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Event:
TRFC89
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Butch darts in and clinches Bottoms up against the cage.#TD# Butch pulls Bottoms into guard.
#SUB# Butch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Bottoms slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Butch trying to keep a closed guard but Bottoms is proving a slippery customer.
Bottoms stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Butch swivels though and keeps the full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Butch looking for a guillotine here but Bottoms defends easily.
Bottoms 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. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB# Butch looking for a guillotine here but Bottoms defends easily.
#SUB# Butch working for a triangle but Bottoms defends it easily.
Bottoms is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Bottoms trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Butch manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR# Butch showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2# Butch looking to sit in guard and control but Bottoms gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Bottoms slips nicely into half guard. Butch tries to roll over but Bottoms keeps him under control. Bottoms is figuring out what he wants to do next. Butch is refusing to be controlled, as Bottoms sits in half guard. Butch is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bottoms's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bottoms's back!#SUB# Butch looking for the choke but no joy. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bottoms turns into Butch and is now in his guard.
#T3# Bottoms trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Bottoms trying to control the position from guard on top but Butch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Butch has an active guard here but Bottoms has managed to pass into half guard.
Butch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Butch is staying active underneath Bottoms, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB# Butch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bottoms pulls his head out easily. Bottoms content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB# Butch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Bottoms wants to free his trapped foot but Butch is holding on for dear life with his legs. Butch could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Butch trying to hold on to Bottoms's head to control him but Bottoms postures up.
My spies in Shinto Elite MMA Academy inform me that Bottoms has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB# Butch actively working from the bottom here. Bottoms uses his free foot to push down on Butch's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Butch. Bottoms controlling the position easily from mount. Butch looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. 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 James Butch will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Bottoms connects with a body shot that sends Butch's belly button to the back.#CL# Butch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bottoms, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2# Bottoms pulls guard effortlessly. Butch wants to pass the guard but Bottoms is keeping the position. Butch trying to control the position from guard on top but Bottoms is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bottoms is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Butch advances position into side control! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Butch wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bottoms, who protects the arm well. Butch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bottoms keeps working. #T1# Bottoms can't do much from the bottom here. Bottoms is trying to get back to half guard. Bottoms prevents Butch from improving position. #SUB# Butch thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Butch tries to advance to mount but Bottoms instead regains half guard. Bottoms tries to roll over but Butch keeps him under control.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Butch is looking to take a break and control but Bottoms is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB# Butch wants to work for an arm triangle but Bottoms is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
James Butch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB# Butch seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Bottoms preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2# Bottoms looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Bottoms is looking to improve his position.
#T3##SUB# Butch is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Bottoms still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Bottoms has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #SU2# Bottoms decides to stand back up. Bottoms connects with a single shot there. Bottoms throws a body punch but Butch moves out of range. Butch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bottoms. Bottoms punishes Butch's body with a nice straight punch. Butch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Butch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Bottoms circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4##TD# Butch drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Butch trying to control the action but Bottoms is working from the bottom. Bottoms is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Butch off and has taken his back! Bottoms has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bottoms controls the position. Let's hope that Bottoms 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. Butch turns into Bottoms and is now in his guard.
Bottoms 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. Butch wants to control from the top but Bottoms keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Bottoms 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Butch shoots in for a takedown but Bottoms shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Bottoms changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Bottoms wants to slow Butch down by chopping away at his legs. A nice combination there by Bottoms.
#CUT2# It looks like James Butch has been cut. Bottoms throws a good cross that connects.
No joy there for Bottoms, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bottoms scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Bottoms throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Butch drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bottoms sprawls and moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Butch moves to clinch but Bottoms breaks away #TD2# and Bottoms counters with a nice double leg into guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB# Butch has an active guard here but Bottoms has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Bottoms perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1# Bottoms is keen to just control but Butch is a slippery customer.#SUB# Butch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bottoms pulls his head out easily. Bottoms stalling. Bottoms is trying to control the action in half guard but Butch is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Bottoms content to control rather than advance. #SUB2# Bottoms seems to be working for a kimura but Butch defends the submission attempt.#SUB2# Bottoms is working for a kimura but Butch is defending it quite comfortably.
