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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lang Langston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 cm
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180 lbs
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183 cm
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170 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thiago Machida! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lang Langston! The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Langston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Machida counters with a stiff right hand. Langston misses with an uppercut
and Machida counters with a stiff right hand. Machida cracks Langston with a right hand to the side of the head. Langston swings widly with a right hand
and Machida counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Langston thinking. Machida misses with a shot to the body and Langston counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Machida falls off balance throwing a combination
and Langston counters with a left and a right that stings Machida. Machida swings widly with a right hand
and Langston counters with a left and a right that stings Machida.
That's one minute gone in the round. Machida lands a nice shot to the body.
Machida misses with a right hand and Langston counters with a stiff right hand. Machida throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Langston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Machida tests Langston's chin there with a solid looking shot. Machida misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Langston throws a lazy uppercut
and Machida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Machida fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Langston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Machida counter with a right hand. Machida throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Machida jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Machida throws a right hand that misses
letting Langston counter with a right hand. Langston slips a jab and a cross from Machida.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice jab there from Langston. Machida throws a poor cross that misses
and Langston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Langston misses with a lunging right hand
and Machida counters with a right hand to the body. Langston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Machida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A jab lands there for Langston. Machida fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Machida misses with a double jab
and Langston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Machida lands with an uppercut that bounces Langston off the ropes and back into rage. Machida rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Langston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Langston misses the shot to the body. Thiago Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Machida slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Machida misses with a wild combination.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Langston moves forwards but Machida connects with a nice, crisp jab. Machida throws an off balance right hand
and Langston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Langston throws an off balance right hand
and Langston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Good exchange - Machida coming out on top. Langston misses with a hook
enabling Machida to counter with a crisp jab. Langston throws a lazy uppercut
and Machida counters with a left and a right that stings Langston.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Langston misses with an uppercut
and Machida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Langston misses with a double jab
and Machida counters with a lovely straight right hand! Machida lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Langston backs up against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Machida rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Langston counters with a straight right hand. Langston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machida moves away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Langston throws an off balance right hand
and Machida counters with a three punch combo that has Langston backing up. Langston nods at Machida to acknowledge the strikes. Langston scores with the left hand. Machida knows he should have avoided that one. Machida throws a series of punches but Langston avoids them all with ease. Machida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Langston was well out of range. Poor timing from Machida. Langston misses with a combination
and Machida counters with a stiff right hand. Machida misses with a hook
and Langston counters with a nice uppercut.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Machida just misses with a punch to the body.
Langston takes one on the button. Langston thuds his right hand into Machida's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Langston swings widly with a right hand
and Machida counters with a one-two to the body. Machida takes a swing at Langston's ribcage but misses. Langston misses with a hook
and Machida counters with a left and a right that stings Langston.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Langston misses with a left hand and Machida counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Langston thinking. Langston is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Machida. Machida works over Langston's head and body with a nice combination. Machida misses with a lunging right hand
and Langston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Langston misses with a hook
and Machida counters with a nice body shot. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Machida works the jab nicely. Machida misses with a jab to the body
and Langston counters with a nice uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Machida dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Machida lands the left hand. Langston connects with a nice looking jab.
Machida thuds his right hand into Langston's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Machida misses with a lunging right hand
and Langston counters with a stiff right hand. Machida misses with a left hand and Langston counters with a nice uppercut. Machida throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Langston to counter with a crisp jab. Langston throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Machida stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Thiago Machida is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Machida swings widly with a right hand
and Langston counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Langston might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Machida misses with the combination.
Machida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Langston manages to avoid it. Langston digs a good hook to Machida's body.
Langston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machida counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Machida misses with a hook
and Langston counters with a right hand to the body. Langston throws a lazy uppercut
and Machida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Machida on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. No joy there for Machida, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Langston throws a poor cross that misses
and Machida counters with a one-two to the body. Machida misses with a right hand and Langston counters with a stiff right hand. Langston throws a lazy uppercut
and Machida counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Langston looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range. Langston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Langston misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Machida to counter with a crisp jab. Langston lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Machida throws a lazy uppercut
and Langston counters with a left and a right that stings Machida. Machida throws a lazy uppercut
and Langston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Machida avoids the body shot from Langston.
Langston lands with a straight right. Machida didn't see that one coming. Langston lands a two punch combo.
