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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Midick Aiken (ranked 172 p4p, 6 weight class) and Tony Bunker (ranked 421 p4p, 15 weight class). Midick Aiken had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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160 cm
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138 lbs
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173 cm
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144 lbs
21 - 11 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Midick Aiken! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
21 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Bunker! The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Aiken looks to score with a jab to the body but Bunker is just out of range. Bunker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Aiken throws a body shot but no joy. Aiken throws a hook but Bunker avoids it easily. Aiken misses with a kick to the body and Bunker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Aiken kicks off Bunker and gets to his feet. Bunker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. 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! Bunker cracks Aiken with an open hand slap. Bunker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Bunker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aiken is able to avoid easily. Aiken throws an off balance right hand
and Bunker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bunker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Aiken counters with a nice uppercut. Aiken tries to clinch up. Aiken throws a hook but Bunker blocks it. Bunker looks to throw the jab but Aiken is out of range. Aiken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bunker was well out of range. Poor timing from Aiken.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bunker fails with a takedown attempt. Bunker lands with a nice body kick. Aiken definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. A nice combination there by Aiken.
Bunker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bunker scoring well with a low kick there.
Aiken throws an overhand right that lands on Bunker's shoulder, as Bunker tries to avoid the shot. Bunker lands with a kick to the temple. Aiken shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Bunker misses with a low kick. Bunker avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A countering left hand to the body from Bunker misses. Aiken scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Aiken ducks right into an uppercut from Bunker.
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! Aiken looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Bunker lands a jab to the nose. Aiken throws out a loose jab but Bunker uses good head movement to avoid it. A little jabbing left from Bunker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Aiken throws out a loose jab but Bunker uses good head movement to avoid it. Aiken slips under a jab. The fighters circling - Aiken throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Aiken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bunker. Aiken tries to clinch up. Bunker lands a head kick. Aiken smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Aiken lands the left hand. Bunker blocks a jab. Bunker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aiken in his tracks. Aiken misses with a body shot.
Aiken blocks a head kick by Bunker.
Aiken stuns Bunker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bunker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Bunker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Bunker slips a jab from Aiken. Aiken attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Aiken misses with a hook. Bunker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bunker misses with a straight left. Aiken scores with a decent looking hook. Aiken cracks Bunker with a good jab. Bunker misses the shot to the body. A quick step to the side and Aiken tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Bunker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Good shot there by Bunker. Bunker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Aiken thuds a left hand into Bunker's body. Aiken is looking to score with low kicks. Aiken connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Aiken looks to throw the jab but Bunker is out of range. Bunker throws a head kick that misses. Bunker throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Aiken lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aiken. Bunker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Aiken throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Bunker swats away the attempt to clinch by Aiken. Bunker lands with a nice body kick. Bunker misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bunker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aiken. Aiken on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Aiken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aiken avoids the head kick by Bunker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Midick Aiken will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bunker cracks Aiken with an open hand slap. Bunker throws a head kick that half lands.
Aiken checks a leg kick. Aiken walks into a left hand. Aiken checks a low kick from Bunker. Bunker misses with a low kick.
Aiken has Bunker up against the cage in a clinch.
Aiken scores with a nice hook to the head. Bunker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Bunker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aiken misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Aiken swings wildly with an uppercut but Bunker uses good head movement to avoid it. Bunker lands an uppercut. Aiken's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! 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! Bunker works on Aiken's body with a couple of short punches. Bunker blocking some punches.
Bunker blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Aiken's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Aiken presses Bunker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Bunker tries a body shot but Aiken blocks it.
Bunker lands a left hand.
Bunker throws a punch but it's blocked by Aiken. Aiken lands a body punch in the clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Aiken. Aiken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bunker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aiken backwards. Aiken blocks a body shot from Bunker. Aiken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bunker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aiken is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Aiken misses with a punch to the body.
Aiken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aiken prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bunker. Aiken scores with a nice hook to the head. Aiken prevents a body shot from Bunker. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bunker misses with a punch on the inside.
Tony Bunker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bunker misses with the head strike.
Bunker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bunker has a couple of punches blocked by Aiken.
Bunker misses with the head strike.
Aiken swings wildly with an uppercut but Bunker uses good head movement to avoid it. Bunker misses with a hook from the clinch. Aiken lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Bunker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aiken gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. A short right from Aiken. Bunker just leaning against Aiken, taking a breather. Aiken throws a head punch that misses. Bunker lands with a right to the head. Aiken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aiken lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aiken lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Stalling in the clinch from Aiken.
A nice left hand lands by Aiken.
