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Event:
WeInSyd 21
Date: Jul 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Kukkanen scores with a jab to the head.
Kukkanen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A cross from Kukkanen lands.
Medina tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kukkanen swivels and escapes.
Medina shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kukkanen but Kukkanen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Medina shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kukkanen defends it nicely.
It looked like Kukkanen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aapo Kukkanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Medina.
Medina rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kukkanen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kukkanen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Hilo in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kukkanen lands a right hook to the body.
Medina shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kukkanen defends it nicely.#T1#
Kukkanen thuds his right hand into Medina's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kukkanen dodges the punch combination from Medina.
A counter left hand to the body from Kukkanen misses its target.
Medina tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kukkanen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kukkanen scores with a nice strike.
Kukkanen digs a good body shot into Medina's ribs.
Kukkanen scores with a jab to the body.
Medina tries to clinch up.
Medina misses with a hook.
Kukkanen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Medina with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kukkanen counters with a right hand to the body.
A left and a right from Kukkanen both land. Nice combination. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Medina walks into a jab.
Kukkanen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kukkanen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Medina's head backwards.
Nice straight punches there by Kukkanen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kukkanen.
Medina with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kukkanen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kukkanen scores with a three punch combo!
#ROC#
Medina is rocked!
Kukkanen keeps the fight on the outside.
Medina throws a lazy head kick
and Kukkanen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Aapo Kukkanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kukkanen works Medina's body with a nice hook.
Medina tries to clinch there but Kukkanen circles away.
Kukkanen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Medina is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kukkanen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Medina looks winded!
Medina closes the distance and clinches up with Kukkanen, looking for a takedown. Medina pushes Kukkanen against the cage but Kukkanen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Medina throws a right and a left that Kukkanen avoids nicely. #T3#
Kukkanen slips a straight right by Medina.
Medina wants to clinch up but Kukkanen keeps it at a distance.
Kukkanen scores with the left hand. Medina knows he should have avoided that one.
Medina takes a jab right on the kisser.
Medina is still on wobbly legs! Can Kukkanen finish him?
A cross from Kukkanen lands.
Medina walks straight into a right hand from Kukkanen - that's dropped him! Kukkanen jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Medina from any more punishment! Medina complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aapo Kukkanen!
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Event:
SyFi 68
Date: Jun 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Makumba avoids the body shot from Medina.
Makumba tests Medina's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Makumba throws the left hand but Medina avoids the punch easily.
Medina lands a jab to the nose.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Makumba! Medina is backing up but he can't get away as Makumba lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Medina and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jengo Makumba!
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Event:
SyFi 53
Date: May 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Medina tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kakuto swivels and escapes.
Medina dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Kakuto shoots in and bounces Medina off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kakuto is pushing down on Medina's leg trying to pass to half guard. Medina is fighting to maintain full guard but Kakuto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Medina punching from the bottom.
Medina is looking to get back to full guard here but Kakuto has managed to pass to side control instead.
Kakuto taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Medina looking for a sweep but Kakuto has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kakuto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kakuto's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kakuto lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kakuto lands a big shot there that rocks Medina but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T2#
Medina working to try and regain half guard.
Kakuto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Kakuto might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Medina tries to reverse the position but Kakuto maintains control.
Medina looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kakuto content just to control the position here. #T3#
Medina is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Kakuto has isolated one of Medina's arms. Medina looking to fight him off but Kakuto twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
Post fight, an emotional Tsuyoi Kakuto said ' "Tennōheika Banzai!!!!" 天皇陛下万歳, ("Long live the Emperor"), '.
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Event:
WeInSyd 9
Date: Apr 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Medina lands a body shot.
Tots avoids a punch combination nicely.
Medina throws a series of punches but Tots avoids them all with ease.
Medina fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Medina loads up on a big right hand but Tots slips the punch.
Medina looks to land a combination but Tots avoids it well. #TD#
Tots drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Medina struggling a bit here.
