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HYPE Midget Championship PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gabe Utsecks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Luca Lawson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Utsecks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lawson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Utsecks is looking to clinch.
Lawson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Utsecks's waist but Utsecks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lawson off to one side.
Lawson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gabe Utsecks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luca Lawson.
Lawson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lawson wants it to stay on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Utsecks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Utsecks clinches.
Lawson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Utsecks to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Lawson stops a takedown attempt from Utsecks.
#TD#
Utsecks jumps guard.
#SUB#
Utsecks is looking to cinch up a triangle. Lawson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Utsecks's body to avoid the submission. Utsecks has instead reached around Lawson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Utsecks arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gabe Utsecks!
Gabe Utsecks decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Trey Moreno! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Robinho Junior!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Moreno gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Junior successfully pulls guard.
Moreno trying to control but Junior is working from the bottom.
Moreno looking to pass the guard.
Moreno trying to control but Junior is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior trying to control the position here.
Moreno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Junior swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Moreno has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Moreno slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Junior can do anything to dispel that myth.
Moreno forces his way into half guard.
Junior is not content to let Moreno control the position.#T2#
Junior controlling the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moreno seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Junior won't allow Moreno to pass to mount.
Moreno content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Moreno is thwarting Junior's attempts to control the position.
Moreno trying to mount his opponent but Junior defends it.
Moreno is keen to just control but Junior is a slippery customer.
Moreno trying to advance position but Junior counters by regaining guard.
Junior looking for a sweep. Not yet Junior, not yet. #T4#
Moreno looking to pass the guard.
Moreno wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving.
Moreno looking to sit in guard and control but Junior gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moreno (0) vs (2) Junior
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Moreno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moreno looking to control.
#T5#
Junior wants to pass the guard but Moreno is keeping the position.
Moreno looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Junior sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Moreno's guard.
Junior wants to pass to mount but Moreno is defending the position.
Moreno tries to roll over but Junior keeps him under control.
Junior is controlling the pace.
Junior frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Moreno (0) vs (5) Junior#T6#
Moreno manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moreno is looking for a sweep. Junior is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moreno trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Junior is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Moreno keeping hold of Junior's head, controlling as best he can. #T7#
Junior trying to control from half guard but Moreno is working away.
Junior looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Moreno is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Moreno is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Junior seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Moreno has recovered full guard.
Moreno is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Junior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moreno is keeping the position for now.
Moreno wants to improve his position but instead Junior has moved into half guard.
Moreno tries to roll over but Junior keeps him under control.#T9#
Junior wants to free his trapped foot but Moreno is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Junior passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Moreno (0) vs (8) Junior
Moreno wants to control but Junior postures up.
Moreno is looking to reverse the position.
Junior has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Moreno (0) vs (10) Junior
Junior takes Moreno's back. Score +3 for taking back: Moreno (0) vs (13) Junior#T10#
A lull in the action here.
Junior is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Good control from Junior.
Junior trying to control.
Junior is hanging on to Moreno's back as he tries to escape.
Junior trying to control.#SUB2#
Moreno preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Junior. #T11#
Moreno manages to reverse the position and now he's in Junior's guard. Nice work there by Moreno.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moreno (2) vs (13) Junior
Junior keeping full guard, as Moreno tries to pass.
Moreno looking to sit in guard and control but Junior gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moreno (2) vs (15) Junior
Moreno looking for a sweep. Not yet Moreno, not yet.
Junior passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Moreno (2) vs (18) Junior#T12#
Moreno is trying to improve his position.
Junior wants to control but Moreno is keeping him busy.
Moreno is letting Junior control him for a moment.
Junior wants to control but Moreno is keeping him busy. #T13#
Moreno is looking to regain half guard here but Junior keeps moving and retains side control.
Moreno prevents Junior from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Moreno's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Moreno tries to buck Junior off but Junior is having none of it.
Moreno gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T14#
Moreno is refusing to be controlled, as Junior sits in half guard.
Moreno is pressing down on Junior's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Moreno looking to hit a scissor sweep but Junior is one step ahead there.
Junior pushing down on Moreno's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Junior content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Junior seems to be looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior wins on points by 18 to 2. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Spud Grubbins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Paul Crewe!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Grubbins shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Crewe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grubbins (2) vs (0) Crewe
Grubbins stopping the sweep attempt from Crewe.#SUB2#
Crewe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grubbins is aware though and is defending well.
