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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Naruesorn Chaiyachue (ranked 2580 p4p, 22602 weight class) and Andrzej Bebok (ranked 212 p4p, 346 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Naruesorn Chaiyachue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 95 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrzej Bebok!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaiyachue feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bebok is trying to keep Chaiyachue in close.
Chaiyachue slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bebok controls Chaiyachue momentarily but Chaiyachue frees himself.
Bebok might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chaiyachue haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Chaiyachue 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.
Chaiyachue gets to his feet. Bebok looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaiyachue rushes Bebok and presses him up against the cage.
Chaiyachue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bebok is defending well for now.
Bebok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chaiyachue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bebok.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaiyachue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bebok.
Chaiyachue works on Bebok's body with a couple of short punches.
Bebok blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chaiyachue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bebok is defending well for now.
Chaiyachue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bebok is defending well for now.
Chaiyachue lands a shot to the body.
Chaiyachue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bebok avoids it.
Bebok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chaiyachue lands a good knee to the midsection. Bebok won't want to take too many of those.
Bebok avoiding damage as Chaiyachue throws knees to the body.
Chaiyachue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bebok is defending well for now.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Bebok avoids the damage to the body.
Bebok has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chaiyachue seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bebok can turn it around.
Chaiyachue missing with knees to the body.
Bebok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bebok managing to block the knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue scores a nice knee to the body.
Chaiyachue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bebok.
Bebok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chaiyachue blocking some punches.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Bebok avoids the damage to the body.
Bebok is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Bebok avoids the damage to the body.
Chaiyachue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bebok is defending well for now.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Bebok avoids the damage to the body.
Chaiyachue trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Bebok fails to land.
Bebok blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bebok just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bebok avoiding damage as Chaiyachue throws knees to the body.
Bebok blocks a body shot from Chaiyachue.
Bebok managing to block the knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue missing with knees to the body.
Chaiyachue tries to pull guard but Bebok forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bebok misses with a punch on the inside.
Bebok misses with the head strike.
Chaiyachue is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chaiyachue tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bebok smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naruesorn Chaiyachue. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chaiyachue changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bebok looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bebok tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bebok tries to hold on but Chaiyachue postures up.
Chaiyachue looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chaiyachue lands a nice shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chaiyachue tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chaiyachue with shots to the head and body - Bebok looks very uncomfortable down there.
Chaiyachue sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bebok is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bebok shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chaiyachue but Chaiyachue pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chaiyachue moves into the clinch.
Chaiyachue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bebok avoids it.
Chaiyachue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bebok is defending well for now.
Chaiyachue trying to land knees to the body.
Chaiyachue has been working on his balance at Rising Sun Training, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Bebok.
Bebok managing to block the knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue tries to throw a body punch but Bebok avoids it by throwing Chaiyachue back against the cage.
Chaiyachue lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaiyachue struggles to land a body shot inside as Bebok controls his hands.
Chaiyachue trying to land knees to the body.
Chaiyachue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bebok.
Chaiyachue using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chaiyachue unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bebok lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Bebok avoids the damage to the body.
Bebok blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chaiyachue trying to land knees to the body.
Chaiyachue tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bebok's elbow.
Chaiyachue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bebok avoids it.
Bebok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chaiyachue trying to land knees to the body.
Bebok swings wildly with an uppercut but Chaiyachue uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bebok blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bebok blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chaiyachue struggles to land a body shot inside as Bebok controls his hands.
Knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
Bebok is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue missing with knees to the body.
Bebok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bebok avoiding damage as Chaiyachue throws knees to the body.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Bebok avoids the damage to the body.
Bebok managing to block the knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bebok is defending well for now.
Bebok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bebok blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chaiyachue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bebok.
Bebok blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bebok throws a punch but it's blocked by Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue misses with a body punch.
Chaiyachue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bebok avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bebok is defending well for now.
Bebok managing to block the knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue missing with knees to the body.
