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TWGC 32 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Miguel Madson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Vern Schullacks!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Madson shoots and misses #TD2#
and Schullacks counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Madson (0) vs (4) Schullacks
Madson trying to remain calm as Schullacks controls from the top position.
Madson tries to bench press Schullacks off him but Schullacks keeps the position.
Schullacks controls the position.
Schullacks passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Madson! Score +2 for reaching mount: Madson (0) vs (6) Schullacks
Schullacks controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Schullacks 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Madson is desperately trying to improve his position but Schullacks has a good base and remains in mount.
Madson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Schullacks controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Schullacks wants to finish this one by submission but Madson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Schullacks.
Schullacks controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T2#
Madson is trying to escape the mount.
Schullacks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Madson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Schullacks is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Madson defends it well.
Well, if Schullacks is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Schullacks wants to pass to mount but Madson is defending the position. #SUB2#
Schullacks is trying for a kimura here. Madson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Schullacks wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vern Schullacks!
After winning the bout, Vern Schullacks thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Pierre Ragout Mendy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sebastian Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ramirez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mendy (0) vs (2) Ramirez#SUB2#
Ramirez seems to be looking for submissions.
Mendy is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mendy is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Ramirez content to control rather than advance.
Mendy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ramirez is working away from the top position though.
Mendy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mendy tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Ramirez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mendy defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez controlling the action here.
Ramirez wants to pass to mount but Mendy is defending the position. #T1#
Ramirez controlling the action here.
It looks like Ramirez might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Mendy is doing well to control the position and prevent Ramirez from advancing to side control.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Mendy is defending well. #SUB2#
Ramirez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mendy has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Ramirez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mendy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ramirez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ramirez is just content to waste time from the top position. Mendy takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendy is retaining full guard.
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Mendy.
Mendy trying to control the position.
Ramirez trying to move into half guard but instead Mendy has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendy (2) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Mendy from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Mendy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mendy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Mendy 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. #SUB2#
Ramirez looking for subs off his back but Mendy has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Mendy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ramirez is just riding it out for now. Mendy eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Mendy wants to pass to mount but Ramirez is defending the position. #SUB#
Mendy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendy trying to control from half guard but Ramirez is working away. #T5#
Ramirez is looking for a sweep. Mendy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mendy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ramirez is not content to let Mendy control the position.
Mendy is just content to waste time from the top position. Ramirez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mendy wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Mendy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Mendy stands and throws Ramirez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mendy (5) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Mendy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ramirez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mendy trying to control the position but Ramirez is working away.
Ramirez tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T7#
Mendy wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Mendy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ramirez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mendy taking a break here but Ramirez is having none of it and regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T8##SUB#
Mendy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ramirez defends it well.
Mendy is looking to take a break and control but Ramirez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ramirez wants to get back to full guard but Mendy has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mendy (8) vs (2) Ramirez#SUB#
Mendy tries for a kimura but Ramirez is defending well. #T9#
Ramirez tries to buck Mendy off but Mendy is having none of it.
Mendy is looking to take a break and control but Ramirez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendy happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Mendy swings around for an armbar but Ramirez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mendy's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendy (8) vs (4) Ramirez#SUB#
Mendy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T10#
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ramirez passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Ramirez is trying to work for a kimura but Mendy is defending well.
#SUB2#
Ramirez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ramirez wants to control but Mendy is keeping him busy. #T11##SUB2#
Mendy is defending against the submission attempts here by Ramirez.
Ramirez wants to control but Mendy is keeping him busy.
Mendy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramirez is still trying to improve position.
Ramirez trying to control but Mendy is working from the bottom. #T12#
Mendy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Mendy keeps moving.
