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Event:
SSG 247 Chai vs Jones
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Cleber Rocha! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Jeannot Mondiou!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mondiou looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rocha is fending him off so far but Mondiou persists. Nope, Rocha circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Mondiou gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rocha (0) vs (4) Mondiou
Mondiou has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rocha! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rocha (0) vs (6) Mondiou
Mondiou tries to control but Rocha wriggling away.
Mondiou fails to take his opponent's back.
Mondiou looking to control but Rocha is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mondiou goes for an armbar but Rocha turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Rocha. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rocha (2) vs (6) Mondiou
Rocha wants to pass the guard but Mondiou is keeping the position.#T1##SUB#
Rocha thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Rocha avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Mondiou has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rocha can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mondiou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rocha is one step ahead there.
Mondiou is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Rocha's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rocha stopping the sweep attempt from Mondiou.#SUB2#
Mondiou working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rocha doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rocha manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mondiou trying to keep a closed guard but Rocha is proving a slippery customer.
Mondiou is looking to sweep but instead, Rocha has passed into half guard.
#SUB#
Rocha is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Mondiou is pressing down on Rocha's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Mondiou is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rocha is aware though and is defending well.
Mondiou bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rocha's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rocha (2) vs (8) Mondiou#SUB2#
Mondiou has gone for a leg lock! Rocha slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mondiou's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rocha (4) vs (8) Mondiou
Mondiou is trying to keep Rocha in close.
Rocha won't allow Mondiou to sweep him here. #T4##SUB#
Rocha drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rocha jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mondiou is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rocha (4) vs (10) Mondiou
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mondiou avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mondiou pushing down on Rocha's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rocha won't allow Mondiou to pass to mount.
Mondiou passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rocha (4) vs (13) Mondiou
Mondiou fails to move to back control. #T5#
Mondiou moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Rocha (4) vs (16) Mondiou#SUB2#
Mondiou looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Rocha taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jeannot Mondiou! |
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Event:
SSG 243 Sadiq vs Takeshi
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ian Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Cleber Rocha!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mesquita fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mesquita tries to clinch but Rocha moves out of range.
Ian Mesquita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Mesquita drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mesquita (4) vs (0) Rocha
Rocha stops Mesquita from passing to mount.
Rocha is being controlled here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocha is not content to let Mesquita control the position.
Rocha manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (4) vs (2) Rocha#T1##SUB2#
Rocha is trying to work for a kimura but Mesquita is defending well.
Mesquita moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Rocha from controlling successfully.
Rocha sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mesquita's guard. #SUB#
Mesquita is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rocha pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Mesquita is pressing down on Rocha's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Mesquita working for a triangle but Rocha defends it easily.
#SUB#
Mesquita throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rocha uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (4) vs (5) Rocha
Mesquita manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (6) vs (5) Rocha#SUB#
Mesquita is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Rocha wants to control but Mesquita is keeping busy.
Mesquita is stalling here. Rocha is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mesquita seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rocha has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mesquita (6) vs (9) Rocha#SUB2#
Rocha is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mesquita has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mesquita is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Rocha is working to tighten his grip on Mesquita's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Mesquita has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Rocha is really squeezing tight and eventually Mesquita passes out! Rocha breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Cleber Rocha! |
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Event:
SSG 239 Kersikov vs Philbert
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Grapple Moley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Cleber Rocha!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rocha keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice takedown defense from Rocha. No joy for Moley on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moley.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grapple Moley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moley misses with a takedown attempt - Rocha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rocha wants to counter with a clinch but Moley pushes him away.
Rocha displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Moley.
Moley misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Rocha holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rocha manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Moley trying to move into half guard but instead Rocha has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moley (0) vs (2) Rocha
Moley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Rocha is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Moley keeping full guard, as Rocha tries to pass.
Moley trying to keep a closed guard but Rocha is proving a slippery customer.
Rocha's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Moley working a defensive guard here.
Rocha wants to control from the top but Moley keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rocha drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Moley dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moley (2) vs (2) Rocha
Rocha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3##SUB#
Moley drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rocha dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moley (2) vs (4) Rocha
Moley is trying to keep Rocha in close.
Rocha wants to control from the top but Moley keeps moving.
Rocha not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Rocha trying to control the position from guard on top but Moley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rocha preventing the sweep.
Moley controls Rocha momentarily but Rocha frees himself.
Moley keeping moving, preventing Rocha from controlling successfully.