Tots is looking to take a break and control but Medina is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Tots looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Medina is avoiding damage well.
Tots working the head and body with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Medina's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tots misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tots creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tots throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tots tries to score with some ground and pound. Medina controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tots landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tots cracks Medina with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The referee asks Tots politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tots prefers to stall for the moment though.#T2#
Tots cracks Medina with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Tots immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Medina is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Tots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dukey Tots!
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Event:
WeInSyd 5
Date: Mar 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Kustaa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kustaa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Medina stuns Kustaa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Medina fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kustaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Medina throws out the jab.
Kustaa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Medina defends it well.
Kustaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Medina is just out of range.#TD2#
Kustaa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Medina on his heels. He'll look to pass Medina's guard now, I'm sure.
Kustaa tries to free his leg and advance position but Medina is retaining full guard.
Medina manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kustaa manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Kustaa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Medina trying to control the position from guard on top but Kustaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kustaa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Kustaa is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Medina throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Medina looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kustaa looking for a sweep. Not yet Kustaa, not yet. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Medina postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kustaa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Medina, into his guard. #REVB#
Kustaa content to stall in guard here.
Kustaa lands a couple of digs.
Medina not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kustaa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Medina's head.
Kustaa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kustaa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Medina's head.#T3##SUB#
Medina throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kustaa postures up.
Kustaa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ROC2#
Medina is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kustaa postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Medina covers up, he's hurt! Kustaa keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Kustaa and the ref steps in to end the fight! Kustaa can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gootti Kustaa!
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Event:
SyFi 20
Date: Mar 04, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Grey gets a takedown into half guard.
Medina scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Grey manages to mount him!
Grey tries to control but Medina wriggling away.
Grey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Medina really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grey thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Grey won't let Medina get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T1#
Medina sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grey is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Medina is staying active underneath Grey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Medina trying to hold on to Grey's head to control him but Grey postures up.
Medina is trying is best to control the position here.
Grey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Medina's head. #SU#
Grey decides to stand and escape the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL#
Grey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Medina, pushing him back against the cage.
Grey stalling against the cage.
Grey throws a knee to the head but misses.
#TD#
Grey turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Grey manages to end up in side control.
Grey tries to move to mount but Medina blocks the move with his legs.
Grey working away.
Grey lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Medina down.
Medina wants to get back to his feet but Grey drags him back down.
Grey looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Medina is looking to regain half guard here but Grey keeps moving and retains side control.
Medina is not content to let Grey control the position. #T3#
Medina is pushing Grey's head away, looking to escape. Grey manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Grey is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Medina knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Grey trying to control the action but Medina is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Medina regains half guard, as Grey was trying to land strikes. #SUB#
Grey is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Medina is just riding it out for now. Grey eventually gives up the hold.
Medina is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Grey dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Grey looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Grey works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SU#
Grey stands up out of the half guard. #CL#
Grey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Medina is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Grey is keeping busy.
Medina lands an elbow inside that Grey shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Mike Grey has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medina working hard to break the clinch.
Grey stalling in the clinch.
Medina tries to land a knee to the head but Grey blocks with his arms.
Medina jumps guard but Grey stands there with Medina around his waist. Medina gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Medina gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grey.
#T1#
Medina tries to score a body lock takedown but Grey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Grey jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Medina walks away with a smile on his face. Grey gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
No joy there for Medina, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Medina throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Grey closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Grey lands in his opponent's guard.
Medina not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Medina can do to turn this around?
Grey pushing down on Medina's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Medina is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Grey wants to free his trapped foot but Medina is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Grey trying to control from half guard but Medina is working away.
Medina tries to kick Grey off but Grey keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Grey is working for a submission of some sort.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Grey connects with a nice short shot to Medina's temple.
Medina is not content to let Grey control the position.#T3#
Mike Grey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Grey performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Medina misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Grey counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T4#
Grey stops Medina from getting back to his feet.