Bebok blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chaiyachue goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chaiyachue fails to pull guard.
Bebok avoiding damage as Chaiyachue throws knees to the body.
Chaiyachue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bebok.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Bebok avoids the damage to the body.
Bebok managing to block the knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bebok is defending well for now.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Bebok avoids the damage to the body.
Chaiyachue blocks an uppercut.
Chaiyachue missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bebok misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chaiyachue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bebok.
Bebok blocks a body shot from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Bebok avoids the damage to the body.
Chaiyachue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bebok.
Bebok managing to block the knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue trying to land knees to the body.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Bebok avoids the damage to the body.
Bebok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bebok misses with some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bebok avoiding damage as Chaiyachue throws knees to the body.
Bebok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chaiyachue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bebok.
Bebok avoiding damage as Chaiyachue throws knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bebok circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bebok counters with a leg kick.
Bebok rushes Chaiyachue and presses him up against the cage.
Chaiyachue tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bebok's elbow.
Bebok avoiding damage as Chaiyachue throws knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue trying to land knees to the body.
Chaiyachue lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chaiyachue misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bebok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chaiyachue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bebok avoids it.
Bebok managing to block the knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bebok avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Chaiyachue - that landed with a thud.
Bebok managing to block the knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
Bebok managing to block the knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bebok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chaiyachue is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bebok can do to turn this around?
Bebok misses with some punches.
Bebok blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bebok blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bebok managing to block the knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bebok avoids it.
Chaiyachue tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bebok's elbow.
Chaiyachue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bebok is defending well for now.
Bebok avoiding damage as Chaiyachue throws knees to the body.
Bebok avoiding damage as Chaiyachue throws knees to the body.
Bebok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bebok.
Chaiyachue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bebok.
Bebok blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chaiyachue jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bebok walks away with a smile on his face. Chaiyachue gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chaiyachue tries to clinch up but Bebok circles away and keeps his distance.
Bebok attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bebok rushes Chaiyachue and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bebok fails to land.
Bebok throws a head punch that misses.
Bebok prevents a body shot from Chaiyachue.
Bebok blocks a body shot from Chaiyachue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bebok misses with a punch on the inside.
Chaiyachue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bebok.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bebok.
Chaiyachue fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bebok blocks a body shot from Chaiyachue.
Bebok has a couple of punches blocked by Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue trying to land knees to the body.
Bebok working aggressively here.
Chaiyachue stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chaiyachue missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bebok managing to block the knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue missing with knees to the body.
Chaiyachue goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chaiyachue tries to throw a body punch but Bebok avoids it by throwing Chaiyachue back against the cage.
Bebok managing to block the knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
Bebok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bebok.
Chaiyachue utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bebok misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Naruesorn Chaiyachue showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chaiyachue, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naruesorn Chaiyachue!
A relieved looking Naruesorn Chaiyachue 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andor Kovacs (ranked 18843 p4p, 24075 weight class) and Trent Bash (ranked 462 p4p, 492 weight class). The key to victory for Andor Kovacs has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 32 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Andor Kovacs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trent Bash!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Kovacs.
Bash shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kovacs counters with a low kick, right behind Bash 's knee.
Bash gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kovacs counters with a three punch combo that has Bash backing up. Bash nods at Kovacs to acknowledge the strikes.
Bash with a poor takedown
and Kovacs counters with a two punch combo.
Andor Kovacs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent Bash.
Bash tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kovacs throws a combination. Bash tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovacs lands a two punch combo.
Bash takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kovacs stalks Bash and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bash's face. Bash staggers backwards, shaken.
 Bash is rocked!
Kovacs lands a big head kick that sends Bash to the canvas! Kovacs follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andor Kovacs!
A less than humble Andor Kovacs misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alan West (ranked 3699 p4p, 21250 weight class) and Diego Hageman (ranked 288 p4p, 392 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alan West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 34 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Hageman!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hageman misses with a takedown attempt - West sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hageman moves in looking to clinch but West pushes him off.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from West is defended easily by Hageman.
West closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hageman quickly recovers to half guard.
West trying to control from Hageman's half guard. Hageman has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hageman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as West controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West stopping the sweep attempt from Hageman.
West trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
West is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
West looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hageman!
Hageman trying to remain calm as West controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hageman being controlled for a moment.
West trying to control the position but Hageman is working away.
West moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West trying to control the action but Hageman is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hageman struggling a bit here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
West looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
West shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hageman keeping hold of West's head, controlling as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West wants to take a breather but Hageman is having none of it.
Hageman has his hands clasped together around West's back. He's all about the action.
Hageman is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hageman gets full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alan West dominated that round.
That's time! West's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hageman tries to sprawl but West drives through with a takedown into half guard.
West tries to pass to full mount but Hageman defends it.
West controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West is looking to take a break and control but Hageman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
West stalling away here and it's allowed Hageman to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hageman keeping full guard, as West tries to pass.
West is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hageman can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hageman controlling the position.
West 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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hageman wants to clinch up but West keeps it at a distance.
West will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
West closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hageman circles away.
Hageman wants to counter with a clinch but West pushes him away.
Hageman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alan West. That's going to take a lot out of him.
West slips a jab and a cross from Hageman.
It looked like West wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alan West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hageman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
West fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
West fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hageman sprawls well initially but West persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hageman is staying active underneath West, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hageman manages to get to full guard.
West has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hageman to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! West is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hageman pulls down on the head and he's put West to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Diego Hageman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lukasz Patryk (ranked 3051 p4p, 2826 weight class) and Steven Seagal (ranked 339 p4p, 314 weight class). Seagal has chosen Route 23 as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lukasz Patryk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 34 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steven Seagal!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seagal misses with a left hand
and Patryk counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Patryk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Patryk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Patryk stops Seagal from getting back to his feet.
Patryk seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Patryk is taking a breather. Seagal says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Patryk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patryk thows a huge punch but Seagal dodges it nicely.
Patryk stops Seagal from getting back to his feet.
Patryk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Patryk works his way into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seagal tries to buck Patryk off but Patryk takes his back!
Seagal is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Patryk has good solid back control here.
Seagal wants to get back to his feet.
Patryk has good solid back control here.
Seagal is trying to get back to his feet but Patryk has full control of the position and if anything, Seagal has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Seagal is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Seagal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Patryk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Seagal is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Good control from Patryk.
Patryk is working the ground and pound. Can Seagal escape?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seagal is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Patryk is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Seagal defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Patryk biding his time, controlling Seagal.
Patryk looking for the choke but no joy.
Patryk working for a choke but Seagal is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seagal won't enjoy being in this position. Patryk looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Seagal is tapping - it's over boys! Patryk picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lukasz Patryk!
Lukasz Patryk thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jonathas Araujo (ranked 2195 p4p, 22578 weight class) and Pawel Nastula (ranked 188 p4p, 364 weight class). Jonathas Araujo had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonathas Araujo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 85 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pawel Nastula!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Araujo gets caught napping as Nastula dives in and scores a takedown. Araujo manages to retain guard.
Araujo controlling Nastula's posture.
Nastula looking to sit in guard and control but Araujo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Araujo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Araujo is pushing down on Nastula's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nastula is fighting to maintain full guard but Araujo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Araujo is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nastula is refusing to be controlled, as Araujo sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Araujo passes to full mount!
Nastula has left one of his arms exposed and Araujo doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Nastula screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jonathas Araujo!
Jonathas Araujo 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Corwin Anstey (ranked 921 p4p, 24029 weight class) and Walter Conway (ranked 116 p4p, 475 weight class). Anstey comes to the cage accompanied by Let's hear it for the boy. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 43 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Walter Conway!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anstey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Conway is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Anstey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Conway circles away.
Conway is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Conway gets caught flat footed, as Anstey shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Anstey chips away with some ground and pound.
Anstey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Anstey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conway can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anstey controls the pace.
