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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Magnusson as Sandoval shoots in.
Sandoval shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and Magnusson counters with a crisp one two that drops Sandoval! Magnusson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sandoval to his feet! Sandoval is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Sandoval is rocked!
Magnusson cracks Sandoval's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Sandoval slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Magnusson can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Petter Magnusson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Elvenes shoots in and gets a takedown into Stephenson's guard.#ES#
Stephenson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Elvenes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Elvenes throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Stephenson clinches with his opponent.
Elvenes tries to break the clinch but Stephenson is controlling the position. #BC2#
Elvenes breaks from the clinch.
Elvenes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Elvenes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stephenson to the mat! Stephenson manages to get full guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Stephenson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Elvenes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#TD2#
Elvenes gets control of Stephenson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Elvenes will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Stephenson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Elvenes is trying to control the position but Stephenson postures up.
Stephenson throws a big elbow that misses.
Elvenes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stephenson is one step ahead there. #SU#
Stephenson gets to his feet. Elvenes looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Stephenson avoids the head kick by Elvenes.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2##BC2#
Elvenes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Stephenson pushes Elvenes up against the cage in a clinch.
Elvenes scores with a shot to the side of Stephenson's head. #TD2#
Elvenes is trying to trip Stephenson. He has hold of a leg but Stephenson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Elvenes persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES#
Stephenson pushes Elvenes off and scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stephenson enables Elvenes to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stephenson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Stephenson kicks Elvenes off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Elvenes shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stephenson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Elvenes looks winded!#T3#
Elvenes looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Stephenson is avoiding damage well.
Stephenson struggling a bit here.
Stephenson is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Stephenson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Elvenes is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Stephenson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Elvenes has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Stephenson is looking for a sweep.
Stephenson controls the position for a moment.
Elvenes fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#ES#
Stephenson sneaks out the side door and pushes Elvenes away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD2#
Elvenes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stephenson sprawls well initially but Elvenes persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Stephenson has one foot on Elvenes's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Vetle Elvenes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stephenson tries to clinch but Elvenes moves out of range.
Elvenes throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Stephenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Elvenes is just out of range.
Elvenes moves in looking to clinch but Stephenson pushes him off.
Stephenson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD2#
Elvenes shoots in and gets a takedown into Stephenson's guard.#ES#
Stephenson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Elvenes off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hong Stephenson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Stephenson clinches up against the cage.
Stephenson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The referee calls for Elvenes to work.
#BC2#
Elvenes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Elvenes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stephenson trying to control but Elvenes postures up.
Elvenes is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Stephenson is defending against the submission attempts here by Elvenes.
#T1#
Stephenson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Stephenson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stephenson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Elvenes tries to stand but Stephenson is controlling from the bottom.
Stephenson wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Stephenson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Elvenes defends well.
Stephenson controls Elvenes momentarily but Elvenes frees himself.
Stephenson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stephenson pulls Elvenes in close to prevent any damage. #ES#
Stephenson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Elvenes breaks the clinch.
Elvenes throws a sloppy head kick and Stephenson moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Elvenes drives through with a takedown into Stephenson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T3#
Elvenes trying to control but Stephenson is working from the bottom.
Elvenes is breathing heavily.#ES#
Stephenson pushes Elvenes off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL2#
Elvenes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stephenson.
Elvenes scores with a knee to the head.
#T4#
Elvenes blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Elvenes manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Elvenes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Elvenes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stephenson trying to control but Elvenes postures up.
Elvenes is trying to control. Stephenson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES#
Stephenson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Elvenes is on him like a limpet, forcing Stephenson back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Elvenes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Elvenes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hong Stephenson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Elvenes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Stephenson has one foot on Elvenes's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Elvenes shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stephenson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elvenes trying to control the position but Stephenson is working away.
Stephenson is trying to control Elvenes's posture but Elvenes avoids it.
Stephenson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Elvenes is controlling him well.#SU2#
Elvenes stands up and beckons Stephenson to his feet.
Stephenson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1#
Elvenes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Stephenson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Elvenes pushes Stephenson off but Stephenson dives into side control.
Elvenes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stephenson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Stephenson controlling the position from side mount. #SU#
Stephenson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Elvenes misses with a jab to the body
and Stephenson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2##CL2#
Elvenes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stephenson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Elvenes can do to turn this around?
Stephenson tries to pull guard but Elvenes holds him up against the cage and eventually Stephenson drops back down to his feet.
Stephenson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Elvenes avoids it.
Stephenson 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.#TD2#
Elvenes turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stephenson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Stephenson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Elvenes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stephenson manages to get to full guard.
Stephenson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3##SU2#
Elvenes stands up from Stephenson's guard - Elvenes perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Elvenes closes the distance and pushes Stephenson back into the cage.#BC2#
Elvenes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Elvenes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stephenson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Elvenes circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4##TD2#
Elvenes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Stephenson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Stephenson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Stephenson clinches up against the cage.
Elvenes tries to throw a body punch but Stephenson avoids it by throwing Elvenes back against the cage.
Vetle Elvenes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hong Stephenson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD2#
Elvenes pulls guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hong Stephenson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stephenson, 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hong Stephenson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Magnusson closes the distance and pushes Davidson back into the cage.
Magnusson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Davidson walks away with a smile on his face. Magnusson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Magnusson misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Magnusson clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Davidson jumps guard and drags Magnusson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Magnusson throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Davidson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Magnusson doesn't defend quickly enough and Davidson has managed to lock this one up! Can Magnusson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Davidson on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rod Davidson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Elvenes clinches with his opponent.
