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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2021 |
#R1# Kunimitsu tries to score with a low kick but Nkrumah moves his leg out of the way. Kunimitsu throws a jab when Nkrumah was well out of range. Nkrumah lands with an uppercut that bounces Kunimitsu off the cage and back into range.#TD# Kunimitsu shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Kunimitsu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nkrumah knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Well, if Kunimitsu 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.
Kunimitsu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Kunimitsu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kunimitsu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nkrumah defending well though. #T1# Nkrumah regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kunimitsu . Kunimitsu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nkrumah swivels though and keeps the full guard. Kunimitsu throwing strikes but missing. Kunimitsu connects with a couple of short punches. Kunimitsu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Kunimitsu stops Nkrumah from standing up. Kunimitsu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Kunimitsu throwing strikes but missing. Kunimitsu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Kunimitsu chips away with some ground and pound. Kunimitsu throws a big right hand that misses. Kunimitsu throws a big elbow that misses. Kunimitsu throwing strikes but missing. #T3# Kunimitsu landing some decent shots from guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nkrumah can do anything to dispel that myth. Kunimitsu postures up in Nkrumah's guard and throws a big left but Nkrumah blocks it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kunimitsu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Kunimitsu working some strikes from top position.#SU# Kunimitsu decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Kunimitsu ducks right into an uppercut from Nkrumah. #TD# Kunimitsu looking to score a takedown here. Nkrumah is defending well but Kunimitsu drives through and ends up in Nkrumah's guard. Nkrumah being controlled here, momentarily. #T4# Kunimitsu postures up in Nkrumah's guard and throws a big left but Nkrumah blocks it. Kunimitsu throwing strikes but missing. Kunimitsu controlling from the top position. Kunimitsu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nkrumah works some decent striking defense from the bottom. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kunimitsu stops Nkrumah from standing up. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshimitsu Kunimitsu dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Jab by Nkrumah.#TD# Kunimitsu is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nkrumah's half guard. Kunimitsu slips a nice elbow through Nkrumah's hands, connecting with Nkrumah's forehead. Kunimitsu lands with a punch from half guard. Kunimitsu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Kunimitsu missing with the ground and pound from half guard. We've been informed that Nkrumah has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kunimitsu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Kunimitsu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Kunimitsu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1# Kunimitsu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Kunimitsu winds up and cracks Nkrumah with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Kunimitsu controlling the action here. Kunimitsu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nkrumah with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Kunimitsu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nkrumah can do to turn this around? Kunimitsu controlling the action here. Kunimitsu missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2# Kunimitsu looks to land a strike but Nkrumah avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Kunimitsu is in close to Nkrumah's body, working some short punches and elbows. Kunimitsu wants to pass the guard but Nkrumah is keeping the position. Kunimitsu with a flurry of punches that miss. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kunimitsu 's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Kunimitsu postures up in Nkrumah's guard and throws a big left but Nkrumah blocks it. Kunimitsu controls from within his opponent's guard. Kunimitsu looking to pass the guard. #T3# Kunimitsu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Kunimitsu 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. Kunimitsu trying to control but Nkrumah is working from the bottom. Kunimitsu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD# Kunimitsu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kunimitsu lands in his opponent's guard.#T4# Kunimitsu scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Kunimitsu cracks Nkrumah with a solid left hand. Kunimitsu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nkrumah works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Nkrumah wants to get back to his feet but Kunimitsu is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Kunimitsu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kunimitsu stays in close to Nkrumah's body and controls the position. Kunimitsu is in close to Nkrumah's body, working some short punches and elbows. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshimitsu Kunimitsu 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# Kunimitsu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Kunimitsu fails with the takedown. Kunimitsu needs to keep his hands up - Nkrumah had a free shot at his head there. Nkrumah listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Good exchange - Nkrumah coming out on top. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kunimitsu . Nkrumah is looking for the big counter here. Kunimitsu misses with a combination
and Nkrumah counters with a lovely straight right hand! Kunimitsu with a poor takedown and Nkrumah counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD# Kunimitsu gets the takedown into side control. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB# Kunimitsu is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Nkrumah is trying to escape and Kunimitsu transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Nkrumah is forced to tap! Nice work there by Kunimitsu ! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yoshimitsu Kunimitsu ! An out of breath Yoshimitsu Kunimitsu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2021 |
#R1# A lazy left from Heisenberg finds it's target. Heisenberg misses with a wild body shot. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC# Nkrumah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nkrumah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heisenberg. Sloppy strikes from Heisenberg. Those never looked like landing. Nkrumah connects with a looping right hand.
Nkrumah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg lands with a right hand. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nkrumah, as that shot connected.
