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Event:
UnderGround FC 104
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Vigo connects with a nice looking jab.
Fartanov throws a right and a left that Vigo avoids nicely.
Vigo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fartanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vigo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fartanov.
Vigo lands a right hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Vigo.
Vigo batters Fartanov with a massive right followed by a huge left! Fartanov is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Vigo lands a final crushing right hand to drop Fartanov to the mat with a gruesome thud! Vigo is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Don Vigo!
Don Vigo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 93
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Jenkins works the jab nicely.
Jenkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jenkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Fartanov feints and as Jenkins raises his hands in defense, Fartanov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Fartanov drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Fartanov as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Jenkins screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Fartanov! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Zhorik Fartanov!
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Event:
UnderGround FC 83
Date: Jan 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Fartanov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fartanov moves to clinch but Daisy breaks away
and Daisy counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Fartanov! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Daisy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddie Daisy!
A very excited looking Freddie Daisy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 69
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Fartanov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fartanov is defended easily by Pal.
Fartanov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Pal moves into range and clinches up with Fartanov.
Pal pushes Fartanov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fartanov managing to block the knees to the body from Pal.
Pal tries to land knees in the clinch but Fartanov avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fartanov tries for a takedown but Pal manages to get underhooks.
Fartanov tries to pull guard but Pal won't allow it.
Poor Pal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhorik Fartanov.
Pal scores with a hook to the body.
Fartanov looks winded!
Pal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fartanov jumps guard but Pal stands there with Fartanov around his waist. Fartanov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T1#
Fartanov letting Pal take a breather here.
Pal stalling against the cage.
Fartanov tries for a takedown but Pal manages to get underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pal tries to throw a body punch but Fartanov avoids it by throwing Pal back against the cage. #BC#
Pal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Pal.
#CL#
Pal instigates a clinch.
Pal pushes Fartanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fartanov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2#
Pal effectively controlling the action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pal.
Pal scores a nice knee to the body.
Pal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Pal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Poor Pal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fartanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pal catches Fartanov with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Fartanov forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Poor Pal!
An out of breath Poor Pal thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 58
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Fartanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pal is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fartanov misses with a wild combination.
Pal drops Fartanov with a naaaaasty hook - Fartanov is in real trouble here! Pal dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Poor Pal!
A victorious Poor Pal thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
BCS 3
Date: Sep 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Fartanov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mcgregor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fartanov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mcgregor.
Fartanov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fartanov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mcgregor is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fartanov is looking to slow Mcgregor down with leg kicks.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fartanov or perhaps it was just good defense by Mcgregor, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhorik Fartanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD#
Fartanov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fartanov trying to control but Mcgregor is working from the bottom.
Mcgregor seems keen to control Fartanov's posture.
Fartanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Mcgregor has wrist control.
Fartanov trying to control but Mcgregor is working from the bottom.
Mcgregor is pulling down on Fartanov's head. It's preventing any offense from Fartanov, at least for the moment.
Mcgregor keeping moving, preventing Fartanov from controlling successfully. #T2#
Mcgregor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fartanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fartanov.
Mcgregor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fartanov doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Mcgregor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fartanov won't be happy with that. #T3##SU2#
Mcgregor decides to stand back up. Mcgregor steps back and let's Fartanov get back to his feet.#CL#
Fartanov clinches up with Mcgregor and pushes him back against the cage.
Mcgregor goes for a takedown attempt but Fartanov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fartanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mcgregor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fartanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Fartanov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mcgregor throws a big counter head kick but Fartanov avoids it with no problem.#T4##TD#
Fartanov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fartanov trying to control but Mcgregor is working from the bottom.
Mcgregor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mcgregor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fartanov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcgregor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fartanov trying to keep a closed guard but Mcgregor is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhorik Fartanov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Mcgregor blocks a head kick by Fartanov.
Fartanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Mcgregor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fartanov tries to clinch but Mcgregor is having none of it.
Fartanov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fartanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Fartanov moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fartanov taking a breather.
Mcgregor wants to get back to striking at distance but Fartanov won't allow it.
#BC#
Fartanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcgregor slaps away a takedown attempt from Fartanov, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Fartanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mcgregor as he jumps to the side.
Fartanov throws a head kick but Mcgregor moves out of range.
And Mcgregor tries to counter it with a takedown but Fartanov pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Mcgregor tries to keep at a distance but Fartanov has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Mcgregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been told by Fartanov's head coaches at Cozad MMA St Petersburg that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fartanov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mcgregor steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fartanov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhorik Fartanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##TD#
Fartanov drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Mcgregor manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Fartanov manages to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcgregor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mcgregor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fartanov has a closed guard, preventing Mcgregor from standing up. #SUB#
Fartanov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mcgregor defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mcgregor showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Mcgregor's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mcgregor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mcgregor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mcgregor controlling from the top position.
Mcgregor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mcgregor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mcgregor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fartanov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMcgregor.
Fartanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Despite the aggression on Mcgregor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mcgregor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fartanov.
Fartanov tries to clinch but Mcgregor is having none of it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fartanov - that will leave a mark!
