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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Rivera gets caught napping as St Pierre dives in and scores a takedown. Rivera manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Rivera looking for a guillotine here but St Pierre defends easily.
St Pierre pushes down on Rivera's leg and manages to get into half guard.
St Pierre looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rivera is not content to let St Pierre control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierre frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rivera could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
St Pierre is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rivera is surviving well by controlling St Pierre's body position as best he can. #T1#
Rivera wants to try and get back to his feet.
St Pierre with good strikes from the mount here!
St Pierre tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
St Pierre avoids the attempt from Rivera to control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, St Pierre cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
St Pierre tries to control but Rivera wriggling away. #T2#
St Pierre in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
St Pierre lands a big shot there that rocks Rivera but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
St Pierre breaks from Rivera's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Pierre scores with a couple of good head shots there.
St Pierre sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rivera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Rivera tries to hold on but St Pierre pushes him away.
St Pierre controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that St Pierre 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.
St Pierre trying to control but Rivera is having none of it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
St Pierre has hold of Rivera's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rivera manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rivera is squirming around, avoiding St Pierre's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges St Pierre dominated that round.
That's time! Rivera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
St Pierre throws a low kick, looking for Rivera's leg but Rivera calmly moves out of range.
St Pierre misses with an attempted mid kick.
St Pierre throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Rivera counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rivera tries to pull guard but St Pierre holds him up against the cage and eventually Rivera drops back down to his feet.
St Pierre prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Rivera is trying to trip St Pierre. He has hold of a leg but St Pierre is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rivera persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Pierre wants to sweep here but Rivera controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera scoring with some ground and pound.
St Pierre 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.#T1#
Rivera trying to control the position from guard on top but St Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Pierre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rivera stopping the sweep attempt from St Pierre.#SUB2#
St Pierre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rivera's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
St Pierre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rivera trying to control but St Pierre is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rivera content to stall in guard here.
St Pierre has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Georges St Pierre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rivera is trying hard to land a takedown here. St Pierre sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
St Pierre changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spencer Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Rivera gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows St Pierre to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rivera keeping full guard, as St Pierre tries to pass. #T3#
Rivera has momentary wrist control but St Pierre slips an elbow through the middle.
Rivera keeping full guard, as St Pierre tries to pass.
St Pierre forces his way into half guard.
Rivera won't allow St Pierre to pass to mount.
St Pierre trying to control from half guard but Rivera is working away. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rivera is looking to escape.
St Pierre is controlling the pace.
Rivera trying to hold on to St Pierre's head to control him but St Pierre postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
St Pierre lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges St Pierre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
No joy there for St Pierre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rivera tries to counter by moving into the clinch but St Pierre manages to circle out of the way.
A punch lands to the side of Rivera 's head but he takes it in his stride.
St Pierre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rivera looks for a takedown but St Pierre sprawls well.#TD2#
St Pierre feints and as Rivera raises his hands in defense, St Pierre changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera trying to keep a closed guard but St Pierre is proving a slippery customer.
St Pierre advances to half guard.
St Pierre is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
St Pierre wants to take a breather but Rivera is having none of it. #SUB#
Rivera with the active half guard here but St Pierre passes nicely into side control.
St Pierre tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
St Pierre is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rivera knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
St Pierre wants to stand but Rivera is controlling his arm.
St Pierre tries to get to his feet but Rivera is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with St Pierre in his guard.
St Pierre landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Rivera keeping moving, preventing St Pierre from controlling successfully.
St Pierre working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rivera's head.
St Pierre must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
St Pierre is stalling in the full guard.
St Pierre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
St Pierre stays in close to Rivera's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Georges St Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivera takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Spencer Rivera has been cut.#TD2#
Rivera tries to sprawl but St Pierre drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
St Pierre is working for a submission of some sort.
St Pierre misses with a head shot. Rivera uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Georges St Pierre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got St Pierre winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georges St Pierre!
Georges St Pierre was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Gonzalez tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Gonzalez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rivera on his heels. He'll look to pass Rivera's guard now, I'm sure.
Gonzalez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Rivera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gonzalez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Rivera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gonzalez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez trying to control but Rivera is working from the bottom.
