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Event:
UCF 21: Abrazos v Campbell
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Prepolec rushes Devaney and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Prepolec misses with some punches.
Prepolec is pushing Devaney up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Prepolec controlling the action here for a moment.
Devaney stalling in the clinch.
Prepolec misses with a punch on the inside.
Prepolec misses with a punch on the inside.
Prepolec fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prepolec swings wildly with an uppercut but Devaney uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prepolec swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Devaney stalling in the clinch but Prepolec improves position.
Prepolec misses with a short punch on the inside.
Devaney is trying to break free.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Prepolec fails to land.
Prepolec'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.
Devaney tries to break the clinch but Prepolec is controlling the position.
Devaney working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Prepolec.
Prepolec misses with the head strike.
Devaney trying to stall but Prepolec improves his position.
A shot in the inside from Prepolec.
Prepolec misses with the head strike.
Devaney is trying to maintain a safe position but Prepolec gets an underhook and turns Devaney into the cage.
Prepolec lands a left hand that snaps the head of Devaney backwards.
Devaney looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Devaney is looking to break free of the clinch but Prepolec has double underhooks.
Devaney can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prepolec.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prepolec. #T2#
Devaney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Prepolec manages to break the clinch.
Devaney misses with a body punch
and Prepolec counters with a left and a right that stings Devaney.
Nice shot by Devaney.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Devaney loads up on a big right hand but Prepolec slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Devaney.
Devaney lands a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Prepolec looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Devaney throws a hook but Prepolec blocks it.
Devaney misses with a few strikes there.
Prepolec is looking to clinch. #T3#
Devaney misses with a jab to the body
and Prepolec counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Devaney ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Prepolec moves away.
Prepolec gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Devaney.
Nice uppercut there from Devaney.
Prepolec bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Prepolec keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Devaney rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Prepolec moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Devaney scores with the left hand. Prepolec knows he should have avoided that one.
Devaney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prepolec.
Prepolec displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Devaney throws out the jab.
Devaney throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Devaney connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Prepolec's hands.#T4#
Devaney misses with a head kick.
Prepolec appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prepolec keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Prepolec thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL#
Prepolec gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Prepolec swings wildly with an uppercut but Devaney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Prepolec misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Prepolec works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Devaney is trying to break free.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Prepolec creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Prepolec lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Prepolec breaks from the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Devaney.
Devaney swats away the attempt to clinch by Prepolec.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kyle Prepolec will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Devaney. That snapped Prepolec's head back.
Prepolec tries to clinch up but Devaney circles away and keeps his distance.
Devaney thuds his right hand into Prepolec's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Devaney tries a head kick but it misses.
Devaney misses with a hook
and Prepolec counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A left lands for Devaney.#CL#
Prepolec forces Devaney back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devaney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Devaney tries to break free but Prepolec pushes him back against the cage.
Devaney is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Prepolec has a couple of punches blocked by Devaney.
Prepolec fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Prepolec tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kyle Prepolec has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Devaney is trying to force a seperation but Prepolec has the dominant position.#BC#
Prepolec breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Devaney misses the jab.
Prepolec has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Prepolec walks into a jab.
Devaney swings widly with a right hand
and Prepolec cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Devaney misses the shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Prepolec checks a leg kick.
Prepolec throwing a counter right hand but Devaney manages to avoid it.
Devaney throws a right and a left that Prepolec avoids nicely.
Devaney changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Devaney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prepolec manages to avoid it.
Devaney misses the body punch
and Prepolec counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Devaney.
An attempted straight right counter from Prepolec misses the target.
The fighters circling - Prepolec throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Devaney scores with the left hand. Prepolec knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prepolec fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Devaney. Prepolec does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Prepolec misses the target.
Devaney throws a body punch but Prepolec moves out of range.
Prepolec seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Prepolec moves into the clinch successfully.
Devaney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prepolec throws a punch but it's blocked by Devaney.
Devaney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prepolec prevents Devaney from breaking the clinch.
Prepolec prevents Devaney from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Prepolec manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Devaney swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Prepolec throws a counter high kick but Devaney was just alert enough to avoid it.
Devaney lands a slapping body shot.