James Butch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Butch is not content to let Bottoms control the position. Bottoms is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Bottoms is looking to take a break and control but Butch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB# Butch looking for submissions off his back.#T3# Bottoms sitting and controlling from the half guard. Bottoms is looking to take a break and control but Butch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Bottoms tries to pass to full mount but Butch defends it. #SUB# Butch has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bottoms escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bottoms!#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Bottoms content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB2# Bottoms is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Butch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Butch striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bottoms is looking to take a break and control but Butch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Bottoms might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Butch haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that's the end of the fight! Harry Bottoms comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Bottoms 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight for Harry Bottoms! Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Harry Bottoms! Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Harry Bottoms!
Harry Bottoms wins by unanimous decision! Harry Bottoms gave a mention to SHINTO in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). James Butch was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll come back stronger'.
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Event:
TRFC86
Date: Aug 06, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Bottoms looking to score a takedown here. Frieza is defending well but Bottoms drives through and ends up in Frieza's guard. Frieza wants to get back to his feet but Bottoms is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Bottoms definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU# Bottoms stands and steps away. Frieza gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Frieza avoids the body shot from Bottoms.
Frieza darts in looking for a takedown but Bottoms gets double underhooks and turns Frieza into the cage. Frieza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bottoms moves away. Bottoms shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Frieza eats them both and turns towards Bottoms to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT# It looks like Lord Frieza has been cut. Frieza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bottoms was well out of range. Poor timing from Frieza. Bottoms rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frieza moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Frieza is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. A looping hook to the body misses from Bottoms. Frieza does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD# Bottoms closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bottoms stalling. #T1# Frieza tries to kick Bottoms off but Bottoms keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Bottoms seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Frieza looks like he's trying to stand up.
Frieza is in trouble now - Bottoms has advanced to mount! Bottoms takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#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.#SUB# Bottoms goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Frieza turns into him and now he's in Bottoms's guard.
Frieza trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bottoms's guard.#SUB# Bottoms looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3# Frieza would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bottoms holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB# Bottoms is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Frieza wants to stand but Bottoms is controlling his posture from full guard. #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. We've been informed that Frieza has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Bottoms. Frieza wants to get back to his feet but Bottoms drags him back down. A lull in the action here. Frieza wants to get back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Bottoms dominated that round. The cut man is working on Lord Frieza's cut. That's time! Bottoms's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Bottoms uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frieza.
Frieza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frieza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bottoms. Frieza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bottoms. Frieza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bottoms swats him away and circles back towards the center. Frieza with a body punch. A glancing blow. Bottoms misses the jab. Frieza is looking to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Frieza throws a series of punches but Bottoms moves out of range. #TD# Bottoms feints and as Frieza raises his hands in defense, Bottoms changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Bottoms 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# Frieza wants to stand but Bottoms is controlling the position. Bottoms passes easily into side control. Nice work. Bottoms tries to advance to mount but can't. Bottoms is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Frieza will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2# 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. Bottoms tries to advance to mount but Frieza denies him. Frieza is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bottoms is controlling him well. Bottoms is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frieza can do to turn this around?#SU# Bottoms has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD# Bottoms closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Frieza did well to prevent Bottoms getting side control. Bottoms is controlling the pace.
#SUB# Bottoms is looking for a kimura here.
#T3# Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bottoms in particular looking to stall.#SUB# Bottoms is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bottoms is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4# 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. Frieza is trying to stand.
Bottoms wants to advance to full mount but Frieza doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. Bottoms controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Frieza wants to stand up but Bottoms is controlling him. Bottoms controlling from the top position. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Bottoms dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Lord Frieza's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Bottoms takes a swing at Frieza's ribcage but misses. Frieza swinging wildly here.
Bottoms looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Frieza now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Bottoms just misses with a punch to the body.
Frieza is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bottoms rather than just go for the knockout. Bottoms throws a combination that misses and Frieza counters with a one-two to the body. Bottoms doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Bottoms misses with a wild body shot. Lord Frieza seems to be getting the better of the standup. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Frieza checks a leg kick. Frieza let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Frieza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#TD# Bottoms shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T1# Bottoms trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Frieza wants to stand and escape but Bottoms is having none of it. Bottoms is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB# Bottoms is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Frieza is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Frieza has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB# Frieza would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB# Bottoms looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Frieza tries to stand but Bottoms is controlling from the bottom. Frieza is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Harry Bottoms overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Bottoms wants to sweep but no luck. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Frieza has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bottoms is proving hard to escape from. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Frieza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bottoms manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Frieza misses with a takedown and Frieza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Frieza lands a jab to Bottoms's midsection. Harry Bottoms is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bottoms displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Frieza. Frieza fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bottoms is out of range. A quick step to the side and Bottoms tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Bottoms lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Frieza backs up against the cage.
