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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Abu Papu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Peterson (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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152 lbs
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145 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
Granite chin
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Abu Papu! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nikolai Peterson ! The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Papu is looking to land body kicks. Peterson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Papu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Peterson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. A punch combination from Papu misses. Peterson is looking to clinch but Papu is avoiding it.
A good leg kick by Papu. Peterson 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Papu under the eye. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Peterson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Papu - the referee stops the clock and Peterson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Papu. Peterson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Papu misses with a straight left. Nikolai Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Peterson avoids the body shot from Papu.
Peterson forces Papu back against the ropes and clinches. Peterson tries to break the clinch but Papu is controlling the position. Papu breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the body from Papu misses and Peterson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Papu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Papu takes a swing at Peterson 's ribcage but misses. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Papu throws out a loose jab but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it. Peterson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Peterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Papu circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Papu throws a hook but Peterson blocks it. Papu throws a jab when Peterson was well out of range. Peterson tries to clinch up but Papu circles away and keeps his distance. Papu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peterson .
Peterson is looking to clinch. Papu pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Papu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Peterson moves in looking to clinch but Papu pushes him off. Peterson tries to clinch there but Papu circles away.
Papu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Peterson . Those never looked like landing. Peterson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Papu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peterson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Papu misses with an uppercut. Peterson saw that one coming. Papu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Papu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peterson .
Papu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Papu thumps Peterson with a low kick. Peterson defending well as Papu loads up on a big left hand. Papu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Peterson throws a hook to the side of Papu's head but Papu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Papu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Peterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Papu circles away.
Peterson darts in trying to clinch and Papu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Papu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Peterson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Peterson there as he acknowledges the shot. Papu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Peterson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Papu moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Peterson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Papu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Peterson throws a hook but Papu blocks it. Papu throws a jab but it's blocked by Peterson .
That's three minutes gone in the round. Papu getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Papu loads up on a big right hand but Peterson slips the punch. Papu misses the shot to the body. Peterson wants to clinch and Papu counters with a stiff right hand. Papu misses with a kick to the body.
Papu lands with a slapping head kick. Peterson misses with a two punch combination.
Peterson tries to clinch but Papu is having none of it. Peterson jabbing away but nothing is landing. Papu keeps Peterson at a distance using the push kick. Peterson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Papu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Peterson is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Peterson misses with a right hand and Papu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Papu keeps the fight on the outside. Papu connects with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Papu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Peterson moves away from the strike by Papu. Papu misses with a body shot.
Papu moves out of range of the strikes. Peterson punishes Papu's body with a nice straight punch. Peterson cracks Papu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. Nice straight punches there by Peterson . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Peterson . Papu lands with a cross. Papu with a nice cross. Peterson throws out a loose jab but Papu uses good head movement to avoid it. Peterson wants to clinch. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Papu paws at him with a jab and circles away. Peterson connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abu Papu dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Papu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Papu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Papu throws a sloppy head kick and Peterson moves out of range easily. Papu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Peterson 's sensitive parts. Peterson lands with an uppercut that bounces Papu off the ropes and back into range. Peterson is looking to clinch. Peterson tries to move into range but Papu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Papu lands with a nice body kick. Papu misses with an uppercut. Peterson misses with a straight left. The fighters circle momentarily. Papu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Peterson misses with an uppercut. Peterson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Papu's calf. Peterson connects with the punch. This has been an exciting period of action! Peterson tries to clinch there but Papu circles away.
Papu swats away the attempt to clinch by Peterson . Both fighters circling a little - Papu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Peterson fails in his attempt to clinch. Peterson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Papu has time to react. Peterson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Papu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Papu throws a right hand that Peterson ducks under and follows up with a left that Peterson also avoids with ease. Peterson tries to clinch there but Papu circles away.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Papu paws at him with a jab and circles away. Papu swats away the attempt to clinch by Peterson . Papu throws a nice head kick!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Papu - that will leave a mark!
Peterson moves in looking to clinch but Papu pushes him off. A looping hook to the body misses from Papu. Peterson does a little dance to reset his feet. Papu misses with an uppercut. Peterson saw that one coming. Peterson moves out of range as Papu strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Papu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peterson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch but Papu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Papu jabs at Peterson 's body. Papu lunges at Peterson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Peterson 's hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Peterson throws a nice looking combination but Papu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Peterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Papu.
