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Event:
RSE 47: Unleashed
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1##TD2# Knuckle drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB# Knuckle stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Belmiro has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Knuckle manages to get his head free but now Belmiro has transitioned to an armbar! Knuckle grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Belmiro! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bernardo Belmiro! In defeat, Evan Knuckle stepped up to the mic, saying 'He was lucky'. |
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Event:
RSE 35: Dawn No More Rises
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1# Knuckle lands with a nice body kick. Knuckle tries a head kick but it misses.
Knuckle looks to throw a body kick#TD2# and Gabriel decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Knuckle's guard.#SUB2# Gabriel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gabriel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2# Gabriel 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. Gabriel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2# Gabriel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Knuckle working a defensive guard here.
Gabriel stops Knuckle from standing up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gabriel cracks Knuckle with a solid left hand. Gabriel lands a couple of elbows. Knuckle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gabriel on the ground. Knuckle is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Knuckle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gabriel. Gabriel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knuckle's head.#T1# Knuckle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gabriel. Gabriel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Gabriel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knuckle's head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES# Knuckle manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Evan Knuckle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Knuckle wants to clinch but Gabriel slips to the side#TD2# and Gabriel counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gabriel. Knuckle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gabriel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Gabriel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gabriel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Gabriel distracts Knuckle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Gabriel landing with the ground and pound. Knuckle is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2# Gabriel 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. Gabriel pushes down on Knuckle's leg and manages to get into half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2# Gabriel seems to be working for a kimura but Knuckle defends the submission attempt.#T2# Knuckle trying to hold on to Gabriel's head to control him but Gabriel postures up.
#SUB2# Gabriel is trying to work for a kimura but Knuckle is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Gabriel lands with a punch from half guard. Knuckle wants to control but Gabriel is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2# Gabriel seems to be working for a kimura but Knuckle defends the submission attempt.#SUB2# Gabriel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Knuckle sees it coming and defends easily. Gabriel not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2# Gabriel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2# Gabriel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Knuckle has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3# Knuckle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Gabriel lands strikes from half guard. Knuckle trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2# Gabriel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Knuckle has managed to free his arm - good work. 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. Gabriel connects with a nice short shot to Knuckle's temple. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gabriel stops Knuckle from getting back to his feet.
Gabriel working the head and body with strikes. Gabriel scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Gabriel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Gabriel 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. #ROC2#Knuckle is rocked!#SUB2# Gabriel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Knuckle defends it well. Oh Knuckle is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Gabriel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4##SUB2# Gabriel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Knuckle doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gabriel. Knuckle on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Gabriel lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Knuckle quite badly. Knuckle pulls Gabriel in close trying to recover. Gabriel postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Knuckle on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Knuckle doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joao Gabriel! A pretty intense looking Joao Gabriel took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. Evan Knuckle was interviewed post fight and said 'He was lucky'. |
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Event:
RSE 24: A Night Of Violence
Date: Nov 18, 2023 |
#R1# A head kick misses from Knuckle. Gabriel with the counter takedown but Knuckle avoids it easily. Knuckle misses with a combination
#TD2# and Gabriel counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2# Gabriel drops back looking for a leg! Knuckle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Knuckle manages to kick Gabriel off! Gabriel jumps back into Knuckle's guard. Gabriel scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Knuckle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Gabriel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Knuckle's head. Gabriel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Gabriel drops back looking for a leg! Knuckle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Knuckle manages to kick Gabriel off! Gabriel jumps back into Knuckle's guard. Knuckle wants to get back to his feet but Gabriel is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2# Gabriel drops back, looking for a kneebar! Knuckle looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Knuckle looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Knuckle! #REVR##T1# Gabriel dodges the ground and pound from Knuckle. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gabriel is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Gabriel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Knuckle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Knuckle's back!#SUB2# Knuckle preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gabriel. Gabriel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2# Knuckle fending off the submission attempt from Gabriel. #SUB2# Knuckle defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gabriel's arms. #SUB2# Gabriel is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Knuckle is defending well though. Gabriel let's go of the attempt for now. Knuckle looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2# Gabriel has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2# Gabriel working for a choke but Knuckle is defending well. #SUB2# Gabriel looking to break Knuckle's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Knuckle remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gabriel will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2# Knuckle defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gabriel's arms. #SUB2# Knuckle is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Knuckle trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2# Knuckle preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gabriel. Knuckle trying to control the hands but Gabriel breaks the grip. #ES# Knuckle is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Gabriel off. It looks like it's working - Gabriel slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Knuckle displaying calm under pressure there. #T3# Knuckle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Knuckle looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD# Knuckle darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Gabriel manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2# Gabriel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gabriel 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. Gabriel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2# Gabriel working for a triangle but Knuckle defends it easily.
