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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Belcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Tefft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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187 cm
27
215 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
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180 cm
21
217 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Belcher! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Will Tefft! The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tefft looks for the body kick but Belcher saw that one coming. Sloppy strikes from Tefft. Those never looked like landing. Belcher definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Belcher throws a body punch but Tefft moves out of range. Tefft keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Belcher throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tefft's waist but Tefft gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Belcher off to one side. Tefft lands a right hook to the body.
Tefft avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tefft with a body punch. A glancing blow. Tefft stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Tefft tries to bum rush Belcher with a series of wild strikes but Belcher uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Tefft lands a nice shot to the body.
No luck for Belcher with that takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Belcher. That's going to take a lot out of him. A cross from Tefft lands. A punch combination from Tefft misses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tefft fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Belcher fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round. Belcher takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Tefft rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Belcher moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Jab from Tefft. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tefft. Tefft scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Tefft tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Belcher moves forwards but Tefft connects with a nice, crisp jab. Tefft looks to score with a jab to the body but Belcher is just out of range. Tefft throws a right hand that Belcher ducks under and follows up with a left that Belcher also avoids with ease. Tefft feints a jab promting Belcher to slip. Tefft then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Belcher slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tefft throws a one two combo.
Tefft fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belcher manages to avoid it. Belcher bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Belcher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tefft keeps working. Tefft manages to get back to half guard. Belcher not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Belcher thows a huge punch but Tefft dodges it nicely.
Tefft wants to get back to full guard. Tefft is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Belcher's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Belcher's back! Belcher breaks Tefft's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Tefft not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tefft wants to sweep but no luck. Belcher has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Belcher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tefft swivels though and keeps the full guard. Belcher trying to control but Tefft is working from the bottom. Tefft really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Belcher. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Tefft trying to keep a closed guard but Belcher is proving a slippery customer.
Tefft has his hands on Belcher's head, controlling the position. Belcher looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tefft looking for a sweep. Not yet Tefft, not yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tefft not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tefft is adopting a defensive guard. Tefft working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belcher. Belcher cracks Tefft with a solid left hand. Tefft can't keep his opponent in guard - Belcher advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Belcher lands strikes from half guard. Belcher prevents Tefft from improving his position. Belcher throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Belcher is trying to control. Tefft wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Belcher throwing shots but Tefft is blocking nicely. Belcher wants to pass to mount but Tefft is defending the position. Belcher not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Belcher throwing shots but Tefft is blocking nicely. Belcher throwing shots but Tefft is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Belcher is figuring out what he wants to do next. Belcher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tefft keeps working. Tefft tries to roll over but Belcher keeps him under control. Tefft is trying to maintain the position but Belcher is very close to passing his half guard. Belcher working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Belcher drops an elbow to the side of Tefft's head. Tefft is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Belcher throwing shots but Tefft is blocking nicely. Belcher sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tefft defending well though. Tefft wants to improve his position but Belcher is controlling well.
Tefft is looking to control Belcher's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tefft avoid being mounted? Tefft on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Tefft dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Belcher fails with a takedown attempt. Belcher takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Belcher shoots for a double leg takedown but Tefft sprawls well. He's pushed Belcher's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Tefft lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Belcher backs up against the cage.
Tefft scores with a decent looking hook. Belcher shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tefft defends it nicely. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Belcher. That's going to take a lot out of him. Belcher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tefft.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. No luck for Belcher with that takedown attempt. Tefft scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tefft circles away from the clinch attempt and Belcher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tefft scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Belcher looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tefft is fending him off so far but Belcher persists. Nope, Tefft circles away and we're back to standing. Tefft's corner calls for a 1-2. Tefft obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Belcher looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Tefft connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Tefft ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Tefft throws a nice looking combination but Belcher bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Tefft has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Belcher is landing a low percentage of strikes. Tefft lands a jab to the nose. Tefft getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Tefft lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tefft scores with a jab to the jaw. Horrible takedown attempt by Belcher or perhaps it was just good defense by Tefft, which made it look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tefft punishes Belcher's body with a nice straight punch. Jake Belcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Belcher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tefft.
