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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Karnak Mandazur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jie Liu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Liu's choice of entrance music: The Cinematic Orchestra ft. Roots Manuva - All Things To All Men. This should be a great matchup!
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182 cm
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155 lbs
34 - 7 - 0 |
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173 cm
32
162 lbs
29 - 11 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
34 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karnak Mandazur! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
29 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jie Liu! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Liu misses with a kick to the body.
Liu cracks Mandazur with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Mandazur tries to clinch up but Liu circles away and keeps his distance. Liu throws a looping overhand right but Mandazur ducks down to avoid it. Mandazur walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Liu swings for the body but Mandazur moves out of range.
Mandazur lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Liu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mandazur sees it coming and avoids it easily. Mandazur moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mandazur smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. We've been told by Mandazur's head coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mandazur motions for Liu to come forward. Mandazur throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Mandazur lands with a cross. Liu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mandazur. That did some damage! Karnak Mandazur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mandazur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liu. Mandazur throws an ugly left hook that misses
so Liu counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mandazur trying to control the position here. Liu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mandazur pulls Liu in to control the position. Liu is looking to work some ground and pound but Mandazur has wrist control. Liu wants to pass the guard but Mandazur is keeping the position. Mandazur keeping moving, preventing Liu from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Liu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mandazur. A low kick from Liu misses and Mandazur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Liu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mandazur connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Liu scrambles back to his feet. Liu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Mandazur throws a wild body kick that Liu sees coming a mile off. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Liu. Mandazur shrugs it off though. 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! Liu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mandazur is out of range and Liu settles back down. Liu takes a body punch but keeps moving. Liu throws an off balance right hand
and Mandazur counters with a stiff right hand. A chopping leg kick lands by Liu. Mandazur throws a low kick but it's checked well by Liu. Mandazur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Liu misses with an attempted mid kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Liu. Liu walks into a jab. Mandazur avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Liu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Liu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mandazur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Liu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mandazur sees it coming and avoids it easily. A solid leg kick lands there for Liu.
Mandazur lands an overhand right. Liu looks to throw the jab but Mandazur is out of range. Mandazur tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Liu checks a leg kick. Liu misses with a body shot.
Mandazur throws a sloppy head kick and Liu moves out of range easily. Mandazur throws a shot to the body.
Liu misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Mandazur. Mandazur takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Mandazur is looking to clinch. Mandazur fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Liu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four 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! Mandazur misses with a leg kick and Liu counters with a shoot takedown. Mandazur fights it but they end up in guard. Mandazur is pulling down on Liu's head to control his posture. Mandazur has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Liu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Mandazur wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Mandazur looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Liu wants to pass the guard but Mandazur is keeping the position. 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. Karnak Mandazur wasn't doing enough on the ground. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Liu thuds his shin into the meat of Mandazur's side. Mandazur tried to score with a low kick but Liu checks it. Mandazur thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Liu if he has to take too many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Karnak Mandazur will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Liu 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. Mandazur throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Mandazur is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Mandazur throws a body shot but no joy. Liu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Mandazur checks a leg kick. Mandazur throws a quick inside leg kick. Liu walks into a stiff left hand from Mandazur. Liu swings for the body but Mandazur moves out of range.
Liu moves out of range of the leg kick from Mandazur. Mandazur wants to clinch up but Liu keeps it at a distance. Mandazur wants to clinch. Liu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Liu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. This has been an exciting period of action! Liu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mandazur finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mandazur takes a jab right on the kisser.
Liu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Liu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Liu. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Liu checks a leg kick. Liu is looking to land body kicks. Mandazur scores with a spinning back kick! Liu scores with a nice body kick.
Mandazur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it. Mandazur misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mandazur motions for Liu to come forward. Mandazur throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Nice uppercut lands for Mandazur. That snapped Liu's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Liu throws a hook but Mandazur avoids it easily. Liu misses with a leg kick and Liu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mandazur throws a body kick that misses. Liu feints and then cracks Mandazur's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mandazur down. Mandazur slips under a jab from Liu. Liu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mandazur stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Liu moves out of range as Mandazur throws a body kick.