Knuckle stopping the sweep attempt from Gabriel.#SUB2# Gabriel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knuckle defends it easily. Knuckle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4##SUB2# Gabriel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knuckle defends it easily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gabriel keeping moving, preventing Knuckle from controlling successfully. Knuckle stopping the sweep attempt from Gabriel. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gabriel is on top in guard.
#REVB# Knuckle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gabriel is controlling him. Gabriel throws a big right hand that misses. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gabriel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Gabriel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Knuckle wants to stand but Gabriel is controlling the position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Gabriel dominated that round. That's time! Knuckle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Gabriel moves out of range of the body kick from Knuckle.
Gabriel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Knuckle looks to throw a body kick#TD2# and Gabriel counters with a nice double leg into guard. Gabriel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB# Gabriel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gabriel postures up and lands a big shot to Knuckle's brow. #ES# Knuckle pushes Gabriel off and gets back to his feet.
Gabriel has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Gabriel avoids the head kick by Knuckle.
Gabriel feints the counter takedown. Evan Knuckle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Knuckle scores with a spinning back kick! A head kick misses from Knuckle. Gabriel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. A head kick misses from Knuckle. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL# Knuckle clinches up against the cage.#T1# Knuckle trying to land knees to the body.
Gabriel tries to pull guard but Knuckle won't allow it.
Knuckle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knuckle lands a nice knee to the body. Gabriel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gabriel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knuckle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC# Knuckle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knuckle throws a sloppy head kick #TD2# so Gabriel counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Gabriel tries to free his leg and advance position but Knuckle is retaining full guard. Gabriel advances to half guard. Gabriel slips a nice elbow through Knuckle's hands, connecting with Knuckle's forehead. Gabriel takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gabriel stops Knuckle from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2# Gabriel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Knuckle doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gabriel. #SUB2# Gabriel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2# Gabriel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gabriel lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2# Gabriel is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2# Gabriel in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Knuckle tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gabriel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joao Gabriel! A determined Joao Gabriel didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! Evan Knuckle was interviewed post fight and said 'He was lucky'. |
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Event:
RSE 16: Tyrants
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
Evan Knuckle had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 158.7, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Brian McFoy was cancelled. |
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Event:
RSE 12: Serpent Sun
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
#R1# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Knuckle is defended easily by Lopez. Lopez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Pepe Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Knuckle slips a jab and a cross from Lopez.
Knuckle lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Lopez connects with a single shot there. Lopez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Knuckle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lopez connects with a body shot. Lopez catches Knuckle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Lopez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Lopez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knuckle counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. 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! Knuckle misses with a head kick.
Lopez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knuckle.
Nice body punch from Lopez. Knuckle throws a head kick that misses. Knuckle misses with a head kick.
Good shot there by Lopez.#ROC#Knuckle is rocked!#T1# Lopez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Knuckle is still on wobbly legs! Can Lopez finish him? Lopez lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Knuckle - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Lopez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pepe Lopez! Our winner, Pepe Lopez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. The defeated Evan Knuckle had this to say: 'He was lucky'. |
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Event:
RSE : Just Some Fights 5
Date: Aug 11, 2023 |
#R1# Nice body kick from Knuckle. Knuckle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good leg kick by Knuckle. #CL# Knuckle gets a clinch. Knuckle tries to pull guard but Pendous won't allow it.