Harry Bottoms seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Frieza fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bottoms checks it well. Bottoms is looking to counter punch. Frieza fails in his attempt to clinch. An attempted straight right counter from Bottoms misses the target.#T4# Bottoms throws a left and a right that both miss
and Frieza counters with an outside leg kick.
Bottoms looks to land a combination but Frieza avoids it well. Frieza let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Frieza moves out of range of the strikes.#KD2# Frieza lands a left and a right that send Bottoms crashing to the mat, dazed. Frieza thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Lord Frieza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC2# Bottoms is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Harry Bottoms has been cut. 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! Bottoms swings widly with a right hand
and Frieza counters with an inside leg kick. Oh Bottoms is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Both fighters are breathing heavily. Frieza checks a low kick from Bottoms. Bottoms circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Bottoms was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Frieza. Bottoms connects with a good right hand that stumbles Frieza. Frieza circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Frieza looks to score with a jab to the body but Bottoms is just out of range. Frieza scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Lord Frieza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Bottoms has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Harry Bottoms! Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Harry Bottoms! Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Harry Bottoms!
Harry Bottoms wins by unanimous decision! Harry Bottoms very nearly forgot to thank SHINTO amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
TRFC84
Date: Jul 16, 2017 |
#R1# Bottoms stuffs the takedown attempt from Sudo. Sudo gets slowly back to his feet. Sudo fails with a takedown attempt. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sudo. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Sudo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Sudo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bottoms is fending him off so far but Sudo persists. Nope, Bottoms circles away and we're back to standing.#TD# Sudo looking to score a takedown here. Bottoms is defending well but Sudo drives through and ends up in Bottoms's guard.#SUB2# Bottoms working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sudo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sudo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2# Bottoms has his foot on Sudo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sudo works his way back into a safe position though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bottoms keeping moving, preventing Sudo from controlling successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sudo throwing strikes but missing. #T1# Bottoms pulls Sudo in to control the position. Sudo won't allow Bottoms to sweep him here. Sudo trying to control the position from guard on top but Bottoms is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bottoms working a defensive guard here.
Sudo is looking to work some ground and pound but Bottoms has wrist control. Sudo throwing strikes but missing. Sudo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bottoms works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Sudo looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Sudo stands up over Bottoms, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Sudo with a nice head shot there. Bottoms is trying to control the position but Sudo postures up. Sudo wants to pass the guard but Bottoms is keeping the position. Sudo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Sudo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Sudo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Sudo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bottoms is keeping the position for now. Sudo lands a couple of digs.#T3##SUB2# Sudo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sudo throwing strikes from guard but Bottoms blocks nicely. Sudo tries to free his leg and advance position but Bottoms is retaining full guard. Sudo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Sudo works a leg free and moves into half guard. Sudo working over Bottoms with some ground and pound. Bottoms looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Bottoms has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. Bottoms is looking for a sweep. Sudo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sudo in particular looking to stall. Sudo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4# Bottoms wants to get back to full guard. Bottoms has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sudo is working away from the top position though. Sudo looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Sudo is trying to control the action in half guard but Bottoms is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Bottoms is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sudo scores with a couple of nice shots. Sudo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bottoms with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC# Bottoms is rocked! Sudo missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Sudo looks to land a strike but Bottoms avoids it nicely and regains full guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sudo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Sudo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Bottoms is still in real trouble! Can Sudo finish him? Sudo working some strikes from top position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Sudo dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2##TD# Sudo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Sudo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Bottoms working a defensive guard here.
Sudo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Sudo with a nice head shot there. Sudo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Sudo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Bottoms 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. Sudo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Sudo postures up in Bottoms's guard and throws a big left but Bottoms blocks it. Sudo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Sudo arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Bottoms'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 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dan Sudo! Dan Sudo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. Harry Bottoms spoke after the fight, saying 'I like Ace. Hes a good dude - we train together at Shinto Elite MMA in Tokyo - but losing still sucks. Im going to get back in the gym, get better and the next time you see me in here i'll be doing the ass kicking.'.
