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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Principo Adam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 13 losses; Jana Iii Sobieskiego! The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Sobieskiego goes for a double leg but Adam avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Adam continues to drive forward. Adam drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sobieskiego sprawls and moves away. Adam stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Adam wants it to stay on the feet. Sobieskiego shoots in looking for a takedown but Adam manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sobieskiego's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Adam appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Principo Adam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jana Iii Sobieskiego.#CL# Adam has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sobieskiego gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Adam.
Sobieskiego wants a takedown.
Adam wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD# Adam has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sobieskiego clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Adam (4) vs (0) Sobieskiego Sobieskiego staying busy and making it hard for Adam to control. You can see the frustration on Sobieskiego's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Sobieskiego preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Adam. #SUB# Sobieskiego won't enjoy being in this position. Adam looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Sobieskiego is tapping - it's over boys! Adam picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Principo Adam! Principo Adam 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Serhey Rishkinov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Smash Adams! The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD# Rishkinov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Adams to the ground. Rishkinov is now in Adams's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rishkinov (2) vs (0) Adams Rishkinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2# Adams has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rishkinov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Rishkinov looking to pass the guard. Adams looking to control.
#SUB2# Adams throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rishkinov uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rishkinov (5) vs (0) Adams#SUB# Rishkinov is trying to get an arm triangle but Adams is defending well. #SUB# Rishkinov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rishkinov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Adams is trying to control Rishkinov's posture but Rishkinov avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Adams is looking to regain half guard here but Rishkinov keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB# Rishkinov is trying to get an arm triangle but Adams is defending well. Rishkinov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adams keeps working. #T1# Adams is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Adams is staying active underneath Rishkinov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB# Rishkinov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Adams doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rishkinov. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB# Rishkinov wants to work for an arm triangle but Adams is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Adams wants to get back to full guard.#SUB# Rishkinov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Rishkinov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Adams knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB# Rishkinov is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2# Adams is looking for a sweep. Rishkinov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Rishkinov is pressing down on Adams's thigh, looking to free his foot. Adams is holding on for now. Adams is trying to control but Rishkinov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rishkinov (8) vs (0) Adams#SUB# Rishkinov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Adams to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Adams shrugs it off. #SUB# Adams defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rishkinov. Adams sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB# Rishkinov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Adams is just riding it out for now. Rishkinov eventually gives up the hold. #SUB# Rishkinov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Adams doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rishkinov. #T3# Rishkinov is looking to advance position but Adams won't allow it. #SUB# Rishkinov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2# Adams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Rishkinov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Adams has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB# Rishkinov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Adams wants to control but Rishkinov is keeping busy.
#T4##SUB# Rishkinov is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2# Adams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Adams is trying to control but can't.
#SUB# Rishkinov seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB# Adams is defending against the submission attempts here by Rishkinov.
#SUB2# Adams looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Rishkinov pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rishkinov (11) vs (0) Adams Rishkinov looking to control but Adams is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Rishkinov avoids the attempt from Adams to control.#SUB# Rishkinov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Adams to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Adams shrugs it off. #T5# Adams working to try and regain half guard.
Rishkinov tries to control but Adams wriggling away. #SUB# Rishkinov working for a submission but Adams is keeping him at bay. Adams has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. Adams is desperately trying to improve his position but Rishkinov has a good base and remains in mount. Adams wants to hold on but Rishkinov pushes him away. Rishkinov trying to control but Adams is having none of it. Adams is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rishkinov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Adams is looking to escape. #SUB# Rishkinov has isolated one of Adams's arms. Adams looking to fight him off but Rishkinov twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Serhey Rishkinov! An out of breath Serhey Rishkinov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rupert Helenius! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Calixto Cardona! The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Helenius slaps away a takedown attempt from Cardona, before circling back to the center of the mat. Helenius changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Cardona fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Cardona looks for a takedown but Helenius sprawls well. Rupert Helenius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calixto Cardona. Cardona shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Helenius but Helenius pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL# Helenius clinches with his opponent.
Cardona tries for a takedown but Helenius manages to get underhooks.
Cardona tries to score a body lock takedown but Helenius shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Helenius is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though. Helenius looking for a takedown. Cardona wants a takedown but no success here.
Cardona is trying to drag Helenius to the mat but Helenius just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Helenius gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cardona.
Cardona has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Helenius after a bit of a struggle. #T1##TD# Helenius has hold of one of Cardona's legs. Cardona is fighting the takedown attempt but Helenius gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helenius (2) vs (0) Cardona Helenius is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2# Cardona working for submissions but it's allowed Helenius to get to half guard.
