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Event:
BLAZE 14 - MURPHY VS DRACULA
Date: Feb 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Scott looks for a takedown but Matthison sprawls well.
Scott shoots in for a double leg but Matthison sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matthison seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Matthison really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Scott misses with a takedown #CL#
and Matthison counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Matthison.
Marcus Matthison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Scott.#TD#
Matthison jumps guard and drags Scott to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Matthison working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Matthison throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthison trying to control the position.
Matthison has his hands on Scott's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Scott is looking to work some ground and pound but Matthison has wrist control.
Matthison controlling the position.
Scott stopping the sweep attempt from Matthison.
Scott controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Scott got a little sloppy there for a moment and Matthison has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Scott has managed to get both his arms back between Matthison's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scott must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Scott loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Scott really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matthison. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Matthison managing to control the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Matthison is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Scott defends well.
Matthison keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.
Scott being controlled here momentarily.
Matthison is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Scott won't allow Matthison to sweep him here. #T3#
Scott is fighting to break Matthison's control of his arms but Matthison is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Matthison working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Scott.
Matthison keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Matthison scores with a one two! Scott had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #TD2#
Scott throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Matthison tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Scott is in Matthison's guard.#SUB#
Matthison looking for a guillotine here but Scott defends easily.
Matthison wants to stand up but Scott is controlling him. #T4##SUB#
Matthison looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Matthison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Scott trying to control but Matthison is working from the bottom.
Matthison wants to stand and escape but Scott is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matthison being controlled here, momentarily.
Scott preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Matthison dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Matthison looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Scott holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Matthison is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Scott has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Matthison from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthison looking to pass the guard.
Scott wants to sweep here but Matthison controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB#
Matthison thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Matthison postures up and lands a big shot to Scott's brow. #SUB#
Matthison drops back, looking for a kneebar! Scott looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Scott looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Scott! #REVB#
Matthison looking for a sweep but Scott has passed into full mount! Oh no!
We've been informed that Scott has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Scott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Matthison is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Scott cracks Matthison with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Scott is landing with some decent strikes but Matthison is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Scott prevents Matthison from getting the reversal.
Matthison tries to hold on but Scott postures up.
Matthison regains half guard.
Matthison trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Matthison is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Scott stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Matthison to get to his feet.
Scott fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matthison avoids it really well and circles away.
Scott shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matthison as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Scott manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Matthison on his heels. He'll look to pass Matthison's guard now, I'm sure.
Matthison wriggles free and stands up. #T4##TD#
Matthison gets the takedown into side control.
Scott tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Matthison is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Scott can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB#
Matthison is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Scott is surviving well by controlling Matthison's body position as best he can.
Scott is squirming around, avoiding Matthison's attempts to control the action.
Scott tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marcus Matthison will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Matthison.
Scott shoots for a double leg takedown but Matthison sprawls well. He's pushed Scott's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Matthison closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Scott's guard.
Matthison postures up.
#SU#
Matthison gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Scott gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Matthison to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Matthison forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Scott is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Matthison has latched onto it... Big trouble! Matthison pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Scott is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Matthison!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Matthison!
Michael Scott was interviewed post fight and said 'It was Dwight's fault for my lose he's so annoying'. |
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Event:
BLAZE 8 - OTTOMAN VS DE VRIES
Date: Dec 31, 2020 |
#R1#
Scott gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Donaire holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Donaire misses with a body punch.
Scott stalling in the clinch.
Scott stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC#
Scott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donaire fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donaire scores with a nice right hand.
#TD#
Scott shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Donaire is trying to defend but Scott finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Scott controlling the action here. #T1#
Donaire pushes Scott off but Scott dives into side control.
Donaire is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Scott asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Scott controls the position.
Donaire is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Scott has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SU#
Scott decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Scott with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Donaire counters by moving into the clinch.
Scott wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donaire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Donaire has Scott pressed against the cage, preventing Scott from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Scott displaying some good clinch control by pressing Donaire up against the cage.#TD#
Scott gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Donaire regains guard.
Donaire is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Scott is controlling him.
Scott passes Donaire's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Still in half guard, Scott seems content to control.
Donaire wants to get back to his feet.
Scott is taking a breather. Donaire 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.
Donaire is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Donaire scores with a four punch combination!#T4#
Scott dives in and grabs Donaire's left leg, looking for a takedown. Donaire pushes down on Scott's head and hops out.
Scott fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Donaire tries to counter with a clinch but Scott shakes him off and moves away.
Donaire tries to clinch but Scott is having none of it.
Scott darts in looking for a takedown but Donaire gets double underhooks and turns Scott into the cage.
Scott has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Donaire avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Scott works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Scott is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Donaire manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Scott working hard to break the clinch.
Donaire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bao Long Donaire dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Scott shoots for a double leg takedown but Donaire sprawls well. He's pushed Scott's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Donaire lands a slapping body shot.
Scott darts in looking for a takedown but Donaire gets double underhooks and turns Scott into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Donaire.
Scott wants to take the fight to the mat but Donaire manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scott is trying to push Donaire away but Donaire has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Scott working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott effectively controlling the action here.
Donaire gets underhooks to prevent Scott's takedown attempt.
#T1##TD#
Scott turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Donaire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Donaire wants to get back to his feet.
Scott controls the position.
Donaire wants to get back to his feet.
Donaire is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SU#
Scott decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Scott looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Donaire is fending him off so far but Scott persists. Nope, Donaire circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Donaire punishes Scott's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Scott misses with a takedown attempt - Donaire sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Donaire scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Scott fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Donaire wants to counter the offense by Scott and move into the clinch position.
