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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brother Firetribe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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180 cm
27
169 lbs
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175 cm
38
169 lbs
31 - 15 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Brother Firetribe! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
31 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, William Joseph! The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Joseph tries to close the distance and clinch but Firetribe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Firetribe sizes up Joseph with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Joseph tries to close the distance and clinch up but Firetribe swats him away and circles back towards the center. It looked like Firetribe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Firetribe throws a head kick but Joseph moves out of range.
Firetribe closes the distance and lands a one-two. Firetribe throws a quick inside leg kick. Joseph takes a jab right on the kisser.
Joseph 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. Firetribe goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Firetribe scores with a hook to the body. Joseph takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Joseph tries to clinch up. Joseph walks into a left hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Firetribe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Firetribe tries to keep at a distance but Joseph has taken the fight into the clinch. Joseph breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Firetribe lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fighters circle momentarily. Firetribe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Joseph throws a series of punches but Firetribe avoids them all with ease. Joseph 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. Joseph is looking to clinch. Joseph throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brother Firetribe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Joseph throws an overhand right that lands on Firetribe's shoulder, as Firetribe tries to avoid the shot. Joseph swings for the body but Firetribe moves out of range.
Firetribe connects with the punch. Firetribe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Joseph. That did some damage! Joseph misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Firetribe misses with a few strikes there.
A clash of legs there as Firetribe blocks the low kick. Firetribe throwing a counter right hand but Joseph manages to avoid it. Joseph fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Firetribe avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Firetribe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Joseph throws a low kick but Firetribe moves out of range easily. Joseph has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Firetribe throws a combination. Joseph tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Good work by Joseph as he checks the leg kick. Joseph fails in his attempt to clinch. Joseph on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Firetribe. Firetribe obviously looking to wear him down.
Joseph gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Firetribe leaning his opponent against the cage. Firetribe is working Joseph over against the cage. Firetribe gets through Joseph's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Firetribe lands an elbow inside. Firetribe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Joseph's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Joseph prevents a body shot from Firetribe. Joseph working hard to break the clinch. Joseph is looking to control Firetribe's arms but Firetribe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Joseph has his back to the cage. Joseph has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Firetribe is trying to keep an underhook but Joseph manages to get the takedown into half guard. Firetribe is concentrating on defense, preventing Joseph from advancing position. Firetribe is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Firetribe is looking to control Joseph's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Firetribe avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round. Joseph throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Joseph sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Firetribe defending well though. Firetribe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Firetribe throws a looping overhand right but Joseph ducks down to avoid it. Joseph drops his hands momentarily and Firetribe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Brother Firetribe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Firetribe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joseph was well out of range. Poor timing from Firetribe. Joseph throws a leg kick but Firetribe moved away. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Joseph is defended easily by Firetribe. And Firetribe counters with a quick kick to the body but Joseph blocks it. Joseph will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Joseph takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brother Firetribe dominated that round. 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.
Firetribe cracks a nice hook into Joseph's ribs. A telegraphed right hand from Firetribe misses the target. Firetribe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joseph tries to clinch up. Joseph rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Firetribe moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A little feinted left hand from Firetribe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Joseph on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. The fighters circle momentarily. Firetribe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Firetribe dodges the punch combination from Joseph.
Joseph closes this distance looking for a takedown but Firetribe circles away. Firetribe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Joseph misses with a right hand and Firetribe counters with a right hand to the body. Brother Firetribe is winning the standup battle so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Joseph stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Firetribe. Firetribe throws a quick inside leg kick. Joseph fails to land with a series of punches.
Firetribe thinks about countering with a body kick. Firetribe is looking to slow Joseph down with leg kicks. 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! Joseph misses with a low kick.
William Joseph is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round. Firetribe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Firetribe throws a body punch but Joseph moves out of range. Firetribe scores with a shot to the body.
Joseph throws a combination that misses and Firetribe counters with an inside leg kick. Joseph tries to clinch up but Firetribe circles away and keeps his distance. Joseph throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Firetribe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Firetribe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Joseph doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Firetribe cracks a nice hook into Joseph's ribs. Firetribe stuffs the takedown. Joseph's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Joseph is breathing heavily. Joseph thows a left - swing and a miss! Firetribe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Firetribe misses with a wild body shot. Firetribe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Firetribe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Joseph looks to land a right hand but Firetribe moved out of range. Firetribe is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Firetribe throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Joseph's head. A combination from Firetribe does no damage. Joseph bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Firetribe's head. Firetribe scores with a body shot.
Firetribe misses with a low kick.
Firetribe backing away here, and Joseph unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Firetribe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Joseph. That did some damage! Firetribe scores with a nice right hand.
