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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cassius Slay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nino Cabreros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slay comes to the cage accompanied by Wu-Tang Clan - Triumph. Cassius Slay has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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180 cm
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161 lbs
10 - 2 - 2 |
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168 cm
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158 lbs
8 - 3 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Cassius Slay! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nino Cabreros! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cabreros is looking to chop away at Slay's legs. Cabreros misses with a wild body shot. Cabreros fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Slay avoids it really well and circles away. Slay is looking to clinch but Cabreros is avoiding it.
Cabreros shoots for a double leg takedown but Slay sprawls well. He's pushed Cabreros's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Cabreros throws a big shot that misses. Nino Cabreros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cabreros throws a hook but Slay avoids it easily. Cabreros's corner calls for a 1-2. Cabreros obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Cabreros thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Slay if he has to take too many more of those.
Cabreros throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Slay's waist but Slay gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cabreros off to one side. Cassius Slay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nino Cabreros. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Slay fails in his attempt to clinch. Cabreros looks to score with a jab to the body but Slay is just out of range. Nice shot lands for Slay. Cabreros shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Slay swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Slay slaps away a takedown attempt from Cabreros, before circling back to the center of the mat. Slay moves out of range as Cabreros throws a body kick.
Cabreros explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Slay walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. The fighters circle momentarily. Slay darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Slay moves out of range of the body kick. Slay slaps away a takedown attempt from Cabreros, before circling back to the center of the mat. Cabreros shoots in for a takedown but Slay shows good takedown defense. Slay avoids the body shot from Cabreros.
Slay takes a shot right to the bread basket. Cabreros throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Slay wants to clinch up but Cabreros keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Slay is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cabreros, right into the meat.
Good standup being displayed there by Slay as he connects with a hook. Cabreros connects with a good right hand that stumbles Slay. Slay circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Cabreros misses with a body kick. Cabreros closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Slay did well to prevent Cabreros getting side control. Cabreros throws a strike but Slay avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Slay is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Slay is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cabreros is controlling him. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Slay is controlling Cabreros's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Slay keeping moving, preventing Cabreros from controlling successfully. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cabreros accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Cabreros missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Slay manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Slay content just to control the position here. Cabreros tries to hold on but Slay postures up. Cabreros throwing hammer fists to the chest of Slay. What's that going to do exactly? The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cabreros is looking to improve his position but Slay isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Cabreros throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Cabreros's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. Cabreros is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cabreros is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Cabreros has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Cabreros is desperately trying to improve his position but Slay has a good base and remains in mount. Cabreros flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Slay tries to control but Cabreros wriggling away. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Slay is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cabreros is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Cabreros sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Cabreros trying to hold on to Slay's head to control him but Slay postures up.
Cabreros is trying to get back to full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cassius Slay dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cabreros looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Slay is fending him off so far but Cabreros persists. Nope, Slay circles away and we're back to standing. Cabreros throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. An inside leg kick lands from Cabreros. Slay looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabreros is just out of range. Slay checks the leg kick. Cabreros takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Slay avoids a kick to the body.
Cabreros checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cabreros lands with a thumping leg kick.
Slay wants to clinch up but Cabreros keeps it at a distance. Cabreros looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Slay takes the fight into the clinch. Cabreros tries to score a body lock takedown but Slay shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Cassius Slay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nino Cabreros.
That's one minute gone in the round. Slay scores with a shot to the side of Cabreros's head. Cabreros tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Cabreros goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cabreros goes for a takedown attempt but Slay pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Slay lands a glancing blow to the side of Cabreros's head. Slay moves out of range of the body kick from Cabreros.
Cabreros looks to land a body kick but Slay moved away. Slay fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slay walks into a straight right hand from Cabreros. Slay drives through and clinches with Cabreros against the cage.
Cabreros has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Slay regains guard immediately. Cabreros loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Cabreros stops Slay from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cabreros lands a couple of elbows. Cabreros missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Cabreros slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Cabreros trying to control the position from guard on top but Slay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Cabreros throws a big right hand that misses. Cabreros stays in close to Slay's body and controls the position. Slay will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Slay pulls Cabreros in close to prevent any damage. Cabreros trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Slay trying to control the position.
Slay tries to land a sweep but no joy. Cabreros trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Cabreros misses with a low kick.
Cabreros scores a takedown into full mount! Slay wants to hold on but Cabreros pushes him away. BOOM! Cabreros connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Slay avoids a series of strikes thrown by Cabreros.
