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Event:
WCMMA New York 1
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1# Benoit lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Benoit shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Benoit thuds his right hand into Chugunov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. James Benoit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Good standup being displayed there by Benoit as he connects with a hook. Benoit throws a good cross that connects.
Benoit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chugunov's head. Benoit with a hook. Benoit lands with a hook. Chugunov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Chugunov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1# Benoit swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chugunov attempts a counter takedown but Benoit avoids it well and moves away. Benoit connects with the punch. Benoit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Chugunov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Chugunov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Benoit scores with a jab to the jaw. Benoit connects with a looping right hand.
Benoit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chugunov on the side of the head. Benoit connects with a right hand. Chugunov shakes it off.#T2# Benoit scores with a hook. Benoit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chugunov under the eye. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Chugunov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Chugunov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Benoit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Jab by Benoit. A jab from Benoit finds it's way through Chugunov's defenses. Benoit stuns Chugunov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3# No luck with that takedown attempt from Benoit. Grigoriy Chugunov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Benoit. Good exchange - Benoit coming out on top. Chugunov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Benoit scores with a jab. Chugunov acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Benoit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chugunov in his tracks. Benoit connects with a crisp jab. #T4# Benoit works the jab nicely. Benoit dips to his left and cracks Chugunov with an uppercut! Chugunov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Benoit throws a combination that misses #TD# and Chugunov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chugunov. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Chugunov controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2# Chugunov is sitting in close to Benoit's body. Benoit has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Chugunov is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Chugunov is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Benoit.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). James Benoit! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1##TD2# Smith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chugunov to score an easy takedown into full guard. Chugunov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Smith looking to control.
Chugunov works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard. Smith keeping moving, preventing Chugunov from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chugunov is stalling in the full guard. Chugunov slips nicely into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Chugunov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Smith has hold of Chugunov's hands but Chugunov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Chugunov prevents Smith from improving his position. Chugunov is nestled in close to Smith, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Chugunov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Smith taking some punishment here, with Chugunov in his half guard. Chugunov content to control rather than advance. Smith throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T2# Smith wants to get back to full guard. Smith moves into full guard.
Chugunov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Chugunov controlling from the top position. Chugunov postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow. Chugunov is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Chugunov is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC2#Smith is rocked! Chugunov arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Smith'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 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Grigoriy Chugunov! A less than humble Grigoriy Chugunov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2023 |
#R1# Newton tries to clinch up but Chugunov circles away and keeps his distance.#TD# Chugunov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Chugunov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Chugunov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Newton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Chugunov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Newton! Newton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Newton is in a horrible position here. Chugunov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Chugunov. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Chugunov connects with a bit shot that sees Newton covering up! More strikes from Chugunov and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Chugunov is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grigoriy Chugunov! Grigoriy Chugunov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
#R1##TD# Chugunov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chugunov lands in his opponent's guard. Jeffery avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Chugunov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jeffery is keeping the position for now. Chugunov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Chugunov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jeffery swivels though and keeps the full guard. Chugunov scoring with punches to the head and body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chugunov wants to pass the guard but Jeffery is keeping the position.#SUB2# Jeffery looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chugunov is working Jeffery over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1# Chugunov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2# Chugunov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chugunov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Chugunov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Chugunov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Chugunov is working Jeffery over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Chugunov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Jeffery has momentary wrist control but Chugunov slips an elbow through the middle.#T2# Chugunov works a leg free and moves into half guard. Jeffery on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chugunov lands a nice short elbow. Chugunov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Chugunov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Chugunov scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Chugunov slows the pace down in half guard. Chugunov trying to mount his opponent but Jeffery defends it. Nice strikes from Chugunov there. #T3# Chugunov drops an elbow to the side of Jeffery's head. Chugunov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Chugunov slows the pace down in half guard. Chugunov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Chugunov landing punches. Chugunov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jeffery takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Chugunov with a couple of short strikes.#ROC#Jeffery is rocked! Chugunov dominating with strikes here. Jeffery is still in real trouble! Can Chugunov finish him?#T4# Jeffery is bucking up trying to escape but Chugunov cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Jeffery looks winded! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jeffery keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chugunov looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Jeffery covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grigoriy Chugunov! Grigoriy Chugunov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2022 |
#R1# Rabin scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#It looks like Grigoriy Chugunov has been cut.#TD# Chugunov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Chugunov distracts Rabin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Chugunov landing some decent shots from guard. Chugunov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Rabin wants to stand but Chugunov is controlling the position. Chugunov postures up and lands a big shot to Rabin's brow. Chugunov lands a couple of digs. Chugunov scores with a decent looking elbow strike. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rabin can do anything to dispel that myth. Chugunov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rabin's guard. Rabin tries to kick Chugunov off but Chugunov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Chugunov controlling the action here.#T1# Rabin has hold of Chugunov's hands but Chugunov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Rabin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chugunov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Rabin is looking to escape. Chugunov is nestled in close to Rabin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Chugunov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Chugunov trying to control the pace. Chugunov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Nice strikes from Chugunov there. Chugunov stops Rabin from getting back to his feet.
