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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Saul Pousa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Nilton Alves!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Pousa moves into range and clinches up with Alves.
Alves gets underhooks to prevent Pousa's takedown attempt.
Pousa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alves fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pousa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alves wants to counter with a clinch but Pousa pushes him away.#CL#
Pousa clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Pousa lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pousa (2) vs (0) Alves#SUB#
Pousa drops back looking for a leg! Alves is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alves manages to kick Pousa off! Pousa jumps back into Alves's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Alves pushes a forearm under Pousa's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Pousa is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nilton Alves!
A relieved looking Nilton Alves thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ricky Bobby! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Saul Pousa!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Pousa clinches. #TD2#
Pousa has hold of one of Bobby's legs. Bobby is fighting the takedown attempt but Pousa gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bobby (0) vs (2) Pousa
Pousa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pousa wants to control from the top but Bobby keeps moving.
Bobby trying to control the position.
Bobby really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Bobby working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pousa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pousa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bobby wants to sweep here but Pousa controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pousa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1##SUB#
Bobby looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Bobby escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pousa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Pousa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bobby manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pousa has Bobby in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bobby (2) vs (2) Pousa
Bobby content to stall in guard here.
Bobby tries to free his leg and advance position but Pousa is retaining full guard. #T2##SUB#
Bobby thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bobby trying to control the position from guard on top but Pousa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Pousa has his foot on Bobby's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bobby works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bobby trying to control but Pousa is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pousa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bobby can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bobby trying to control the position from guard on top but Pousa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Pousa looking to control but Bobby passes into half guard.
Pousa is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Pousa is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Bobby is tapping! Great win for Pousa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Saul Pousa! |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tadahiro Nomura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Saul Pousa!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Nomura moves into the clinch successfully.
Nomura is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pousa is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Nomura has hold of one of Pousa's legs. Pousa is fighting the takedown attempt but Nomura gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nomura (2) vs (0) Pousa#SUB2#
Nomura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pousa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nomura has managed to get both his arms back between Pousa's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Pousa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Pousa has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Nomura doesn't defend quickly enough and Pousa has managed to lock this one up! Can Nomura escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Pousa on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Saul Pousa! |
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Event:
Slavic FL 34 Takeda - White
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Pousa throws a body punch but Abdul moves out of range.
Abdul lands with an uppercut that bounces Pousa off the cage and back into range.
Abdul swinging wildly here.
Jab, jab by Abdul - just one landing. #TD2#
Abdul shoots in and bounces Pousa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Pousa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Abdul has passed into half guard!
Pousa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Abdul with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Pousa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abdul can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Pousa looking to control but Abdul passes into half guard.
Pousa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Abdul on the ground.#SUB#
Pousa actively working from the bottom here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Abdul connects with a nice short shot to Pousa's temple.
Abdul lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Pousa looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Pousa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abdul pulls his head out easily.
Pousa taking some punishment here, with Abdul in his half guard. #T2#
Abdul seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Abdul lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pousa won't allow Abdul to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Abdul has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Pousa defend it? Abdul steps over the head and cranks it - Pousa is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Abdul!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hoosein Abdul!
Hoosein Abdul made sure to mention his sponsor, Warrior's Way in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Pousa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nastula stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pousa lands a jab.
Pousa jabs Nastula right on the nose. Nastula blinks but takes it well.
Saul Pousa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Pousa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nastula did well to prevent Pousa getting side control.
Pousa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pousa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nastula with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pousa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nastula with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nastula works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pousa throwing strikes from guard but Nastula blocks nicely.
Nastula looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pousa is one step ahead there.
Pousa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Pousa lands a couple of digs.
Nastula is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pousa won't allow Nastula to sweep him here.
Nastula keeps trying to improve his position.
Nastula is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nastula preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pousa preventing the sweep.
Pousa throws a big right hand that misses.
Pousa trying to control the position from guard on top but Nastula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nastula looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pousa is one step ahead there.
Nastula trying to strike off his back.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pousa stopping the sweep attempt from Nastula.
Nastula can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pousa controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pousa throws a series of punches but Nastula moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Pousa. Beautiful body shot.
Nastula shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pousa pinned against the cage. Pousa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pousa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pousa punishes Nastula's body with a nice straight punch.
Nastula tries to clinch up.
Nice defenses there by Pousa.
Pousa lunges at Nastula with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nastula's hand. #T3#
Nastula shoots in but no luck this time.
Nastula looks winded!
Pousa works Nastula's body with a nice hook.
Pousa lands a jab.
Nastula avoids the body shot from Pousa.
Pousa digs a good body shot into Nastula's ribs.
Pousa scores with a sloppy right hand. Nastula should have avoided that one.
Nastula moves to clinch but Pousa breaks away
letting Pousa counter with a right hand. #ROC#Nastula is rocked!
A jab from Pousa finds it's way through Nastula's defenses.
Nastula is still on wobbly legs! Can Pousa finish him?
Nice jab there from Pousa.
Pousa scores with a jab. Nastula acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Pousa throws a left that rocks Nastula and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Pousa dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Nastula regain composure!