Devaney fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Devaney misses with a double jab
letting Prepolec counter with a right hand.
Prepolec checks the leg kick nicely there.
#CL#
Prepolec drives through and clinches with Devaney against the cage.
Devaney is trying to push Prepolec away but Prepolec has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Prepolec misses with some punches.
#BC#
Prepolec breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Devaney lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Prepolec circles away quickly and effectively.
Prepolec uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Devaney.
Prepolec is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Prepolec slips a jab from Devaney.
Devaney lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Prepolec at a distance.
Devaney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Prepolec thinks about countering with a head kick.
Prepolec closes the distance looking to clinch
and Devaney counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Devaney throws a jab when Prepolec was well out of range.
Devaney throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Devaney throws an overhand right that lands on Prepolec's shoulder, as Prepolec tries to avoid the shot.
Devaney throws a right and a left that both miss.
Prepolec checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Prepolec lands with a kick to the temple. Devaney shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Devaney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Prepolec's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Devaney throws a lazy right hand but Prepolec sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Devaney connects with the punch.
Devaney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Devaney throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Prepolec.
Devaney scores with a jab to the jaw.
Devaney misses with a right hand
and Prepolec counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Devaney throws a body shot but no joy.
Prepolec thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL#
Prepolec moves into range and clinches up with Devaney.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Prepolec's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rory Devaney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Devaney scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Prepolec displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Devaney throws out the jab.
Prepolec looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A lazy left from Prepolec finds it's target.#T1##CL#
Prepolec rushes Devaney and presses him up against the cage.
Prepolec tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Prepolec fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prepolec working aggressively here.
Prepolec swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prepolec scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Prepolec breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Devaney throws a hook but Prepolec blocks it.
A punch combination from Devaney misses.
Prepolec looks to clinch
and Devaney counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Devaney misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Prepolec on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Devaney tries a head kick but it misses.
And Prepolec counters with a quick kick to the body but Devaney blocks it.
Prepolec gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T2#
Devaney looks to land a left hand but Prepolec moved out of range nicely.
Prepolec was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Devaney scores with a jab. Prepolec acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prepolec slips under a jab.
Devaney thows a left - swing and a miss!
Devaney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prepolec.
Devaney throws a predictable looking body shot
and Prepolec counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Devaney throws the kick towards the body but Prepolec avoids it.
Devaney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Devaney misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Prepolec closes the distance and clinches.
Prepolec taking a breather.#T3#
Prepolec lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Prepolec manages to break the clinch.
Devaney misses the shot to the body.
Rory Devaney seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Prepolec takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Devaney getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Devaney throws a body punch but Prepolec moves out of range.
Prepolec is looking to counter punch.
Devaney throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Prepolec swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Prepolec darts in trying to clinch
and Devaney cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Prepolec is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Devaney. Prepolec does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Prepolec wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Prepolec moves out of range as Devaney throws a body kick.
#CL#
Devaney tries to keep at a distance but Prepolec has taken the fight into the clinch.
Prepolec working aggressively here.
Prepolec stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch on the inside from Prepolec fails to land.
Devaney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Prepolec's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Prepolec doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Devaney misses with an attempted mid kick.
Prepolec is looking to counter punch.
Prepolec fails with an attempt to clinch.
Devaney avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rory Devaney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Devaney has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rory Devaney! |
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Event:
UCF 10: Dennis v Peterson
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Devaney connects with a right hand. Mckay shakes it off.
Mckay looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Devaney uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mckay has time to react.
Devaney connects with a jab.#ROC#Mckay is rocked!
Mckay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mckay is still on wobbly legs! Can Devaney finish him?#CL#
Devaney moves into the clinch.#BC#
Devaney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mckay is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Devaney just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Mckay has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rory Devaney! |
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Event:
UCF 3: Peterson v Spartan
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
#R1#
A combination from Devaney does no damage.
Miele misses the jab.
Miele throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Devaney.
Devaney tries to clinch up but Miele circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Miele shoots in and gets a takedown into Devaney's guard.
Devaney preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Miele is stalling in the full guard.