Rocha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Moley pulls Rocha in close to his closed guard and prevents Rocha from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Rocha drops back looking for a leg! Moley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moley manages to kick Rocha off! Rocha jumps back into Moley's guard.
Moley trying to control the position.
#T6#
Moley pulls Rocha in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Rocha drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Moley manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rocha has Moley in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moley (4) vs (4) Rocha
Moley looking to pass the guard. #T7##SUB#
Moley drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rocha looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rocha looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rocha! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Moley (4) vs (8) Rocha
Rocha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moley keeps working. #T8#
Moley is trying to improve his position.
Moley sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Moley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moley is trying to maintain the position but Rocha is very close to passing his half guard.
Moley gets full guard.#T9#
Moley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rocha tries to free his leg and advance position but Moley is retaining full guard.
Rocha content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rocha drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Moley manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rocha has Moley in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moley (6) vs (8) Rocha
Rocha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10##SUB2#
Rocha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Moley drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rocha dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moley (6) vs (10) Rocha
Rocha sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rocha being controlled here momentarily. #T11#
Rocha wants to control from the top but Moley keeps moving. #SUB#
Moley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Moley trying to keep a closed guard but Rocha is proving a slippery customer.
#T12#
Rocha pushing down on Moley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rocha looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Moley is looking to improve his position.
Moley trying to control here.
#T13#
Moley is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Rocha is looking for a kimura here.
Moley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T14#
Moley wants to sweep here but Rocha controlling him for the moment.
Moley keeping moving, preventing Rocha from controlling successfully.
Moley is pulling down on Rocha's head. It's preventing any offense from Rocha, at least for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rocha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocha wins on points by 10 to 6. |
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Event:
AW Invitational - Round 7
Date: Nov 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Grappling Panda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Cleber Rocha!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Panda forces Rocha back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Panda pulls Rocha into guard.
Rocha trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom.
Panda controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Panda's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Panda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rocha can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Panda keeping moving, preventing Rocha from controlling successfully.
Panda is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Rocha wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
Panda has his hands on Rocha's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Rocha looking to pass the guard.
Rocha controls from within his opponent's guard.
Panda controlling Rocha's posture.
Panda really is a fat lump.#T4#
Rocha 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.
Panda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Panda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T5#
Panda controlling Rocha's posture.
Rocha looking to pass the guard.
Panda is adopting a defensive guard.#T6#
Panda controls Rocha momentarily but Rocha frees himself.
Rocha trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom. #T7#
Panda is adopting a defensive guard.
Rocha trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom.
Panda has control of Rocha's left arm, preventing Rocha from doing any damage. #T8#
Rocha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Panda is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Rocha has gone for a leg lock! Panda slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rocha's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Panda (2) vs (0) Rocha#T9#
Panda is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Rocha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Rocha looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Panda passes into half guard.
#T10#
Panda not doing much here.
Rocha trying to control but Panda postures up.
#T11##SUB2#
Rocha looking for submissions off his back.
Panda performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T12##SUB#
Panda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rocha has managed to free his arm - good work. #T13#
Rocha trying to control but Panda postures up.
Well, if Panda is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T14#
Rocha wants to control the action here but instead Panda manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Panda (5) vs (0) Rocha
Panda looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rocha working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Panda takes the fight on points by 5 to 0. |
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Event:
AW Invitational - Round 6
Date: Nov 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Antonio Darko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Cleber Rocha!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rocha keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Darko looks for a takedown but Rocha sprawls well.
Darko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rocha sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rocha wants to counter the offense by Darko and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Darko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Rocha. No joy for Darko on that attempt.
Rocha wants to counter with a clinch but Darko pushes him away.
Darko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Darko dives in for a single leg takedown but Rocha sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rocha is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Darko to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko jumps guard but Rocha stands there with Darko around his waist. Darko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rocha fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Darko pulls guard effortlessly.
Darko wants to sweep here but Rocha controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Darko looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rocha puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Darko is trying to get back to full guard.
Darko keeping control of the position.
Darko wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Rocha seems content to control.#T2#
Darko is trying to maintain the position but Rocha is very close to passing his half guard.
Darko is staying active underneath Rocha, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rocha is pressing down on Darko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Darko is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Rocha is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Darko sees it coming and defends easily.
Rocha frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Darko (0) vs (3) Rocha
Darko is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Darko wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Darko (0) vs (6) Rocha
Rocha keeps control of the position as Darko tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Rocha is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Rocha is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Darko has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Darko tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Rocha swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Darko is now in Rocha's guard. A big mistake from Rocha there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darko (2) vs (6) Rocha#SUB2#
Darko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rocha has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Darko has managed to get both his arms back between Rocha's legs - danger averted.
