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Event:
FARTMMA 77
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Romaschenko shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Smith tries to counter with a clinch but Romaschenko shakes him off and moves away.
Romaschenko sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL2#
Smith has managed to clinch.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Sasha Romaschenko has been cut.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Romaschenko is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Smith cracks Romaschenko with a nice body shot.#T1#
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith has Romaschenko pressed against the cage.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Romaschenko's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sasha Romaschenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Romaschenko is breathing heavily.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Romaschenko in his tracks for a moment.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
A short right from Smith.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Smith.
#T2#
Smith just leaning against Romaschenko, taking a breather.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Smith.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith working Romaschenko over with knees to the body.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Romaschenko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smith stalling against the cage.
Smith slows down the pace here.
Smith continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Smith presses Romaschenko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith avoiding damage.
Smith has Romaschenko pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Romaschenko is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Smith - that's hurt Romaschenko badly! Oh, another knee lands and Romaschenko is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Romaschenko doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Kenny Smith!
After winning the bout, Kenny Smith 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:
FARTMMA 58
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Romaschenko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gorgrip's guard.
Gorgrip working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Romaschenko.
Romaschenko distracts Gorgrip with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Romaschenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Gorgrip has his foot on Romaschenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Romaschenko works his way back into a safe position though.
Romaschenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gorgrip utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Romaschenko trying to control but Gorgrip is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gorgrip has his foot on Romaschenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Romaschenko works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Gorgrip is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Romaschenko rolls with it to try and escape but Gorgrip cranks on the arm and Romaschenko is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sandee Gorgrip!
Sandee Gorgrip seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
FARTMMA 45
Date: Jun 28, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Romaschenko.
Romaschenko is chipping away with strikes.
McNights manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Romaschenko 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romaschenko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
McNights looking for submissions off his back.
Romaschenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Romaschenko scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
McNights looking for submissions off his back.
Romaschenko 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romaschenko working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#
McNights is rocked!
McNights wants to improve his position but Romaschenko is controlling well.
Romaschenko working the head and body with strikes.
McNights is still in real trouble! Can Romaschenko finish him?#T1#
Romaschenko is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, McNights is hurt! He's hurt bad - Romaschenko fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save McNights from any more punishment! Congratulations to Romaschenko! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sasha Romaschenko!
The defeated Steve McNights had this to say: 'He is a very good fighter. I will come back stronger next time you see me'.
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Event:
FARTMMA 34
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Villaba throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Villaba throws a body shot but no joy.
Villaba clobbers Romaschenko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Villaba connects with a good right hand that stumbles Romaschenko. Romaschenko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Romaschenko tries to keep at a distance but Villaba has taken the fight into the clinch.
Villaba is working Romaschenko over against the cage.
Villaba displaying some good clinch control by pressing Romaschenko up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villaba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Villaba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Villaba will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Romaschenko up against the cage.#T1#
Villaba scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Villaba lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Villaba dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Villaba manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Villaba controlling the action here for a moment.
Villaba is leaning against Romaschenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Villaba avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hector Villaba.
Villaba scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Romaschenko checks the leg kick.
Romaschenko goes for a double leg but Villaba avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Villaba continues to drive forward.
Villaba tries to clinch there but Romaschenko circles away.
#CL#
Villaba has closed the distance and engaged Romaschenko in a clinch.
Villaba stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short uppercut from Villaba.
Villaba content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Romaschenko is working for takedown but Villaba is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3#
Villaba misses with a punch to the body.
Villaba lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Villaba as the two fighters clinch.
Villaba makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Villaba stalling in the clinch.
Villaba gets underhooks to prevent Romaschenko's takedown attempt.
Hector Villaba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sasha Romaschenko.
Romaschenko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Villaba is defending well.
We've been informed that Romaschenko has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Romaschenko lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Romaschenko prevents Villaba from improving his position.
Villaba trying to control here.
Villaba preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4#
Villaba keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Romaschenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Villaba is doing well to control the position and prevent Romaschenko from advancing to side control.
Villaba is looking to control Romaschenko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Villaba avoid being mounted?
Villaba controlling the position well.
Villaba is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Villaba keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Villaba dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Romaschenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Romaschenko needs to keep his hands up - Villaba had a free shot at his head there.
Villaba throws a right and a left that both miss.
Romaschenko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Romaschenko avoids the head kick by Villaba.
Romaschenko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Villaba moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romaschenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Villaba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Romaschenko somewhat.
Villaba scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1##TD2#
Romaschenko manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Villaba on his heels. He'll look to pass Villaba's guard now, I'm sure.
Romaschenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Villaba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Romaschenko on the ground.
Villaba looking to control.
Villaba has his hands on Romaschenko's head, controlling the position.
Romaschenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romaschenko trying to control but Villaba is working from the bottom.
Villaba wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Romaschenko throwing strikes from guard but Villaba blocks nicely.
Romaschenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Villaba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Villaba is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Romaschenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romaschenko distracts Villaba with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Villaba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romaschenko can do to turn this around?
Romaschenko lands a couple of elbows.
Villaba pulls Romaschenko in close to prevent any damage.
Romaschenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Romaschenko distracts Villaba with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Romaschenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Romaschenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Villaba keeping moving, preventing Romaschenko from controlling successfully.
Villaba is pulling down on Romaschenko's head. It's preventing any offense from Romaschenko, at least for the moment.
Romaschenko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Villaba controlling Romaschenko's posture.
Romaschenko cracks Villaba with a solid left hand.
Villaba is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Romaschenko postures up in Villaba's guard and throws a big left but Villaba blocks it.
Romaschenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Romaschenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Villaba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Villaba trying to keep a closed guard but Romaschenko is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Romaschenko tries for a takedown but Villaba sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hector Villaba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sasha Romaschenko.
Romaschenko fails with the takedown
and Villaba counters with a three punch combo that has Romaschenko backing up. Romaschenko nods at Villaba to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romaschenko checks a leg kick.
Romaschenko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Villaba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Romaschenko doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Villaba dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Romaschenko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Villaba manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Romaschenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Romaschenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Romaschenko won't allow Villaba to get back to his feet.
Villaba has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Romaschenko won't allow Villaba to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villaba has momentary wrist control but Romaschenko slips an elbow through the middle.
Villaba is adopting a defensive guard.
Romaschenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Villaba throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Villaba wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Romaschenko stopping the sweep attempt from Villaba.
Romaschenko postures up in Villaba's guard and throws a big left but Villaba blocks it.
Romaschenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Romaschenko cracks Villaba with a solid left hand.
Sasha Romaschenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Villaba trying to keep a closed guard but Romaschenko is proving a slippery customer.
Romaschenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Romaschenko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Villaba has control of Romaschenko's left arm, preventing Romaschenko from doing any damage.
Villaba wants to get back to his feet but Romaschenko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Villaba is pulling down on Romaschenko's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Romaschenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice takedown defense from Villaba. No joy for Romaschenko on that attempt.
Villaba throws a big counter combination but Romaschenko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Romaschenko fails with the takedown.
Romaschenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Villaba.#T3#
Villaba lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice combination there by Villaba.
Villaba misses with a double jab.
Villaba tries to clinch there but Romaschenko circles away.
And Romaschenko tries to counter it with a takedown but Villaba pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Villaba scoring well with a low kick there.
Villaba thuds his right hand into Romaschenko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Villaba throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Romaschenko's head.
A head kick misses from Villaba.
Romaschenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Villaba lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Villaba leaves Romaschenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hector Villaba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hector Villaba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sasha Romaschenko.
Romaschenko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Villaba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice straight punches there by Villaba. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Villaba.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Villaba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Villaba, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Villaba!
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Event:
FARTMMA 26
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Sakara throws a right and a left that Romaschenko avoids nicely. #CL#
Romaschenko closes the distance and clinches.
Sakara fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Romaschenko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Romaschenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Romaschenko blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Sakara pulls guard.
Romaschenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Romaschenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Romaschenko landing with the ground and pound.
Sakara wants to get back to his feet but Romaschenko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Sakara manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Romaschenko can't break the clinch.
#T1#
Sakara misses with the head strike.
Sakara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sakara lands a shoulder strike.
Sakara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Romaschenko backwards.
Romaschenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sakara misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Romaschenko pulls guard effortlessly.
Romaschenko has a closed guard, preventing Sakara from standing up. #SU2#
Romaschenko is working an open guard so Sakara takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sakara doesn't manage to clinch there - Romaschenko circles away.
Romaschenko appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2##KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Sakara and sends Romaschenko crashing to the mat! Sakara follows him down to the mat - Romaschenko regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC2#
Romaschenko is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Sasha Romaschenko has been cut.
Romaschenko is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Sakara decides to stand and escape the position.
Oh Romaschenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sakara feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Romaschenko crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Saverio Sakara!
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Event:
FARTMMA 20
Date: Feb 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Saliva fakes the leg kick and cracks Romaschenko in the body.
Saliva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sasha Romaschenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saliva throws a front kick that sends Romaschenko stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Romaschenko clinches.
Romaschenko keeps control of Saliva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Saliva tries to circle away but Romaschenko has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Romaschenko jumps guard.
Romaschenko wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Saliva manages to pass to side control.
Romaschenko is trying to maintain the position but Saliva is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Romaschenko pushes Saliva off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Romaschenko steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Saliva. That one must have hurt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Romaschenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Saliva, which made it look bad.
Romaschenko is breathing heavily.
Nice body kick from Saliva.
Saliva lands with a kick to the temple. Romaschenko shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Saliva keeps the fight on the outside.
Saliva thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Romaschenko if he has to take too many more of those.
Romaschenko looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Romaschenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Saliva. Saliva obviously looking to wear him down.
Romaschenko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Romaschenko takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T2#
Saliva lands a front kick.
Endersun Saliva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Saliva scores with a head kick.
Saliva lands with a kick to the temple. Romaschenko shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Saliva explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Saliva throws a head kick that half lands.
Romaschenko takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Romaschenko takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Saliva throws a front kick that sends Romaschenko stumbling back into the cage.
Romaschenko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Saliva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Saliva.#T3#
Saliva works Romaschenko's body with a nice hook.
Saliva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romaschenko drops his hands momentarily and Saliva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Saliva lands with a slapping head kick.
Saliva scores with a head kick.
#ROC2#
Romaschenko is rocked!
The fighters circle, before Saliva throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Romaschenko's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Saliva lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Endersun Saliva!
Post fight, Endersun Saliva stared into the camera and said 'Steven Seagull taught me that shit.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Romaschenko swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
Romaschenko closes the distance and clinches.
Romaschenko is trying to break the clinch but Hood has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Romaschenko has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hood uses from the top position.
Hood loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Romaschenko has his foot on Hood's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hood works his way back into a safe position though.
Hood wants to stand but Romaschenko is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Romaschenko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hood is aware though and is defending well.
Hood has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hood is looking to work some ground and pound but Romaschenko has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Romaschenko has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hood doesn't defend quickly enough and Romaschenko has managed to lock this one up! Can Hood escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Romaschenko on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sasha Romaschenko!
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