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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Engrle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simpson comes to the cage accompanied by Devil on My Shoulder . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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217 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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215 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chuck Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stan Engrle!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Engrle tries to clinch up.
Engrle connects with a solid leg kick.
Simpson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Engrle tries to clinch but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson misses with a straight right.
Simpson misses with a low kick.
Simpson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Engrle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simpson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Simpson misses with a two punch combination.
Engrle has closed the distance and engaged Simpson in a clinch.
Engrle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Simpson looking for a takedown.
Simpson has Engrle pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Simpson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Engrle tumbling to the mat - Simpson dives into Engrle's guard.
Simpson throws a big right hand that misses.
Engrle wants to sweep here but Simpson controlling him for the moment.
Simpson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Simpson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Engrle thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Simpson throwing strikes from guard but Engrle blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Engrle trying to keep a closed guard but Simpson is proving a slippery customer.
Simpson is looking to work some ground and pound but Engrle has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Engrle is on top in guard.
Simpson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Engrle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Simpson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Engrle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simpson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Engrle has managed to get both his arms back between Simpson's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Engrle wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Engrle is looking to stand up but Simpson won't let him.
Simpson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Engrle defends well.
Engrle preventing the sweep.
Engrle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Simpson is looking for a triangle here but Engrle uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Engrle controlling the position.
Simpson 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson tries to improve position but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Simpson tries to improve position but can't.
Simpson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Engrle perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Simpson actively working from the bottom here.
Simpson connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Simpson actively working from the bottom here.
Engrle is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Engrle trying to mount his opponent but Simpson defends it.
Engrle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Simpson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Simpson.
Simpson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Simpson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Engrle is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chuck Simpson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Simpson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Simpson as he connects with a hook.
Simpson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Stan Engrle has been cut.
Simpson tries for a takedown but Engrle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Engrle instigates a clinch.
Engrle comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Engrle creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Simpson's defenses.
Engrle stalling in the clinch but Simpson improves position.
Simpson tries to score a body lock takedown but Engrle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Engrle swings wildly with an uppercut but Simpson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Simpson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Engrle.
Simpson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Engrle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Simpson blocks it with crossed arms.
Engrle is pressed up against the cage. Simpson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Engrle down to the mat. Engrle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Engrle checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Engrle throws a head kick but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Engrle is looking to clinch but Simpson is avoiding it.
Engrle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Simpson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A low kick from Simpson misses
enabling Engrle to counter with a crisp jab.
Simpson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Engrle throws a head kick but Simpson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson blocks a head kick by Engrle.
Simpson blocks a head kick by Engrle.
Engrle wants to clinch.
Engrle avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Simpson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Simpson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Engrle is keeping the position for now.
Simpson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Simpson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Simpson thows a big elbow that misses.
Engrle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simpson throwing strikes from guard but Engrle blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson thows a big elbow that misses.
Engrle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Simpson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Simpson throwing strikes from guard but Engrle blocks nicely.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Engrle lands a head kick!
Simpson swats away the attempt to clinch by Engrle.
Engrle misses the shot to the body.
Engrle tries a head kick but it misses.
Engrle plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
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!
Simpson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Engrle but Engrle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Engrle avoids them all with ease.
Engrle doesn't manage to clinch there - Simpson circles away.
Engrle instigates a clinch.
Engrle misses with a punch on the inside.
Simpson works on Engrle's body with a couple of short punches.
Engrle throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engrle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Engrle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Engrle is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Engrle with a knee to the head.
Simpson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Simpson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Engrle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Simpson is trying to drag Engrle to the mat but Engrle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Engrle misses with the head strike.
Engrle looking to throw knees to the head but Simpson is blocking nicely.
Engrle is pressed up against the cage. Simpson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Engrle down to the mat. Engrle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Simpson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Simpson is nestled in close to Engrle, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Engrle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Simpson prevents Engrle from improving his position.
Simpson working over Engrle with some ground and pound. Engrle looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Engrle trying to hold on to Simpson's head to control him but Simpson postures up.
Engrle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Simpson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Engrle defending well though.
Simpson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A bone on bone clash there as Engrle blocks the leg kick.
Engrle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Engrle lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stan Engrle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Engrle is looking to clinch.
Simpson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Engrle taking a bit of punishment here - Simpson scoring with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stan Engrle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Stan Engrle's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Engrle looks to land a right hand but Simpson moved out of range.
Simpson shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick misses from Engrle.
Engrle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Engrle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Simpson can pounce on him.
Simpson takes a swing at Engrle's ribcage but misses.
Simpson blocks a head kick by Engrle.
Simpson thows a body shot but no joy.
Engrle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Engrle tries to close the distance and clinch but Simpson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Engrle gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Engrle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Simpson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Engrle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Simpson is controlling him.
Simpson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson throwing strikes from guard but Engrle blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Simpson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Simpson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Simpson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Engrle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Simpson has a takedown stuffed.
Simpson cracks Engrle with an open hand slap.
Simpson blocks a head kick by Engrle.
Simpson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Engrle was well out of range. Poor timing from Simpson.
Engrle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simpson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Simpson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Engrle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Engrle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Engrle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Simpson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Engrle scores with a jab to the head.
Engrle throws a sloppy head kick and Simpson moves out of range easily.
Engrle closes the distance and pushes Simpson back into the cage.
