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JF 72- Please Beat Ugly Giorgi PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dillon Dennie (ranked 4976 p4p, 25751 weight class) and Mac Mcdonald (ranked 492 p4p, 547 weight class). Mac Mcdonald is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dillon Dennie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mac Mcdonald!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcdonald slaps away a takedown attempt from Dennie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dennie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dennie shoots in but no luck this time.
Mcdonald is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dennie has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dillon Dennie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcdonald looks to land a combination. Dennie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
 It looks like Dillon Dennie has been cut.
Dennie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mcdonald sprawls well. Mcdonald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dennie gets slowly back to his feet.
Dennie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mcdonald lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mcdonald.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mcdonald!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dennie gets tackled into the cage by Mcdonald. Mcdonald maintains the clinch.
Dennie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mcdonald gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dennie is breathing heavily.
Mcdonald prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennie wants to take the fight to the mat but Mcdonald manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mcdonald gets control of Dennie's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mcdonald will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mcdonald is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dennie is controlling him.
Mcdonald really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dennie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dennie is looking to work some ground and pound but Mcdonald has wrist control.
Dennie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dennie throws a big elbow that misses.
Dennie throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dennie throws a big elbow that misses.
Dennie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dennie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennie throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dennie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dennie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dennie throwing strikes from guard but Mcdonald blocks nicely.
Dennie stops Mcdonald from standing up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mcdonald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mcdonald stuffs the takedown attempt from Dennie. Dennie gets slowly back to his feet.
Mcdonald misses with a double jab.
Mcdonald lands with a nice body kick.
Oooooh!!! Mcdonald has knocked Dennie down with a huge combo! Mcdonald steps away and waves a wobbly Dennie back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Dillon Dennie's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Mcdonald tenderised Dennie's leg. Dennie is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Mcdonald shuts the power down on Dennie. Lights out, game over! Mcdonald is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mac Mcdonald!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timothy Mcdonald (ranked 25102 p4p, 4604 weight class) and Chengji Li (ranked 518 p4p, 475 weight class). Chengji Li has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 0 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Timothy Mcdonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chengji Li!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcdonald scores with a takedown into Li's guard.
Li pulls Mcdonald in close to his closed guard and prevents Mcdonald from doing any damage or advancing position.
Li manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mcdonald manages to get himself to full guard.
Li content to stall in guard here.
Li stands up over Mcdonald, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li preventing the sweep.
Li lands a couple of elbows.
Li postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mcdonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Li scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Li distracts Mcdonald with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Li scoring with punches to the head and body.
Li is stalling in the full guard.
Li makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mcdonald might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Li controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mcdonald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Li works over Mcdonald with some ground and pound from guard.
Mcdonald on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mcdonald tries to get out of the position.
Li sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li is working Mcdonald over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mcdonald is breathing heavily.
Li with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Li scoring with punches to the head and body.
Li controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Li landing with the ground and pound.
Li postures up and lands a big shot to Mcdonald's brow.
Li working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mcdonald's head.
Li cracks Mcdonald with a solid left hand.
Li cracks Mcdonald with a solid left hand.
Li postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Li has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Li sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Li advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Li slips a nice elbow through Mcdonald's hands, connecting with Mcdonald's forehead.
Li sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Li working Mcdonald over with strikes.
Still in half guard, Li seems content to control.
Li looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mcdonald with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Li 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.
Li's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Li.
Li is nestled in close to Mcdonald, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Li scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Still in half guard, Li seems content to control.
Li lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chengji Li dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Li drives through and clinches with Mcdonald against the cage.
Li has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Li pulls guard.
Li is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Li lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mcdonald is trying to get back to full guard.
Li scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Li working the head and body with strikes.
Li working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li lands with a punch from half guard.
Mcdonald has hold of Li's hands but Li slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Li there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mcdonald is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Li scores with a couple of nice shots.
Li keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li working over Mcdonald with some ground and pound. Mcdonald looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Li controlling the pace.
Mcdonald on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Li looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Li is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mcdonald!
Li lands a big shot there that rocks Mcdonald but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Li with the ground and pound from mount.
Li landing strikes from the mount.
Li putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Li scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Li sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mcdonald taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Li with good strikes from the mount here!
Li breaks from Mcdonald's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Li looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Li cracks Mcdonald with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Li lands a big elbow.
Li controlling from mount.
Li lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mcdonald hang on?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Chengji Li has got the better of the ground game so far.
Li with the ground and pound from mount.
Li working away from the top, dropping strikes.
BOOM! Li connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Li raining down shots from the mount!
Li controlling the position easily from mount.
Li with the ground and pound from mount.
Li raining down hammerfists from mount.
Li scoring with strikes but Mcdonald is staying in there.
 Mcdonald is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Mcdonald covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chengji Li!
An out of breath Chengji Li 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dustin The Bustin (ranked 3301 p4p, 3678 weight class) and Sebastian Cyr (ranked 367 p4p, 402 weight class). Sebastian Cyr is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dustin The Bustin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sebastian Cyr!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cyr avoids the body shot from The Bustin.
