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Event:
RISE 95: Axelsen v Kamara
Date: Sep 02, 2022 |
#R1# Sato misses with a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Sato takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Sato has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Mei scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT#It looks like Ichiro Sato has been cut. Mei lands the left hand. Mei looks to land a combination but Sato avoids it well. Sato scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mei darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Sato takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sato throws a leg kick that is checked and Mei counters with a left right combination that sends Sato crashing to the mat - Mei wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Sato out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chen Mei! |
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Event:
RISE: Fight Night 1
Date: Jul 01, 2022 |
#R1# Sato throws a body shot but no joy. Cejka lands a glancing blow to the side of Sato's head.#CUT#It looks like Ichiro Sato has been cut. Sato on the wrong end of a nice jab. Sato tries to clinch up but Cejka circles away and keeps his distance. Cejka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Cejka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Sato has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. No joy there for Cejka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sato gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cejka. The fight stays on the outside here - Sato looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Cejka misses with an uppercut. Cejka blocks a head kick by Sato.
Cejka throws a body shot but no joy. Sato is looking to slow Cejka down with leg kicks. 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! Cejka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Cejka misses with a straight right. Cejka lands with a straight right. Sato didn't see that one coming. Cejka dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Sato tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cejka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Sato looks to land a right hand but Cejka moved out of range. Cejka throws a series of punches but Sato avoids them all with ease. Sato scores with a spinning back kick! Cejka misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1# Good leg kick by Sato. Cejka throws a nice looking combination but Sato bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Sato motions for Cejka to come forward. Sato throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Cejka avoids a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sato.
Cejka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sato. A telegraphed right hand from Cejka misses the target. Sato showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cejka.
Cejka throws an overhand right that lands on Sato's shoulder, as Sato tries to avoid the shot. Sato misses with a hook. Cejka ducked under it nicely. Sato throws out a leg kick but Cejka moves out of range and Sato only half commits. Cestmir Cejka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sato misses with a wild body shot. Sloppy strikes from Cejka. Those never looked like landing. Sato gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Sato fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cejka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Cejka moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. 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! Cejka thuds his right hand into Sato's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Sato looks to land a combination but Cejka avoids it well. Cejka moves out of range of the body kick from Sato.
#T2# Sato moves out of range as Cejka strikes. Sato takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Cejka connects with a looping right hand.
#ROC#Sato is rocked! Cejka drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Sato's head, knocking him out cold! Cejka is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cestmir Cejka! |
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Event:
RISE 69:
Date: May 22, 2022 |
#R1# Zula misses with a jab to the body
#CL2# and Sato counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Sato working Zula over with knees to the body. Sato with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zula definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Sato unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sato throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sato looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Sato lands a nice knee to the body. Sato tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sato blocks an uppercut.
Sato throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zula blocks it with crossed arms. Sato throws an elbow but it misses.
Sato landing knees to the body.
Sato with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Oumarou Zula has been cut. Sato lands a knee to the head.
Zula is breathing heavily. This has been an exciting period of action! A knee to the head by Sato.
Sato misses with a punch on the inside.
Sato scores with a knee to the head.
Sato has a couple of punches blocked by Zula.
Sato landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T1# Sato with a knee to the head.
Sato connects with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#Zula is rocked! Sato using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Oh Zula is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Sato utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Sato with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sato.
Sato lands a knee to the body.
Zula seems to have got his legs back now. Sato using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sato obliges. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Zula blocks an elbow strike from Sato.
Sato scores a nice knee to the body.
Sato lands a knee to the head.
Zula takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT2#Oumarou Zula's cut is getting worse. Sato landing knees to the body.
Sato landing knees to the body.
Sato putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zula in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Sato using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sato creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2# Sato with a knee to the head.
#TD# Zula manages to pull guard.
Sato trying to control but Zula is working from the bottom. Sato distracts Zula with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sato with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Zula has momentary wrist control but Sato slips an elbow through the middle. Sato is in close to Zula's body, working some short punches and elbows. Sato lands a couple of elbows. Zula working a defensive guard here.
Zula managing to control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Zula throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T3# Sato working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Sato makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Zula working a defensive guard here.
Sato lands a couple of digs. Sato wants to control from the top but Zula keeps moving. Sato cracks Zula with a solid left hand. Sato with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Sato is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Sato being controlled here momentarily. Sato trying to control but Zula is working from the bottom. #T4# Sato arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Zula's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ichiro Sato! |
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Event:
SENSEI FC 17
Date: Mar 26, 2022 |
#R1##CL# White clinches up with Sato and pushes him back against the cage. White avoiding damage as Sato throws knees to the body.
White lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. White lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sato backwards. Sato tries to land a knee to the head but White blocks with his arms.
Sato tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
White misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from White. Sato tries to land a knee to the head but White blocks with his arms.
White misses with a punch to the body.
White scores with a shot to the side of Sato's head. Sato tries a knee to the head but White blocks it.
Sato with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sato misses with a knee to the head. White lands a left hand.
White is leaning against Sato and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A shot in the inside from White. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A hook to the body from White.
White working some nice short punches in the clinch. Sato tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sato's coach down at Gym Goroshi London was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sato's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Sato misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from White.
A short uppercut from White. #T1##BC# White breaks from the clinch.
White avoids a punch combination nicely.
White looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL# White closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Sato tries a knee to the head but White blocks it.
Sato tries to land a knee to the head but White blocks with his arms.
White pushes Sato back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. White lands a shoulder strike. Sato tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sato tries to land knees in the clinch but White avoids the damage to the body. Sato tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and White avoids it. White scores with a shoulder strike. White lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sato. A quick uppercut on the inside from White. Sato with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC# White escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL# White has managed to clinch.
Sato lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#It looks like Fredrik White has been cut. A short uppercut from White. #T2# White lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sato backwards. Sato throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but White blocks it with crossed arms. Sato looking to throw knees to the head but White is blocking nicely.
Sato looking to throw knees to the head but White is blocking nicely.
White can't find room to land a body shot as Sato controls the action.
White is leaning against Sato and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Sato looks winded! White pushes Sato back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by White. White scores with a nice hook to the head. White lands with a short punch from the clinch.
White scores with a shot to the side of Sato's head. A right hand to the body from White.
Sato tries to land knees in the clinch but White avoids the damage to the body. #BC# White's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Sato throws a push kick but White slaps the foot to one side. Sato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL# White closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. White lands an uppercut. White slows down the pace here.
#T3# White scores with a shot to the side of Sato's head. White lands a nice shot to the body. #BC# White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. White looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Sato misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sato will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sato fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but White avoids it really well and circles away. Sato throws an off balance right hand
and White connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A slow jab from Sato misses its intended target. Sato misses with a head kick.
White connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Sato! He's out on his feet! White rushes in and drops Sato with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Fredrik White! In his post fight interview, Fredrik White started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
SENSEI FC Extra 1
Date: Mar 04, 2022 |
#R1# Sato throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nainggolan. Nainggolan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Nainggolan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sato checks it well. Nainggolan ducks under a wild hook from Sato. Sato pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. An inside leg kick from Nainggolan misses. Nainggolan looks to throw the jab but Sato is out of range. A bone on bone clash there as Nainggolan blocks the leg kick.
Sato avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Nainggolan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nainggolan moves out of range as Sato throws a body kick.
Sato misses with a head kick.
Sato will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Sato looks to land a body kick but Nainggolan moved away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nainggolan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sato. That's going to slow Nainggolan down. Nainggolan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Sato misses with a head kick.
A solid body kick from Sato. 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!#CL# Sato gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1# Nainggolan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sato with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sato missing with knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that Sato has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. Sato with a knee to the head.
Sato misses with a knee to the head. Sato utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#TD2# Nainggolan gets control of Sato's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nainggolan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Nainggolan looks winded! Sato wants to control from the top but Nainggolan keeps moving. Sato scoring with some ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sato lands a couple of digs. Sato wants to control from the top but Nainggolan keeps moving. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nainggolan is on top in guard.
#REVB##T2# Nainggolan stopping the sweep attempt from Sato. Nainggolan trying to control but Sato is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nainggolan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Nainggolan wants to stand but Sato has his arm trapped. Sato tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nainggolan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Sato is working hard here to advance position.#T3# Nainggolan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sato keeps working. Sato is looking to reverse the position. Sato might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Sato tries to strike from the bottom but misses. Sato is being controlled here. Sato gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Nainggolan trying to control the action but Sato is working from the bottom. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Nainggolan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Sato tries to roll over but Nainggolan keeps him under control.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Sato throws a solid leg kick but Nainggolan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sato. Nainggolan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sato was well out of range. Poor timing from Nainggolan. Sato is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nainggolan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sato. Nainggolan blocks a low kick nicely. Sato takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Nainggolan scores with a head kick.
Sato misses with a body kick. Sato looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nainggolan is fending him off so far but Sato persists. Nope, Nainggolan circles away and we're back to standing. 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 Ichiro Sato will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Sato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nainggolan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL# Nainggolan gets tackled into the cage by Sato. Sato maintains the clinch. Sato throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nainggolan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sato obliges. Sato with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sato looking to throw knees to the head but Nainggolan is blocking nicely.
Sato misses with a knee strike.