Engrle prevents the takedown attempt.
Simpson blocks an elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Engrle as Simpson tries to tie him up.
Simpson takes an elbow to the temple.
Engrle tries a knee to the head but Simpson blocks it.
Engrle throws an elbow but it misses.
Engrle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Simpson blocks it with crossed arms.
Simpson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Engrle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Engrle creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Engrle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Engrle with a knee to the head.
Simpson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Engrle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Simpson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Engrle pushes off an throws an elbow but Simpson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Simpson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Engrle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Engrle napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engrle wants to control but Simpson postures up.
Engrle managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Simpson.
Simpson misses with the ground and pound.
Simpson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Simpson misses with the ground and pound.
Simpson throwing strikes but Engrle manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Simpson tries to improve position but can't.
Simpson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chuck Simpson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Engrle is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Engrle tries to pass to full mount but Simpson defends it.
Simpson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Engrle lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Engrle trying to mount his opponent but Simpson defends it.
Simpson is looking for a sweep. Engrle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Engrle throws a head kick but Simpson moves out of range.
Engrle stuffs the takedown attempt from Simpson. Simpson gets slowly back to his feet.
Engrle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simpson.
Chuck Simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simpson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Engrle counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Engrle misses with a head kick.
Simpson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Engrle counters with a nice kick to the body.
Engrle scores with a head kick.
Engrle throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Chuck Simpson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Stan Engrle's cut.
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.
Engrle shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Simpson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Engrle wants to clinch.
Simpson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Engrle lands a high kick!
A right-left combo lands from Engrle.
Engrle connects with a high kick.
Engrle misses with a series of wild punches.
Simpson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Simpson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Simpson throws a good cross that connects.
A head kick misses from Engrle.
Engrle tries to clinch there but Simpson circles away.
A head kick misses from Engrle.
Simpson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Simpson stalks Engrle and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Engrle's face. Engrle staggers backwards, shaken.
Chuck Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Engrle avoids them all with ease.
Simpson lands a jab to the nose.
Simpson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Simpson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Engrle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Simpson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Engrle has momentary wrist control but Simpson slips an elbow through the middle.
Simpson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Simpson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Engrle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Simpson postures up in Engrle's guard and throws a big left but Engrle blocks it.
Engrle trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Engrle has closed the distance and engaged Simpson in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson lands a shot to the body.
Simpson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Simpson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Simpson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Engrle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Engrle scores a nice knee to the body.
Engrle taking a breather.
A short left from Engrle.
Simpson tries to score a body lock takedown but Engrle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Engrle lands an elbow that stopped Simpson in his tracks for a moment.
Simpson tries to score a body lock takedown but Engrle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Engrle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simpson wants a takedown.
Simpson blocks an uppercut.
Engrle lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Simpson has Engrle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Engrle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Engrle scores with a knee to the head.
Engrle connects with a knee to the head.
Simpson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Engrle or not.
Simpson breaks from the clinch.
Engrle misses with a head kick.
Simpson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Simpson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Engrle defending well though.
Engrle moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engrle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simpson advances position into side control!
Simpson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Simpson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Check out the look on Simpson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Simpson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Simpson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Engrle is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Engrle takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Engrle regains half guard, as Simpson was trying to land strikes.
Engrle is looking to improve his position.
Engrle has hold of Simpson's hands but Simpson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Simpson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Engrle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simpson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Engrle trying to hold on to Simpson's head to control him but Simpson postures up.
Engrle wants to improve his position but Simpson is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Simpson had his way with Stan Engrle in that round.
The cut man is working on Stan Engrle's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Engrle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Engrle tries a head kick but it misses.
Engrle misses with a two punch combination.
Simpson tries to bum rush Engrle with a series of wild strikes but Engrle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simpson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Engrle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simpson shoots in but no luck this time.
Engrle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simpson.
Engrle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Engrle misses with a series of wild punches.
Simpson throws a nice looking combination but Engrle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Engrle moves out of range.
Engrle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Simpson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
A nice elbow there by Simpson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Engrle is trying to stand.
Engrle is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Engrle is looking to improve his position but Simpson isn't that keen on the idea.
The referee warns Engrle that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Simpson with good strikes from the mount here!
Simpson with shots to the head and body - Engrle looks very uncomfortable down there.
Simpson with good strikes from the mount here!
Simpson looking to finish Engrle with some ground and pound. This is bad for Engrle!
Simpson landing strikes from the mount and Engrle is in trouble!
Simpson landing strikes from the mount and Engrle is in trouble!
The referee warns Engrle that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Engrle wants to hold on but Simpson pushes him away.
Simpson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Engrle wants to control but Simpson is having none of it.
Simpson with shots to the head and body - Engrle looks very uncomfortable down there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Engrle is working to get back to half guard.
Simpson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Simpson landing strikes from the mount and Engrle is in trouble!
Simpson with good strikes from the mount here!
Engrle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Simpson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson avoids the attempt from Engrle to control.
Engrle taking shots to the head.
Simpson lands with some strikes.
Simpson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Engrle takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Chuck Simpson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simpson controlling from the full mount.
Simpson is landing with some decent strikes but Engrle is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Simpson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson'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.
Simpson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Engrle tries to hold on but Simpson postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simpson working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Engrle slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Stan Engrle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Engrle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Simpson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Simpson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Simpson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 50:45
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Simpson!
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