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Event:
CMMA 47 Virus vs Ghambe
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Skelton drives through and clinches with Radke against the cage.
Radke blocking some punches.
We've been hearing reports that Radke has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Radke is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Skelton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Skelton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Radke avoids it.
Skelton pressing his opponent against the cage.
Skelton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Radke goes for a takedown attempt but Skelton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Radke has managed to clinch.
Skelton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Radke lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Radke is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skelton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Skelton taking a breather.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Skelton obliges.
Skelton lands a knee to the body.
Skelton lands a nice knee to the body. #T1#
Skelton lands a knee to the body.
Skelton landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Ronnie Radke has been cut.
Skelton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Good body shot from Skelton.
Skelton cracks Radke with a nice body shot.
Skelton scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Skelton.
Skelton lands an uppercut.
Skelton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Radke up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Skelton - that landed with a thud.
A bit of stalling here from Skelton.
Skelton scores with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skelton is pushing Radke up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Skelton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T2#
Skelton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Radke lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Skelton lands a nice knee to the body.
Skelton is working Radke over against the cage.
Skelton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Skelton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Skelton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice body punch from Skelton.
Radke prevents a body shot from Skelton.
Skelton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Skelton lands a knee to the head.
Radke wants to break free but Skelton has control.
Skelton avoiding damage.
Skelton putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Radke in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Skelton misses with a knee strike.
A short body shot lands from Skelton as the two fighters clinch.
#T3#
Skelton cracks Radke with a nice body shot.
Skelton lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Skelton.
Skelton putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Radke in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Skelton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Skelton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Skelton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Skelton scores with a knee to the head.
Skelton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Radke lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Skelton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Skelton throws a knee to the head but misses.
Skelton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Radke's efforts to push away.
Skelton landing knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Radke being controlled against the cage.
Skelton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T4#
Skelton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Skelton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Skelton pressing his opponent against the cage.
Skelton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Radke backwards.
Skelton lands a nice knee to the body.
Skelton throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Skelton.
Skelton digs a right hand underneath Radke's ribcage. Radke let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skelton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skelton is leaning against Radke and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Skelton presses Radke against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Skelton lands a nice knee to the body.
Radke takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Skelton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ronnie Radke's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Skelton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Skelton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skelton crunches a lovely knee into Radke's ribcage.
Skelton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Skelton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Radke is looking to break free of the clinch but Skelton has double underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Skelton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Skelton connects with a knee to the head.
Skelton putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Radke in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short right from Skelton on the inside.
Skelton lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skelton scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skelton content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Skelton scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Skelton as the two fighters clinch.
Skelton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T1#
Skelton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Skelton is leaning against Radke and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Skelton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Skelton scores with a knee to the head.
Skelton is stalling here.
Tom Skelton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Skelton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Radke lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Skelton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Skelton gets through Radke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Skelton. #T2#
Skelton stalling against the cage.
Skelton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Skelton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Skelton obliges.
Skelton tries a knee to the head but Radke blocks it.
Skelton lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skelton digs a right hand underneath Radke's ribcage. Radke let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Skelton lands a good knee to the midsection. Radke won't want to take too many of those.
Radke throws a head punch that misses.
Skelton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Skelton scores with a shoulder strike.
Skelton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Radke backwards.
Skelton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Skelton throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Radke blocks it with crossed arms.
Skelton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Radke lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Skelton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skelton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Skelton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Skelton pushes Radke back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Radke is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Skelton scores a nice knee to the body.
Skelton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skelton.
Skelton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Radke lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Skelton lands a body punch.
Skelton taking a breather.
Skelton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Radke up against the cage.
Skelton lands a knee to the head.
Skelton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Radke wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T4#
Skelton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The referee calls for Skelton to work.
Skelton lands a nice knee to the body.
Skelton lands a body shot.
Skelton landing knees to the body.
Skelton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skelton lands a nice uppercut.
Skelton misses with a punch to the body.
Skelton connects with a knee to the head.
Skelton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Skelton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Still in the clinch, Skelton scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Skelton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ronnie Radke's cut.
That's time! Radke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL2#
Skelton closes the distance and clinches.
Radke wants to break the clinch but can't.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Skelton in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Radke on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Skelton lands with a short shot to the head.
Skelton pushes Radke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Radke tries to break free but Skelton pushes him back against the cage.
Skelton can't find room to land a body shot as Radke controls the action.
Skelton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Radke.
Skelton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Skelton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Radke backwards.
Radke blocks a body shot from Skelton.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Skelton.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skelton scores with a shot to the side of Radke's head.
Skelton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Skelton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Skelton.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skelton lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Skelton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Skelton putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Radke in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Skelton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Skelton working Radke over with knees to the body.
Skelton cracks Radke with a nice body shot.
Skelton is struggling to control the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skelton.
Skelton landing knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Skelton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Radke letting Skelton take a breather here.
Skelton is struggling to control the position.
The referee calls for Skelton to work.
#T2#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tom Skelton.#CL2#
Radke tries to keep at a distance but Skelton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Radke managing to block the knees to the body from Skelton.
Radke wants to break the clinch but can't.
Skelton lands a good knee to the midsection. Radke won't want to take too many of those.
Skelton content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Skelton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skelton holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Skelton is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A right handed body shot lands from Skelton.
Skelton lands a good knee to the midsection. Radke won't want to take too many of those.#T3#
Radke prevents a body shot from Skelton.
Skelton working Radke over with knees to the body.
Skelton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Radke lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skelton.
Skelton crunches a lovely knee into Radke's ribcage.
Skelton lands a nice knee to the body.
Skelton digs a right hand underneath Radke's ribcage. Radke let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Skelton tries to land a knee to the head but Radke blocks with his arms.