Belcher closes the distance and clinches up with Tefft, looking for a takedown. Belcher pushes Tefft against the cage but Tefft circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Tefft wants to clinch. Belcher tries to clinch up but Tefft circles away and keeps his distance. Tefft slaps away a takedown attempt from Belcher, before circling back to the center of the mat. Will Tefft seems to be getting the better of the standup. Belcher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Belcher fails with a takedown attempt. Belcher takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tefft throws a series of punches but Belcher moves out of range. Tefft stuffs the takedown attempt from Belcher. Belcher gets slowly back to his feet. Jab, jab by Tefft - just one landing. Belcher darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Belcher prevents Tefft from improving his position. Tefft keeps trying to improve his position. Belcher missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Tefft wants to control but Belcher is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Belcher wants to free his trapped foot but Tefft is holding on for dear life with his legs. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tefft can do anything to dispel that myth. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Belcher lands a nice short elbow. Tefft has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Belcher working over Tefft with some ground and pound. Tefft looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Belcher seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Belcher prevents Tefft from improving his position. Tefft is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Belcher scores with a couple of nice shots. Tefft is trying is best to control the position here. Tefft trying to hold on to Belcher's head to control him but Belcher postures up.
Belcher controlling the action here. 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! Tefft is looking to control Belcher's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tefft avoid being mounted? Tefft tries to roll over but Belcher keeps him under control. Belcher looks to score some points with some ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Tefft showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tefft. Belcher does a little dance to reset his feet. Belcher looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Tefft stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tefft wants it to stay on the feet. Belcher throws a body punch but Tefft moves out of range. Tefft scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tefft. Belcher does a little dance to reset his feet. Tefft shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Tefft moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Belcher takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Tefft digs a good body shot into Belcher's ribs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. No luck for Belcher with that takedown attempt. Tefft lands a nice looking body shot.
Tefft scores with a nice strike. Tefft lands a jab to Belcher's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tefft's corner calls for a 1-2. Tefft obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Belcher drives through with a takedown into guard. Belcher postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Jake Belcher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Tefft trying to control the position here. Belcher stopping the sweep attempt from Tefft. Belcher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Tefft is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Belcher postures up in Tefft's guard and throws a big left but Tefft blocks it. Belcher scoring with some ground and pound. Tefft is trying to control the position but Belcher postures up. Belcher lands a couple of elbows. Belcher wants to control from the top but Tefft keeps moving. Tefft not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tefft is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Tefft working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tefft tries to land a sweep but no joy. Tefft is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Belcher is working Tefft over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Belcher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Belcher trying to control but Tefft is working from the bottom. Belcher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Tefft trying to keep a closed guard but Belcher is proving a slippery customer.
Belcher lands a couple of elbows. Belcher is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tefft is trying to keep Belcher in close.
Belcher trying to control but Tefft is working from the bottom. Tefft looking to control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tefft tries to land a sweep but no joy. Belcher is in close to Tefft's body, working some short punches and elbows. Belcher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Tefft controlling the position. Tefft is continuing to stall. Belcher postures up.
Belcher lands a couple of digs. Belcher trying to control but Tefft is working from the bottom. Tefft avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Belcher stays in close to Tefft's body and controls the position. Tefft not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Belcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Tefft is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. The crowd cheers as Tefft lands an impressive looking overhand right. Belcher doesn't seem phased though. Will Tefft is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Tefft throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tefft swats away the attempt to clinch by Belcher. Belcher checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tefft moves out of range as Belcher strikes. Belcher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tefft swats him away and circles back towards the center. Tefft scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Belcher is defended easily by Tefft. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Belcher. That's going to take a lot out of him. Belcher has a takedown stuffed. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Tefft darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Tefft lands with a straight right. Belcher didn't see that one coming. Belcher dives in and grabs Tefft's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tefft pushes down on Belcher's head and hops out. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Tefft really dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Belcher tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tefft defends well and Belcher ends up having to push Tefft into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Tefft pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Tefft's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tefft duly obliges. Belcher looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tefft is fending him off so far but Belcher persists. Nope, Tefft circles away and we're back to standing. Tefft fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Belcher shoots in for a takedown but Tefft shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Belcher. That's going to take a lot out of him. Belcher walks into a stiff left hand from Tefft. Tefft fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Belcher looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Tefft fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Tefft scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Tefft throws a right and a left that both miss. Belcher shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tefft as he avoids it easily. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tefft lands a right hook to the body.
