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Event:
Openweight MMA 10: The Finale
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Remao fails with a takedown attempt.
Remao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Soso swivels and escapes.
Soso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Remao tries to close the distance and clinch but Soso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Remao.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikhil Remao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Remao.
Nice sprawl there from Soso as Remao shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Soso as Remao shoots in.
Remao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Soso changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Remao tries to avoid it but Soso manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Remao to the ground. Remao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1#
Remao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Soso forces Remao back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Soso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Remao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Soso.
Remao goes for a double leg but Soso avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Soso continues to drive forward.
Soso lands with a kick to the temple. Remao shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Remao with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Soso counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Soso.
Remao takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Soso.
Remao throws a knee to the head but misses.
Soso misses with a body punch.
#T2##BC2#
Soso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Remao has managed to clinch.
Soso avoids a wild elbow strike from Remao.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Soso pulls guard successfully.
Soso 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#
Soso takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Soso looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Remao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Remao tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Soso has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T3#
Remao is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Remao keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Remao in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Remao knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Soso on the ground.#SUB2#
Soso working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Remao is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Soso raining down hammerfists from mount.
Soso with the ground and pound from mount.
Soso has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Soso controlling his opponent.
Soso avoids the attempt from Remao to control.#SUB2#
Soso looking for a guillotine from mount but Remao is having none of it.
Soso controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ewart Soso dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Soso fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Remao fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Remao lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Remao shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Soso closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Soso ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Soso no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Soso is pulling down on Remao's head to control his posture.
Remao trying to control the position from guard on top but Soso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soso is pulling down on Remao's head. It's preventing any offense from Remao, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Soso is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Remao wants to control from the top but Soso keeps moving.
Soso seems keen to control Remao's posture.#SUB2#
Soso is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Remao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
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.
Soso bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Remao's guard. #REVB##SU2#
Soso decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Remao closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Soso misses with some punches.
Soso has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Remao jumps guard but Soso turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikhil Remao. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Soso manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Remao wants to stand but Soso is controlling his posture from full guard.
Soso managing to control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Remao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Soso manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Remao drags the fight down to the ground.
Remao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Soso is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Soso is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Soso passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soso not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ewart Soso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Remao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Soso fails to land the takedown.
Soso shoots in for a double leg but Remao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Soso swats away the attempt to clinch by Remao.
Remao shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Soso moves into the clinch.
Remao stalling the fight.
#TD2#
Soso pulls Remao into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Remao throws a strike but Soso rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Remao on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Remao tries to get out of the position.
Remao wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Soso is now in half guard.
Soso not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Soso keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Soso wants to work for an arm triangle but Remao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Soso content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Remao trying to control but Soso postures up.
Soso seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Soso is thwarting Remao's attempts to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Soso sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Remao tries to get to full guard but Soso has control of the leg. #SU2#
Soso stands up and beckons Remao to join him on the feet.
Remao attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Soso swats away the attempt to clinch by Remao.
Remao wants to clinch but Soso slips to the side
and Soso counters with a slapping leg kick.
Remao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Soso shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nikhil Remao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ewart Soso.
Remao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Soso swivels and escapes.
It seemed like Soso was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Soso moves into the clinch successfully.
Soso is stalling here.
Remao tries to pull guard but Soso won't allow it.
Soso drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Remao gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Soso tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Remao avoids it.#T4##BC2#
Soso manages to break the clinch.
Remao avoids the head kick by Soso.
Remao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Remao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soso tries to clinch there but Remao circles away.
A head kick misses from Remao.
Soso is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soso tries to clinch there but Remao circles away.
Remao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nikhil Remao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ewart Soso is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Soso is trying hard to land a takedown here. Remao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ewart Soso comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Soso has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ewart Soso!
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Event:
Openweight MMA 9
Date: Mar 28, 2020 |
#R1#
A nice combination there by Svatopluk.
