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TWGC 11 (155lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jacob Clarke and Neo DiCaprio. Jacob Clarke is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jacob Clarke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Neo DiCaprio!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
DiCaprio moves in looking to clinch but Clarke pushes him off.
Clarke circles away from the clinch attempt
and Clarke counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clarke (2) vs (0) DiCaprio
Clarke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so DiCaprio is just riding it out for now. Clarke eventually gives up the hold.
Clarke passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for DiCaprio! Score +3 for passing guard: Clarke (5) vs (0) DiCaprio
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarke is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But DiCaprio has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from DiCaprio! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clarke (5) vs (2) DiCaprio
Clarke controls DiCaprio momentarily but DiCaprio frees himself.
Clarke working for a triangle but DiCaprio defends it easily.
Clarke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
DiCaprio trying to control but Clarke is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DiCaprio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Clarke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. DiCaprio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Clarke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
DiCaprio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clarke is keeping the position for now.
Clarke seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Clarke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DiCaprio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. DiCaprio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DiCaprio trying to control but Clarke is working from the bottom.
Clarke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Clarke keeping moving, preventing DiCaprio from controlling successfully.
Clarke wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
DiCaprio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clarke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DiCaprio looking to sit in guard and control but Clarke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clarke (7) vs (2) DiCaprio
Clarke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarke stands and throws DiCaprio's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Clarke (10) vs (2) DiCaprio
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Clarke wants to lay and pray for a moment but DiCaprio keeps working.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Clarke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, DiCaprio has escaped the position, nice work there.
DiCaprio is trying to improve his position.
DiCaprio stops Clarke from passing to mount.
Clarke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The referee asks Clarke politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Clarke prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
DiCaprio stops Clarke from passing to mount.
DiCaprio tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Clarke presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Clarke (12) vs (2) DiCaprio
Clarke takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
DiCaprio tries to hold on but Clarke pushes him away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
DiCaprio is controlling an arm, preventing Clarke from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
DiCaprio regains half guard.
Clarke seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Clarke's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
DiCaprio wants to control but Clarke passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Clarke (15) vs (2) DiCaprio
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
DiCaprio being controlled for a moment.
Clarke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on DiCaprio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Clarke taking a breather here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Clarke moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Clarke (17) vs (2) DiCaprio
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clarke content just to control the position here.
Clarke is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, DiCaprio has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Clarke avoids the attempt from DiCaprio to control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Clarke wants to take DiCaprio's back here but DiCaprio is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
DiCaprio wants to hold on but Clarke pushes him away.
Clarke controlling the position easily from mount.
Clarke has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
DiCaprio is looking to get to half guard.
Clarke sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
DiCaprio is squirming around, avoiding Clarke's attempts to control the action.
DiCaprio is looking to get to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Clarke controlling the position easily from mount.
Clarke working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Clarke working for a submission but DiCaprio is keeping him at bay.
DiCaprio is desperately trying to improve his position but Clarke has a good base and remains in mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Clarke controlling his opponent.
DiCaprio tries to hold on but Clarke pushes him away.
Clarke controlling from mount.
Clarke wants to control the pace but DiCaprio is squirming around nicely.
Clarke is looking to take DiCaprio's back but instead DiCaprio gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Still in half guard, Clarke seems content to control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
DiCaprio won't allow Clarke to pass to mount.
Clarke stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DiCaprio is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clarke takes the fight on points by 17 to 2. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aigars Senko and Jon Monroe. Senko comes to the cage accompanied by Hall of Fame by The Script. Monroe is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Simple Man - Lynyrd Skynyrd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Aigars Senko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Jon Monroe!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Senko fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Monroe to the ground. Senko is now in Monroe's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Senko (2) vs (0) Monroe
Senko trying to control the position from guard on top but Monroe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Senko is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Monroe is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Senko is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at UHK, Inc. that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monroe has his foot on Senko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Senko works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Senko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Monroe is keeping the position for now.
Senko advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Senko (5) vs (0) Monroe
Monroe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Senko slows the pace down.
Monroe is not content to let Senko control the position.
Monroe is trying to control Senko's posture but Senko avoids it.
Senko wants to control but Monroe is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Senko happy to just control the position for now.
Senko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Senko trying to control the position but Monroe is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Senko advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Senko (7) vs (0) Monroe
Monroe is squirming around, avoiding Senko's attempts to control the action.
Monroe prevents Senko from taking his back.
Senko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Senko goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Monroe is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Senko (7) vs (2) Monroe
Monroe postures up.
Senko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Monroe is aware though and is defending well.
Monroe is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Senko is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Senko has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Senko (9) vs (2) Monroe
Senko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Monroe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Senko has managed to get both his arms back between Monroe's legs - danger averted.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Senko slips nicely into half guard.
Monroe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Senko moves into full mount! Monroe won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Senko (12) vs (2) Monroe
Monroe tries to lock up and control but Senko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Senko controlling the position easily from mount.
Senko moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Senko (15) vs (2) Monroe
That's six minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Monroe trying to control but not successfully.
Monroe is trying to break free.
Senko tries to keep control of the position but Monroe is staying busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Monroe tries to roll but Senko sticks to his back.
Senko patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Senko trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Monroe doesn't escape.
Senko tries to get the hooks in deep but Monroe pushed the leg off.
Monroe tries to roll but Senko sticks to his back.
Senko patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Senko looking for the choke but no joy.
Senko is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Senko has the hooks in. Monroe is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Monroe defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Senko's arms.
Senko biding his time, controlling Monroe.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Senko seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Monroe for as long as he can get away with.
