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Event:
Pulse 30
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Hotline rushes Ishida and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Ishida can't find room to land a body shot as Hotline controls the action.
Hotline blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Hotline. #CUT# It looks like Masaya Ishida has been cut. Hotline blocks a body shot from Ishida. Hotline taking a breather. A short uppercut from Hotline. Hotline scores with a nice hook to the head. Ishida misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ishida stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Hotline is breathing heavily. Ishida struggles to land a body shot inside as Hotline controls his hands.
Ishida blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hotline is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ishida is keeping busy. Hotline on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hotline misses with a hook from the clinch. Ishida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
I was talking to Hotline's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Ishida tries a body shot but Hotline blocks it.
#T1# Hotline working aggressively here.
Hotline lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hotline lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ishida backwards. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Hotline blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Ishida tries to pull guard but Hotline holds him up against the ropes and eventually Ishida drops back down to his feet.
Hotline lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ishida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ishida struggles to land a body shot inside as Hotline controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hotline. Hotline swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hotline blocks a body shot from Ishida. Ishida misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ishida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ishida jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hotline walks away with a smile on his face. Ishida gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Ishida throws a right hand that misses
and Hotline counters with a stiff right hand. #T2##CL# Hotline instigates a clinch. Ishida tries to pull guard but Hotline holds him up against the ropes and eventually Ishida drops back down to his feet.
Mister Hotline has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masaya Ishida. Hotline scores with a nice hook to the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Ishida. Ishida is working for takedown but Hotline is calmly controlling the position for now. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ishida is trying to pull guard but Hotline has him pressed against the ropes. Ishida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Ishida tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hotline smiles and moves away.
#CL# Hotline closes the distance and clinches. Hotline lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3# Hotline working some nice short punches in the clinch. Hotline leaning his opponent against the ropes. Ishida tries to throw a body punch but Hotline avoids it by throwing Ishida back against the ropes. Ishida is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Hotline to keep the fight standing. Hotline is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ishida is keeping busy. Ishida can't find room to land a body shot as Hotline controls the action.
Ishida tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hotline just stands there and leans against the ropes. Hotline lands a body shot. Ishida tries to throw a body punch but Hotline avoids it by throwing Ishida back against the ropes. Hotline working some nice short punches in the clinch. Hotline prevents a body shot from Ishida. Hotline will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ishida up against the ropes. A head punch on the inside from Ishida fails to land. #T4# Still in the clinch, Hotline scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC# Ishida is rocked! Hotline fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ishida is still on wobbly legs! Can Hotline finish him? Hotline swings wildly with an uppercut but Ishida uses good head movement to avoid it. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hotline. Hotline working aggressively here.
Stalling in the clinch from Hotline.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ishida. Hotline stalling in the clinch.
Hotline throws a punch but it's blocked by Ishida. Ishida seems to have recovered his senses. A short uppercut from Hotline. Hotline avoiding damage as Ishida throws knees to the body.
Ishida tries a knee to the head but Hotline blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ishida jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hotline walks away with a smile on his face. Ishida gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Hotline slips a straight right by Ishida.#CL# Hotline takes the fight into the clinch. Ishida is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hotline is keeping busy. Hotline is looking to control Ishida's arms but Ishida gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hotline has his back to the ropes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mister Hotline dominated that round. The cut man is working on Masaya Ishida's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Ishida punishes Hotline's body with a nice straight punch.#CL# Hotline rushes Ishida and presses him up against the ropes. Hotline avoiding damage as Ishida throws knees to the body.
Hotline lands a shoulder strike. Hotline has Ishida pushed against the ropes. Hotline lands a body punch in the clinch. With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Ishida just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hotline's brow. Ishida misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ishida tries to land knees in the clinch but Hotline avoids the damage to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A short right hand to the side of the head by Hotline. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. A battle for position here, against the ropes. Hotline throws a big uppercut that drops Ishida! More strikes from Hotline and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ishida lies dazed against the ropes as Hotline celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mister Hotline! Mister Hotline tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Pulse 27
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1# Tiura thuds a left hand into Ishida's body. Tiura throws a body shot but no joy. Ishida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tiura.
A little feinted left hand from Ishida on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. That kick from Ishida tenderised Tiura's leg. Tiura is trying to keep his angry face on. Nice sprawl there from Tiura as Ishida shoots in. Tiura is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ishida with a body shot. Tiura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Tiura decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Tiura working over Ishida with some ground and pound. Ishida looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Tiura wants to free his trapped foot but Ishida is holding on for dear life with his legs. Tiura content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1# Tiura wants to pass to mount but Ishida is defending the position. Tiura prevents Ishida from improving his position. Tiura trying to pass the guard but Ishida defending well. Tiura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ishida keeps working. Tiura scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Ishida tries to roll over but Tiura keeps him under control. Tiura drops an elbow to the side of Ishida's head. Ishida on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Ishida trying to control here.
