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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mega Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AL Lickertwat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Funkyama might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bon Jovi: Bad Medicine. Mega Funkyama could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to AL Lickertwat's chin.
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157 lbs
24 - 8 - 0 |
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154 lbs
23 - 14 - 1 |
BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mega Funkyama!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, AL Lickertwat!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Funkyama 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Funkyama blocks a jab.
Lickertwat shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Funkyama eats them both and turns towards Lickertwat to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lickertwat will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lickertwat thows a left - swing and a miss!
Funkyama misses with a looping right.
Funkyama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice sprawl there from Lickertwat as Funkyama shoots in.
Lickertwat fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Funkyama avoids it really well and circles away.
Lickertwat jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lickertwat throws a big shot that misses.
Lickertwat moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lickertwat. Funkyama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lickertwat blocks a jab.
Lickertwat throws a counter combo.
Lickertwat lunges at Funkyama with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Funkyama's hand.
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!
Lickertwat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Funkyama.
Funkyama misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama misses with a right hand
and Lickertwat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lickertwat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lickertwat dodges the punch combination from Funkyama.
A left lands for Lickertwat.
Funkyama moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lickertwat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lickertwat cracks the inside of Funkyama's front leg.
Lickertwat moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lickertwat looks to land a right hand but Funkyama moved out of range.
Funkyama swinging wildly here.
Lickertwat misses the shot to the body.
Lickertwat misses with a two punch combination.
Decent striking displayed by Lickertwat there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lickertwat tests Funkyama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lickertwat throws a right hand that Funkyama ducks under and follows up with a left that Funkyama also avoids with ease.
Funkyama leaves Lickertwat with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mega Funkyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AL Lickertwat.
The fighters circling - Lickertwat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Funkyama checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big right from Funkyama misses.
Lickertwat has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Funkyama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lickertwat throws a counter combo.
Lickertwat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Funkyama.
Funkyama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lickertwat.
Lickertwat shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lickertwat tries for a takedown but Funkyama sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Funkyama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Lickertwat misses the target.
Lickertwat comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lickertwat throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Funkyama stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Funkyama stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Funkyama wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lickertwat misses with an uppercut. Funkyama saw that one coming.
Funkyama takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Funkyama throws a one two combo.
Lickertwat lands a jab to the nose.
Funkyama throws a body punch but Lickertwat moves out of range.
Funkyama keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Lickertwat misses.
Funkyama checks the leg kick nicely there.
Funkyama looks to score with a jab to the body but Lickertwat is just out of range.
Funkyama takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice defenses there by Funkyama.
Lickertwat dodges the punch combination from Funkyama.
Funkyama moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funkyama wants the takedown. Lickertwat is fighting it off but Funkyama persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lickertwat's guard against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama is looking to pass into half guard but Lickertwat pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lickertwat is in guard.
Lickertwat seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lickertwat wants to control from the top but Funkyama keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funkyama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
My spies in The Beast inform me that Lickertwat has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lickertwat engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lickertwat preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AL Lickertwat dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Funkyama misses with a straight right.
Mega Funkyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funkyama lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lickertwat ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lickertwat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Funkyama.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lickertwat.
Lickertwat misses with a left hand
and Funkyama counters with a shoot takedown. Lickertwat fights it but they end up in guard.
Funkyama looking to pass the guard.
Funkyama wants to control from the top but Lickertwat keeps moving.
Funkyama being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funkyama wants to pass the guard but Lickertwat is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lickertwat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lickertwat might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Funkyama haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lickertwat seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lickertwat keeps the fight on the outside.
Lickertwat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Funkyama.
Lickertwat is looking to land body kicks.
Lickertwat misses with a looping left.
Funkyama takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Funkyama swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama shoots for a double leg takedown but Lickertwat sprawls well. He's pushed Funkyama's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Funkyama throws a hook but Lickertwat blocks it.
Lickertwat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Lickertwat misses.
Lickertwat throws a leg kick but Funkyama sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lickertwat looks to score with a jab to the body but Funkyama is just out of range.
Lickertwat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Funkyama throws out the jab.
Funkyama gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Funkyama scores with a nice strike.