Radke tries to break the clinch but Skelton is controlling the position.
Radke is trying to break the clinch but Skelton is controlling him.
Skelton lands a nice shot to the body.
Skelton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Skelton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Skelton scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Skelton.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skelton.
Tom Skelton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Skelton pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short uppercut from Radke.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The referee calls for Skelton to work.
Radke has a couple of punches blocked by Skelton.
Radke throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Skelton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Skelton.
Skelton lands a body punch.
Ronnie Radke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skelton is struggling to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Skelton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Skelton 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 24:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 24:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Skelton! |
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Event:
CMMA 38 Rizzo vs Army Jr
Date: Oct 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Laguna closes the distance and pushes Radke back into the cage.#TD#
Laguna jumps guard.
#SUB#
Laguna throws his legs up looking for a submission but Radke uses it to pass to side control.
Radke working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laguna gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Laguna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laguna is looking for a sweep. Radke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Radke is controlling the pace.
Laguna wants to control but Radke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Laguna looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Laguna actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Laguna is pressing down on Radke's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Radke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Laguna is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Radke has his hands clasped together but Laguna extends and breaks Radke's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Laguna.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bautista Laguna! |
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Event:
CMMA 29 Tripple C
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Radke misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from Miner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Radke swinging wildly here.
Radke shoots in but Miner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Radke fails with the takedown
and Miner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Radke misses with a double jab
and Miner counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#KD#
Miner cracks Radke with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Miner has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Radke to stand back up!#ROC#Radke is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ronnie Radke has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miner weaves into range and cracks Radke right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Radke goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Miner is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Morty Miner! |
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Event:
CMMA 22 Obaminator vs Koslov
Date: Aug 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Radke.#CUT#It looks like Patrick Hoolahan has been cut.
Hoolahan cracks a nice hook into Radke's ribs.
Hoolahan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Radke under the eye.
Hoolahan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hoolahan dips to his left and cracks Radke with an uppercut!#CL#
Radke drives through and clinches with Hoolahan against the cage.
Hoolahan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Radke has him pressed against the cage.
Radke lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Radke breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Radke clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Radke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoolahan tries a body shot but Radke blocks it.
Radke scores with a shoulder strike.
We've been hearing reports that Radke has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hoolahan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Radke obliges.
Hoolahan is trying to break free.
Hoolahan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Radke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hoolahan digs a good body shot into Radke's ribs.
Radke walks into a straight right hand from Hoolahan.#T1##CL#
Radke drives through and clinches with Hoolahan against the cage.
#BC#
Radke breaks from the clinch.
Hoolahan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hoolahan tries to work over Radke's front leg with a kick but Radke checks it.
Radke takes one to the chin there.
Hoolahan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hoolahan moves in looking to clinch but Radke pushes him off.
Radke keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hoolahan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Radke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some bone on bone action there as Radke checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Radke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Radke clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Radke breaks the clinch.
Radke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hoolahan is looking to clinch but Radke is avoiding it.
#T2##CL#
Radke forces Hoolahan back against the cage and clinches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hoolahan tries for a takedown but Radke manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Radke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hoolahan misses with a straight left.
Radke checks a low kick from Hoolahan.
Hoolahan doesn't manage to clinch there - Radke circles away.
Nice shot by Hoolahan.
Hoolahan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoolahan doesn't manage to clinch there - Radke circles away.
Radke lands with a nice combination. Hoolahan backs away looking to recover.
Hoolahan throws a right hand that misses
and Radke counters with a straight that turns Hoolahan's legs to rubber! Radke pushes forward with more strikes and Hoolahan goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronnie Radke! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 993 Round 2
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Nuritdinov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nuritdinov lands in his opponent's guard.
Nuritdinov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Radke is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Nuritdinov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Radke will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radke takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Radke is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nuritdinov has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1##SUB#
Nuritdinov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Radke has escaped the position, nice work there.
Radke is letting Nuritdinov control him for a moment.
Radke takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SUB#
Nuritdinov in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Radke is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Omar Nuritdinov!
In his post fight interview, Omar Nuritdinov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 993 Round 1
Date: Jul 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fame is defended easily by Radke.
Fame takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Radke tries to clinch up.
Fame tries for a takedown but Radke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Radke leaves Fame with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ronnie Radke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Fame.
Radke keeps the fight on the outside.
Radke looks to land a right hand but Fame moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fame.
Radke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fame looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Radke is fending him off so far but Fame persists. Nope, Radke circles away and we're back to standing.
Ronnie Radke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Radke takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Fame takes the fight into the clinch. #T1##BC#
Radke breaks from the clinch.
Radke wants to clinch up but Fame keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Fame shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fame showed some decent athleticism there.
Fame is trying to control. Radke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fame looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Radke wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
Fame is taking a breather. Radke 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.
Fame prevents Radke from standing back up.
Fame thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Radke's head.
Radke wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Radke throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Fame counter with a right hand.
Radke misses with a series of wild punches.
Radke displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fame.
Radke seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Radke tries to close the distance and clinch but Fame swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Fame will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fame looks winded!
Fame shoots in and drives through. Radke sprawls well.
Radke looks to land a combination. Fame sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Tony Fame has been cut.
Radke misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fame counters with a left and a right that stings Radke.
Radke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Radke looks to land a combination but Fame avoids it well.
A combination from Radke does no damage.
Radke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Radke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fame was well out of range. Poor timing from Radke.
Fame dives in and grabs Radke's left leg, looking for a takedown. Radke pushes down on Fame's head and hops out.
Radke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fame moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Radke throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Radke throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Fame stumbling backwards into the cage! Fame bounces back off the cage towards Radke, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Radke lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Radke celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ronnie Radke! |
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