Crewe controls Grubbins momentarily but Grubbins frees himself. #SUB#
Grubbins drops back, looking for a kneebar! Crewe looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Crewe looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Crewe! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Grubbins (2) vs (4) Crewe
Grubbins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crewe advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Grubbins (2) vs (6) Crewe
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crewe fails to advance to Grubbins's back. #SUB2#
Crewe wants to finish this one by submission but Grubbins is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Crewe. #T1#
Crewe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Crewe wants to finish this one by submission but Grubbins is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Crewe.
Crewe seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Grubbins is holding on tight.
#SUB2#
Crewe working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Crewe looking to control but Grubbins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Grubbins defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Crewe. #T2#
Crewe fails to advance to Grubbins's back.
Crewe keeps trying to improve his position.
Crewe controlling from mount.
Crewe trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Crewe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Grubbins haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Crewe goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Grubbins turns into him and now he's in Crewe's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grubbins (4) vs (6) Crewe
Grubbins won't allow Crewe to sweep him here.
Crewe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Grubbins is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Crewe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Crewe has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grubbins (4) vs (8) Crewe
Grubbins trying to keep a closed guard but Crewe is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Grubbins keeping moving, preventing Crewe from controlling successfully.
Crewe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Grubbins keeping full guard, as Crewe tries to pass. #T5#
Crewe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Crewe wants to control from the top but Grubbins keeps moving.
Crewe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Grubbins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Crewe tries to free his leg and advance position but Grubbins is retaining full guard. #T6#
Crewe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Crewe is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Grubbins is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Grubbins has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grubbins (6) vs (8) Crewe#SUB#
Grubbins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Crewe is trying to keep Grubbins in close.
#SUB#
Grubbins is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Crewe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Crewe has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grubbins (6) vs (10) Crewe
Crewe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7##SUB2#
Crewe has gone for a leg lock! Grubbins slips out almost immediately though and dives into Crewe's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grubbins (8) vs (10) Crewe#SUB#
Grubbins drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Crewe manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Grubbins has Crewe in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grubbins (8) vs (12) Crewe
Crewe wants to control from the top but Grubbins keeps moving. #T8#
Crewe wants to pass the guard but Grubbins is keeping the position.
Crewe is stalling in the full guard.
Crewe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grubbins swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Crewe wants to control from the top but Grubbins keeps moving.
Crewe content to stall in guard here.
Grubbins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grubbins (10) vs (12) Crewe
Crewe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Grubbins won't allow Crewe to sweep him here. #T10##SUB#
Grubbins drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Crewe manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Grubbins has Crewe in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grubbins (10) vs (14) Crewe
Crewe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Crewe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Crewe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crewe trying to control the position from guard on top but Grubbins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crewe tries to free his leg and advance position but Grubbins is retaining full guard. #T11#
Crewe trying to control but Grubbins is working from the bottom.
Crewe postures up.
Crewe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Crewe passes into half guard.
Grubbins is not content to let Crewe control the position.
Crewe controlling the action here. #T12##SUB2#
Crewe 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! Grubbins is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Crewe!
An out of breath Paul Crewe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Spud Grubbins stepped up to the mic, saying 'Need to get in a private gym if I want to make a push for a title. That ain't it.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Lyric Mann! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Victor Kramer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Mann gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mann (0) vs (2) Kramer
Kramer wants to control from the top but Mann keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kramer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mann is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mann has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mann (2) vs (2) Kramer
Mann stopping the sweep attempt from Kramer.
Kramer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mann (5) vs (2) Kramer
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mann controlling the position. #T1#
Kramer sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kramer trying to control from the bottom.
Mann content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kramer is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mann jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mann (8) vs (2) Kramer
Kramer is looking to regain half guard here but Mann keeps moving and retains side control.
Kramer is trying to control Mann's posture but Mann avoids it. #T2#
Mann tries to move to mount but Kramer blocks the move with his legs.
Kramer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Mann politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mann prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kramer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mann off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mann (8) vs (6) Kramer#T3##SUB2#
Mann fending off the submission attempt from Kramer. #SUB2#
Kramer tightening his grip on Mann, looking for the choke.
I really don't envy Mann right now.
Mann knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kramer on the ground.#SUB2#
Mann is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kramer gets his way!
#SUB2#
Mann fending off the submission attempt from Kramer. #T4#
Mann just trying to survive but Kramer is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Mann turns into Kramer and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mann (10) vs (6) Kramer
Mann advances to half guard.
Mann takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mann is looking to advance position but Kramer won't allow it.
Kramer trying to control but Mann postures up.
Mann is looking to advance position but Kramer won't allow it. #T5#
Kramer wants to get back to full guard.
Mann looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Mann wants to work for an arm triangle but Kramer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T6#
Mann content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kramer is trying to maintain the position but Mann is very close to passing his half guard.