Firetribe lands an overhand right. Firetribe connects with a leg kick. Joseph looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Joseph misses with a straight left. Firetribe scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Nice defenses there by Firetribe. Joseph chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Firetribe can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Joseph tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Firetribe misses with a few strikes there.
Joseph pivots, looking for a leg kick but Firetribe is out of range and Joseph settles back down. Joseph drops his hands momentarily and Firetribe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Firetribe scores with a body shot.
Joseph takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Joseph takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Some wild striking there from Joseph.
Firetribe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joseph was well out of range. Poor timing from Firetribe. Firetribe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joseph can do to turn this around? A cross from Joseph lands. Firetribe tests Joseph's chin there with a solid looking shot. Firetribe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Firetribe stuffs the takedown attempt from Joseph. Joseph gets slowly back to his feet. Brother Firetribe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Joseph. Some bone on bone action there as Joseph checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Joseph takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Joseph throws a nice looking combination but Firetribe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Firetribe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Firetribe stuffs the takedown attempt from Joseph. Joseph gets slowly back to his feet. Joseph throws out a loose jab but Firetribe uses good head movement to avoid it. Joseph takes a jab right on the kisser.
Firetribe scores with a jab to the jaw. Firetribe scores with a nice head shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Firetribe throws a head kick that misses. Joseph clinches up against the cage. Firetribe swings wildly with an uppercut but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brother Firetribe dominated that second round. That's time! Firetribe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A good leg kick by Firetribe. Sloppy strikes from Joseph. Those never looked like landing. Joseph walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Firetribe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Nice uppercut lands for Firetribe. That snapped Joseph's head back.
Joseph 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. Firetribe throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Joseph tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A nice leg kick lands there from Joseph. Joseph throws a right and a left that Firetribe avoids nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Firetribe scoring well with a low kick there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Firetribe. Firetribe scores with a head kick. Joseph tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Firetribe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Joseph in his tracks. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Joseph on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Firetribe. Firetribe obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round. Firetribe throws a leg kick which misses Joseph's front leg but catches the back leg as Joseph tries to avoid it. Joseph wants to clinch up but Firetribe keeps it at a distance. Firetribe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Joseph has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Joseph misses with the combination.
Firetribe fires out a quick counter leg kick but Joseph just manages to avoid it. A nice inside leg kick there by Firetribe. That's going to slow Joseph down. Joseph shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Firetribe but Firetribe pushes him off and we're back to square one. Firetribe lands a head shot. Joseph fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Firetribe throws a nice inside leg kick. Firetribe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joseph moves away. Joseph is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Joseph takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Firetribe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Joseph 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. Joseph looks to land a combination but Firetribe avoids it well. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Firetribe misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Firetribe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Joseph checks a leg kick. Joseph unleashes a big counter combination but Firetribe bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Firetribe lands with a cross. Good work by Firetribe as he checks the leg kick. No joy there for Joseph, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joseph misses with a wild combination.
Joseph takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Joseph misses with a hook. Firetribe ducked under it nicely. Joseph shoots in and gets a takedown into Firetribe's guard. Joseph has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Firetribe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Joseph wants to control from the top but Firetribe keeps moving. Firetribe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Firetribe wants to stand up but Joseph has a hold of him and won't allow it. Joseph tries to kick Firetribe off but Firetribe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Joseph is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Joseph wants to get back to full guard. Firetribe stops Joseph from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Firetribe wants to get back to his feet.
Joseph is looking for a sweep. Firetribe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Joseph preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Firetribe tries to stand and escape but Joseph actually recovers to full guard. Firetribe wants to stand but Joseph has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brother Firetribe clearly takes that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Firetribe misses with a wild body shot. Firetribe looks to land a left hand but Joseph moved out of range nicely. Joseph feints a counter leg kick. Joseph shoots for a double leg takedown but Firetribe sprawls well. He's pushed Joseph's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Joseph darts in looking for a takedown but Firetribe gets double underhooks and turns Joseph into the cage. Firetribe slips a jab and a cross from Joseph.
Joseph looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Firetribe connects with a nice looking jab.
Firetribe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Joseph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Firetribe.
Firetribe feints and then cracks Joseph's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Joseph down. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Joseph throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Firetribe. Firetribe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Firetribe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joseph manages to avoid it. Firetribe scores with a jab to the head.
Firetribe misses with a two punch combination.
Joseph on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round. Joseph fails with the takedown and Firetribe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Brother Firetribe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Joseph. Joseph is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Joseph takes a jab right on the kisser.
A solid body kick from Firetribe. Firetribe digs a good body shot into Joseph's ribs. Firetribe tests Joseph's chin there with a solid looking shot. Joseph jabbing away but nothing is landing. Firetribe misses with the combination.