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Event:
TRFC82
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
#R1# Nice takedown defense from Date. No joy for Bottoms on that attempt. Bottoms shoots for a double leg takedown but Date sprawls well. He's pushed Bottoms's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Bottoms shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Date as he jumps to the side. Kosei Date has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Bottoms. A left and a right from Bottoms both land. Nice combination. Date is looking to clinch but Bottoms is avoiding it.
#CL# Date has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bottoms tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Date just stands there and leans against the cage. Bottoms is trying to pull guard but Date has him pressed against the cage. Date lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Date's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Date creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bottoms's defenses. #CUT# It looks like Harry Bottoms has been cut. Bottoms drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Date is looking to control Bottoms's arms but Bottoms gets an underhook and turns him. Now Date has his back to the cage. Bottoms tries for a takedown but Date manages to get underhooks.
Date lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1# Date landing knees to the head.
Date gets underhooks to prevent Bottoms's takedown attempt.
Date lands a damaging elbow. Date lands a damaging elbow. Bottoms is trying to pull guard but Date has him pressed against the cage. The referee is keeping an eye on Date - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Date. Date lands an elbow inside. Bottoms has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Date after a bit of a struggle. Come on Date - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Date stalling.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Date. Date lands an elbow just above Bottoms 's eye. Bottoms takes an elbow to the forehead. Date looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Date avoiding damage.
Bottoms fails to pull guard.
Bottoms is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Bottoms tries to pull guard but Date won't allow it.
#T2# Bottoms tries to pull guard but Date forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Bottoms wants a takedown but no success here.
Bottoms fails to pull guard.
Bottoms looks winded! Bottoms takes an elbow to the forehead. Date lands a nice knee to the body. Date leaning against his opponent.
Bottoms jumps guard but Date stands there with Bottoms around his waist. Bottoms gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Date.
Bottoms wants to take the fight to the mat but Date manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Bottoms drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Date gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bottoms takes an elbow to the temple. Bottoms fails to pull guard.
Bottoms takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT# That has opened up Harry Bottoms's cut even more. A knee to the head by Date.
#ROC# Bottoms is rocked! Bottoms tries to pull guard but Date holds him up against the cage and eventually Bottoms drops back down to his feet.
Bottoms is still on wobbly legs! Can Date finish him? Date leaning against his opponent.
#KD# Date drops Bottoms with a big knee straight up the middle! Bottoms is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #T3# Date doesn't manage to clinch there - Bottoms circles away.
Date tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL# Date clinches up against the cage. Bottoms is looking to take this one to the mat. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Date takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Date lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Bottoms can't get the takedown.
Date lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT# The cut above Harry Bottoms's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Date scores with a knee to the head.
Date working the clinch nicely. Bottoms is working for position but Date cracks him with a big knee to the head! Bottoms crumples up against the cage and Date lands two more shots before the ref can save Bottoms! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Kosei Date! The defeated Harry Bottoms had this to say: 'I like Ace. Hes a good dude - we train together at Shinto Elite MMA in Tokyo - but losing still sucks. Im going to get back in the gym, get better and the next time you see me in here i'll be doing the ass kicking.'.
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Event:
TRFC80
Date: Jun 18, 2017 |
#R1# Ventura jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ventura. Bottoms thuds a left hand into Ventura's body. We've been told by Ventura's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Bottoms throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from Ventura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Ventura lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Bottoms throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ventura. Ventura scores with a punch to the head. Ventura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bottoms looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Ventura tests Bottoms's chin there with a solid looking shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bottoms takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bottoms looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Bottoms has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC# Bottoms is rocked! Bottoms shoots in but Ventura avoids the takedown attempt easily. Bottoms is still on wobbly legs! Can Ventura finish him? Bottoms misses with a hook to the body
letting Ventura counter with a right hand. Ventura with a body punch. A glancing blow. Ventura connects with a jab.#T1# Jab, jab by Ventura - just one landing. Ventura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bottoms moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Bottoms closes the distance and lands a one-two. Sloppy strikes from Bottoms. Those never looked like landing. Bottoms moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Bottoms misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Ventura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Bottoms seems to have recovered his senses. Ventura catches Bottoms with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Bottoms misses with a double jab.