Miele pushing down on Devaney's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Devaney definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Miele postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Devaney to stand up.
Devaney misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Miele counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Miele jumps guard.
#T1#
Miele looking to hit a scissor sweep but Devaney is one step ahead there.
Miele has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Miele holds on and takes a little breather.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miele is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB2#
Miele 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. #T2##SU2#
Miele gets to his feet. Devaney looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rory Devaney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miele just misses with a punch to the body.
Devaney fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Miele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Devaney misses. #CL2#
Miele rushes Devaney and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Miele is trying to pull guard but Devaney turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Miele is struggling to control the position.
Devaney taking a breather. #T3##TD2#
Miele turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Devaney knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miele on the ground.#SU2#
Miele decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL2#
Miele fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Devaney, pushing him back against the cage.
Devaney is trying to break the clinch but Miele has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Miele.
Devaney is trying to push Miele away but Miele has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Miele stalling against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Miele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Miele avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Devaney.
Devaney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miele manages to avoid it.
Devaney misses the shot to the body.
Devaney cracks a nice hook into Miele's ribs.
The crowd cheers as Devaney lands an impressive looking overhand right. Miele doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Devaney is predictable there #TD2#
and Miele counters with a takedown into side control.
Devaney bucks up and tries to throw Miele off but instead Miele has got his back!
Well, with Miele on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Devaney is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Miele is riding his opponent, not letting Devaney buck him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bella Miele 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##CL2#
Devaney tries to keep at a distance but Miele has taken the fight into the clinch.
Miele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Devaney is trying to stall.
Devaney tries to circle away but Miele has him pinned against the cage.
Devaney scores with a hook to the body.
Miele tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Miele pushes Devaney back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miele.
Miele fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Miele tries to pull guard but Devaney won't allow it.
Rory Devaney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bella Miele.#TD2#
Miele lands a takedown into guard.
#T1#
Miele controls from within his opponent's guard.
Miele looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Miele is continuing to stall.
Miele advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Devaney's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Miele is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Devaney knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Devaney is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU2#
Miele decides to stand back up. Miele steps back and let's Devaney get back to his feet.#T3#
Devaney fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Devaney throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Devaney does no damage.
Devaney misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Devaney throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Devaney misses with the combination.
Miele looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Miele takes one on the button.
Devaney throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miele tries to counter with a clinch but Devaney shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
A punch combination from Devaney misses. #CL2#
Miele gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miele stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC2#
Miele manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Miele gets a double leg takedown into Devaney's guard.
Devaney wants to get back to his feet but Miele passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REVR#
Miele takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Miele working the head and body with strikes.
Miele is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bella Miele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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#
Devaney throws a series of punches but Miele avoids them all with ease.
Miele is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Devaney misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Miele counters with a nice double leg into side control. Devaney won't be happy with that. #SU2#
Miele has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Miele throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Devaney was covering up waiting for the punch and Miele finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Miele is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Miele not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Miele throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miele looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The adventures of Miele the control monster continue. Boring.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Miele passes Devaney's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Miele is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Miele seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Devaney is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bella Miele! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Devaney misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shannon! But no joy.
Devaney will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shannon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Devaney fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Devaney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shannon.
Devaney sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shannon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shannon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Devaney moves away.
Devaney definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Devaney moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devaney is stalling here.
Devaney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shannon is trying to pull guard but Devaney has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Devaney lands a body shot. #BC#
Devaney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Devaney misses with a jab, cross combination.
Devaney comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shannon lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A thudding body kick lands there by Shannon!
Shannon wants to clinch up but Devaney keeps it at a distance.
Devaney is looking for a counter combo.
Devaney swinging wildly here.
Shannon throws out a counter right but Devaney avoids it with no problem.
Nice shot lands for Shannon.
Devaney blocks a head kick by Shannon.
Devaney throws a right and a left that Shannon avoids nicely. #T2#
Devaney takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shannon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Devaney.
Devaney lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Devaney moves into the clinch successfully.
Devaney taking a breather.
Shannon jumps guard but Devaney stands there with Shannon around his waist. Shannon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shannon letting Devaney take a breather here.
