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Event:
FFA 16:
Date: Apr 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Lamochenko connects with a nice looking jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McMannus.
Lamochenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lamochenko cracks McMannus with a left hook right on the temple and McMannus goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Lamochenko lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully McMannus is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zangief Lamochenko!
Zangief Lamochenko decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
FFA 12: Bishop vs Studge
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
McMannus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but McMannus shows good takedown defense.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but McMannus shows good takedown defense. #TD#
McMannus changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Johnson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McMannus is controlling the pace.
#ES2#
Johnson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. McMannus keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McMannus pulls him back up using the underhooks.
James McMannus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Fletcher Johnson.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
McMannus is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.#TD#
McMannus has picked Johnson up - he's going for a ride! McMannus dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Johnson trying to hold on to McMannus's head to control him but McMannus postures up.
#SUB2#
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute McMannus jumps into side control!
Johnson looks winded!
The referee asks McMannus politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McMannus prefers to stall for the moment though.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McMannus's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
McMannus controlling the pace.
McMannus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McMannus working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McMannus working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McMannus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nice strikes from McMannus there. #SUB#
McMannus seems to be looking for submissions.
McMannus could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T3#
McMannus controlling the pace.
Johnson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson wants to control but McMannus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McMannus winds up and cracks Johnson with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
McMannus tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
McMannus working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McMannus passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Johnson!
McMannus controlling from the full mount.
Johnson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James McMannus dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
McMannus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from McMannus.#TD#
McMannus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McMannus is standing up over Johnson. Johnson looks to escape but McMannus dives into side control.
#REVB##SUB#
McMannus is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well.
McMannus takes a little break here. Johnson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McMannus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Johnson prevents McMannus from improving position.
McMannus is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
McMannus is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson is not content to let McMannus control the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU#
McMannus decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by McMannus.
McMannus is staying tight to Johnson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Johnson struggling a bit here.
McMannus cracks Johnson with a big elbow. #T3##SU#
McMannus stands up and we're back to a striking position.
McMannus cracks Johnson with a good jab.#CUT#
It looks like Joe Fletcher Johnson has been cut.#TD#
McMannus shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SU#
McMannus escapes and gets back to his feet.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
McMannus darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns McMannus into the cage. #CL2#
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged McMannus in a clinch.
#TD2#
Johnson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McMannus uses from the top position. #T4#
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
McMannus controlling from the top position. #SU#
McMannus stands and steps away. Johnson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McMannus can't get the takedown.
McMannus tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James McMannus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Fletcher Johnson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson dives in and grabs McMannus's left leg, looking for a takedown. McMannus pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
McMannus is looking to counter the offense by Johnson and move into the clinch.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McMannus avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from McMannus.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
McMannus closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Johnson to the mat! Johnson manages to get full guard.
McMannus forces his way into half guard.
Johnson trying to control here.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
McMannus slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McMannus wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McMannus perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McMannus is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
McMannus with a couple of short strikes.#T2#
Johnson is trying to reverse the position but instead McMannus has taken his back - oops!
I would not like to be Johnson right now.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but McMannus has full control of the position and if anything, Johnson has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T3#
McMannus is hanging on to Johnson's back as he tries to escape.
McMannus really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Johnson.
James McMannus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McMannus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Johnson for as long as he can get away with.
McMannus lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McMannus is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee is taking a good look at Johnson as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from McMannus!
McMannus controlling from the back.#SUB#
Johnson fending off the submission attempt from McMannus.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McMannus punches Johnson on the ear.
And that's the end of the fight!
James McMannus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McMannus, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James McMannus!
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D4): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kyle Goose and James McMannus. McMannus has chosen The Game - Name Me King (Feat. Pusha T) as his entrance music. James McMannus told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kyle Goose ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; James McMannus!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Goose pushes McMannus up against the cage in a clinch.
Goose pulls guard successfully.
McMannus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Goose is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McMannus is aware though and is defending well.
McMannus tries to free his leg and advance position but Goose is retaining full guard.
McMannus sitting in guard here, content to control.
McMannus trying to control the position from guard on top but Goose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMannus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McMannus wants to control from the top but Goose keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goose is looking for a triangle but McMannus pushes his legs off easily.
McMannus tries to free his leg and advance position but Goose is retaining full guard.
McMannus is stalling in the full guard.
McMannus wants to control from the top but Goose keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goose trying to control the position.
McMannus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McMannus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goose is keeping the position for now.
Goose is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McMannus defends well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McMannus drops back, looking for a kneebar! Goose looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Goose looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Goose ! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goose (4) vs (0) McMannus
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goose in side control, just content to control the action for now.
McMannus gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMannus wants to get back to full guard.
Goose with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McMannus trying to hold on to Goose 's head to control him but Goose postures up.
McMannus actively working from the bottom here.
Goose prevents McMannus from improving his position.
Goose trying to control the pace.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McMannus is trying to control but can't.
Goose has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
McMannus might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Goose haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Goose perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McMannus is looking to control Goose 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McMannus avoid being mounted?
McMannus is trying to get back to full guard.
Goose is taking a breather. McMannus says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McMannus should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
McMannus wants to improve his position but Goose is controlling well.