Bunker misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Bunker. Bunker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A head punch on the inside from Aiken fails to land. Bunker has a couple of punches blocked by Aiken.
Aiken misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aiken. Bunker tries to work over Aiken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Aiken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aiken misses with a short punch on the inside. Aiken throws a head punch that misses. Aiken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bunker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Aiken is trying to maintain a safe position but Bunker gets an underhook and turns Aiken into the cage. A head punch on the inside from Bunker fails to land. Bunker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Aiken throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bunkers head. Bunker gets through Aiken's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Aiken tries a body shot but Bunker blocks it.
Bunker digs a right hand into Aiken's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aiken's gas tank. Bunker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bunker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Aiken blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Aiken lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Aiken working some nice short punches in the clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Aiken misses with some punches.
Bunker misses with a hook from the clinch. Bunker lands with a short shot to the head. Aiken misses with a punch to the body.
Aiken makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Aiken lands with a short shot to the head. Bunker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Aiken after a bit of a struggle. Midick Aiken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Bunker. Bunker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Bunker tries to throw a body punch but Aiken avoids it by throwing Bunker back against the cage. Bunker looking for a takedown. Aiken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Bunker misses with a hook from the clinch. Bunker has a couple of punches blocked by Aiken.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Aiken breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tony Bunker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bunker tries to score with a low kick but Aiken moves his leg out of the way. Decent striking displayed by Bunker there. Aiken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bunker. Bunker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tony Bunker will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Aiken's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Aiken moves out of range of the body kick. Tony Bunker seems to be getting the better of the standup. Nice body punch from Aiken. Aiken jabs Bunker right on the nose. Bunker blinks but takes it well. Aiken looks to land a left hand but Bunker moved out of range nicely. Aiken throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bunker counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Bunker is trying to control the action in half guard but Aiken is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Aiken tries to kick Bunker off but Bunker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Bunker trying to control from half guard but Aiken is working away. Aiken tries to get to full guard but Bunker has control of the leg. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Aiken looks like he's trying to stand up.
Aiken is not content to let Bunker control the position. Aiken is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bunker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bunker's back!
That's one minute gone in the round. Bunker turns into Aiken and is now in his guard.
Aiken has his hands on Bunker's head, controlling the position. Aiken trying to control the position.
Bunker lands a couple of digs. Aiken is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Aiken has Bunker pulled in close to control his posture. Bunker is looking to work some ground and pound but Aiken has wrist control. Bunker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Aiken wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bunker is now in half guard. Aiken has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bunker is working away from the top position though. Aiken might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Bunker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Aiken looks like he's trying to stand up.
Aiken trying to control here.
Bunker is stalling here. Aiken is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bunker seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Aiken has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Bunker is trying to control Aiken's posture but Aiken avoids it. Aiken wants to control but Bunker is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Aiken decides to take the fight back to the feet. Aiken gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bunker is looking to land body kicks. Aiken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Aiken tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bunker paws at him with a jab and circles away. A jab from Bunker misses. Bunker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bunker shoots in for a takedown but Aiken shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Midick Aiken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bunker misses with a low kick as Aiken jumps back. Bunker's corner calls for a 1-2. Bunker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Bunker tries a head kick but it misses.
Bunker cracks Aiken with a good jab. Aiken throws a jab but it's blocked by Bunker. Bunker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Aiken swings for the body but Bunker moves out of range.
Bunker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aiken throws a right hand that misses
and Bunker counters with a lovely straight right hand! Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aiken. Aiken scores with a jab to the body. Bunker cracks Aiken 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 head kick misses from Bunker. An attempted straight right counter from Aiken misses the target. A swing and a miss from Aiken. Bunker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aiken. That did some damage! Aiken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bunker. Bunker misses with a low kick.
Aiken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aiken takes one on the button. Bunker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aiken is able to avoid easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Bunker really 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aiken. Bunker does a little dance to reset his feet. Bunker throws a right hand that misses
and Aiken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bunker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Bunker. Bunker throws a head kick but Aiken moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Bunker as he connects with a hook. Bunker throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Aiken defending well as Bunker loads up on a big left hand. Aiken takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aiken throws an overhand right that lands on Bunker's shoulder, as Bunker tries to avoid the shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. That kick from Bunker tenderised Aiken's leg. Aiken is trying to keep his angry face on. Bunker misses with a hook to the body
and Aiken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Aiken throws a push kick but Bunker slaps the foot to one side. Aiken moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice sprawl there from Aiken as Bunker shoots in. Bunker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aiken. Aiken is looking to counter punch. Bunker throws a sloppy head kick and Aiken counters with a nice uppercut. Bunker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bunker feints and then cracks Aiken's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aiken down. A slow jab from Aiken misses its intended target. Aiken throws a hook but Bunker blocks it. Aiken misses with a body shot.
