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Event:
TL Fight Night 24
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Dander misses with a right hand
and Kong counters with a leg kick.
Kong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice combination there by Kong.
Dander is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dander closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kong circles away.
Dander throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kong's waist but Kong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dander off to one side.
King Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philemon Dander.
Dander tries for a takedown but Kong circles away easily
and Kong counters with a straight right hand.
Dander misses the jab.
Kong moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dander with a poor takedown
and Kong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kong stuffs the takedown attempt from Dander. Dander gets slowly back to his feet.
Dander has his takedown stuffed
and Kong counters with a nice uppercut.
Dander looks winded!#T1#
Kong lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Dander goes down and covers up as Kong starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). King Kong! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 18
Date: Aug 26, 2023 |
#R1#
A low kick from Dander misses
and Dander takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Dander closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dander in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dander lands a huge shot from side control! Gibson is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Philemon Dander! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 13
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Holderbaum connects with a solid leg kick.
A combination from Dander does no damage.
Holderbaum fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Holderbaum is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Holderbaum has taken the fight to the clinch.
Holderbaum works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Holderbaum throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Danders head.
Holderbaum lands a nice uppercut.
Dander drops down looking for an ankle pick but Holderbaum pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dander on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dander shoots and misses
and Holderbaum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holderbaum fakes the leg kick and cracks Dander in the body.
Dander is breathing heavily.
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!
Jab from Holderbaum.#CL2#
Holderbaum has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1#
Holderbaum lands with a short shot to the head.
Holderbaum lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Holderbaum.
Holderbaum lands with a light punch inside.
Holderbaum gets underhooks to prevent Dander's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philemon Dander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holderbaum lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Holderbaum.
Holderbaum works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Holderbaum lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dander backwards.
Holderbaum pushes Dander back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holderbaum has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dander seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Holderbaum can turn it around.
Nice body punch from Holderbaum.
Holderbaum works on Dander's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Holderbaum.
A short left from Holderbaum.
Holderbaum is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Holderbaum.
Holderbaum lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dander backwards.
Dander takes a shot to the head.
Holderbaum lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Holderbaum.
Dander's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Holderbaum.
Holderbaum lands a shot to the body.
Holderbaum working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holderbaum gets through Dander's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Holderbaum.
A short right from Holderbaum.
Holderbaum lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Holderbaum lands a right hand.
Holderbaum lands with a left to the head.
Holderbaum lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dander backwards.
Holderbaum scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Holderbaum works on Dander's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holderbaum.
Holderbaum pushes Dander back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Holderbaum softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Holderbaum presses Dander against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Holderbaum lands a hook that snaps the head of Dander backwards.
Holderbaum lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dander.
Still in the clinch, Holderbaum scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Holderbaum lands with a short shot to the head.
Holderbaum softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Holderbaum.
Holderbaum lands a hook that snaps the head of Dander backwards.
A hook to the body from Holderbaum.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holderbaum.
Holderbaum throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Danders head.
A short left from Holderbaum. #ROC2#Dander is rocked!
Holderbaum presses Dander against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oh Dander is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dander's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Holderbaum lands with a light punch inside.
Holderbaum working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Holderbaum pushes Dander against the cage. Holderbaum is working some dirty boxing. Holderbaum pushes off with a quick right hook! Dander goes down! Dander tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Holderbaum moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bertrand Holderbaum!
A victorious Bertrand Holderbaum thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 7
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Nuts ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A combination from Nuts does no damage.
Nuts fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Dander misses the target.
Dander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nuts.
No joy there for Dander, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dander avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dander avoids the body shot from Nuts.
Nuts scores with a one two! Dander had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dander throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nuts.
Dander moves away from the strike by Nuts.
Nuts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dander staying out of range there.
Nuts misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dander misses with an uppercut. Nuts saw that one coming.
Dander throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nuts misses with a hook. Dander ducked under it nicely.
Deez Nuts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nuts throws a series of punches but Dander avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Dander throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nuts sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Dander misses its intended target.
Nuts just misses with a punch to the body.
Nuts misses the shot to the body.
Nuts ducks under a wild hook from Dander.
Nuts will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dander swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dander avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nuts. Dander does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nuts looks to land a left hand but Dander moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Dander on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dander throws a jab when Nuts was well out of range.
Nuts throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Dander closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nuts's guard.
Nuts is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nuts can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Dander postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dander passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nuts is trying to buck Dander off.
Dander definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nuts is not content to let Dander control the position.
Nuts pushes Dander away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dander gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dander will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dander cracks Nuts with a big right hand but Nuts just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Dander works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dander is putting a hurting on Nuts here, landing some big shots from side control.
Nuts takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Nuts pushes Dander away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dander gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dander working the ground and pound from side control.
Nuts looks winded!
Dander lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Nuts is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dander connects with a decent elbow.
Nuts is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dander connects with a decent elbow.
Dander working the ground and pound from side control.
Dander working the body and head with strikes.
Dander working the ground and pound from side control.
Nuts is not content to let Dander control the position. #T4#
Dander cracks Nuts with a big elbow.
Nuts taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nuts taking a bit of punishment here - Dander scoring with strikes.
Dander working the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here as Dander stalls from top position.
Dander has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Dander breaks from Nuts's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Philemon Dander dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nuts misses the shot to the body.
Nuts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dander.
Nuts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nuts throws a body shot but no joy.
Dander swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Dander shoots in and gets a takedown into Nuts's guard.
