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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Semenko (ranked 32 p4p, 6 weight class) and Big Murha (ranked 170 p4p, 26 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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191 cm
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220 lbs
16 - 4 - 0 |
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189 cm
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215 lbs
18 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Semenko! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Murha! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Semenko looks to land a left hand but Murha moved out of range nicely. Semenko lands a right hook to the body.
Semenko rushes Murha and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Semenko blocks a body shot from Murha. Murha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Semenko's elbow. Murha struggles to land a body shot inside as Semenko controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Semenko. Murha misses with some punches.
Murha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Knees to the body from Semenko.
Semenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murha. Murha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murha tries a body shot but Semenko blocks it.
Semenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Murha avoids the damage to the body. Murha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murha throws a head punch that misses. Murha has a couple of punches blocked by Semenko.
Semenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round. Semenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Semenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Murha backwards. Semenko has a couple of punches blocked by Murha.
A right hook to the body lands for Semenko.
Murha throws a head punch that misses. Murha can't find room to land a body shot as Semenko controls the action.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murha avoids it. Semenko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Murha misses with a short punch on the inside. A short right hand to the side of the head by Semenko. Semenko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Murha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Semenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Murha uses good head movement to avoid it. Murha can't find room to land a body shot as Semenko controls the action.
Semenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Semenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murha lands with a left to the head. Semenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Semenko misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murha. A head punch blocked on the inside by Murha. Semenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Murha controls his hands.
Semenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murha backwards. Murha tries to work over Semenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Murha tries to work over Semenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Murha tries a body shot but Semenko blocks it.
Semenko throws a head punch that misses. Murha misses with a punch to the body.
Semenko prevents a body shot from Murha. Murha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Semenkos head. Murha takes a shot to the head. A left hand lands to the body for Murha.
Semenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Semenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murha.
Murha tries a body shot but Semenko blocks it.
Murha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Semenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Semenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murha blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Murha prevents a body shot from Semenko. Semenko prevents a body shot from Murha. Murha lands a hook that snaps the head of Semenko backwards. Murha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murha struggles to land a body shot inside as Semenko controls his hands.
Murha can't find room to land a body shot as Semenko controls the action.
Murha tries a body shot but Semenko blocks it.
Murha tries to work over Semenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Murha tries a body shot but Semenko blocks it.
Semenko misses with the head strike.
Murha lands a body punch. Murha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Semenko. Murha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Semenko. Semenko tries to throw a body punch but Murha avoids it by throwing Semenko back against the cage. Murha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murha can't find room to land a body shot as Semenko controls the action.
Semenko misses with a knee to the head. Murha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Semenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murha blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Murha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murha tries a body shot but Semenko blocks it.
Semenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murha gets through Semenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Nice body punch from Murha - that landed with a thud.
Semenko working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Semenko missing with knees to the body.
Murha blocks an uppercut.
Murha tries to throw a body punch but Semenko avoids it by throwing Murha back against the cage. Murha tries a body shot but Semenko blocks it.
Murha managing to block the knees to the body from Semenko.
Semenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murha lands a nice shot to the body. Murha tries to throw a body punch but Semenko avoids it by throwing Murha back against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Semenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Murha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Murha fails to land. Good body shot from Semenko.
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 Dave Semenko will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Semenko throws a chopping leg kick but Murha manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Nice body kick from Semenko. Semenko wants to clinch but Murha slips to the side letting Murha counter with a right hand. Semenko delivers a nice body kick. Murha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murha pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Semenko scores with a shot to the body.
Semenko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A shot to the body from Semenko misses and Murha holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Murha lands a hook that snaps the head of Semenko backwards. Murha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Semenko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dave Semenko has scored more points in the clinch so far. Semenko tries a body shot but Murha blocks it.
Murha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round. Murha lands a hook that snaps the head of Semenko backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murha. Semenko lands a nice uppercut. Semenko lands a nice shot to the body. Semenko lands a shoulder strike. Murha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Semenko blocks a body shot from Murha. Murha scores with an uppercut up the middle. Murha tries to throw a body punch but Semenko avoids it by throwing Murha back against the cage. Semenko prevents a body shot from Murha. Semenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Murha is defending well for now. Semenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murha's elbow. Murha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Semenko misses with a short punch on the inside. Murha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Semenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Murha is breathing heavily. Semenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Murha avoids the damage to the body. Semenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Semenko misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Semenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Murha takes a knee right on the jaw!