Funkyama misses with an uppercut. Lickertwat saw that one coming.
Funkyama clinches up with Lickertwat and pushes him back against the cage.
Lickertwat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lickertwat lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lickertwat throws a sloppy head kick and Funkyama moves out of range easily.
Funkyama appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Lickertwat misses the target.
Funkyama misses with an uppercut
and Lickertwat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lickertwat misses with a straight left.
Funkyama lands a jab-cross combination.
Funkyama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Funkyama throws a hook but Lickertwat avoids it easily.
Funkyama jabs at Lickertwat's body.
Funkyama cracks Lickertwat with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Funkyama connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Funkyama throws a series of punches but Lickertwat avoids them all with ease.
Funkyama feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funkyama is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lickertwat keeping full guard, as Funkyama tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lickertwat looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lickertwat avoids the body shot from Funkyama.
Lickertwat rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Funkyama moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mega Funkyama dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Funkyama looks to land a right hand but Lickertwat moved out of range.
Funkyama misses with a hook. Lickertwat ducked under it nicely.
Lickertwat lands a right hook to the body.
Funkyama throws a jab when Lickertwat was well out of range.
Lickertwat lands a slapping body shot.
Funkyama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Funkyama closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lickertwat did well to prevent Funkyama getting side control.
Funkyama stalling away here and it's allowed Lickertwat to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lickertwat seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lickertwat working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama trying to control but Lickertwat is working from the bottom.
Lickertwat wants to sweep here but Funkyama controlling him for the moment.
Funkyama postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lickertwat pulls Funkyama in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lickertwat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Funkyama.
Funkyama closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lickertwat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lickertwat shoots in looking for a takedown but Funkyama manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lickertwat's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lickertwat.
A little jabbing left from Lickertwat on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lickertwat lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
AL Lickertwat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lickertwat throws a lazy right hand but Funkyama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Funkyama misses with a takedown attempt
and Lickertwat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lickertwat lands a head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lickertwat. Funkyama does a little dance to reset his feet.
A lazy left from Funkyama finds it's target.
Funkyama rushes Lickertwat and presses him up against the cage.
Funkyama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Funkyama lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lickertwat turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lickertwat manages to end up in side control.
Funkyama tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lickertwat wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Funkyama's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
You can see the frustration on Funkyama's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama is looking to reverse the position.
Lickertwat throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Funkyama avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lickertwat.
Funkyama dodges the ground and pound from Lickertwat.
Lickertwat lands some shots froms side control.
Funkyama is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lickertwat tries to advance to mount but can't.
Funkyama is not content to let Lickertwat control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lickertwat controlling from side mount.
Mega Funkyama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lickertwat working away.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lickertwat avoids the body shot from Funkyama.
Lickertwat throws a counter combo.
Lickertwat will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Funkyama has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Funkyama there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lickertwat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Funkyama.
Funkyama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lickertwat's waist but Lickertwat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Funkyama off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AL Lickertwat really dominated that round.
That's time! Funkyama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lickertwat changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Funkyama tries to avoid it but Lickertwat manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Funkyama to the ground. Funkyama escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Funkyama takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lickertwat walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Funkyama checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lickertwat shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Funkyama is trying to defend but Lickertwat finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Funkyama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Funkyama.
Funkyama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Funkyama is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lickertwat is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lickertwat sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Funkyama's guard.
Lickertwat thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Funkyama works his way to full guard. Good work.
Funkyama wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lickertwat postures up.
Lickertwat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lickertwat trying to control the position from guard on top but Funkyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lickertwat is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lickertwat won't allow Funkyama to sweep him here.
Funkyama can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lickertwat controls the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lickertwat moves out of range of the strikes.
And Lickertwat tries to counter it with a takedown but Funkyama pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lickertwat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A punch combination from Funkyama misses.
Funkyama swinging wildly here.
Lickertwat throws a shot from downtown. Funkyama moves away and avoids it.
Funkyama half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Funkyama takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Funkyama throws a jab but it's blocked by Lickertwat.
Funkyama misses with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Funkyama darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lickertwat lands a nice leg kick that just misses Funkyama's sensitive parts.