Moses wants to take the fight to the mat but Elvenes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Moses tries for a takedown. No joy.
Elvenes is pressed up against the cage. Moses has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Elvenes down to the mat. Elvenes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Israel Moses. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Elvenes takes the fight into the clinch.
Elvenes wants to take the fight to the mat but Moses manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Elvenes stalling the fight.
#BC2#
Elvenes manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Elvenes gets a clinch.
Moses wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Elvenes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Elvenes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moses, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Elvenes jumps guard.
Moses wanted to stand there but Elvenes had control of the position. #T1#
Elvenes keeping moving, preventing Moses from controlling successfully.
Elvenes has his hands on Moses's head, controlling the position.
Moses won't allow Elvenes to get back to his feet.
Moses trying to control but Elvenes is working from the bottom.
Elvenes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Elvenes is working an open guard so Moses takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Elvenes blocks a head kick by Moses.
Moses tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Elvenes has closed the distance and engaged Moses in a clinch.
Elvenes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Moses avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Moses taking a breather.
Moses slows down the pace here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Moses for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Moses stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T3#
Moses fails to pull guard.
Moses goes for a takedown attempt but Elvenes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Elvenes tries for a takedown but Moses circles away easily
and Moses counters with a two punch combo.
Elvenes goes for a double leg but Moses avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Moses continues to drive forward.
Moses feinted with a counter takedown.
Elvenes misses with a head kick.
Moses really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Elvenes has Moses up against the cage in a clinch.
Moses has had enough of the clinch but Elvenes keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Moses fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Moses is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Elvenes is defending well.
The referee is keeping an eye on Elvenes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Elvenes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Moses.
Elvenes tries to land knees in the clinch but Moses avoids the damage to the body.
Elvenes tries to pull guard but Moses forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Moses effectively controlling the action here.
Moses looking for a takedown.
Moses is breathing heavily.
Elvenes jumps guard but Moses turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Moses jumps into guard, dragging Elvenes to the mat.
Elvenes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Elvenes throws a strike but Moses rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vetle Elvenes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Elvenes throws a sloppy head kick and Moses moves out of range easily.
Elvenes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Elvenes shoots in looking for a takedown but Moses manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Elvenes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Moses went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vetle Elvenes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elvenes looks to land a combination but Moses avoids it well.
Moses gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Elvenes counters with a left and a right that stings Moses.
Elvenes looks to throw the jab but Moses is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moses throws a body shot but no joy.
Elvenes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moses circles away quickly and effectively.#T1##CL2#
Elvenes moves into range and clinches up with Moses.
Moses wants to take the fight to the mat but Elvenes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Moses is trying to pull guard but Elvenes has him pressed against the cage.
Elvenes stops a takedown attempt from Moses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Israel Moses. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Elvenes obliges.
Elvenes missing with knees to the body.
Elvenes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Moses is defending well.
Elvenes is trying to pull guard but Moses turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vetle Elvenes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Elvenes is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Elvenes manages to break the clinch.
Elvenes blocks a head kick by Moses.
Elvenes misses with a double jab.
#T2##CL2#
Elvenes moves into the clinch successfully.
Moses is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Elvenes prevents the takedown attempt.
Moses tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Elvenes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Elvenes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Moses 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.
Moses is looking to take this one to the mat.
Elvenes tries to pull guard but Moses forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Elvenes tries to land knees in the clinch but Moses avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Elvenes breaks from the clinch.
Elvenes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moses went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
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!
Elvenes shoots in but no luck this time.
Vetle Elvenes seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Elvenes stuns Moses with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Elvenes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moses.
Moses throws a head kick that misses.
Elvenes darts in looking for a takedown but Moses gets double underhooks and turns Elvenes into the cage.
Elvenes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moses counters with a low kick, right behind Elvenes 's knee.
Moses tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Elvenes is able to avoid easily.
Israel Moses is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Elvenes fails with a takedown attempt.
Moses looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Moses tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Elvenes shoots in for a takedown but Moses shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elvenes tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Elvenes. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vetle Elvenes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Moses's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Elvenes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Elvenes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Elvenes lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Elvenes has closed the distance and engaged Moses in a clinch.
Elvenes leaning his opponent against the cage.
Elvenes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moses tries to score a body lock takedown but Elvenes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Moses is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Israel Moses. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moses is trying to drag Elvenes to the mat but Elvenes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Elvenes is pressed up against the cage. Moses has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Elvenes down to the mat. Elvenes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Moses tries to clinch but Elvenes moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Elvenes misses.
Elvenes lands with a nice body kick.
Elvenes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Elvenes misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Elvenes has managed to clinch.
#T2#
Elvenes is trying to pull guard but Moses has him pressed against the cage.
Elvenes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Elvenes connects with a knee to the head.
#BC2#
Elvenes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moses pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Elvenes closes the distance and clinches.
Moses is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Elvenes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Elvenes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Elvenes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moses as he avoids it easily.
Elvenes shoots in looking for a takedown. Moses tries to sprawl out of it but Elvenes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moses manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Elvenes darts in and clinches Moses up against the cage.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Elvenes jumps guard but Moses turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Moses blocks a body shot from Elvenes.
Elvenes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Moses wants to take the fight to the mat but Elvenes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Moses tries to pull guard but Elvenes won't allow it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Elvenes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice left hand lands by Elvenes.
Elvenes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moses has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Elvenes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Israel Moses has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vetle Elvenes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Moses jumps guard but Elvenes stands there with Moses around his waist. Moses gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vetle Elvenes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Elvenes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vetle Elvenes!
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