Langston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machida was well out of range. Poor timing from Langston. Machida cracks Langston with a right hand to the side of the head. Machida throws an off balance right hand
and Langston counters with a nice uppercut.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Langston throws a right hand that misses
and Machida counters with a straight right hand. Langston misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Machida to counter with a crisp jab. Machida swings widly with a right hand
and Langston counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Machida thinking. Machida is working the combinations to good effect here. Langston throws a lazy uppercut
and Machida counters with a three punch combo that has Langston backing up. Langston nods at Machida to acknowledge the strikes. Langston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machida throws an off balance right hand
and Langston counters with a series of strikes. Machida will be more careful next time no doubt. Machida misses with a hook
and Langston counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Machida thinking.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Machida misses with a hook. Machida throws a right hand that misses
letting Langston counter with a right hand. Langston avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Langston looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range. Langston throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Machida on the side of the head. Machida throws a poor cross that misses
and Langston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Langston jabs at Machida's body. Machida displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Machida misses with a series of wild punches.
Langston misses with a hook
and Machida counters with a left and a right that stings Langston. Machida misses with a looping left. Langston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Machida looks to land a right hand but Langston moved out of range. Langston swings and misses with a shot to the body and Machida counters with a one-two to the body. Langston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Machida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Langston misses with an uppercut
and Machida counters with a left to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Machida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circle momentarily. Machida darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Machida throws a looping overhand right but Langston ducks down to avoid it. Machida looks to land a combination. Langston sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Machida misses with a lunging right hand
and Langston counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Langston throws a poor cross that misses
and Machida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Machida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Langston can do to turn this around? Langston misses with a double jab
enabling Machida to counter with a crisp jab. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Langston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Machida dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Langston throws a right hand that misses
and Machida holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Langston. Machida has a couple of punches blocked by Langston.
Machida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Langston backwards. A short right from Machida on the inside. Machida lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Langston. Machida lands a right hand that snaps the head of Langston backwards. Machida works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Langston has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Machida. A short right from Machida. Langston blocking some punches.
Machida scores with a hook to the body. Machida escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Langston scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Machida smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Thiago Machida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Langston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Machida lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Machida connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Langston's hands. Machida looks to land a combination but Langston avoids it well. Langston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Langston misses with a lunging right hand
and Machida counters with a nice uppercut. Langston misses with a left hand and Machida counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Machida throws an overhand right that lands on Langston's shoulder, as Langston tries to avoid the shot. Machida throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Langston is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Machida. Langston lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Langston jabs Machida right on the nose. Machida blinks but takes it well. Machida misses with a left hand and Langston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Machida misses with a right hand enabling Langston to counter with a crisp jab. Machida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machida on the wrong end of a nice hook. Machida throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Langston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Machida rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Langston counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Machida's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Langston connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Machida scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Machida misses with a double jab
and Langston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Machida ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Langston throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Machida counter with a right hand. Machida throws an off balance right hand
and Langston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Machida cracks Langston with an open hand slap.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Langston misses with a hook
and Langston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Machida throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Langston counters with a stiff right hand. Machida swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Langston counters with a straight right hand. Langston throws a right and a left that Machida avoids nicely. Machida swings widly with a right hand
and Langston counters with a nice uppercut. Machida lands with a nice combination. Langston backs away looking to recover.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Langston takes one to the side of the head.
Machida on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Machida throws a lazy uppercut
letting Langston counter with a right hand. Machida throws out a loose jab but Langston uses good head movement to avoid it. Machida misses with a jab to the body
and Langston counters with a nice body shot. Langston has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Langston misses with a right hand and Machida counters with a stiff right hand.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Langston misses with a left hand and Machida counters with a three punch combo that has Langston backing up. Langston nods at Machida to acknowledge the strikes. A shot to the body from Machida misses and Langston makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Machida throws an off balance right hand
and Langston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Langston misses with a right hand and Machida counters with a nice uppercut. Machida throws a combination that misses and Langston counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Langston misses with a hook
enabling Machida to counter with a crisp jab.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Machida throws a lazy uppercut
and Langston counters with a stiff right hand. Langston throws a shot to the body.
Langston swings widly with a right hand
enabling Machida to counter with a crisp jab. Langston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Machida lands a slapping body shot.
Machida throws a poor cross that misses
and Langston counters with a stiff right hand.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Machida throws a poor cross that misses
and Langston counters with a stiff right hand. Machida throws a series of punches but Langston avoids them all with ease. Machida throws a poor cross that misses
and Langston counters with a one-two to the body. Langston with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Machida to score with a decent uppercut. Machida throws a poor cross that misses
letting Langston counter with a right hand. Langston throws a right hand that misses
and Machida counters with a nice uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Machida clearly takes that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Machida throws an off balance right hand
and Langston counters with a straight right hand. Machida throws a left and a right that both miss
and Langston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Langston throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Machida swings away with a body shot that misses
and Langston counters with a straight right hand. Machida swings widly with a right hand
enabling Langston to counter with a crisp jab. Machida misses with an uppercut
letting Langston counter with a right hand. Langston throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Machida to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Langston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. and Machida counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Machida falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Langston to counter with a crisp jab. Machida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machida doesn't manage to clinch there - Langston circles away.