Knuckle leaning his opponent against the cage. Knuckle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pendous gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Knuckle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pendous smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Knuckle. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Knuckle throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Pendous lands a glancing blow to the side of Knuckle's head.#ROC2#Knuckle is rocked! Knuckle tries a head kick but it misses.
Pendous throws out a counter right but Knuckle avoids it with no problem.#CL# Knuckle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Knuckle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1# Knuckle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pendous avoids it. Pendous keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Knuckle's efforts to push away. Pendous blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Knuckle wants to take the fight to the mat but Pendous manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Knuckle missing with knees to the body.
Knuckle misses with a punch on the inside.
Pendous looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Pendous letting Knuckle take a breather here. Pendous leaning his opponent against the cage. Knuckle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T2# Pendous prevents the takedown attempt.
Knuckle tries to pull guard but Pendous won't allow it.
Knuckle is trying to break the clinch but Pendous is controlling him. Knuckle fails to pull guard.
#BC# Knuckle manages to break the clinch.
Knuckle tries to clinch up but Pendous circles away and keeps his distance. Knuckle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Knuckle throws a wild body kick that Pendous sees coming a mile off. Knuckle misses with a head kick.
Pendous doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Knuckle plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Knuckle plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Pendous catches Knuckle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Oh Knuckle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Knuckle misses with a head kick.
Pendous swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Knuckle looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3# Knuckle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knuckle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Knuckle seems to have got his legs back now. Knuckle is breathing heavily. Pendous throws a head kick that misses. Knuckle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knuckle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Knuckle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#KD2# Pendous drops Knuckle with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Knuckle looks back up at him and smiles so Pendous waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Knuckle paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Knuckle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Pendous doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Knuckle misses with a takedown attempt and Pendous counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Knuckle out cold! What a finish! Pendous is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stu Pendous! Evan Knuckle was interviewed post fight and said 'He was lucky'. |
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Event:
RSE : Just Some Fights 3
Date: Jul 15, 2023 |
#R1# A shot to the liver by Draxinger. Beautiful body shot. Draxinger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Knuckle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knuckle misses with a head kick.
Draxinger went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Draxinger lands with a kick to the temple. Knuckle shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Knuckle tries to clinch there but Draxinger circles away.
Knuckle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Draxinger counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Knuckle! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mohan Draxinger! Mohan Draxinger is the new lightweight champion! Evan Knuckle spoke after the fight, saying 'He was lucky'. |
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Event:
RSE 2: Broken Bones
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1# Knuckle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Clinchevsky is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Knuckle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Clinchevsky unleashes a big counter combination but Knuckle bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Knuckle misses with a series of wild punches.
Knuckle wants to clinch. Clinchevsky drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knuckle defends it well. Knuckle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Clinchevsky throws a head kick but Knuckle moves out of range.
Clinchevsky shoots for a takedown but Knuckle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Knuckle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clinchevsky as he avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Clinchevsky scores with a hook.#CL# Knuckle clinches up against the cage. Knuckle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clinchevsky avoids it. Clinchevsky prevents a takedown attempt there.
Knuckle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Clinchevsky is defending well for now.#T1# Clinchevsky is trying to break the clinch but Knuckle has him pressed against the cage. Clinchevsky is trying to pull guard but Knuckle has him pressed against the cage. Clinchevsky tries to stall but Knuckle uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC# Knuckle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Clinchevsky defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Knuckle. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Knuckle. That's going to take a lot out of him. Clinchevsky tries to clinch up. Clinchevsky tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Knuckle defends well and Clinchevsky ends up having to push Knuckle into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Clinchevsky throws a shot to the body.
