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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davide Dileo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Dias Jimenez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dileo's entrance music is Sole Silenzioso by SUBSONICA. A fine choice. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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223 lbs
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184 cm
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212 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Davide Dileo! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy Dias Jimenez! The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dileo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dias Jimenez. Dias Jimenez tries to land a front kick but Dileo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Dias Jimenez looks to land a left hand but Dileo moved out of range nicely. Dias Jimenez looks to throw the jab but Dileo is out of range. A leg kick checked by Dias Jimenez. Dias Jimenez 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. Jimmy Dias Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dias Jimenez throws a sloppy head kick and Dileo moves out of range easily. Dileo swings for the body but Dias Jimenez moves out of range.
Dileo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dias Jimenez. Dias Jimenez misses with a leg kick. Dileo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dias Jimenez. Dileo ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Jab by Dileo. Dias Jimenez throws a sloppy body shot
and Dileo counters with a single leg into guard. Dias Jimenez didn't expect that. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dias Jimenez holds on and takes a little breather. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Dias Jimenez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Dileo trying to control but Dias Jimenez postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dias Jimenez controlling the action here. Dias Jimenez prevents Dileo from improving his position. Dileo manages to get to full guard.
Dileo wants to sweep here but Dias Jimenez controlling him for the moment. Dileo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dileo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Dileo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dias Jimenez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Dias Jimenez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Dias Jimenez stopping the sweep attempt from Dileo. Dias Jimenez wants to control from the top but Dileo keeps moving. Dias Jimenez won't allow Dileo to sweep him here. Dileo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dias Jimenez content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dias Jimenez is pushing down on Dileo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dileo is fighting to maintain full guard but Dias Jimenez has managed to sneak the leg through. Dileo controlling the position well. Dias Jimenez is trying to control the action in half guard but Dileo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Dias Jimenez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Dias Jimenez digs a good hook to Dileo's body.
Dias Jimenez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dileo. Dias Jimenez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dileo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dileo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dias Jimenez.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dileo misses with the combination.
Dileo connects with a leg kick. Dias Jimenez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Dias Jimenez ducks right into an uppercut from Dileo. Dileo slips under a jab. Dias Jimenez throws a body shot but no joy. Dileo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Dileo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dias Jimenez loads up on a big right hand but Dileo slips the punch. Dileo moves away from the strike by Dias Jimenez. Dias Jimenez pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Dias Jimenez throws a hook but Dileo blocks it. Dias Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dileo moves away. Dileo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A punch combination from Dileo misses. Dias Jimenez throws a lazy right hand but Dileo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Dias Jimenez dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Dias Jimenez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dileo ducks under a wild hook from Dias Jimenez. Dias Jimenez throws a quick inside leg kick. Dias Jimenez throws a hook but Dileo blocks it. Dias Jimenez throws the kick towards the body but Dileo avoids it. Dileo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Dileo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dias Jimenez throws out the jab. Dileo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dias Jimenez. Dileo misses with an uppercut. Dias Jimenez saw that one coming. Dileo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dias Jimenez. Dias Jimenez throws a combination. Dileo tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Dileo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Dias Jimenez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dileo. Dileo misses with a wild body shot. Dias Jimenez throws a body punch but Dileo moves out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dias Jimenez moves out of range as Dileo strikes. Jimmy Dias Jimenez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dias Jimenez thows a left - swing and a miss! Dias Jimenez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. A head kick misses from Dias Jimenez. Dileo throws a body kick that misses. Dias Jimenez tries to work over Dileo's front leg with a kick but Dileo checks it. Dileo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Dias Jimenez scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Dias Jimenez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dias Jimenez missing with a left hand there. Dileo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Dias Jimenez looks to score with a jab to the body but Dileo is just out of range. Dileo misses with a straight right. Dileo defending well as Dias Jimenez loads up on a big left hand. Dileo slips a straight right by Dias Jimenez. Dileo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Dias Jimenez swings for the body but Dileo moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A telegraphed right hand from Dias Jimenez misses the target. A solid leg kick lands there for Dileo.
Dias Jimenez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dileo was well out of range. Poor timing from Dias Jimenez. Nice cross by Dias Jimenez. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice shot lands for Dias Jimenez. Dileo digs a good body shot into Dias Jimenez's ribs. Dias Jimenez throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Dileo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dias Jimenez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Dileo takes a swing at Dias Jimenez's ribcage but misses. Dileo is looking to wear down Dias Jimenez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Dileo ducks right into an uppercut from Dias Jimenez. Dias Jimenez missing with a left hand there. Dileo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Dileo lands a slapping body shot.