Rivera keeping full guard, as Gonzalez tries to pass. #T1#
Rivera throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Gonzalez looking to pass the guard.
Rivera really is a fat lump.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzalez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rivera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Rivera keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Rivera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gonzalez trying to control but Rivera is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown but Gonzalez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Gonzalez. Those never looked like landing.
Gonzalez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rivera.
Rivera tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gonzalez defends well and Rivera ends up having to push Gonzalez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spencer Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Gonzalez has closed the distance and engaged Rivera in a clinch.
#TD2#
Gonzalez turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gonzalez manages to end up in side control.#SUB2#
Gonzalez in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Rivera is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edgar Gonzalez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Eckert moves into range and clinches up with Rivera.
Rivera could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2#
Eckert gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Eckert must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Eckert got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rivera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eckert has managed to get both his arms back between Rivera's legs - danger averted.
Eckert throws an elbow that misses. Rivera uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Eckert's guard. Nice move by Rivera!#REVR#
Eckert looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rivera is one step ahead there.
Eckert keeping moving, preventing Rivera from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Eckert has his foot on Rivera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rivera works his way back into a safe position though.
Rivera trying to control the position from guard on top but Eckert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eckert wants to sweep here but Rivera controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Eckert throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Rivera postures up and lands a big shot to Eckert's brow.
Rivera trying to control the position from guard on top but Eckert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Eckert is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Rivera rolls with it to try and escape but Eckert cranks on the arm and Rivera is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Eckert!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Rivera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Soprano drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rivera is not content to let Soprano control the position.
Soprano is putting a hurting on Rivera here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rivera prevents Soprano from moving into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soprano wants to control but Rivera is keeping him busy.
Soprano throws an elbow but Rivera slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1#
Rivera is trying to get back to half guard.
Soprano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rivera keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soprano misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rivera could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Soprano wants to control but Rivera is keeping him busy.
Rivera is trying to control Soprano's posture but Soprano avoids it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rivera stops Soprano from passing to mount.
Rivera is looking for a sweep.
Soprano tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rivera's legs.
Soprano wants to control for a moment but Rivera uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Soprano is keen to just control but Rivera is a slippery customer.#T3#
Soprano is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Rivera gets a double leg takedown into Soprano's guard.
Soprano is looking to stand up but Rivera isn't so interested in that idea.
Rivera trying to control but Soprano is working from the bottom.
Rivera preventing the sweep.
Rivera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rivera stands up over Soprano, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Soprano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Soprano wants to sweep but no luck.
Rivera stops Soprano from standing up.
Rivera slips nicely into half guard.
Rivera 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.
Still in half guard, Rivera seems content to control.
Soprano is trying to maintain the position but Rivera is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rivera looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rivera lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Salvatore Soprano will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Soprano tries to clinch up but Rivera circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Soprano looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Soprano pushes down on Rivera's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Soprano wants to pass the guard but Rivera is defending well.
Soprano prevents Rivera from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soprano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Soprano lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Soprano is keen to just control but Rivera is a slippery customer.
Soprano is stalling here. Rivera is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Soprano seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rivera has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Salvatore Soprano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Soprano is looking to reverse the position.
Soprano is trying to escape the position but Rivera is controlling the position.
Soprano sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rivera with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Soprano is looking for a sweep. Rivera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Soprano blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rivera. #T2#
Rivera controlling the action here.#SU#
Rivera decides to return to a standing position.
Rivera shoots for a takedown but Soprano saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Soprano shoots in and bounces Rivera off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rivera trying to keep a closed guard but Soprano is proving a slippery customer.
#SU2#
Soprano gets to his feet. Rivera looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3#
Soprano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soprano is looking to slow Rivera down with leg kicks. #TD2#
Soprano throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rivera tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Soprano is in Rivera's guard.
Soprano throws a strike but Rivera rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Rivera controlling from the top position.
Soprano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Rivera landing some decent shots from guard.
Soprano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rivera passes Soprano's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Soprano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Soprano.#SUB2#
Soprano isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rivera stacks Soprano on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rivera!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rivera working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salvatore Soprano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Soprano scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Soprano trying to control the position but Rivera is working away. #SUB2#
Soprano is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rivera has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rivera wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera wants to control but Soprano postures up.