Anstey throws a big right hand that misses.
Anstey has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Anstey makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anstey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Anstey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anstey advances position into side control!
Conway really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anstey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anstey lands a nice forearm strike.
Anstey lands an elbow.
Anstey lands a few punches from side control.
Conway is rocked!
The referee asks Anstey politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Anstey prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey lands a nice forearm strike.
Conway is still in real trouble! Can Anstey finish him?
Conway is trying to work for a sweep but Anstey has mounted him!
Conway is looking to get to half guard.
Conway seems to have recovered his senses.
Anstey lands a heavy elbow.
Anstey takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anstey landing punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anstey postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Conway in real trouble here! The ref calls for Conway to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corwin Anstey!
In his post fight interview, Corwin Anstey gave a big smile as he said 'That's how it's done, I want to go again asap.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Javier Martinez (ranked 766 p4p, 1912 weight class) and Balink Tarlah (ranked 103 p4p, 241 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 46 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Javier Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Balink Tarlah!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez wants to clinch up but Tarlah keeps it at a distance.
Tarlah falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tarlah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tarlah takes a swing at Martinez's ribcage but misses.
Martinez lands the left hand.
Tarlah misses with a leg kick.
Martinez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tarlah.
Martinez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tarlah.
Martinez clinches with his opponent.
Knees in the clinch landing for Martinez.
Tarlah avoids the elbow strike from Martinez, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Martinez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Martinez is pressed up against the cage. Tarlah has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Martinez down to the mat. Martinez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Javier Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balink Tarlah.
Martinez gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martinez trying to control the action but Tarlah is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tarlah is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Check out the look on Martinez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Martinez controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Tarlah's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Martinez is working Tarlah over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez working the ground and pound but Tarlah is defending the strikes.
Martinez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tarlah is trying to improve his position.
Martinez misses with the ground and pound.
Martinez tries to score with some ground and pound. Tarlah controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Martinez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Martinez just content to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah is looking to reverse the position.
Martinez wants to control but Tarlah is keeping him busy.
Tarlah parries the strikes from Martinez easily there. Martinez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tarlah to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarlah tries to bench press Martinez off him but Martinez keeps the position.
Martinez in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Martinez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tarlah will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Martinez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tarlah down.
Martinez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tarlah is not content to let Martinez control the position.
Martinez working away.
Martinez scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tarlah to see if he's OK.
Martinez tries to score with some ground and pound. Tarlah controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martinez misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tarlah is not content to let Martinez control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Martinez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tarlah gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Martinez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Martinez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez trying to control from half guard but Tarlah is working away.
Martinez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tarlah can do to turn this around?
Martinez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tarlah is trying to maintain the position but Martinez is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tarlah is refusing to be controlled, as Martinez sits in half guard.
Martinez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Martinez is trying to control the action in half guard but Tarlah is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Martinez throwing shots but Tarlah is blocking nicely.
Tarlah slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tarlah is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tarlah 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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Tarlah keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tarlah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martinez moves away.
Martinez works the jab nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Martinez throws an elbow that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tarlah is looking for a takedown.
Tarlah blocks an elbow strike from Martinez.
Martinez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez prevents the takedown attempt.
Javier Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balink Tarlah.
Tarlah tries for a takedown but Martinez manages to get underhooks.
Tarlah goes for a takedown in the clinch but Martinez prevents it.
Tarlah breaks from the clinch.
Martinez thuds his right hand into Tarlah's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tarlah dives in for a single leg takedown but Martinez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Martinez moves in looking to clinch but Tarlah pushes him off.
Martinez gets a takedown into half guard.
Tarlah trying to get back to full guard but Martinez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Martinez lands a couple of good shots and Tarlah has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Martinez lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Tarlah covering up well under a series of strikes from Martinez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarlah avoids the strikes from Martinez.
Good control from Martinez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martinez has the hooks in. Tarlah is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Martinez dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tarlah.
Martinez takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Martinez is not content to let Tarlah control the position.