Kramer desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mann passes into side control, despite Kramer's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mann (13) vs (6) Kramer#T7#
Kramer being controlled for a moment.
Kramer is trying to improve his position.
Mann takes a little break here. Kramer wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Mann working away.#T8#
Mann controlling from side mount.
Kramer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mann off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mann (13) vs (10) Kramer
Mann rolls, trying to escape but Kramer keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Kramer working for a choke but Mann reverses nicely into Kramer 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mann (15) vs (10) Kramer
Kramer looking to control.
Mann seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mann seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kramer for as long as he can get away with.#T9#
Kramer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kramer looking for a sweep. Not yet Kramer, not yet.
Mann controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kramer should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mann tries to free his leg and advance position but Kramer is retaining full guard. #T10#
Kramer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mann (15) vs (12) Kramer
Mann tries to get to full guard but Kramer has control of the leg.
Mann desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mann has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kramer is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Kramer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T11##SUB2#
Kramer is trying to work for a kimura but Mann is defending well.
#SUB2#
Kramer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mann defends it well.
Mann controlling the position well. #T12#
Mann's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Kramer is looking for a kimura but Mann is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kramer to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Kramer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mann is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Kramer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Mann looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T13#
Mann has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kramer is working away from the top position though.
Kramer passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mann (15) vs (15) Kramer
Mann sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mann is doing well to control the position and prevent Kramer from advancing to side control.
Mann slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kramer trying to control but Mann is working from the bottom. #T14#
Mann controlling Kramer's posture.
Kramer trying to control but Mann is working from the bottom.
Kramer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mann controlling Kramer's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Kramer gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Kramer wins on points by 16 to 15.
A very excited looking Victor Kramer 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Torso Junior! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Gadzhimagomed Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Junior darts in looking for a takedown but Magomedov gets double underhooks and turns Junior into the cage. #TD#
Junior ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Junior no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Junior looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Magomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Magomedov is stalling in the full guard.
Junior looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Junior managing to control the position. #T1#
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Junior swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Junior is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2##SUB#
Junior working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Magomedov has passed into half guard!
Junior is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Magomedov has eaten all the pies!
Junior won't allow Magomedov to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Junior slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Magomedov stays in close to Junior's body and controls the position.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Magomedov trying to control but Junior is working from the bottom.
Junior seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov won't allow Junior to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Junior is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (2) vs (0) Magomedov
Junior passes into half guard. #T4##SUB#
Junior is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Magomedov defends it well.
Magomedov is trying is best to control the position here.
Junior passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Junior (5) vs (0) Magomedov
Junior trying to control but Magomedov is having none of it. #SUB#
Junior jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Magomedov manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T5##SUB#
Junior looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Junior is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Magomedov is trying to escape and Junior transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Magomedov is forced to tap! Nice work there by Junior! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Torso Junior!
The defeated Gadzhimagomed Magomedov had this to say: 'Bratha... i need to trainy,sleepy and then i smesh'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kevin Hart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Big Guy!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hart shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hart showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hart (2) vs (0) Guy#SUB2#
Guy actively working from the bottom here.
Guy trying to control from the bottom.
Hart slows the pace down in half guard.
Guy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hart wants to pass to mount but Guy is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hart perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Guy is looking for a sweep. Hart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Guy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Guy trying to control from the bottom.
Hart trying to control the pace. #T1#
Guy is pressing down on Hart's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hart is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hart postures up.
#SUB2#
Guy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hart engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Guy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hart can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hart is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Hart looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Hart got a little sloppy there for a moment and Guy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hart has managed to get both his arms back between Guy's legs - danger averted.
Hart wants to pass the guard but Guy is keeping the position.
Hart has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Guy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hart looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Guy wants to sweep here but Hart controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Hart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guy is keeping the position for now.
Guy wants to sweep here but Hart controlling him for the moment.
Guy looking to control.
#SUB2#
Guy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hart is aware though and is defending well.
Guy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hart controlling from the top position.
Guy wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Hart controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hart postures up.
Hart sitting in guard here, content to control.
Guy keeping full guard, as Hart tries to pass.
Hart stays in close to Guy's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Guy is looking for a triangle but Hart pushes his legs off easily.
Hart controlling from the top position. #T5##SUB2#
Guy looking for a guillotine here but Hart defends easily.
Hart stays in close to Guy's body and controls the position.
Hart has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hart.#SUB2#
Guy has his foot on Hart's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hart works his way back into a safe position though.
Hart controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T6#
Guy managing to control the position.
Guy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hart is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Guy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hart defends well.#SUB2#
Guy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Guy trying to control the position.
Hart knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Guy on the ground.#T7##SUB2#
Guy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hart doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hart manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hart is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Guy looking to control.
