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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Xhaka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pluta is fending him off so far but Xhaka persists. Nope, Pluta circles away and we're back to standing.
Pluta looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Xhaka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pluta tries to avoid it but Xhaka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pluta to the ground. Pluta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Pluta moves into the clinch.#BC#
Pluta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Xhaka with that takedown attempt.
Ghita Pluta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volkan Xhaka.
Xhaka fails with the takedown.
Xhaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Pluta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pluta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Xhaka counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xhaka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pluta is keeping the position for now. #SU2#
Xhaka gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1#
Xhaka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pluta circles away.
Pluta fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Xhaka looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pluta is refusing to be controlled, as Xhaka sits in half guard.
Xhaka wants to get back to his feet.
Pluta's coaches at Cozad Amsterdam have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Xhaka trying to control the action but Pluta is working from the bottom. #T2##SU2#
Xhaka stands up and beckons Pluta to join him on the feet.
Pluta circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Xhaka drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pluta wants to get back to his feet but Xhaka is dominant here and he's now got Pluta's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xhaka is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Pluta won't enjoy being in this position. Xhaka looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Pluta is tapping - it's over boys! Xhaka picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Volkan Xhaka!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Donavon connects with a body shot.
Xhaka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Donavon.
A decent looking cross lands there for Donavon.
Donavon lands a glancing blow to the side of Xhaka's head.#ROC2#
Xhaka is rocked!
Donavon stuffs the takedown.
Donavon pounces like a tiger and cracks Xhaka with a vicious hook! Xhaka is down but not out! Donavon follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chris Donavon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Reem moves into range and clinches up with Xhaka.
Xhaka drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reem lands with a light punch inside.
Xhaka is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Reem to keep the fight standing.
Xhaka tries to pull guard but Reem forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volkan Xhaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reem prevents Xhaka from breaking the clinch.
Xhaka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reem walks away with a smile on his face. Xhaka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Xhaka walks into a stiff left hand from Reem.#CL2#
Reem closes the distance and pushes Xhaka back into the cage.
A short right from Reem on the inside.
Reem works on Xhaka's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reem.
A short body shot lands from Reem as the two fighters clinch.
Xhaka wants a takedown.
Xhaka is breathing heavily.
Xhaka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reem just stands there and leans against the cage.
Reem lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Reem pushes Xhaka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reem.
A short uppercut from Reem.
Xhaka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reem throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xhakas head. #ROC2#
Xhaka is rocked!
Reem lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Xhaka backwards.
Oh Xhaka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reem lands a big right hand that drops Xhaka! The killer instinct kicks in and Reem finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Reem!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Reem!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Xhaka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Xhaka drops his hands momentarily and Randy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Volkan Xhaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xhaka tries to clinch but Randy moves away
and Randy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Xhaka thinking.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Randy knocks Xhaka out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Travis Randy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Randy moves into range and clinches up with Xhaka.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Randy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Randy lands a right hand. #BC#
Randy breaks from the clinch.
Randy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Randy lands a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Randy. No joy for Xhaka on that attempt.
Xhaka looks to clinch
and Randy counters with a straight right hand.
Randy lands a nice shot to the body.
Xhaka shoots in and drives through. Randy sprawls well.
Randy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Xhaka tries to keep at a distance but Randy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Xhaka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Randy avoiding damage.
Randy digs a right hand into Xhaka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Xhaka's gas tank. #BC#
Randy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Randy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Randy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Travis Randy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xhaka tries to clinch up
and Randy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Randy misses with the combination.
Xhaka fails to land the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Randy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Travis Randy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volkan Xhaka.#T2#
Xhaka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Randy scores with a jab. Xhaka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Randy scores with a sloppy right hand. Xhaka should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randy scores with a body shot.
Xhaka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Randy finds it's way round the side to connect with Xhaka's head.
Randy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Xhaka fails to land the takedown.
Xhaka looks winded!
Xhaka tries for a takedown but Randy circles away easily
and Randy counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Xhaka out cold! What a finish! Randy is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Travis Randy!
