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Event:
CDFC 16: Havoc vs Koloa
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Usman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Christ fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Usman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Usman throws a hook but Christ blocks it.
Usman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christ lands a head shot.
Usman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christ misses with a looping left.
Jackson Christ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Usman misses.
A jab from Christ finds it's way through Usman's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman moves out of range as Christ strikes.
The crowd cheers as Christ lands an impressive looking overhand right. Usman doesn't seem phased though.
A telegraphed right hand from Usman misses the target.
Usman throws a series of punches but Christ moves out of range.
Christ was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Christ looks to land a left hand but Usman moved out of range nicely.
Christ throws a hook to the side of Usman's head but Usman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christ has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Usman walks into a left hand.
Christ misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Usman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Christ misses with a right hand
and Usman counters with a straight right hand.
Christ misses with a hook to the body
letting Usman counter with a right hand.
Christ throws a lazy uppercut
and Christ takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Christ rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Usman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Christ throws a poor cross that misses
and Usman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Christ tests Usman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Christ throws a poor cross that misses
and Usman counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christ rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Usman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Christ on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Christ is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Christ throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Usman counters with a nice uppercut.
Christ cracks Usman with an open hand slap.#CUT#It looks like Kamaru Usman has been cut.
Christ displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Usman throws out the jab.
Christ falls off balance throwing a combination
and Usman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Usman ducks under a wild hook from Christ.
Christ throws a lazy right hand but Usman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Usman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A big right from Christ misses.
Christ fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Usman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Nice cross by Christ.
Christ misses the shot to the body.
Christ lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Usman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christ.
A little jabbing left from Usman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Usman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big right from Christ misses.
Usman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Christ with a body shot.
Christ connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Usman lands with a right hand.
Christ throws a hook but Usman blocks it.
Christ misses the shot to the body.
Usman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Usman slips a straight right by Christ.#T4#
Christ throws a poor cross that misses
and Usman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christ misses with a looping left.
Christ throws an overhand right that lands on Usman's shoulder, as Usman tries to avoid the shot.
Christ takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Christ is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Christ misses with an uppercut.
Christ throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Usman.
Christ throws a body punch but Usman moves out of range.
Christ jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Usman throws out a counter right but Christ avoids it with no problem.
Some wild striking there from Christ.
Christ swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Christ dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kamaru Usman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Usman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Christ in his tracks.
Christ lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Usman backs up against the cage.
Christ catches Usman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Usman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Christ throws a poor cross that misses
and Usman counters with a straight right hand.
Christ catches Usman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Usman misses the shot to the body.
Christ is looking to counter punch.
Usman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christ throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Usman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slow jab from Christ misses its intended target.
Usman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Christ with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Usman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Christ was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Usman.
Christ looks to land a left hand but Usman moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Usman misses the shot to the body.
Usman with a nice cross.
Usman misses with a wild body shot.
Christ swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch combination from Christ misses.
Usman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Usman slips under a jab.
Usman staying out of range there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Usman might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Christ has got the better of the exchanges.
Christ lands a head shot.
Christ throws a hook to the side of Usman's head but Usman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Usman throws a hook to the side of Christ's head but Christ sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Christ was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Usman.
Usman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christ.
Usman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Christ cracks Usman with an open hand slap.#T2#
Usman slips under a jab from Christ.
Usman slips under a jab from Christ.
Usman throws out a counter right but Christ avoids it with no problem.
Jackson Christ is winning the standup battle so far.
Usman throws a hook but Christ blocks it.
Christ misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Usman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Usman misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christ slips under a jab from Usman.
A shot to the body from Christ misses
and Usman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Christ throws an off balance right hand
and Usman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Usman blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Usman! But no joy.
Christ misses with a looping right.#T3#
Usman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Usman has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Christ throws an overhand right that lands on Usman's shoulder, as Usman tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Usman misses.
Christ looks to score with a jab to the body but Usman is just out of range.
Usman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Usman looks to throw the jab but Christ is out of range.
Usman ducks under a wild hook from Christ.
Christ tries to bum rush Usman with a series of wild strikes but Usman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Usman loads up on a big right hand but Christ slips the punch.
Christ ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Christ was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Usman.
Christ is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Usman.
A little jabbing left from Usman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Christ throws a lazy uppercut
and Usman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
Christ throws a lazy uppercut
and Usman counters with a stiff right hand.
Christ misses with an uppercut.
Usman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christ.
Christ throws a predictable looking body shot
and Usman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christ throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christ lands a slapping body shot.
Christ throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Usman to counter with a crisp jab.
Usman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christ.
Christ takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Christ moves away from the strike by Usman.
Christ misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jackson Christ will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kamaru Usman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Christ misses with an uppercut
and Usman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Christ throws a jab but it's blocked by Usman.
A nice side step and Usman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A punch lands to the side of Christ 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Christ will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Christ thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Christ throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christ lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christ misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Usman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Christ throws an off balance right hand
enabling Usman to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Christ dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Christ swings widly with a right hand
and Usman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christ throws an off balance right hand
and Christ takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Christ is rocked!
Christ throws a poor cross that misses
and Usman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Usman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Christ under the eye.
Oh Christ is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Christ misses with a left hand
and Usman counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kamaru Usman!
During a confident post fight interview, Kamaru Usman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CDFC 10: Biko vs Cortez
Date: Dec 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Ray throws a lazy right hand but Usman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Usman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Usman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Usman throws a body punch but Ray moves out of range.
Ray misses with a hook
and Usman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ray misses with a left hand
and Usman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ray thows a body kick. Usman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Usman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ray.
Good work by Usman as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Usman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ray.
That kick from Ray tenderised Usman's leg. Usman is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Ray.
Ray fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Usman is out of range.
