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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Abdulayev gets a double leg takedown into Kovalev's guard.
Kovalev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Abdulayev controls the pace.
Abdulayev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Abdulayev remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdulayev tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Kovalev's face as Abdulayev controls the position.
Abdulayev wants to stand but Kovalev is controlling his arm.
Kovalev seems a little lost for a moment, as Abdulayev dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Abdulayev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Abdulayev takes a little break here. Kovalev wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Abdulayev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kovalev keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Abdulayev gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kovalev to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kovalev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Kovalev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Abdulayev looking for a sweep. Not yet Abdulayev, not yet. #SUB#
Kovalev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Abdulayev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kovalev has managed to get both his arms back between Abdulayev's legs - danger averted.
Kovalev with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Abdulayev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kovalev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kovalev throwing strikes from guard but Abdulayev blocks nicely.
Kovalev is working Abdulayev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kovalev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kovalev throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kovalev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Abdulayev seems keen to control Kovalev's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Abdulayev is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Abdulayev is breathing heavily.
Kovalev is trying to keep Abdulayev in close.
Abdulayev trying to control the position from guard on top but Kovalev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kovalev trying to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Said Abdulayev dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Kovalev throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Abdulayev was covering up waiting for the punch and Kovalev finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Abdulayev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Abdulayev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Said Abdulayev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Abdulayev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalev working some strikes from top position.
Abdulayev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abdulayev is looking to stand up but Kovalev isn't so interested in that idea.
Kovalev being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Kovalev throwing strikes but missing.
Kovalev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kovalev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Abdulayev wants to sweep here but Kovalev controlling him for the moment.
Kovalev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kovalev throws a strike but Abdulayev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Abdulayev content to stall in guard here.
Abdulayev tries to free his leg and advance position but Kovalev is retaining full guard. #T2#
Abdulayev controlling from the top position.
Kovalev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Abdulayev is pushing down on Kovalev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kovalev is fighting to maintain full guard but Abdulayev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Abdulayev wants to pass to mount but Kovalev is defending the position. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Abdulayev in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Kovalev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Abdulayev quickly recovers to half guard.
Abdulayev is positioning himself well to prevent Kovalev advancing to mount.
Kovalev thows a huge punch but Abdulayev dodges it nicely.
Abdulayev trying to control from the bottom.
Abdulayev is trying to stand back up but Kovalev is controlling him
#T4#
Kovalev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kovalev lands with a punch from half guard.
Kovalev winds up and cracks Abdulayev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Abdulayev desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Abdulayev has hold of Kovalev's hands but Kovalev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kovalev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kovalev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kovalev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Abdulayev's head.
Kovalev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kovalev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Kovalev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Abdulayev looks for a takedown but Kovalev sprawls well.#TD2#
Kovalev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Abdulayev wants to control but Kovalev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kovalev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Abdulayev moves into full guard.
Kovalev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kovalev throws an elbow that misses. Abdulayev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kovalev's guard. Nice move by Abdulayev!#REVR#
Abdulayev is stalling in the full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Abdulayev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kovalev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#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.
Kovalev being controlled here, momentarily.
Abdulayev has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Kovalev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Abdulayev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Kovalev fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Abdulayev to the ground. Kovalev is now in Abdulayev's guard.
Abdulayev has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kovalev is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD#
Abdulayev lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#T4#
Abdulayev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Abdulayev not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kovalev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Abdulayev is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Said Abdulayev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Abdulayev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Said Abdulayev!
Said Abdulayev spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Abdulayev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#It looks like Said Abdulayev has been cut.
Vladimir Simeonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simeonov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Simeonov with a nice cross.
Simeonov throws an overhand right that drops Abdulayev like a sack of potatoes! Simeonov dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Simeonov!
Vladimir Simeonov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Abdulayev has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Abdulayev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Abdulayev turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Abdulayev manages to end up in side control.
Jackson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Abdulayev is controlling him well.
Abdulayev is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Let's hope that Abdulayev has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Abdulayev tries to stand but Jackson is controlling his head.
Jackson is trying to escape the position but Abdulayev is controlling the position.
Jackson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Abdulayev, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Abdulayev shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Anthony Roy Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Said Abdulayev.
Abdulayev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Abdulayev avoids it well and moves away.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Abdulayev avoids it well and moves away.
Abdulayev digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Abdulayev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Jackson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
Abdulayev wants to get back to his feet but Jackson passes into half guard.
Abdulayev looks winded!#T3##REVB##SUB#
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Abdulayev has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Jackson is looking for a kimura but Abdulayev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage.
Abdulayev is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Jackson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Abdulayev is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackson.