Nkrumah lands a jab to Heisenberg's midsection. 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! Heisenberg throws a series of punches but Nkrumah avoids them all with ease. Nkrumah was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Nkrumah throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CL# Nkrumah has Heisenberg up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1# Nkrumah keeps control of Heisenberg as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC# Nkrumah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A low kick from Heisenberg is predictable there letting Nkrumah counter with a right hand. Nkrumah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heisenberg. Nkrumah tries to clinch up but Heisenberg circles away and keeps his distance. Heisenberg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Nkrumah drops his hands momentarily and Heisenberg takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Nkrumah lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nkrumah.#CL# Nkrumah clinches up with Heisenberg and pushes him back against the cage. Heisenberg tries to break the clinch but Nkrumah is controlling the position. Heisenberg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nkrumah has him pressed against the cage.#BC# Nkrumah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Heisenberg takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Nkrumah tries to clinch but fails miserably and Heisenberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Kwame Nkrumah has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nkrumah throws a big shot that misses.#CL# Nkrumah moves into the clinch.#T2##BC# Nkrumah manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Nkrumah misses. Heisenberg throws a counter combo. Heisenberg scores with a sloppy right hand. Nkrumah should have avoided that one. Kwame Nkrumah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Heisenberg swings for the body but Nkrumah moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Nkrumah. Heisenberg attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Heisenberg missing with a left hand there. Nkrumah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Nkrumah pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Heisenberg back to the cage. Nkrumah follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. A looping hook to the body misses from Heisenberg. Nkrumah does a little dance to reset his feet. Nkrumah looks to land a left hand but Heisenberg moved out of range nicely. A nice side step and Heisenberg releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Heisenberg stalks Nkrumah and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nkrumah's face. Nkrumah staggers backwards, shaken. Nkrumah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heisenberg manages to avoid it. Nkrumah misses with a left hand and Heisenberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL# Nkrumah instigates a clinch. #T3# Heisenberg is trying to force a seperation but Nkrumah has the dominant position.#BC2# Heisenberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nkrumah getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Heisenberg drops his hands momentarily and Nkrumah takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Heisenberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nkrumah manages to avoid it. Nkrumah connects with a nice looking jab.
Heisenberg throws a lazy right hand but Nkrumah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nkrumah. Nkrumah is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL# Nkrumah darts in and clinches Heisenberg up against the cage.#BC# Nkrumah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Heisenberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL# Nkrumah takes the fight into the clinch. Nkrumah keeps control of Heisenberg as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Heisenberg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T4# Heisenberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heisenberg is trying to break free. Heisenberg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2# Heisenberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heisenberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nkrumah.
Heisenberg throws a combination that misses and Nkrumah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nkrumah takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Heisenberg does it's job there. Heisenberg lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nkrumah is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Nkrumah fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Nkrumah does it's job there. Heisenberg moves forwards but Nkrumah connects with a nice, crisp jab. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nkrumah is looking to clinch. Nkrumah sizes up Heisenberg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL# Nkrumah rushes Heisenberg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Nkrumah dominated that round. The cut man is working on Kwame Nkrumah's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Heisenberg keeps the fight on the outside. Werner Heisenberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nkrumah avoids the body shot from Heisenberg.
Nkrumah slips a jab from Heisenberg. A little feinted left hand from Nkrumah on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Nkrumah moves out of range of the body kick.#CL# Nkrumah instigates a clinch. #BC# Nkrumah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heisenberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nkrumah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heisenberg.#CL# Nkrumah moves into the clinch.#BC# Nkrumah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nkrumah takes a shot right to the bread basket. Heisenberg lands with a good body shot. Nkrumah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heisenberg. Heisenberg ducks under a wild hook from Nkrumah. Nkrumah moves out of range as Heisenberg strikes.#T1# Nkrumah is looking to clinch but Heisenberg is avoiding it.
Nkrumah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heisenberg. Nkrumah pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL# Nkrumah moves into the clinch.#BC# Nkrumah breaks from the clinch.
Nkrumah lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Heisenberg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nkrumah finds it's way round the side to connect with Heisenberg's head. Nkrumah throws a shot to the body.
Heisenberg jabbing away but nothing is landing. Heisenberg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL# Nkrumah moves into the clinch. Heisenberg is trying to break free. Heisenberg can't break the clinch.
Heisenberg is looking to break free of the clinch but Nkrumah has double underhooks. #BC# Nkrumah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2##KD2# Heisenberg lands a left and a right that send Nkrumah crashing to the mat, dazed. Heisenberg thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Nkrumah is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nkrumah looks to score with a jab to the body but Heisenberg is just out of range. Oh Nkrumah is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL# Nkrumah clinches up against the cage. Nkrumah seems to have got his legs back now. Heisenberg taking a breather. Nkrumah has Heisenberg pressed against the cage, preventing Heisenberg from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC# Nkrumah breaks from the clinch.