Rabin has hold of Chugunov's hands but Chugunov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC#Rabin is rocked!#T2# Chugunov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Rabin is still in real trouble! Can Chugunov finish him? Chugunov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rabin looks a forlorn figure.
Rabin is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Chugunov unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Rabin wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Chugunov celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grigoriy Chugunov! In his post fight interview, Grigoriy Chugunov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2022 |
#R1# Chugunov shoots in looking for a takedown but McCockiner Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chugunov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. McCockiner Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chugunov as he avoids it easily. #TD# Chugunov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chugunov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! McCockiner Jr explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Chugunov goes for a double leg but McCockiner Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McCockiner Jr continues to drive forward. McCockiner Jr is trying to push Chugunov away but Chugunov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. McCockiner Jr has had enough of the clinch but Chugunov keeps him there for the moment. Chugunov wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grigoriy Chugunov. That's going to take a lot out of him. McCockiner Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch. 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! Chugunov is looking for a takedown. Chugunov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McCockiner Jr after a bit of a struggle. Chugunov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chugunov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCockiner Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chugunov.
McCockiner Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T1# McCockiner Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
McCockiner Jr can't break the clinch.
Chugunov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McCockiner Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McCockiner Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Chugunov doesn't succeed with the takedown and McCockiner Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. No luck with that takedown attempt from Chugunov. #CL2# McCockiner Jr darts in and clinches Chugunov up against the cage. McCockiner Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chugunov is defending well for now. Chugunov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McCockiner Jr after a bit of a struggle. McCockiner Jr tries to circle away but Chugunov has him pinned against the cage. McCockiner Jr is looking for a takedown. Chugunov tries to score a body lock takedown but McCockiner Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T2# Chugunov stops a takedown attempt from McCockiner Jr.
#TD2# McCockiner Jr pulls guard effortlessly. McCockiner Jr wants to get back to his feet but Chugunov is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Chugunov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. McCockiner Jr keeping moving, preventing Chugunov from controlling successfully. Chugunov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Chugunov trying to control the position from guard on top but McCockiner Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. McCockiner Jr working a defensive guard here.
#T3# McCockiner Jr has momentary wrist control but Chugunov slips an elbow through the middle. McCockiner Jr working a defensive guard here.
Chugunov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McCockiner Jr's head. McCockiner Jr is trying to hold Chugunov in close to prevent damage but Chugunov has managed to pass into half guard.
McCockiner Jr is trying to stand.
