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Event:
Byzantium X
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Foot has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Foot lands a takedown into guard.
Foot trying to control the position from guard on top but Mythos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mythos wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mythos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Foot is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Mythos has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Foot is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mythos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Foot stands up and beckons Mythos to his feet. #TD2#
Foot drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T1#
Foot looking to sit in guard and control but Mythos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've been hearing that Mythos has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mythos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Mythos 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.
Foot wants to stand up but Mythos is controlling him.
Mythos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Foot can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mythos wants to control from the top but Foot keeps moving.
Mythos seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2##SUB#
Mythos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mythos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mythos trying to control but Foot is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mythos 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Foot looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Foot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mythos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Mythos has gone for a leg lock! Foot slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mythos's guard.#REVB#
Foot trying to control but Mythos is working from the bottom. #T3#
Mythos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Foot is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Mythos has his foot on Foot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Foot works his way back into a safe position though.
Foot wants to control from the top but Mythos keeps moving.
Foot preventing the sweep.
Foot trying to control but Mythos is working from the bottom.
Mythos looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Foot not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mythos could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Mythos pushes a forearm under Foot's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Foot is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cthulhu Mythos! |
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Event:
Byzantium 4
Date: Aug 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DuPont lands a nice shot that snaps Foot's head back.
Foot walks into a straight right hand from DuPont .#TD2#
Foot shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Foot wants to lay and pray for a moment but DuPont keeps working.
DuPont tries to get to full guard but Foot has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DuPont is trying to stand.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Foot passes to side control. #T1#
A lull in the action here as Foot stalls from top position.
Foot working the ground and pound.
Foot lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foot controlling from side mount.
Foot trying to control the position but DuPont is working away. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU2#
Foot stands up.
Toe Foot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Foot forces DuPont back against the cage and clinches.
Foot tries to pull guard but DuPont holds him up against the cage and eventually Foot drops back down to his feet.
DuPont wants to get back to striking at distance but Foot won't allow it.
DuPont is trying to break the clinch but Foot has him pressed against the cage.
Foot prevents DuPont from breaking the clinch.
DuPont tries to break the clinch but Foot is controlling the position.
Foot is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables DuPont to keep the fight standing.
DuPont wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
DuPont tries to break free but Foot pushes him back against the cage.
DuPont has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Foot is trying to work for a single leg takedown but DuPont pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pellegrino DuPont has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toe Foot.
Foot tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. DuPont smiles and moves away.
Foot with a poor takedown
and DuPont connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A cross from DuPont lands.
DuPont is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
DuPont is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Foot takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
DuPont throws a series of punches but Foot moves out of range.
Nice jab there from DuPont .
Foot takes one to the side of the head.
DuPont looks to land a combination. Foot sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
DuPont pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Foot back to the cage. DuPont follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DuPont lands a jab to the head.
DuPont scores with a hook.
Foot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T4#
Foot throws a head kick that misses
enabling DuPont to counter with a crisp jab.
Foot looks winded!
Nice uppercut lands for DuPont . That snapped Foot's head back.
Left hook, right uppercut from DuPont .
DuPont connects with a nice looking jab.
Pellegrino DuPont is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DuPont displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
DuPont lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Foot at a distance.
DuPont digs a good body shot into Foot's ribs.
DuPont keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good exchange - DuPont coming out on top.
DuPont is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
DuPont jabs Foot right on the nose. Foot blinks but takes it well.
DuPont misses with a jab, cross combination.
Foot takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pellegrino DuPont dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
DuPont lands a jab-cross combination. #TD2#
Foot shoots in and bounces DuPont off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Foot slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Foot throws a strike aimed at the side of DuPont 's head but DuPont avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foot is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down DuPont 's shoulder. That is not cool.
Foot scores with a couple of short elbows.
DuPont is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Foot is controlling him well.#T1#
DuPont is trying to improve his position.
DuPont is working hard here to advance position.
DuPont is pushing Foot's head away, looking to escape. Foot manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Foot is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but DuPont is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
DuPont bucks up and tries to throw Foot off but instead Foot has got his back!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
DuPont is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Foot gets his way!