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Mar 13, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Volkan Xhaka and Artimus Angar. Artimus Angar 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Volkan Xhaka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Artimus Angar!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice takedown defense from Angar. No joy for Xhaka on that attempt.
Angar rushes Xhaka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Xhaka tries for a takedown but Angar manages to get underhooks.
Angar has Xhaka pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Angar pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Xhaka tumbling to the mat - Angar dives into Xhaka's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Xhaka (0) vs (2) Angar
Angar content to stall in guard here.
Xhaka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Angar is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xhaka is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xhaka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Angar passes Xhaka's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Angar prevents Xhaka from improving his position.
Xhaka wants to control but Angar passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Xhaka (0) vs (5) Angar
Angar controls the position.
Xhaka struggling a bit here.
Angar advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Xhaka (0) vs (7) Angar
Angar looking to control but Xhaka is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Xhaka haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Angar looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Xhaka is looking to get to half guard.
Angar trying to control but Xhaka is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Angar looking for a guillotine from mount but Xhaka is having none of it.
Xhaka tries to hold on but Angar postures up.
Angar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Xhaka is looking to escape.
Angar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angar working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Xhaka is desperately trying to improve his position but Angar has a good base and remains in mount.
Angar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Xhaka tries to hold on but Angar postures up.
Angar trying to control but Xhaka is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Xhaka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Xhaka sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Angar content to control rather than advance.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Xhaka tries to get to full guard but Angar has control of the leg.
Angar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Angar is pressing down on Xhaka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Xhaka is holding on for now.
Angar trying to control from half guard but Xhaka is working away.
Xhaka trying to control but Angar postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Angar wants to pass the guard but Xhaka is defending well.
Angar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Xhaka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Angar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Xhaka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Angar.
Xhaka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Xhaka.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Xhaka seems keen to control Angar's posture.
Xhaka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Angar looking to pass the guard.
Xhaka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Angar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Angar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Xhaka has his foot on Angar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Angar works his way back into a safe position though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Angar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xhaka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Angar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Xhaka (2) vs (7) Angar
Xhaka drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Angar dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Xhaka (2) vs (9) Angar
Xhaka keeping moving, preventing Angar from controlling successfully.
Angar passes Xhaka's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Angar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Xhaka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Well, if Angar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Angar wants to take a breather but Xhaka is having none of it.
Angar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Angar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Xhaka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Xhaka trying to control but Angar postures up.
Angar moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Xhaka (2) vs (12) Angar
Xhaka is not content to let Angar control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Angar tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Xhaka is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Angar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Angar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Angar controlling from side mount.
Xhaka is not content to let Angar control the position.
You can see the frustration on Xhaka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Xhaka prevents Angar from moving into mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Xhaka tries to buck Angar off but Angar is having none of it.
Xhaka wants to control but Angar postures up.
Xhaka tries to buck Angar off but Angar is having none of it.
Angar wants to control but Xhaka is keeping him busy.
Xhaka tries to bench press Angar off him but Angar keeps the position.
Angar trying to control the action but Xhaka is working from the bottom.
Angar moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Xhaka tries to buck Angar off but Angar is having none of it.
Angar is looking to take a break and control but Xhaka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Xhaka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Angar trying to control the position but Xhaka is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angar wins on points by 12 to 2.
Artimus Angar 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:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Volkan Xhaka and Mehdi Rouhani. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Volkan Xhaka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mehdi Rouhani!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Xhaka changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rouhani looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Xhaka (4) vs (0) Rouhani
Rouhani struggling a bit here.
Rouhani prevents Xhaka from moving into mount.
Rouhani is looking to reverse the position.
Xhaka is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rouhani is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Rouhani's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rouhani is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rouhani is still trying to improve position.
Xhaka wants to control but Rouhani is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rouhani is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here.