Mandazur tries to clinch but Liu moves out of range. Liu misses with a hook. Mandazur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Liu tries to land a front kick but Mandazur steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Mandazur 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. A chopping leg kick lands by Mandazur. Liu is looking to score with low kicks. Liu drops his hands momentarily and Mandazur takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Liu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mandazur. Liu keeps Mandazur at a distance using the push kick. Mandazur avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Liu misses the shot to the body. Mandazur misses with a leg kick and Liu counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mandazur's guard now. Liu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mandazur swivels though and keeps the full guard. Mandazur has Liu pulled in close to control his posture. Mandazur controls Liu momentarily but Liu frees himself. Liu with a flurry of punches that miss. Liu is looking to work some ground and pound but Mandazur has wrist control. Liu wants to pass the guard but Mandazur is keeping the position. Mandazur looking to control.
Liu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mandazur looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Mandazur keeping full guard, as Liu tries to pass.
Karnak Mandazur has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Mandazur dips to his left and cracks Liu with an uppercut! Liu misses with a low kick. A shot to the liver by Mandazur. Beautiful body shot. Mandazur connects with a nice looking jab.
Mandazur throws a head kick but Liu moves out of range.
Liu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Liu avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Mandazur is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Liu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karnak Mandazur dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mandazur tests Liu's chin there with a solid looking shot. Liu cracks the inside of Mandazur's front leg. Liu misses with a low kick. Good leg kick by Liu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Liu scoring well with a low kick there.
Mandazur looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range. Mandazur is looking to slow Liu down with leg kicks. Mandazur fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Liu, pushing him back against the cage. Liu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Liu blocks an uppercut.
Liu tries to break the clinch but Mandazur is controlling the position. Mandazur working aggressively here.
Mandazur lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Liu tightens his grip and picks Mandazur up, before dumping him to the ground. Mandazur manages to land in guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mandazur controlling the position. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Liu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round. Mandazur working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Liu. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Liu throws a big elbow that misses. Liu is looking to work some ground and pound but Mandazur has wrist control. Mandazur has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Mandazur is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Liu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Liu wants to control from the top but Mandazur keeps moving. Mandazur is adopting a defensive guard. Jie Liu has got the better of the ground game so far. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Liu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mandazur is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mandazur controlling the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Karnak Mandazur wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Mandazur getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Mandazur is looking to land body kicks. Mandazur lands a front kick. Mandazur throws a front kick aimed at Liu's knee but Liu avoids it well. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Liu. Mandazur tries to clinch there but Liu circles away.
Mandazur 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. 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! Mandazur throws a body kick that misses and Liu counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Liu. Liu lands a couple of elbows. Liu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Liu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Liu wants to control from the top but Mandazur keeps moving. Liu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Liu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mandazur's head. Liu being controlled here momentarily. Liu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Mandazur pulls Liu in close to prevent any damage. Mandazur looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Karnak Mandazur wasn't doing enough on the ground. Mandazur gets in close and instigates a clinch. Mandazur swings wildly with an uppercut but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it. Mandazur misses with a hook from the clinch. Mandazur tries to throw a body punch but Liu avoids it by throwing Mandazur back against the cage. Liu misses with a short punch on the inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liu. Mandazur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mandazur throws a punch but it's blocked by Liu. Liu tries to stall but Mandazur uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mandazur creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Liu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mandazurs head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A nice left hand lands by Liu.
Good body shot from Mandazur.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Liu misses with a hook from the clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Liu. Liu lands a hook to the side of the head. Liu breaks the clinch.
Liu needs to keep his hands up - Mandazur had a free shot at his head there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jie Liu just about did enough to take it. That's time! Back to the action!
Liu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Liu scores with a head kick. Mandazur tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Mandazur fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Liu. Liu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Liu throws a half hearted mid kick. Liu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mandazur was well out of range. Poor timing from Liu. Liu misses with a body shot.
A jab from Mandazur does it's job there. Mandazur throws out a leg kick but Liu moves out of range and Mandazur only half commits. Liu throws a leg kick but Mandazur sees it coming and checks it nicely. Mandazur keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mandazur throws the kick towards the body but Liu avoids it. Mandazur scores with a jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Liu's corner calls for a 1-2. Liu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Mandazur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
That's one minute gone in the round. Liu misses with a low kick.
Mandazur looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Liu tries to move into range but Mandazur moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Liu checks a low kick from Mandazur. Mandazur avoids the head kick by Liu.