Helenius controlling the pace. Cardona is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2# Cardona actively working from the bottom here. Helenius will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Helenius prevents Cardona from improving his position.#SUB2# Cardona actively working from the bottom here. Cardona is trying to get back to full guard.#T2# We've been hearing that Helenius has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2# Helenius moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Cardona. Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (5) vs (0) Cardona Cardona manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helenius (5) vs (2) Cardona#SUB2# Cardona is trying to work for a kimura but Helenius is defending well.
Helenius is positioning himself well to prevent Cardona advancing to mount. #SUB2# Cardona is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Helenius is just riding it out for now. Cardona eventually gives up the hold. Helenius gets back to full guard.
#T3##SUB# Helenius is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2# Cardona is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Helenius is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Helenius has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helenius (7) vs (2) Cardona Helenius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardona is keeping the position for now. Cardona keeping moving, preventing Helenius from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Helenius got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cardona has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Helenius has managed to get both his arms back between Cardona's legs - danger averted.#SUB2# Cardona is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4##SUB2# Cardona is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2# Cardona working for submissions but it's allowed Helenius to get to half guard.
Well, if Helenius 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.
Cardona wants to get back to full guard but Helenius has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (10) vs (2) Cardona Helenius wants to control the pace but Cardona is squirming around nicely. Helenius prevents Cardona from getting the reversal. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5# Cardona is still trying to improve position. Helenius looking to control and managing it successfully. Cardona tries to get back to half guard but can't. Cardona slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Helenius wants to take a breather but Cardona is having none of it. Helenius wants to free his trapped foot but Cardona is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2# Cardona looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Helenius is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Helenius is breathing heavily.#SUB2# Cardona looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T6# Helenius is trying to control the action in half guard but Cardona is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2# Cardona actively working from the bottom here. Cardona is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2# Cardona looking for a kimura from the bottom but Helenius passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (13) vs (2) Cardona Helenius trying to control the position but Cardona is working away. Cardona manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helenius (13) vs (4) Cardona#T7##SUB2# Cardona is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2# Cardona maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Helenius could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Cardona has cracked it and Helenius is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Cardona!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Calixto Cardona! A very excited looking Calixto Cardona made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 21 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 9 losses; Verneri Ahma! The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Al Jhit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ahma. #TD# Al Jhit shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Al Jhit showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Ahma#SUB# Al Jhit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2# Ahma looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Ahma actively working from the bottom here. Al Jhit is looking to take a break and control but Ahma 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.#SUB2# Ahma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Al Jhit wants to work for an arm triangle but Ahma is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB# Al Jhit looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1# Al Jhit takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Al Jhit trying to control the action but Ahma is working from the bottom. #SUB# Al Jhit is looking for a kimura but Ahma is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Al Jhit to get the leverage. Al Jhit 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.#SUB2# Ahma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Ahma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Jhit pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Ahma looking for submissions off his back. Ahma is staying active underneath Al Jhit, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Al Jhit trying to mount his opponent but Ahma defends it. Al Jhit is trying to control the action in half guard but Ahma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2# Al Jhit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Al Jhit wants to take a breather but Ahma is having none of it. #SUB# Ahma is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Jhit.
#SUB2# Ahma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Ahma looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Ahma actively working from the bottom here. Al Jhit is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ahma! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (5) vs (0) Ahma#SUB# Al Jhit is working for a guillotine from mount but Ahma frees his head quite easily.
Ahma regains half guard.#T3##SUB2# Ahma actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Ahma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Jhit pulls his head out easily. Al Jhit wants to pass to mount but Ahma is defending the position. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Al Jhit moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (8) vs (0) Ahma Ahma is looking to regain half guard here but Al Jhit keeps moving and retains side control. Al Jhit wants to control but Ahma is keeping him busy. Al Jhit passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ahma! Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Jhit (10) vs (0) Ahma Al Jhit fails to advance to Ahma's back. Al Jhit controlling from mount. Ahma keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4# Ahma is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Al Jhit controlling the position easily from mount. Al Jhit works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Al Jhit (13) vs (0) Ahma You can see the frustration on Ahma's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Will Al Jhit go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I really don't envy Ahma right now.
Al Jhit tries to keep control of the position but Ahma is staying busy. Ahma rolls, trying to escape but Al Jhit keeps control of the position.
Al Jhit trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB# Al Jhit is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ahma is in bad spot here.