Nastula tries to buck Pousa off but Pousa is having none of it.#T4#
Pousa landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nastula is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Pousa cracks Nastula with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Pousa is looking to take a break and control but Nastula is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nastula is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Pousa looks up at the clock and then as Nastula takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Pousa smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Nastula seems to have recovered his senses.
Pousa creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Pousa lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Pousa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Pousa swings for the body but Nastula moves out of range.
Nastula steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pousa.
Nastula doesn't manage to clinch there - Pousa circles away.
Nastula takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#TD#
Pousa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pousa working the head and body with strikes.
Pousa drops an elbow to the side of Nastula's head.
Nastula moves into full guard.
Nastula keeping moving, preventing Pousa from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pousa with a nice head shot there.
Pousa throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nastula is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB2#
Nastula is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pousa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pousa has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Pousa with a nice head shot there.
Pousa connects with a couple of short punches.
Pousa throws a big elbow that misses.
Pousa chips away with some ground and pound.
Nastula keeping moving, preventing Pousa from controlling successfully. #T2#
Pousa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pousa wants to control from the top but Nastula keeps moving.
Nastula working a defensive guard here.
Pousa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pousa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pousa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Pousa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pousa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nastula is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pousa throwing strikes but missing.
Pousa preventing the sweep.
Nastula lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Pousa has his foot on Nastula's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nastula works his way back into a safe position though.
Pousa seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T4##SUB2#
Nastula is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Pousa is looking for a triangle but Nastula pushes his legs off easily.
Pousa pulls Nastula in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Pousa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nastula defends well.
Nastula stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pousa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nastula working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Pousa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nastula doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nastula manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Pousa dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nastula throws a body kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Nastula.
Pousa is looking for a counter combo.
Nastula takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nastula.
Pousa staying out of range there.
Pousa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nastula.
Pousa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nastula manages to avoid it.
Pousa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pousa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nastula throws a sloppy head kick and Pousa moves out of range easily.
Nastula fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pousa attempts a counter takedown but Nastula avoids it well and moves away.
Nastula takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pousa lands a jab to the head.
#T1#
Pousa digs a good hook to Nastula's body.
Pousa keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Pousa misses.
Pousa works Nastula's body with a nice hook.
Pousa throws a right and a left that Nastula avoids nicely.
Nastula tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pousa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nastula throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pousa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nastula can do to turn this around?
Pousa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Pousa scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nastula pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pousa lands a nice hook to Nastula's body. Nastula takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nastula tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pousa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nastula somewhat.
Saul Pousa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pawel Nastula.#T2#
Nastula throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pousa digs a good hook to Nastula's body.
#KD#
Pousa drops Nastula with a nice combination! Pousa dives into Nastula's guard, looking to finish!
Nastula tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pousa chips away with some ground and pound.
Nastula keeping moving, preventing Pousa from controlling successfully.
Pousa passes Nastula's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pousa is trying to control. Nastula wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pousa drops an elbow to the side of Nastula's head. #T3#
Pousa trying to control the action but Nastula is working from the bottom.
Nastula gets back to full guard.
Pousa controlling from the top position.
Nastula looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pousa scoring with some ground and pound. #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.
Nastula keeping moving, preventing Pousa from controlling successfully.
Pousa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nastula preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pousa stands up over Nastula, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nastula can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pousa controls the pace.
Pousa chips away with some ground and pound.
Nastula looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pousa is one step ahead there.
Pousa working some strikes from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saul Pousa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pousa 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Pousa! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Pousa cracks Jackson with a good jab.
Pousa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Pousa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pousa.
Pousa sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jackson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jackson pushes Pousa away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pousa gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pousa is chipping away with strikes.
Pousa working the ground and pound from side control.
Pousa looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jackson is avoiding damage well.
Pousa cracks Jackson with a big elbow.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pousa scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jackson to see if he's OK.#T1#
Jackson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Pousa is putting a hurting on Jackson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jackson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pousa is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Pousa lands a big shot there that rocks Jackson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jackson regains half guard.
Jackson wants to control but Pousa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pousa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pousa thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
Pousa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Pousa working over Jackson with some ground and pound. Jackson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pousa working Jackson over with strikes. #ROC#Jackson is rocked!
Jackson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jackson is still in real trouble! Can Pousa finish him?
Pousa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pousa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
Pousa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jackson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pousa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pousa lands a nice short elbow.
Pousa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pousa is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.#T3#
Pousa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pousa working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pousa lands a nice short elbow.
Pousa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pousa working Jackson over with strikes.
Pousa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pousa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pousa lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Jackson! More strikes land and this one is all over! Pousa jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saul Pousa! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Pousa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mattei stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mattei throws an off balance right hand
and Pousa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pousa doesn't manage to clinch there - Mattei circles away.
Mattei misses with a left hand #KD#
and Pousa counters with a crisp one two that drops Mattei! Pousa thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mattei to his feet! Mattei is in big trouble!#ROC#Mattei is rocked!
Mattei ducks into an uppercut from Pousa and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Saul Pousa! |
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