Nuts wants to get back to his feet but Dander is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dander is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nuts is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dander pushing down on Nuts's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dander is trying to control. Nuts wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dander working over Nuts with some ground and pound. Nuts looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dander is looking to take a break and control but Nuts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Nuts has hold of Dander's hands but Dander slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nuts is staying active underneath Dander, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nuts has hold of Dander's hands but Dander slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dander is trying to control the action in half guard but Nuts is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nuts looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dander lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nuts is staying active underneath Dander, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dander stops Nuts from getting back to his feet.
Dander passes to full mount!
Nuts really wants to buck Dander off and get back to his feet.
Nuts is breathing heavily.#T2#
Dander working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dander is landing with some decent strikes but Nuts is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dander scoring with strikes but Nuts is staying in there.
Nuts is bucking up trying to escape but Dander cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC#Nuts is rocked!
Dander is landing with some decent strikes but Nuts is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nuts is still in real trouble! Can Dander finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dander softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Nuts is out cold! Dander jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Philemon Dander! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1143 Round 4
Date: May 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Dander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Mierda was well out of range. Poor timing from Dander.
De Mierda lands a nice looking body shot.
Dander misses with a few strikes there.
De Mierda moves into range and connects with a jab.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! De Mierda has cracked Dander with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! De Mierda lands another huge swinging hook and Dander tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Dander, before De Mierda can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Loco De Mierda!
A very excited looking Loco De Mierda 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:
QFC Tournament 1143 Round 3
Date: May 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Dander misses with a looping left.
Dander throws the left hand but Dinny avoids the punch easily.
Dinny shoots in looking for a takedown but Dander manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dinny's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dinny shoots in for a takedown but Dander shows good takedown defense.
Dinny fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Dinny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dinny wants to clinch.
Dinny shoots in looking for a takedown but Dander manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dinny's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dinny misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Dander counters with a takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dander landing strikes.
Dinny can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee asks Dander politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dander prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dinny taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T1#
Dinny is trying to get back to half guard.
Dinny can't do much from the bottom here.
Dander is chipping away with strikes.
Dander advances to mount.
Dander connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#CUT2#It looks like Sam Dinny has been cut.
Dinny is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dinny is breathing heavily.
Dinny is working to get back to half guard.
Dander working away from the top, dropping strikes.#CUT2#Sam Dinny's cut is getting worse.
Dander landing strikes from the mount.#T2#
Dander lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dinny hang on?#ROC2#Dinny is rocked!#CUT2#Sam Dinny's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dander postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Dinny in real trouble here! The ref calls for Dinny to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Philemon Dander! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1143 Round 2
Date: May 07, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Dander shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dander showed some decent athleticism there.
Jadong has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dander is on him like a limpet, forcing Jadong back against the cage.
Dander prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Jadong breaks the clinch.
Jadong slips a jab from Dander.
Dander misses with a two punch combination.
Jadong throws a head kick that misses.
Dander circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dander misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dander misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jadong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dander defends well and Jadong ends up having to push Dander into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dander tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dander jumps guard but Jadong stands there with Dander around his waist. Dander gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T1#
Dander is trying to push Jadong away but Jadong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jadong prevents a body shot from Dander.
Jadong tries to work over Dander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jadong is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lin Jadong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jadong tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Dander pulls guard successfully.
Dander is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dander seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dander lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Nice strikes from Dander there.
Dander has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jadong flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jadong is looking to control Dander's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jadong avoid being mounted?
Dander wants to control but Jadong is keeping him busy.
Dander drops an elbow to the side of Jadong's head.
Dander tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jadong knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3##SUB#
Jadong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dander performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dander scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC2#Jadong is rocked!
Dander lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Jadong quite badly. Jadong pulls Dander in close trying to recover. Dander postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Jadong on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Jadong doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Philemon Dander! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1143 Round 1
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Afzul goes for a double leg but Dander avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dander continues to drive forward.
Dander throws a big counter combination but Afzul scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dander misses with a looping left.
Dander looks to land a combination but Afzul avoids it well. #CL2#
Afzul gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Afzul is looking to control Dander's arms but Dander gets an underhook and turns him. Now Afzul has his back to the cage.
Afzul prevents a body shot from Dander. #TD#
Dander jumps into guard, dragging Afzul to the mat.
Dander 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.#SUB#
Dander is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Afzul defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dander looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dander bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Afzul's guard. #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Afzul is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dander is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dander throws a big elbow that misses.
Dander looking to pass the guard.
Afzul working a defensive guard here.
Dander lands a couple of elbows.
Dander in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Afzul looking for a sweep. Not yet Afzul, not yet. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Afzul is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Afzul being controlled here, momentarily.
Dander makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dander is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dander lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Afzul keeping moving, preventing Dander from controlling successfully. #T3#
Dander postures up and lands a big shot to Afzul's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dander's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dander is working Afzul over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Afzul wants to control but Dander passes easily into half guard.
Dander 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.
Dander 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.
Dander scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dander is looking to take a break and control but Afzul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dander in particular looking to stall.
Afzul looks winded!#T4#
Dander lands strikes from half guard.
Afzul on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dander content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Afzul looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dander seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dander landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dander trying to control the action but Afzul is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Philemon Dander dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Afzul dives in and scores a takedown into Dander's guard.
Dander looking to hit a scissor sweep but Afzul is one step ahead there.
Dander is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
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. Dander connects with a nice short shot to Afzul's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dander prevents Afzul from standing back up.
Dander working Afzul over with strikes.
Afzul wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Dander working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Dander there.
Afzul is breathing heavily.
Dander landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dander slips a nice elbow through Afzul's hands, connecting with Afzul's forehead.
Dander uses his free foot to push down on Afzul's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Afzul.
Afzul takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Dander lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Afzul hang on?
Dander pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC#Afzul is rocked!
Dander 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.
Dander lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Afzul! Dander sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Afzul and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Philemon Dander! |
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