#T5# Ahma is still trying to improve position.#SUB# Ahma is trying to defend against the choke here but Al Jhit has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Al Jhit Tightens the hold and Ahma taps out furiously! Al Jhit displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bazar Al Jhit! During a confident post fight interview, Bazar Al Jhit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Malcolm King! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Zeke Titus! The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2# Titus shoots in and gets a takedown into King's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: King (0) vs (2) Titus Titus advances to half guard. King wants to improve his position but Titus is controlling well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Titus working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB# King looking for submissions from an awkward position here. King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB# King actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Titus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but King sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB# King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Titus trying to pass the guard but King defending well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# King looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Titus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB# King looking for submissions off his back.#T1# King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2# Titus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Titus has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: King (0) vs (5) Titus Titus tries to control but King wriggling away. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Titus prevents King from getting the reversal. Titus wants to control the pace but King is squirming around nicely. #SUB2# Titus is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but King is surviving well by controlling Titus's body position as best he can. #T2# King is wriggling around trying to escape.
King is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2# Titus is going oldschool here, as he tries to force King to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so King shrugs it off. #SUB2# Titus working for a submission but King is keeping him at bay. King manages to regain half guard. Good work. Titus passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for King! Score +3 for passing guard: King (0) vs (8) Titus Titus trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3##SUB2# Titus wants to finish this one by submission but King is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Titus. #SUB2# Titus throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! King has his hands clasped together but Titus breaks the hold and King is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Titus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zeke Titus! A very excited looking Zeke Titus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 2 losses; Ikemba Okoye! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Jordan Lisko! The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Okoye is defended easily by Lisko.#TD2# Lisko 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: Okoye (0) vs (2) Lisko#SUB2# Lisko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Okoye is just riding it out for now. Lisko eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2# Lisko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB# Okoye looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Okoye trying to control but Lisko postures up.
Okoye's coaches at Primal Concrete Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB# Okoye actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Okoye is defending against the submission attempts here by Lisko.
#T1##SUB2# Lisko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Okoye is controlling Lisko's trapped leg to prevent Lisko from advancing to side control. Okoye is looking to control Lisko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Okoye avoid being mounted?#SUB# Okoye looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Lisko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Okoye doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lisko. #SUB2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Lisko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2# Lisko is trying to work for a kimura but Okoye is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2##SUB# Okoye looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Okoye is defending against the submission attempts here by Lisko.
#SUB2# Lisko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Okoye regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2# Lisko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Okoye dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Okoye (2) vs (2) Lisko#SUB2# Okoye got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lisko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Okoye has managed to get both his arms back between Lisko's legs - danger averted.#T3# Okoye wants to control from the top but Lisko keeps moving. Okoye trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2# Lisko is looking for a triangle but Okoye pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2# Lisko throws his legs up looking for a submission but Okoye uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (5) vs (2) Lisko Okoye tries to advance to mount but Lisko denies him. Lisko is looking to reverse the position. Lisko sneaks back into half guard. Okoye trying to mount his opponent but Lisko defends it. #T4# Lisko tries to get to full guard but Okoye has control of the leg. #SUB# Okoye seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB# Okoye is looking for a kimura but Lisko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Okoye to get the leverage. Okoye is trying to control. Lisko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Lisko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2# Lisko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okoye pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Lisko looking for submissions from an awkward position here. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2# Lisko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Lisko is defending against the submission attempts here by Okoye.
#SUB2# Lisko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5##SUB2# Lisko actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Lisko is defending against the submission attempts here by Okoye.
#SUB# Okoye is looking for a kimura but Lisko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Okoye to get the leverage. Lisko is staying active underneath Okoye, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2# Lisko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okoye pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Lisko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okoye pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Lisko looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Okoye is trying to work for a kimura but Lisko is defending well.
#T6##SUB# Okoye seems to be working for a kimura but Lisko defends the submission attempt.#SUB2# Lisko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Lisko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Okoye looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Okoye trying to control from half guard but Lisko is working away. #T7##SUB2# Lisko looking for submissions off his back. Lisko tries to get to full guard but Okoye has control of the leg. #SUB# Okoye is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lisko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Okoye. Okoye is pressing down on Lisko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lisko is holding on for now. #SUB# Okoye is looking for a kimura but Lisko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Okoye to get the leverage. #SUB2# Lisko looking for submissions off his back. Lisko is not content to let Okoye control the position.#T8##SUB# Okoye seems to be looking for submissions.
