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Event:
KOM Heavyweight Semi FInals
Date: Mar 21, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Ribas closes the distance and clinches.
White looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ribas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
White is looking to break free of the clinch but Ribas has double underhooks.
White is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
White pulls guard successfully.
Ribas postures up.
White being controlled here, momentarily.
Ribas wants to pass the guard but White is keeping the position.
Ribas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribas's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've been hearing good reports from Ribas's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
White working a defensive guard here.
Ribas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
White is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Ribas rushes White and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Ribas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
White misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Ribas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ribas stuffs the takedown attempt from White. White gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by White or perhaps it was just good defense by Ribas, which made it look bad.
White takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ribas dives in for a single leg takedown but White sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
White tries to break the clinch but Ribas is controlling the position.
Ribas drops down looking for an ankle pick but White pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Ribas drives through and clinches with White against the cage.
White looking to slow down the pace here.
Ribas lands a body shot. #BC#
Ribas breaks the clinch.
#T3#
White fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dustin Ribas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cameron White.
Ribas tries to score a power double leg takedown but White sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ribas somewhat.#CL#
Ribas moves into the clinch.
Ribas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by White after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Ribas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ribas jabs White to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Ribas rushes White and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Ribas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
White tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ribas paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Ribas feints and as White raises his hands in defense, Ribas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now White is on top in guard.
#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Ribas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. White doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. White manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
White tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribas is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ribas has White pulled in close to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Ribas dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ribas throws a solid leg kick but White takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ribas.
White shoots for a double leg takedown but Ribas sprawls well. He's pushed White's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Ribas moves into the clinch.
Ribas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?#TD#
Ribas pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Ribas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ribas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Ribas passes into side control, despite White's attempt to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ribas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
White is trying to control Ribas's posture but Ribas avoids it. #T1#
Ribas tries to advance to mount but White denies him.
Ribas working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
White tries to control but Ribas manages to take his back.
White just trying to survive but Ribas is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ribas punches the canvas rather than the man. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
White avoids the strikes from Ribas.
Ribas slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Ribas is hanging on to White's back as he tries to escape.
Ribas really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for White.
White tries to break free.
#T3##SUB#
Ribas working for a choke but White is defending well.
Ribas really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for White.
Ribas softening up his opponent with strikes here.
White is trying to break free.
Ribas controlling from the back.#T4#
White is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ribas keeps control of the position easily here as White tries to buck him off.
Ribas thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Ribas punches the canvas rather than the man.
Ribas trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure White doesn't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
White trying to control the position but Ribas manages to sink in the hooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Ribas dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Ribas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. White tries to avoid it but Ribas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag White to the ground. White escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
White tries to clinch up but Ribas circles away and keeps his distance.
Ribas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Ribas clinches. #BC#
Ribas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
White shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ribas as he avoids it easily.
White tries to clinch but Ribas is having none of it.
Ribas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ribas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White misses with a wild body shot.
White fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
White tries to clinch up.
Nice takedown defense from White. No joy for Ribas on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dustin Ribas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL#
Ribas moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Ribas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
White tries to clinch up but Ribas circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Ribas moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Ribas jumps into guard, dragging White to the mat.
White wants to control from the top but Ribas keeps moving.
Ribas is controlling White's posture.
White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ribas pulls White in close to his closed guard and prevents White from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
White wants to pass the guard but Ribas is keeping the position.
White wants to control from the top but Ribas keeps moving.
Ribas has White pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dustin Ribas is winning the standup battle so far.
Ribas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
White gets tackled into the cage by Ribas. Ribas maintains the clinch. #T3##BC#
Ribas manages to break the clinch.
White shoots in looking for a takedown but Ribas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing White's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
An attempted straight right counter from Ribas misses the target.
White swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ribas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and White decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ribas's guard.#ES#
Ribas pushes White off and scrambles back to his feet.
White shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Ribas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Ribas drags the fight down to the ground.
Ribas controlling White's posture.
White sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ribas's guard. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White is trying to control the action in half guard but Ribas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ribas is looking for a sweep. White is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
White passes to side control.
Ribas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on White's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ribas controlling the position well.
Cameron White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dustin Ribas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dustin Ribas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ribas manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dustin Ribas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ribas 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dustin Ribas!
During a confident post fight interview, Dustin Ribas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Madness Birth of a Warrior 1.2
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Ribas clinches up with Bostic and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Ribas successfully pulls guard.
Bostic postures up.
Bostic scoring with some ground and pound.
Ribas wants to stand but Bostic is controlling the position.
Ribas wants to sweep but no luck.
Bostic scoring with some ground and pound.
Bostic keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ribas's head.
Ribas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bostic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bostic stands up over Ribas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bostic is working Ribas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bostic throwing strikes but missing.
Ribas wants to sweep but no luck.
Bostic wants to control from the top but Ribas keeps moving. #T1#
Bostic chips away with some ground and pound.
Bostic trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bostic won't allow Ribas to sweep him here.
Bostic trying to control but Ribas is working from the bottom.
Bostic is in close to Ribas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bostic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bostic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bostic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bostic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bostic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC#Ribas is rocked!
Bostic stopping the sweep attempt from Ribas.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bostic's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ribas is still in real trouble! Can Bostic finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bostic won't allow Ribas to sweep him here.
Ribas seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bostic's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bostic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bostic throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Bostic drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ribas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bostic has Ribas in his guard.#REVB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bostic has his hands on Ribas's head, controlling the position.
Bostic controls Ribas momentarily but Ribas frees himself. #SUB#
Bostic has his foot on Ribas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ribas works his way back into a safe position though.
Bostic wants to control but Ribas passes easily into half guard.
