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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 23, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (ranked 6631 p4p, 496 weight class) and Tigran Minasian (ranked 1932 p4p, 238 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Tigran Minasian! The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Leibniz misses with a takedown and Minasian counters by clinching up. Leibniz pulls guard effortlessly. Leibniz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Minasian controls the pace. Leibniz wants to sweep here but Minasian controlling him for the moment. Minasian looking to pass the guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Leibniz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Leibniz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Minasian controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leibniz is keeping the position for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Minasian keeps trying to improve his position. Minasian stays in close to Leibniz's body and controls the position. Minasian trying to control but Leibniz is working from the bottom. Leibniz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round. Leibniz wants to sweep but no luck. Minasian looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Minasian tries to free his leg and advance position but Leibniz is retaining full guard. Leibniz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Minasian tries to free his leg and advance position but Leibniz is retaining full guard. Minasian is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Leibniz can't keep his opponent in guard - Minasian advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Minasian trying to mount his opponent but Leibniz defends it. Minasian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leibniz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Leibniz trying to control but Minasian postures up.
Leibniz gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Minasian being controlled here momentarily. Minasian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Leibniz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Leibniz is pulling down on Minasian's head. It's preventing any offense from Minasian, at least for the moment. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Leibniz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Leibniz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Leibniz tries to land a sweep but no joy. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Leibniz controls Minasian momentarily but Minasian frees himself. Minasian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Leibniz looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Minasian postures up.
Minasian is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Leibniz tries to land a sweep but no joy. Minasian wants to control from the top but Leibniz keeps moving. Minasian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leibniz swivels though and keeps the full guard. Leibniz controls Minasian momentarily but Minasian frees himself. Minasian pushing down on Leibniz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Leibniz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Minasian with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Minasian trying to pass the guard but Leibniz defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Leibniz trying to control but Minasian postures up.
Minasian is pressing down on Leibniz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leibniz is holding on for now. Leibniz has his hands clasped together around Minasian's back. He's all about the action. Minasian is taking a breather. Leibniz 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. Minasian is looking to take a break and control but Leibniz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Leibniz is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Minasian seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Minasian wants to control but Leibniz is keeping him busy. Minasian looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Leibniz is looking to control Minasian's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Leibniz avoid being mounted? Minasian is looking to advance position but Leibniz won't allow it. Leibniz is trying to get back to full guard. Leibniz wants to control but Minasian is keeping busy and won't allow it. Minasian is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leibniz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Minasian. Minasian is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Leibniz is not content to let Minasian control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Minasian is pressing down on Leibniz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leibniz is holding on for now. Leibniz is pressing down on Minasian's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Leibniz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Minasian tries to free his leg and advance position but Leibniz is retaining full guard. Leibniz is trying to control the position but Minasian postures up. Minasian tries to free his leg and advance position but Leibniz is retaining full guard. Leibniz controlling Minasian's posture.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Minasian controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Leibniz wants to sweep but no luck. Leibniz controls Minasian momentarily but Minasian frees himself. Minasian forces his way into half guard. Minasian prevents Leibniz from improving his position. Minasian is taking a breather. Leibniz 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. Leibniz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Leibniz is pressing down on Minasian's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Minasian avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Leibniz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Leibniz is trying to keep Minasian in close.
Minasian controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Minasian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Minasian engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Leibniz has control of Minasian's left arm, preventing Minasian from doing any damage. Minasian controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Minasian wants to pass the guard but Leibniz is keeping the position. Minasian wants to control from the top but Leibniz keeps moving. Minasian wants to pass the guard but Leibniz is keeping the position. Minasian controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Leibniz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Leibniz tries to land a sweep but no joy. Minasian tries to free his leg and advance position but Leibniz is retaining full guard. Minasian sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Leibniz's guard. Minasian trying to pass the guard but Leibniz defending well. Minasian is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Minasian is thwarting Leibniz's attempts to control the position. Leibniz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Minasian wants to control but Leibniz is keeping him busy. Leibniz is looking to improve his position.
