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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2018 |
#R1# Abdul swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Abdul throws a head kick that misses #CL# and Clark holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD2# Abdul pulls guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2# Abdul looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Clark wants to stand but Abdul has a closed guard, so he can't escape. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Abdul is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2# Abdul working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Clark could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1# Clark wants to get up but he can't break Abdul's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Abdul is trying to control the position but Clark postures up. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2# Abdul has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Clark is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Abdul. Abdul tries to improve position but can't. #SU# Clark decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Abdul lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A head kick by Abdul misses #CL# and Clark counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Clark. #BC# Clark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Abdul moves into the clinch. Clark wants to break free but Abdul has control.
Clark throws a punch but it's blocked by Abdul. #BC2# Abdul breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Abdul closes the distance and pushes Clark back into the cage. Clark displaying some good clinch control by pressing Abdul up against the cage. Clark has had enough of the clinch but Abdul keeps him there for the moment.#T3##TD2# Abdul pulls guard effortlessly. Clark might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Clark has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Abdul is proving hard to escape from. Clark is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Abdul controlling Clark's posture. #SUB2# Abdul isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Clark stacks Abdul on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Clark! Abdul looks winded!#T4# Clark working the head with strikes. 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. Abdul is trying to control Clark's posture but Clark avoids it. #SU# Clark stands up and beckons Abdul to his feet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2# Clark gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Abdul to score an easy takedown into full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Habib Abdul will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Clark looks for a takedown but Abdul sprawls well. Clark shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Abdul sprawls well. Abdul wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Clark gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2# Abdul shoots in and bounces Clark off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Clark wants to sweep but no luck. #T1# Abdul looking to pass the guard. Clark lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB# Clark drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Clark jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Van Clark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Abdul trying to keep a closed guard but Clark is proving a slippery customer.
#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU# Clark decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD# Clark closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU# Clark decides to stand back up. Clark steps back and let's Abdul get back to his feet. Clark dives in and grabs Abdul's left leg, looking for a takedown. Abdul pushes down on Clark's head and hops out. Abdul steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Clark. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Van Clark. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##CL2# Abdul moves into the clinch successfully.
Knees in the clinch landing for Abdul.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2# Abdul pulls guard. Abdul wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Clark is now in half guard. Well, if Clark 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.
Abdul is looking to improve his position.
Clark stops Abdul from getting back to his feet.
#T4# Clark trying to control the pace. Abdul pushes Clark off looking to stand but Clark dives back in and keeps control.
Abdul is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Clark scores with a couple of nice shots. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Clark not doing much here.
#ES2# Abdul has one foot on Clark's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Habib Abdul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Clark fails to land the takedown.#TD2# Abdul decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES# Clark kicks off Abdul and gets to his feet. #TD# Clark closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Clark lands in his opponent's guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Abdul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Clark prevents Abdul from getting back to his feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2# Abdul throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Clark not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU# Clark stands up and waves to Abdul to follow him. Abdul connects with a right hand. Clark shakes it off.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2# Abdul decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Abdul takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Clark is pressing down on Abdul's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Clark is adopting a defensive guard. Clark lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Clark wants to stand but Abdul is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3##SU# Clark decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Abdul, up you get! Habib Abdul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A head kick by Abdul misses #TD# and Clark counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Abdul tries to kick Clark off in order to stand up. Clark Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. Abdul is trying to control Clark's posture but Clark avoids it. A control attempt from Abdul but he's now mounted! Abdul wants to control but Clark is having none of it.#T4# Abdul is trying to escape the mount.
#SU# Clark gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#TD# Abdul tries to sprawl but Clark drives through with a takedown into half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Abdul wants to sweep but Clark has passed to side control!#SU# Clark has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that's the end of the fight! Van Clark showed his dominance in that final round. I think Abdul 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29 Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Habib Abdul!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1# Abdul misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zimmerman swings for the body but Abdul moves out of range.