Murha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Semenko scores with a nice short uppercut. Semenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Semenko blocks a body shot from Murha. Murha misses with a punch to the body.
Semenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Semenko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Murha has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Murha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Semenko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Murha's face.
Murha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Semenko backwards. Semenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murha can do to turn this around? Semenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Murha avoids the damage to the body. Semenko with a knee to the head.
Murha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Murha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Semenko's elbow. Murha has a couple of punches blocked by Semenko.
Nice body punch from Semenko. Good body shot from Semenko.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Semenko lands on the inside with an uppercut. Semenko trying to land knees to the body.
Semenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Murha is defending well for now. Semenko misses with a knee strike.
Semenko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Semenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Semenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murha backwards. Murha takes a knee right on the jaw!
Semenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murha. Murha working aggressively here.
Murha works on Semenko's body with a couple of short punches. Semenko misses with a body punch.
Semenko can't find room to land a body shot as Murha controls the action.
Murha struggles to land a body shot inside as Semenko controls his hands.
Semenko presses Murha against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Semenko lands with a light punch inside. Semenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Semenko lands on the inside with an uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Murha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short uppercut from Semenko. Murha misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Semenko.
Semenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Semenko lands a nice uppercut. Semenko lands a nice uppercut. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Semenko obliges. Semenko gets through Murha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Semenko lands a nice knee to the body. A body shot lands from Semenko.
Semenko connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Semenko working Murha over with knees to the body. Semenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Murha lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Knees to the body from Semenko.
Semenko lands an uppercut. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Murha 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. Semenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Semenko dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action!
Semenko thuds his shin into the meat of Murha's side. Murha misses with a double jab.
Semenko works the jab nicely. Semenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Murha's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Semenko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murha scrambles back to his feet. Semenko connects with a solid leg kick. Semenko scores with a spinning back kick! Semenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murha at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murha takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Murha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Semenko, as that shot connected.
Semenko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Semenko scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Semenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Murha keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It seemed like Murha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Nice defenses there by Semenko. Semenko is looking to counter with a body kick. Semenko tests Murha's chin there with a solid looking shot. Semenko cracks Murha with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Semenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Dave Semenko is winning the standup battle so far. Semenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Semenko throws a right and a left that both miss. Murha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Semenko. Murha throws a lazy right hand but Semenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Semenko stuns Murha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheers as Semenko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murha doesn't seem phased though. Nice body punch from Semenko. Semenko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murha's hands. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Murha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Semenko moves away. Dave Semenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Semenko scores with a jab to the body. Semenko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Murha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Semenko. Murha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Murha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Semenko jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Semenko connects with the punch. Semenko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Semenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Murha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murha throws out a counter right but Semenko avoids it with no problem. Semenko throws a jab when Murha was well out of range. Murha looks to land a right hand but Semenko moved out of range. Murha is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Semenko. Murha takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Murha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Semenko. Semenko obviously looking to wear him down.
Crunch! Semenko slams his shin into Murha's torso. Semenko cracks the inside of Murha's front leg. Semenko misses the shot to the body. Semenko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good shot there by Semenko. Murha avoids the body shot from Semenko.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lazy left from Semenko finds it's target. Murha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. It appears Semenko was looking to counter with a kick there. Semenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Murha throws a fast counter high kick but Semenko manages to duck under it in time. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A looping hook to the body misses from Semenko. Murha does a little dance to reset his feet. Semenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Murha moves out of range of the body kick. Murha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Semenko.
Murha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Semenko. Murha has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Semenko. Semenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Murha counters with a one-two to the body. Semenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Semenko clearly takes that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Semenko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Semenko slips under a jab from Murha. Semenko scores with a nice strike. Semenko scores with a jab to the jaw. Murha moves out of range as Semenko throws a body kick.
Semenko feints and then cracks Murha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murha down. Semenko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Murha staying out of range there. Murha throws out a counter right but Semenko avoids it with no problem. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murha punishes Semenko's body with a nice straight punch. Semenko throws a front kick that sends Murha stumbling back into the cage. Murha moves out of range as Semenko strikes. Semenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Semenko dips to his left and cracks Murha with an uppercut! Semenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Murha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Semenko throws a right and a left that Murha avoids nicely. Semenko connects with a right hand. Murha shakes it off. Murha digs a good hook to Semenko's body.