Nice body punch from Dileo. Dias Jimenez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Dias Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dileo moves away. Dias Jimenez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dias Jimenez is looking to chop away at Dileo's legs. Dileo defending well as Dias Jimenez loads up on a big left hand. Dileo throws the kick towards the body but Dias Jimenez avoids it. Dileo is looking to slow Dias Jimenez down with leg kicks. Dileo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Dias Jimenez misses with a head kick.
Dileo slips a jab from Dias Jimenez. Dias Jimenez throws a lazy right hand but Dileo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Dileo walks into a left hand. Dias Jimenez blocks a jab. Dileo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dias Jimenez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dileo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Dias Jimenez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dileo throws out the jab. Dileo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dias Jimenez.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dileo avoids a kick to the body.
Dileo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dias Jimenez throws a leg kick that misses. Dias Jimenez looks to land a left hand but Dileo moved out of range nicely. Dias Jimenez throws a hook but Dileo avoids it easily. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dias Jimenez checks a leg kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dias Jimenez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Dias Jimenez throws the left hand but Dileo avoids the punch easily. Dias Jimenez walks into a left hand. Dias Jimenez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dileo at a distance.
Dileo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Dileo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A nice combination there by Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez misses with a hook
and Dileo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dileo. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dileo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dias Jimenez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jimmy Dias Jimenez 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.
Dias Jimenez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dileo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Dias Jimenez looks to land a right hand but Dileo moved out of range. Dileo lands a nice looking body shot.
Dileo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Dileo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dias Jimenez has time to react. Dias Jimenez slips under a jab from Dileo. Dias Jimenez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Decent striking displayed by Dias Jimenez there. The fighters circling - Dias Jimenez throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Dileo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dias Jimenez is able to avoid easily. Dileo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Dias Jimenez misses with a hook. Dileo ducked under it nicely. Dias Jimenez misses with a hook. Dileo ducked under it nicely. Dileo lands with an overhand left. Dileo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dias Jimenez. Dias Jimenez is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dileo tries to land a front kick but Dias Jimenez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Dileo connects with a single shot there. Dileo blocks a jab. A swing and a miss from Dias Jimenez. Dias Jimenez misses with a looping left. A lazy left from Dileo finds it's target. Dias Jimenez misses with a double jab.
Dileo looks to score with a jab to the body but Dias Jimenez is just out of range. Dileo throws a chopping leg kick but Dias Jimenez manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Dias Jimenez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Dileo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Dias Jimenez lands a jab. The fighters circling - Dias Jimenez throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Sloppy strikes from Dias Jimenez. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dileo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dias Jimenez misses with a looping right. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dias Jimenez misses with a looping left. Dileo looks to land a left hand but Dias Jimenez moved out of range nicely. Dias Jimenez misses with a looping left. Dileo moves away from the strike by Dias Jimenez. Dias Jimenez loads up on a big right hand but Dileo slips the punch. Dias Jimenez loads up on a big right hand but Dileo slips the punch. A looping hook to the body misses from Dileo. Dias Jimenez does a little dance to reset his feet. Dileo scores with a leg kick.
Dias Jimenez throws a solid leg kick but Dileo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dias Jimenez. Dileo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dias Jimenez's sensitive parts. Dias Jimenez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Dileo moves away from the strike by Dias Jimenez.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dias Jimenez loads up on a big right hand but Dileo slips the punch. A slapping leg kick lands for Dileo.
Good work by Dileo as he checks the leg kick. Dias Jimenez lands a nice shot that snaps Dileo's head back.
Dias Jimenez throws a hook but Dileo blocks it. Dias Jimenez throws a sloppy head kick and Dileo moves out of range easily. Dias Jimenez lands a jab to Dileo's midsection. Dias Jimenez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dileo's head backwards. Dileo moves forwards but Dias Jimenez connects with a nice, crisp jab. Dias Jimenez misses the body punch so Dileo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. This has been an exciting period of action! Dileo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dias Jimenez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dias Jimenez trying to control the position.
Dileo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dias Jimenez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dias Jimenez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Dileo postures up in Dias Jimenez's guard and throws a big left but Dias Jimenez blocks it. Dias Jimenez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dileo. Dias Jimenez pulls Dileo in close to prevent any damage. Dileo wants to control from the top but Dias Jimenez keeps moving. Dias Jimenez controlling Dileo's posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Dias Jimenez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dileo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Dias Jimenez pulls Dileo in close to his closed guard and prevents Dileo from doing any damage or advancing position. Dileo postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Davide Dileo 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.
Dileo ducks under a wild hook from Dias Jimenez. Donk. Dileo catches Dias Jimenez right on the button with a cross. Dias Jimenez just misses with a punch to the body.