Abdul tries to clinch there but Zimmerman circles away.
Abdul looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Abdul tries to get set, Zimmerman tries to push him back and clinch up but Abdul manages to avoid the attempt. Zimmerman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Zimmerman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Nice straight punches there by Zimmerman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zimmerman.#TD2# Abdul gets a takedown into half guard.#ES# Zimmerman manages to escape and get back to his feet! This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2# Abdul clinches up against the cage.#BC2# Abdul manages to break the clinch.
#TD2# Abdul closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zimmerman to the mat! Zimmerman manages to get full guard. Abdul sitting in guard here, content to control. Zimmerman is looking to stand up but Abdul isn't so interested in that idea. #T1##ES# Zimmerman is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Abdul presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2# Abdul pulls guard successfully.
Zimmerman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Abdul looking to control.
Zimmerman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Abdul's head. Abdul controls Zimmerman momentarily but Zimmerman frees himself. Zimmerman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Zimmerman is looking to work some ground and pound but Abdul has wrist control.#T2# Zimmerman postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2# Abdul working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zimmerman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Abdul is tightening it up a little... Zimmerman has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Zimmerman reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Zimmerman taps out! Nice BJJ there by Abdul!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Habib Abdul!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2018 |
#R1# Coy fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2# Coy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. An elbow from Coy crashes against the mat.
Abdul is not content to let Coy control the position. Coy in the domination position with Abdul hanging on. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Coy just content to control the position. Coy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Coy throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T1# Abdul struggling a bit here. Coy throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Coy landing a few strikes. Abdul is trying to control Coy's posture but Coy avoids it. Coy misses with the ground and pound. Abdul trying to remain calm as Coy controls from the top position. Coy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Abdul is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Coy working the ground and pound. #T2# Coy misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Coy tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Coy working the ground and pound but Abdul is defending the strikes. Abdul managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Coy.
Coy slows the pace down. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Coy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Coy creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Abdul sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Coy controlling the position from side mount. #T3# Coy working the ground and pound but Abdul is defending the strikes. Abdul parries the strikes from Coy easily there. Coy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Abdul to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. You can see the frustration on Abdul's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Abdul is breathing heavily. Abdul is letting Coy control him for a moment. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Abdul is looking for a sweep. Coy takes a little break here. Abdul wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Coy working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Coy fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Coy staying calm. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Coy dominated that round. 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# Abdul doesn't manage to clinch there - Coy circles away.
Coy throws a leg kick that is checked and Abdul counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD2# Coy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Coy taking a breather here. Coy throwing shots but missing, from side control. Abdul seems a little lost for a moment, as Coy dominates the positioning. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Coy throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T1# Abdul is looking for a sweep. Coy taking a breather here. Coy has been the more effective fighter overall so far. You can see the frustration on Abdul's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Abdul knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Coy on the ground. Coy passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Abdul! Coy throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Abdul because Coy loaded up on that one. Viktor Coy has got the better of the ground game so far. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Coy landing strikes from the mount and Abdul is in trouble! Coy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2# Coy is working for a guillotine from mount but Abdul frees his head quite easily.
#T2# Coy throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Abdul because Coy loaded up on that one. Coy misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Coy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Abdul is in all sorts of trouble here.
Coy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Coy punching from mount but Abdul doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T3# Coy content just to control the position here. Abdul blocking the ground and pound. Coy controlling the position easily from mount. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Coy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#SUB2# Abdul defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Coy. #T4# Coy looking to control and managing it successfully. Coy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Let's hope that Coy 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.#SUB2# Coy looking to isolate an arm here. Abdul doesn't see it coming and as Coy extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Coy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Viktor Coy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Abdul closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Finley did well to prevent Abdul getting side control. Abdul content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Abdul is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Finley is looking to improve his position but Abdul isn't that keen on the idea. Finley is squirming around, avoiding Abdul's attempts to control the action. Finley could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Abdul goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Finley turns into him and now he's in Abdul's guard.