Xhaka has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rouhani! Score +2 for reaching mount: Xhaka (6) vs (0) Rouhani
Xhaka takes Rouhani's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Rouhani is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Xhaka (9) vs (0) Rouhani
Xhaka is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Rouhani taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Xhaka.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Volkan Xhaka! |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Winner Winner and Volkan Xhaka. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Winner Winner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Volkan Xhaka!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Xhaka stuffs the takedown attempt from Winner. Winner gets slowly back to his feet.
Xhaka tries to clinch but Winner moves out of range.
Xhaka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Xhaka wants it to stay on the feet.
Winner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Xhaka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Winner somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winner Winner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xhaka closes the distance and clinches.
Xhaka fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winner stops a takedown attempt from Xhaka.
Winner goes for a takedown attempt but Xhaka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Winner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Winner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Winner (4) vs (0) Xhaka
Xhaka gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xhaka is refusing to be controlled, as Winner sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xhaka is trying is best to control the position here.
Xhaka is refusing to be controlled, as Winner sits in half guard.
Xhaka controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Xhaka regains full guard. Nicely done.
Xhaka has his foot on Winner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Winner works his way back into a safe position though.
Xhaka has Winner pulled in close to control his posture.
Winner wants to control from the top but Xhaka keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xhaka 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! Winner rolls with it to try and escape but Xhaka cranks on the arm and Winner is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Volkan Xhaka! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2017 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shahriari.#TD2#
Xhaka gets caught flat footed, as Shahriari shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Shahriari is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Xhaka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Xhaka throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shahriari controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shahriari wants to pass the guard but Xhaka is keeping the position.#T1#
Shahriari not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Xhaka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shahriari manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Shahriari trying to control the position.
Xhaka looking to sit in guard and control but Shahriari gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Shahriari controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Shahriari looking to pass the guard.
Xhaka wants to get back to his feet but Shahriari is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shahriari is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Xhaka looking for a guillotine here but Shahriari defends easily.
Xhaka working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Xhaka 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#
Shahriari is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Xhaka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Xhaka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shahriari keeps working. #T4##ES2#
Shahriari has one foot on Xhaka's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Xhaka shoots in looking for a takedown. Shahriari tries to sprawl out of it but Xhaka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shahriari manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Xhaka gets caught flat footed, as Shahriari shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Xhaka is trying to control the position but Shahriari postures up.
Shahriari's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abbas Shahriari dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Shahriari changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Xhaka tries to avoid it but Shahriari manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Xhaka to the ground. Xhaka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Xhaka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shahriari sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Xhaka gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Xhaka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shahriari really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Xhaka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shahriari is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shahriari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Xhaka is looking for a triangle but Shahriari pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shahriari is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Xhaka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shahriari is one step ahead there.
Xhaka is trying to keep Shahriari in close.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Xhaka keeping full guard, as Shahriari tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shahriari fails to land the takedown.
Xhaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Shahriari swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Shahriari closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Xhaka manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Shahriari keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Xhaka working hard to break the clinch.
Shahriari tries to score a body lock takedown but Xhaka shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Volkan Xhaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abbas Shahriari.
Xhaka throws a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Shahriari has hold of one of Xhaka's legs. Xhaka is fighting the takedown attempt but Shahriari gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Shahriari is breathing heavily.#T3#
Shahriari won't allow Xhaka to sweep him here.
Shahriari engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Xhaka is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Shahriari throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Shahriari pushes Xhaka off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Shahriari checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shahriari! But no joy.#TD#
Shahriari gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T4#
Xhaka is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shahriari can't keep his opponent in guard - Xhaka advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #ES2#
Shahriari has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Xhaka is on him like a limpet, forcing Shahriari back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Xhaka pulls Shahriari into guard.
Shahriari must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shahriari wants to pass the guard but Xhaka is keeping the position.
Xhaka 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Volkan Xhaka will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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#
Xhaka fails with the takedown.#CL#
Xhaka instigates a clinch. #BC#
Xhaka breaks the clinch.