Tiura not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Tiura is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2##SUB2# Tiura wants to work for an arm triangle but Ishida is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ishida slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB# Tiura has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Ishida to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Tiura is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Ishida pulls down on the head and he's put Tiura to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Masaya Ishida! An out of breath Masaya Ishida thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Pulse 22
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1# Aoki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Ishida throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aoki's waist but Aoki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ishida off to one side. Aoki misses with a low kick. #CL2# Aoki moves into the clinch. Ishida is trying to stall.
Ishida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aoki looking to throw knees to the head but Ishida is blocking nicely.
Ishida tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A knee to the head by Aoki.
#CUT2# It looks like Masaya Ishida has been cut. With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Ishida just misses with a elbow thrown towards Aoki's brow. Aoki tries to land a knee to the head but Ishida blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Aoki blocks a body shot from Ishida. Aoki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aoki with a knee to the head.
Ishida tries to pull guard but Aoki holds him up against the ropes and eventually Ishida drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masaya Ishida. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ishida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aoki's elbow. #T1# Ishida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Aoki throws a head punch that misses. Aoki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ishida's face.
Ishida can't find room to land a body shot as Aoki controls the action.
Aoki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aoki has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Ishida - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Aoki, and another! Ishida is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Michinori Aoki!
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Event:
Pulse 19
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Sadewo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ishida's guard. Ishida wants to sweep but no luck. Sadewo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Ishida controls Sadewo momentarily but Sadewo frees himself. Sadewo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ishida. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# Ishida is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sadewo is aware though and is defending well. Ishida lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ishida throwing strikes from guard but Sadewo blocks nicely. Ishida postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Ishida wants to pass the guard but Sadewo is keeping the position.#T1# Sadewo keeping moving, preventing Ishida from controlling successfully. Sadewo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Sadewo keeping moving, preventing Ishida from controlling successfully. Ishida pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sadewo is keeping the position for now. Sadewo keeping moving, preventing Ishida from controlling successfully. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Sadewo looking to control.
Sadewo keeping moving, preventing Ishida from controlling successfully. Ishida wants to pass the guard but Sadewo is keeping the position.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Ishida trying to control but Sadewo is working from the bottom. Sadewo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Ishida throws a big right hand that misses. Ishida looking to pass the guard. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2# Sadewo clinches. Sadewo avoiding damage as Ishida throws knees to the body.
#TD2# Sadewo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ishida regains guard immediately. Sadewo scoring with punches to the head and body. Ishida is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T3# Ishida is thwarting Sadewo's attempts to control the position. Ishida wants to control but Sadewo is keeping him busy. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sadewo can do anything to dispel that myth. Sadewo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ishida. Sadewo trying to hold on to Ishida's head to control him but Ishida postures up.
Nice strikes from Ishida there. Ishida wants to pass to mount but Sadewo is defending the position. Ishida works his foot free and advances to mount. Poor strikes thrown by Ishida there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#T4# Ishida prevents Sadewo from getting the reversal. Ishida has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Sadewo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Sadewo landing some decent shots from guard. Sadewo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Sadewo passes Ishida's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Sadewo working over Ishida with some ground and pound. Ishida looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Ishida tries to roll over but Sadewo keeps him under control. Ishida trying to control but Sadewo postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ishida wants to get back to full guard but Sadewo has passed into side control. Ishida manages to get back to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rio Sadewo will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Ishida misses with a hook
and Sadewo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2# Sadewo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ishida was covering up waiting for the punch and Sadewo finishes the takedown easily into guard. Ishida is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Sadewo stopping the sweep attempt from Ishida. Sadewo trying to control but Ishida is working from the bottom. #SUB# Ishida looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sadewo has picked Ishida up and slammed him! Ishida can't keep hold of the triangle and Sadewo manages to pass to side control! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ishida tries to bench press Sadewo off him but Sadewo keeps the position. Ishida sneaks back into half guard. Ishida wants to improve his position but Sadewo is controlling well.
Sadewo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1# Ishida gets back to full guard.
Ishida keeping moving, preventing Sadewo from controlling successfully. Sadewo postures up.
#SUB# Sadewo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ishida has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sadewo has managed to get both his arms back between Ishida's legs - danger averted.#SUB# Sadewo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ishida has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sadewo has managed to get both his arms back between Ishida's legs - danger averted. Ishida is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB# Ishida has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sadewo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2# Sadewo stays in close to Ishida's body and controls the position. Sadewo postures up.
Ishida looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sadewo is one step ahead there. Sadewo trying to control but Ishida is working from the bottom. #SUB# Ishida is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Sadewo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Ishida trying to control the position.