Foot biding his time, looking for the opening.
DuPont tries to break free.
DuPont takes a big shot to the side of the head.
DuPont knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Foot on the ground.
DuPont wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Foot is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Foot gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Foot gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Foot apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Foot closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Foot takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
DuPont is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Foot can do to turn this around?
Foot is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Foot wants to clinch up but DuPont keeps it at a distance.
Foot takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
DuPont thuds his right hand into Foot's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by DuPont .
DuPont scores with a jab.
Toe Foot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DuPont bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Foot's head backwards.
DuPont connects with a nice looking jab.
DuPont is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T4#
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!
DuPont connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
DuPont scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
DuPont fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Foot looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Foot looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD2#
Foot gets a takedown into half guard.
Foot is breathing heavily.
DuPont is looking to improve his position.
DuPont pushes Foot off looking to stand but Foot dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pellegrino DuPont dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
DuPont slaps away a takedown attempt from Foot, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Foot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling DuPont to counter with a crisp jab.
DuPont cracks Foot with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
DuPont lands with a straight right. Foot didn't see that one coming.#TD2#
DuPont tries to sprawl but Foot drives through with a takedown into half guard.
DuPont tries to kick Foot off but Foot keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foot seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but DuPont does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
DuPont trying to hold on to Foot's head to control him but Foot postures up.
Foot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Foot in particular looking to stall.#T1#
DuPont is looking to get back to is feet but Foot passes into side control.
#SU2#
Foot has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
DuPont lands an overhand right.
Pellegrino DuPont is winning the standup battle so far.
DuPont lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Foot backs up against the cage.
DuPont lands a head shot.
DuPont looks to land a combination. Foot sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
DuPont moves into range and connects with a jab.
A nice combination there by DuPont .
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foot closes the distance but DuPont moves to the side
and Foot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Foot looks to throw a body kick
and DuPont cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Foot with a poor takedown
and DuPont counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pellegrino DuPont has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toe Foot.
Danga de danga de dang - DuPont scores with a four punch combination!
Foot shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
DuPont cracks Foot with a right hand to the side of the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from DuPont .
Foot has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
DuPont with a jab.
Foot takes one to the side of the head.
DuPont works the jab nicely.#T3#
Foot takes one to the chin there.
Left hook, right uppercut from DuPont .
Foot tries to clinch up but DuPont circles away and keeps his distance.
Foot takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
DuPont lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
DuPont clobbers Foot with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
DuPont lands a glancing blow to the side of Foot's head.
Foot misses the body punch
enabling DuPont to counter with a crisp jab.
Foot tries to move into range but DuPont moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Foot needs to keep his hands up - DuPont had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foot takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
DuPont shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Foot eats them both and turns towards DuPont to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
DuPont fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Foot on the side of the head.
DuPont connects with a good right hand that stumbles Foot. Foot circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
DuPont pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Foot back to the cage. DuPont follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A left lands for DuPont .
DuPont throws a good cross that connects.
Pellegrino DuPont is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Foot's hands are dropping dangerously low here and DuPont connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Foot scrambles back to his feet.
DuPont is working the combinations to good effect here.
DuPont scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Foot doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DuPont cracks a nice hook into Foot's ribs.
DuPont scores with a crisp jab that stopped Foot in his tracks.
Toe Foot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danga de danga de dang - DuPont scores with a four punch combination!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pellegrino DuPont showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for DuPont , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Pellegrino DuPont !
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Pellegrino DuPont !
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Pellegrino DuPont !
Pellegrino DuPont wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Byzantium 2
Date: Aug 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klompmaker throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Foot counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Foot.
Foot pushes down on Klompmaker's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Klompmaker pushes Foot off, looking to escape but Foot dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Klompmaker is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Toe Foot! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLeish is trying hard to land a takedown here. Foot sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Foot tries to counter with a takedown but McLeish is quick to defend against it.
McLeish goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McLeish looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Foot is fending him off so far but McLeish persists. Nope, Foot circles away and we're back to standing.