Shahriari tries for a takedown but Xhaka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Xhaka goes for a double leg but Shahriari avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shahriari continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Shahriari decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Xhaka looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xhaka moves into full guard.
Xhaka looking for a sweep. Not yet Xhaka, not yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Shahriari is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Xhaka pulls Shahriari in to control the position.
Shahriari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shahriari stuffs the takedown attempt from Xhaka. Xhaka gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volkan Xhaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Shahriari drives through with a takedown into guard. #T2#
Shahriari won't allow Xhaka to sweep him here. #SUB#
Xhaka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shahriari showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Xhaka pulls Shahriari in close to prevent any damage.
Shahriari postures up.
#T3#
Shahriari sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shahriari keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xhaka.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shahriari or perhaps it was just good defense by Xhaka, which made it look bad.
Nice takedown defense from Xhaka. No joy for Shahriari on that attempt.
Xhaka tries to clinch up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Xhaka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shahriari is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Shahriari throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Xhaka was covering up waiting for the punch and Shahriari finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Shahriari slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Xhaka is looking for a triangle but Shahriari pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shahriari sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abbas Shahriari.
I think Shahriari has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abbas Shahriari!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Magomedov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Xhaka is trying to defend but Magomedov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Xhaka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Xhaka.
Xhaka is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Xhaka 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xhaka wants to get back to his feet but Magomedov is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Xhaka is looking for a triangle but Magomedov pushes his legs off easily.
Magomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Xhaka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Xhaka throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Xhaka.
Xhaka is trying to control the position but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Magomedov won't allow Xhaka to get back to his feet.
Xhaka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Magomedov sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Xhaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magomedov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Magomedov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T2##SUB#
Xhaka has an active guard here but Magomedov has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Xhaka actively working from the bottom here.
Xhaka regains full guard. Nicely done.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Xhaka is retaining full guard.
Magomedov controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Xhaka is looking for a triangle but Magomedov pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Xhaka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xhaka 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.
Xhaka controlling Magomedov's posture. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Magomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Xhaka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Xhaka working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Magomedov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Xhaka pinned against the cage. Xhaka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Xhaka is defended easily by Magomedov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ramazan Magomedov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Magomedov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Xhaka throws a series of punches but Magomedov avoids them all with ease.
Magomedov fails to land with a series of punches.
Xhaka tries to clinch up but Magomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Xhaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Magomedov circles away quickly and effectively.
Xhaka throws a nice looking combination but Magomedov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Xhaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xhaka dodges the punch combination from Magomedov.
#TD2#
Magomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into Xhaka's guard.#SUB#
Xhaka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Xhaka wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Xhaka is retaining full guard.
Xhaka looking to control.
Xhaka keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Xhaka working a defensive guard here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Xhaka looking for a sweep. Not yet Xhaka, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Magomedov throws a nice looking combination but Xhaka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Magomedov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Xhaka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Magomedov somewhat.#TD2#
Xhaka gets caught flat footed, as Magomedov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Xhaka is controlling Magomedov's posture.#T3#
Xhaka wants to stand and escape but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Xhaka is retaining full guard.
Xhaka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Xhaka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Xhaka controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Xhaka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Magomedov prevents Xhaka from getting back to his feet.
Magomedov controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Xhaka striking off his back but it's not causing Magomedov any problems. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramazan Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Xhaka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Magomedov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ramazan Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Xhaka is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Xhaka actively working from the bottom here.#ES#
Xhaka has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Magomedov is on him like a limpet, forcing Xhaka back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xhaka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but Xhaka won't allow it.
Xhaka has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Magomedov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Magomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Xhaka moves in looking to clinch but Magomedov pushes him off.#TD2#
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Magomedov slows the pace down in half guard.
Xhaka tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Magomedov has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Magomedov looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Xhaka is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Xhaka tries to lock up and control but Magomedov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Xhaka tries to reverse the position but Magomedov maintains control.
Magomedov controlling his opponent.
