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Event:
SAFO 60 Ali v Johnson
Date: May 16, 2020 |
#R1# A big right from McKill misses. Romero feints the counter takedown. Romero blocks a jab. McKill throws a looping overhand right but Romero ducks down to avoid it. McKill scores with a hook to the body. Romero takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Romero shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McKill as he jumps to the side. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McKill keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1# McKill clobbers Romero with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. McKill throws a series of strikes that have Romero backpedaling.
#TD2# Romero shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McKill 's guard. Romero pushing down on McKill 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Romero trying to pass the guard but McKill defending well. Romero wants to control but McKill is keeping him busy. Romero tries to pass the half guard into mount. McKill knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Romero thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McKill 's head. #T2# Romero tries to pass to full mount but McKill defends it. McKill tries to get to full guard but Romero has control of the leg. Romero thows a huge punch but McKill dodges it nicely.
#SUB2# Romero seems to be looking for submissions.
McKill is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. McKill moves into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Romero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. McKill is trying to control the position but Romero postures up. #T3# Romero throws an elbow that misses. McKill uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Romero's guard. Nice move by McKill !#REVR# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Romero working a defensive guard here.
Romero tries to land a sweep but no joy. Romero pulls McKill in to control the position. McKill stopping the sweep attempt from Romero. Romero is trying to keep McKill in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. McKill preventing the sweep. Romero is trying to hold McKill in close to prevent damage but McKill has managed to pass into half guard.
Romero is looking to improve his position.
#T4# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Romero wants to control but McKill is keeping busy.
Romero tries to roll over but McKill keeps him under control. Romero keeps trying to improve his position. Romero trying to control but McKill postures up.
McKill seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Romero wants to get back to full guard. Romero is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McKill scores with a couple of nice shots. Romero looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. McKill landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Romero slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kev McKill dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Romero shoots in but McKill avoids the takedown attempt easily. McKill throwing a counter right hand but Romero manages to avoid it. McKill swings widly with a right hand
#TD2# and Romero counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Romero is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Romero working McKill over with strikes. McKill is pressing down on Romero's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Romero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Romero tries to free his leg and advance position but McKill is retaining full guard. McKill avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Romero looking to pass the guard. #T1# Romero with a flurry of punches that miss. Romero working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Romero works a leg free and moves into half guard. Romero looks to land a strike but McKill avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Romero slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2# Romero is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McKill knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. McKill is looking for a sweep.#SUB2# Romero thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2##SUB2# Romero looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2# Romero is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McKill has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2# Romero swings around for an armbar but McKill sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Romero's guard. Romero 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. Romero has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. McKill scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3# McKill won't allow Romero to sweep him here. Romero not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Romero 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.#SUB2# McKill got a little sloppy there for a moment and Romero has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McKill has managed to get both his arms back between Romero's legs - danger averted. McKill wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving. McKill keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Romero's head. Romero wants to sweep but no luck. Romero is pulling down on McKill 's head. It's preventing any offense from McKill , at least for the moment. McKill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Romero swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2# Romero had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McKill defends it easily. McKill content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. McKill content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. McKill scoring with punches to the head and body. McKill wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving. Romero is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. McKill trying to hold on to Romero's head to control him but Romero postures up.
Romero is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Romero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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. This is the final round! #R3# Romero dives in for a single leg takedown but McKill sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Nice defenses there by Romero. McKill connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. McKill just misses with a punch to the body.
