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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Rambo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Van Reek looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#SUB2#
Van Reek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rambo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Van Reek has managed to get both his arms back between Rambo's legs - danger averted.
Rambo working a defensive guard here.
Van Reek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've been hearing that Van Reek has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Van Reek is looking to work some ground and pound but Rambo has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rambo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Reek trying to control the position from guard on top but Rambo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Reek chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rambo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Van Reek lands a couple of digs.
Van Reek wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving.
Rambo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T1#
Rambo trying to control the position.
Van Reek is looking to work some ground and pound but Rambo has wrist control.
Van Reek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rambo working a defensive guard here.
Rambo wants to stand and escape but Van Reek is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Rambo shoots in and bounces Van Reek off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Rambo has gone for a leg lock! Van Reek slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rambo's guard.#REVR##T2##SUB#
Van Reek drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Van Reek jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Van Reek throws a big right hand that misses.
Van Reek wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rambo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Van Reek gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Van Reek with a flurry of punches that miss.
Van Reek tries to free his leg and advance position but Rambo is retaining full guard. #T3#
Van Reek is looking to work some ground and pound but Rambo has wrist control.#SUB#
Van Reek drops back looking for a leg! Rambo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rambo manages to kick Van Reek off! Van Reek jumps back into Rambo's guard. #SUB#
Van Reek drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Van Reek jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Rambo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Van Reek throwing strikes from guard but Rambo blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Rambo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Van Reek passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rambo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Van Reek wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Van Reek working the body and head with strikes.
Van Reek wants to control but Rambo is keeping him busy.
Rambo stops Van Reek from passing to mount.
Van Reek in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB#
Van Reek is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rambo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Rambo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Van Reek dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Rambo looking to score a takedown here. Van Reek is defending well but Rambo drives through and ends up in Van Reek's guard.
Van Reek is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Rambo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rambo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Van Reek keeping moving, preventing Rambo from controlling successfully.
Rambo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo is looking to work some ground and pound but Van Reek has wrist control.
Van Reek keeping moving, preventing Rambo from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rambo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Van Reek is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Van Reek is trying to control the position but Rambo postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Van Reek tries to keep at a distance but Rambo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rambo wants to get back to striking at distance but Van Reek won't allow it.
Rambo can't break the clinch.
Rambo is looking to break free of the clinch but Van Reek has double underhooks.
Van Reek on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Rambo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
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.
Van Reek dodges the punch combination from Rambo.
Van Reek is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Matej Rambo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rambo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL2#
Rambo clinches up with Van Reek and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Rambo's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Rambo successfully pulls guard.
Van Reek has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Van Reek thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Van Reek trying to control but Rambo is working from the bottom.
Rambo is trying to control the position but Van Reek postures up. #T3##SUB#
Van Reek 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.
Van Reek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Van Reek wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving.
Van Reek throws a big right hand that misses.
Rambo lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Van Reek throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
Rambo is looking for a triangle but Van Reek pushes his legs off easily.
Van Reek passes into half guard. #SUB#
Van Reek is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Van Reek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rambo's head.
Van Reek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rambo's head.
Rambo wants to control but Van Reek is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Van Reek thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rambo is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Van Reek is working for a kimura but Rambo is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Rambo looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rambo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Van Reek pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matej Rambo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rambo throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Van Reek moves into the clinch.
Rambo wants to break free but Van Reek has control.
Van Reek has Rambo pressed against the cage, preventing Rambo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rambo is trying to break free.
Rambo tries to break the clinch but Van Reek is controlling the position. #TD#
Van Reek turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Van Reek manages to end up in side control.#ES2#
Rambo explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rambo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Van Reek has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Van Reek and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#TD2#
Rambo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Van Reek napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Rambo is trying to get an arm triangle but Van Reek is defending well.
Van Reek manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Rambo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Van Reek to regain full guard.
Van Reek is pulling down on Rambo's head to control his posture.
Van Reek continues to stall.
Van Reek keeping moving, preventing Rambo from controlling successfully. #T2#
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.
Van Reek has Rambo pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Rambo looking to score a takedown here. Van Reek is defending well but Rambo drives through and ends up in Van Reek's guard.#SUB2#
Rambo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Van Reek manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rambo has Van Reek in his guard.#REVR#
Van Reek postures up and lands a big shot to Rambo's brow.
Rambo keeping moving, preventing Van Reek from controlling successfully. #T3#
Van Reek working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rambo is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Matej Rambo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Van Reek wants to sweep but no luck.
Rambo trying to control but Van Reek is working from the bottom.
Van Reek is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rambo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Van Reek pulls Rambo in close to prevent any damage.
Van Reek trying to control the position.
Van Reek is adopting a defensive guard.
Van Reek trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rambo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Van Reek is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matej Rambo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rambo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matej Rambo!
Matej Rambo got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Van Reek tries to keep at a distance but Morin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Van Reek looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Morin has clasped his hands together around Van Reek's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Morin tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #SUB#
Morin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Morin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The strikes coming from Morin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morin wants to stand but Van Reek is controlling his arm.#T1#
Morin trying to control the action but Van Reek is working from the bottom.
Morin working the strikes but Van Reek uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Van Reek is trying to get back to full guard.
Morin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Van Reek is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
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.