Rocha can't keep his opponent in guard - Darko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Darko is looking to take a break and control but Rocha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rocha looking for submissions off his back.#T5#
Rocha is staying active underneath Darko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Darko in particular looking to stall.
Darko passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Darko (5) vs (6) Rocha
Darko working away.
Darko trying to control the position but Rocha is working away. #T6#
Rocha manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Darko wants to pass to mount but Rocha is defending the position.
Rocha is not content to let Darko control the position.
Darko is pressing down on Rocha's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rocha is holding on for now.
Rocha is not content to let Darko control the position.
Darko wants to free his trapped foot but Rocha is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Darko is trying to control the action in half guard but Rocha is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T7##SUB#
Darko is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Rocha as he works his way to full guard.
#SUB2#
Rocha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Darko defends well.#SUB2#
Darko sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Rocha doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Darko paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Rocha - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cleber Rocha! |
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Event:
AW Invitational - Round 5
Date: Nov 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Axel Randall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Cleber Rocha!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Randall 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. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Randall (2) vs (0) Rocha
Randall works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Rocha has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Randall escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Randall! Score +3 for passing guard: Randall (5) vs (0) Rocha#SUB#
Randall tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Randall has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Randall goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rocha has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Randall but great work by Rocha. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Randall (5) vs (4) Rocha
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randall tries to bench press Rocha off him but Rocha keeps the position. #T1#
Randall regains half guard.#SUB2#
Randall is defending against the submission attempts here by Rocha.
Randall tries to roll over but Rocha keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Rocha is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Randall is just riding it out for now. Rocha eventually gives up the hold.
Randall could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
Randall is looking for a sweep. Rocha is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Randall preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Randall is looking for a sweep. Rocha is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Randall gets back to full guard.
Randall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Randall looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Randall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Rocha won't allow Randall to sweep him here.
Randall is working hard here to advance position.
Randall controls Rocha momentarily but Rocha frees himself.
Rocha trying to control but Randall is working from the bottom.
Randall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rocha looking to pass the guard.
Rocha won't allow Randall to sweep him here.
Randall trying to keep a closed guard but Rocha is proving a slippery customer.
#T6#
Randall 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.
Randall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rocha's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Randall (7) vs (4) Rocha
Randall looking to sit in guard and control but Rocha gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Randall (7) vs (6) Rocha
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rocha looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Rocha won't allow Randall to sweep him here.
Randall trying to control the position.
Rocha tries to free his leg and advance position but Randall is retaining full guard.
Rocha wants to control from the top but Randall keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Randall holds on and takes a little breather. #T8#
Randall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rocha trying to control but Randall is working from the bottom.
Randall has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Randall's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T9#
Randall is trying to keep Rocha in close.
Randall 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.
Rocha postures up.
#SUB2#
Rocha has gone for a leg lock! Randall slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rocha's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Randall (9) vs (6) Rocha
Randall has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T10#
Randall trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Randall looking to sit in guard and control but Rocha gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Randall (9) vs (8) Rocha
Randall is trying to keep Rocha in close.
Rocha passes Randall's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T11#
Randall controlling the position well.
Still in half guard, Rocha seems content to control.#SUB2#
Rocha is working for a kimura but Randall is defending it quite comfortably.
Randall wants to control but Rocha passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Randall (9) vs (11) Rocha#T12#
Randall wants to control but Rocha postures up.#SUB2#
Rocha tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Randall tries to buck Rocha off but Rocha is having none of it.#T13##SUB2#
Rocha working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rocha working away.#T14#
Rocha trying to control the action but Randall is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rocha thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Randall tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocha wins on points by 11 to 9. |
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Event:
AW Invitational - Round 4
Date: Nov 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Adriel Orozco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Cleber Rocha!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Orozco with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Rocha holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Rocha ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rocha no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Rocha working for submissions but it's allowed Orozco to get to half guard.
Orozco wants to take a breather but Rocha is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Rocha trying to control but Orozco postures up.
#SUB2#
Orozco is looking to control the position but Rocha frees his trapped leg and locks up an armbar from the bottom! It looks tight! Orozco grimaces and holds on for a second but is forced to tap or have his arm broken! Slick Jiu Jitsu from Rocha there - Orozco really paying for some sloppy defensive work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cleber Rocha! |
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Event:
AW Invitational - Round 3
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Antonio Darko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Cleber Rocha!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Darko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rocha sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Darko somewhat.