Okoye is pressing down on Lisko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lisko is holding on for now. #SUB# Okoye seems to be working for a kimura but Lisko defends the submission attempt. Lisko tries to roll over but Okoye keeps him under control.#SUB2# Lisko actively working from the bottom here. Lisko tries to roll over but Okoye keeps him under control.#SUB2# Lisko actively working from the bottom here. Lisko manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2# Lisko throws his legs up looking for a submission but Okoye uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (8) vs (2) Lisko Lisko looks winded!#T9##SUB# Okoye wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lisko, who protects the arm well. #SUB# Okoye tries for a kimura but Lisko is defending well. Lisko is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Okoye off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Okoye (8) vs (6) Lisko#SUB2# Okoye is trying to defend against the choke here but Lisko has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Lisko Tightens the hold and Okoye taps out furiously! Lisko displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jordan Lisko! Our winner, Jordan Lisko, 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Jack Lynn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Cole Orion! The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD# Lynn scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lynn (4) vs (0) Orion Orion manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynn (4) vs (2) Orion#SUB2# Orion is looking for a kimura but Lynn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Orion to get the leverage. #SUB2# Orion is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2# Orion is trying to work for a kimura but Lynn is defending well.
Lynn works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB# Orion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lynn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Orion has managed to get both his arms back between Lynn's legs - danger averted.#SUB# Lynn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2# Orion drops back looking for a leg! Lynn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lynn manages to kick Orion off! Orion jumps back into Lynn's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Lynn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Orion gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Orion passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lynn (4) vs (5) Orion#T1##SUB2# Orion wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lynn, who protects the arm well. #SUB2# Orion tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Orion has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Lynn's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position. Lynn tries to buck Orion off but Orion is having none of it. Lynn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2# Orion is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lynn has managed to free his arm - good work. Lynn is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB# Lynn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orion pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Orion in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Lynn tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Orion!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cole Orion! Cole Orion seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 13 losses; Darragh Fiachna! The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Ahokas fails to land the takedown. Ahokas shoots in and drives through. Fiachna sprawls well.#TD# Ahokas drives through with a takedown into Fiachna's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ahokas (2) vs (0) Fiachna Fiachna wants to sweep here but Ahokas controlling him for the moment. #SUB# Ahokas drops back looking for a leg! Fiachna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fiachna manages to kick Ahokas off! Ahokas jumps back into Fiachna's guard. Fiachna keeping full guard, as Ahokas tries to pass. #SUB# Ahokas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Ahokas stopping the sweep attempt from Fiachna. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Fiachna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ahokas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Fiachna is tightening it up a little... Ahokas has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ahokas reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ahokas taps out! Nice BJJ there by Fiachna!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Darragh Fiachna! An out of breath Darragh Fiachna thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 34 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Bruce White Jr! The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD# Diesel looking to score a takedown here. White Jr is defending well but Diesel drives through and ends up in White Jr's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) White Jr Diesel 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. 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.#SUB2# White Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diesel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2# White Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2# White Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Diesel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2# White Jr working for a triangle but Diesel defends it easily.
#SUB2# White Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diesel is aware though and is defending well. Diesel trying to control but White Jr is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Diesel 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# White Jr working for a triangle but Diesel defends it easily.
#SUB2# White Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1##SUB2# White Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diesel defends well.#SUB2# White Jr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diesel passes into half guard.
#SUB2# White Jr looking for submissions off his back. White Jr looks winded! White Jr is not content to let Diesel control the position.#SUB# Diesel in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. White Jr tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Diesel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kurt Diesel! A victorious Kurt Diesel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. Bruce White Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back!'. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 18 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 1 losses; Ivan Kamenev! The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Trump fails with the takedown#CL2# and Kamenev counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Trump drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2# Kamenev lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (0) vs (2) Kamenev#SUB# Trump is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Trump actively working from the bottom here. Kamenev wants to pass to mount but Trump is defending the position. #SUB# Trump looking for submissions off his back. Kamenev wants to pass to mount but Trump is defending the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kamenev wants to take a breather but Trump is having none of it. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB# Trump looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Trump looking for submissions off his back. Trump's coaches at HELLCADEMY BJJ have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1##SUB# Trump looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Trump looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Kamenev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Trump sees it coming and defends easily. Kamenev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (0) vs (5) Kamenev Kamenev wants to take Trump's back but he can't do it this time. Kamenev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Trump is looking to escape. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Trump slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2##SUB# Trump actively working from the bottom here. Trump is in trouble now - Kamenev has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (0) vs (8) Kamenev Trump tries to reverse the position but Kamenev maintains control. Kamenev fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB2# Kamenev with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kamenev takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Trump (0) vs (11) Kamenev Trump manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kamenev's guard. Nice work there by Trump.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (11) Kamenev Kamenev working a defensive guard here.