Ventura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Danga de danga de dang - Bottoms scores with a four punch combination! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bottoms moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Bottoms throws an off balance right hand
and Ventura counters with a lovely shot to the body. Ventura is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Ventura sizes up Bottoms with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Bottoms darts in looking for a takedown but Ventura gets double underhooks and turns Bottoms into the cage. Ventura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Bottoms looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Bottoms misses with a double jab
and Ventura counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CUT# It looks like Harry Bottoms has been cut. Bottoms looks winded!#T2# Ventura dips to his left and cracks Bottoms with an uppercut! Ventura throws an overhand right that drops Bottoms like a sack of potatoes! Ventura dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tasha Ventura! Tasha Ventura is the new lightweight champion! Our winner, Tasha Ventura, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. The defeated Harry Bottoms had this to say: 'I like Ace. Hes a good dude - we train together at Shinto Elite MMA in Tokyo - but losing still sucks. Im going to get back in the gym, get better and the next time you see me in here i'll be doing the ass kicking.'.
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Event:
TRFC77
Date: May 28, 2017 |
#R1# Bottoms with a poor takedown #KD# and Tyler lands a stunning uppercut that sends Bottoms to the mat! #ROC# Bottoms is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Harry Bottoms has been cut. Tyler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Bottoms is still in real trouble! Can Tyler finish him? Bottoms wants to control but Tyler is keeping busy.
Bottoms has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tyler working over Bottoms with some ground and pound. Bottoms looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Bottoms seems to have recovered his senses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tyler scoring with strikes to the body and head. Tyler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Nice strikes from Tyler there. #SUB# Tyler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tyler wants to take a breather but Bottoms is having none of it. #T1# Ground and pound from Tyler. Tyler trying to control from half guard but Bottoms is working away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tyler drops an elbow to the side of Bottoms's head. Tyler performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Tyler drops an elbow to the side of Bottoms's head. Tyler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Tyler winds up and cracks Bottoms with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Bottoms blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tyler. Tyler is nestled in close to Bottoms, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Tyler looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Bottoms gets back to full guard.
#T2# Bottoms is controlling Tyler's posture. Bottoms preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Tyler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Bottoms is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tyler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bottoms's head. Bottoms looking to control.
Tyler throwing strikes but missing. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Tyler postures up in Bottoms's guard and throws a big left but Bottoms blocks it. #T3# Bottoms wants to get back to his feet but Tyler is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Tyler throwing strikes but missing. Bottoms is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Tyler is refusing to be controlled, as Bottoms sits in half guard. Tyler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Tyler 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. Tyler is pulling down on Bottoms's head. It's preventing any offense from Bottoms, at least for the moment.#T4# Tyler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bottoms controls the pace. Tyler keeping moving, preventing Bottoms from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Bottoms drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tyler looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tyler looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tyler! #REVR# Tyler lands a nice forearm strike. Tyler is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vai Tyler dominated that round. The cut man is working on Harry Bottoms's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Bottoms has his takedown stuffed#KD# and Tyler counters with a left hand that sends Bottoms to the canvas! Tyler throws a strike but Bottoms rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Tyler on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tyler tries to get out of the position. Bottoms trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Bottoms drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tyler manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bottoms has Tyler in his guard.#REVR# Vai Tyler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bottoms utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Tyler wants to control from the top but Bottoms keeps moving. Tyler's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1##SUB2# Bottoms has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tyler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Tyler is stalling in the full guard. Tyler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB# Tyler postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bottoms is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tyler, into his guard. #REVB# Tyler trying to control the position here. #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.#SUB2# Bottoms drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bottoms jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Tyler keeping moving, preventing Bottoms from controlling successfully. #T3# Bottoms stopping the sweep attempt from Tyler. Bottoms is looking to pass into half guard but Tyler pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tyler is in guard.#REVR# Bottoms working a defensive guard but Tyler passes into half guard.
Tyler scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Bottoms blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tyler. #SUB2# Bottoms actively working from the bottom here. Tyler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Bottoms taking some punishment here, with Tyler in his half guard. Tyler is thwarting Bottoms's attempts to control the position.#T4# Tyler working over Bottoms with some ground and pound. Bottoms looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB# Tyler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bottoms is trying to control but can't.
Tyler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Tyler trying to control from half guard but Bottoms is working away. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Tyler working over Bottoms with some ground and pound. Bottoms looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Tyler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vai Tyler dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Harry Bottoms's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R3##CL# Tyler moves into range and clinches up with Bottoms. Tyler misses with a punch on the inside.
