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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Mifsud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pawel Ufcowski jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ufcowski jr has chosen Slipknot - Duality as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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170 cm
35
145 lbs
30 - 13 - 0 |
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183 cm
29
166 lbs
25 - 10 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine |
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Excellent grappler
World class 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
30 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Mifsud! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
25 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Pawel Ufcowski jr! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mifsud bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Ufcowski jr misses with a head kick.
Ufcowski jr jabs Mifsud to the body, keeping him at a distance. Mifsud tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ufcowski jr swats him away and circles back towards the center. Ufcowski jr scores with a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ufcowski jr, right into the meat.
Mifsud seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Mifsud connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Ufcowski jr throws a sloppy head kick and Mifsud moves out of range easily. Ufcowski jr cracks Mifsud with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. A slapping body kick lands there for Ufcowski jr. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ufcowski jr. Mifsud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ufcowski jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Mifsud. Ufcowski jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mifsud is fending him off so far but Ufcowski jr persists. Nope, Mifsud circles away and we're back to standing. A jab from Mifsud finds it's way through Ufcowski jr's defenses. Ufcowski jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mifsud pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Ufcowski jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Ufcowski jr throws a series of punches but Mifsud moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. A swing and a miss from Ufcowski jr. Ufcowski jr throws a good cross that connects.
Ufcowski jr slips a jab from Mifsud. Ufcowski jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mifsud moves away. Mifsud throws a solid leg kick but Ufcowski jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mifsud. Ufcowski jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mifsud to score with a decent uppercut. Mifsud misses with a double jab
and Ufcowski jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Mifsud on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Mifsud on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Ufcowski jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Mifsud throws a series of punches but Ufcowski jr avoids them all with ease. Ufcowski jr misses with a low kick. Ufcowski jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Mifsud is just out of range. Mifsud misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mifsud closes the distance and lands a one-two. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ufcowski jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Ufcowski jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Mifsud walks into a left hand. A good leg kick by Ufcowski jr. Ufcowski jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Mifsud throws a front kick aimed at Ufcowski jr's knee but Ufcowski jr avoids it well. Mifsud moves away from the strike by Ufcowski jr. Ufcowski jr closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Ufcowski jr prevents Mifsud from improving his position. Ufcowski jr wants to pass to mount but Mifsud is defending the position. Ufcowski jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mifsud is trying to maintain the position but Ufcowski jr is very close to passing his half guard. Ufcowski jr stalling away here and it's allowed Mifsud to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Mifsud keeping full guard, as Ufcowski jr tries to pass. Mifsud looking for a sweep. Not yet Mifsud, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ufcowski jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Ufcowski jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mifsud swivels though and keeps the full guard. Mifsud keeping moving, preventing Ufcowski jr from controlling successfully. Mifsud might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Ufcowski jr sitting in guard, not really doing much. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Pawel Ufcowski jr. Mifsud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pawel Ufcowski jr dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ufcowski jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ufcowski jr motions for Mifsud to come forward. Ufcowski jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Ufcowski jr lands with a nice body kick. Mifsud lands a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ufcowski jr. Mifsud tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Ufcowski jr has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Mifsud misses with a looping left. Ufcowski jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mifsud checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Ufcowski jr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Mifsud misses with a straight right. A jab from Mifsud misses. Ufcowski jr digs a good body shot into Mifsud's ribs. Ufcowski jr connects with a leg kick. Mifsud looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Ufcowski jr lands a right hook to the body.
Ufcowski jr closes the distance and lands a one-two. This has been an exciting period of action! A punch combination from Mifsud misses. Mifsud misses with a straight right. Michael Mifsud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mifsud fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ufcowski jr on the side of the head. Ufcowski jr throws a right and a left that Mifsud avoids nicely. Mifsud takes a kick to the side of the head. Mifsud fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ufcowski jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Ufcowski jr thumps Mifsud with a low kick. Mifsud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ufcowski jr. Ufcowski jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Mifsud thows a body shot but no joy. Good work by Mifsud as he checks the leg kick. Ufcowski jr misses the shot to the body. Ufcowski jr lands a lovely overhand right. Pawel Ufcowski jr seems to be getting the better of the standup. Mifsud fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mifsud scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Mifsud fails to land with a series of punches.
Mifsud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ufcowski jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. 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! Mifsud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ufcowski jr sees it coming and avoids it easily. Ufcowski jr misses the jab. Mifsud scores with a jab to the head.
