb swings wildly with an uppercut but Goldstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
A Bomb looking to slow down the pace here.
A Bomb is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A Bomb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goldstein blocks an uppercut.
A Bomb throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for A Bomb.
Goldstein tries for a takedown. No joy.
Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein misses with a body punch.
A Bomb swings wildly with an uppercut but Goldstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee calls for A Bomb to work.
Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein keeps control of A Bomb as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A Bomb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goldstein's elbow.
A short uppercut from A Bomb.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein tries to throw a body punch but A Bomb avoids it by throwing Goldstein back against the cage.
A Bomb lands a shot to the body.
A short right from A Bomb.
A Bomb is pushing Goldstein up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Goldstein.
A Bomb taking a breather.
A Bomb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A Bomb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goldstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A Bomb tries to work over Goldstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A Bomb throws a punch but it's blocked by Goldstein.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calm Like A Bomb had his way with Samson Goldstein in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A Bomb misses with a left hand
and Goldstein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goldstein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goldstein closes the distance and clinches.
Goldstein throws an elbow but it misses.
Goldstein is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A head punch on the inside from A Bomb fails to land.
A Bomb leaning his opponent against the cage.
A Bomb trying to control the position but instead, Goldstein has worked for underhooks and has pushed A Bomb into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A Bomb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein can't find room to land a body shot as A Bomb controls the action.
A Bomb has a couple of punches blocked by Goldstein.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A Bomb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A Bomb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goldstein tries to throw a body punch but A Bomb avoids it by throwing Goldstein back against the cage.
Goldstein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Goldstein scores with a shot to the side of A Bomb's head.
A Bomb working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A Bomb will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Goldstein up against the cage.
Goldstein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A Bomb stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A Bomb misses with some punches.
A Bomb wants to get back to striking at distance but Goldstein won't allow it.
Goldstein lands an uppercut.
Goldstein tries a body shot but A Bomb blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Goldstein.
Goldstein scores with a hook to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Goldstein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Goldstein lands a shot to the body.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Goldstein on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldstein gets through A Bomb's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A Bomb is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Goldstein.
Goldstein working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Goldstein fails to land.
Goldstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goldstein creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goldstein blocks an elbow strike from A Bomb.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Goldstein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee calls for A Bomb to work.
Goldstein lands with a short shot to the head.
Samson Goldstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goldstein has a couple of punches blocked by A Bomb.
A Bomb takes a shot to the head.
A Bomb tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A Bomb tries a body shot but Goldstein blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goldstein.
A shot in the inside from Goldstein.
A Bomb gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Goldstein.
Goldstein tries to land knees in the clinch but A Bomb avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Goldstein throws a punch but it's blocked by A Bomb.
A Bomb blocks a body shot from Goldstein.
Goldstein blocks an elbow strike.
Goldstein trying to land knees to the body.
Goldstein tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and A Bomb avoids it.
Calm Like A Bomb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A Bomb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A Bomb misses with a punch on the inside.
A Bomb trying to control the position but instead, Goldstein has worked for underhooks and has pushed A Bomb into the cage.
Goldstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A Bomb is pushing Goldstein up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A Bomb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samson Goldstein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well A Bomb has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 48:47
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calm Like A Bomb!
Calm Like A Bomb decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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