Rocha tries to counter with a clinch but Darko shakes him off and moves away.
Darko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rocha defends it nicely.
Rocha wants to counter with a clinch but Darko pushes him away.#TD#
Darko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rocha did well to prevent Darko getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Darko (2) vs (0) Rocha
Darko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rocha knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rocha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rocha is looking for a sweep. Darko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Darko trying to control the action but Rocha is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darko wants to free his trapped foot but Rocha is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Darko stalling.
Rocha wants to improve his position but Darko is controlling well.
Darko slows the pace down in half guard.
Rocha is not content to let Darko control the position.#T2#
Darko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rocha knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Darko looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Darko tries to pass to full mount but Rocha defends it.
Darko is looking to take a break and control but Rocha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Darko is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Darko slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Darko wants to take a breather but Rocha is having none of it. #SUB#
Darko is looking for a kimura here.
Darko is stalling here. Rocha is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Darko seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rocha has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Darko (2) vs (4) Rocha
Darko is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Darko wants to improve his position but Rocha is controlling well.
#T4#
Darko wants to control but Rocha is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Rocha is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Darko defends it well.
Rocha is trying to control. Darko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5#
Darko trying to control from the bottom.
Rocha is trying to control. Darko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Darko regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Rocha drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Darko dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darko (4) vs (4) Rocha#SUB2#
Rocha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Darko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Darko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Darko tries to free his leg and advance position but Rocha is retaining full guard.
Darko trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darko is really struggling to control Rocha but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T6#
Darko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Darko seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rocha for as long as he can get away with.
Rocha keeping moving, preventing Darko from controlling successfully.
Darko stays in close to Rocha's body and controls the position.
Rocha keeping moving, preventing Darko from controlling successfully.
Darko is pushing down on Rocha's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rocha is fighting to maintain full guard but Darko has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Darko passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Darko (7) vs (4) Rocha
Darko content just to control the position here.
Rocha wants to hold on but Darko pushes him away.
Darko looking to control but Rocha is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Darko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T8#
Darko is trying to control here but Rocha has managed to regain half guard.
Darko trying to control the action but Rocha is working from the bottom.
Darko performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rocha has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Darko is working away from the top position though.#T9#
Darko trying to mount his opponent but Rocha defends it. #SUB#
Darko seems to be working for a kimura but Rocha defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Rocha is defending against the submission attempts here by Darko.
Darko is pressing down on Rocha's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rocha is holding on for now.
Rocha has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Darko is working away from the top position though.#T10#
Darko wants to pass to mount but Rocha is defending the position.
Darko is looking to take a break and control but Rocha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rocha won't allow Darko to pass to mount.
Darko passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Darko (10) vs (4) Rocha
Darko pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T11#
Darko wants to control the pace but Rocha is squirming around nicely.
Darko prevents Rocha from getting the reversal.
Darko looking to control but Rocha is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rocha has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Darko (13) vs (4) Rocha#SUB#
Darko is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rocha defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Darko is controlling the position but Rocha somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
#SUB2#
Rocha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T12#
Darko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Rocha actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Darko in particular looking to stall.
Darko works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Darko (16) vs (4) Rocha
Darko looking to control and managing it successfully.
Darko wants to control the action but instead Rocha gets a body lock and reverses into Darko's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darko (16) vs (6) Rocha#T13#
Rocha trying to control the position from guard on top but Darko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Darko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Darko wants to sweep but no luck. #T14#
Darko keeping moving, preventing Rocha from controlling successfully.
Darko wants to hit a sweep here but Rocha passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Darko there! Score +3 for passing guard: Darko (16) vs (9) Rocha
Darko tries to reverse the position but Rocha maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rocha swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Darko is now in Rocha's guard. A big mistake from Rocha there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darko (18) vs (9) Rocha
And that's the end of the fight!
Darko takes the fight on points by 18 to 9. |
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Event:
AW Invitational - Round 2
Date: Nov 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Cleber Rocha! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Pedro Hemeterio De Araujo!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#CL#
Hemeterio De Araujo tries to keep at a distance but Rocha has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Rocha successfully pulls guard.
Rocha is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hemeterio De Araujo is looking to pass into half guard but Rocha pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rocha is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rocha (2) vs (0) Hemeterio De Araujo
Hemeterio De Araujo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1##SUB2#
Hemeterio De Araujo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rocha is aware though and is defending well.
Hemeterio De Araujo wants to improve his position but instead Rocha has moved into half guard.
#SUB#
Rocha is looking for a kimura but Hemeterio De Araujo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rocha to get the leverage.