Shannon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rory Devaney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Shannon.#T3#
Devaney stalling against the cage.
#BC#
Devaney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Devaney darts in and clinches Shannon up against the cage.
Devaney tries to land a knee to the head but Shannon blocks with his arms.
Devaney taking a breather.
Shannon fails to pull guard.
Shannon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Devaney walks away with a smile on his face. Shannon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shannon moves in looking to clinch but Devaney pushes him off.
Devaney stalks Shannon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shannon's face. Shannon staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like Austin Shannon has been cut.#T4#
Devaney misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Devaney clinches up with Shannon and pushes him back against the cage.
Shannon jumps guard but Devaney stands there with Shannon around his waist. Shannon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Devaney breaks from the clinch.
Devaney keeps the fight on the outside.
Shannon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Devaney misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Devaney scores with a body shot.
Devaney misses with a double jab.
Shannon wants to counter the offense by Devaney and move into the clinch position.
Devaney missing with a left hand there. Shannon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Devaney dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Austin Shannon's cut.
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#
Shannon throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL#
and Devaney moves into the clinch.
Shannon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Devaney smiles and moves away.
Devaney comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shannon tries to clinch up
and Devaney counters with a nice uppercut.
Shannon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Devaney checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Devaney.
Shannon tries a head kick but it misses.
Devaney throws a big counter combination but Shannon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Some wild striking there from Devaney.
Devaney circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Devaney counter with a right hand. #T1#
Devaney swings for the body but Shannon moves out of range.
Rory Devaney is winning the standup battle so far.
Devaney misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rory Devaney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shannon tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Devaney to counter with a crisp jab.
Shannon avoids the body shot from Devaney.
Shannon throws a lazy head kick
and Devaney counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Shannon thows a body kick. Devaney tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Shannon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Devaney takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL#
Devaney has managed to clinch.
Devaney scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT#That has opened up Austin Shannon's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Devaney breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Devaney lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shannon circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circling - Devaney throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sloppy strikes from Devaney. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Devaney gets a clinch.
Devaney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shannon can do to turn this around?#BC#
Devaney breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Shannon misses
enabling Devaney to counter with a crisp jab.
Rory Devaney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Devaney throws a combination that misses
and Shannon counters with a body kick.
Shannon lands a leg kick that knocks Devaney off balance momentarily.
Devaney getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Devaney gets a clinch. #BC#
Devaney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shannon is looking to clinch.
Devaney is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shannon.#T3#
Shannon is looking to clinch but Devaney is avoiding it.
Devaney gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Devaney changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Devaney misses. #CL#
Devaney has Shannon up against the cage in a clinch.
Shannon is trying to pull guard but Devaney has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Shannon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Devaney uses from the top position.
Devaney looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Shannon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Devaney throwing strikes from guard but Shannon blocks nicely.
Devaney engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Shannon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Devaney is aware though and is defending well.
Shannon looking for a sweep. Not yet Shannon, not yet. #SUB2#
Devaney got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shannon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Devaney has managed to get both his arms back between Shannon's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Shannon 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! Devaney rolls with it to try and escape but Shannon cranks on the arm and Devaney is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Austin Shannon! |
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Event:
MMAH 96
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Bateman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Devaney tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bateman is in Devaney's guard.
Bateman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bateman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Devaney looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Devaney is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU#
Bateman stands up from Devaney's guard - Bateman perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bateman throws out a loose jab but Devaney uses good head movement to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Devaney.
Patrick Bateman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bateman tries to clinch up.
Bateman scores with a body shot.
Bateman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Devaney circles away.#TD#
Bateman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bateman 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.
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!
Devaney is looking to get back to full guard here but Bateman has managed to pass to side control instead.#T1#
Sloppy strikes there by Bateman.
Bateman advances nicely into full mount.
Devaney tries to lock up and control but Bateman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Devaney is trying to stand.
Devaney is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bateman wants to control the pace but Devaney is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Bateman is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Bateman fails to land with a series of punches.
Bateman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Devaney sprawls well. Devaney wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bateman gets slowly back to his feet.#T2##CL#
Bateman clinches with his opponent.
Bateman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Devaney is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Bateman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Bateman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bateman misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Devaney clinches with his opponent.