Knuckle has been working on his balance at Cozad Amsterdam, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Clinchevsky. Clinchevsky tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Knuckle defends well and Clinchevsky ends up having to push Knuckle into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Knuckle misses with a two punch combination.
Clinchevsky moves out of range of the body kick. Knuckle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Clinchevsky lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Knuckle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clinchevsky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knuckle paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2# Clinchevsky shoots in looking for a takedown. Knuckle tries to sprawl out of it but Clinchevsky keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Knuckle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Clinchevsky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knuckle.
Knuckle throws a head kick but Clinchevsky moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action! Knuckle throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Clinchevsky's head. Knuckle throws a head kick that misses and Clinchevsky counters with a lovely shot to the body. Knuckle is breathing heavily. Knuckle throws a head kick but Clinchevsky moves out of range.
Knuckle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Knuckle wants it to stay on the feet. Knuckle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clinchevsky sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Knuckle somewhat.#T3# Clinchevsky tries to clinch but Knuckle moves out of range. Knuckle tries a head kick but it misses.
Knuckle throws a head kick but Clinchevsky moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Clinchevsky. Those never looked like landing. As Clinchevsky looks to move away, Knuckle throws a big counter combo but Clinchevsky just gets out of the way.#CL2# Knuckle tries to keep at a distance but Clinchevsky has taken the fight into the clinch. Knuckle jumps guard but Clinchevsky turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Knuckle is trying to drag Clinchevsky to the mat but Clinchevsky just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Clinchevsky tries to throw a body punch but Knuckle avoids it by throwing Clinchevsky back against the cage. Clinchevsky fails to pull guard.
Knuckle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clinchevsky pulls his leg out and moves away.
Knuckle throws a head kick that misses. Clinchevsky with the counter takedown but Knuckle avoids it easily.#T4##CL2# Clinchevsky drives through and clinches with Knuckle against the cage.
Knuckle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clinchevsky using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Knuckle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knuckle lands a good knee to the midsection. Clinchevsky won't want to take too many of those. A short right hand to the side of the head by Knuckle. Clinchevsky has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Knuckle tries to land knees in the clinch but Clinchevsky avoids the damage to the body. Clinchevsky blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Clinchevsky has had enough of the clinch but Knuckle keeps him there for the moment. Clinchevsky avoiding damage as Knuckle throws knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Clinchevsky.
Clinchevsky leaning his opponent against the cage. 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! Knuckle can't find room to land a body shot as Clinchevsky controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Knuckle dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Knuckle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2# Clinchevsky has closed the distance and engaged Knuckle in a clinch.
Knuckle tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knuckle avoids the elbow strike from Clinchevsky, against the cage.
Clinchevsky stalling in the clinch but Knuckle improves position. Clinchevsky blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Knuckle lands a body punch in the clinch. Knuckle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clinchevsky pulls his leg out and moves away.
Knuckle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Clinchevsky is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Knuckle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Clinchevsky is looking for the big counter here. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Knuckle. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Clinchevsky looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Knuckle is fending him off so far but Clinchevsky persists. Nope, Knuckle circles away and we're back to standing. Knuckle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Clinchevsky shoots in for a takedown but Knuckle shows good takedown defense. Clinchevsky shoots in looking for a takedown. Knuckle tries to sprawl out of it but Clinchevsky keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Knuckle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1# Knuckle tries to land a front kick but Clinchevsky steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Knuckle throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Evan Knuckle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Clinchevsky shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Knuckle pinned against the cage. Knuckle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Knuckle tries to bum rush Clinchevsky with a series of wild strikes but Clinchevsky uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Nice takedown defense from Knuckle. No joy for Clinchevsky on that attempt. Knuckle misses with a takedown attempt - Clinchevsky sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL# Knuckle moves into the clinch.#T2# Knuckle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clinchevsky.
