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TWGC 25 (170lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Eddie Bravado (ranked 6039 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spas Spasov (ranked 4438 p4p, 433 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Eddie Bravado! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Spas Spasov!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Spasov pushes Bravado up against the cage in a clinch.
Bravado tries to pull guard but Spasov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Spasov gets control of Bravado's arms and successfully pulls guard. Spasov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Spasov working for a triangle but Bravado defends it easily.
Spasov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bravado. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bravado thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bravado 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.
Bravado is pushing down on Spasov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Spasov is fighting to maintain full guard but Bravado has managed to sneak the leg through.
Spasov is pressing down on Bravado's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spasov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bravado drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bravado jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravado thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Spasov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bravado drops back looking for a leg! Spasov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Spasov manages to kick Bravado off! Bravado jumps back into Spasov's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spasov working a defensive guard here.
Bravado 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.
Bravado drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bravado jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Spasov trying to control the position.
Bravado is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Spasov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Spasov has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bravado (0) vs (2) Spasov
Bravado can't keep his opponent in guard - Spasov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spasov pulls his head out easily.
Bravado is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Spasov seems to be working for a kimura but Bravado defends the submission attempt.
Bravado looking for subs from the bottom but Spasov mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bravado (0) vs (5) Spasov
Bravado is trying desperately to improve position.
Bravado gets back to half guard.
Spasov is working for a submission of some sort.
Bravado moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravado is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bravado looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spasov is posturing up here but Bravado has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Spasov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Spasov has to tap! Slick submission there by Bravado!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eddie Bravado!
Eddie Bravado very nearly forgot to thank Conviction amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Frank Stallone (ranked 22320 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hokuto Akira-Magomedov (ranked 2602 p4p, 279 weight class). Akira-Magomedov has chosen Luis Miguel - Oro De Ley as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Frank Stallone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hokuto Akira-Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Akira-Magomedov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Akira-Magomedov pulls Stallone into guard.
Akira-Magomedov pulls Stallone in close to his closed guard and prevents Stallone from doing any damage or advancing position.
Stallone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stallone 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.
Akira-Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Akira-Magomedov, not yet.
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.
Stallone wants to control from the top but Akira-Magomedov keeps moving.
Akira-Magomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stallone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stallone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akira-Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Stallone has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akira-Magomedov is controlling Stallone's posture.
Akira-Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stallone is one step ahead there.
Akira-Magomedov is adopting a defensive guard.
Stallone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akira-Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akira-Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Stallone from controlling successfully.
Akira-Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Akira-Magomedov seems keen to control Stallone's posture.
Stallone trying to control but Akira-Magomedov is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akira-Magomedov pulls Stallone in to control the position.
Akira-Magomedov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Akira-Magomedov trying to control the position here.
Stallone trying to control the position from guard on top but Akira-Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Akira-Magomedov holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stallone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akira-Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Akira-Magomedov is pulling down on Stallone's head. It's preventing any offense from Stallone, at least for the moment.
Akira-Magomedov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stallone is fighting to break Akira-Magomedov's control of his arms but Akira-Magomedov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Stallone trying to control the position from guard on top but Akira-Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Akira-Magomedov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stallone being controlled here momentarily.
Stallone tries to free his leg and advance position but Akira-Magomedov is retaining full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Akira-Magomedov is controlling Stallone's posture.
Stallone trying to control but Akira-Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Akira-Magomedov has control of Stallone's left arm, preventing Stallone from doing any damage.
Akira-Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Stallone from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Akira-Magomedov has his hands on Stallone's head, controlling the position.
Stallone stopping the sweep attempt from Akira-Magomedov.
Akira-Magomedov is still trying to improve position.
Stallone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Akira-Magomedov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Stallone looking to pass the guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stallone trying to control but Akira-Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Akira-Magomedov trying to control the position here.
Stallone tries to free his leg and advance position but Akira-Magomedov is retaining full guard.
Akira-Magomedov is adopting a defensive guard.
Stallone trying to control but Akira-Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Akira-Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Akira-Magomedov, not yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Akira-Magomedov is adopting a defensive guard.
Stallone preventing the sweep.
Stallone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akira-Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Akira-Magomedov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Stallone trying to control but Akira-Magomedov is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Akira-Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stallone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Akira-Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Akira-Magomedov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stallone (0) vs (2) Akira-Magomedov
Stallone wants to improve his position but Akira-Magomedov is controlling well.
Akira-Magomedov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Stallone (0) vs (5) Akira-Magomedov
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Akira-Magomedov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Stallone is holding on tight.
Stallone is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Akira-Magomedov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Akira-Magomedov avoids the attempt from Stallone to control.
Akira-Magomedov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Akira-Magomedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Stallone wants to control but Akira-Magomedov is having none of it.
Akira-Magomedov controlling from the full mount.
Stallone wants to hold on but Akira-Magomedov pushes him away.
Akira-Magomedov 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 thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Stallone sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Akira-Magomedov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Let's hope that Akira-Magomedov 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.
Akira-Magomedov trying to pass the guard but Stallone defending well.
Stallone wants to improve his position but Akira-Magomedov is controlling well.
Akira-Magomedov trying to mount his opponent but Stallone defends it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Akira-Magomedov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Akira-Magomedov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
More stalling from Akira-Magomedov.
Stallone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Akira-Magomedov is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Akira-Magomedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stallone knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akira-Magomedov wins on points by 5 to 0.