Peterson 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. Papu tries a head kick but it misses.
Peterson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Papu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Peterson wants to clinch. Papu slips a straight right by Peterson . Peterson moves out of range as Papu strikes. Papu moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fight stays on the outside here - Peterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Peterson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Peterson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Papu throws out the jab. Papu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peterson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Papu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Peterson getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Papu throws a shot from downtown. Peterson moves away and avoids it. Peterson wants to clinch up but Papu keeps it at a distance. Jab from Peterson . Peterson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Peterson throws a leg kick and Papu counters with a head kick. Papu misses with a body shot.
Abu Papu is winning the standup battle so far. A jab from Peterson does it's job there. Peterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Papu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peterson .
That's four minutes gone in the round. Peterson throws a series of punches but Papu avoids them all with ease. Peterson is looking to clinch. Peterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peterson pushes Papu up against the ropes in a clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Papu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Peterson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Papu. Papu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peterson .
Peterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Papu.
Papu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Papu lands a right hook to the body.
Papu throws a lazy right hand but Peterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Peterson darts in trying to clinch and Papu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Peterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Papu paws at him with a jab and circles away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abu Papu dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Papu throws a hook but Peterson blocks it. Peterson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Papu circles away quickly and effectively. Peterson lands a slapping body shot.
Papu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Peterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Papu. Peterson tries to clinch but Papu is having none of it. Peterson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Peterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Papu. Peterson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Papu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Nice shot by Papu. Peterson throws a hook but Papu blocks it. Papu lands with an uppercut that bounces Peterson off the ropes and back into range. An inside leg kick from Papu misses. Papu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Papu misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round. Papu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Peterson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Peterson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Papu throws a jab but it's blocked by Peterson . Peterson instigates a clinch. Peterson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Papu stalling in the clinch but Peterson improves position. Peterson has had enough of the clinch but Papu keeps him there for the moment. Papu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Peterson up against the ropes. Peterson tries to break free but Papu pushes him back against the ropes. Papu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Papu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Papu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Papu breaks from the clinch.
Peterson is looking to clinch but Papu is avoiding it.
Papu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Papu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peterson misses with a series of wild punches.
Peterson fails in his attempt to clinch. Peterson tries to clinch up. Peterson throws a hook but Papu blocks it. Papu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Papu scores with a jab to the body. A telegraphed right hand from Papu misses the target. Peterson is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Peterson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Papu slips a jab from Peterson . Papu moves away from the strike by Peterson . Papu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Peterson tries to clinch up. Peterson scores with a sloppy right hand. Papu should have avoided that one. Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Papu paws at him with a jab and circles away. Peterson blocks a head kick by Papu.
Peterson wants to clinch up but Papu keeps it at a distance. Papu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Peterson . Peterson tries to clinch up but Papu circles away and keeps his distance. Peterson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Papu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Peterson . Peterson slips under a jab from Papu. Papu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Peterson catches Papu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Papu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peterson moves away. Nice shot lands for Papu. Peterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Peterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Papu. Peterson instigates a clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Peterson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Papu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Papu is looking to control Peterson 's arms but Peterson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Papu has his back to the ropes. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Peterson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. A short right hand to the side of the head by Papu. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Abu Papu did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Peterson slips under a jab from Papu. Peterson throws a shot from downtown. Papu moves away and avoids it. Papu moves into range and connects with a jab. Peterson moves out of range of the body kick from Papu.
Papu scores with a nice head shot. Papu swings away with a leg kick that misses. Peterson tries to clinch but fails miserably and Papu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Peterson looks to throw the jab but Papu is out of range. Peterson clobbers Papu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Peterson clinches. Peterson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Peterson . Peterson breaks from the clinch.
Papu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Peterson . A jab from Papu finds it's way through Peterson 's defenses. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Peterson lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Peterson gets in close and instigates a clinch. Peterson blocks an uppercut.
Peterson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Papu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Peterson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Papu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Papu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Peterson is defending well for now. Papu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. Papu misses with some punches.