Remao darts in looking for a takedown but Svatopluk gets double underhooks and turns Remao into the cage.
Svatopluk slaps away a takedown attempt from Remao, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Svatopluk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Remao tries to clinch up.
Svatopluk now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Svatopluk clinches up with Remao and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Remao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Remao moves into the clinch.
Remao jumps guard but Svatopluk turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikhil Remao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svatopluk gets through Remao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
Remao tightens his grip and picks Svatopluk up, before dumping him to the ground. Svatopluk manages to land in guard. #ES2#
Svatopluk is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Remao presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Svatopluk tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T1#
Svatopluk blocks a body shot from Remao.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Remao tries for a takedown but Svatopluk manages to get underhooks.
Svatopluk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Remao pulls his leg out and moves away.
Remao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Svatopluk circles away quickly and effectively.
Svatopluk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Remao at a distance.
Remao tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Svatopluk defends well and Remao ends up having to push Svatopluk into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Svatopluk unleashes a big counter combination but Remao bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Remao.
Remao misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Svatopluk fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Svatopluk fails to land the takedown.
Remao shoots in looking for a takedown. Svatopluk tries to sprawl out of it but Remao keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Svatopluk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Remao has managed to clinch.
Svatopluk pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Remao jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Svatopluk walks away with a smile on his face. Remao gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Remao lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Remao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Svatopluk as he avoids it easily. #T3##CL2#
Svatopluk moves into the clinch.
Svatopluk slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Remao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Remao stuffs the takedown attempt from Svatopluk. Svatopluk gets slowly back to his feet.
Svatopluk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Remao as he avoids it easily.
Svatopluk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Remao as he avoids it easily.
Remao throws a sloppy head kick and Svatopluk moves out of range easily.
Remao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Svatopluk.#CL2#
Svatopluk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4##BC2#
Svatopluk manages to break the clinch.
Remao tries for a takedown but Svatopluk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Svatopluk raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
Svatopluk pushes Remao up against the cage in a clinch.
Svatopluk blocks the elbow strike.
Remao is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Remao goes for a takedown attempt but Svatopluk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Remao stuffs the takedown.
Remao seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Remao fails with a takedown attempt.
Remao throws a head kick that misses.
Svatopluk throws a right hand that Remao ducks under and follows up with a left that Remao also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gobinda Svatopluk dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Remao has Svatopluk up against the cage in a clinch.
Remao is trying to pull guard but Svatopluk turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Svatopluk goes for a takedown attempt but Remao pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Remao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Svatopluk swivels and escapes.
Remao tries to clinch there but Svatopluk circles away.
And Svatopluk responds with a good body kick, but Remao manages to step out the way in time.
Svatopluk misses with a kick to the body.
Svatopluk goes for a double leg but Remao avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Remao continues to drive forward.
Svatopluk shoots in looking for a takedown. Remao tries to sprawl out of it but Svatopluk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Remao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nikhil Remao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gobinda Svatopluk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svatopluk goes for a double leg but Remao avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Remao continues to drive forward.
Svatopluk shoots in for a double leg but Remao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Svatopluk as Remao shoots in.
Svatopluk tries to counter with a clinch but Remao shakes him off and moves away.
Svatopluk shoots in and drives through. Remao sprawls well.
Remao wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Remao is looking to clinch.
Svatopluk with the counter takedown but Remao avoids it easily.
Svatopluk tries to clinch but Remao moves out of range.
Remao appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Remao clinches up with Svatopluk and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Remao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Remao gets a clinch.
Remao tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Svatopluk just stands there and leans against the cage.
Remao is trying to pull guard but Svatopluk turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Svatopluk jumps guard.
#SU#
Remao stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Remao tries a low kick but Svatopluk avoids it.#T2#
Svatopluk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Remao avoids it really well and circles away.
Svatopluk tries for a takedown but Remao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Remao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Remao wants it to stay on the feet.
Svatopluk is breathing heavily.