Tarlah scores with a couple of short elbows.
Martinez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tarlah's best efforts.
Martinez wants to improve his position but Tarlah is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Martinez wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarlah tries to pass the half guard into mount. Martinez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Javier Martinez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Martinez wants to sweep but Tarlah has passed to side control!
Tarlah controlling the position.
Martinez manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Martinez is staying active underneath Tarlah, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Martinez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Martinez is working hard here to advance position.
Tarlah sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Let's hope that Tarlah 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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tarlah dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah gets caught flat footed, as Martinez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Martinez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Martinez throwing strikes from guard but Tarlah blocks nicely.
Tarlah 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.
Tarlah is trying to keep Martinez in close.
Tarlah utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Martinez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Martinez is stalling in the full guard.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarlah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Balink Tarlah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarlah is looking to score with low kicks.
Martinez slaps away a takedown attempt from Tarlah, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tarlah shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Martinez counters with a straight right hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Martinez is defended easily by Tarlah.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Javier Martinez.
Well Martinez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Martinez!
A victorious Javier Martinez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richard Hall (ranked 640 p4p, 4441 weight class) and Buzzard Leonard (ranked 61 p4p, 308 weight class). Buzzard Leonard has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Richard Hall's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 42 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Hall!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buzzard Leonard!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hall gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall 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. Leonard tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Richard Hall!
Richard Hall retains his featherweight title!
Richard Hall decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Gayweather (ranked 1697 p4p, 1841 weight class) and Robbie Shakespeare (ranked 213 p4p, 230 weight class). Robbie Shakespeare has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Floyd Gayweather!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robbie Shakespeare!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shakespeare throws the left hand but Gayweather avoids the punch easily.
Shakespeare jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shakespeare's coach down at The Purpose Martial Arts Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shakespeare's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gayweather connects with a jab.
Shakespeare pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gayweather is out of range and Shakespeare settles back down.
Gayweather cracks Shakespeare with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
 It looks like Robbie Shakespeare has been cut.
Gayweather misses with a few strikes there.
Gayweather misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shakespeare.
Gayweather fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shakespeare looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shakespeare throws out a loose jab but Gayweather uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gayweather getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gayweather fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shakespeare manages to avoid it.
Gayweather throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shakespeare sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shakespeare throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gayweather counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shakespeare thinking.
Shakespeare sizes up Gayweather with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shakespeare misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Gayweather misses the target.
Gayweather throws a series of punches but Shakespeare avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut. Gayweather saw that one coming.
Gayweather swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gayweather misses with the combination.
Gayweather defending well as Shakespeare loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Gayweather.
A little feinted left hand from Gayweather on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shakespeare scores with a jab. Gayweather acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gayweather scores with a nice head shot.
Shakespeare misses with a double jab.
Robbie Shakespeare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gayweather lands a glancing blow to the side of Shakespeare's head.
Gayweather ducks right into an uppercut from Shakespeare.
Gayweather scores with a nice strike.
Shakespeare throws out a loose jab but Gayweather uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gayweather was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut. Gayweather saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Gayweather misses its target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shakespeare throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakespeare on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gayweather misses with the combination.
Nice straight punches there by Gayweather. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gayweather.
Gayweather misses with an uppercut. Shakespeare saw that one coming.
Gayweather jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shakespeare let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A cross from Shakespeare lands.
Gayweather keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shakespeare throws an overhand right that lands on Gayweather's shoulder, as Gayweather tries to avoid the shot.
Gayweather seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shakespeare takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shakespeare looks to land a right hand but Gayweather moved out of range.
Shakespeare throws a hook to the side of Gayweather's head but Gayweather sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shakespeare wants to land a leg kick but Gayweather is out of range.
It looked like Gayweather was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakespeare with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gayweather to score with a decent uppercut.
Shakespeare throws a monster overhand right that drops Gayweather! Shakespeare follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robbie Shakespeare!
Robbie Shakespeare is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Robbie Shakespeare, 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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