Van Reek is refusing to be controlled, as Morin sits in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Morin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL#
Morin has Van Reek up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Van Reek successfully pulls guard.
Van Reek trying to control the position.
#T3#
Van Reek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Morin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Morin looking to pass the guard.
Morin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Morin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Van Reek's head.
Morin looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Morin clinches. #TD#
Morin manages to pull guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Van Reek working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Van Reek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Morin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Morin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Reek, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Van Reek turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Van Reek manages to end up in side control.
Morin dodges the ground and pound from Van Reek.
William Morin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Morin wants to control but Van Reek postures up.
Van Reek throws an elbow but Morin slips to the side and avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morin is trying to control Van Reek's posture but Van Reek avoids it.
Van Reek sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Morin is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Van Reek is breathing heavily.#T1#
Morin avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Van Reek.
Morin is trying to control Van Reek's posture but Van Reek avoids it.
Morin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Reek can do to turn this around?
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Van Reek throws a strike aimed at the side of Morin's head but Morin avoids it well.
Morin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Morin is looking to control Van Reek's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morin avoid being mounted?
Morin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Van Reek. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Morin clinches up against the cage.#T2##TD#
Morin has picked Van Reek up - he's going for a ride! Morin dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Morin trying to control the action but Van Reek is working from the bottom.
Morin wants to get back to his feet.
Van Reek wants to control the action here but instead Morin manages to pass to full mount! #T3#
Morin wants to control the pace but Van Reek is squirming around nicely.
Morin misses with a head shot.#SUB#
Morin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Van Reek is surviving well by controlling Morin's body position as best he can.
Morin trying to control but Van Reek is having none of it.
Morin throws a sloppy strike and Van Reek uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Van Reek has ended up in Morin's guard.
#T4#
Van Reek trying to control but Morin is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Van Reek drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Morin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Van Reek has Morin in his guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morin throwing strikes from guard but Van Reek blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Morin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Morin clinches up with Van Reek and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Morin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Morin wants to stand but Van Reek is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU#
Morin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Morin darts in and clinches Van Reek up against the cage.
Van Reek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##TD#
Morin wants the takedown. Van Reek is fighting it off but Morin persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Van Reek's guard against the cage.#SU#
Morin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Morin has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Morin gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Van Reek regains guard.
Morin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Van Reek's guard.#T2#
Van Reek lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Morin is trying to keep Van Reek in close.
Morin managing to control the position.
Morin looking to control.
Van Reek throws an elbow that misses. Morin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Van Reek's guard. Nice move by Morin!#REVR##T3#
Morin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Morin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Morin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Morin wants to control from the top but Van Reek keeps moving.
Morin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Morin wants to stand but Van Reek is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Morin pushing down on Van Reek's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ground and pound from Morin.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morin trying to control the action but Van Reek is working from the bottom.
Devon Van Reek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
William Morin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SU#
Morin decides to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Morin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Morin 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Morin!
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Event:
SFC9 - Dubois vs Bowman
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Van Reek shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Van Reek was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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.
Casuba looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Van Reek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Casuba keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Casuba sneaks out the side door and pushes Van Reek away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Van Reek throws a head kick but Casuba moves out of range.
Casuba throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Casuba stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Casuba or perhaps it was just good defense by Van Reek, which made it look bad. #CL#
Van Reek has Casuba up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Van Reek - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Casuba has Van Reek pressed against the cage, preventing Van Reek from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Casuba controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC#
Van Reek breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Van Reek fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Casuba, pushing him back against the cage.
Van Reek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Casuba backwards.
Van Reek stalls. #T2##BC#
Van Reek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Van Reek throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Casuba was covering up waiting for the punch and Van Reek finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Casuba is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Casuba pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD#
Van Reek wants the takedown. Casuba is fighting it off but Van Reek persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Casuba's guard against the cage.#ES2#
Casuba manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T3#
Van Reek fails to land the takedown.
Casuba has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Van Reek is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Van Reek looks to land a combination but Casuba avoids it well.
Casuba shoots in but Van Reek avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Van Reek moves into the clinch.
Casuba is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Van Reek is defending well.
Devon Van Reek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gigi Casuba.#T4#
Casuba tries for a takedown. No joy.
Van Reek tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD2#
Casuba pulls guard effortlessly.
Van Reek wants to stand but Casuba has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Van Reek is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Van Reek is in close to Casuba's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Casuba wants to get back to his feet but Van Reek is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Casuba being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gigi Casuba will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Casuba closes the distance and clinches.
Van Reek avoiding damage as Casuba throws knees to the body.
Casuba tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van Reek just stands there and leans against the cage.
Casuba is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Van Reek to keep the fight standing.
Van Reek is pushing Casuba up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Van Reek is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Reek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1##TD#
Van Reek manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Reek seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Van Reek wants to sweep here but Casuba controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Van Reek has an active guard here but Casuba has managed to pass into half guard.
Van Reek wants to improve his position but Casuba is controlling well.
Casuba really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Van Reek. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Van Reek is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Casuba's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Casuba's back!#SUB#
Van Reek 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, Casuba has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Casuba is keeping busy.
Van Reek is really struggling to control Casuba but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Casuba is in bad spot here.
Van Reek just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Van Reek's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Van Reek sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Casuba taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Devon Van Reek!
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