Remao doesn't manage to clinch there - Svatopluk circles away.
Remao shoots in and drives through. Svatopluk sprawls well.#CL#
Remao rushes Svatopluk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Remao tries for a takedown but Svatopluk manages to get underhooks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Remao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nikhil Remao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Remao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Remao will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Svatopluk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Remao counters by clinching up. #T3##BC#
Remao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Svatopluk dives in and grabs Remao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Remao pushes down on Svatopluk's head and hops out.
Svatopluk avoids the head kick by Remao.
Remao shoots for a double leg takedown but Svatopluk sprawls well. He's pushed Remao's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Remao shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Svatopluk sprawls well. Svatopluk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Remao gets slowly back to his feet.
Remao doesn't manage to clinch there - Svatopluk circles away.
Svatopluk keeps the fight on the outside.
Svatopluk wants to counter with a clinch but Remao pushes him away.
Svatopluk dives in for a single leg takedown but Remao sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4##CL2#
Svatopluk clinches up with Remao and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Svatopluk pulls guard.
Remao throwing strikes but missing.
Svatopluk keeping moving, preventing Remao from controlling successfully.
Svatopluk doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Remao looking to sit in guard and control but Svatopluk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Remao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nikhil Remao will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Svatopluk keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Remao.
Remao throws a sloppy head kick and Svatopluk moves out of range easily.
Svatopluk dives in and grabs Remao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Remao pushes down on Svatopluk's head and hops out.
Remao tries a head kick but it misses.
Remao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Svatopluk swivels and escapes.
Nice sprawl there from Remao as Svatopluk shoots in.
Danga de danga de dang - Remao scores with a four punch combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Svatopluk does no damage.
Remao is looking to counter punch.
Remao throws a body kick that misses.
Svatopluk avoids the body shot from Remao.
Remao keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Remao misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikhil Remao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Svatopluk!
Svatopluk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Remao's waist but Remao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Svatopluk off to one side. #CL#
Remao rushes Svatopluk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Remao tries to pull guard but Svatopluk holds him up against the cage and eventually Remao drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Remao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Remao tries to clinch up.
Svatopluk moves away from the strike by Remao. #T2#
Remao throws the kick towards the body but Svatopluk avoids it.
Remao tries to clinch up.
Remao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Svatopluk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Remao tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Remao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Remao takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Remao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Remao lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Remao shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Svatopluk sprawls well. Svatopluk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Remao gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Svatopluk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Remao as he avoids it easily.
Remao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Remao comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Svatopluk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Remao sprawls well. Remao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Svatopluk gets slowly back to his feet.
Remao leaves Svatopluk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Remao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Remao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Svatopluk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Remao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Remao wants it to stay on the feet.
Remao tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Svatopluk manages to circle out of the way.
Svatopluk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Remao tries a head kick but it misses.
A left and a right from Remao both land. Nice combination. #CL#
Remao moves into the clinch.
Svatopluk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Remao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nikhil Remao has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Remao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Come on Remao - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Remao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikhil Remao showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Remao has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikhil Remao!
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Event:
Openweight MMA 7
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Remao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Agus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Remao defends it well.
Agus misses with a hook.
Remao drops down looking for a counter takedown but Agus sprawls and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Remao or perhaps it was just good defense by Agus, which made it look bad.
Agus stuffs the takedown attempt from Remao. Remao gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikhil Remao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Agus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Remao.
Remao changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Agus tries to avoid it but Remao manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Agus to the ground. Agus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Agus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Remao but Remao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A head kick by Remao misses
and Agus counters with a nice body kick.
Agus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Remao throws a series of punches but Agus moves out of range.
Agus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Remao defends well and Agus ends up having to push Remao into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Remao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Agus leaves Remao with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Agus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Remao circles away.
Remao throws a leg kick but Agus sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL2#
Agus has Remao up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Agus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Remao with that takedown attempt.
Remao fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Agus shoots for a takedown but Remao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Agus clinches with his opponent.