Clinchevsky is trying to pull guard but Knuckle has him pressed against the cage. Clinchevsky has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Knuckle seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Clinchevsky can turn it around. Evan Knuckle has scored more points in the clinch so far. Clinchevsky has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC# Knuckle breaks the clinch.
Evan Knuckle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Clinchevsky defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Knuckle. Clinchevsky fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knuckle avoids it really well and circles away. Knuckle lands a head kick. Clinchevsky smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Clinchevsky blocks a head kick by Knuckle.
Clinchevsky fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knuckle avoids it really well and circles away. Knuckle appears to be looking for a big counter. Knuckle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clinchevsky can do to turn this around?#T3# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Knuckle. Clinchevsky unleashes a big counter combination but Knuckle bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Knuckle fails in his attempt to clinch. Clinchevsky slips a jab and a cross from Knuckle.
Clinchevsky wants to counter with a clinch but Knuckle pushes him away. Clinchevsky shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Knuckle as he jumps to the side. #CL# Knuckle instigates a clinch. #TD# Knuckle pulls Clinchevsky into guard.
Knuckle is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4# Clinchevsky trying to control but Knuckle is working from the bottom. Clinchevsky preventing the sweep. Knuckle trying to control the position here. #ES# Knuckle scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Knuckle dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Knuckle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL# Knuckle has managed to clinch.
Knuckle avoids a wild elbow strike from Clinchevsky. Clinchevsky wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Clinchevsky lands a nice uppercut. Clinchevsky can't get the takedown.
Clinchevsky is trying to maintain a safe position but Knuckle gets an underhook and turns Clinchevsky into the cage. Clinchevsky misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2# Clinchevsky ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Clinchevsky no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Knuckle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clinchevsky swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB# Knuckle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Knuckle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Clinchevsky has control of Knuckle's left arm, preventing Knuckle from doing any damage. #SUB2# Clinchevsky escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Knuckle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Clinchevsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Knuckle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Knuckle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Knuckle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clinchevsky swivels though and keeps the full guard. Clinchevsky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Clinchevsky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Clinchevsky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Knuckle trying to control the position from guard on top but Clinchevsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Knuckle won't allow Clinchevsky to sweep him here. Knuckle is in close to Clinchevsky's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Clinchevsky pulls Knuckle in close to his closed guard and prevents Knuckle from doing any damage or advancing position. Knuckle throwing strikes from guard but Clinchevsky blocks nicely. Clinchevsky looking to sweep here. No luck so far. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Clinchevsky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL# Knuckle moves into the clinch. Knuckle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Knuckle. #BC# Knuckle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clinchevsky blocks a head kick by Knuckle.
Jab from Knuckle.#T3# Knuckle throws a head kick but Clinchevsky moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Clinchevsky. Clinchevsky avoids the head kick by Knuckle.
Knuckle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Knuckle throws a head kick but Clinchevsky moves out of range.
Knuckle blocks a head kick by Clinchevsky.
Knuckle tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice takedown defense from Knuckle. No joy for Clinchevsky on that attempt. Evan Knuckle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Clinchevsky. Knuckle fails to land the takedown. Knuckle goes for a double leg but Clinchevsky avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Clinchevsky continues to drive forward.#T4# Knuckle fails to pull guard.
Come on Clinchevsky - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Clinchevsky tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Clinchevsky managing to block the knees to the body from Knuckle.
Knuckle managing to block the knees to the body from Clinchevsky.
Clinchevsky on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knuckle landing knees to the body.
Knuckle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Knuckle jumps guard but Clinchevsky stands there with Knuckle around his waist. Knuckle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Clinchevsky struggles to land a body shot inside as Knuckle controls his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Clinchevsky tries to work over Knuckle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Knuckle using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#BC# Knuckle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ivan Clinchevsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Evan Knuckle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Knuckle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight! Evan Knuckle showed his dominance in that final round. Well Knuckle 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27 Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Knuckle! After the big win, Evan Knuckle made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors BRAZEN - Fight Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2023 |
#R1# Zakrzewski misses with a head kick.