Devaney prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Devaney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Devaney connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bateman takes one to the side of the head.
#T3##CL2#
Devaney moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Bateman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bateman lands with a nice combination. Devaney backs away looking to recover.
Bateman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bateman dodges the punch combination from Devaney.
Bateman has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Devaney.
Bateman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Devaney misses with a wild combination.
Devaney lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Bateman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Devaney wants to control but Bateman is keeping busy.
#T4#
Devaney gets back to full guard.
Bateman scoring with some ground and pound.
Bateman wants to control from the top but Devaney keeps moving.
Devaney not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Patrick Bateman will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Devaney feints a jab promting Bateman to slip. Devaney then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bateman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Devaney tries to close the distance and clinch but Bateman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bateman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Devaney's waist but Devaney gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bateman off to one side.
Devaney throws a sloppy head kick and Bateman moves out of range easily.
Devaney tries to clinch there but Bateman circles away.
Devaney keeps the fight on the outside.
Despite the aggression on Devaney's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Bateman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Devaney manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Devaney throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Devaney.#CL2#
Devaney has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Devaney.
Devaney tries to stall but Bateman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bateman blocks a body shot from Devaney.
Bateman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Devaney wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bateman has him pressed against the cage.
Devaney trying to control the position but instead, Bateman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Devaney into the cage.
Bateman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Devaney gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Bateman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Bateman gets a double leg takedown into Devaney's guard.
Devaney is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD#
Bateman drags the fight down to the ground.
Patrick Bateman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Devaney trying to control but Bateman is working from the bottom.
Devaney wanted to stand there but Bateman had control of the position. #SUB#
Devaney got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bateman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Devaney has managed to get both his arms back between Bateman's legs - danger averted.
Devaney trying to control but Bateman is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Devaney stands up from Bateman's guard - Devaney perhaps looking for a knockout.
Devaney pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bateman is out of range and Devaney settles back down.
Bateman tries to counter with a takedown but Devaney is quick to defend against it.
Bateman keeps the fight on the outside.
Bateman tries to counter by clinching up but Devaney breaks away and moves out of range.#T3#
Devaney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bateman.
Devaney looks to score with a jab to the body but Bateman is just out of range.
Devaney looks to land a combination but Bateman avoids it well.
Devaney misses with the combination.
Bateman avoids a punch combination nicely.
A shot to the liver by Devaney. Beautiful body shot.
Devaney throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Devaney. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Bateman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Devaney was covering up waiting for the punch and Bateman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bateman trying to control but Devaney is working from the bottom. #T4#
Bateman won't allow Devaney to sweep him here. #ES2#
Devaney pushes Bateman off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bateman slips under a jab.
Patrick Bateman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Devaney throws a right and a left that both miss.
Devaney throws a wild body kick that Bateman sees coming a mile off.
Bateman misses with a wild combination.
Bateman throws a one two combo.
Devaney displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bateman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Devaney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Bateman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Devaney is trying to escape back to his feet but Bateman uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#SUB#
Bateman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Devaney, who protects the arm well.
Devaney tries to escape but Bateman is in control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devaney is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bateman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T1##SU#
Bateman stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rory Devaney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Devaney throws out a powerful jab.
A head kick misses from Bateman.
Devaney throws a one two combo.
#TD#
Bateman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Devaney tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bateman is in Devaney's guard.
Bateman wants to control from the top but Devaney keeps moving. #ES2#
Devaney pushes Bateman off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bateman misses with a takedown attempt - Devaney sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bateman shoots in for a takedown but Devaney shows good takedown defense.
Some wild striking there from Devaney.
Devaney tries to close the distance and clinch but Bateman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Devaney moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Devaney manages to break the clinch.
Devaney has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bateman throws a head kick that misses.
Devaney fails to land with a series of punches.
Bateman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bateman is defended easily by Devaney.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Bateman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Devaney throws a series of strikes that have Bateman backpedaling.
A clash of legs there as Bateman blocks the low kick.
Devaney moves in looking to clinch but Bateman pushes him off.
Devaney looks for the body kick but Bateman saw that one coming. #TD#
Bateman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Devaney on his heels. He'll look to pass Devaney's guard now, I'm sure.