#T3##SUB# Ishida is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB# Sadewo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ishida has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sadewo has managed to get both his arms back between Ishida's legs - danger averted. Sadewo with a nice head shot there. Ishida looking for a sweep. Not yet Ishida, not yet. Sadewo postures up.
#SUB# Ishida looking for a guillotine here but Sadewo defends easily.
Ishida working a defensive guard here.
Rio Sadewo has got the better of the ground game so far. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sadewo's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4# Ishida keeping full guard, as Sadewo tries to pass. Sadewo wanted to stand there but Ishida had control of the position. #SUB# Ishida working for a triangle but Sadewo defends it easily.
Sadewo wants to control from the top but Ishida keeps moving. Ishida manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sadewo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Sadewo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rio Sadewo will probably get the nod - 10:9. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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. #R3# Nice takedown defense from Sadewo. No joy for Ishida on that attempt. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sadewo.#TD2# Sadewo drives through with a takedown into Ishida's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Sadewo wants to pass the guard but Ishida is keeping the position. Sadewo wants to get up but he can't break Ishida's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Sadewo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Sadewo wants to control from the top but Ishida keeps moving. #SUB# Ishida is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sadewo is aware though and is defending well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sadewo is working Ishida over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC2# Ishida is rocked! Ishida tries to land a sweep but no joy. Oh Ishida is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Sadewo sitting in guard, not really doing much. Let's hope that Sadewo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Ishida has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sadewo has passed into side control.
#T1# A lull in the action here. Ishida tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sadewo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Sadewo has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Sadewo wants to stand but Ishida is controlling his arm. Ishida tries to buck Sadewo off but Sadewo is having none of it. Sadewo controlling the position. Sadewo lands a nice forearm strike. Sadewo scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Ishida is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Sadewo can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rio Sadewo! An out of breath Rio Sadewo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Pulse 16
Date: Mar 19, 2016 |
#R1# Ishida will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Ishida fails with the takedown. Down misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ishida tries to close the distance and clinch up but Down swats him away and circles back towards the center. Down is looking for the big counter here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ishida is trying hard to land a takedown here. Down sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Down unleashes a big counter combination but Ishida bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masaya Ishida. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ishida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Down moves away. Despite the aggression on Down's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Ishida throws a front kick aimed at Down's knee but Down avoids it well. As Ishida backs off Down throws a huge counter combo but Ishida manages to avoid it all.#T1# Ishida misses with an uppercut
and Down counters with a two punch combo. Ishida misses with a hook to the body
and Down counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Ishida closes the distance and clinches up with Down, looking for a takedown. Ishida pushes Down against the ropes but Down circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Down throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Down keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Down is looking for the big counter here. Down bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Down stuffs the takedown attempt from Ishida. Ishida gets slowly back to his feet. #T2# Down throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Ishida was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Down uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ishida.
Down keeps the fight on the outside. Down is looking for the big counter here. Ishida shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Down counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3# Ishida fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ishida tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Down defends well and Ishida ends up having to push Down into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch. Down is looking for the big counter here. Down misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slow jab from Ishida misses its intended target. Down is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Nice takedown defense from Down. No joy for Ishida on that attempt. As Ishida backs off Down throws a huge counter combo but Ishida manages to avoid it all. Ishida doesn't succeed with the takedown and Down counters with a two punch combo. #T4# Down throws a right and a left that both miss. Ishida misses with a body shot.
Down throws a counter combo. Ishida shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. A bone on bone clash there as Down blocks the leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Down's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Ishida throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Down's waist but Down gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ishida off to one side. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Down looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Down has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far. Down avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Down lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Your Down dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Ishida tries to clinch up but Down circles away and keeps his distance. Ishida looks to land a body kick but Down moved away. Ishida throws a hook to the side of Down's head but Down sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Ishida misses with a body punch
and Down counters with a left and a right that stings Ishida. Ishida cracks Down with a right hand to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ishida misses with an uppercut. Down saw that one coming. Despite the aggression on Down's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Down gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ishida.#T1# Nice defenses there by Down. Down leaves Ishida with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Down is looking for the big counter here. Down fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Ishida on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Ishida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ishida throws a leg kick but Down checks it. As Ishida backs off Down throws a huge counter combo but Ishida manages to avoid it all. A right-left combo lands from Down. #CUT2# It looks like Masaya Ishida has been cut.#T2# A swing and a miss from Ishida. Down is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Ishida misses with a looping left. Down with the counter takedown but Ishida avoids it easily. Masaya Ishida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ishida misses with a hook. Down ducked under it nicely. A little jabbing left from Down on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Ishida throws a leg kick that is checked and Down counters with a two punch combo. Ishida throws a leg kick and Down counters with a straight that turns Ishida's legs to rubber! Down pushes forward with more strikes and Ishida goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Your Down! Your Down is the new heavyweight champion!
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