Mcgregor takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mcgregor crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fartanov - the referee stops the clock and Mcgregor gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fartanov. Mcgregor manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fartanov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhorik Fartanov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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.
#R3##CL#
Fartanov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fartanov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mcgregor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mcgregor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zhorik Fartanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Habib Mcgregor.
Fartanov is working for takedown but Mcgregor is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fartanov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
Fartanov drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgregor's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mcgregor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fartanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fartanov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mcgregor is controlling him.
Fartanov wants to sweep here but Mcgregor controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Mcgregor wants to stand but Fartanov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mcgregor preventing the sweep. #SU2#
Mcgregor stands up and waves to Fartanov to follow him.
Fartanov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zhorik Fartanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fartanov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mcgregor is looking for the big counter here.
Mcgregor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fartanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mcgregor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mcgregor wants it to stay on the feet.
Mcgregor raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Fartanov tries a head kick but it misses.
Fartanov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fartanov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fartanov lands a really nice looking cross but Mcgregor seems unphased.
Zhorik Fartanov is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fartanov is defended easily by Mcgregor.
Mcgregor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Fartanov wants to clinch.
Fartanov sets himself, and Mcgregor steps forward looking for the clinch! Fartanov avoids it this time.
Fartanov tries to bum rush Mcgregor with a series of wild strikes but Mcgregor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mcgregor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD#
Fartanov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mcgregor to the ground. Fartanov is now in Mcgregor's guard.#ES2#
Mcgregor manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Habib Mcgregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Mcgregor wants a takedown.
Mcgregor wants a takedown.
Fartanov prevents the takedown attempt.
Mcgregor is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fartanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcgregor can do to turn this around?
The referee calls for Fartanov to work.
#BC#
Fartanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Fartanov lands but Mcgregor takes it in his stride.
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!
Mcgregor takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fartanov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Zhorik Fartanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fartanov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zhorik Fartanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fartanov, 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhorik Fartanov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Fartanov shoots in for a takedown but Rojas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rojas really is a fat lump.
A head kick by Fartanov misses #TD#
and Rojas counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fartanov won't be happy with that.
Rojas working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Rojas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fartanov wants to get back to his feet but Rojas drags him back down.
Fartanov is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fartanov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fartanov works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Rojas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rojas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fartanov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Fartanov is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Rojas rolls with it to try and escape but Fartanov cranks on the arm and Rojas is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zhorik Fartanov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Fartanov shoots in but no luck this time.
Fartanov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Baird defends it nicely.
As Fartanov looks to move away, Baird throws a big counter combo but Fartanov just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Fartanov moves into range and clinches up with Baird.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Baird breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baird keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chung Baird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhorik Fartanov.#T1##KD2#
Fartanov lands a big head kick that sends Baird tumbling to the mat! Fartanov takes a step backwards and waves Baird back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Chung Baird has been cut.#CL2#
Fartanov takes the fight into the clinch.
Fartanov looking to throw knees to the head but Baird is blocking nicely.
Baird is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fartanov tries to pull guard but Baird won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fartanov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baird really is a fat lump.#TD2#
Fartanov manages to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fartanov is looking to stand up but Baird isn't so interested in that idea.
Baird working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Baird distracts Fartanov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fartanov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Baird with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fartanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fartanov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baird working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Baird prevents Fartanov from getting back to his feet.
Baird stopping the sweep attempt from Fartanov.
Baird in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SU#
Baird decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fartanov, up you get!
Fartanov shoots in for a takedown but Baird shows good takedown defense.
Baird tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fartanov manages to circle out of the way.
Baird tries for a takedown but Fartanov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fartanov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Baird appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Fartanov shoots in but no luck this time.
Fartanov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fartanov looks winded!
Fartanov throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Baird holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fartanov working hard to break the clinch.
Baird tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fartanov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Baird misses with an elbow strike.
Fartanov digs a right hand into Baird's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baird's gas tank.
Baird blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fartanov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Baird walks away with a smile on his face. Fartanov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zhorik Fartanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Fartanov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fartanov lands in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Baird striking off his back but it's not causing Fartanov any problems.
Baird is trying to keep Fartanov in close.
#SUB#
Baird is looking for a triangle but Fartanov pushes his legs off easily.
Fartanov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fartanov won't allow Baird to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baird is looking to sweep but instead, Fartanov has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhorik Fartanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chung Baird's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Fartanov drives through and clinches with Baird against the cage.
#BC2#
Fartanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fartanov shoots and misses
and Baird counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fartanov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Baird stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baird wants it to stay on the feet.
Fartanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chung Baird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhorik Fartanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fartanov or perhaps it was just good defense by Baird, which made it look bad. #T1##CL2#
Fartanov darts in and clinches Baird up against the cage.
Baird looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Baird struggles to land a body shot inside as Fartanov controls his hands.
Fartanov wants to get back to striking at distance but Baird won't allow it.
#TD2#
Fartanov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Baird uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Fartanov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baird doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baird manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fartanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baird is one step ahead there.
Baird in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Baird throwing strikes from guard but Fartanov blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Fartanov has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Baird should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Fartanov has tightened it up now! Baird should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Zhorik Fartanov!
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