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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Mathews shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Combs but Combs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Combs changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mathews with a poor takedown #TD#
so Combs counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Mathews scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mike Mathews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Combs moves into the clinch.#TD#
Combs pulls guard.
Mathews postures up.
#ES#
Combs has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Mathews has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mathews wants to get back to striking at distance but Combs won't allow it.
Combs will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mathews up against the cage.#TD#
Combs has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mathews uses from the top position. #T1#
Mathews wants to control from the top but Combs keeps moving.
Mathews stops Combs from standing up.
Mathews stopping the sweep attempt from Combs.
Combs keeping moving, preventing Mathews from controlling successfully.
Combs wants to sweep here but Mathews controlling him for the moment. #ES#
Combs pushes Mathews off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T2#
Mathews is trying hard to land a takedown here. Combs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Julian Combs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Mathews.
Mathews doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Combs counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Combs. #TD#
Combs gets control of Mathews's arms and successfully pulls guard. Combs will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mathews wants to control from the top but Combs keeps moving.
Combs managing to control the position.
Combs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mathews is trying to hold Combs in close to prevent damage but Combs has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3#
Combs scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mathews is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Combs jumps into side control!#SU#
Combs stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Combs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Combs wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Mathews moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Mathews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Combs moves into range and clinches up with Mathews.
Mathews is trying to stall.
#T4#
Mathews tries to break the clinch but Combs is controlling the position.
Mathews is trying to break the clinch but Combs is controlling him.#TD#
Combs pulls Mathews into guard.
Combs doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Mathews really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Combs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mathews wants to control from the top but Combs keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mathews is fighting to break Combs's control of his arms but Combs is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Combs manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Combs dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Combs gets a clinch.
Mathews trying to stall but Combs improves his position.
Mathews tries to land a knee to the head but Combs blocks with his arms.
Mathews goes for a takedown attempt but Combs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Mathews rushes Combs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Combs is stalling here.
Mathews can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Combs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Mathews tries for a takedown but Combs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Julian Combs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Mathews.
Combs fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Combs with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mathews trying to land knees to the body.
Combs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mathews can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Mathews breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Combs clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Mathews jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Combs walks away with a smile on his face. Mathews gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Combs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Julian Combs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Combs with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Mike Mathews has been cut.#BC#
Combs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mathews fails to land the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Combs tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Mathews tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Combs smiles and moves away.
Mathews is trying hard to land a takedown here. Combs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Combs seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Mathews moves into the clinch successfully.
Combs slowing the pace effectively.
Mathews stalling in the clinch but Combs improves position.
Mathews tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Combs manages to pull guard.
Julian Combs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Combs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Combs postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4##SUB2#
Mathews throws his legs up looking for a submission but Combs uses it to pass to side control.
Mathews is breathing heavily.
Combs working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Combs lands a nice forearm strike. #SU#
Combs stands up.
Combs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mathews sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Combs somewhat.
And Mathews tries to counter it with a takedown but Combs pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Combs moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Combs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Mathews's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mathews tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Combs swivels and escapes.#CL#
Combs clinches.
Mathews looking for a takedown.
Mathews fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Julian Combs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Mathews.
Mathews fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Combs breaks the clinch.
Mathews misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Combs counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Combs smiles and moves away.
Mathews takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mathews shoots and misses
and Combs counters with a straight right hand.
Mathews shoots in looking for a takedown but Combs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mathews's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Combs attempts a counter takedown but Mathews avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Mathews moves into the clinch.#T1#
Mathews doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mathews goes for a takedown attempt but Combs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mathews swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Combs counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Combs. #BC#
Combs breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Combs throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mathews tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Combs is in Mathews's guard.
Mathews is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Combs dives into side control.
#REVB##SU#
Combs decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mathews to his feet. #TD#
Combs fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mathews sprawls well initially but Combs persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mathews wants to stand back up but Combs manages to pass into side control.
Combs has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Combs cracks Mathews with a big elbow. #SU#
Combs stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Combs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mathews.
Combs tries to counter with a takedown but Mathews is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Combs manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mathews on his heels. He'll look to pass Mathews's guard now, I'm sure.
Mathews wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Combs manages to pass to side control. #REVB##SUB#
Combs is working for a kimura but Mathews is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Combs working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mathews is looking to get back to full guard here but Combs has managed to pass to side control instead.#SUB#
Combs wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mathews, who protects the arm well.
Mathews is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Combs is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T4##SUB#
Combs looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mathews keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Combs cracks Mathews with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Combs controlling from the full mount.
Mike Mathews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Julian Combs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Combs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Combs has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian Combs!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Burns closes the distance and pushes Combs back into the cage.
Burns tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Combs avoids it.
Burns landing knees to the body.
Combs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Burns has him pressed against the cage.
Burns wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Burns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Burns has closed the distance and engaged Combs in a clinch.
#TD2#
Burns pulls guard.
Burns manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Combs manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Burns landing some decent shots from guard. #T1##SU2#
Burns stands up from Combs's guard - Burns perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Combs moves into the clinch.
Burns looking for a takedown. #TD#
Combs pulls guard successfully.
Combs has a closed guard, preventing Burns from standing up.
Burns trying to control but Combs is working from the bottom.