Soprano wants to control but Rivera is keeping him busy. #T1#
Soprano working the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Soprano is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rivera is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Soprano is looking to take a break and control but Rivera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Soprano is trying to ground and pound but Rivera uses the momentary lack of control by Soprano to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Soprano is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rivera defends it well.
Rivera is not content to let Soprano control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soprano throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Soprano trying to control the action but Rivera is working from the bottom.
Soprano is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Soprano dives in and scores a takedown into Rivera's guard.#SUB#
Soprano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rivera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Soprano has managed to get both his arms back between Rivera's legs - danger averted.
Soprano trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rivera has his foot on Soprano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soprano works his way back into a safe position though.#T4##SUB#
Rivera has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Soprano is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rivera.
Rivera avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Soprano.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Soprano is looking to take a break and control but Rivera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Salvatore Soprano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Soprano has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salvatore Soprano!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rivera enables Kevin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rivera manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rivera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kevin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kevin wants to control from the top but Rivera keeps moving.
Rivera keeping full guard, as Kevin tries to pass.
Rivera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kevin looking to sit in guard and control but Rivera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Rivera trying to control the position from guard on top but Kevin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rivera accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rivera seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kevin keeping moving, preventing Rivera from controlling successfully. #T1#
Kevin controlling Rivera's posture.
Rivera trying to control but Kevin is working from the bottom.
Rivera wants to get up but he can't break Kevin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rivera postures up.
Rivera really is a fat lump.
Kevin being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Rivera gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kevin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kevin forces his way into half guard.
Kevin throws a strike but Rivera avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kevin wants to pass the guard but Rivera is keeping the position.#SUB#
Rivera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kevin defends it easily.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kevin postures up in Rivera's guard and throws a big left but Rivera blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kevin wants to control from the top but Rivera keeps moving. #SUB#
Rivera looking for a guillotine here but Kevin defends easily.
Kevin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kevin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Kevin has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Rivera to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kevin is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Rivera pulls down on the head and he's put Kevin to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Spencer Rivera!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 06, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Rodrigez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rivera is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rodrigez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rodrigez is keen to just control but Rivera is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodrigez throwing shots but Rivera is blocking nicely.
Rodrigez looks to land a strike but Rivera avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rivera is trying to control the position but Rodrigez postures up. #SUB#
Rivera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rodrigez trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigez scoring with some ground and pound.
Rodrigez with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Rodrigez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rivera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodrigez cracks Rivera with a solid left hand.
Rodrigez trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodrigez is stalling in the full guard.
Rivera really is a fat lump.
Rodrigez throws an elbow that misses. Rivera uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rodrigez's guard. Nice move by Rivera!#REVR#
Rodrigez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rivera accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Rivera stopping the sweep attempt from Rodrigez.
Rivera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rodrigez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rivera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rivera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rivera working some strikes from top position.
Rivera prevents Rodrigez from getting back to his feet.
Rivera lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rivera postures up and lands a big shot to Rodrigez's brow.
Rivera 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.#SUB2#
Rodrigez looking for a guillotine here but Rivera defends easily.
#SUB2#
Rodrigez is looking for a triangle here but Rivera uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rodrigez looks winded!#T3#
Rodrigez is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SU#
Rivera decides to stand back up. Rivera steps back and let's Rodrigez get back to his feet.#TD2#
Rodrigez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rivera was covering up waiting for the punch and Rodrigez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rivera trying to keep a closed guard but Rodrigez is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Rodrigez lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Rivera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rodrigez throws a strike but Rivera rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Rodrigez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rivera's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rivera makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rivera postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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 Spencer Rivera will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Rivera changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rodrigez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Rodrigez bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2#
Rodrigez shoots in and bounces Rivera off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodrigez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Rivera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodrigez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodrigez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rodrigez trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Rivera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rodrigez trying to control but Rivera is working from the bottom.
Rodrigez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rivera's head.
Rodrigez is breathing heavily.
Rivera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rodrigez trying to control but Rivera is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rivera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodrigez defends it easily.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Rivera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodrigez defends it easily.
Rodrigez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Rivera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rodrigez chips away with some ground and pound.