Ray looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ray.
Ray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Ray misses with a kick to the body
and Usman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Usman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Usman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Usman works Ray's body with a nice hook.
Ray throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Ray.
Ray on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ray looks to throw a body kick
and Usman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Usman scores with a punch to the head.
Usman walks into a jab.
Ray misses with a left hand
and Usman counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ray misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ray throws a leg kick
and Usman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Ray is rocked!#T2#
Ray throws a head kick that misses
and Usman counters with a big right hand! Oh Ray is in trouble here! Usman follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kamaru Usman!
An out of breath Kamaru Usman 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:
CDFC 5:Tarver vs Goff
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Usman lands a jab to Magomedsharipov's midsection.
Magomedsharipov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Usman avoids it really well and circles away.
Usman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A left lands for Usman.#CUT2#It looks like Abubakar Magomedsharipov has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedsharipov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Usman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Magomedsharipov scrambles back to his feet.
Magomedsharipov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Nice shot by Usman.
Usman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedsharipov was well out of range. Poor timing from Usman.
Magomedsharipov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Usman lands with a shot to the body. #KD2#
Usman lands a left and a right that send Magomedsharipov crashing to the mat, dazed. Usman thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Magomedsharipov is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Usman cracks Magomedsharipov with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kamaru Usman!
A very excited looking Kamaru Usman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Usman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grey fails to land with a series of punches.
Usman works Grey's body with a nice hook.
A big right from Usman misses.
As Usman looks to move away, Grey throws a big counter combo but Usman just gets out of the way.
Grey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dustin Grey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Usman just misses with a punch to the body.
Grey throws a series of punches but Usman avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grey shoots in looking for a takedown but Usman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Grey clinches with his opponent.
Grey manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD#
Grey has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Usman uses from the top position. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grey is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grey stays in close to Usman's body and controls the position.
Grey pushing down on Usman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Grey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Grey seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SU#
Grey decides to stand up. #T2#
Grey pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Usman back to the cage. Grey follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#It looks like Kamaru Usman has been cut.#CL#
Grey darts in and clinches Usman up against the cage.
Grey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Usman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Grey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Usman after a bit of a struggle.
Usman is trying to pull guard but Grey has him pressed against the cage.
Grey is trying to pull guard but Usman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dustin Grey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Usman tries to break the clinch but Grey is controlling the position. #T3#
Usman can't find room to land a body shot as Grey controls the action.
Usman trying to stall but Grey improves his position.
Usman tries to work over Grey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Usman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grey smiles and moves away.
Usman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grey moves away.
Grey scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Usman lands a right hook to the body.
#TD#
Grey manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Usman on his heels. He'll look to pass Usman's guard now, I'm sure.
Grey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Grey passes into half guard.
Usman pushes Grey off but Grey dives into side control.
#T4#
Grey is staying tight to Usman's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Grey seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Usman for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Grey tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grey content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Grey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kamaru Usman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Grey lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dustin Grey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Usman stuffs the takedown.
Grey shoots in and drives through. Usman sprawls well.#CL#
Grey has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grey is working for takedown but Usman is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dustin Grey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grey prevents Usman from breaking the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Grey.
Usman is trying to pull guard but Grey has him pressed against the cage.
Usman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD#
Grey pulls Usman into guard.
#T1#
Usman is fighting to break Grey's control of his arms but Grey is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Usman preventing the sweep.
Grey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Grey throwing strikes but missing.
Grey slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Grey wants to pass the guard but Usman is keeping the position.
Grey not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Usman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SU#
Grey gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Usman leaves Grey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Grey ducks right into an uppercut from Usman. #CL#
Grey rushes Usman and presses him up against the cage.
Usman is trying to pull guard but Grey has him pressed against the cage.
Usman has Grey pressed against the cage, preventing Grey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Usman fails to pull guard.
Usman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Grey to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Grey manages to break the clinch.
Usman misses the body punch
and Grey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Grey gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Grey pulls Usman into guard.
#T4#
Grey pulls Usman in to control the position.
Grey continues to stall.#ES#
Grey wriggles free and stands up.
Usman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Usman throws a right and a left that Grey avoids nicely.
Grey changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Usman slaps away a takedown attempt from Grey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Usman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Grey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kamaru Usman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Grey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Grey scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Usman throws a poor cross that misses
and Grey counters with a one-two to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Usman blocks the leg kick.
A nice side step and Usman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Usman stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grey fails to land the takedown.
Usman misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Usman digs a good hook to Grey's body.
Nice sprawl there from Usman as Grey shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dustin Grey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Usman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Usman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grey tries to clinch but Usman moves out of range.
Usman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Usman checks a leg kick.
Grey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kamaru Usman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Grey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Usman throws a counter combo.#CL#
Grey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Usman, pushing him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Grey to work.
#TD#
Grey pulls guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grey is pulling down on Usman's head. It's preventing any offense from Usman, at least for the moment.
Usman throwing strikes from guard but Grey blocks nicely.
Usman wanted to stand there but Grey had control of the position. #T3##ES#
Grey uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Grey wants to clinch up but Usman keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Usman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Usman can do to turn this around?#CL#
Grey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Usman, pushing him back against the cage.
Come on Grey - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Grey is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Grey breaks the clinch.
Usman throws a body punch but Grey moves out of range.
Grey throws a big counter combination but Usman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Usman lands a nice shot that snaps Grey's head back.
#T4#
Usman cracks Grey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Usman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Grey.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Usman misses with a right hand #CL#
and Grey moves into the clinch.
Grey is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Usman is defending well.
Usman tries a body shot but Grey blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Grey blocks a body shot from Usman.
Dustin Grey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grey prevents a body shot from Usman.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dustin Grey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grey 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dustin Grey!
Dustin Grey thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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