Burns might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Combs haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
Burns stands up over Combs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Julian Combs has been cut.#SUB2#
Burns drops back looking for a leg! Combs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Combs manages to kick Burns off! Burns jumps back into Combs's guard.
Combs doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Combs wants to sweep here but Burns controlling him for the moment.
Burns looking to pass the guard.
Combs looking to control.
Burns's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Burns won't allow Combs to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Burns! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bobby Burns!
After winning the bout, Bobby Burns thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Combs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Davis as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Combs clinches with his opponent.
Davis controlling the action here for a moment.
Davis stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Combs's elbow.
Davis effectively controlling the action here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Davis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Leighton Davis.
Nice body punch from Davis.
Davis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Davis tries to get set, Combs tries to push him back and clinch up but Davis manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Combs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Davis stalling in the clinch.
Combs being controlled against the cage.
Davis receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Come on Davis - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Combs tries to pull guard but Davis won't allow it.
Combs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Combs can't break the clinch.
#T2##TD2#
Davis tightens his grip and picks Combs up, before dumping him to the ground. Combs manages to land in guard.
Davis won't allow Combs to get back to his feet.
Combs wants to sweep but no luck.
Combs is trying to control the position but Davis postures up.
Davis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Davis stopping the sweep attempt from Combs.
Combs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Combs controls Davis momentarily but Davis frees himself.
Combs wants to stand up but Davis is controlling him.
Davis looking to pass the guard.
Davis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Leighton Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Combs instigates a clinch. #T3#
Combs has had enough of the clinch but Davis keeps him there for the moment.
Davis leaning against his opponent.
Combs is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Davis is keeping busy.
Combs trying to control the position but instead, Davis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Combs into the cage.
Davis pressing his opponent against the cage.
The referee calls for Davis to work.
#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.
Davis leaning against his opponent.
Davis stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Leighton Davis.
Davis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT2#
It looks like Julian Combs has been cut.
Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Davis gets the takedown into side control.
Combs taking punishment in the form of punches.
Davis controlling the position from side mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like Davis 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leighton Davis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julian Combs's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Davis misses with a left hand
and Combs counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Combs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Combs gets a clinch. #TD2#
Davis wants the takedown. Combs is fighting it off but Davis persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Combs's guard against the cage.
Combs trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Combs trying to control the position.
Davis 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.
Combs wants to improve his position but instead Davis has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Combs tries to get to full guard but Davis has control of the leg.
Davis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Davis trying to mount his opponent but Combs defends it.
Davis prevents Combs from standing back up.
Davis is taking a breather. Combs says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Combs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Combs.
Combs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davis is one step ahead there.
Davis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Davis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Combs wants to sweep but no luck.
Davis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Combs looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Davis puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Davis is controlling the pace.
Combs is trying to stand up here but Davis is controlling him well.
Well, if Davis 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.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Davis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Davis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Combs kicks Davis off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Davis closes the distance and pushes Combs back into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Davis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Combs wants to get back to striking at distance but Davis won't allow it.
#TD2#
Davis has hold of one of Combs's legs. Combs is fighting the takedown attempt but Davis gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Combs is wriggling around but Davis manages to pass to half guard.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#REVR#
Davis is taking a breather. Combs says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
More stalling from Davis.
Combs is trying to get back to full guard.
Davis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Combs has a hand on Davis's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Davis takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Combs tries to hold on but Davis postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leighton Davis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Julian Combs's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Davis misses with a straight right.
Davis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Davis throws a jab when Combs was well out of range.
Combs attempts a counter takedown but Davis avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Combs gets underhooks to prevent Davis's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Davis wants the takedown. Combs is fighting it off but Davis persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Combs's guard against the cage.
Combs looking to control.
Combs wants to stand up but Davis is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis advances to half guard.
Leighton Davis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Davis controlling the action here.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Davis. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T1#
Davis is continuing to stall.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Davis connects with a nice short shot to Combs's temple. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Davis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Combs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Davis is working away from the top position though.
Combs wants to get back to full guard.
Combs flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Davis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Davis pushes Combs up against the cage in a clinch.
Combs is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Davis to keep the fight standing.
Davis pressing his opponent against the cage.
Combs is trying to break the clinch but Davis is controlling him.#T3#
Davis trying to land knees to the body.
Davis has Combs pressed against the cage.
Combs is trying to break the clinch but Davis is controlling him.
Davis effectively controlling the action here.
Combs is trying to stall.
Combs gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Davis.
#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.
Davis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Combs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Combs taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Davis.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A bit of stalling here from Davis.
Davis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Combs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davis'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.
Davis pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leighton Davis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Davis 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leighton Davis!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Combs as Dzerkalis shoots in.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dzerkalis is defended easily by Combs.#CL#
Combs moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Combs manages to pull guard.
Combs looking for a sweep. Not yet Combs, not yet.
Dzerkalis passes Combs's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Combs is looking for a sweep. Dzerkalis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Combs gets full guard.
Combs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Combs will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Dzerkalis is standing up over Combs. Combs looks to escape but Dzerkalis dives into side control.
Combs manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dzerkalis wants to improve his position but Combs is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Dzerkalis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Dzerkalis looking for submissions off his back.
Combs wants to take a breather but Dzerkalis is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Dzerkalis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Combs is working away from the top position though.
Dzerkalis manages to get to full guard.
Combs throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Dzerkalis pushes a forearm under Combs's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Combs is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roberts Dzerkalis!
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