The Bustin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Bustin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cyr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The Bustin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cyr.
The Bustin throws a series of punches but Cyr avoids them all with ease.
The Bustin lands a jab-cross combination.
 It looks like Sebastian Cyr has been cut.
The Bustin throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Cyr.
The Bustin scores with a jab to the jaw.
The Bustin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cyr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The Bustin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cyr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Bustin misses with a combination
and Cyr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyr throws an off balance right hand
and The Bustin counters with a nice uppercut.
That has opened up Sebastian Cyr's cut even more.
The Bustin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cyr.
Cyr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The Bustin lands with a big right hook that stumbles Cyr - he's out on his feet here! The Bustin follows up with another monster hook that separates Cyr from consciousness! Cyr falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! The Bustin stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dustin The Bustin!
An out of breath Dustin The Bustin 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Mcintyre (ranked 2815 p4p, 2182 weight class) and Nick Jokic (ranked 322 p4p, 250 weight class). Jokic has chosen The Serbian Song 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Mcintyre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Jokic!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcintyre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mcintyre lands a jab to the nose.
Mcintyre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jokic lands a jab to the head.
Jokic slips under a jab from Mcintyre.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jokic pushes Mcintyre back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Jokic.
Jokic lands an uppercut.
Jokic lands a shot to the body.
Mcintyre is breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Jokic.
Jokic pushes Mcintyre back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice right hand lands inside from Jokic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Jokic.
Jokic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mcintyre backwards.
Jokic lands a right hand.
Jokic is working Mcintyre over against the cage.
Jokic works on Mcintyre's body with a couple of short punches.
Jokic lands a body punch.
Jokic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mcintyre is looking to break free of the clinch but Jokic has double underhooks.
Jokic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jokic lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Jokic.
Jokic scores with a shot to the side of Mcintyre's head.
Jokic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mcintyre or not.
Jokic lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jokic is pressed up against the cage. Mcintyre has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jokic down to the mat. Jokic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mcintyre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mcintyre throws a combination that misses
and Jokic rattles Mcintyre with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Mcintyre tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Jokic dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Mcintyre stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nick Jokic!
Nick Jokic took some time post fight to say the following; 'I wanna thank my family and my little children, who can't watch me but is the greatest source of strength I've ever had.
Let's go Nuggets!
Billy, Give me some Rakija, please!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giorgi Kvaratskhelia (ranked 1858 p4p, 2778 weight class) and Szuts Bendeguz (ranked 216 p4p, 319 weight class). Giorgi Kvaratskhelia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Giorgi Kvaratskhelia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Szuts Bendeguz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kvaratskhelia swats away the attempt to clinch by Bendeguz.
Kvaratskhelia shoots in but no luck this time.
Bendeguz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bendeguz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kvaratskhelia to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bendeguz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kvaratskhelia is controlling him.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands a big shot to Bendeguz's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bendeguz wants to stand but Kvaratskhelia is controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bendeguz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kvaratskhelia 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvaratskhelia landing some decent shots from guard.
Kvaratskhelia wants to control from the top but Bendeguz keeps moving.
Kvaratskhelia pushes down on Bendeguz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kvaratskhelia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Kvaratskhelia there.
Kvaratskhelia lands strikes from half guard.
Kvaratskhelia lands with a punch from half guard.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the pace.
Kvaratskhelia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kvaratskhelia slips a nice elbow through Bendeguz's hands, connecting with Bendeguz's forehead.
Kvaratskhelia drops an elbow to the side of Bendeguz's head.
Kvaratskhelia with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bendeguz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Still in half guard, Kvaratskhelia seems content to control.
Kvaratskhelia is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kvaratskhelia content to control rather than advance.
Kvaratskhelia prevents Bendeguz from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvaratskhelia is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Bendeguz is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Giorgi Kvaratskhelia!
Giorgi Kvaratskhelia retains his heavyweight title!
A less than humble Giorgi Kvaratskhelia 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 Matteo Ruffy (ranked 1528 p4p, 3598 weight class) and BJ Penn (ranked 156 p4p, 355 weight class). Ruffy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, DMX - X Gon' Give It To Ya. Penn has chosen Hawaii '78 as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matteo Ruffy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, BJ Penn!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruffy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Penn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Penn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ruffy circles away.
Penn misses with an uppercut
letting Ruffy counter with a right hand.
It looks like BJ Penn has been cut.
Penn shoots in but Ruffy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ruffy is looking to counter punch.
BJ Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn looks to land a body kick but Ruffy moved away.
Ruffy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Penn throws out a powerful jab.
A big right from Penn misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruffy lands a jab to Penn's midsection.
Penn misses with a lunging right hand
and Ruffy counters with a right hand to the body.
Ruffy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Penn walks straight into a right hand from Ruffy - that's dropped him! Ruffy jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Penn from any more punishment! Penn complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Matteo Ruffy!
Post fight, Matteo Ruffy took to the microphone: 'There's no gawd in the cage, just the dawg coming to get you!'.
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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