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Event:
Byzantium 32
Date: Mar 06, 2021 |
#R1#
McGregor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGregor wants it to stay on the feet.
Porter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGregor swivels and escapes.
Porter misses with the combination.
Porter throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Porter closes the distance and clinches.
The referee calls for McGregor to work.
Come on Porter - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right from Porter on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
McGregor ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McGregor no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1#
McGregor is pulling down on Porter's head to control his posture. #SU2#
Porter gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Porter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGregor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Porter throws a combination that misses
and McGregor counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Porter scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Porter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Porter wants to slow McGregor down by chopping away at his legs. #CL#
McGregor has Porter up against the cage in a clinch.
Porter lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T2#
Porter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Porter lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Porter breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Porter rushes McGregor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Porter walks away with a smile on his face. McGregor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jay Porter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Porter fails to land with a series of punches.
Porter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Porter shoots in for a takedown but McGregor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aidan McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Porter.
A good leg kick by Porter. #TD#
McGregor feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T3#
McGregor's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Porter wants to stand up but McGregor is controlling him.
Porter keeping full guard, as McGregor tries to pass.
McGregor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Porter is pulling down on McGregor's head. It's preventing any offense from McGregor, at least for the moment.
Porter being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
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.
McGregor passes Porter's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Porter is trying to stand.
McGregor is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Porter is staying active underneath McGregor, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
McGregor drives through with a takedown into Porter's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McGregor stays in close to Porter's body and controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Porter dominated that 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.#R2##CL2#
Porter forces McGregor back against the cage and clinches.
Porter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Porter breaks from the clinch.
McGregor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McGregor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Porter moves into the clinch.
McGregor wants a takedown.
Porter lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Aidan McGregor has been cut.#BC2#
Porter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
McGregor rushes Porter and presses him up against the cage.
Porter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Porter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Porter leaning against his opponent.
#BC2#
Porter manages to break the clinch.
#T1##KD2#
Porter drops McGregor with a nice combination! Porter dives into McGregor's guard, looking to finish!
McGregor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Porter wanted to stand there but McGregor had control of the position.
Porter passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Porter stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Porter throws a front kick that sends McGregor stumbling back into the cage.
Jay Porter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Porter misses with the combination.
McGregor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
A combination from Porter does no damage.
Porter thuds a left hand into McGregor's body.#CL2#
Porter instigates a clinch.
Porter lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Porter effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Porter breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Porter rushes McGregor and presses him up against the cage.
Porter lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Porter breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Porter moves into the clinch successfully.
Porter lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3##BC2#
Porter breaks the clinch.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Porter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Porter feints and then cracks McGregor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGregor down.
Porter dives in and grabs McGregor's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGregor pushes down on Porter's head and hops out.#CL2#
Porter clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Porter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aidan McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A chopping leg kick lands by Porter.
Porter misses with a series of wild punches.
#KD2#
Porter drops McGregor with a left and a right! Oh, McGregor is hurt - Porter dives into side control looking to finish!
#ROC2#McGregor is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Porter has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Oh McGregor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A punch combination from Porter misses. #T4#
Porter lands a leg kick that knocks McGregor off balance momentarily.
McGregor seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
McGregor gets tackled into the cage by Porter. Porter maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Porter breaks the clinch.
Porter falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGregor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McGregor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Porter throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGregor is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Porter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGregor circles away quickly and effectively.
McGregor scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Porter pushes McGregor up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Porter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGregor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Porter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aidan McGregor's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
McGregor misses with a low kick as Porter jumps back.
Good exchange - Porter coming out on top.
Porter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGregor is defended easily by Porter.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Porter! But no joy.
Porter moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#Aidan McGregor's cut is getting worse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Porter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGregor throws a jab when Porter was well out of range.
Porter throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGregor tries to clinch but Porter moves out of range.
Porter is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Porter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGregor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Porter pushes McGregor up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Porter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Porter pushes McGregor up against the cage in a clinch.
Porter digs a right hand into McGregor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGregor's gas tank.
Porter crunches a lovely knee into McGregor's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Porter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGregor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Porter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Porter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Porter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Porter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Porter throws a series of punches but McGregor moves out of range. #T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Porter. #TD#
McGregor shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Porter manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Porter manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Porter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Porter sprawls well. Porter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McGregor gets slowly back to his feet.
McGregor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aidan McGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Porter wants to slow McGregor down by chopping away at his legs.
McGregor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Porter.
#T3#
McGregor goes for a double leg but Porter avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Porter continues to drive forward.
Porter lands with a short shot to the head.
Porter is pushing McGregor up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Porter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Porter gets a clinch.
McGregor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGregor is looking for a takedown.#T4##BC2#
Porter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Porter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Porter is fighting off a takedown attempt but McGregor is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Porter to the mat. Porter regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Porter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McGregor is controlling him.