Ufcowski jr thuds a left hand into Mifsud's body. Ufcowski jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Ufcowski jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ufcowski jr tests Mifsud's chin there with a solid looking shot. Nice defenses there by Mifsud. Ufcowski jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mifsud's waist but Mifsud gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ufcowski jr off to one side. Ufcowski jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Mifsud is just out of range. Mifsud misses with a low kick. Ufcowski jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mifsud is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Ufcowski jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mifsud. Mifsud walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ufcowski jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ufcowski jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ufcowski jr scores with the left hand. Mifsud knows he should have avoided that one. Ufcowski jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Mifsud thows a left - swing and a miss! Ufcowski jr throws a leg kick that is checked and Mifsud counters with a nice uppercut. A slow jab from Ufcowski jr misses its intended target. Ufcowski jr throws a low kick but Mifsud avoids it. Mifsud looks to land a body kick but Ufcowski jr moved away. Mifsud avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Mifsud throws a head kick but Ufcowski jr moves out of range.
Ufcowski jr lands an overhand right. Ufcowski jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mifsud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ufcowski jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A big left from Ufcowski jr misses. A solid body kick from Ufcowski jr. Ufcowski jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mifsud takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Decent striking displayed by Mifsud there. Ufcowski jr takes a swing at Mifsud's ribcage but misses. A jab from Mifsud misses. Mifsud tries to clinch but Ufcowski jr moves out of range. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mifsud, right into the meat.
Ufcowski jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Mifsud throws a leg kick that misses. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Mifsud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr lands with a cross. Ufcowski jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mifsud is out of range. A leg kick checked by Mifsud. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pawel Ufcowski jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Mifsud's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice defenses there by Mifsud. Mifsud staying out of range there. Mifsud throws a low kick but Ufcowski jr moves out of range easily. Ufcowski jr misses with a low kick.
Mifsud takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Mifsud throws a leg kick but Ufcowski jr sees it coming and checks it nicely. Ufcowski jr misses with a body shot.
Ufcowski jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mifsud checks it well. Jab, jab by Ufcowski jr - just one landing. Mifsud tries to clinch up. Some wild striking there from Mifsud.
Ufcowski jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ufcowski jr scores with a jab to the head.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mifsud enables Ufcowski jr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mifsud manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mifsud keeping moving, preventing Ufcowski jr from controlling successfully. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ufcowski jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Mifsud tries to land a sweep but no joy. Mifsud being controlled here, momentarily. Mifsud looking for a guillotine here but Ufcowski jr defends easily.
Mifsud wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ufcowski jr trying to control but Mifsud is working from the bottom. Ufcowski jr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mifsud haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pawel Ufcowski jr has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Ufcowski jr lands a nice shot that snaps Mifsud's head back.
Ufcowski jr looks to land a body kick but Mifsud moved away. Ufcowski jr misses the shot to the body. Nice cross by Ufcowski jr. Mifsud takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ufcowski jr scores with the left hand. Mifsud knows he should have avoided that one. Mifsud swings for the body but Ufcowski jr moves out of range.
Mifsud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mifsud fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Ufcowski jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Ufcowski jr punishes Mifsud's body with a nice straight punch. Mifsud misses with a leg kick. Mifsud tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Mifsud takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Ufcowski jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Ufcowski jr fails with a takedown attempt. Ufcowski jr misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Good exchange - Ufcowski jr coming out on top. Ufcowski jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mifsud in his tracks. Ufcowski jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ufcowski jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Ufcowski jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A nice combination there by Mifsud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ufcowski jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Mifsud stuffs the takedown attempt from Ufcowski jr. Ufcowski jr gets slowly back to his feet. Ufcowski jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Ufcowski jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Mifsud. Ufcowski jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Mifsud fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good leg kick by Ufcowski jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mifsud lands with an uppercut that bounces Ufcowski jr off the cage and back into range. Mifsud tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ufcowski jr paws at him with a jab and circles away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pawel Ufcowski jr really dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Ufcowski jr throws a head kick but Mifsud moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Mifsud blocks the leg kick.
Ufcowski jr thows a body kick. Mifsud tries to catch it but that hurt him. Mifsud throws a lazy head kick and Ufcowski jr counters with a lovely shot to the body. Ufcowski jr checks a leg kick. Mifsud has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ufcowski jr. Mifsud connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ufcowski jr momentarily.
Ufcowski jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Ufcowski jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Mifsud checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ufcowski jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Ufcowski jr. Those never looked like landing. Mifsud moves into range and clinches up with Ufcowski jr. Ufcowski jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ufcowski jr misses with the head strike.
Mifsud scores with a knee to the head.