Remao wants to get back to striking at distance but Agus won't allow it.
Agus stops a takedown attempt from Remao.
#TD2#
Agus ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Agus no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Agus pulls Remao in to control the position.
Remao 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. #SUB#
Remao drops back, looking for a kneebar! Agus looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Agus looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Agus! #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Agus controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Remao tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Agus working the ground and pound but Remao is defending the strikes.
Remao is trying to improve his position.
Agus scoring with punches from side control.
Remao on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Remao tries to get out of the position.
Agus throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Remao gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T4#
Remao really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Agus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Remao is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Agus controlling from the full mount.
Agus postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Remao looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Agus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Agus closes the distance looking to clinch
and Remao counters with a series of strikes. Agus will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Agus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Agus has Remao pressed against the cage, preventing Remao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Agus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Remao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Agus avoids a wild elbow strike from Remao.
Remao gets underhooks to prevent Agus's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Agus manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Agus trying to control the position here.
Agus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Remao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Agus is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Agus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Remao's guard. #REVB#
Agus throws a big elbow that misses. #SU2#
Agus gets to his feet. Remao looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Remao.
Remao darts in looking for a takedown but Agus gets double underhooks and turns Remao into the cage.
Agus moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Agus darts in and clinches Remao up against the cage.
Agus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Remao avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Agus manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T2#
Agus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Agus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Remao trying to control but Agus is working from the bottom.
Agus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Agus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Remao can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Agus keeping full guard, as Remao tries to pass. #T3##SUB2#
Remao has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Agus to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Remao is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Agus pulls down on the head and he's put Remao to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Roman Agus!
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Event:
Openweight MMA 6
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Remao tries to clinch up.
Remao misses with a low kick.
Horne stuffs the takedown attempt from Remao. Remao gets slowly back to his feet.
Horne misses with a low kick.
Horne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Remao throws a counter combo.
Horne avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD#
Horne looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Remao is trying to escape back to his feet but Horne uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Horne has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T1#
Horne misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horne misses with a takedown attempt - Remao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Horne shoots and misses #CL2#
and Remao counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meso Horne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Remao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Horne pushes off an throws an elbow but Remao leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Remao tries to pull guard but Horne holds him up against the cage and eventually Remao drops back down to his feet.
Remao stalls. #BC#
Horne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Remao is defended easily by Horne.#T2#
Horne keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Remao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Horne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Remao shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Horne was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Horne closes this distance looking for a takedown but Remao circles away.#TD#
Horne looking to score a takedown here. Remao is defending well but Horne drives through and ends up in Remao's guard.#ES2#
Remao has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Horne has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Horne breaks from the clinch.
Remao fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Remao drives through and clinches with Horne against the cage.
Horne throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Horne wants to stall.
#T3#
Remao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Horne manages to break the clinch.
Remao misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Remao drives through and clinches with Horne against the cage.
Remao is looking to break free of the clinch but Horne has double underhooks. #BC#
Horne manages to break the clinch.
Remao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horne leaves Remao with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horne throws a big counter combination but Remao scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
Remao shoots in for a double leg but Horne sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Remao throws a head kick that misses.
Remao shoots in for a takedown but Horne shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Horne clinches up with Remao and pushes him back against the cage.
Horne is pushing Remao up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Horne landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#BC#
Horne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horne is trying hard to land a takedown here. Remao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Remao sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#TD#
Horne shoots in and gets a takedown into Remao's guard.#ES2#
Remao has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Horne off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meso Horne 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#
Horne throws a low kick, looking for Remao's leg but Remao calmly moves out of range.
Horne tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Remao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horne keeps the fight on the outside.
Remao tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Horne defends well and Remao ends up having to push Horne into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Horne is looking for a counter combo.
Remao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Horne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Remao looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Remao gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Horne has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Remao is on him like a limpet, forcing Horne back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Remao jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Horne walks away with a smile on his face. Remao gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Horne takes a swing at Remao's ribcage but misses.