Hart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guy swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Guy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Guy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hart is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T8#
Hart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hart not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hart wants to pass the guard but Guy is keeping the position.
Hart is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Guy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hart (2) vs (2) Guy
Guy wants to control from the top but Hart keeps moving. #T9#
Guy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hart wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hart continues to hold on tight.
Hart trying to keep a closed guard but Guy is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Hart working for a triangle but Guy defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guy trying to control the position from guard on top but Hart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Guy tries to free his leg and advance position but Hart is retaining full guard.
Guy trying to control the position from guard on top but Hart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Guy 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.
Hart keeping full guard, as Guy tries to pass.
Guy wants to control from the top but Hart keeps moving. #T11#
Hart controlling the position.
Guy trying to control the position from guard on top but Hart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hart trying to control the position here.
Guy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hart is pulling down on Guy's head. It's preventing any offense from Guy, at least for the moment.
Guy trying to control but Hart is working from the bottom.
Hart has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Guy looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Guy pushing down on Hart's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hart controlling the position well.
Hart tries to get to full guard but Guy has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Guy seems to be looking for submissions.
Hart keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hart is looking for a sweep. Guy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Guy tries to pass to full mount but Hart defends it. #T13#
Hart tries to roll over but Guy keeps him under control.
Hart is working hard here to advance position.
Hart trying to control here.
Guy is looking to advance position but Hart won't allow it.
Hart on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hart tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Guy is working for a kimura but Hart is defending it quite comfortably.
Hart is trying is best to control the position here. #T14#
Guy trying to control the action but Hart is working from the bottom.
Hart is looking to improve his position.
Hart trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (2) vs (5) Guy
Hart is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guy is trying to control here but Hart has managed to regain half guard.
Guy trying to mount his opponent but Hart defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guy wins on points by 5 to 2. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Nano Grippy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ashton Short!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Grippy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Short was covering up waiting for the punch and Grippy finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grippy (2) vs (0) Short
Short trying to control the position.
Grippy is looking to advance position but Short has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Grippy (2) vs (4) Short
Grippy is desperately trying to improve his position but Short has a good base and remains in mount.
Grippy tries to lock up and control but Short gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Grippy is working to get back to half guard.
Grippy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grippy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Short wants to pass the guard but Grippy is keeping the position.#SUB#
Grippy isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Short stacks Grippy on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Short! Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (2) vs (7) Short#T1#
Grippy is trying to get back to half guard.
Grippy is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Short trying to control the position but Grippy is working away.
Grippy prevents Short from moving into mount. #T2#
Short trying to control the position but Grippy is working away.
Grippy struggling a bit here.
Grippy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Short wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grippy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grippy is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Grippy actively working from the bottom here.
Grippy is pressing down on Short's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Short not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Grippy wants to control but Short passes easily into half guard.
#T3##SUB#
Grippy with the active half guard here but Short passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (2) vs (10) Short
Grippy struggling a bit here.
Short trying to control the position but Grippy is working away.
Short gets to mount! Grippy was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Grippy (2) vs (12) Short
Grippy is trying desperately to improve position.
Short seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Grippy is holding on tight.
Grippy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Short tries to control but Grippy wriggling away.
Grippy is trying desperately to improve position.
Grippy wants to hold on but Short pushes him away.
Grippy is desperately trying to improve his position but Short has a good base and remains in mount.
Grippy manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Grippy looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grippy manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T5##SUB#
Grippy throws his legs up looking for a submission but Short uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (2) vs (15) Short
Short trying to control the action but Grippy is working from the bottom.
Grippy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Short is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Short with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Grippy trying to control here.
#T6#
Short prevents Grippy from improving his position.
Short tries to pass to full mount but Grippy defends it. #SUB2#
Short wants to work for an arm triangle but Grippy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Grippy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grippy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Grippy looking for submissions off his back.
Grippy tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Short has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (2) vs (18) Short#T7#
Grippy is controlling an arm, preventing Short from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Grippy can't escape the position.
Short controlling the position easily from mount.
Grippy is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
Short avoids the attempt from Grippy to control.
Grippy manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Grippy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Short pulls his head out easily.
Grippy gets back to full guard.
Short trying to control but Grippy is working from the bottom.
Grippy looking to control.
Grippy is pulling down on Short's head to control his posture. #T9##SUB#
Grippy has his foot on Short's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Short works his way back into a safe position though.
Short passes Grippy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Short is looking to advance position but Grippy won't allow it. #SUB#
Grippy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grippy trying to control but Short postures up.
Grippy tries to get to full guard but Short has control of the leg.