Knuckle fails with a takedown attempt.#TD# Zakrzewski gets a double leg takedown into Knuckle's guard. Knuckle kicks Zakrzewski off and gets to his feet. Knuckle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Zakrzewski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Zakrzewski fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Zakrzewski takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2#It looks like Krzysztof Zakrzewski has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Zakrzewski shoots in for a double leg but Knuckle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krzysztof Zakrzewski. That's going to take a lot out of him. Knuckle has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zakrzewski.#CL2# Knuckle moves into the clinch.#T1# Knuckle is leaning against Zakrzewski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Knuckle lands a good knee to the midsection. Zakrzewski won't want to take too many of those. Zakrzewski is breathing heavily. Knuckle unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zakrzewski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knuckle avoids it. Knees to the body from Knuckle.
#TD2# Knuckle successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2# Knuckle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#ES2# Knuckle pushes Zakrzewski off and gets back to his feet.
Knuckle throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CL2# Knuckle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Knuckle scores a nice knee to the body.
#T2# Knuckle creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zakrzewski's defenses. #TD2# Knuckle pulls guard successfully.
Knuckle is pulling down on Zakrzewski's head to control his posture. #ES2# Knuckle uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Zakrzewski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Knuckle throws a head kick that Zakrzewski semi-blocks.
Knuckle throws a head kick that half lands.
#CL2# Knuckle rushes Zakrzewski and presses him up against the cage. Zakrzewski takes a knee to the side of the body. #T3# Knuckle crunches a lovely knee into Zakrzewski's ribcage. Knuckle putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zakrzewski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC2# Knuckle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knuckle dives in for a single leg takedown but Zakrzewski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Zakrzewski throws a leg kick and Knuckle counters with a two punch combo. #CL2# Knuckle pushes Zakrzewski up against the cage in a clinch. Knuckle scores a nice knee to the body.
Knuckle stalling the fight.
Zakrzewski misses with a punch on the inside.
Zakrzewski tries to pull guard but Knuckle holds him up against the cage and eventually Zakrzewski drops back down to his feet.
Knuckle connects with a knee to the head.
Knuckle lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4# With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knuckle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Zakrzewski takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC2# Knuckle manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Knuckle. Knuckle throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zakrzewski. Zakrzewski looks for a takedown but Knuckle sprawls well. Knuckle throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zakrzewski. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Knuckle keeps the fight on the outside. Knuckle scores with a jab to the body. Zakrzewski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Knuckle dominated that round. The cut man is working on Krzysztof Zakrzewski's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Knuckle plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Zakrzewski is looking to clinch. Zakrzewski shoots in but no luck this time. Evan Knuckle seems to be getting the better of the standup. Knuckle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2# Knuckle moves into the clinch.#TD2# Knuckle drags the fight down to the ground.
Zakrzewski wants to pass the guard but Knuckle is keeping the position. Knuckle is adopting a defensive guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Evan Knuckle has got the better of the ground game so far. Knuckle wants to stand up but Zakrzewski is controlling him. #T1##ES2# Knuckle scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Zakrzewski takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Zakrzewski takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Knuckle throws a head kick that misses. Krzysztof Zakrzewski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Knuckle scores with a head kick. Zakrzewski tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Evan Knuckle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Knuckle stuffs the takedown attempt from Zakrzewski. Zakrzewski gets slowly back to his feet. Zakrzewski shoots in for a takedown but Knuckle shows good takedown defense. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krzysztof Zakrzewski. That's going to take a lot out of him. Knuckle lands with a shot to the body. Knuckle throws a series of punches but Zakrzewski moves out of range. Zakrzewski appears to be looking for a big counter. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2# Knuckle takes the fight into the clinch. #T2# Knuckle landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zakrzewski is trying to drag Knuckle to the mat but Knuckle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Knuckle scores a nice knee to the body.