Ramirez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Ramirez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mendy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there. #T13#
Ramirez passes Mendy's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Ramirez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mendy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ramirez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ramirez's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mendy (12) vs (4) Ramirez#SUB#
Ramirez is having to fend off submission attempts from Mendy, who is looking to sink in the choke. Mendy doesn't have the hooks in though and Ramirez manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendy (12) vs (6) Ramirez#SUB2#
Ramirez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mendy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mendy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mendy! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mendy (16) vs (6) Ramirez#T14##SUB#
Mendy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ramirez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mendy's guard! Nice work there by Ramirez! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendy (16) vs (8) Ramirez
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendy is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez trying to move into half guard but instead Mendy has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendy (18) vs (8) Ramirez
Ramirez pulls Mendy in to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Mendy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ramirez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ramirez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ramirez! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mendy (18) vs (12) Ramirez#SUB2#
Ramirez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mendy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ramirez's guard! Nice work there by Mendy! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendy (20) vs (12) Ramirez
And that's the end of the fight!
Mendy takes the fight on points by 20 to 12. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dennis Grande! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Joakim Broden!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Broden clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Broden successfully pulls guard.
Grande wants to control from the top but Broden keeps moving.
Broden is pulling down on Grande's head to control his posture.
Broden keeping moving, preventing Grande from controlling successfully.
Grande trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grande is working hard here to advance position.
Broden wants to sweep here but Grande controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Grande drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Broden dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grande (0) vs (2) Broden
Broden content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Grande wants to control but Broden passes easily into half guard.
Grande has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Broden is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Grande looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Broden controlling the action here.
Grande trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Grande (0) vs (5) Broden
Grande tries to hold on but Broden postures up.#T3#
Broden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Grande is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Broden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Grande really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Broden controlling the position easily from mount.
Grande tries to reverse the position but Broden maintains control.
Grande wants to control but Broden is having none of it.#T5#
Grande is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Grande is in all sorts of trouble here.
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.
Broden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Broden 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.#T6#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grande tries to hold on but Broden pushes him away.
Broden prevents Grande from getting the reversal.
Broden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Grande working to try and regain half guard.
#T7#
Broden controlling the pace for now.
Grande tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Broden controlling the pace for now.
Grande is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Grande wants to control but Broden is having none of it.#T8#
Broden controlling the position easily from mount.
Grande can't escape the position.
#T9#
Broden controlling the position easily from mount.
Grande is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Grande is in all sorts of trouble here.
Broden controlling his opponent.
Grande tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T10#
Broden content just to control the position here.
Grande is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Grande working to try and regain half guard.
Broden controlling his opponent. #T11#
Grande sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Broden with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Grande is looking to control Broden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grande avoid being mounted?#T12#
Broden works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Grande (0) vs (8) Broden
Broden controlling the position easily from mount. #T13#
Broden prevents Grande from getting the reversal.
Broden controlling the position easily from mount.
Grande tries to reverse the position but Broden maintains control.
Broden controlling from the full mount. #T14#
Broden is continuing to stall.
Grande is wriggling around trying to escape.
Broden controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grande tries to lock up and control but Broden gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Broden wins on points by 8 to 0. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Antero Aalto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Seppo Ilmarinen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Aalto shoots in and gets a takedown into Ilmarinen's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aalto (2) vs (0) Ilmarinen
Ilmarinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Ilmarinen, not yet.
Aalto slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aalto looking to pass the guard.
Aalto slips nicely into half guard.
Ilmarinen trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen is not content to let Aalto control the position.
Ilmarinen is trying is best to control the position here.
Aalto wants to control but Ilmarinen is keeping him busy.
Ilmarinen is trying to maintain the position but Aalto is very close to passing his half guard.#T1##SUB#
Aalto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ilmarinen sees it coming and defends easily.
Aalto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ilmarinen keeps working.
Aalto frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Aalto (5) vs (0) Ilmarinen
Aalto tries to control but Ilmarinen wriggling away.
Ilmarinen is looking to get to half guard.
Aalto tries to control but Ilmarinen wriggling away. #T2#
Aalto controlling the position easily from mount.
Ilmarinen gets back to half guard.