Goose looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McMannus trying to control but Goose postures up.
Goose prevents McMannus from improving his position.
Goose looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McMannus manages to get to full guard.
McMannus has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Goose has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goose (7) vs (0) McMannus
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on McMannus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McMannus tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Goose easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Goose (9) vs (0) McMannus
Goose takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McMannus is wriggling around trying to escape.
McMannus tries to control Goose 's body but Goose pushes him off. McMannus squirms to his side and now Goose has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Goose (12) vs (0) McMannus
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McMannus trying to control but not successfully.
McMannus tries to escape the position.
McMannus keeps trying to improve his position.
McMannus trying to control but not successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Goose just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
You can see the frustration on McMannus's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Goose biding his time, looking for the opening.
McMannus can't escape the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Goose biding his time, looking for the opening.
Goose has the hooks in. McMannus is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
McMannus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Goose 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
McMannus tries to break free.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McMannus manages to reverse the position and now he's in Goose 's guard. Nice work there by McMannus.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goose (12) vs (2) McMannus
Goose lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goose (14) vs (2) McMannus
McMannus working for submissions but it's allowed Goose to get to half guard.
McMannus looks winded!
McMannus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goose is working away from the top position though.
McMannus tries to get to full guard but Goose has control of the leg.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Goose content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Goose takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Kyle Goose thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Barry Allen and James McMannus. McMannus has chosen The Game - Name Me King (Feat. Pusha T) as his entrance music. Barry Allen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Barry Allen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; James McMannus!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Allen is trying hard to land a takedown here. McMannus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McMannus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Allen shoots for a double leg takedown but McMannus sprawls well. He's pushed Allen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McMannus tries to counter by closing the distance.
McMannus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Allen (0) vs (2) McMannus
Allen is looking to control McMannus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Allen avoid being mounted?
McMannus performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen is trying to get back to full guard.
Allen is defending against the submission attempts here by McMannus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMannus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McMannus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Allen defends it well.
McMannus controlling the pace.
McMannus trying to pass the guard but Allen defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen is defending against the submission attempts here by McMannus.
Allen wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, McMannus seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McMannus is looking for a kimura but Allen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McMannus to get the leverage.
Allen is looking to control McMannus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Allen avoid being mounted?
Allen actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMannus wants to free his trapped foot but Allen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McMannus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McMannus trying to pass the guard but Allen defending well.
McMannus controlling the pace.
McMannus trying to work for an americana but Allen has managed to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMannus wants to control from the top but Allen keeps moving.
Allen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McMannus's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Allen (2) vs (2) McMannus
McMannus keeping full guard, as Allen tries to pass.
Allen is working hard here to advance position.
McMannus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Allen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McMannus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Allen (2) vs (4) McMannus
Allen is trying to get back to full guard.
McMannus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Allen looking for submissions off his back.
McMannus is keen to just control but Allen is a slippery customer.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McMannus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Allen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McMannus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McMannus's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Allen (6) vs (4) McMannus
Allen tries to keep control of the position but McMannus is staying busy.
McMannus just trying to survive but Allen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
McMannus is in bad spot here.
McMannus staying busy and making it hard for Allen to control.
Allen not allowing McMannus to control his hands.
Allen is trying to stick to McMannus's back but McMannus is turning into Allen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Allen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McMannus. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Allen (6) vs (6) McMannus
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McMannus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Allen is keeping the position for now.
McMannus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Allen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McMannus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Allen is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but McMannus frees his head nicely. Oh but Allen has switched to an armbar! McMannus is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Barry Allen!
A very excited looking Barry Allen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tony Miyazaki and James McMannus. McMannus comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Game - Name Me King (Feat. Pusha T) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! James McMannus is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tony Miyazaki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; James McMannus!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McMannus gets tackled into the cage by Miyazaki. Miyazaki maintains the clinch.
McMannus jumps guard but Miyazaki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McMannus is looking for a takedown.
McMannus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tony Miyazaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James McMannus.
Miyazaki pulls guard successfully.
Miyazaki has his foot on McMannus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McMannus works his way back into a safe position though.
Miyazaki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McMannus is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McMannus passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McMannus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMannus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Miyazaki is just riding it out for now. McMannus eventually gives up the hold.
Miyazaki manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMannus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Miyazaki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McMannus passes into half guard.
Miyazaki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McMannus on the ground.
McMannus trying to pass the guard but Miyazaki defending well.
McMannus prevents Miyazaki from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki trying to control but McMannus postures up.
McMannus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Miyazaki wants to control but McMannus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Miyazaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Miyazaki is defending against the submission attempts here by McMannus.
McMannus moves into full mount! Miyazaki won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyazaki (0) vs (3) McMannus
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMannus is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Miyazaki is surviving well by controlling McMannus's body position as best he can.
McMannus controlling the position easily from mount.
Miyazaki is desperately trying to improve his position but McMannus has a good base and remains in mount.
Miyazaki wants to control but McMannus is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki tries to improve his position but McMannus has taken his back! McMannus has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Miyazaki tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! McMannus pushes Miyazaki away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James McMannus! |
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