Cabreros with the ground and pound from mount. Cabreros lands a big shot there that rocks Slay but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cabreros is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Slay to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Slay shrugs it off. Cabreros punishing his opponent with strikes. Cabreros misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Cabreros wants to control the action but instead Slay gets a body lock and reverses into Cabreros's guard! Nice work! Cabreros is pulling down on Slay's head. It's preventing any offense from Slay, at least for the moment. Slay tries to stand but Cabreros is controlling from the bottom. Cabreros wants to stand but Slay is controlling the position. Cabreros trying to keep a closed guard but Slay is proving a slippery customer.
Slay won't allow Cabreros to sweep him here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nino Cabreros showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cabreros throws a wild body kick that Slay sees coming a mile off. A solid leg kick lands there for Cabreros.
Cabreros thows a leg kick but Slay checks it and Slay counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Slay. Cabreros goes for a takedown in the clinch but Slay prevents it.
Cabreros tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cabreros goes for a takedown in the clinch but Slay prevents it.
Cassius Slay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nino Cabreros. Slay lands with a right to the head. Slay is pushing Cabreros up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Cabreros tries for a takedown. No joy.
A body shot lands from Slay.
Slay prevents the takedown attempt.
Cabreros swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cabreros's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Cabreros goes for a takedown in the clinch but Slay prevents it.
Slay stalling.
Cabreros takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A short left from Slay. Slay's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Slay lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round. Slay is trying to maintain a safe position but Cabreros gets an underhook and turns Slay into the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Slay. Cabreros tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Slay scores with an uppercut up the middle. Cabreros scores with a shot to the side of Slay's head. Slay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cabreros misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cabreros is trying to drag Slay to the mat but Slay just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Slay lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Stalling in the clinch from Slay.
Slay lands a hook that snaps the head of Cabreros backwards. Cabreros is working for takedown but Slay is calmly controlling the position for now. Slay prevents the takedown attempt.
Slay lands an uppercut. Cabreros takes an elbow to the forehead. Slay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Slay lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Slay - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Slay lands with a short shot to the head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Slay. Cabreros is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Slay gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Slay lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Slay lands with a light punch inside. Slay has Cabreros pushed against the cage. Slay scores with a shoulder strike. Slay is pressed up against the cage. Cabreros has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Slay down to the mat. Slay avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Slay fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cabreros ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slay moves away. Slay connects with a nice looking jab.
Cassius Slay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Cabreros drops his hands momentarily and Slay takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Slay blocks a leg kick. Slay leaves Cabreros with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Cabreros on the wrong end of a nice jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cabreros waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slay. Cabreros swings away with a body shot that misses
and Slay counters with a right hand to the body. Slay wants to clinch up but Cabreros keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Slay tries to close the distance and clinch but Cabreros swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Cabreros misses with a looping right. Slay is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Horrible takedown by Cabreros or perhaps it was just good defense by Slay which made him look bad. Cabreros thows a left - swing and a miss! Cabreros throws a push kick but Slay slaps the foot to one side. Cassius Slay is winning the standup battle so far. Slay fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cabreros. Slay has taken the fight to the clinch.
Slay throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cabreross head. Cabreros's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Cabreros takes a shot to the head. Cabreros wants a takedown but no success here.
Slay blocks an uppercut.
Slay pressing his opponent against the cage. Cabreros changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Slay fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cabreros fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Slay avoids it really well and circles away. Slay lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Cabreros misses with a body kick. Cabreros is looking to score with low kicks. Slay cracks Cabreros with a good jab. Cabreros digs a good hook to Slay's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cabreros throws a predictable looking body shot
and Slay counters with a lovely straight right hand! Slay is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Slay fails in his attempt to clinch. Cabreros changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Slay looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cassius Slay clearly takes that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cabreros throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cabreros lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Cabreros throws a front kick that sends Slay stumbling back into the cage. Cabreros throws a body kick the misses and Slay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Cabreros gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Cabreros takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A low kick from Cabreros is predictable there and Slay counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Slay wants to clinch. Slay chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cabreros can pounce on him.
Cabreros is trying hard to land a takedown here. Slay sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Slay lands with a hook. Cabreros tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Cabreros is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cabreros connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Slay takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cabreros shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Slay is looking to control Cabreros's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Slay avoid being mounted? Slay moves into full guard.
Slay seems keen to control Cabreros's posture. Slay can't keep his opponent in guard - Cabreros advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Slay gets back to full guard.
Slay is trying to keep Cabreros in close.
Cabreros landing with the ground and pound. Cabreros loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Cabreros throwing strikes from guard but Slay blocks nicely. Cabreros controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cabreros wants to control from the top but Slay keeps moving. Cabreros working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Cabreros shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Slay defends it nicely. Cassius Slay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nino Cabreros. Slay doesn't manage to clinch there - Cabreros circles away.