Foot attempts a counter takedown but McLeish avoids it well and moves away.
McLeish shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Toe Foot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam McLeish.
McLeish tries to clinch up but Foot circles away and keeps his distance.
McLeish dives in for a single leg takedown but Foot sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McLeish shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Foot counters with a takedown into side control.
McLeish is looking to regain half guard here but Foot keeps moving and retains side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T1#
Foot tries to advance to mount but can't. #SU#
Foot stands up and beckons McLeish to his feet. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Foot bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McLeish is letting Foot control him for a moment. #SUB#
Foot working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Foot trying to control the action but McLeish is working from the bottom. #SU#
Foot stands up. #T3##CL#
Foot clinches up against the cage.
McLeish is trying to break free.
McLeish tries to stall but Foot uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD2#
McLeish drags the fight down to the ground.
Foot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McLeish swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McLeish throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#T4#
McLeish is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Foot postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McLeish is trying to control the position but Foot postures up.
McLeish is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McLeish looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foot swats away the attempt to clinch by McLeish.#CL#
McLeish tries to keep at a distance but Foot has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toe Foot dominated that round.
That's time! Foot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
McLeish looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Foot drives through with a takedown into guard. #SU#
Foot stands and steps away. McLeish gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Foot closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McLeish to the mat! McLeish manages to get full guard.
Foot is standing up over McLeish. McLeish looks to escape but Foot dives into side control.
#REVB#
Foot working away.
McLeish is pushing Foot's head away, looking to escape. Foot manages to hold on to the position though.#SU#
Foot has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
McLeish is breathing heavily.#TD#
Foot gets the takedown into side control. #T1##SU#
Foot decides to stand back up. Foot steps back and let's McLeish get back to his feet.#CL#
Foot has managed to clinch.
Foot tries to pull guard but McLeish forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Foot keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McLeish's efforts to push away.#BC2#
McLeish pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Foot looks to land a combination but McLeish avoids it well.
McLeish wants to clinch#TD#
so Foot counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
McLeish is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Foot defends well.#SU#
Foot stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by McLeish or perhaps it was just good defense by Foot, which made it look bad. #TD#
McLeish tries to sprawl but Foot drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foot content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McLeish tries to get to full guard but Foot has control of the leg. #T3#
McLeish is trying to maintain the position but Foot is very close to passing his half guard.
McLeish is trying to get back to full guard.
Foot stalling.
Toe Foot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McLeish is trying to maintain the position but Foot is very close to passing his half guard.
Foot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McLeish can do to turn this around?#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Foot wants to free his trapped foot but McLeish is holding on for dear life with his legs. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
McLeish has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
McLeish jumps guard and drags Foot to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Foot really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Foot controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McLeish is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toe Foot dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
No luck for McLeish with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Foot shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McLeish's guard.
Foot is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McLeish keeping full guard, as Foot tries to pass. #SUB2#
McLeish looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McLeish takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLeish is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Foot has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McLeish is proving hard to escape from.
Foot might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McLeish is trying to keep Foot in close.
Foot landing some decent shots from guard.
Foot has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McLeish is proving hard to escape from.
Foot 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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McLeish shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Foot defends it nicely.#TD#
Foot decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foot not doing much here.
#T3#
McLeish wants to improve his position but Foot is controlling well.
Foot is thwarting McLeish's attempts to control the position.
McLeish tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Foot has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Foot is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McLeish can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T4#
McLeish tries to hold on but Foot pushes him away.
Foot with shots to the head and body - McLeish looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB#
Foot swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and McLeish is now in Foot's guard. A big mistake from Foot there, giving up the dominant position!
Foot is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Foot looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toe Foot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Foot has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toe Foot! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foot connects with a high kick. #TD2#
Foot closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Antonatos tries to buck Foot off but Foot is having none of it.
Antonatos manages to work his way to half guard, despite Foot's best efforts.
Antonatos regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Antonatos has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Foot doesn't defend quickly enough and Antonatos has managed to lock this one up! Can Foot escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Antonatos on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dimitri Antonatos! |
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