Rodrigez throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Rodrigez sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Rivera closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rodrigez wants to get back to his feet.
Rivera is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rivera looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rodrigez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rivera looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rodrigez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Rivera landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rivera is trying to control the action in half guard but Rodrigez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rodrigez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodrigez trying to control but Rivera postures up.
Rivera is stalling here. Rodrigez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rivera seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rodrigez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodrigez throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Rivera works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emanuel Rodrigez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rivera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Rodrigez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rodrigez lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Rivera has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rodrigez is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera working aggressively here.
#TD2#
Rodrigez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rivera is trying to keep an underhook but Rodrigez manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Rivera won't allow Rodrigez to pass to mount. #T1#
Rodrigez lands strikes from half guard.
Rodrigez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Rivera actively working from the bottom here.
Rodrigez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rivera's head. #SUB2#
Rodrigez is looking for a kimura but Rivera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rodrigez to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Rivera is defending against the submission attempts here by Rodrigez.
#SUB#
Rivera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodrigez pulls his head out easily.
Rivera wants to control but Rodrigez is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rodrigez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rivera with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rodrigez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rodrigez controlling the pace.
Rodrigez misses with a head shot. Rivera uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB#
Rivera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rodrigez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rodrigez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Rodrigez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rivera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rivera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Rodrigez stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Rivera throws up his legs and catches Rodrigez in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Rodrigez tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Rivera! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Spencer Rivera!
In defeat, Emanuel Rodrigez stepped up to the mic, saying 'PUTA!!!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Kim lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rivera avoids the head kick by Kim.
Rivera is looking to counter the offense by Kim and move into the clinch.
Kim misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Rivera counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Rivera has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kim clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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Rivera controls the position.
Kim wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivera throwing damaging strikes from the back! Kim could be in trouble here!
#SUB#
Rivera tightening his grip on Kim, looking for the choke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kim is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T1#
Rivera missing with strikes.
The referee is taking a good look at Kim as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Rivera!
Rivera really is a fat lump.
Kim is taking damage to the body and head.
Kim is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Kim is trapped and Rivera is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Rivera struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kim is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Kim is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T2#
Rivera has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Kim.
Rivera lands a shot to the body.
Kim is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Can Kim hold on?! Rivera is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Rivera lands strikes to the head.
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!
Kim is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kim covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
#T3#
Rivera lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Kim.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim is keeping busy.
Kim really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rivera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kim is taking damage to the body and head.
Rivera has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kim's body.
Kim is trying to get back to his feet but Rivera has full control of the position and if anything, Kim has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rivera lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T4#
Rivera is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Kim up.
#CUT#
It looks like Hyun Suk Kim has been cut.
Rivera 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.
Rivera lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Kim wants to get back to his feet.
Rivera lands shots from the back.
Rivera has good solid back control here.
Kim trying to get back to his feet but Rivera is in full control for now.
Rivera lands shots from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spencer Rivera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hyun Suk Kim's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rivera manages to avoid it.
Rivera is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kim.
Rivera tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD#
Rivera closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SU#
Rivera gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Rivera avoids the head kick by Kim.
Kim pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kim looks to throw a body kick#CL#
and Rivera counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kim wants to break free but Rivera has control.
#T1#
Rivera looking for a takedown.
Kim wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kim is trying to break the clinch but Rivera has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Rivera turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Rivera lands some shots froms side control.
Rivera working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Rivera is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kim has escaped the position, nice work there. #ES2#
Kim explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kim.
Kim explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kim lands with a nice body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rivera crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kim - the referee stops the clock and Rivera gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kim. Rivera manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kim throws a leg kick which misses Rivera's front leg but catches the back leg as Rivera tries to avoid it.
Hyun Suk Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kim throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Spencer Rivera has been cut.
Hyun Suk Kim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kim moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kim lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kim lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #ROC2#
Rivera is rocked!
Kim throws a powerful right kick. Rivera tried to block low but the kick was high! Rivera was taken right off of his feet! Kim jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hyun Suk Kim!
An out of breath Hyun Suk Kim 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Sobczak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rivera paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sobczak just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRivera.
Sobczak lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rivera backs up against the cage.
#CUT2#
It looks like Spencer Rivera has been cut.