Devaney is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU#
Bateman stands and steps away. Devaney gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Devaney looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Bateman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bateman winds up and cracks Devaney with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Devaney really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bateman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Bateman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Devaney is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Devaney avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bateman.
Bateman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bateman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bateman drops an elbow to the side of Devaney's head.
Devaney is looking to control Bateman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Devaney avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rory Devaney.
I think Devaney has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
MMAH 82
Date: Oct 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Devaney falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab.
Rory Devaney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Devaney throws a right hand that Chai ducks under and follows up with a left that Chai also avoids with ease.
Chai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Devaney swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Devaney looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.#CL#
Chai moves into the clinch.
Chai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chai lands with a short shot to the head.
Chai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Chai as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai lands a hook that snaps the head of Devaney backwards.
Devaney has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chai.
Chai lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
A body shot lands from Chai.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chai.
Devaney looking to stall.
Chai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chai lands a right hand.
Devaney's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Devaneys head.
Devaney blocks an uppercut.
Devaney blocks an uppercut.
Chai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chai.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai gets through Devaney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chai lands with a right to the head.
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Devaney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2#
Chai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chai.
A shot in the inside from Chai.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chai.
Nice body punch from Chai.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chai.
A short left from Chai.
Chai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Devaneys head.
A short right from Chai.
A short left from Chai. #BC#
Chai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Devaney throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Chai has closed the distance and engaged Devaney in a clinch.
Chai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Chai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chai lands a hook that snaps the head of Devaney backwards.
Chai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chai lands a nice uppercut.
Chai lands a right hand.
Devaney takes a shot to the head.
Chai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chai lands an uppercut.#ROC#Devaney is rocked!
A hook to the body from Chai.
Devaney looks winded!
Chai lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Devaney is still on wobbly legs! Can Chai finish him?
Chai lands a nice uppercut.
Devaney seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chai.
Chai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Devaney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chai lands a right hand. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chai.
Chai lands with a left to the head.
Chai lands a left hand.
Chai lands a shoulder strike.
Chai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chai lands a hook that snaps the head of Devaney backwards.
Chai scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Chai.
Chai lands a hook that snaps the head of Devaney backwards.
A short uppercut from Chai.
Chai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Devaneys head.
Chai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Devaney backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Devaneys head.
Chai lands a hook that snaps the head of Devaney backwards.
Devaney misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Setiawan Joyo Chai dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Devaney gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Setiawan Joyo Chai!
Setiawan Joyo Chai is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Setiawan Joyo Chai 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:
MMAH 80
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Abkhazi moves into range and clinches up with Devaney.
Abkhazi lands a shoulder strike.
Devaney definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
Abkhazi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Devaney misses with a wild body shot.
Abkhazi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#KD#
Devaney drops Abkhazi with a beautiful combination! Abkhazi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Devaney is looking for the KO!#ROC#Abkhazi is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Zurab Abkhazi has been cut.
Abkhazi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Devaney lands a brutal uppercut that launches Abkhazi off his feet! Abkhazi tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rory Devaney! |
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Event:
MMAH 76
Date: Sep 22, 2023 |
#R1##KD2#
Devaney lands a left and a right that send Vincent crashing to the mat, dazed. Devaney thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Vincent is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Marshall Vincent has been cut.
Devaney throws a jab when Vincent was well out of range.
Vincent was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oh Vincent is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vincent slips under a jab.
A quick step to the side and Vincent tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Devaney misses with a hook. Vincent ducked under it nicely.
Vincent is looking to counter punch.
Devaney misses with a straight left.
Devaney misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Vincent tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Devaney misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vincent is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vincent seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Devaney lands with a shot to the body.
Devaney misses with an uppercut.
Vincent is looking to counter punch.
Devaney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vincent.
Vincent is looking for a counter combo.
Devaney tries a head kick but it misses.
Vincent was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Devaney throws a body shot but no joy.
Devaney swings for the body but Vincent moves out of range.
Devaney lands with a right hand.
Vincent seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Devaney shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Vincent is backing up but Devaney catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Vincent covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Devaney Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rory Devaney! |
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