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Event:
IFL 2- Pablo vs Pettis 2
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Machado misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jesus throws a counter combo.
Jesus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Machado.
Machado sets himself, and Jesus steps forward looking for the clinch! Machado avoids it this time.#CL2#
Jesus has managed to clinch.
Jesus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Jesus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Jesus scores with a takedown into Machado's guard.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Jesus from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jesus has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Machado is proving hard to escape from.
Jesus 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. #T1#
Jesus wants to stand but Machado has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jesus trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Machado's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jesus trying to stand up but can't free himself from Machado's guard.
Jesus wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Jesus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Machado has his foot on Jesus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jesus works his way back into a safe position though.
Jesus wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Jesus gets a double leg takedown into Machado's guard.
Jesus throwing strikes but missing.
Jesus throwing strikes from guard but Machado blocks nicely.
Jesus trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Machado escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jesus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Machado is trying to control the position but Jesus postures up. #SU2#
Jesus stands up from Machado's guard - Jesus perhaps looking for a knockout.
Machado doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jesus counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado shoots and misses
and Jesus counters with an inside leg kick.
Jesus throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Machado counters with a takedown into side control.
Jesus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Machado wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Jesus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado trying to control the action but Jesus is working from the bottom.
Machado scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jesus is looking to reverse the position.
Jesus can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Jesus dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Jesus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Machado feinted with a counter takedown.
Machado shoots in for a takedown but Jesus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Machado will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jesus shoots in and drives through. Machado sprawls well.
Machado fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Jesus manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Machado on his heels. He'll look to pass Machado's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Machado is looking for a triangle but Jesus pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Machado looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU2#
Jesus stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1#
Jesus leaves Machado with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jesus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machado tries to counter with a takedown but Jesus is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Jesus has closed the distance and engaged Machado in a clinch.
Machado drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machado trying to land knees to the body.
#TD2#
Jesus gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Machado has one foot on Jesus's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Jesus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marcos Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jesus wants to clinch up but Machado keeps it at a distance.#T2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Machado enables Jesus to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Machado manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Machado working for a triangle but Jesus defends it easily.
Mario Jesus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Machado seems keen to control Jesus's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Machado escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jesus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Jesus wants to get up but he can't break Machado's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Machado looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Machado working a defensive guard but Jesus manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SUB2#
Jesus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jesus slows the pace down. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jesus tries to move into full mount but can't pass Machado's legs.
Machado avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jesus.
You can see the frustration on Machado's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jesus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machado keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Jesus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Machado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3##CL2#
Jesus instigates a clinch.
Machado tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Jesus breaks the clinch.
Jesus displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jesus swings for the body but Machado moves out of range.
Jesus lands with a slapping head kick.
Machado misses with a takedown attempt - Jesus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Machado has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Jesus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Machado napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Machado explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T1#
Machado with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Jesus counters with a single leg into guard. Machado didn't expect that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Machado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jesus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jesus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jesus controlling from the top position.
Jesus advances to half guard. #SUB#
Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##ES#
Machado kicks off Jesus and gets to his feet.
Jesus dives in and grabs Machado's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machado pushes down on Jesus's head and hops out.
Machado appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
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!
Jesus shoots in looking for a takedown. Machado tries to sprawl out of it but Jesus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Machado manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Machado avoids the head kick by Jesus.
Machado is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jesus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jesus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Machado sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Machado closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jesus circles away.
Jesus tries to clinch there but Machado circles away.
Machado changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Jesus leaves Machado with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Machado looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jesus!
Machado is chipping away with strikes.
Jesus tries to buck Machado off but Machado is having none of it.
Machado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jesus keeps working.
Machado working the ground and pound. #T4#
Machado working the ground and pound from side control.
Machado working the ground and pound.
Machado working the ground and pound.
Jesus takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#CUT#
It looks like Mario Jesus has been cut.
Machado wants to control but Jesus is keeping him busy.
Machado scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jesus to see if he's OK.
Jesus taking a bit of punishment here - Machado scoring with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jesus is not content to let Machado control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Marcos Machado did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Mario Jesus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Machado fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Machado sets himself, and Jesus steps forward looking for the clinch! Machado avoids it this time.
Machado fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Machado darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jesus pushes Machado off looking to stand but Machado dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jesus is trying to get back to full guard.
Machado scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Jesus is looking to get back to is feet but Machado passes into side control.
#ES2#
Jesus explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Machado shoots in looking for a takedown. Jesus tries to sprawl out of it but Machado keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jesus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado shoots for a double leg takedown but Jesus sprawls well. He's pushed Machado's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jesus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Machado.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Machado fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Machado shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Jesus manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Machado keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Jesus jumps guard.
Machado content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Machado has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Machado landing some decent shots from guard.
Jesus wants to get back to his feet but Machado is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Machado stands up over Jesus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Jesus has control of Machado's left arm, preventing Machado from doing any damage.