Minasian passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Leibniz (0) vs (3) Minasian Minasian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leibniz keeps working. Leibniz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leibniz (2) vs (3) Minasian Leibniz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Leibniz prevents Minasian from improving his position. Leibniz is keen to just control but Minasian is a slippery customer. Leibniz is looking to pass Minasian's guard but actually Minasian recovers to full guard. Minasian trying to control the position here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Minasian keeping moving, preventing Leibniz from controlling successfully. Minasian 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. Leibniz is fighting to break Minasian's control of his arms but Minasian is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Minasian is trying to control the position but Leibniz postures up. Leibniz wants to control from the top but Minasian keeps moving. Minasian pulls Leibniz in close to prevent any damage.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Minasian is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leibniz (2) vs (5) Minasian Leibniz is trying to control the position but Minasian postures up. Leibniz keeping full guard, as Minasian tries to pass. Minasian works a leg free and moves into half guard. Minasian is trying to control. Leibniz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Leibniz trying to control but Minasian postures up.
Minasian is looking to advance position but Leibniz won't allow it. Leibniz tries to get to full guard but Minasian has control of the leg. Leibniz is trying to maintain the position but Minasian is very close to passing his half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Minasian trying to control the pace. Minasian is looking to advance position but Leibniz won't allow it. Leibniz moves into full guard.
Leibniz is trying to control the position but Minasian postures up. Leibniz 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. Minasian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Leibniz pulls Minasian in close to prevent any damage. Minasian drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Minasian jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Leibniz is trying to control the position but Minasian postures up. Minasian slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Minasian wants to control from the top but Leibniz keeps moving. Minasian tries to free his leg and advance position but Leibniz is retaining full guard. Minasian slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Leibniz keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Leibniz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight! Minasian wins on points by 5 to 2. A very excited looking Tigran Minasian made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 15, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jackie Spam (ranked 5786 p4p, 69 weight class) and Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (ranked 6496 p4p, 515 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Jackie Spam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Spam shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Spam (2) vs (0) Leibniz Spam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leibniz keeps working. Spam is thwarting Leibniz's attempts to control the position. Spam wants to control but Leibniz is keeping him busy. Spam controlling the action here. Leibniz is controlling Spam's position as best he can from this difficult position. Spam tries to pass the half guard into mount. Leibniz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Leibniz trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Spam is looking to advance position but Leibniz won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Leibniz works his way to full guard. Good work. Leibniz trying to control the position.
Spam engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Leibniz wants to sweep here but Spam controlling him for the moment. Spam is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Leibniz has control of Spam's left arm, preventing Spam from doing any damage. Spam trying to control but Leibniz is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Spam controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Spam trying to control but Leibniz is working from the bottom. Leibniz looking for a sweep. Not yet Leibniz, not yet. Leibniz keeping moving, preventing Spam from controlling successfully. Leibniz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spam (2) vs (2) Leibniz Spam trying to control from the bottom.
Leibniz passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Spam (2) vs (5) Leibniz Leibniz tries to move to mount but Spam blocks the move with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Leibniz tries to advance to mount but Spam instead regains half guard. Leibniz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Spam is trying to maintain the position but Leibniz is very close to passing his half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Spam is trying to control but Leibniz manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Spam (2) vs (8) Leibniz Leibniz looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Leibniz content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Leibniz forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Spam (2) vs (11) Leibniz Leibniz has good solid back control here. Spam trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Will Leibniz go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's five minutes gone in the round. Leibniz keeps control of the position easily here as Spam tries to buck him off.
Leibniz trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Spam is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Spam is working hard here to advance position. A lull in the action here.
I really don't envy Spam right now.
Will Leibniz go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's six minutes gone in the round. Spam has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. Leibniz controlling from the back. Leibniz trying to control momentarily.
Spam tries to escape but Leibniz has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Leibniz is trying to stick to Spam's back but Spam is turning into Leibniz. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Leibniz's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Spam. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spam (4) vs (11) Leibniz Leibniz keeping moving, preventing Spam from controlling successfully. Spam controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Leibniz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Spam won't allow Leibniz to sweep him here. Leibniz trying to control the position.
Spam advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Spam (7) vs (11) Leibniz Leibniz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Leibniz is refusing to be controlled, as Spam sits in half guard. Still in half guard, Spam seems content to control. Leibniz is looking to improve his position.