Semenko moves out of range as Murha strikes. Semenko misses with an uppercut
and Murha counters with a lovely shot to the body. Semenko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Semenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murha sees it coming and avoids it easily. Semenko connects with a single shot there. The crowd cheers as Semenko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murha doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Semenko scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Murha misses with a straight left. Murha takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Murha sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Murha slips a jab from Semenko. Semenko tries to land a front kick but Murha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Murha blocks the body kick.
Murha doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Semenko misses with a body kick. Murha tries to counter with a clinch but Semenko shakes him off and moves away. Semenko closes the distance and lands a one-two. Semenko lands with a straight right. Murha didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Good shot there by Murha. Semenko swings widly with a right hand
and Murha counters with a straight right hand. Murha fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Semenko on the side of the head. Semenko is looking to clinch but Murha is avoiding it.
Semenko tests Murha's chin there with a solid looking shot. Semenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murha was well out of range. Poor timing from Semenko. Murha throws a sloppy head kick and Semenko moves out of range easily. Semenko throws a leg kick and Murha counters with a nice uppercut. Semenko fails in his attempt to clinch. Semenko lands with a kick to the temple. Murha shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Semenko takes a swing at Murha's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Semenko is looking to slow Murha down with leg kicks. Semenko scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Semenko throws a nice inside leg kick. Murha throws an off balance right hand
and Semenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Murha blocks the body kick.
Murha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murha dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Murha lands a really nice looking cross but Semenko seems unphased.
Semenko throws a lazy right hand but Murha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Murha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. A telegraphed right hand from Semenko misses the target. Semenko lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Semenko had his way with Big Murha in 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Semenko thows a body kick. Murha tries to catch it but that hurt him. Murha loads up on a big right hand but Semenko slips the punch. Semenko lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Murha blocks the body kick.
Murha looks like he wants to counter punch here. Murha is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Semenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murha paws at him with a jab and circles away. Semenko tries to clinch but Murha is having none of it. Murha throws out a counter right but Semenko avoids it with no problem. Semenko swings for the body but Murha moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Semenko ducks right into an uppercut from Murha. Semenko's corner calls for a 1-2. Semenko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Murha misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round. Murha moves away from the strike by Semenko. A solid body kick from Semenko. Semenko misses with a looping right. Murha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Murha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Semenko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Semenko tries to land a front kick but Murha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Murha throws a fast counter high kick but Semenko manages to duck under it in time. Semenko moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Murha has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Semenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Semenko moves out of range as Murha strikes. Murha slips a jab from Semenko. Semenko scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Murha with a jab. Semenko cracks the inside of Murha's front leg. Semenko lands a jab to Murha's midsection. Murha's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Murha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Semenko.
Murha looks like he wants to counter punch here. Semenko feints and then cracks Murha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murha down. Semenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Murha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murha avoiding damage as Semenko throws knees to the body.
Murha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murha lands a nice shot to the body. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Murha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Murha.
A short right from Semenko. Murha presses Semenko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Murha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Semenko backwards. Murha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Semenko backwards. Murha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Murha is leaning against Semenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Semenko blocks a body shot from Murha. Murha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Semenko landing knees to the body.
Murha lands an uppercut. Murha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Semenko blocks a body shot from Murha. Murha blocking some punches.
Murha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Semenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Semenko trying to land knees to the body.
Murha lands an uppercut. Murha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Semenko. Murha lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Murha misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Murha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Semenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Murha scores with a shot to the side of Semenko's head. Murha struggles to land a body shot inside as Semenko controls his hands.
Murha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Semenko's elbow. Murha scores with a shoulder strike. A shot in the inside from Murha. Murha lands a nice shot to the body. Semenko tries to land a knee to the head but Murha blocks with his arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murha. Murha lands with a right to the head. Murha misses with a body punch.
Semenko can't find room to land a body shot as Murha controls the action.
Semenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Murha controls his hands.
Murha lands with a right to the head. Murha lands a body punch. Big Murha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Murha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Big Murha. Well Semenko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:46 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Semenko! Dave Semenko retains his light heavyweight title! Dave Semenko 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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