Donaire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donaire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Donaire scores with a hook.#T3#
Scott looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Scott shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Donaire counters with a stiff right hand.
Scott swats away the attempt to clinch by Donaire.
Donaire with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Donaire throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Scott on the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Scott.
Donaire listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Donaire jabs at Scott's body.
A lazy left from Donaire finds it's target.
Donaire throws a series of punches but Scott avoids them all with ease.
Scott tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Donaire defends well and Scott ends up having to push Donaire into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Donaire tries to counter by closing the distance.#BC#
Scott breaks from the clinch.
Scott takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donaire displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scott.
Donaire moves in looking to clinch but Scott pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bao Long Donaire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Scott changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Donaire tries to avoid it but Scott manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Donaire to the ground. Donaire escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Donaire is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bao Long Donaire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scott is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Donaire.
Donaire looks to land a combination. Scott sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Scott has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Scott fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Donaire scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Donaire lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scott shoots for a takedown but Donaire saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Donaire scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Jab, jab by Donaire - just one landing.
Michael Scott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Donaire stuffs the takedown attempt from Scott. Scott gets slowly back to his feet.
Donaire lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Scott with a poor takedown
and Donaire makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Donaire moves into range and clinches up with Scott.#BC#
Scott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scott takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Donaire with a nice calf kick.#T2#
Scott on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Donaire lands a body shot.
Scott shoots in for a takedown but Donaire shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Donaire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice cross by Donaire.
Donaire cracks a nice hook into Scott's ribs.
Donaire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Scott fails to land the takedown.
Donaire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Scott has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Scott closes this distance looking for a takedown but Donaire circles away.
Scott needs to keep his hands up - Donaire had a free shot at his head there.
Donaire works over Scott's head and body with a nice combination.
A left lands for Donaire.
Donaire with a jab.
Donaire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scott's hands.
Donaire catches Scott with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Scott has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Donaire scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donaire bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Scott shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Donaire but Donaire pushes him off and we're back to square one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Donaire.
Scott is trying hard to land a takedown here. Donaire sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Scott looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Donaire scores with a nice strike.
Michael Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bao Long Donaire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Donaire lands with a straight right. Scott didn't see that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bao Long Donaire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Donaire winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Bao Long Donaire!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Bao Long Donaire!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Bao Long Donaire!
Bao Long Donaire wins by unanimous decision!
Michael Scott spoke after the fight, saying 'It was Dwight's fault for my lose he's so annoying'. |
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Event:
BLAZE 5 - INFERNO
Date: Dec 10, 2020 |
#R1#
Scott moves out of range as Douglas strikes.#TD2#
Scott shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Douglas napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU2#
Scott stands up.
Scott fails with a takedown attempt.
Douglas is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Scott closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Scott lands in his opponent's guard.
Douglas looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Scott puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Douglas is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hotrod Express MMA Training that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Scott keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Douglas is looking to improve his position.
Douglas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Scott on the ground.
Scott thows a huge punch but Douglas dodges it nicely.
Scott is thwarting Douglas's attempts to control the position.
Douglas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Scott.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Scott in particular looking to stall.
Scott's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Douglas wants to improve his position but Scott is controlling well.
Scott perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Douglas trying to control from the bottom.
It looks like Scott is going to stand back up.
Scott controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Scott shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Douglas pinned against the cage. Douglas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Scott shoots for a double leg takedown but Douglas sprawls well. He's pushed Scott's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tim Douglas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Scott.
Douglas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Scott. That did some damage!
Douglas throws a hook to the side of Scott's head but Scott sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scott shoots for a takedown but Douglas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Scott keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Douglas.
Scott takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#TD2#
Scott closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Douglas did well to prevent Scott getting side control.
Douglas is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Scott jumps into side control!
Douglas is not content to let Scott control the position. #SUB2#
Scott looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Scott tries to score with some ground and pound. Douglas controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Scott sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Douglas is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Douglas being controlled for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Douglas is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scott dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Douglas throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Scott counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Douglas is looking for a sweep. Scott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Michael Scott has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Scott is looking for a kimura but Douglas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Scott to get the leverage.
Scott with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglas has a hand on Scott's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Scott takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T1#
Scott pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Douglas tries to improve his position but instead Scott has taken his back!
Scott controls the action.
Scott controlling well, preventing Douglas from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Scott sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Douglas taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michael Scott!
Michael Scott tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
BLAZE 3 - IGNITE
Date: Nov 24, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Scott shoots in and bounces De Janeiro off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
De Janeiro looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Scott has picked De Janeiro up and slammed him! De Janeiro can't keep hold of the triangle and Scott manages to pass to side control!
De Janeiro is looking for a sweep.
Scott wants to stand but De Janeiro is controlling his arm.
De Janeiro is trying to get back to half guard.
De Janeiro can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Janeiro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
De Janeiro is trying to control Scott's posture but Scott avoids it. #T1#
Scott tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
De Janeiro is trying to get back to half guard.
Scott really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Janeiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Scott scores with a couple of short elbows.
Scott is trying to ground and pound but De Janeiro uses the momentary lack of control by Scott to regain half guard.
Scott scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
De Janeiro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of De Janeiro is proving hard to escape from.
De Janeiro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
De Janeiro is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Scott has his hands clasped together but De Janeiro extends and breaks Scott's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by De Janeiro.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rio De Janeiro!
After winning the bout, Rio De Janeiro thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Michael Scott spoke after the fight, saying 'It was Dwight's fault for my lose he's so annoying'. |
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