Finley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Abdul is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Finley postures up.
Finley is looking to work some ground and pound but Abdul has wrist control. Abdul wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Finley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Finley stops Abdul from standing up. Abdul wants to get back to his feet but Finley passes into half guard.
Finley missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Finley not landing any meaningful shots this time. Finley 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. Abdul wants to get back to full guard. Finley is trying to control. Abdul wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Abdul gets full guard. Finley postures up in Abdul's guard and throws a big left but Abdul blocks it. #SUB2# Abdul looking for a guillotine here but Finley defends easily.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2# Abdul closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Finley did well to prevent Abdul getting side control.#T3# Finley is staying active underneath Abdul, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Abdul keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Finley tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Finley moves into full guard.
Finley has control of Abdul's left arm, preventing Abdul from doing any damage. Abdul sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Abdul swats away the attempt to clinch by Finley. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2# Abdul closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Finley's guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Habib Abdul will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##CL# Abdul tries to keep at a distance but Finley has taken the fight into the clinch. Abdul prevents a body shot from Finley. Finley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2# Abdul ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Abdul no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Finley postures up in Abdul's guard and throws a big left but Abdul blocks it. Abdul is trying to keep Finley in close.
Finley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Abdul trying to control the position here. Finley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Abdul's head.#T1# Finley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Finley with a nice head shot there. Finley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Abdul is trying to hold Finley in close to prevent damage but Finley has managed to pass into half guard.
Finley thows a huge punch but Abdul dodges it nicely.
Abdul regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Abdul is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Finley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Finley being controlled here momentarily. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2# Abdul has managed to clinch.
#TD2# Abdul has Finley pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Abdul pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Finley tumbling to the mat - Abdul dives into Finley's guard.#ES# Finley kicks Abdul off and gets to his feet. #T3##TD2# Finley tries to sprawl but Abdul drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES# Finley makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Abdul is breathing heavily.#TD2# Abdul throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Finley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Abdul is in Finley's guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Finley striking off his back but it's not causing Abdul any problems. Finley is striking from the bottom but Abdul uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.#SUB2# Abdul is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Finley moves into full guard.
#T4# Abdul wants to stand and escape but instead Finley has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# Finley throwing strikes but missing. Finley is in close to Abdul's body, working some short punches and elbows. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Finley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Abdul wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Finley is now in half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban Finley dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Abdul swings for the body but Finley moves out of range.
Finley throws a big counter combination but Abdul scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Abdul moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#TD2# Finley tries to sprawl but Abdul drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES# Finley has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Abdul is on him like a limpet, forcing Finley back against the cage. A shot in the inside from Finley. #BC2# Abdul pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Finley wants to clinch.#CL2# Abdul rushes Finley and presses him up against the cage.#T1# Abdul holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Abdul'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. Finley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2# Abdul breaks the clinch.
Finley swats away the attempt to clinch by Abdul.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Finley takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Habib Abdul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Abdul tries a head kick but it misses.
Abdul wants to clinch up but Finley keeps it at a distance. Abdul scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Finley circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL# Finley closes the distance and clinches. Abdul throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC2# Abdul manages to break the clinch.
#TD2# Abdul looking to score a takedown here. Finley is defending well but Abdul drives through and ends up in Finley's guard. Abdul really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Finley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Abdul takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3# Finley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Abdul throws an elbow that misses. Finley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Abdul's guard. Nice move by Finley!#REVR# Finley with a flurry of punches that miss. Abdul is trying to control the position but Finley postures up. Finley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Esteban Finley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB# Finley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Finley won't allow Abdul to get back to his feet. #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. Finley with a nice head shot there. Abdul trying to control the position here. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2# Abdul had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Finley defends it easily.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Finley tries to close the distance and clinch but Abdul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL# Finley takes the fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Habib Abdul. I think Abdul 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Habib Abdul!
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