Monroe preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Senko.
Senko controlling from the back.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Senko looking for the choke but no joy.
Monroe defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Senko trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Senko trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Monroe doesn't escape.
Monroe rolls, trying to escape but Senko keeps control of the position.
Senko has got his arm under Monroe's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Monroe has spun round into Senko's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Senko (15) vs (4) Monroe
Senko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Monroe defends it easily.
Senko keeping moving, preventing Monroe from controlling successfully.
Senko working for a triangle but Monroe defends it easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Monroe trying to control but Senko is working from the bottom.
Senko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Monroe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Monroe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Monroe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Senko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Senko keeping full guard, as Monroe tries to pass.
Monroe 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.
Monroe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Senko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Monroe defends well.
Monroe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Senko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Monroe trying to move into half guard but instead Senko has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Senko (17) vs (4) Monroe
Senko trying to control but Monroe is working from the bottom.
Senko slips nicely into half guard.
Senko is taking a breather. Monroe says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Senko seems to be looking for submissions.
Senko is working for a submission of some sort.
Monroe gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Senko controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Senko takes the fight on points by 17 to 4.
In his post fight interview, Aigars Senko started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rick Muse and Tony Boy Cojuangco. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rick Muse! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Tony Boy Cojuangco!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cojuangco with a poor takedown
and Muse counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Muse manages to pull guard.
Muse seems keen to control Cojuangco's posture.
Muse might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Muse working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cojuangco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Muse is tightening it up a little... Cojuangco has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Cojuangco reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Cojuangco taps out! Nice BJJ there by Muse!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rick Muse! |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alan Fadzaev and Great Cornholio. Cornholio has chosen Cornholio MegaMix as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alan Fadzaev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Great Cornholio!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fadzaev moves into the clinch.
Cornholio stops a takedown attempt from Fadzaev.
Cornholio tries to score a body lock takedown but Fadzaev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cornholio jumps guard but Fadzaev stands there with Cornholio around his waist. Cornholio gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cornholio jumps guard and drags Fadzaev to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cornholio seems keen to control Fadzaev's posture.
Our spies down at at UHK, Inc. inform us that Cornholio has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Fadzaev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cornholio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fadzaev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fadzaev trying to control but Cornholio is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornholio working for a triangle but Fadzaev defends it easily.
Fadzaev 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.
Fadzaev seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cornholio for as long as he can get away with.
Cornholio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fadzaev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fadzaev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cornholio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fadzaev defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fadzaev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fadzaev pushing down on Cornholio's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fadzaev sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornholio with the active half guard here but Fadzaev passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fadzaev (3) vs (0) Cornholio
Cornholio is trying to control Fadzaev's posture but Fadzaev avoids it.
Cornholio is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cornholio is trying to escape the position but Fadzaev is controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Cornholio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cornholio is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Fadzaev is staying active.
Cornholio tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fadzaev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cornholio is being controlled here.
Fadzaev continues to stall.
You can see the frustration on Cornholio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cornholio tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fadzaev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cornholio holding on.
Cornholio is trying to get back to half guard.
Fadzaev working away.
Cornholio is looking to regain half guard here but Fadzaev keeps moving and retains side control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cornholio is not content to let Fadzaev control the position.
Fadzaev is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cornholio's shoulder. That is not cool.
Fadzaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cornholio keeps working.
Cornholio tries to bench press Fadzaev off him but Fadzaev keeps the position.
Cornholio is still trying to improve position.
Fadzaev trying to control the action but Cornholio is working from the bottom.
Cornholio is being controlled here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cornholio is trying to control Fadzaev's posture but Fadzaev avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cornholio tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fadzaev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cornholio wants to control but Fadzaev postures up.
Cornholio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cornholio is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fadzaev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fadzaev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fadzaev works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fadzaev (6) vs (0) Cornholio
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cornholio seems a little lost for a moment, as Fadzaev dominates the positioning.
Cornholio is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fadzaev working away.
Fadzaev wants to control but Cornholio is keeping him busy.
Cornholio is looking to reverse the position.
Fadzaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cornholio keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Cornholio's face as Fadzaev controls the position.
Cornholio is trying to control Fadzaev's posture but Fadzaev avoids it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cornholio is not content to let Fadzaev control the position.
Fadzaev is trying to get an arm triangle but Cornholio is defending well.
Fadzaev trying to control the position but Cornholio is working away.
Cornholio is trying to improve his position.
Fadzaev is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Cornholio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cornholio tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fadzaev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Fadzaev stalls from top position.
Cornholio is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fadzaev off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fadzaev (6) vs (4) Cornholio
Fadzaev tries to escape but Cornholio has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cornholio working for the choke.
Fadzaev breaks Cornholio's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fadzaev (8) vs (4) Cornholio
Cornholio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fadzaev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fadzaev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cornholio is keeping the position for now.
Cornholio is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cornholio controls Fadzaev momentarily but Fadzaev frees himself.
Fadzaev seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cornholio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cornholio is looking for a triangle but Fadzaev pushes his legs off easily.
Fadzaev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Cornholio throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Fadzaev escapes and throws Cornholio's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fadzaev (11) vs (4) Cornholio
Fadzaev taking a breather here.
Cornholio is not content to let Fadzaev control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cornholio is being controlled here.
Cornholio manages to get back to half guard.
Fadzaev trying to control the pace.
Fadzaev is looking for a kimura here.
Cornholio wants to improve his position but Fadzaev is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fadzaev takes the fight on points by 11 to 4. |
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