Grippy tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Short has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (2) vs (21) Short#T10#
Grippy tries to improve his position but instead Short has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Grippy (2) vs (24) Short#SUB2#
Grippy fending off the submission attempt from Short.
Short tries to keep control of the position but Grippy is staying busy.
Grippy trying to control the hands but Short breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Grippy fending off the submission attempt from Short.
Short has the hooks in. Grippy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T11##SUB2#
Short patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Short not allowing Grippy to control his hands.
Short wants to control but Grippy manages to buck him off and is now in Short's guard! Nice work there by Grippy! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grippy (4) vs (24) Short
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Short is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grippy (4) vs (26) Short#SUB#
Grippy has his foot on Short's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Short works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Grippy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Short is aware though and is defending well.#T12#
Short trying to control the position from guard on top but Grippy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Short got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grippy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Short has managed to get both his arms back between Grippy's legs - danger averted.
Grippy keeping moving, preventing Short from controlling successfully.
Short pushing down on Grippy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Grippy keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Grippy is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Short has latched onto it... Big trouble! Short pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Grippy is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Short!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ashton Short! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Jack Dredd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Smalliver Twist!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Twist shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dredd defends it nicely.#TD#
Dredd looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dredd (2) vs (0) Twist
Twist managing to control the position.
Dredd slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dredd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Twist swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Twist is trying to keep Dredd in close.
Twist is trying to hold Dredd in close to prevent damage but Dredd has managed to pass into half guard.
Dredd is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dredd prevents Twist from improving his position.#T2#
Twist has a hand on Dredd's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dredd takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (5) vs (0) Twist
Twist is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Twist wants to control but Dredd is having none of it.
Dredd controlling from mount.
Dredd has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dredd is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T4#
Twist is looking to get to half guard.
Twist keeps trying to improve his position.
Twist is still trying to improve position.
Twist regains half guard.
Twist won't allow Dredd to pass to mount. #T5#
Dredd slows the pace down in half guard.
Twist tries to get to full guard but Dredd has control of the leg.
Twist wants to control but Dredd passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (8) vs (0) Twist
Twist is looking to reverse the position.#T6#
Dredd working away.
Dredd is staying tight to Twist's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Twist is looking for a sweep.
Dredd moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T7#
Twist wants to control but Dredd postures up.
Dredd in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Twist is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T8#
Dredd content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Twist is looking for a sweep.
Dredd moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T9#
Dredd working away.
Twist might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dredd haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dredd slows the pace down. #T10#
Twist is trying to improve his position.
Twist trying to remain calm as Dredd controls from the top position.
Twist tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Twist trying to remain calm as Dredd controls from the top position.
Twist is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Twist being controlled for a moment. #T11#
Twist tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
Dredd takes a little break here. Twist wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Twist sneaks back into half guard.
Twist controlling the position for now.
Dredd prevents Twist from improving his position.#T13#
Dredd wants to pass to mount but Twist is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Twist is trying to get back to full guard.
Dredd sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T14#
Twist tries to roll over but Dredd keeps him under control.
Dredd content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Twist wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Twist wants to control the action here but instead Dredd manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (11) vs (0) Twist
And that's the end of the fight!
Dredd takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Smalliver Twist spoke after the fight, saying 'Please Sir, can I have some more?'. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Danger Dobbie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Diminutive Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Jackson shoots in and bounces Dobbie off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dobbie (0) vs (2) Jackson#SUB#
Dobbie pushes a forearm under Jackson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Jackson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danger Dobbie!
After winning the bout, Danger Dobbie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Olaf Koks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Dram Macallan!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Koks throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Macallan was covering up waiting for the punch and Koks finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Koks (2) vs (0) Macallan
Koks trying to control but Macallan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Macallan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Koks wants to control from the top but Macallan keeps moving.
Koks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Macallan keeping moving, preventing Koks from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Macallan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Koks passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Macallan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Macallan looking for a kimura from the bottom but Koks passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (5) vs (0) Macallan#T1#
Koks is looking to take a break and control but Macallan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Macallan is being controlled here.
Macallan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Koks passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Macallan! Score +2 for reaching mount: Koks (7) vs (0) Macallan
Macallan stops Koks from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Macallan is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Koks trying to control but Macallan is having none of it.
Macallan tries to reverse the position but Koks maintains control.#T2#
Koks manages to capitalize on a mistake by Macallan to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Koks (10) vs (0) Macallan
You can see the frustration on Macallan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macallan keeps trying to improve his position.
Koks wants to control but Macallan is keeping busy.
Koks has the hooks in. Macallan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Koks sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Macallan taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Olaf Koks!
Olaf Koks is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Olaf Koks thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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