Xhaka is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Magomedov tries to push Xhaka's head away but Xhaka is holding on tight.#T3#
Xhaka tries to hold on but Magomedov postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Xhaka working to try and regain half guard.
Xhaka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Volkan Xhaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramazan Magomedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Xhaka looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramazan Magomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Magomedov 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramazan Magomedov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Xhaka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boyko circles away.
Xhaka fails with the takedown#TD#
and Boyko counters with a takedown into side control.
Xhaka regains half guard there - taking advantage of Boyko's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Boyko throwing shots but Xhaka is blocking nicely.
Xhaka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boyko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Boyko is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Xhaka has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Boyko is looking to defend but Xhaka has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Boyko! Xhaka pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Boyko taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Volkan Xhaka!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 725 Round 1
Date: Feb 06, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Magomedov enables Xhaka to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Magomedov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Xhaka is one step ahead there.
Xhaka wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Xhaka is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Xhaka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Xhaka wanted to stand there but Magomedov had control of the position.
Magomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xhaka cracks Magomedov with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Magomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Xhaka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Xhaka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Xhaka with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Magomedov has a closed guard, preventing Xhaka from standing up.
Magomedov working a defensive guard here.
Xhaka preventing the sweep.
Magomedov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Xhaka 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.
Xhaka trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Xhaka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Xhaka closes the distance and pushes Magomedov back into the cage.
Xhaka tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Magomedov manages to break the clinch.
Xhaka moves in looking to clinch but Magomedov pushes him off.
Xhaka shoots and misses #TD#
and Magomedov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Xhaka's guard.
Ramazan Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volkan Xhaka.
Xhaka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Xhaka looking for a sweep. Not yet Xhaka, not yet. #T3#
Xhaka controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself. #SUB2#
Xhaka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Xhaka has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Xhaka tries to strike from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Xhaka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Magomedov avoids it really well and circles away.
Xhaka tries to clinch up but Magomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Xhaka shoots in for a double leg but Magomedov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Magomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Magomedov successfully pulls guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Magomedov holds on and takes a little breather.
Magomedov continues to stall.
Magomedov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Xhaka on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Magomedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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 Ramazan Magomedov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Magomedov gets a takedown into half guard.
Xhaka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Xhaka.#SUB2#
Xhaka isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Magomedov stacks Xhaka 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 Magomedov!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xhaka is trying to get back to his feet.#T1#
Magomedov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Magomedov working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xhaka being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xhaka prevents Magomedov from improving position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Xhaka manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Xhaka is trying to stand back up but Magomedov is controlling him
Xhaka gets full guard.
Xhaka is trying to keep Magomedov in close.
Magomedov 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. #T3#
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xhaka is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Magomedov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Xhaka!
Xhaka tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Xhaka struggling a bit here.
Xhaka is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Magomedov tries to move to mount but Xhaka blocks the move with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Xhaka trying his best to control but Magomedov has mounted him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramazan Magomedov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Xhaka napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Xhaka manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Xhaka wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
Magomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is thwarting Xhaka's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Xhaka is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Xhaka is looking to control Magomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Xhaka avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Magomedov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#TD#
Magomedov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Xhaka keeps working.
Magomedov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ramazan Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Xhaka regains half guard.
Xhaka is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Xhaka wants to control but Magomedov passes into side.
Xhaka tries to improve position but can't.
Xhaka is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Xhaka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee asks Magomedov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Magomedov prefers to stall for the moment though.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Magomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magomedov is looking to land body kicks.
Magomedov with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Xhaka counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Xhaka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Xhaka stalling in the clinch but Magomedov improves position.
Magomedov wants to take the fight to the mat but Xhaka manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Magomedov stalling the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Magomedov breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Xhaka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Volkan Xhaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramazan Magomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD2#
Xhaka jumps into guard, dragging Magomedov to the mat.
Magomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Magomedov passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ramazan Magomedov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Magomedov, 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight for Ramazan Magomedov!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Ramazan Magomedov!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Ramazan Magomedov!
Ramazan Magomedov wins by unanimous decision!
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