Langston falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Machida throws a lazy uppercut
and Langston counters with a right hand to the body. Langston swings widly with a right hand
and Machida counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Langston misses with a double jab
and Machida counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Machida misses with a left hand and Langston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Langston works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Machida misses with a lunging right hand
and Langston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Machida misses with a double jab.
Langston throws a right hand that misses
and Machida counters with a nice uppercut. Langston misses with a left hand and Machida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Machida scores with a jab to the body. Machida misses with a body shot.
Machida ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Langston throws a sloppy body shot
and Machida counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Langston is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Machida misses with a combination
and Langston counters with a nice body shot.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Nice defenses there by Langston. Machida throws a poor cross that misses
and Langston counters with a nice uppercut. Machida works Langston's body with a nice hook. Langston misses with a shot to the body and Machida counters with a lovely straight right hand! Machida cracks Langston with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Machida misses with a double jab
and Langston counters with a left to the body.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Machida swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Langston counters with a nice uppercut. Machida throws a combination that misses enabling Langston to counter with a crisp jab. Machida clobbers Langston with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Langston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machida. Machida keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Machida throws a lazy uppercut
and Langston counters with a straight right hand. Langston misses with a lunging right hand
and Machida counters with a two punch combo. Langston misses with a wild body shot. Machida jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Machida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Langston.
Machida throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Machida gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Machida throws a lazy uppercut
and Langston counters with a stiff right hand. Machida rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Langston counters with a one-two to the body. Langston throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Machida counters with a left to the body. A right-left combo lands from Langston. Langston lands with a good body shot.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Machida misses with a lunging right hand
and Langston counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Machida thinking. Langston stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Machida throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Langston counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Langston throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Machida looks to land a left hand but Langston moved out of range nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Machida had his way with Lang Langston in that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Machida misses with a jab to the body
and Langston counters with a nice body shot. Langston misses with a left hand and Machida counters with a nice uppercut. Machida throws a lazy uppercut
and Langston counters with a right hand to the body. Machida cracks Langston with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. Langston misses with a hook
and Machida counters with a nice uppercut. A jab from Machida does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Langston throws a left and a right that both miss
and Machida counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Langston misses with an uppercut
and Machida counters with a nice body shot. Langston falls off balance throwing a combination
and Langston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Sloppy strikes from Machida. Those never looked like landing. Machida misses with a body punch
and Langston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Langston lands a head shot. A cross from Machida lands. Machida misses with a double jab.
Langston misses with a lunging right hand
and Machida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Machida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Langston has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Langston there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Langston throws a sloppy body shot
and Machida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Langston misses with a body punch
enabling Machida to counter with a crisp jab. Langston misses with a combination
and Machida counters with a two punch combo. Machida wants to clinch. Machida misses with a hook
and Langston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Machida misses with a hook
and Langston counters with a left and a right that stings Machida. Machida throws an off balance right hand
enabling Langston to counter with a crisp jab. Machida misses the body punch and Langston counters with a three punch combo that has Machida backing up. Machida nods at Langston to acknowledge the strikes. Langston throws a poor cross that misses
and Machida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Machida throws a right hand that misses
letting Langston counter with a right hand.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Langston misses with a lunging right hand
and Machida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Langston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Langston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machida. Machida throws a left and a right that both miss
and Langston counters with a nice uppercut. The fighters circle momentarily. Langston darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Langston misses with a left hand and Langston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's six minutes gone in the round. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Machida. Langston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machida. Machida misses with a hook. Machida misses with a hook
and Langston counters with a nice uppercut. Langston misses with a double jab
and Machida counters with a stiff right hand.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Langston thows a body shot but no joy. Langston throws a right and a left that both miss. Langston misses with a hook
and Machida counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Langston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machida. Langston swings and misses with a shot to the body and Machida counters with a left to the body. Machida throws a poor cross that misses
and Langston counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Langston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machida counters with a three punch combo that has Langston backing up. Langston nods at Machida to acknowledge the strikes. Langston misses with an uppercut
and Machida counters with a nice uppercut. Langston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machida counters with a left to the body. Machida is looking to clinch. Langston scores with a jab to the head.
Langston throws a lazy uppercut
and Machida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Langston scores with a nice head shot. Machida misses with a right hand letting Langston counter with a right hand. A shot to the body from Langston misses and Machida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Langston throws a lazy uppercut
and Machida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Machida misses the body punch letting Langston counter with a right hand. Lang Langston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Machida thows a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight! Thiago Machida showed his dominance in that final round. Well Machida has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Thiago Machida! Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Thiago Machida! Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Thiago Machida!
Thiago Machida wins by unanimous decision!
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FIGHT
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