Romero tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. McKill looks to land a right hand but Romero moved out of range. We've been told by McKill 's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# McKill clinches. Romero goes for a takedown attempt but McKill pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McKill moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1# Romero fails with the takedown. McKill throwing a counter right hand but Romero manages to avoid it. Kev McKill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Romero. McKill lands a jab to Romero's midsection. McKill throws an off balance right hand
#TD2# and Romero counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T2# Romero trying to control the position from guard on top but McKill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Romero throws an elbow that misses. McKill uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Romero's guard. Nice move by McKill !#REVR# McKill stopping the sweep attempt from Romero. McKill wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving. Romero has McKill pulled in close to control his posture. Romero is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Romero wants to pass to mount but McKill is defending the position. Romero not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3# Romero throws a strike but McKill avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Romero looking to sit in guard and control but McKill gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# McKill stopping the sweep attempt from Romero. Romero is trying to control the position but McKill postures up. Romero is pulling down on McKill 's head. It's preventing any offense from McKill , at least for the moment. McKill with a nice head shot there. McKill is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2# Romero is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! McKill has his hands clasped together but Romero extends and breaks McKill 's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Romero.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jorge Romero! Jorge Romero gave a mention to Dark Knight Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
SAFO 51
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1# Romero on the wrong end of a nice jab. Cassel thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Romero if he has to take too many more of those.
Cassel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Romero looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2# Romero closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cassel did well to prevent Romero getting side control.#SUB2# Romero is looking for a kimura here.
Cassel wants to get back to his feet.
Romero works his way into full mount! #SUB2# Romero working for a submission but Cassel is keeping him at bay. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Romero working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T1# BOOM! Romero connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Romero 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.
Cassel's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #SUB2# Romero has hold of Cassel's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cassel manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cassel trying desperately to get to his feet.
#SUB2# Romero looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2# Romero working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Cassel turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Romero off and cradles Cassel's limp body as Romero celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Jorge Romero! Jorge Romero took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Dark Knight Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
SAFO 44 Turban v Bridges
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1# Clinton tries for a takedown but Romero circles away easily#TD2# and Romero counters with a shoot takedown. Clinton fights it but they end up in guard. Romero slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Romero passes Clinton's left leg - he's now in half guard. Romero not doing much here.
#SUB2# Romero is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Clinton has managed to free his arm - good work. Clinton gets full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Romero sitting in guard here, content to control. Romero must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Clinton looking for a sweep. Not yet Clinton, not yet. Romero looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Romero works a leg free and moves into half guard. Romero performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1# Romero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clinton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Romero looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Clinton wants to get back to full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Romero trying to control the action but Clinton is working from the bottom. Clinton regains full guard. Nicely done. Clinton wants to sweep but no luck. Romero is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Romero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Clinton 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. Romero passes Clinton's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Clinton gets full guard. Romero showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Let's hope that Romero 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. We've been hearing good reports from Clinton's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2# Clinton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Romero is one step ahead there. Clinton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Romero manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Romero seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Clinton wants to pass the guard but Romero is keeping the position. Romero is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2# Romero has his foot on Clinton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clinton works his way back into a safe position though. Clinton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Romero is keeping the position for now. #SUB2# Romero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clinton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3# Romero tries to land a sweep but no joy. Romero has his hands on Clinton's head, controlling the position. Clinton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Romero looking for a sweep. Not yet Romero, not yet. Clinton works a leg free and moves into half guard. Romero gets back to full guard.
Clinton tries to free his leg and advance position but Romero is retaining full guard. Romero is trying to control the position but Clinton postures up. #SUB2# Romero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clinton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clinton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Clinton pushes down on Romero's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4# Romero is looking for a sweep. Clinton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB# Romero is defending against the submission attempts here by Clinton.
#SUB2# Romero is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clinton pulls his head out easily. Romero is trying to control but can't.
#SUB# Clinton seems to be looking for submissions.
Romero is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clinton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clinton's back! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Clinton rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Romero 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. #SUB2# Romero is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Clinton is just riding it out for now. Romero eventually gives up the hold. Romero is trying to control. Clinton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Romero dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2##TD2# Romero shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Clinton's guard. Romero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Romero passes Clinton's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2# Romero wants to work for an arm triangle but Clinton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Romero is keen to just control but Clinton is a slippery customer. Romero prevents Clinton from improving his position. Clinton manages to get to full guard.