Grey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Grey is trying to control. Medina wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Grey is trying for a kimura here. Medina looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Grey wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Grey!
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Event:
SyFi 7
Date: Feb 04, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Medina gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Yelats to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Yelats prevents Medina from getting back to his feet.
Yelats is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Yelats is sitting in close to Medina's body. Medina has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Yelats is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Yelats is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Medina.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Antonio Medina!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Medina.
Medina throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Medina throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Cline decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Medina's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cline makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cline working some strikes from top position.
Cline throwing strikes from guard but Medina blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Medina is looking for a triangle but Cline pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medina is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cline is controlling him.
Cline landing some decent shots from guard. #T1##SU#
Cline gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Medina shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cline defends it nicely.
Cline tries to counter with a takedown but Medina is quick to defend against it.
Medina shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cline defends it nicely.
Cline wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Loren Cline has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Medina.
Medina misses with a wild body shot.
Cline seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cline throws a head kick that Medina semi-blocks.
#T2#
Medina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cline manages to avoid it.
Cline swings for the body but Medina moves out of range.
Medina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Medina misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A lazy left from Cline finds it's target.
Medina tries for a takedown but Cline circles away easily
and Cline counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Cline gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Medina has had enough of the clinch but Cline keeps him there for the moment.
Cline keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Medina's efforts to push away.
Cline jumps guard but Medina stands there with Cline around his waist. Cline gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T3#
Medina wants to get back to striking at distance but Cline won't allow it.
#BC2#
Medina breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Medina misses with a looping right.
Cline drops down looking for a counter takedown but Medina sprawls and moves away.
Cline takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Medina fails to land with a series of punches.
Medina misses with the combination.
Cline bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cline seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Cline throws a body kick that misses.
Medina misses with a series of wild punches.
Cline tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Medina manages to circle out of the way.
Medina jabs Cline to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slow jab from Medina misses its intended target.
Medina is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cline rather than just go for the knockout.
Cline pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Medina shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Cline counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cline.
Medina looks winded!
Cline lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Loren Cline dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Cline moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Medina throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Cline counters with a nice double leg into side control. Medina won't be happy with that.
Medina takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB#
Cline is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Medina has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Cline wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Medina, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Cline wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Medina, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cline lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Medina down.
#T1##SUB#
Cline tries for a kimura but Medina is defending well. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cline is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Medina knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Medina wants to control but Cline postures up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Cline goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Medina has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cline but great work by Medina.
Cline wants to control but Medina postures up.
Cline 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.
Medina is staying tight to Cline's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Cline wants to control but Medina postures up.
Cline is working to avoid the ground and pound but Medina connects with a decent elbow.
Cline is not content to let Medina control the position.
Medina wants to take a breather but Cline manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Medina. #T3#
Cline working a defensive guard but Medina manages to pass into side control anyway.
Cline is letting Medina control him for a moment.
Cline is trying to work for a sweep but Medina has mounted him!
Medina with the ground and pound from mount.
Loren Cline overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cline squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Cline is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Medina working the ground and pound effectively.
Cline's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Cline tries to lock up and control but Medina gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Medina working for a submission but Cline is keeping him at bay.
Cline is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Medina looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Medina tries to control but Cline wriggling away.
Medina looking to finish Cline with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cline!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Medina showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Medina closes the distance and clinches.
Medina is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cline gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Medina tries to pull guard but Cline holds him up against the cage and eventually Medina drops back down to his feet.
Medina is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medina is trying to force a seperation but Cline has the dominant position.#T1##BC2#
Medina breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Medina moves into range and clinches up with Cline.#BC2#
Medina manages to break the clinch.
Cline fails with a takedown attempt.
Medina pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cline is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Medina.
Cline lands with a nice body punch.
Medina lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cline backs up against the cage.
Medina lands a brutal head kick. Cline looks out on his feet and Medina throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Antonio Medina!
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