#BC2# Nainggolan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ichiro Sato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Nainggolan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. With the fighters up against the cage, Nainggolan throws an elbow but misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sato throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nainggolan blocks it with crossed arms. Nainggolan prevents a body shot from Sato. Sato looking to throw knees to the head but Nainggolan is blocking nicely.
Nainggolan is trying to force a seperation but Sato has the dominant position. Sato tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sato looking to throw knees to the head but Nainggolan is blocking nicely.
#T1# Sato with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sato throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sato with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sato misses with a body punch.
#TD2# Nainggolan manages to pull guard.
Nainggolan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sato is one step ahead there. Sato works a leg free and moves into half guard. Nainggolan regains full guard. Nicely done. Sato working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nainggolan's head. Sato trying to control but Nainggolan is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Nainggolan working for a triangle but Sato defends it easily.
#T2# Sato trying to control the position from guard on top but Nainggolan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Sato scoring with punches to the head and body. Sato trying to control the position from guard on top but Nainggolan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SU# Sato stands up from guard. Let's bang! Sato missing with a left hand there. Nainggolan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Sato throws a head kick but Nainggolan moves out of range.
Nainggolan flicks out a counter leg kick but Sato steps away. Nainggolan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Sato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nainggolan throws out the jab. Nainggolan misses with a low kick. Sato blocks a head kick by Nainggolan.
Sato tries for a takedown but Nainggolan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Nainggolan tries to score with a low kick but Sato moves his leg out of the way. Nainggolan misses with a low kick. Sato avoids the head kick by Nainggolan.
#CL# Sato moves into range and clinches up with Nainggolan. Sato throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sato tries to land a knee to the head but Nainggolan blocks with his arms.
Nainggolan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4# Sato tries to land a knee to the head but Nainggolan blocks with his arms.
Nainggolan is trying to break the clinch but Sato has him pressed against the cage. Sato throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nainggolan blocks it with crossed arms. Sato with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sato throws a punch but it's blocked by Nainggolan. Nainggolan avoiding damage as Sato throws knees to the body.
Sato lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sato tries a knee to the head but Nainggolan blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nainggolan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Sato landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#TD2# Nainggolan gets control of Sato's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nainggolan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Sato has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Nainggolan keeping moving, preventing Sato from controlling successfully. Nainggolan looking for a sweep. Not yet Nainggolan, not yet. Nainggolan is breathing heavily. Sato trying to control but Nainggolan is working from the bottom. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ichiro Sato dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Sato steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nainggolan.#CL2# Nainggolan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Ichiro Sato has scored more points in the clinch so far. Knees to the body from Sato.
Sato lands a nice knee to the body. Sato connects with a knee to the head.
Sato connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nainggolan's face.
Sato landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nainggolan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sato is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Sato with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sato lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sato lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#ROC#Nainggolan is rocked! Sato has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Nainggolan - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Sato, and another! Nainggolan is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Ichiro Sato! |
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Event:
SENSEI FC 11
Date: Feb 12, 2022 |
#R1# McAlroy throws a good cross that connects.
McAlroy throws a body shot but no joy. Sato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McAlroy.
McAlroy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sato on the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Ichiro Sato has been cut. Sato fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McAlroy checks it well. A big left from McAlroy misses. McAlroy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sato was well out of range. Poor timing from McAlroy. McAlroy throws a right and a left that both miss. Sato has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. A decent looking cross lands there for McAlroy. McAlroy misses with a hook. Sato ducked under it nicely. Bert McAlroy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sato ducks under a wild hook from McAlroy. Sato slips a jab from McAlroy. McAlroy throws a body shot but no joy. McAlroy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC#Sato is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! McAlroy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sato is still on wobbly legs! Can McAlroy finish him? McAlroy cracks Sato with a left hook right on the temple and Sato goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! McAlroy lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Sato is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bert McAlroy! |
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Event:
SENSEI FC 6
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
#R1# Sato fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dahl looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Sato is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Dahl misses with a takedown attempt - Sato sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Dahl looks for a takedown but Sato sprawls well. Sato chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dahl shoots in and drives through. Sato sprawls well. Ichiro Sato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vernik Dahl. Sato lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dahl moves away from the strike by Sato. Sato chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dahl shoots in looking for a takedown but Sato manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dahl's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#KD# Sato lands a big head kick that sends Dahl tumbling to the mat! Sato takes a step backwards and waves Dahl back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Dahl is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Vernik Dahl has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! Sato ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Dahl is still on wobbly legs! Can Sato finish him? Sato stuns Dahl with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Dahl looks winded! Sato buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sato drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Dahl's head, knocking him out cold! Sato is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ichiro Sato! |
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