Bottoms on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC# Tyler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Bottoms throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bottoms uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Harry Bottoms seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bottoms shoots in but no luck this time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bottoms closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tyler circles away. Tyler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Bottoms makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL# Bottoms gets tackled into the cage by Tyler. Tyler maintains the clinch. #T1# Tyler tries to work over Bottoms's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Bottoms is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tyler pulls him back up using the underhooks. Vai Tyler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Bottoms. Tyler lands a shoulder strike. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Tyler misses with a punch on the inside.
Tyler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tyler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tyler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tyler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bottoms backwards. Tyler scores with an uppercut up the middle. A left hand lands to the body for Tyler.
#T2# Tyler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bottomss head. Tyler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD# Tyler jumps guard.
Bottoms works a leg free and moves into half guard. Bottoms trying to control the action but Tyler is working from the bottom. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tyler trying to hold on to Bottoms's head to control him but Bottoms postures up.
#SUB2# Bottoms seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Tyler is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Harry Bottoms! Harry Bottoms is the new lightweight champion! Harry Bottoms made sure to mention his sponsor, SHINTO in his post fight interview. In defeat, Vai Tyler stepped up to the mic, saying 'I had food poisoning and was up all night pooping. '.
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Event:
TRFC73: The Passing
Date: Apr 30, 2017 |
#R1# Bottoms throws a series of punches but Dudeman avoids them all with ease. A slow jab from Bottoms misses its intended target. #CL# Dudeman instigates a clinch. Dudeman tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2# Bottoms gets control of Dudeman's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bottoms will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Dudeman lands a couple of elbows. Dudeman trying to control the position from guard on top but Bottoms is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bottoms is looking to sweep but instead, Dudeman has passed into half guard.
Bottoms 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. Bottoms is looking to control Dudeman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bottoms avoid being mounted?#T1# Bottoms looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dudeman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bottoms on the ground. Dudeman is looking to take a break and control but Bottoms is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB# Dudeman seems to be working for a kimura but Bottoms defends the submission attempt. Bottoms wants to control but Dudeman is keeping busy.
#SUB# Dudeman is looking for a kimura here.
#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Dudeman performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Bottoms is refusing to be controlled, as Dudeman sits in half guard. Dudeman throwing shots but Bottoms is blocking nicely. Bottoms is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Bottoms ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dudeman moves away. It looked like Dudeman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3# Bottoms with a nice cross. Bottoms lands a nice shot to the body.
Dudeman dives in for a single leg takedown but Bottoms sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. And Bottoms tries to counter it with a takedown but Dudeman pushes his down on his head and steps out. Bottoms fails with the takedown. Bottoms jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dudeman avoids the body shot from Bottoms.
Bottoms thuds his right hand into Dudeman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Dudeman wants to clinch.#T4# Dudeman looks for a takedown but Bottoms sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Dudeman. That's going to take a lot out of him. A left lands for Bottoms. Bottoms throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dudeman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Dudeman tries for a takedown but Bottoms sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Left hook, right uppercut from Dudeman. Dudeman is breathing heavily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bottoms lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#ROC2# Dudeman is rocked! Bottoms scores with a three punch combo!
Oh Dudeman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2# Bottoms is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dudeman's half guard. Dudeman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2# Bottoms has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Dudeman defend it? Bottoms steps over the head and cranks it - Dudeman is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bottoms!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harry Bottoms! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Harry Bottoms made sure he mentioned SHINTO, along with how happy he was to win his fight. The defeated Ace Dudeman had this to say: 'This never happened'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2017 |
#R1# Bottoms misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Trevino swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL# Trevino darts in and clinches Bottoms up against the cage.#TD# Trevino decides to pull guard. #SUB# Trevino throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Trevino 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.#T1# Trevino wants to get back to his feet but Bottoms is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Bottoms showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Bottoms's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Bottoms sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Trevino's guard. Bottoms seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trevino does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Bottoms with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Trevino wants to improve his position but Bottoms is controlling well.
#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. Bottoms stops Trevino from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bottoms trying to control from half guard but Trevino is working away. Bottoms wants to free his trapped foot but Trevino is holding on for dear life with his legs. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# Bottoms drives through with a takedown into Trevino's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Bottoms looking to sit in guard and control but Trevino gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3# Trevino is working Bottoms over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2# Trevino wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Bottoms's closed guard. He's half up but Bottoms has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Bottoms pivots and extends the arm, Trevino falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Bottoms! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harry Bottoms! Harry Bottoms decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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