Bunker lands a jab to Aiken's midsection. Bunker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aiken. Bunker does a little dance to reset his feet. Bunker swings for the body but Aiken moves out of range.
Aiken uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bunker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Bunker sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A slow jab from Bunker misses its intended target. Bunker avoids the body shot from Aiken.
Aiken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bunker. Bunker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aiken. Bunker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aiken fails in his attempt to clinch. Bunker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Bunker connects with a nice looking jab.
Aiken misses with a hook. Nice straight punches there by Bunker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bunker. Aiken throws a lazy right hand but Bunker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Aiken on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bunker avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Aiken rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bunker moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Aiken throws a jab but it's blocked by Bunker. Aiken backing away here, and Bunker unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Aiken avoids the body shot from Bunker.
Bunker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bunker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Aiken throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bunker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Aiken works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Aiken slips under a jab from Bunker. A looping hook to the body misses from Bunker. Aiken does a little dance to reset his feet. Aiken closes the distance and pushes Bunker back into the cage. Aiken misses with a punch on the inside.
Aiken struggles to land a body shot inside as Bunker controls his hands.
Aiken wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Aiken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aiken scores with a shoulder strike. Aiken misses with a short punch on the inside. Aiken tries a body shot but Bunker blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bunker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bunker misses with a short punch on the inside. Bunker swings wildly with an uppercut but Aiken uses good head movement to avoid it. Aiken lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Aiken pushes Bunker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Bunker is trying to drag Aiken to the mat but Aiken just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aiken creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Bunker misses with some punches.
Bunker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bunker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bunker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bunker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bunker working aggressively here.
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 Midick Aiken will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Bunker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aiken. Aiken circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Bunker is looking to slow Aiken down with leg kicks. Aiken misses with a straight right. Aiken moves away from the strike by Bunker. Aiken pushes Bunker up against the cage in a clinch. Aiken throws a punch but it's blocked by Bunker. Aiken misses with a punch on the inside.
Bunker has picked Aiken up - he's going for a ride! Bunker dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Aiken tries to get to full guard but Bunker has control of the leg. Aiken wants to get back to his feet. Aiken wants to improve his position but Bunker is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bunker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Aiken tries to roll over but Bunker keeps him under control. Aiken wants to get back to his feet.
Aiken desperately trying to maintain half guard. Bunker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aiken defending well though. Bunker is keen to just control but Aiken is a slippery customer. Aiken wants to get back to his feet.
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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Aiken throws a body punch but Bunker moves out of range. Bunker throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Aiken counter with a right hand. Bunker scores with a spinning back kick! Bunker lands a head kick. Aiken smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Aiken throws an overhand right that lands on Bunker's shoulder, as Bunker tries to avoid the shot. A head kick misses from Bunker. Aiken looks to score with a jab to the body but Bunker is just out of range. Bunker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. A leg kick checked by Bunker. Bunker punishes Aiken's body with a nice straight punch. Bunker throws a sloppy head kick and Aiken moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bunker scores with a hook. Aiken throws a hook to the side of Bunker's head but Bunker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. And Bunker tries to counter it with a takedown but Aiken pushes his down on his head and steps out. Bunker looks to score with a jab to the body but Aiken is just out of range. Bunker throws a body kick that misses. Aiken is looking to counter punch. Bunker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aiken checks it well. Aiken swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Bunker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Bunker on the wrong end of a nice jab. Bunker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Bunker throws a head kick that misses and Aiken counters with a straight right hand. Aiken digs a good hook to Bunker's body.
Aiken missing with a left hand there. Bunker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Aiken slips a jab and a cross from Bunker.
Bunker misses with a kick to the body and Aiken counters with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bunker throws a leg kick and Aiken counters with a lovely straight right hand! This has been an exciting period of action! Bunker goes for a double leg but Aiken avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Aiken continues to drive forward. Aiken swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Bunker is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Bunker avoids the body shot from Aiken.
Aiken misses with a body kick. Aiken has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bunker. Bunker throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Bunker throws a lazy right hand but Aiken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Jab, jab by Bunker - just one landing. Bunker looks to land a body kick but Aiken moved away. Bunker lands with a kick to the ribs.
Aiken checks a leg kick. Bunker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aiken counters with a lovely shot to the body. Aiken lands with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Tony Bunker. I think Bunker 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 46:49 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 48:48 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw! Midick Aiken retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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