Aalto is thwarting Ilmarinen's attempts to control the position.
Ilmarinen is refusing to be controlled, as Aalto sits in half guard.
Ilmarinen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aalto is working away from the top position though.
Aalto is looking to take a break and control but Ilmarinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Ilmarinen wants to control but Aalto is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Aalto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aalto trying to pass the guard but Ilmarinen defending well. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ilmarinen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Aalto is trying to control the action in half guard but Ilmarinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ilmarinen wants to control the action here but instead Aalto manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aalto (8) vs (0) Ilmarinen
Aalto trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Aalto looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ilmarinen wants to control but Aalto is having none of it.
Aalto content just to control the position here.
Ilmarinen is looking to get to half guard.#T5#
Aalto wants to take his opponent's back but Ilmarinen doesn't allow it.
Aalto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ilmarinen is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Aalto working for a guillotine from mount but Ilmarinen is in no mood to give up.
Aalto wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Aalto moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Aalto (11) vs (0) Ilmarinen#T6##SUB#
Aalto is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ilmarinen knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ilmarinen for a finish.
Ilmarinen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ilmarinen is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Aalto.
Ilmarinen trying to control the action but Aalto just sinks the hooks in.
Aalto controls the action.
Aalto struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T7##SUB#
Ilmarinen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Aalto's arms.
Aalto tries to keep control of the position but Ilmarinen is staying busy.
Ilmarinen rolls, trying to escape but Aalto keeps control of the position.
Aalto controlling the position well here. Ilmarinen rolled but Aalto kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ilmarinen trying to control the hands but Aalto breaks the grip.
Ilmarinen trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Ilmarinen staying busy and making it hard for Aalto to control. #T8#
Ilmarinen just trying to survive but Aalto is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ilmarinen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Aalto trying to control but Ilmarinen is having none of it.
Aalto tries to push Ilmarinen's head away but Ilmarinen is holding on tight.
Ilmarinen tries to hold on but Aalto pushes him away. #T9#
Aalto is looking to work his way around to Ilmarinen's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Aalto looking to control but Ilmarinen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ilmarinen tries to hold on but Aalto pushes him away. #SUB#
Aalto is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ilmarinen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ilmarinen shrugs it off.
Ilmarinen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Aalto tries to control but Ilmarinen wriggling away.
Ilmarinen is trying to escape the mount.
#T10#
Ilmarinen wants to control but Aalto is having none of it.
Aalto wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ilmarinen is squirming around, avoiding Aalto's attempts to control the action.
Ilmarinen wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Aalto (14) vs (0) Ilmarinen
Ilmarinen looking very determined here, making life difficult for Aalto.
Aalto keeps control of the position easily here as Ilmarinen tries to buck him off.
Aalto is hanging on to Ilmarinen's back as he tries to escape.
#T11#
Aalto trying to control momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ilmarinen wants to control his opponent's hands but Aalto gets his hands free.
Ilmarinen is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Aalto is staying active.
Ilmarinen staying busy and making it hard for Aalto to control.
What can Ilmarinen do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ilmarinen looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ilmarinen looking very determined here, making life difficult for Aalto.
#T12#
Aalto is hanging on to Ilmarinen's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Aalto patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Aalto working for a choke but Ilmarinen is defending well.
Ilmarinen looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T13#
Will Aalto go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ilmarinen turns into Aalto and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aalto (14) vs (2) Ilmarinen
Ilmarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Aalto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ilmarinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Aalto is retaining full guard.
Aalto keeping moving, preventing Ilmarinen from controlling successfully.
Aalto looking for a sweep. Not yet Aalto, not yet. #T14#
Aalto 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: Aalto (16) vs (2) Ilmarinen
Ilmarinen is refusing to be controlled, as Aalto sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ilmarinen actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ilmarinen looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aalto takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Antero Aalto waved his t-shirt featuring Finnish Elite Extreme Science's logo in front of the cameras. |
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