Mandazur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mandazur tries to clinch but Liu moves out of range. Liu slips a straight right by Mandazur. Liu lands with a nice body kick. Liu avoids the body shot from Mandazur.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Liu. A nice inside leg kick there by Mandazur. That's going to slow Liu down. Mandazur needs to keep his hands up - Liu had a free shot at his head there. Mandazur is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mandazur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it. Liu lands with a right hand. That kick from Liu tenderised Mandazur's leg. Mandazur is trying to keep his angry face on. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Liu throws a low kick but Mandazur moves out of range easily. A low kick from Liu misses and Mandazur counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Liu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mandazur connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Mandazur checks a leg kick. Liu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Liu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Liu lands a glancing blow to the side of Mandazur's head. Liu scores with a spinning back kick! A solid leg kick lands there for Mandazur.
Liu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Mandazur does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Liu scores with a head kick.
Mandazur wants to clinch. Mandazur avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Karnak Mandazur is winning the standup battle so far. Liu lands with a right hand. A good leg kick by Mandazur. Mandazur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mandazur crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Liu - the referee stops the clock and Mandazur gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Liu. Mandazur manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. A big left from Mandazur misses. Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Liu is looking to land body kicks. Liu lands with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mandazur walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. A jab from Mandazur misses. Mandazur pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Mandazur lands a head shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mandazur misses the jab. Liu throws a big shot that misses. Mandazur throws a push kick but Liu slaps the foot to one side. Liu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mandazur checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Mandazur fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Liu checks it well. Mandazur avoids the body shot from Liu.
Mandazur takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Liu takes a shot right to the bread basket. A kick lands to the mid section there for Liu. Liu misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Karnak Mandazur will probably get the nod. 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. This is the final round!
Liu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mandazur has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Mandazur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Liu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Mandazur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Liu throws out the jab. Mandazur takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Liu throws a lazy right hand but Mandazur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Mandazur moves forwards but Liu connects with a nice, crisp jab. Liu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Mandazur avoids the body shot from Liu.
Mandazur scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Mandazur blocks the body kick.
Mandazur throws a shot from downtown. Liu moves away and avoids it. Liu moves out of range of the strikes. Mandazur moves out of range as Liu throws a body kick.
Liu connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Liu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Liu takes a body punch but keeps moving. Mandazur missing with a left hand there. Liu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Mandazur throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Mandazur moves out of range of the body kick from Liu.
Mandazur throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Liu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. A clash of legs there as Mandazur blocks the low kick. Liu missing with a left hand there. Mandazur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Mandazur scores with a push kick. Liu is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mandazur - that will leave a mark!
Liu connects with an inside leg kick. Mandazur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Mandazur throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mandazur, right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action! Mandazur connects with a solid leg kick. Liu takes a swing at Mandazur's ribcage but misses. Liu throws a nice head kick!
Liu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Mandazur moves out of range of the leg kick from Liu. Liu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Jie Liu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mandazur wants to slow Liu down by chopping away at his legs. Mandazur misses with a looping right. Liu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Liu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Mandazur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Liu. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mandazur.
Mandazur tries to land a leg kick but Liu saw it coming and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Liu misses with an uppercut. Mandazur saw that one coming. Liu lands with a straight right. Mandazur didn't see that one coming. Mandazur is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Mandazur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Mandazur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mandazur scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Mandazur scores with a jab to the head.
Liu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Liu scores with a spinning back kick! Liu moves into range and connects with a jab. Mandazur fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Liu swats away the attempt to clinch by Mandazur. Mandazur fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Liu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Liu misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mandazur takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Mandazur punishes Liu's body with a nice straight punch. Liu scores with a shot to the body.
Liu takes a swing at Mandazur's ribcage but misses. Liu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Mandazur throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Liu's head. Mandazur throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Liu. Mandazur defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand. Mandazur blocks a low kick nicely. Mandazur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Liu loads up on a big right hand but Mandazur slips the punch. Mandazur checks a leg kick nicely. Liu throws a hook but Mandazur avoids it easily. Mandazur lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
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 Karnak Mandazur. I think Mandazur 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:47 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Karnak Mandazur! In his post fight interview, Karnak Mandazur gave a big smile as he said 'Was it all you hoped for and more?'.
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