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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Captain Boromir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boromir comes to the cage accompanied by Møme – Aloha. Thomas comes into a darkened arena with his song building. all of the lights kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 cm
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265 lbs
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190 cm
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293 lbs
11 - 2 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
25 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Captain Boromir! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Thomas! The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Thomas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Boromir works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Mike Thomas has been cut. Thomas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Boromir looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range. Captain Boromir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Boromir looks to land a left hand but Thomas moved out of range nicely. Boromir throws a hook but Thomas avoids it easily. Thomas is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Boromir is just out of range. Thomas lands with a cross. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boromir lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Boromir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas. Thomas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Boromir cracks Thomas with a right hand to the side of the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A jab from Boromir misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Thomas connects with a crisp jab. Boromir fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boromir. Thomas misses with a head kick.
Boromir catches Thomas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Boromir swings widly with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Boromir looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. A jab from Boromir misses. Thomas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Thomas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boromir. Boromir misses with a straight right. Thomas has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Boromir is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Boromir missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Thomas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Thomas slips a jab from Boromir.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Thomas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Boromir. Boromir looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range. Thomas slips a jab from Boromir. Boromir loads up on a big right hand but Thomas slips the punch. Boromir throws a lazy right hand but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Thomas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Boromir was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A slow jab from Boromir misses its intended target. Thomas throws a big shot that misses. Boromir dodges the punch combination from Thomas.
Boromir missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Thomas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Thomas throws a fast counter high kick but Boromir manages to duck under it in time. Thomas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boromir connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thomas scrambles back to his feet. Boromir throws a big shot that misses. Boromir throws out a powerful jab. Thomas slips a straight right by Boromir. Boromir throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut. Thomas throws a leg kick and Boromir cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Thomas moves away from the strike by Boromir. Boromir moves out of range as Thomas strikes. Thomas throws a jab when Boromir was well out of range. Boromir throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Boromir throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Thomas throws a counter combo. Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boromir. Boromir misses with a looping right. Thomas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Boromir is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Thomas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boromir. Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boromir. A little jabbing left from Thomas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Boromir throws a looping overhand right but Thomas ducks down to avoid it. Thomas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Boromir throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily. Boromir misses with an uppercut
and Thomas counters with a lovely shot to the body. Boromir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas. Thomas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Boromir misses with a hook
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Boromir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomas sees it coming and avoids it easily. Boromir thows a left - swing and a miss! A big right from Boromir misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Captain Boromir dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mike Thomas's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Boromir looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range. Thomas misses with a head kick.
Mike Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Boromir misses with a right hand and Thomas counters with a one-two to the body. Boromir cracks Thomas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Boromir. Boromir lands a jab to the head.
Thomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thomas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. The fighters circling - Boromir throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Nice defenses there by Thomas. Boromir moves out of range as Thomas throws a body kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Thomas in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Boromir misses with a right hand and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Thomas is looking for the big counter here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Boromir lunges at Thomas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thomas's hand. Boromir looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range. Thomas misses with a hook. Boromir ducked under it nicely. A slow jab from Boromir misses its intended target. A slow jab from Boromir misses its intended target. Boromir moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Boromir pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Thomas scores with a hook to the body. Boromir takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Despite the aggression on Thomas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Thomas moves out of range of the strikes. Thomas lands with a right hand. Boromir misses with an uppercut
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Thomas moves away from the strike by Boromir. Boromir throws a hook to the side of Thomas's head but Thomas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Thomas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. A big left from Boromir misses. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Thomas might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Boromir has got the better of the exchanges. Boromir throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. 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! Thomas scores with a jab to the body. A telegraphed right hand from Boromir misses the target. Thomas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boromir. Boromir throws a big shot that misses. Boromir misses the jab. Boromir misses the jab. And Thomas tries to counter it with a takedown but Boromir pushes his down on his head and steps out. Boromir lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That has opened up Mike Thomas's cut even more. Thomas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Boromir misses with a left hand and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Thomas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boromir. Boromir misses the jab. Thomas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boromir takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Thomas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Boromir throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A jab from Boromir misses. Boromir cracks Thomas with a right hand to the side of the head. Boromir moves into range and connects with a jab. Boromir loads up on a big right hand but Thomas slips the punch. Boromir throws a jab but it's blocked by Thomas. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thomas! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Boromir throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Boromir does a little dance to reset his feet. Thomas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boromir throws out the jab. Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boromir. Boromir throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Boromir blocks a jab. Thomas misses with a leg kick. Boromir looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range. Boromir misses with a straight left. Thomas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boromir. Boromir misses with a straight left. Boromir throws a lazy right hand but Thomas 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.
Captain Boromir dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Mike Thomas's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Boromir throws out a token jab with nothing on it. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thomas! But no joy. Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boromir. Boromir takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Boromir missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Thomas looks to land a combination. Boromir sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Thomas slips a jab from Boromir. And Thomas tries to counter it with a takedown but Boromir pushes his down on his head and steps out. Boromir throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Boromir. Thomas unleashes a big counter combination but Boromir bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Boromir. Boromir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around? Boromir misses with a hook
and Thomas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Boromir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas. Thomas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Boromir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Boromir throws a right hand that misses
and Thomas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Thomas misses with the combination.
Thomas throws a nice head kick!
Boromir throws a hook to the side of Thomas's head but Thomas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Boromir pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Thomas is looking for the big counter here. Boromir throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Thomas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boromir momentarily.