Leibniz gets full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Spam passes Leibniz's left leg - he's now in half guard. Leibniz is controlling Spam's trapped leg to prevent Spam from advancing to side control. Leibniz wants to control but Spam is keeping busy and won't allow it. Leibniz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Leibniz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leibniz. Leibniz has control of Spam's left arm, preventing Spam from doing any damage. Spam is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Leibniz has his feet on Spam's thighs here. He's pushed Spam off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Spam screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz! |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (ranked 6494 p4p, 516 weight class) and Carter Mann (ranked 2645 p4p, 0 weight class). Mann is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by "Fingerbang". Carter Mann told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Carter Mann! The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Leibniz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Leibniz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mann smiles and moves away.
Leibniz clinches with his opponent.
Mann manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Leibniz is looking to advance position but Mann has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leibniz (0) vs (4) Mann The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mann avoids the attempt from Leibniz to control. Mann has control of Leibniz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Leibniz regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Leibniz tries to hold on but Mann pushes him away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mann is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Leibniz is surviving well by controlling Mann's body position as best he can. Leibniz is squirming around, avoiding Mann's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round. Leibniz tries to hold on but Mann postures up. Leibniz is trying desperately to improve position. Mann wants to take his opponent's back but Leibniz doesn't allow it. Leibniz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Mann frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Leibniz (0) vs (7) Mann Leibniz is squirming around, avoiding Mann's attempts to control the action. Mann avoids the attempt from Leibniz to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mann wants to finish this one by submission but Leibniz is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mann. Leibniz defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mann. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mann goes for an armbar but Leibniz turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Leibniz. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leibniz (2) vs (7) Mann Mann looking for a sweep. Not yet Mann, not yet. Leibniz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mann swivels though and keeps the full guard. Leibniz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leibniz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Mann is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mann 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mann keeping moving, preventing Leibniz from controlling successfully. Mann keeping full guard, as Leibniz tries to pass. Leibniz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mann is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mann has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leibniz (2) vs (9) Mann Leibniz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mann controls the pace. Mann looking to pass the guard. Mann trying to control but Leibniz is working from the bottom. Mann looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mann engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Mann trying to control but Leibniz is working from the bottom. Mann wants to pass the guard but Leibniz is keeping the position. Mann avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Leibniz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mann gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Leibniz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Mann trying to control but Leibniz is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Mann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Mann drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mann jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Mann trying to control but Leibniz is working from the bottom. Leibniz is looking for a triangle but Mann pushes his legs off easily.
Mann wants to control from the top but Leibniz keeps moving. Leibniz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mann can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Mann trying to control but Leibniz is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Mann slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Leibniz (2) vs (12) Mann Leibniz tries to improve position but can't. Mann is looking to take a break and control but Leibniz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Leibniz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mann off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leibniz (6) vs (12) Mann Leibniz working for a choke but Mann is defending well. Mann is keeping busy.
Mann has hold of Leibniz's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Leibniz looking for the choke from the back. Leibniz tightening his grip on Mann, looking for the choke. Mann tries to escape the position.
Leibniz is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mann knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mann for a finish. Leibniz is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mann is defending well though. Leibniz let's go of the attempt for now. Leibniz looking for the choke but no joy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Leibniz has the hooks in. Mann is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Mann is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Leibniz gets his way!
Mann trying to control the hands but Leibniz breaks the grip. Leibniz is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Mann has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Leibniz has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Mann taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Leibniz doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz! The defeated Carter Mann had this to say: 'Wow, just...wow.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2019 |
#R1# Gottfried lands with a good body shot. Leibniz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Gottfried counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Leibniz throws an off balance right hand
and Gottfried counters with a left to the body. Leibniz throws a sloppy head kick and Gottfried connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Leibniz misses with a combination
and Gottfried connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT# It looks like Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz has been cut. Leibniz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leibniz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Gottfried digs a good hook to Leibniz's body.
Leibniz with a poor takedown and Gottfried counters with a straight right hand. Gottfried ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Leibniz misses with an uppercut
#KD# and Gottfried counters with a crisp right hand that drops Leibniz! Gottfried lets Leibniz back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC# Leibniz is rocked! Gottfried lands an uppercut, right on the button! Leibniz tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gilbert Gottfried!
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