Our winner, Hokuto Akira-Magomedov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Charles Forrester (ranked 5293 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aly Magomedov (ranked 23411 p4p, 558 weight class). Magomedov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Aly Intro RUN!. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Charles Forrester! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Aly Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Forrester tries for a takedown but Magomedov circles away easily
and Magomedov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Magomedov.
Forrester goes for a takedown in the clinch but Magomedov prevents it.
Magomedov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Magomedov has Forrester pulled in close to control his posture.
Forrester drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Magomedov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Forrester has Magomedov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Forrester (0) vs (2) Magomedov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forrester is trying to keep Magomedov in close.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Forrester is keeping the position.
Magomedov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Forrester (0) vs (5) Magomedov
Forrester is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forrester prevents Magomedov from moving into mount.
Magomedov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Forrester! Score +2 for reaching mount: Forrester (0) vs (7) Magomedov
Magomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Magomedov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Forrester is in all sorts of trouble here.
Magomedov controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Let's hope that Magomedov 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.
Magomedov moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Forrester (0) vs (10) Magomedov
Magomedov controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov has the hooks in. Forrester is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Magomedov controlling the position well here. Forrester rolled but Magomedov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Magomedov.
Forrester is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Magomedov gets his way!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov keeps control of the position easily here as Forrester tries to buck him off.
Magomedov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Forrester defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Forrester trying to control the hands but Magomedov breaks the grip.
Magomedov biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is hanging on to Forrester's back as he tries to escape.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Magomedov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Forrester defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Magomedov controls the action.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Forrester wants to control his opponent's hands but Magomedov gets his hands free.
Magomedov controlling the position well here. Forrester rolled but Magomedov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Forrester's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Magomedov has good solid back control here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is continuing to stall.
Forrester just trying to survive but Magomedov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Forrester tries to roll but Magomedov sticks to his back.
Magomedov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Forrester can't escape the position.
Magomedov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Magomedov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Forrester knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Forrester for a finish.
Forrester is really stuck here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov gets his hands free as Forrester looks to control.
Magomedov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Magomedov working for a choke but Forrester is defending well.
Forrester is trying to defend against the choke here but Magomedov has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Magomedov Tightens the hold and Forrester taps out furiously! Magomedov displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aly Magomedov!
Aly Magomedov 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Leon Opstad (ranked 6333 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Simone (ranked 2951 p4p, 0 weight class). Opstad's entrance music is Moby - Natural Blues. A fine choice. Simone has chosen Shakewell - Leglock as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Joey Simone was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Leon Opstad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Opstad fails with the takedown
and Simone moves into the clinch.
Simone drags the fight down to the ground.
Simone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Opstad (0) vs (2) Simone
Opstad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Opstad looking for submissions off his back.
Simone is working for a kimura but Opstad is defending it quite comfortably.
Simone is looking to take a break and control but Opstad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Opstad trying to control but Simone postures up.
Simone trying to control the pace.
Opstad has a hand on Simone's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Simone takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Opstad (0) vs (5) Simone
Simone content just to control the position here.
Simone pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Simone wants to finish this one by submission but Opstad is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Simone.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simone trying to control but Opstad is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simone working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Simone controlling his opponent.
Opstad can't escape the position.
Simone working for a guillotine from mount but Opstad is in no mood to give up.
Simone is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Opstad has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Opstad tries to hold on but Simone pushes him away.
Opstad holds on for dear life, controlling Simone's posture momentarily.
Simone works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Opstad (0) vs (8) Simone
Well, with Simone on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Opstad is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Opstad tries to break free.
Opstad fending off the submission attempt from Simone.
Opstad tries to break free.
Opstad manages to reverse the position and now he's in Simone's guard. Nice work there by Opstad.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Opstad (2) vs (8) Simone
Simone wants to sweep here but Opstad controlling him for the moment.
Simone working for a triangle but Opstad defends it easily.
Simone looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Simone looking for a guillotine here but Opstad defends easily.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Opstad from controlling successfully.
Simone has his foot on Opstad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Opstad works his way back into a safe position though.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Opstad from controlling successfully.
Opstad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Simone has his foot on Opstad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Opstad works his way back into a safe position though.
Opstad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Opstad trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Opstad drops back, looking for a kneebar! Simone looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Simone looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Simone! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Opstad (2) vs (12) Simone
Simone is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Opstad is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Simone wants to control but Opstad is keeping him busy.
Opstad is trying to improve his position.
Simone controlling the position from side mount.
Simone advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Opstad (2) vs (14) Simone
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Simone content just to control the position here.
Simone looking for a guillotine from mount but Opstad is having none of it.
Simone goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Opstad is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Opstad (4) vs (14) Simone
Simone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Opstad is aware though and is defending well.
Simone keeping full guard, as Opstad tries to pass.
Simone looking for a guillotine here but Opstad defends easily.
Opstad looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Simone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Opstad (4) vs (16) Simone
Simone trying to control but Opstad is working from the bottom.
Simone looking to sit in guard and control but Opstad gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Opstad (6) vs (16) Simone
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Simone controlling Opstad's posture.
Simone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Opstad (6) vs (18) Simone
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Opstad looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Simone has picked Opstad up and slammed him! Opstad can't keep hold of the triangle and Simone manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Opstad (6) vs (21) Simone
Simone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Opstad keeps working.
Simone is working to tighten his grip on Opstad's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Opstad has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Simone is really squeezing tight and eventually Opstad passes out! Simone breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Joey Simone!
A relieved looking Joey Simone thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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