Belcher on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tefft scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Belcher doesn't seem bothered though. Belcher needs to keep his hands up - Tefft had a free shot at his head there. Belcher shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Belcher throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tefft's waist but Tefft gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Belcher off to one side. Tefft connects with a body shot. Tefft scores with a hook to the body. Belcher takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Tefft cracks Belcher with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Tefft displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Belcher. Tefft comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Belcher takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tefft thuds a left hand into Belcher's body. Belcher shoots in but no luck this time. Belcher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tefft.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tefft scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Tefft scores with a nice head shot. Tefft avoids the body shot from Belcher.
Belcher fails with a takedown attempt. Tefft connects with a looping right hand.
Nice cross by Tefft. Tefft throws a body shot but no joy. Belcher on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Belcher takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Tefft comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Belcher shoots for a takedown but Tefft saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Tefft misses with a low kick.
Tefft lands a body shot.
Tefft lands a nice shot to the body.
Tefft lands a nice shot to the body.
Tefft cracks Belcher with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Belcher takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Tefft rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Belcher moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Belcher looks to throw the jab but Tefft is out of range. Belcher looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Belcher blocks a leg kick. Tefft keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Belcher takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Belcher closes the distance and clinches up with Tefft, looking for a takedown. Belcher pushes Tefft against the cage but Tefft circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Belcher on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Belcher misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Belcher takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tefft throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belcher. Tefft does a little dance to reset his feet. Tefft connects with a nice looking jab.
Tefft uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Belcher tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tefft defends well and Belcher ends up having to push Tefft into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Tefft's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Tefft lands with a shot to the body. Belcher rushes Tefft and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Tefft dominated that fourth round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Tefft dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Tefft works Belcher's body with a nice hook. Left hook, right uppercut from Tefft. Tefft keeps the fight on the outside. Belcher takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Belcher shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tefft pinned against the cage. Tefft gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Belcher closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Belcher lands in his opponent's guard. Belcher wants to control from the top but Tefft keeps moving. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belcher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Belcher preventing the sweep. Belcher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Belcher stands up over Tefft, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Belcher postures up.
Belcher stands up over Tefft, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Tefft pulls Belcher in close to prevent any damage. Tefft working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belcher. Belcher throwing strikes but missing. Belcher sitting in guard, not really doing much. Tefft wants to sweep but no luck. Belcher being controlled here momentarily. Belcher postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Will Tefft is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Nice sprawl there from Tefft as Belcher shoots in. Tefft closes the distance and pushes Belcher back into the cage. Belcher is looking to take this one to the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Belcher. That's going to take a lot out of him. Belcher can't get the takedown.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tefft creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Tefft prevents Belcher from breaking the clinch. Belcher is trying to pull guard but Tefft has him pressed against the cage. Belcher is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tefft to keep the fight standing. Belcher goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tefft prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Belcher tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tefft smiles and moves away.
Tefft 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. Belcher dives in and grabs Tefft's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tefft pushes down on Belcher's head and hops out. Tefft fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Tefft misses. Tefft connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Tefft lands with a hook. Belcher tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Tefft lands a nice shot that snaps Belcher's head back.
Tefft just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tefft throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Belcher shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tefft pinned against the cage. Tefft gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Tefft scores with a hook to the body. Belcher takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Tefft ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Tefft is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Belcher changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tefft tries to avoid it but Belcher manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tefft to the ground. Tefft escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Tefft's corner calls for a 1-2. Tefft obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Tefft rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Belcher moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Tefft uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Belcher has time to react. Belcher shoots in looking for a takedown but Tefft manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Belcher's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Belcher on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Jake Belcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Tefft sizes up Belcher with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight! Will Tefft comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Tefft winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Josh West scores the fight 44:50 Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 44:50 Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Tefft! Will Tefft is the new light heavyweight champion! Will Tefft very nearly forgot to thank 155q/145q Recovery, 140 Bulk/Stam amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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