Kamenev keeping full guard, as Trump tries to pass. #SUB# Trump drops back looking for a leg! Kamenev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kamenev manages to kick Trump off! Trump jumps back into Kamenev's guard. #SUB2# Kamenev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3##SUB2# Kamenev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2# Kamenev working for a triangle but Trump defends it easily.
Kamenev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trump is one step ahead there. Kamenev can't keep his opponent in guard - Trump advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB# Trump is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kamenev is just riding it out for now. Trump eventually gives up the hold. The fighters are battling for position here. Kamenev manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4##SUB2# Kamenev looking for a guillotine here but Trump defends easily.
#SUB# Trump drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Trump jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Kamenev tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB# Trump drops back looking for a leg! Kamenev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kamenev manages to kick Trump off! Trump jumps back into Kamenev's guard. #SUB2# Kamenev working for a triangle but Trump defends it easily.
Kamenev keeping full guard, as Trump tries to pass. Kamenev tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5# Trump sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kamenev's guard. #SUB# Trump is looking for a kimura but Kamenev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Trump to get the leverage. #SUB# Kamenev is defending against the submission attempts here by Trump.
#SUB# Trump seems to be working for a kimura but Kamenev defends the submission attempt.#SUB# Trump is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kamenev manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2# Kamenev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2# Kamenev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trump doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Trump manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB# Trump drops back looking for a leg! Kamenev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kamenev manages to kick Trump off! Trump jumps back into Kamenev's guard. #T6##SUB2# Kamenev working for a triangle but Trump defends it easily.
#SUB# Trump drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Trump jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Kamenev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trump manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (13) Kamenev#SUB# Kamenev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trump has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kamenev has managed to get both his arms back between Trump's legs - danger averted. Kamenev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB# Trump looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB# Trump had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kamenev defends it easily.#SUB# Kamenev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trump has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kamenev has managed to get both his arms back between Trump's legs - danger averted.#T7# Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kamenev works a leg free and moves into half guard. Trump is looking to improve his position.
Trump regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB# Trump looking for a guillotine here but Kamenev defends easily.
Kamenev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trump is keeping the position for now. #SUB# Kamenev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trump has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kamenev has managed to get both his arms back between Trump's legs - danger averted. Trump keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully. #T8##SUB# Trump is looking for a triangle but Kamenev pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB# Trump is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully. Trump can't keep his opponent in guard - Kamenev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Trump is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Kamenev is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Kamenev is controlling the pace.
#SUB# Trump looking for submissions off his back.#T9##SUB2# Kamenev is working for a kimura but Trump is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB# Trump looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Trump looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Kamenev wants to control but Trump is keeping him busy. Trump is pressing down on Kamenev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Kamenev wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving. Kamenev 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. #SUB# Trump is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kamenev defends well. Kamenev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trump swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10# Kamenev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (2) vs (16) Kamenev Trump tries to get back to half guard but can't. Kamenev trying to control the action but Trump is working from the bottom. Trump manages to get back to half guard. Kamenev wants to control but Trump is keeping him busy. Trump is looking for a sweep. Kamenev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2# Kamenev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Trump defends it well. Trump tries to roll over but Kamenev keeps him under control.#SUB2# Kamenev is working for a kimura but Trump is defending it quite comfortably.
#T11##SUB# Trump looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Trump actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Kamenev is working for a kimura but Trump is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB# Trump looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Kamenev seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB# Trump is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily. #T12# Kamenev wants to take a breather but Trump is having none of it. #SUB2# Kamenev wants to work for an arm triangle but Trump is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB# Trump looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Trump works his way to full guard. Good work. Trump keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully. #SUB# Kamenev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trump has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kamenev has managed to get both his arms back between Trump's legs - danger averted. Trump keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully. Kamenev looking to pass the guard. Kamenev trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom. #T13# Kamenev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Trump's guard. Trump is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2# Kamenev is looking for a kimura but Trump is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kamenev to get the leverage. #SUB# Trump looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Trump is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily. Trump is breathing heavily. Kamenev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2# Kamenev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Trump defends it well. Trump is looking for a sweep. Kamenev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Trump moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T14##SUB# Trump looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB# Trump has his foot on Kamenev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kamenev works his way back into a safe position though. Kamenev wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position.#SUB# Trump is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kamenev defends well.#SUB# Trump throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kamenev wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position. Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Trump is looking for a triangle here but Kamenev uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (2) vs (19) Kamenev
And that's the end of the fight! Kamenev wins on points by 19 to 2. Ivan Kamenev is the new super heavyweight champion! During a confident post fight interview, Ivan Kamenev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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