Boromir rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand! Boromir throws a right hand that misses
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand! Thomas misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Thomas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boromir. Thomas looks to land a combination. Boromir sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. This has been an exciting period of action! Thomas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Boromir eats them both and turns towards Thomas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. A telegraphed right hand from Boromir misses the target. Boromir misses with a hook
and Thomas counters with a left and a right that stings Boromir. Thomas drops his hands momentarily and Boromir takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Boromir swings widly with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Boromir misses with a left hand and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand. Boromir looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range. Boromir throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Boromir lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. A nice combination there by Thomas.
Boromir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas. As Boromir backs off Thomas throws a huge counter combo but Boromir manages to avoid it all. Thomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boromir throws a shot from downtown. Thomas moves away and avoids it. Thomas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Thomas slips under a jab. A little jabbing left from Thomas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Boromir misses with an uppercut
and Thomas counters with a nice double leg into guard. Boromir looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thomas is one step ahead there. Boromir utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Thomas stopping the sweep attempt from Boromir.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Boromir has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thomas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Thomas wants to control from the top but Boromir keeps moving. Thomas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Thomas wants to control from the top but Boromir keeps moving. Boromir is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Thomas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Thomas landing with the ground and pound. Thomas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Thomas really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mike Thomas's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Boromir misses with a straight left. Boromir misses with a looping left. Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Thomas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boromir. Thomas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Thomas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thomas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Boromir misses with a lunging right hand
and Thomas counters with a one-two to the body. Thomas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Boromir.
That's one minute gone in the round. Boromir throws a shot from downtown. Thomas moves away and avoids it. Boromir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomas sees it coming and avoids it easily. Thomas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boromir swings widly with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut. Thomas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boromir misses with a left hand and Thomas counters with a lovely shot to the body. Boromir throws a big shot that misses. Thomas connects with the punch. Boromir throws a poor cross that misses
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Boromir scores with a sloppy right hand. Thomas should have avoided that one. Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Thomas throws out a counter right but Boromir avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Thomas walks into a straight right hand from Boromir. A jab from Boromir misses. A slow jab from Boromir misses its intended target. It seemed like Thomas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Boromir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas. Boromir lunges at Thomas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thomas's hand. Boromir throws a poor cross that misses
and Thomas makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Boromir really felt that one! Sloppy strikes from Thomas. Those never looked like landing. Boromir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomas sees it coming and avoids it easily. Boromir throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Boromir dodges the punch combination from Thomas.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Boromir misses with a hook
and Thomas counters with a big head kick but Boromir shrugs it off. Boromir looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range. Thomas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boromir defends it well. Boromir throws a hook but Thomas blocks it. Boromir throws a right hand that misses
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Thomas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boromir throws out the jab. Boromir takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boromir. A big right from Boromir misses. Boromir throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Thomas feints the counter takedown. Boromir lands a nice shot that snaps Thomas's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Boromir misses with a hook
and Thomas counters with a left to the body. Thomas slips under a jab. Thomas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Boromir throws a poor cross that misses
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Boromir misses with a hook
and Thomas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Thomas scores with a decent looking hook. A big left from Thomas misses. Boromir throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily. Boromir misses the jab. Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Thomas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Boromir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Mike Thomas will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Mike Thomas's cut. That's time! Boromir's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Boromir throws a right hand that misses
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand. Boromir jabbing away but nothing is landing. Thomas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. A slow jab from Boromir misses its intended target. Boromir misses the jab. Thomas feints the counter takedown. Boromir looks to land a left hand but Thomas moved out of range nicely. Thomas is looking for the big counter here. Captain Boromir is winning the standup battle so far. Boromir looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range. Thomas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Boromir throws a shot from downtown. Thomas moves away and avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A big right from Boromir misses. Thomas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boromir.
That's one minute gone in the round. Boromir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas. Thomas with the counter takedown but Boromir avoids it easily. Thomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boromir throws a lazy right hand but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Thomas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Thomas throws a looping overhand right but Boromir ducks down to avoid it. Thomas moves out of range of the strikes. Thomas misses with a head kick.
Boromir connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Boromir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomas sees it coming and avoids it easily. Thomas raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Boromir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas. Boromir throws a shot from downtown. Thomas moves away and avoids it. Thomas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Boromir connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thomas. Thomas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Boromir throws a big shot that misses. Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Thomas is looking for the big counter here. Thomas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boromir finds it's way round the side to connect with Thomas's head. Boromir thows a left - swing and a miss! Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Boromir misses. Thomas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Nice jab there from Boromir. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A telegraphed right hand from Boromir misses the target. Boromir lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Boromir. Boromir throws a lazy right hand but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Thomas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Boromir shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Boromir looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range. Thomas slips a jab from Boromir. Thomas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boromir defends it well. Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Thomas on the wrong end of a nice hook. Boromir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas. Boromir loads up on a big right hand but Thomas slips the punch. Thomas cracks Boromir with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Boromir throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it. Boromir takes one on the button. Thomas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boromir circles away quickly and effectively. The fighters circling - Boromir throws out the jab but it was never going to land. And Thomas tries to counter it with a takedown but Boromir pushes his down on his head and steps out. Boromir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas. A little jabbing left from Thomas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Boromir pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Thomas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Boromir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas. Boromir pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Thomas throws a series of punches but Boromir avoids them all with ease. Nice uppercut lands for Boromir. That snapped Thomas's head back.
Thomas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that's the end of the fight! Captain Boromir showed his dominance in that final round. I think Boromir 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:47 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 49:46 Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Captain Boromir! Captain Boromir retains his super heavyweight title! Captain Boromir seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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