Papu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Peterson misses with an uppercut. Peterson lands with a nice body punch. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Peterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Papu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Papu tries to move into range but Peterson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Papu throws a hook to the side of Peterson 's head but Peterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Papu lands a leg kick that knocks Peterson off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Peterson closes the distance but Papu moves to the side and Papu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Peterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Peterson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Peterson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Papu. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Papu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peterson is looking to clinch. Papu misses with a series of wild punches.
Peterson throws a looping overhand right but Papu ducks down to avoid it. Peterson is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Papu looks to land a combination but Peterson avoids it well. Peterson misses with a straight right. Peterson clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Peterson is trying to break the clinch but Papu is controlling him. Papu manages to break the clinch.
Papu sizes up Peterson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Peterson is looking to clinch but Papu is avoiding it.
Peterson throws a chopping leg kick but Papu manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Peterson tries to clinch up but Papu circles away and keeps his distance. Peterson is looking to clinch but Papu is avoiding it.
Papu checks a low kick from Peterson . Papu misses the shot to the body. Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Papu paws at him with a jab and circles away. Peterson needs to keep his hands up - Papu had a free shot at his head there. A big left from Papu misses. Peterson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Peterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Papu fails to land with a series of punches.
Papu tries to work over Peterson 's front leg with a kick but Peterson checks it. Peterson gets a clinch. Papu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Peterson gets a clinch. Peterson is trying to break the clinch but Papu has him pressed against the ropes. Peterson breaks from the clinch.
A good leg kick by Peterson . The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Peterson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Peterson forces Papu back against the ropes and clinches. Papu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peterson backwards. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Peterson tries to break free but Papu pushes him back against the ropes. Come on Papu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Papu scores with a shot to the side of Peterson 's head. Papu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Nikolai Peterson will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Peterson closes the distance and clinches. Peterson wants to break free but Papu has control.
Papu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Papu looks to score with a jab to the body but Peterson is just out of range. Peterson tries to clinch up. Papu throws a leg kick but Peterson sees it coming and checks it nicely. Papu throws a hook to the side of Peterson 's head but Peterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Peterson looks to clinch and Papu counters with an inside leg kick. A jab from Peterson does it's job there. Papu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Peterson is looking to clinch but Papu is avoiding it.
Papu slips a jab from Peterson . Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Papu swats him away and circles back towards the center. Peterson avoids a kick to the body.
Peterson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Papu throws a lazy right hand but Peterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Peterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Papu. Peterson fails to land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Peterson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Papu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Peterson 's hands. Peterson scores with a hook. Papu connects with a body shot that sends Peterson 's belly button to the back. Nice jab there from Papu. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Peterson checks a leg kick. Peterson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Papu moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Peterson tries to clinch up. Peterson tries to clinch up and Papu counters with a body kick that stops Peterson in his tracks momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Peterson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Papu's head. Peterson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Papu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Papu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Papu swings for the body but Peterson moves out of range.
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. Peterson walks into a stiff left hand from Papu. Papu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Papu connects with a solid leg kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Papu throws a nice outside leg kick. Peterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Papu moves away. Peterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Peterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Papu. Peterson misses with a wild combination.
Papu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Papu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. A head kick misses from Papu. Nikolai Peterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Peterson is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Peterson connects with a solid leg kick. Papu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peterson .
Peterson looks to throw the jab but Papu is out of range. Peterson misses with a hook. Papu misses the shot to the body. Peterson gets in close and instigates a clinch. Nikolai Peterson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Papu breaks the clinch.
Papu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peterson ducks right into an uppercut from Papu. Papu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Peterson drives through and clinches with Papu against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Papu is struggling to control the position. Papu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Papu scores with a shot to the side of Peterson 's head. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Papu missing with knees to the body.
Peterson wants to get back to striking at distance but Papu won't allow it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Papu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Peterson is trying to push Papu away but Papu has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Peterson is looking to control Papu's arms but Papu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Peterson has his back to the ropes. Peterson tries to break free but Papu pushes him back against the ropes. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Papu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Peterson 's efforts to push away. Papu working aggressively here.
Papu is looking to control Peterson 's arms but Peterson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Papu has his back to the ropes. Peterson breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Abu Papu. I think Papu 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 49:46 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 49:46 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abu Papu! Abu Papu is the new lightweight champion! A very excited looking Abu Papu 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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