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DFL III: Christmas Day PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aidan Sumerod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casey Bowman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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196 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aidan Sumerod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Casey Bowman!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sumerod tries to land a leg kick but Bowman saw it coming and moves away.
Sumerod works the jab nicely.
Sumerod throws a shot from downtown. Bowman moves away and avoids it.
Bowman throws out a counter right but Sumerod avoids it with no problem.
Bowman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bowman throws a head kick but Sumerod moves out of range.
Sumerod tries to counter with a takedown but Bowman is quick to defend against it.
Sumerod connects with a body shot.
Bowman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sumerod throws a hook to the side of Bowman's head but Bowman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bowman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A big left from Sumerod misses.
Sumerod throws a hook to the side of Bowman's head but Bowman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bowman tries to clinch up.
Sumerod cracks Bowman with a good jab.
Sumerod scores with a jab. Bowman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bowman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sumerod's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bowman slips under a jab from Sumerod.
Sumerod fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sumerod feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bowmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sumerod looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bowman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sumerod.
The crowd cheers as Bowman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sumerod doesn't seem phased though.
Good standup being displayed there by Sumerod as he connects with a hook.
Bowman moves away from the strike by Sumerod.
Bowman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sumerod looks to land a combination but Bowman avoids it well.
Bowman lands a big head kick that sends Sumerod tumbling to the mat! Bowman takes a step backwards and waves Sumerod back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sumerod is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Bowman engages and cracks Sumerod with a massive lead left hook - Sumerod tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Bowman is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Casey Bowman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eric Bazel Cadric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bear Trapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Bazel Cadric has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eric Bazel Cadric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bear Trapp!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trapp looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bear Trapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trapp looks for the body kick but Bazel Cadric saw that one coming.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bazel Cadric is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Trapp gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Trapp.
Knees to the body from Trapp.
Bazel Cadric is breathing heavily.
Trapp using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Trapp.
A shot in the inside from Trapp.
Trapp pressing his opponent against the cage.
Trapp scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trapp lands a good knee to the midsection. Bazel Cadric won't want to take too many of those.
Trapp lands a body shot.
Bazel Cadric takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Trapp.
It looks like Eric Bazel Cadric has been cut.
Trapp just leaning against Bazel Cadric, taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Trapp scores with a nice short uppercut.
Trapp unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from Trapp.
Trapp scores with a knee to the head.
Trapp utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bazel Cadric could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Trapp lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bazel Cadric.
A knee to the head by Trapp.
Trapp lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bazel Cadric backwards.
Trapp using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trapp lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Trapp.
Trapp scores a nice knee to the body.
Trapp connects with a knee to the head.
Bazel Cadric is rocked!
Trapp has Bazel Cadric pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Bazel Cadric is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Trapp - that's hurt Bazel Cadric badly! Oh, another knee lands and Bazel Cadric is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Bazel Cadric doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Bear Trapp!
Bear Trapp thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between MadDog McMahon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renee LaFleur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McMahon comes to the cage accompanied by MADNESS-by INSANE CLOWN POSSE. Renee LaFleur has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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272 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, MadDog McMahon !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Renee LaFleur!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMahon throws a series of punches but LaFleur moves out of range.
LaFleur swings for the body but McMahon moves out of range.
McMahon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McMahon misses the jab.
LaFleur just misses with a punch to the body.
LaFleur jabs McMahon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
LaFleur throws the left hand but McMahon avoids the punch easily.
McMahon swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from LaFleur! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaFleur throws a series of punches but McMahon avoids them all with ease.
LaFleur throws a body shot but no joy.
McMahon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
LaFleur moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like LaFleur was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaFleur swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McMahon fails with an attempt to clinch.
McMahon cracks a nice hook into LaFleur's ribs.
LaFleur throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McMahon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LaFleur.
McMahon staying out of range there.
LaFleur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McMahon .
McMahon sizes up LaFleur with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
LaFleur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McMahon was well out of range. Poor timing from LaFleur.
LaFleur misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMahon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McMahon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
LaFleur misses with a body shot.
LaFleur throws a right and a left that McMahon avoids nicely.
A left lands for McMahon .
McMahon misses with a wild body shot.
McMahon blocks a jab.
McMahon appears to be looking for a big counter.
MadDog McMahon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McMahon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McMahon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LaFleur misses with a series of wild punches.
McMahon cracks a nice hook into LaFleur's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMahon slips a jab and a cross from LaFleur.
LaFleur has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
LaFleur throws a right hand that McMahon ducks under and follows up with a left that McMahon also avoids with ease.
MadDog McMahon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LaFleur misses with a wild body shot.
McMahon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
LaFleur is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McMahon rather than just go for the knockout.
LaFleur swings for the body but McMahon moves out of range.
McMahon avoids a punch combination nicely.
LaFleur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McMahon lands with a nice body punch.
McMahon misses with a looping left.
McMahon takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMahon tries a body shot but LaFleur blocks it.
McMahon throws a head punch that misses.
McMahon lands a body punch.
McMahon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
LaFleur lands a left hand that snaps the head of McMahon backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by LaFleur.
McMahon lands a shot to the body.
LaFleur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LaFleur ducks under a wild hook from McMahon .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McMahon staying out of range there.