Heisenberg throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Nkrumah throws a right and a left that both miss. Heisenberg tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Heisenberg looks to throw the jab but Nkrumah is out of range. Heisenberg attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Heisenberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nkrumah. Nkrumah wants to clinch up but Heisenberg keeps it at a distance.#CL# Nkrumah has closed the distance and engaged Heisenberg in a clinch.
#T3##BC2# Heisenberg breaks from the clinch.
Nkrumah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heisenberg throws a lazy right hand but Nkrumah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Nkrumah was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Heisenberg throws a hook to the side of Nkrumah's head but Nkrumah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Nkrumah tries to clinch up but Heisenberg circles away and keeps his distance. Nkrumah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heisenberg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Heisenberg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Heisenberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Nkrumah. Nkrumah shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Heisenberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nkrumah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heisenberg.
Heisenberg misses with a straight right. Nkrumah takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T4# Nkrumah misses the shot to the body. Nkrumah listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Nkrumah avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Nkrumah blocks a jab. 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! Heisenberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Heisenberg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. That kick from Heisenberg tenderised Nkrumah's leg. Nkrumah is trying to keep his angry face on. Heisenberg throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Nkrumah lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL# Nkrumah closes the distance and clinches. Heisenberg wants to get back to striking at distance but Nkrumah won't allow it.
Nkrumah keeps control of Heisenberg as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Kwame Nkrumah has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC# Nkrumah breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Heisenberg misses its intended target. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Werner Heisenberg will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Kwame Nkrumah's cut. 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##CL# Nkrumah closes the distance and clinches. #BC# Nkrumah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heisenberg swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nkrumah. Heisenberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nkrumah.
Heisenberg looks like he wants to counter punch here. Heisenberg throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nkrumah on the side of the head. Werner Heisenberg seems to be getting the better of the standup. Nkrumah scores with a decent looking hook. Heisenberg takes one to the side of the head.
Nkrumah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heisenberg. Heisenberg misses with an uppercut. Nkrumah saw that one coming. Nkrumah blocks a head kick by Heisenberg.
Nkrumah throws a body shot but no joy. Heisenberg feints a counter leg kick. Heisenberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nkrumah.
Heisenberg works the jab nicely. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL# Nkrumah gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1##BC# Nkrumah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Nkrumah jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Heisenberg finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Nkrumah on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Heisenberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heisenberg misses with a hook to the body
and Nkrumah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL# Nkrumah gets a clinch. Heisenberg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nkrumah has him pressed against the cage. Heisenberg trying to stall but Nkrumah improves his position.
Heisenberg has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC# Nkrumah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heisenberg missing with a left hand there. Nkrumah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Nkrumah appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Nkrumah on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL# Nkrumah moves into the clinch. Heisenberg taking a breather. A frustrated look appears on Heisenberg's face as he tries to break the clinch. Nkrumah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2##BC# Nkrumah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nkrumah lands a nice shot to the body.
Heisenberg slips a jab and a cross from Nkrumah.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nkrumah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Heisenberg misses with a body punch
and Nkrumah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Heisenberg tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Nkrumah seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Nkrumah listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Nkrumah lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nkrumah. Heisenberg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Nkrumah throws a lazy uppercut
and Heisenberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Heisenberg on the wrong end of a nice jab. Nkrumah throws a right hand that misses
and Heisenberg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Heisenberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nkrumah. #T3# Nkrumah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heisenberg scores with a jab to the body. Heisenberg looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Heisenberg jabbing away but nothing is landing. An attempted straight right counter from Nkrumah misses the target. Heisenberg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Heisenberg looks to land a right hand but Nkrumah moved out of range. Heisenberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Heisenberg lands a high kick!
Nkrumah misses with a jab to the body
and Heisenberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Heisenberg misses with a wild body shot. Nkrumah avoids the body shot from Heisenberg.
Nkrumah connects with a right hand. Heisenberg shakes it off. Nkrumah lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nkrumah scores with a decent looking hook. Nkrumah looks to land a left hand but Heisenberg moved out of range nicely. As Nkrumah backs off Heisenberg throws a huge counter combo but Nkrumah manages to avoid it all. Heisenberg misses with an uppercut. Nkrumah tries to clinch up. Heisenberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nkrumah throws a body shot but no joy. Nkrumah throws a right and a left that Heisenberg avoids nicely. A countering left hand to the body from Heisenberg misses. Heisenberg misses with a double jab
and Nkrumah counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Heisenberg thinking. Nkrumah tests Heisenberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD2# Heisenberg lands a big head kick that sends Nkrumah tumbling to the mat! Heisenberg takes a step backwards and waves Nkrumah back to his feet - he wants the finish!
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kwame Nkrumah. I think Nkrumah 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:29 Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kwame Nkrumah! After the fight, Kwame Nkrumah was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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