Cabreros misses with a jab to the body
and Slay counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Cabreros tries a body shot but Slay blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Cabreros gets through Slay's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Cabreros tries to score a body lock takedown but Slay shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Slay looking to stall.
Cabreros lands a body punch in the clinch. Cabreros has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Slay avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Slay lands with a short head shot on the inside. Slay lands a body shot in the clinch.
Slay gets underhooks to prevent Cabreros's takedown attempt.
Cabreros lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Slay or not. Slay gets underhooks to prevent Cabreros's takedown attempt.
Cabreros is working for takedown but Slay is calmly controlling the position for now. Slay works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Slay lands a hook that snaps the head of Cabreros backwards. Slay lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Slay pressing his opponent against the cage. Cabreros takes a knee to the side of the body. Slay lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Slay is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Slay scores with a shoulder strike. Cabreros tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slay's elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cassius Slay had his way with Nino Cabreros in that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Cabreros looks for a takedown but Slay sprawls well. Cabreros swings and misses with a shot to the body and Slay counters with a low kick, right behind Cabreros 's knee. Cabreros shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Slay pinned against the cage. Slay gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. A lazy body kick from Cabreros and Slay counters with a stiff right hand. Slay buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cabreros fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Cassius Slay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nino Cabreros. Slay tries to clinch up but Cabreros circles away and keeps his distance. Slay clinches with his opponent.
Cabreros doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slay stalling in the clinch but Cabreros improves position. Slay gets underhooks to prevent Cabreros's takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slay. Slay lands a body punch in the clinch. Cabreros is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? A quick uppercut on the inside from Slay. Slay slows down the pace here.
Cassius Slay has scored more points in the clinch so far. Still in the clinch, Slay scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Slay lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cabreros backwards. Cabreros swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slay lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Cabreros goes for a takedown in the clinch but Slay prevents it.
Slay lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Cabreros tries for a takedown. No joy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slay. Slay throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cabreross head. Slay presses Cabreros against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Slay lands a hook to the side of the head. Slay stalling the fight.
Cabreros can't get the takedown.
Slay pushes Cabreros back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Cabreros has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Slay avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Slay. Slay is struggling to control the position. Slay blocks an uppercut.
Cabreros letting Slay take a breather here. Slay prevents a body shot from Cabreros. Slay lands with a left to the head. Slay with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Slay makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Slay connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cabreros's face.
Cabreros works on Slay's body with a couple of short punches. Cabreros has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Slay avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Cabreros is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Slay gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Slay scores with a hook to the body. Slay gets through Cabreros's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A knee to the head by Slay.
A shot in the inside from Slay. Cabreros goes for a takedown attempt but Slay pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Slay drives through and clinches with Cabreros against the cage.
Cabreros fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cabreros tries for a takedown but Slay manages to get underhooks.
Slay is leaning against Cabreros and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Slay lands a hook that snaps the head of Cabreros backwards. Slay working some nice short punches in the clinch. A short right from Slay. A quick uppercut on the inside from Slay.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A shot in the inside from Slay. Slay lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Cabreros takes a shot to the head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slay creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Slay lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cabreros backwards. A short left from Slay. Slay lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cabreros backwards. Cabreros lands a left hand.
Slay wants to stall.
A short right from Cabreros. Cabreros goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slay gets underhooks to prevent Cabreros's takedown attempt.
Slay gets underhooks to prevent Cabreros's takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Slay.
Slay will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cabreros up against the cage. Slay is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Cabreros struggles to land a body shot inside as Slay controls his hands.
Slay lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Slay is looking to control Cabreros's arms but Cabreros gets an underhook and turns him. Now Slay has his back to the cage. Cabreros working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Nino Cabreros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. A short uppercut from Slay. Cabreros is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Slay pulls him back up using the underhooks. Slay lands a nice uppercut. Slay prevents a body shot from Cabreros. Slay scores with a shot to the side of Cabreros's head. Slay lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cabreros backwards. A nice left hand lands by Slay.
Slay digs a right hand underneath Cabreros's ribcage. Cabreros let out a lung full of air as it connected. Slay gets through Cabreros's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Slay. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cabreros. Cabreros has Slay pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Slay manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Cassius Slay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Slay leaning his opponent against the cage. The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Slay for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cabreros drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cabreros misses with a hook from the clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Slay.
And that's the end of the fight! Cassius Slay showed his dominance in that final round. I think Slay 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 William Peck scores the fight 49:45 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 49:46 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cassius Slay! Cassius Slay retains his lightweight title!
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