McGregor wants to control from the top but Porter keeps moving.
McGregor controls from within his opponent's guard.
McGregor won't allow Porter to get back to his feet.
Aidan McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jay Porter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Porter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Porter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Porter 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 Richard Clark scores the fight for Jay Porter!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Jay Porter!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Jay Porter!
Jay Porter wins by unanimous decision!
Jay Porter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2021 |
#R1#
McGregor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bisping.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from McGregor enables Bisping to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McGregor manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McGregor wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McGregor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bisping is one step ahead there.
Bisping looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McGregor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bisping manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor 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. #T1#
McGregor advances to half guard.
McGregor slows the pace down in half guard.
McGregor has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
McGregor seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bisping for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bisping is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if McGregor is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
McGregor'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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
McGregor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bisping.
A quick step to the side and McGregor tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGregor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bisping swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Bisping feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bisping sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McGregor pulls Bisping in close to prevent any damage.
Bisping must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McGregor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bisping's guard. #REVR##T4#
McGregor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Further stalling from McGregor.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Aidan McGregor will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Bisping fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGregor, pushing him back against the cage.
Bisping wants to take the fight to the mat but McGregor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
McGregor gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bisping regains guard.
McGregor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McGregor looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bisping not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
McGregor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McGregor wants to pass the guard but Bisping is keeping the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bisping can't keep his opponent in guard - McGregor advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McGregor looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bisping stuffs the takedown attempt from McGregor. McGregor gets slowly back to his feet.
McGregor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bisping throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGregor counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Bisping forces McGregor back against the cage and clinches.
McGregor blocks a body shot from Bisping.
Bisping tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McGregor just stands there and leans against the cage.#T3#
McGregor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bisping fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McGregor shoots for a takedown but Bisping saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bisping tries to counter with a clinch but McGregor shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aidan McGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
McGregor closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McGregor lands in his opponent's guard.
Bisping not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGregor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bisping is keeping the position for now.
McGregor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McGregor passes Bisping's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
McGregor content to control rather than advance.
McGregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bisping can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aidan McGregor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan McGregor dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bisping sizes up McGregor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McGregor tries to clinch up but Bisping circles away and keeps his distance.
Despite the aggression on Bisping's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McGregor moves away from the strike by Bisping.
Bisping looks for a takedown but McGregor sprawls well.
McGregor takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bisping fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGregor avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Bisping tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Bisping fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGregor, pushing him back against the cage.
Bisping doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bisping tries to pull guard but McGregor holds him up against the cage and eventually Bisping drops back down to his feet.
Aidan McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Bisping.
Bisping is trying to pull guard but McGregor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McGregor tries for a takedown but Bisping manages to get underhooks.
McGregor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bisping is defending well.
McGregor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bisping gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T2#
Bisping lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Bisping escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
McGregor has managed to clinch.
McGregor wants a takedown.
Bisping is trying to break free.
Bisping tries to break free but McGregor pushes him back against the cage.
Bisping just leaning against McGregor, taking a breather.
Bisping is trying to maintain a safe position but McGregor gets an underhook and turns Bisping into the cage.
Bisping goes for a takedown attempt but McGregor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Michael Bisping seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor scores with a nice right hand.
#T3#
McGregor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Bisping clinches. #BC2#
Bisping breaks from the clinch.
Bisping uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGregor.#TD2#
Bisping scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
I wouldn't like to be where McGregor is right now.
Bisping working away.#T4#
I wouldn't like to be where McGregor is right now.
Bisping tries to stand but McGregor is controlling his head.
McGregor keeping his opponent close.
You can see the frustration on McGregor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Michael Bisping has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aidan McGregor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGregor sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Bisping comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McGregor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aidan McGregor!
A victorious Aidan McGregor thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
McGregor shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bisping looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
McGregor seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
McGregor works his foot free and advances to mount.
McGregor controlling his opponent.
McGregor'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.#T2#
Bisping looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
McGregor forces the positional change into back control.
Bisping is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McGregor seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bisping for as long as he can get away with.
McGregor continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan McGregor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
McGregor decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McGregor seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Further stalling from McGregor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bisping is breathing heavily.
McGregor controlling from mount. #T1##T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McGregor moves to the back position.
McGregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bisping can do to turn this around?
McGregor controlling from the back.#T3#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because McGregor is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
More hug and hope from McGregor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan McGregor 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#
Bisping fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
McGregor scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McGregor has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McGregor controlling his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bisping takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Aidan McGregor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a sustained period of stalling by McGregor.#T3#
Bisping has given up his back here. Will McGregor look for the submission or keep pounding away?
McGregor biding his time, controlling Bisping.
McGregor continues to hold on tight.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Aidan McGregor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGregor 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aidan McGregor!
Aidan McGregor thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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