Ufcowski jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A frustrated look appears on Ufcowski jr's face as he tries to break the clinch. Mifsud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ufcowski jr is looking to control Mifsud's arms but Mifsud gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ufcowski jr has his back to the cage. Mifsud blocks an uppercut.
Ufcowski jr blocking some punches.
Mifsud blocks an uppercut.
Ufcowski jr misses with a body punch.
Ufcowski jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Mifsud lands a nice hook to Ufcowski jr's body. Ufcowski jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Ufcowski jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Mifsud. Mifsud checks the leg kick. Mifsud throws a front kick aimed at Ufcowski jr's knee but Ufcowski jr avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mifsud throws a right and a left that both miss. Ufcowski jr throws a hook but Mifsud avoids it easily. Ufcowski jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Ufcowski jr is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Nice body kick there by Mifsud. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ufcowski jr. Some bone on bone action there as Mifsud checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. 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! Ufcowski jr blocks a leg kick. Ufcowski jr misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Mifsud there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ufcowski jr. Michael Mifsud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pawel Ufcowski jr. A slapping leg kick lands for Mifsud.
Ufcowski jr blocks a leg kick. Mifsud ducks under a wild hook from Ufcowski jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ufcowski jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Ufcowski jr closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Mifsud tries to get to full guard but Ufcowski jr has control of the leg. Ufcowski jr is trying to control. Mifsud wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Ufcowski jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Mifsud wants to get back to full guard. Ufcowski jr trying to control the action but Mifsud is working from the bottom. Mifsud trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ufcowski jr controlling the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Pawel Ufcowski jr hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Ufcowski jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Mifsud in the body. Mifsud is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A big left from Mifsud misses. Ufcowski jr shoots in for a double leg but Mifsud sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Ufcowski jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mifsud. Ufcowski jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Mifsud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mifsud takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mifsud pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ufcowski jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Pawel Ufcowski jr will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mifsud pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ufcowski jr is out of range and Mifsud settles back down. Mifsud looks to land a combination but Ufcowski jr avoids it well. Ufcowski jr lands a jab. Ufcowski jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ufcowski jr lands a head kick!
Jab by Ufcowski jr. Ufcowski jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mifsud on the side of the head. Mifsud looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Ufcowski jr scores with a body shot.
Mifsud is looking to score with low kicks. Mifsud avoids the head kick by Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr lands a right hook to the body.
Ufcowski jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Mifsud sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. A frustrated look appears on Ufcowski jr's face as he tries to break the clinch. Mifsud scores with a nice hook to the head. Mifsud gets through Ufcowski jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Ufcowski jr slows down the pace here.
Ufcowski jr manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Ufcowski jr is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Mifsud postures up.
Mifsud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ufcowski jr is keeping the position for now. Mifsud throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Ufcowski jr pulls Mifsud in close to his closed guard and prevents Mifsud from doing any damage or advancing position. Mifsud in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Michael Mifsud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mifsud wants to control from the top but Ufcowski jr keeps moving. Mifsud wants to pass the guard but Ufcowski jr is keeping the position. Mifsud is working hard here to advance position. Mifsud postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Mifsud preventing the sweep. Ufcowski jr working a defensive guard here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Mifsud lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ufcowski jr keeps the fight on the outside. Mifsud misses with a body punch
and Ufcowski jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Ufcowski jr lands a really nice looking cross but Mifsud seems unphased.
Good work by Mifsud as he checks the leg kick. Ufcowski jr throws out a leg kick but Mifsud moves out of range and Ufcowski jr only half commits. Mifsud is looking to clinch but Ufcowski jr is avoiding it.
Ufcowski jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mifsud moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Mifsud throws a hook but Ufcowski jr blocks it. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ufcowski jr. Ufcowski jr stalks Mifsud and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mifsud's face. Mifsud staggers backwards, shaken. Pawel Ufcowski jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Some bone on bone action there as Ufcowski jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Ufcowski jr scores with a jab. Mifsud acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Donk. Ufcowski jr catches Mifsud right on the button with a cross. Ufcowski jr tests Mifsud's chin there with a solid looking shot. Ufcowski jr scores with a shot to the body.
Ufcowski jr 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. Ufcowski jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mifsud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ufcowski jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Mifsud. Ufcowski jr throws a nice inside leg kick. Mifsud slips a jab from Ufcowski jr. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ufcowski jr scores with a nice strike. Ufcowski jr slips under a jab. Ufcowski jr on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Pawel Ufcowski jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Ufcowski jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 45:50 Judge William Peck scores the fight 45:50 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pawel Ufcowski jr! Pawel Ufcowski jr is the new lightweight champion! Pawel Ufcowski jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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