Remao tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Horne shoots in looking for a takedown. Remao tries to sprawl out of it but Horne keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Remao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horne slaps away a takedown attempt from Remao, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Meso Horne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikhil Remao.
Remao shoots in and drives through. Horne sprawls well.#CL2#
Remao closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Horne manages to break the clinch.
Horne shoots and misses #CL2#
and Remao counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Remao has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Horne uses from the top position.
Horne really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Horne prevents Remao from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Remao looking for subs off his back but Horne has passed one foot through into half guard.
Remao is breathing heavily.#T2#
Horne is nestled in close to Remao, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Remao really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Horne. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Horne lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Remao is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Horne jumps into side control!
Remao tries to buck Horne off but Horne is having none of it.
Horne will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
Horne decides to stand back up.
Horne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Remao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Remao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Remao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Remao looks to move away, Horne throws a big counter combo but Remao just gets out of the way.
Remao tries to clinch up but Horne circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Horne closes the distance and pushes Remao back into the cage.#BC#
Horne breaks the clinch.
Horne stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Horne wants it to stay on the feet.
Horne tries for a takedown but Remao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horne displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Remao.
Horne shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Remao pinned against the cage. Remao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Remao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Remao shoots in looking for a takedown but Horne manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Remao's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Remao looks to move away, Horne throws a big counter combo but Remao just gets out of the way.
Meso Horne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Remao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Horne throws a leg kick
and Remao counters with a series of strikes. Horne will be more careful next time no doubt.
Remao shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horne throws a head kick that misses.
Remao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Horne as he avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Remao keeps the fight on the outside.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Horne - that will leave a mark!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meso Horne dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Horne looks for a takedown but Remao sprawls well.
Horne throws a sloppy head kick and Remao moves out of range easily.
Remao goes for a double leg but Horne avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Horne continues to drive forward.
Remao throws a head kick that misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Horne or perhaps it was just good defense by Remao, which made it look bad.
Remao has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Horne counters with a shoot takedown. Remao fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Remao working a defensive guard but Horne manages to pass into side control anyway.
Remao tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Horne presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T1#
Horne breaks from Remao's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Remao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Remao wants to control but Horne is having none of it.
Horne looking to finish Remao with some ground and pound. This is bad for Remao!
Horne with the ground and pound from mount.
Horne content just to control the position here. #T2#
Remao can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Horne throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Remao has his hands clasped together but Horne breaks the hold and Remao is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Horne!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Meso Horne!
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Event:
Openweight MMA 5
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Remao shoots in for a takedown but Subramaniam shows good takedown defense.
Remao wants to clinch up but Subramaniam keeps it at a distance.
Subramaniam is looking for a counter combo.
Remao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Subramaniam gets a clinch.
Remao can't break the clinch.
Subramaniam trying to land knees to the body.
Remao trying to control the position but instead, Subramaniam has worked for underhooks and has pushed Remao into the ropes.#TD#
Subramaniam pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Subramaniam has his hands on Remao's head, controlling the position.
Subramaniam wants to sweep here but Remao controlling him for the moment.
Subramaniam will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Remao wants to get up but he can't break Subramaniam's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Subramaniam is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Subramaniam's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Subramaniam advances to half guard.
Remao wants to get back to his feet.
Subramaniam slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Subramaniam lands a nice short elbow.#T2##SUB#
Subramaniam seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Remao is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Zeru Subramaniam!
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Event:
Openweight MMA 3
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Subramaniam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Remao fails with the takedown.
Subramaniam avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Remao shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Subramaniam looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Remao missing with punches from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Subramaniam in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Subramaniam connects with a nice short shot to Remao's temple.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Subramaniam keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Ground and pound from Subramaniam.
Subramaniam lands strikes from half guard.
Remao is trying to stand back up but Subramaniam is controlling him
Subramaniam is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Subramaniam tries to stand but can't do so whilst Remao controls his leg.