McMahon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and LaFleur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
LaFleur uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McMahon .
LaFleur is looking for the big counter here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renee LaFleur dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sloppy strikes from LaFleur. Those never looked like landing.
LaFleur moves in looking to clinch but McMahon pushes him off.
McMahon lands with a nice body punch.
McMahon closes the distance and clinches.
McMahon tries to stall but LaFleur uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from McMahon on the inside.
LaFleur breaks the clinch.
McMahon misses with a right hand
and LaFleur makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big right from McMahon misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaFleur swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McMahon is looking to counter punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from McMahon .
LaFleur just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMahon fails with an attempt to clinch.
McMahon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
LaFleur thuds a left hand into McMahon 's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McMahon avoids the body shot from LaFleur.
LaFleur drops McMahon with a beautiful combination! McMahon stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - LaFleur is looking for the KO!
It looks like MadDog McMahon has been cut.
McMahon loses concentration momentarily and LaFleur pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! McMahon crashes face first to the mat, out cold! LaFleur finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Renee LaFleur!
MadDog McMahon spoke after the fight, saying 'This dogs on its last legs'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Spizer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parker comes into the arena with PDIDDY AND THE FAM POPPIN BOTTLES blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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264 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeff Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Larry Spizer!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spizer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Parker but Parker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Spizer has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Parker thuds his right hand into Spizer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Parker with a hook.
Spizer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Parker lands a jab to the nose.
Parker cracks Spizer with a right hand to the side of the head.
A right-left combo lands from Parker.
Spizer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spizer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spizer dives in for a single leg takedown but Parker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jeff Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Spizer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spizer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spizer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jeff Parker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Spizer with that takedown attempt.
Spizer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Parker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Parker.
Parker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Parker defending well as Spizer loads up on a big left hand.
Jab, jab by Parker - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker throws a combination. Spizer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Larry Spizer has been cut.
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!
Spizer scores with a jab.
It looks like Jeff Parker has been cut.
Parker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spizer counters with a single leg into guard. Parker didn't expect that.
Parker is trying to keep Spizer in close.
Spizer wants to pass the guard but Parker is keeping the position.
Spizer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Parker trying to control the position.
Parker could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Spizer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Spizer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spizer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Parker is rocked!
Spizer passes Parker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Oh Parker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spizer lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Parker! More strikes land and this one is all over! Spizer jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Larry Spizer!
Jeff Parker was interviewed post fight and said 'Diddys pissed'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Thunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Galactor Gigantus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Thunder might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Thunderstruck. Gigantus has chosen The sky parts the ground quivers and then GALACTOR appears in the cage... as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jesse Thunder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Galactor Gigantus!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gigantus lands the left hand.
It looks like Jesse Thunder has been cut.
Gigantus's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gigantus duly obliges.
Thunder misses with a wild body shot.
Thunder misses with a body shot.
Gigantus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thunder lands a left hand.
Gigantus is trying to force a seperation but Thunder has the dominant position.
Gigantus lands an uppercut.
Gigantus blocks an uppercut.
Thunder misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gigantus.
Thunder cracks Gigantus with a nice body shot.
Thunder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gigantus breaks the clinch.
Thunder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thunder throws a hook but Gigantus blocks it.
Gigantus avoids the body shot from Thunder.
Thunder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thunder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gigantus.
Thunder wants to clinch up but Gigantus keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder tries to clinch there but Gigantus circles away.
Gigantus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thunder throws a hook but Gigantus blocks it.
Gigantus rushes Thunder and presses him up against the cage.
Gigantus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thunder backwards.
Gigantus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thunder misses with a body punch.
Thunder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gigantus backwards.
Thunder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gigantus misses with a punch to the body.
Gigantus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thunder misses with some punches.
Thunder misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Thunder as the two fighters clinch.
Gigantus looks winded!
Gigantus tries to work over Thunder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Thunder.
Thunder throws a head punch that misses.
Thunder tries to land a knee to the head but Gigantus blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thunder swings wildly with an uppercut but Gigantus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thunder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thunder cracks Gigantus with a nice body shot.
Thunder lands a right hand.
Thunder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thunder misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Thunder.
Thunder scores with a shoulder strike.
Thunder tries to throw a body punch but Gigantus avoids it by throwing Thunder back against the cage.
Thunder scores with a hook to the body.
Thunder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gigantus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thunder creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Gigantus with a big uppercut! Gigantus tries to clinch up but Thunder pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Gigantus to the mat! Gigantus covers up and Thunder unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jesse Thunder!
Jesse Thunder took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
The defeated Galactor Gigantus had this to say: 'I will crush your world....'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Max Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Te Rauparaha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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140 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Kimura!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Te Rauparaha!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kimura is defended easily by Rauparaha.
Despite the aggression on Rauparaha's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kimura closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Donk. Rauparaha catches Kimura right on the button with a cross.
Kimura darts in looking for a takedown but Rauparaha gets double underhooks and turns Kimura into the cage.
Rauparaha lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kimura is rocked!
Kimura misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Oh Kimura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Kimura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rauparaha throws an overhand right that has Kimura reeling! Rauparaha follows up with more punches and Kimura is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Te Rauparaha!
Te Rauparaha is the new bantamweight champion!
A victorious Te Rauparaha thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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