Bostic wants to control but Ribas is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Bostic is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ribas throwing shots but Bostic is blocking nicely.
Bostic tries to roll over but Ribas keeps him under control.
Ribas tries to stand and escape but Bostic is controlling the position.
Bostic wants to get back to full guard.
Ribas wants to take a breather but Bostic is having none of it.
Bostic gets back to full guard.
Ribas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bostic is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Bostic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ribas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bostic looking to control.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bostic wants to control but Ribas passes easily into half guard.
Bostic tries to get to full guard but Ribas has control of the leg.
Ribas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
My spies in Savage Krew / Death Squad inform me that Ribas has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ribas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Bostic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ribas trying to control from half guard but Bostic is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bostic works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bostic 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#
A telegraphed right hand from Bostic misses the target.
Bostic moves out of range of the body kick from Ribas.
Ribas fails with a takedown attempt.
Ribas looks to land a combination but Bostic avoids it well.
Ribas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ribas lunges at Bostic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bostic's hand.
Bostic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ribas can do to turn this around?
Ribas fails with a takedown attempt.
Ribas staying out of range there.
A jab from Bostic misses.
Bostic slaps away a takedown attempt from Ribas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Michael Bostic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Ribas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bostic misses with a straight left.
Bostic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A lazy left from Bostic finds it's target.
Ribas misses with a takedown attempt - Bostic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Bostic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bostic misses with the combination.
Ribas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ribas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bostic.
Nice defenses there by Ribas.
Ribas swings for the body but Bostic moves out of range.
A combination from Ribas does no damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bostic!
Ribas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bostic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Michael Bostic is winning the standup battle so far.
Ribas defending well as Bostic loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Ribas clinches.
Bostic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ribas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bostic is looking to take this one to the mat.#T2#
Bostic looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Ribas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bostic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribas looks to land a body kick but Bostic moved away.
Bostic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ribas moves away from the strike by Bostic.
Ribas walks into a straight right hand from Bostic.
Ribas shoots in for a takedown but Bostic shows good takedown defense.
Bostic throws a body shot but no joy.
Ribas moves away from the strike by Bostic.
Dustin Ribas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, jab by Bostic - just one landing.
A big left from Bostic misses.
Ribas staying out of range there.
Bostic scores with the left hand. Ribas knows he should have avoided that one.
Bostic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ribas.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ribas.
Ribas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Bostic with a nice cross.
Ribas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bostic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ribas somewhat.
Ribas tries to land a front kick but Bostic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bostic throws a hook to the side of Ribas's head but Ribas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ribas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bostic jabs Ribas right on the nose. Ribas blinks but takes it well.
Bostic loads up on a big right hand but Ribas slips the punch.
Ribas defending well as Bostic loads up on a big left hand.
Ribas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bostic misses with a looping right.
Michael Bostic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribas misses with a takedown attempt - Bostic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ribas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ribas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Bostic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bostic lands in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Bostic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bostic's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribas wants to get back to his feet but Bostic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bostic connects with a couple of short punches.
Bostic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bostic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Ribas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bostic defends it easily.
Ribas trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bostic dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ribas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bostic is fending him off so far but Ribas persists. Nope, Bostic circles away and we're back to standing.
A big right from Bostic misses.
A slow jab from Bostic misses its intended target. #TD#
Bostic closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ribas to the mat! Ribas manages to get full guard.
Bostic wants to control from the top but Ribas keeps moving.
Bostic lands a couple of digs.
Bostic stops Ribas from standing up.
Bostic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bostic is looking to work some ground and pound but Ribas has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ribas looking for a guillotine here but Bostic defends easily.
Bostic trying to control but Ribas is working from the bottom. #T1#
Bostic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bostic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bostic scoring with some ground and pound.
Bostic distracts Ribas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bostic wants to control from the top but Ribas keeps moving.
Bostic stopping the sweep attempt from Ribas.
Bostic landing some decent shots from guard. #T2##SUB2#
Bostic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Ribas is looking for a triangle here but Bostic uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bostic scoring with punches and elbows.
Bostic in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ribas struggling a bit here.
Ribas takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ribas takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Michael Bostic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Bostic creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bostic lands a strong strike to the head of Ribas. That's dazed him! Bostic looking to finish here. Ribas is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Bostic lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Bostic!
During a confident post fight interview, Michael Bostic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CW MMA: Tourney Test Event 2
Date: Dec 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Three shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has One pinned against the cage. One gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
One keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
One wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Three tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but One paws at him with a jab and circles away.
One tries to counter by clinching up but Three breaks away and moves out of range.
Three misses with a body punch
#CL#
and One counters by clinching up.
Three stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Three is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Three is trying to break free.#T1#
Three wants a takedown.
#BC2#
Three breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
One slaps away a takedown attempt from Three, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Test One has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Test Three.
Three shoots in and drives through. One sprawls well.
One seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Three dives in and grabs One's left leg, looking for a takedown. One pushes down on Three's head and hops out.#CL2#
Three has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Three ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Three no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
One wants to pass the guard but Three is keeping the position.#T2##SUB2#
Three looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
One wants to pass the guard but Three is keeping the position.
Three not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Three has a closed guard, preventing One from standing up.
Three working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from One.
One trying to control the position from guard on top but Three is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
One has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Three is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Three tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Three shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
One trying to hold on to Three's head to control him but Three postures up.
Three with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
One trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
One tries to get to full guard but Three has control of the leg. #T4##SUB2#
Three is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so One is just riding it out for now. Three eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. One manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
One is trying to control the position but Three postures up.
Three not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
One not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Test Three.
I think Three has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 9:10
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 9:10
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Test Three! |
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