Dileo looks to throw the jab but Dias Jimenez is out of range. Dias Jimenez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dileo. Dileo looks to score with a jab to the body but Dias Jimenez is just out of range. Dileo ducks under a wild hook from Dias Jimenez. Dileo throws a good cross that connects.
Dias Jimenez cracks Dileo with an open hand slap. Dileo avoids a lazy jab quite easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dias Jimenez scores with a jab to the jaw. Dileo takes one to the side of the head.
Dileo missing with a left hand there. Dias Jimenez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. The fighters circling - Dias Jimenez throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Dias Jimenez checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dias Jimenez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Dileo throws a chopping leg kick but Dias Jimenez manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Dias Jimenez swings for the body but Dileo moves out of range.
Dileo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dias Jimenez. Dileo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dias Jimenez's head. Dias Jimenez avoids the head kick by Dileo.
Dias Jimenez throws a lazy right hand but Dileo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Dias Jimenez misses with a head kick.
Dileo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Dias Jimenez throws an off balance right hand
and Dileo counters with a shoot takedown. Dias Jimenez fights it but they end up in guard. Dileo with a flurry of punches that miss. Dias Jimenez keeping moving, preventing Dileo from controlling successfully. Dias Jimenez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dileo manages to get himself to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dileo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dias Jimenez wants to pass the guard but Dileo is keeping the position. Dileo trying to control the position here. Dias Jimenez stopping the sweep attempt from Dileo. Dileo is trying to control the position but Dias Jimenez postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dias Jimenez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Dileo wants to sweep but no luck. Dileo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dileo wants to sweep here but Dias Jimenez controlling him for the moment. Dileo working for a triangle but Dias Jimenez defends it easily.
Dias Jimenez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Dileo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dias Jimenez. Dias Jimenez obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Dias Jimenez dips to his left and cracks Dileo with an uppercut! Dias Jimenez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Dias Jimenez takes a shot right to the bread basket. Dias Jimenez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dias Jimenez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Dileo ducks under a wild hook from Dias Jimenez. Dileo throws a lazy right hand but Dias Jimenez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Dias Jimenez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dileo counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Dias Jimenez is trying to maintain the position but Dileo is very close to passing his half guard. Dileo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dias Jimenez is just riding it out for now. Dileo eventually gives up the hold. Dias Jimenez wants to improve his position but Dileo is controlling well.
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 Davide Dileo will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dias Jimenez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dileo dodges the punch combination from Dias Jimenez.
Dileo throws a jab but it's blocked by Dias Jimenez. Dias Jimenez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dileo throws a hook but Dias Jimenez blocks it. Dileo moves away from the strike by Dias Jimenez. Dias Jimenez throws a hook but Dileo avoids it easily. Dileo blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dileo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Dileo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Dileo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Dias Jimenez misses. Dias Jimenez throws a poor cross that misses
and Dileo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dias Jimenez won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dias Jimenez is trying to control Dileo's posture but Dileo avoids it. Dileo scoring with punches from side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dias Jimenez is positioning himself to get back to half guard. You can see the frustration on Dias Jimenez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Dias Jimenez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Dileo is keen to just control but Dias Jimenez is a slippery customer. Dileo trying to pass the guard but Dias Jimenez defending well. Dias Jimenez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Dileo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dileo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Dias Jimenez is looking to control Dileo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dias Jimenez avoid being mounted? Davide Dileo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Dileo slips a nice elbow through Dias Jimenez's hands, connecting with Dias Jimenez's forehead. Dias Jimenez wants to improve his position but Dileo is controlling well.
Dileo lands strikes from half guard. Dias Jimenez tries to roll over but Dileo keeps him under control. Dias Jimenez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dileo is thwarting Dias Jimenez's attempts to control the position. Dias Jimenez wants to improve his position but Dileo is controlling well.
Dias Jimenez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Dias Jimenez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dileo. Dileo missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Dileo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Dileo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Ground and pound from Dileo.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Dileo is keen to just control but Dias Jimenez is a slippery customer. Dileo throwing shots but Dias Jimenez is blocking nicely. Nice strikes from Dileo there. Dias Jimenez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Dias Jimenez controlling the position for now. Dileo 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. Dileo tries to pass to full mount but Dias Jimenez defends it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dias Jimenez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dileo is working away from the top position though. Nice strikes from Dileo there. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dileo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Dileo missing with the ground and pound from half guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dileo wants to pass to mount but Dias Jimenez is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Davide Dileo showed his dominance in that final round. I think Dileo 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 48:47 Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 48:48 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Davide Dileo! Davide Dileo retains his light heavyweight title! A relieved looking Davide Dileo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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