#T4#
Abdulayev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abdulayev seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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 Anthony Roy Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Abdulayev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Abdulayev gets a double leg takedown into Jackson's guard.
Jackson has his feet on Abdulayev's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL2#
Abdulayev moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Abdulayev pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Jackson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Abdulayev looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Abdulayev looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Abdulayev! #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Abdulayev wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Abdulayev taking a breather here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson tries to escape but Abdulayev is in control.
Abdulayev in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Abdulayev wants to stand but Jackson is controlling his arm.#T3#
Abdulayev moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Said Abdulayev has got the better of the ground game so far.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Abdulayev.
Jackson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Abdulayev.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Abdulayev is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Abdulayev closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Abdulayev pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Abdulayev has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Jackson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Jackson has gone for a leg lock! Abdulayev slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard.#REVB#
Abdulayev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Said Abdulayev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Abdulayev fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Jackson tries to sprawl but Abdulayev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jackson is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdulayev trying to mount his opponent but Jackson defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Abdulayev controlling the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Abdulayev looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Abdulayev fails with the takedown.
Anthony Roy Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Said Abdulayev.
Abdulayev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Abdulayev is defended easily by Jackson.
Jackson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Abdulayev tries to clinch up.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson tries to counter with a takedown but Abdulayev is quick to defend against it.
Abdulayev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Abdulayev avoids it well and moves away.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Abdulayev finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Abdulayev.
Jackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Abdulayev sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Abdulayev clinches. #TD#
Jackson tightens his grip and picks Abdulayev up, before dumping him to the ground. Abdulayev manages to land in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Abdulayev manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Abdulayev in his guard.#REVB#
Abdulayev stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Said Abdulayev.
I think Abdulayev 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Said Abdulayev!
Said Abdulayev decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Abdulayev shoots in and bounces Jeffery off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Abdulayev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that Abdulayev has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdulayev stands up over Jeffery, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jeffery trying to keep a closed guard but Abdulayev is proving a slippery customer.
Jeffery really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Jeffery being controlled here, momentarily.
Abdulayev is pushing down on Jeffery's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jeffery is fighting to maintain full guard but Abdulayev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Still in half guard, Abdulayev seems content to control.
Jeffery wants to get back to his feet.
Jeffery on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jeffery tries to get out of the position.
Abdulayev slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Abdulayev clinches up against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Abdulayev'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.
Jeffery tries to work over Abdulayev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Jeffery breaks the clinch.
Jeffery fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abdulayev manages to avoid it.
Attilla Jeffery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Jeffery closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Abdulayev quickly recovers to half guard.
Abdulayev is trying to stand up here but Jeffery is controlling him well.
Abdulayev tries to kick Jeffery off in order to stand up. Jeffery Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Jeffery trying to control the action but Abdulayev is working from the bottom. #T3#
Abdulayev manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jeffery's best efforts.
Jeffery throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Abdulayev is controlling Jeffery's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Abdulayev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jeffery's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jeffery's back!#T4#
Abdulayev not allowing Jeffery to control his hands.
Jeffery is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Abdulayev connects with a big shot to the side of Jeffery's head.
Abdulayev has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Jeffery's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Said Abdulayev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Abdulayev blocks a head kick by Jeffery.
Abdulayev with the counter takedown but Jeffery avoids it easily.#CL#
Jeffery closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Abdulayev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Jeffery fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Abdulayev to the ground. Jeffery is now in Abdulayev's guard.
Abdulayev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jeffery manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Abdulayev is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdulayev preventing the sweep. #T1#
Jeffery wants to get back to his feet but Abdulayev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Abdulayev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abdulayev controlling from the top position.
Jeffery wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Abdulayev is now in half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Abdulayev sitting and controlling from the half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Abdulayev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Jeffery fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Abdulayev to the ground. Jeffery is now in Abdulayev's guard.
Jeffery working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jeffery trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdulayev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jeffery throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Abdulayev controlling Jeffery's posture. #T4#
Abdulayev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jeffery throwing strikes from guard but Abdulayev blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Abdulayev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jeffery!
Jeffery tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Said Abdulayev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Attilla Jeffery is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Jeffery manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Abdulayev on his heels. He'll look to pass Abdulayev's guard now, I'm sure.
Jeffery wants to control from the top but Abdulayev keeps moving.
Jeffery wants to stand but Abdulayev is controlling his posture from full guard.
Abdulayev managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Abdulayev is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jeffery frees his head nicely. Oh but Abdulayev has switched to an armbar! Jeffery is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Said Abdulayev!
Said Abdulayev decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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