Joseph swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. A nice leg kick lands there from Firetribe. Firetribe misses the shot to the body. Firetribe throws a nice outside leg kick. Joseph throws a body punch but Firetribe moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Joseph throws an off balance right hand
letting Firetribe counter with a right hand. A head kick from Firetribe lands but Joseph takes it in his stride. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Joseph tries to clinch but Firetribe moves out of range. A nice inside leg kick there by Firetribe. That's going to slow Joseph down. Joseph throws a series of punches but Firetribe avoids them all with ease. Joseph has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Firetribe finds it's way round the side to connect with Joseph's head. Firetribe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Firetribe wants it to stay on the feet. Joseph walks into a left hand. A combination from Joseph does no damage. Firetribe jabs Joseph to the body, keeping him at a distance. Firetribe throws a head kick but Joseph moves out of range.
Firetribe throws a nice outside leg kick. Joseph swinging wildly here.
Firetribe tried to counter with a leg kick but Joseph avoided it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Firetribe throws a nice inside leg kick. Firetribe moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Firetribe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Joseph takes a shot right to the bread basket. Joseph lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Firetribe circles away quickly and effectively. Firetribe lands with a kick to the ribs.
Firetribe misses with a body kick. Firetribe throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Joseph has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Firetribe. Joseph throws a series of punches but Firetribe avoids them all with ease. Firetribe half committed to a counter leg kick. Joseph takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Joseph rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Firetribe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. No luck with that takedown attempt from Joseph. Firetribe scores with a jab to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Joseph takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Firetribe with a hook. Firetribe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Firetribe connects with a leg kick. Joseph looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Firetribe connects with a body shot that sends Joseph's belly button to the back. Joseph rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Firetribe moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Joseph moves forwards but Firetribe connects with a nice, crisp jab. Joseph is looking to clinch but Firetribe is avoiding it.
Firetribe lands a jab to the nose. Joseph rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Firetribe moves out of range and avoids them all easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brother Firetribe had his way with William Joseph in that round. That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Firetribe throws a head kick but Joseph moves out of range.
Firetribe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Joseph's calf. Good exchange - Firetribe coming out on top. Firetribe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Joseph misses with a double jab
and Firetribe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Firetribe throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Joseph's head. Joseph tries to bum rush Firetribe with a series of wild strikes but Firetribe uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Horrible takedown attempt by Joseph or perhaps it was just good defense by Firetribe, which made it look bad. Firetribe fires out a quick counter leg kick but Joseph just manages to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Joseph drops his hands momentarily and Firetribe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Firetribe cracks the inside of Joseph's front leg. Firetribe scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round. Joseph tries to close the distance and clinch up but Firetribe swats him away and circles back towards the center. No joy there for Joseph, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Firetribe lands a nice shot to the body.
Joseph moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. A punch combination from Joseph misses. Joseph is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Firetribe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Firetribe slips a jab and a cross from Joseph.
Firetribe dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Firetribe leaves Joseph with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Firetribe pushes Joseph away with a front kick. Joseph has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Firetribe. Joseph misses with a double jab
and Firetribe counters with a nice uppercut. William Joseph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Firetribe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Joseph's calf. Joseph misses with the combination.
Firetribe is looking to counter punch. Firetribe connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Firetribe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Firetribe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Horrible takedown attempt by Joseph or perhaps it was just good defense by Firetribe, which made it look bad. Brother Firetribe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Joseph. That kick from Firetribe tenderised Joseph's leg. Joseph is trying to keep his angry face on. Joseph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Firetribe slips a jab and a cross from Joseph.
Nice jab there from Firetribe.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A shot to the liver by Firetribe. Beautiful body shot. Firetribe lands a nice hook to Joseph's body. Joseph takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Firetribe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Joseph wants to clinch up but Firetribe keeps it at a distance. Firetribe checks the leg kick. Firetribe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Joseph rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Firetribe moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Firetribe is looking to counter punch. Joseph steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Firetribe. That one must have hurt. Firetribe misses with a series of wild punches.
Firetribe scores with a shot to the body.
Joseph swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Joseph misses with a series of wild punches.
Firetribe lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Firetribe scores with a leg kick.
Firetribe lands with a nice combination. Joseph backs away looking to recover. Joseph pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Firetribe checks a leg kick nicely. Joseph has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Joseph there as he acknowledges the shot. Firetribe scores with a jab to the jaw. Donk. Firetribe catches Joseph right on the button with a cross. Joseph fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight! Brother Firetribe showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Firetribe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brother Firetribe! Brother Firetribe retains his lightweight title! Brother Firetribe thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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