Chugunov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. McCockiner Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Chugunov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4# Chugunov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. McCockiner Jr wants to sweep here but Chugunov controlling him for the moment. McCockiner Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Chugunov connects with a couple of short punches. Chugunov landing with the ground and pound. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Chugunov connects with a couple of short punches. Chugunov scores with a decent looking elbow strike. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry McCockiner Jr dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# McCockiner Jr tries to clinch but Chugunov moves out of range. Chugunov darts in looking for a takedown but McCockiner Jr gets double underhooks and turns Chugunov into the cage. McCockiner Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chugunov has him pressed against the cage. McCockiner Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Chugunov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McCockiner Jr is defending well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grigoriy Chugunov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# McCockiner Jr pulls guard effortlessly. Chugunov scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Chugunov trying to control but McCockiner Jr is working from the bottom. Chugunov postures up and lands a big shot to McCockiner Jr's brow. Chugunov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCockiner Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. Chugunov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McCockiner Jr has momentary wrist control but Chugunov slips an elbow through the middle. Chugunov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Chugunov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1# Chugunov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Chugunov is working McCockiner Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. McCockiner Jr is controlling Chugunov's posture. McCockiner Jr wants to stand up but Chugunov is controlling him. Chugunov controls from within his opponent's guard. Chugunov is working McCockiner Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Chugunov is in close to McCockiner Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows. McCockiner Jr being controlled here, momentarily. McCockiner Jr 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. Chugunov passes McCockiner Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Nice strikes from Chugunov there. McCockiner Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chugunov scores with a couple of nice shots. McCockiner Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Ground and pound from Chugunov. Chugunov is looking to stall here but McCockiner Jr recovers full guard. Chugunov distracts McCockiner Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3# Chugunov trying to control the position from guard on top but McCockiner Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. McCockiner Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chugunov controls from within his opponent's guard. Chugunov is in close to McCockiner Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Chugunov sitting in guard, not really doing much. McCockiner Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chugunov is one step ahead there. Chugunov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Chugunov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Chugunov trying to control the position from guard on top but McCockiner Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. McCockiner Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Chugunov 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. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grigoriy Chugunov dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3# Chugunov misses with a takedown and McCockiner Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. McCockiner Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Chugunov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. McCockiner Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chugunov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. McCockiner Jr fails with the takedown. Grigoriy Chugunov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry McCockiner Jr. McCockiner Jr shoots in but Chugunov avoids the takedown attempt easily. Chugunov attempts a counter takedown but McCockiner Jr avoids it well and moves away. McCockiner Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chugunov circles away quickly and effectively. Grigoriy Chugunov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD# Chugunov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Chugunov is standing up over McCockiner Jr. McCockiner Jr looks to escape but Chugunov dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB# McCockiner Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. McCockiner Jr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Chugunov laying and praying for a moment but McCockiner Jr takes advantage and regains half guard. Chugunov works his foot free and advances to mount. #T1# Chugunov raining down shots from the mount!#CUT#It looks like Barry McCockiner Jr has been cut. Chugunov lands a couple of good shots and McCockiner Jr has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Chugunov has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for McCockiner Jr. Chugunov scores with strikes from the back.
#ROC#McCockiner Jr is rocked! Chugunov scores with punches to the body. McCockiner Jr is still in real trouble! Can Chugunov finish him? Chugunov lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns McCockiner Jr.
Chugunov has good solid back control here. #T2# Chugunov scores with punches from the back.
Chugunov lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Chugunov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Chugunov has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for McCockiner Jr. So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Chugunov is working the ground and pound. Can McCockiner Jr escape? Oooh a big shot gets through from Chugunov. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Chugunov lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. Chugunov scoring with big shots to the body. McCockiner Jr is looking for a way out. A despairing look towards the ref and the official steps in to stop the fight. McCockiner Jr was obviously done but didn't want to tap out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grigoriy Chugunov! Grigoriy Chugunov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
#R1##TD# Chugunov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lawrence tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chugunov is in Lawrence's guard. Chugunov working some strikes from top position. Chugunov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Chugunov 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. #SUB2# Lawrence throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chugunov stands up over Lawrence, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Chugunov with a nice head shot there. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chugunov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lawrence's head. Chugunov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Chugunov lands a couple of elbows.#T1# Chugunov controls from within his opponent's guard. Chugunov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2# Lawrence is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Chugunov has his hands clasped together but Lawrence extends and breaks Chugunov's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Lawrence.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dustin Lawrence! |
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