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Event:
Highland 33
Date: Apr 29, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Cross moves into the clinch.
Chloride throws a punch but it's blocked by Cross. #BC2#
Cross breaks from the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chloride. #TD#
Chloride shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chloride seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chloride winds up and cracks Cross with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chloride thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cross wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Chloride is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chloride will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cross blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chloride. #SUB#
Chloride is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cross defends it well. #T1#
Chloride thows a huge punch but Cross dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Chloride is trying to work for a kimura but Cross is defending well.
#SUB#
Chloride is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chloride throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chloride thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cross's head.
Chloride drops an elbow to the side of Cross's head.
Chloride throwing shots but Cross is blocking nicely.
Chloride looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cross avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chloride.
Cross taking some punishment here, with Chloride in his half guard. #SUB#
Chloride is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chloride throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Chloride scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chloride throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chloride throwing shots but Cross is blocking nicely.
Chloride throwing shots but Cross is blocking nicely.
Chloride working Cross over with strikes.
Cross is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chloride scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chloride is thwarting Cross's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chloride sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cross defending well though.
Chloride landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cross wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chloride looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cross should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Chloride lands with a punch from half guard.
Chloride slips a nice elbow through Cross's hands, connecting with Cross's forehead.#T3#
Cross is trying to maintain the position but Chloride is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Chloride is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cross doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chloride. #SUB#
Chloride is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chloride lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Chloride is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cross doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chloride.
Chloride slips a nice elbow through Cross's hands, connecting with Cross's forehead.#T4#
Cross pushes Chloride off looking to stand but Chloride dives back in and keeps control.
Chloride looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cross wants to get back to his feet.
Cross looks winded!
Chloride working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cross is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chloride scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Chloride wants to work for an arm triangle but Cross is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Chloride has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Cross defend it? Chloride steps over the head and cranks it - Cross is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Chloride!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sodium Chloride! |
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Event:
Highland 19
Date: Apr 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Custard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cross pinned against the cage. Cross gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cross misses with a series of wild punches.
Custard shoots in but no luck this time.
Custard tries to clinch up.
Custard looks for a takedown but Cross sprawls well.
Philip Cross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arcadius Custard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross looks to score with a jab to the body but Custard is just out of range.
Custard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Custard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cross as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Custard lunges at Cross with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cross's hand.
Cross slaps away a takedown attempt from Custard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Custard fails with a takedown attempt.
Custard wants to clinch up but Cross keeps it at a distance.
Custard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Custard misses with a head kick.
Cross appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Cross moves into the clinch.#BC#
Cross breaks the clinch.
Cross blocks a head kick by Custard.
#CL#
Cross moves into range and clinches up with Custard.#BC#
Cross breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Cross connects with a high kick.
Cross shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Custard defends it nicely.
Custard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cross has been working on his balance at Cozad The Island, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Custard.#CL2#
Custard moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cross working hard to break the clinch.
Cross tries to land knees in the clinch but Custard avoids the damage to the body.
Custard is struggling to control the position.
Custard swings wildly with an uppercut but Cross uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Cross is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Custard breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Cross.
Cross scores with a push kick.
Cross displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Custard.
Cross seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Custard shoots in but Cross avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Custard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cross swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Custard takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cross could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cross misses with a series of wild punches.
Custard tries to close the distance and clinch but Cross swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Custard avoids the body shot from Cross.
Cross defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Custard.
Cross fails with the takedown.
Custard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Custard throws a sloppy head kick and Cross moves out of range easily.
Cross is looking to counter the offense by Custard and move into the clinch.
Custard looks winded!
A head kick from Cross lands but Custard takes it in his stride. #CL#
Cross darts in and clinches Custard up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Cross dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Cross moves into the clinch.
Custard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cross.
Cross keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Custard's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Custard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cross misses with a takedown
and Custard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cross thinking.
Custard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cross paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Custard throws a front kick aimed at Cross's knee but Cross avoids it well.
Custard throws a series of punches but Cross moves out of range.
Arcadius Custard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Custard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Cross successfully pulls guard.
#T1##ES#
Cross kicks Custard off and gets to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Custard. Cross does a little dance to reset his feet.
Custard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Custard has managed to clinch.
Cross is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Custard can do to turn this around?
Custard tries to pull guard but Cross forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Cross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Custard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cross avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Custard tries to clinch up.
Cross shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Custard as he jumps to the side.
Custard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cross manages to avoid it.
Cross shoots in for a double leg but Custard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Custard shoots in for a takedown but Cross shows good takedown defense.
Custard tries for a takedown but Cross circles away easily
and Cross counters with a big head kick but Custard shrugs it off.
Custard is breathing heavily.#CL#
Custard gets tackled into the cage by Cross. Cross maintains the clinch.
Custard avoids a wild elbow strike from Cross.#T3#
Cross is trying to push Custard away but Custard has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Cross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Custard blocks a head kick by Cross.
Cross wants to clinch up but Custard keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Custard is defended easily by Cross.
As Custard tries to get set, Cross tries to push him back and clinch up but Custard manages to avoid the attempt.
Custard misses with a takedown #CL#
and Cross moves into the clinch.
Custard throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Custard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Cross tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cross tries a head kick but it misses.
Cross misses with a takedown
and Custard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cross thinking.
Cross doesn't manage to clinch there - Custard circles away.
Cross keeps the fight on the outside.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Custard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Custard tries to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cross misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Custard looks for the body kick but Cross saw that one coming.
Cross is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Custard.
Philip Cross is winning the standup battle so far.
Cross misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Cross dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Custard shoots in looking for a takedown but Cross manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Custard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Custard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cross changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cross looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Custard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cross, pushing him back against the cage.