Lickertwat misses with a left hand
and Funkyama counters with a shoot takedown. Lickertwat fights it but they end up in guard.
Lickertwat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Funkyama.
Funkyama distracts Lickertwat with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Funkyama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lickertwat is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Lickertwat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lickertwat controls Funkyama momentarily but Funkyama frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lickertwat holds on and takes a little breather.
Funkyama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Funkyama wants to control from the top but Lickertwat keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
An inside leg kick from Lickertwat misses.
Lickertwat throws an overhand right that lands on Funkyama's shoulder, as Funkyama tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Funkyama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lickertwat as he jumps to the side.
Lickertwat doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lickertwat waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Funkyama.
Funkyama throws a body punch but Lickertwat moves out of range.
Lickertwat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lickertwat misses with a looping right.
Lickertwat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lickertwat lands with a thumping leg kick.
Funkyama lunges at Lickertwat with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lickertwat's hand.
Funkyama is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lickertwat sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lickertwat connects with a good right hand that stumbles Funkyama. Funkyama circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lickertwat throws a sloppy head kick and Funkyama moves out of range easily.
Funkyama tries to counter with a takedown but Lickertwat is quick to defend against it.
Funkyama with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Funkyama.
Funkyama drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lickertwat sprawls and moves away.
Lickertwat misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but AL Lickertwat will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A combination from Funkyama does no damage.
Lickertwat defending well as Funkyama loads up on a big left hand.
Lickertwat feints the counter takedown.
Lickertwat goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Funkyama on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lickertwat slips a straight right by Funkyama.
Funkyama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Funkyama misses with a body shot
and Lickertwat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Funkyama misses with a straight right.
Funkyama looks to land a right hand but Lickertwat moved out of range.
Funkyama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funkyama throws a series of strikes that have Lickertwat backpedaling.
Funkyama ducks under a wild hook from Lickertwat.
Lickertwat swinging wildly here.
Lickertwat dips to his left and cracks Funkyama with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama lands with a good body shot.
Funkyama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lickertwat's waist but Lickertwat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Funkyama off to one side.
Funkyama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lickertwat throws out the jab.
Lickertwat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Funkyama.
Lickertwat throws a body shot but no joy.
Funkyama takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lickertwat goes for a double leg but Funkyama avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Funkyama continues to drive forward.
A big left from Funkyama misses.
Funkyama scores with a sloppy right hand. Lickertwat should have avoided that one.
Funkyama throws a lazy uppercut
and Lickertwat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Funkyama swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lickertwat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Funkyama checks the leg kick.
Funkyama looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Funkyama throws a series of punches but Lickertwat moves out of range.
Mega Funkyama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funkyama throws an overhand right that lands on Lickertwat's shoulder, as Lickertwat tries to avoid the shot.
Funkyama chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lickertwat can pounce on him.
Lickertwat loads up on a big right hand but Funkyama slips the punch.
Lickertwat works the jab nicely.
Lickertwat scores with a hook.
Lickertwat misses the shot to the body.
Lickertwat misses with a looping right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Funkyama.
Lickertwat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Funkyama.
Lickertwat closes this distance looking for a takedown but Funkyama circles away.
Lickertwat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Funkyama misses with an uppercut.
Lickertwat lands with an overhand left.
Lickertwat leaves Funkyama with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lickertwat.
Lickertwat ducks under a wild hook from Funkyama.
Lickertwat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Funkyama.
Funkyama defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lickertwat.
Mega Funkyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AL Lickertwat.
Lickertwat throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lickertwat goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Funkyama shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lickertwat pinned against the cage. Lickertwat gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lickertwat drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
AL Lickertwat 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.
Funkyama is looking for a sweep.
Lickertwat tries to score with some ground and pound. Funkyama controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
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!
Lickertwat is staying tight to Funkyama's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Funkyama prevents Lickertwat from improving position.
Lickertwat trying to control the position but Funkyama is working away.
Funkyama tries to buck Lickertwat off but Lickertwat is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
AL Lickertwat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lickertwat has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 46:49
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 46:49
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AL Lickertwat!
AL Lickertwat is the new featherweight champion!
In his post fight interview, AL Lickertwat started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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