Knuckle landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knuckle landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knuckle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2# Knuckle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Knuckle shoots in and drives through. Zakrzewski sprawls well. Zakrzewski tries to close the distance and clinch but Knuckle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD# Knuckle gets caught napping as Zakrzewski dives in and scores a takedown. Knuckle manages to retain guard. Knuckle has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Zakrzewski is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T3# Knuckle stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Zakrzewski wants a takedown but no success here.
Knuckle landing knees to the body.
#BC2# Knuckle breaks the clinch.
Zakrzewski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knuckle. Knuckle obviously looking to wear him down.
Knuckle throws the kick towards the body but Zakrzewski avoids it. Zakrzewski blocks a head kick by Knuckle.
Zakrzewski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knuckle tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zakrzewski. #T4# Knuckle fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zakrzewski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Sloppy strikes from Knuckle. Those never looked like landing. Zakrzewski throws a counter high kick but Knuckle was just alert enough to avoid it. Knuckle slaps away a takedown attempt from Zakrzewski, before circling back to the center of the mat. Zakrzewski moves in looking to clinch but Knuckle pushes him off. No luck for Knuckle with that takedown attempt. Zakrzewski throws a head kick that Knuckle semi-blocks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2# Knuckle forces Zakrzewski back against the cage and clinches. Knuckle landing knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Knuckle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Krzysztof Zakrzewski's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Zakrzewski slips a jab and a cross from Knuckle.
Zakrzewski shoots in but Knuckle avoids the takedown attempt easily. Knuckle dives in for a single leg takedown but Zakrzewski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Zakrzewski fails in his attempt to clinch. Knuckle lands with a slapping head kick. Knuckle misses with a head kick.
Zakrzewski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Zakrzewski misses with a takedown attempt - Knuckle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zakrzewski keeps Knuckle at a distance using the push kick. Knuckle misses with a head kick.
Zakrzewski shoots for a double leg takedown but Knuckle sprawls well. He's pushed Zakrzewski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krzysztof Zakrzewski. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# A head kick misses from Knuckle. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Zakrzewski wants to clinch up but Knuckle keeps it at a distance. Zakrzewski tries to clinch up but Knuckle circles away and keeps his distance. Knuckle throws a sloppy head kick and Zakrzewski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Zakrzewski avoids the head kick by Knuckle.
Zakrzewski seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Knuckle thuds his shin into the meat of Zakrzewski's side.#CL2# Knuckle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Zakrzewski looking to stall.
#BC2# Knuckle breaks from the clinch.
Knuckle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zakrzewski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2# Zakrzewski takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Knuckle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD# Zakrzewski scores with a takedown into Knuckle's guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Knuckle seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Zakrzewski won't allow Knuckle to get back to his feet. Knuckle pulls Zakrzewski in to control the position. #ES2# Knuckle has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Zakrzewski is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. A bit of stalling here from Knuckle.
#T3# The referee calls for Knuckle to work.
The crowd are getting on Knuckle's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch. Knuckle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zakrzewski.
#BC2# Knuckle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zakrzewski tries for a takedown but Knuckle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Knuckle scores with a head kick. Zakrzewski tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL# Zakrzewski clinches. Knuckle with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Knuckle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zakrzewski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Knuckle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zakrzewski backwards. Knuckle landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knuckle missing with knees to the body.
Zakrzewski wants to get back to striking at distance but Knuckle won't allow it.
#T4##TD2# Knuckle manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Zakrzewski won't allow Knuckle to get back to his feet. Knuckle controls Zakrzewski momentarily but Zakrzewski frees himself. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Knuckle managing to control the position. Zakrzewski trying to control but Knuckle is working from the bottom. #ES2# Knuckle has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Zakrzewski off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Krzysztof Zakrzewski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Evan Knuckle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2# Knuckle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zakrzewski, pushing him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! Evan Knuckle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Knuckle has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30 Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Knuckle! |
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