Romero preventing the sweep. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Clinton keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully. Clinton looking for a sweep. Not yet Clinton, not yet. #T1# Clinton is working hard here to advance position. Romero slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Romero passes Clinton's left leg - he's now in half guard. Romero stalling. Clinton works his way to full guard. Good work. Romero wants to pass the guard but Clinton is keeping the position. Romero controls from within his opponent's guard. Clinton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Romero's guard. #REVR##T2# Clinton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB# Clinton in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Romero is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Clinton! In defeat, Jorge Romero stepped up to the mic, saying 'I luhhh you'.
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Event:
SAFO 37 Russian Collusion
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1# Romero ducks under a wild hook from Shitlord. Romero closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shitlord circles away.#CL2# Shitlord gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD# Shitlord is fighting off a takedown attempt but Romero is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Shitlord to the mat. Shitlord regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shitlord can do anything to dispel that myth. Romero passes into half guard. Romero tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shitlord knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Romero thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shitlord controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Romero is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1# Romero trying to pass the guard but Shitlord defending well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Romero content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Shitlord is controlling Romero's trapped leg to prevent Romero from advancing to side control. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Romero tries to pass to full mount but Shitlord defends it. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Romero looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL2# Shitlord rushes Romero and presses him up against the cage. Romero goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shitlord prevents it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shitlord. Shitlord lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3# Romero drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him. Romero goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shitlord prevents it.
Romero goes for a takedown attempt but Shitlord pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shitlord connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Romero momentarily.
Shitlord dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD# Romero closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Romero lands in his opponent's guard.#T4# Shitlord looking to hit a scissor sweep but Romero is one step ahead there. #SUB# Romero drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Romero jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Romero controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Shitlord 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. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shitlord holds on and takes a little breather. Romero stays in close to Shitlord's body and controls the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but William Shitlord will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##CL2# Shitlord instigates a clinch. A hook to the body from Shitlord.
Shitlord scores with a shoulder strike. A short right from Shitlord on the inside. A bit of stalling here from Shitlord.
Romero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shitlord's elbow. Shitlord is pressed up against the cage. Romero has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shitlord down to the mat. Shitlord avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Romero on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Romero is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Romero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shitlord.#T1# Romero takes one to the chin there. Shitlord throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Romero drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shitlord sprawls and moves away. Shitlord scores with a jab to the body. Romero doesn't succeed with the takedown enabling Shitlord to counter with a crisp jab. Romero fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Shitlord closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2# Shitlord lands with a left to the head. Shitlord softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Shitlord lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD# Romero gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Romero controlling the action here. Romero tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shitlord knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3# The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Romero lands a nice short elbow.#SUB# Romero seems to be working for a kimura but Shitlord defends the submission attempt. Romero content to control rather than advance. Shitlord is trying to stand up here but Romero is controlling him well. Romero content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Romero's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Romero has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Further stalling from Romero.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Romero gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shitlord. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Shitlord showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3##TD# Romero changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shitlord looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. The referee asks Romero politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Romero prefers to stall for the moment though. Shitlord felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shitlord is looking to reverse the position.#T1# Romero throws a strike aimed at the side of Shitlord's head but Shitlord avoids it well.#SUB# Romero is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shitlord is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Romero controls the position. You can see the frustration on Shitlord's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB# Romero is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Shitlord is trying to escape and Romero transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Shitlord is forced to tap! Nice work there by Romero! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jorge Romero! Jorge Romero took some time post fight to say the following; 'No to gay Jesus, I luhhh you'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 16, 2020 |
#R1##CL# Grozniy closes the distance and clinches. Grozniy misses with an elbow over the top. Grozniy looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD2# Romero has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Grozniy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! THIS COMMENTARY SHOULD NOT HAPPEN - IF YOU SEE THIS ERROR, PLEASE REPORT IT TO ADMIN (ID282) Good control from Romero. Grozniy trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Romero slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB2# Romero is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Grozniy with him. Grozniy is trying to defend but Romero has an arm under the chin now! Grozniy grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jorge Romero! Jorge Romero looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'No to gay Jesus, I luhhh you'.
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