Subramaniam looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Remao trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Subramaniam scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Subramaniam wants to get back to his feet.
Remao has hold of Subramaniam's hands but Subramaniam slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Subramaniam works his way into full mount!
Subramaniam sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Remao really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Subramaniam lands a nice shot to the head.
Subramaniam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Subramaniam is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Subramaniam extends the arm and Remao is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zeru Subramaniam!
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Event:
Openweight MMA 2
Date: Jan 31, 2020 |
#R1#
Remao scores with a one two! Brendan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Brendan.
Brendan takes one to the side of the head.
Brendan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Remao.
Remao is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brendan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Remao closes the distance and clinches up with Brendan, looking for a takedown. Remao pushes Brendan against the cage but Brendan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mohamed Brendan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikhil Remao.
Brendan takes a swing at Remao's ribcage but misses.
Remao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brendan tries to land a front kick but Remao steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Remao.
Remao blocks a leg kick.#CL#
Brendan darts in and clinches Remao up against the cage.
Remao tries to pull guard but Brendan won't allow it.
#T1#
Brendan pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD#
Brendan jumps guard.
Brendan is adopting a defensive guard.
Remao trying to control but Brendan is working from the bottom.
Brendan pulls Remao in close to prevent any damage.
Brendan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brendan tries to get out of the position.
Remao prevents Brendan from getting back to his feet. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Brendan looking for a triangle here. Remao is fighting it but it looks tight! Brendan pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Remao is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mohamed Brendan!
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Event:
Openweight MMA 1
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Remao moves into the clinch successfully.
Remao is trying to pull guard but Aquila has him pressed against the ropes.
Remao tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Remao wants to take the fight to the mat but Aquila manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Snorri Aquila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikhil Remao.
Aquila misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Aquila pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Remao forces Aquila back against the ropes and clinches.
Aquila prevents Remao from breaking the clinch.
Aquila changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Remao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Remao goes for a double leg but Aquila avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Aquila continues to drive forward.
Remao stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Remao moves into the clinch.#BC#
Aquila breaks the clinch.
Remao has a takedown stuffed.
Remao slaps away a takedown attempt from Aquila, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1##CL#
Remao tries to keep at a distance but Aquila has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aquila avoiding damage.
Aquila tries for a takedown. No joy.
Remao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Remao working hard to break the clinch.
Remao prevents a body shot from Aquila. #TD#
Aquila gets control of Remao's arms and successfully pulls guard. Aquila will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Remao stopping the sweep attempt from Aquila.#SUB#
Aquila pushes a forearm under Remao's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Remao is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Snorri Aquila!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Remao goes for a double leg but Orja avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Orja continues to drive forward.
Remao changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Orja tries to avoid it but Remao manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Orja to the ground. Orja escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Remao moves into the clinch.
Orja tries to break free but Remao pushes him back against the cage.
Orja prevents Remao from breaking the clinch.
Remao tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikhil Remao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orja looking for a takedown.
Remao tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Remao on the inside.
Remao working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orja tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Remao's elbow.
Remao displaying some good clinch control by pressing Orja up against the cage.
Orja is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Remao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Remao.
#TD2#
Orja successfully pulls guard.
Remao trying to control but Orja is working from the bottom.
Remao postures up.
Remao has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Remao controls from within his opponent's guard.
Remao tries to stand but Orja is controlling from the bottom.
Orja trying to control the position here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Orja is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Remao is aware though and is defending well.
Remao throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Remao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orja preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Remao trying to control but Orja is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Remao has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Orja counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Orja. #BC2#
Orja breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Remao. #CL2#
Orja moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Orja pulls guard effortlessly.
Remao knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Orja on the ground.
Remao wants to control from the top but Orja keeps moving. #SUB2#
Remao is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Orja has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Remao is looking to defend but Orja has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Remao! Orja pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Remao taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kova Orja!
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