Custard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Custard is looking to take this one to the mat.
Philip Cross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arcadius Custard.#BC#
Cross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cross is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Custard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Custard looks to move away, Cross throws a big counter combo but Custard just gets out of the way.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Cross.
Philip Cross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Custard doesn't manage to clinch there - Cross circles away.
#CL#
Cross moves into the clinch.
Custard with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Philip Cross has been cut.
Custard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cross is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Custard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Cross manages to pull guard.
Custard would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cross has Custard pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Custard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cross trying to keep a closed guard but Custard is proving a slippery customer.
Custard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Custard with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Cross is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cross throws a head kick but Custard moves out of range.
Custard shoots in for a takedown but Cross shows good takedown defense. #T3#
Custard misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Cross counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Cross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cross. Custard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cross leaves Custard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cross appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Custard takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CL2#
Custard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cross, pushing him back against the cage.
Cross is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cross with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T4#
Custard is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cross to keep the fight standing.
Cross is pressed up against the cage. Custard has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cross down to the mat. Cross avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cross shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Custard but Custard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Custard misses with a head kick.
Custard doesn't manage to clinch there - Cross circles away.
Cross drops down looking for a counter takedown but Custard sprawls and moves away.
Cross moves in looking to clinch but Custard pushes him off.
Nice sprawl there from Cross as Custard shoots in.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cross keeps the fight on the outside.
Cross seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Arcadius Custard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Philip Cross is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cross throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philip Cross showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cross 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philip Cross!
Arcadius Custard was interviewed post fight and said 'Big thanks for my family, friends and fans for all the support they give me.
Respect for my opponent for the good fight.
See you all soon!'. |
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Event:
Highland 7
Date: Mar 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Barnett swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Cross counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cross won't allow Barnett to get back to his feet.
Cross is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barnett is looking to stand up but Cross isn't so interested in that idea.
Barnett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cross throwing strikes from guard but Barnett blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T1#
Barnett swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Cross counters by clinching up. #BC#
Cross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Cross closes the distance and clinches.
Cross content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC#
Cross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barnett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barnett misses with a hook.
Barnett blocks a head kick by Cross.
Buddy Barnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnett. Cross does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Cross shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Barnett napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Barnett defending against the ground and pound. #SUB#
Cross working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cross wants to control but Barnett is keeping him busy.
Barnett is looking to get back to his feet here but Cross is keeping cool and he's managed to take Barnett's back.
Even with his hooks in, Cross manages to miss with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Barnett defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cross's arms. #T3#
I would not like to be Barnett right now.
Barnett trying to get back to his feet but Cross is in full control for now.
Cross has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Barnett's body.
Cross throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cross somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Barnett is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Cross seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Barnett covering up well under a series of strikes from Cross.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnett is trying to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Cross dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Cross instigates a clinch.
Barnett wants to get back to striking at distance but Cross won't allow it.
Barnett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cross has him pressed against the cage.
Cross blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barnett wants to break free but Cross has control.
Barnett has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Barnett is trying to push Cross away but Cross has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cross keeps control of Barnett as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Cross manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross throws a hook to the side of Barnett's head but Barnett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cross tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnett connects with the punch.
Barnett throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot lands for Barnett.#T1#
Cross ducks right into an uppercut from Barnett. #CL#
Cross pushes Barnett up against the cage in a clinch.
Barnett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barnett has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Cross pulls guard.
Barnett has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cross is proving hard to escape from.
Cross not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnett stops Cross from standing up.
Cross is looking to stand back up but Barnett counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cross.
Cross keeping control of the position. #T2#
Barnett prevents Cross from standing back up.
Cross could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cross keeping hold of Barnett's head, controlling as best he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A right-left combo lands from Barnett.
Nice jab there from Barnett.
Cross is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnett can do to turn this around?
Cross plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#TD#
Cross closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cross lands in his opponent's guard.
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!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cross accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Cross won't allow Barnett to get back to his feet.
Barnett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cross.
Cross trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cross has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barnett wants to stand and escape but Cross is having none of it.
Cross wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Barnett is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cross is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cross fails with a takedown attempt.
Cross gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barnett.
Barnett moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cross takes one on the button.
A combination from Barnett does no damage.
Cross avoids the body shot from Barnett.
Barnett misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cross goes for a double leg but Barnett avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barnett continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cross keeps control of Barnett as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barnett wants to break free but Cross has control.
Barnett is looking to break free of the clinch but Cross has double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buddy Barnett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Barnett scores with a decent looking hook.
Barnett lands a head shot.
Barnett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cross shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barnett pinned against the cage. Barnett gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barnett lands a lovely overhand right.
Cross has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barnett finds it's way round the side to connect with Cross's head.
Barnett defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Barnett.
Philip Cross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnett. Cross does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barnett misses with a hook
#CL#
and Cross counters by moving into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Cross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Barnett lands with a cross.
Barnett cracks Cross with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC2#Cross is rocked!
Cross gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Barnett gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Cross is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buddy Barnett!
Buddy Barnett seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Cross throws a head kick that misses.
Finlayson jabs Cross to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cross takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Finlayson stuffs the takedown attempt from Cross. Cross gets slowly back to his feet.
Cross moves in looking to clinch but Finlayson pushes him off.
It seemed like Finlayson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finlayson lands a nice shot that snaps Cross's head back.
#CUT2#It looks like Philip Cross has been cut.
Cross wants to clinch up but Finlayson keeps it at a distance.
Finlayson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Finlayson avoids the head kick by Cross.
Finlayson steps in with a hook that catches Cross right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Finlayson follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Cross looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Torhte Finlayson! |
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