Machado connects with a couple of short punches.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Jesus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jesus trying to keep a closed guard but Machado is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Jesus working for a triangle but Machado defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Machado's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC#
Jesus is rocked!#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Machado arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Jesus's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marcos Machado!
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Event:
IFL 1- Pettis vs Pablo
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Jesus's shoulder, as Jesus tries to avoid the shot.
Hunt throws a jab when Jesus was well out of range.
Jesus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Good leg kick by Jesus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jesus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a straight right.
Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jesus.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Jesus looks to land a combination but Hunt avoids it well.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
And Jesus tries to counter it with a takedown but Hunt pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hunt slaps away a takedown attempt from Jesus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hunt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Mario Jesus has been cut.#T1#
Jesus wants to clinch.#TD2#
Jesus feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hunt is wriggling around but Jesus manages to pass to half guard.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet.
Jesus is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Hunt pushes Jesus off looking to stand but Jesus dives back in and keeps control.
Well, if Jesus 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.
Hunt is looking to escape.
Hunt trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Jesus passes to full mount!
Jesus won't let Hunt get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T3#
Jesus pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hunt is in a horrible position here. Jesus smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hunt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hunt tries to get out of the position.
Jesus throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hunt because Jesus loaded up on that one.
Jesus landing punches.
Jesus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jesus pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#SUB2#
Jesus jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hunt manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T4#
Hunt is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jesus asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jesus tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hunt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jesus on the ground.
Jesus is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jesus sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hunt is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Jesus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mario Jesus's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hunt throws a jab when Jesus was well out of range.
Jesus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hunt slaps away a takedown attempt from Jesus, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Jesus closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SU2#
Jesus decides to stand and escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jesus wants to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Hunt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jesus shoots for a takedown but Hunt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hunt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mark Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Jesus.#T1#
Jesus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
#TD2#
Jesus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hunt!
Jesus trying to control the action but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Hunt is trying to get back to his feet.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T2#
Hunt is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jesus advances to mount.
Mario Jesus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hunt is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Jesus unloads with some shots from mount but Hunt bucks and avoids them well.
Hunt tries to buck Jesus off but he can't manage it.
Jesus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Jesus trying to control but Hunt is having none of it.
Jesus controlling the position easily from mount.
Jesus putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jesus with a couple of short strikes.
Hunt's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jesus controlling his opponent.
Hunt is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Jesus has taken his back!#SUB2#
Jesus is cranking Hunt's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Hunt! He's tightened the choke and Hunt is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mario Jesus!
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mario Jesus and Kron Karelin. Jesus comes to the cage accompanied by Shakira - Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) (The Official 2010 FIFA World Cu. Kron Karelin 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mario Jesus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Kron Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Karelin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jesus as he jumps to the side.
Jesus moves into the clinch.
Jesus gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jesus (2) vs (0) Karelin
Karelin is concentrating on defense, preventing Jesus from advancing position.
Karelin is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin has his hands clasped together around Jesus's back. He's all about the action.
Jesus prevents Karelin from improving his position.
Karelin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jesus wants to control but Karelin is keeping him busy.
Jesus wants to work for an arm triangle but Karelin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Karelin keeping hold of Jesus's head, controlling as best he can.
Jesus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jesus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karelin keeps working.
Karelin actively working from the bottom here.
Karelin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Karelin tries to get to full guard but Jesus has control of the leg.
Karelin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Karelin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Karelin is continuing to stall.
Karelin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Karelin is looking for a sweep. Jesus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karelin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is refusing to be controlled, as Jesus sits in half guard.
Karelin is trying to get back to full guard.
Jesus wants to take a breather but Karelin is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin controlling the position well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jesus is trying to work for a kimura but Karelin is defending well.
Karelin is doing well to control the position and prevent Jesus from advancing to side control.
Let's hope that Karelin 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Karelin.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jesus is stalling here. Karelin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jesus seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Karelin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jesus (2) vs (4) Karelin
Karelin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Karelin working away.
Karelin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jesus, who protects the arm well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is trying to get an arm triangle but Jesus is defending well.
Karelin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Karelin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Karelin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Karelin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Karelin working away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jesus is trying to control Karelin's posture but Karelin avoids it.
Karelin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jesus has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jesus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Karelin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Jesus is looking to reverse the position.
Jesus is breathing heavily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is trying to get an arm triangle but Jesus is defending well.
Karelin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jesus, who protects the arm well.
Karelin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Karelin is looking to take a break and control but Jesus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Karelin working away.
Karelin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Karelin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Karelin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Karelin trying to control the position but Jesus is working away.
Jesus wants to control but Karelin postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jesus has escaped the position, nice work there.
Karelin takes a little break here. Jesus wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
It looks like Karelin might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Jesus is looking to reverse the position.
Karelin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Karelin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is working to tighten his grip on Jesus's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Jesus has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Karelin is really squeezing tight and eventually Jesus passes out! Karelin breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kron Karelin! |
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