Rivera avoids the head kick by Sobczak.
Rivera seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sobczak wants to clinch.
Sobczak throws a body kick that misses.
Sobczak throws a series of punches but Rivera avoids them all with ease.
Rivera is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rivera or perhaps it was just good defense by Sobczak, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Sobczak drives through with a takedown into Rivera's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sobczak controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Rivera keeping moving, preventing Sobczak from controlling successfully.
Rivera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Rivera isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sobczak stacks Rivera on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sobczak!#SU2#
Sobczak stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rivera enables Sobczak to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rivera manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rivera is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Sobczak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rivera keeping moving, preventing Sobczak from controlling successfully.
Sobczak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Sobczak wants to control from the top but Rivera keeps moving.
Sobczak is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sobczak sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Rivera tries to sprawl but Sobczak drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T4#
Sobczak trying to control the action but Rivera is working from the bottom.
Sobczak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rivera's head.
Rivera is looking to control Sobczak's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rivera avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sobczak looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Sobczak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Spencer Rivera's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sobczak misses with a body shot
and Rivera counters with a head kick.
Sobczak misses with a combination
#CL#
and Rivera counters by clinching up.
Rivera is working for takedown but Sobczak is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Sobczak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sobczak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rivera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rivera is looking to counter the offense by Sobczak and move into the clinch.
Sobczak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sobczak lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobczak doesn't manage to clinch there - Rivera circles away.
Sobczak throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rivera.
Rivera tries to counter by clinching up but Sobczak breaks away and moves out of range.
Sobczak lands a head kick. Rivera smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #ROC2#
Rivera is rocked!
Hunter Sobczak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Sobczak breaks the clinch.
Sobczak tries to clinch up.
Rivera throws a quick counter head kick but Sobczak was just out of range.#TD2#
Sobczak shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rivera manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rivera working for a triangle but Sobczak defends it easily.
Hunter Sobczak has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Rivera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sobczak defends well.
Sobczak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Sobczak controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Rivera has an active guard here but Sobczak has managed to pass into half guard.
Rivera is refusing to be controlled, as Sobczak sits in half guard. #T3#
Rivera is trying to maintain the position but Sobczak is very close to passing his half guard.
Rivera wants to get back to full guard.
Rivera gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Rivera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sobczak doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sobczak manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sobczak not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU2#
Sobczak stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Sobczak changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rivera looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sobczak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rivera keeps working.
Sobczak is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rivera will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Sobczak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Spencer Rivera's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sobczak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rivera circles away quickly and effectively.
Rivera tries to counter by clinching up but Sobczak breaks away and moves out of range.
Sobczak tries to clinch up.
Sobczak doesn't manage to clinch there - Rivera circles away.
Rivera wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Sobczak darts in and clinches Rivera up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rivera - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sobczak gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2#
Sobczak breaks from the clinch.
Hunter Sobczak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobczak is looking to clinch.
Sobczak jabs Rivera to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sobczak moves to clinch but Rivera breaks away
and Rivera counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rivera really is a fat lump.#T1##TD2#
Rivera tries to sprawl but Sobczak drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Rivera actively working from the bottom here.
Rivera tries to roll over but Sobczak keeps him under control.
Sobczak seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rivera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Rivera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SU2#
Sobczak stands up out of the half guard. #T2#
Sobczak keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sobczak throws a right and a left that Rivera avoids nicely.
Sobczak just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRivera.#CL2#
Sobczak fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rivera, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Sobczak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Sobczak changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rivera looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Rivera throws Sobczak to one side and escapes!
Hunter Sobczak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Sobczak moves into the clinch.#T3##BC2#
Sobczak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sobczak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rivera swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Sobczak shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rivera manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sobczak wants to control from the top but Rivera keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sobczak throws an elbow that misses. Rivera uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sobczak's guard. Nice move by Rivera!#REVR##T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rivera's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Sobczak has his foot on Rivera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rivera works his way back into a safe position though.
Rivera won't allow Sobczak to get back to his feet.
Rivera lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rivera throwing strikes but missing.
Hunter Sobczak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rivera landing with the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter Sobczak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sobczak has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunter Sobczak!
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