Hemeterio De Araujo moves into full guard.
Rocha postures up.
#T2#
Hemeterio De Araujo can't keep his opponent in guard - Rocha advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hemeterio De Araujo is looking for a sweep. Rocha is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rocha seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hemeterio De Araujo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Hemeterio De Araujo is defending against the submission attempts here by Rocha.
#SUB#
Rocha is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Hemeterio De Araujo tries to get to full guard but Rocha has control of the leg.
Hemeterio De Araujo is trying to control but can't.
Hemeterio De Araujo tries to roll over but Rocha keeps him under control.
Hemeterio De Araujo manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
Hemeterio De Araujo wants to sweep here but Rocha controlling him for the moment.
Hemeterio De Araujo has Rocha pulled in close to control his posture.
Rocha sitting in guard here, content to control. #T5#
Rocha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hemeterio De Araujo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hemeterio De Araujo is pulling down on Rocha's head. It's preventing any offense from Rocha, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Hemeterio De Araujo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rocha doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rocha manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rocha will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Hemeterio De Araujo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rocha uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rocha (5) vs (0) Hemeterio De Araujo
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6##SUB#
Rocha tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Rocha thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T7#
Hemeterio De Araujo is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Rocha is working to tighten his grip on Hemeterio De Araujo's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Hemeterio De Araujo has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Rocha is really squeezing tight and eventually Hemeterio De Araujo passes out! Rocha breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Cleber Rocha! |
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Event:
AW Invitational - Round 1
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cleber Rocha! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Adriel Orozco!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Orozco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rocha sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Orozco tries to get set, Rocha tries to push him back and clinch up but Orozco manages to avoid the attempt.
Orozco tries to clinch up but Rocha circles away and keeps his distance.
Rocha defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Orozco.
Rocha is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Orozco.
Nice sprawl there from Rocha as Orozco shoots in.
Rocha seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cleber Rocha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adriel Orozco.#CL2#
Orozco moves into the clinch.#TD#
Rocha drags the fight down to the ground.
Orozco wants to control from the top but Rocha keeps moving.
Rocha has control of Orozco's left arm, preventing Orozco from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orozco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rocha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Orozco looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Orozco trying to control but Rocha is working from the bottom. #T1#
Orozco looking to sit in guard and control but Rocha gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rocha (2) vs (0) Orozco
Orozco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Orozco pulls Rocha in close to prevent any damage.
Orozco trying to control the position.
Orozco has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rocha has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rocha (5) vs (0) Orozco#T2#
You can see the frustration on Orozco's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rocha has control of an arm but Orozco manages to advance to Rocha's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rocha (5) vs (4) Orozco
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Rocha defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Orozco slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Rocha staying busy and making it hard for Orozco to control. #T3#
Rocha just trying to survive but Orozco is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Orozco tries to keep control of the position but Rocha is staying busy.
Orozco is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Orozco is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rocha is defending well though. Orozco let's go of the attempt for now.
Rocha trying to control the hands but Orozco breaks the grip.
Rocha is keeping busy.
Orozco is trying to control but Rocha is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
#T4#
Orozco controlling from mount.
Orozco wants to take Rocha's back here but Rocha is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Orozco controlling the pace for now.
Rocha holds of for dear life.
Orozco trying to control but Rocha is having none of it.
Orozco looking to control and managing it successfully. #T5#
Rocha tries to hold on but Orozco pushes him away.
Orozco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rocha is looking to escape.
Rocha tries to lock up and control but Orozco gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Orozco trying to control but Rocha is having none of it. #T6#
Rocha gets back to half guard.
Rocha keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Orozco wants to control but Rocha is keeping him busy.
Rocha controlling the position well.
Orozco seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rocha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Orozco is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Orozco controlling the action here. #T7#
Rocha wants to get back to full guard.
Orozco trying to control the action but Rocha is working from the bottom.
Rocha keeping control of the position.
Orozco wants to control but Rocha is keeping him busy.
Rocha keeping hold of Orozco's head, controlling as best he can. #T8#
Orozco trying to control the action but Rocha is working from the bottom.
Orozco is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Let's hope that Orozco has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rocha won't allow Orozco to pass to mount. #T9#
Rocha is staying active underneath Orozco, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Orozco keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orozco is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rocha! Score +3 for passing guard: Rocha (5) vs (7) Orozco
Orozco looking to control but Rocha is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rocha tries to hold on but Orozco pushes him away.
Orozco trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Orozco might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rocha haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T10#
Orozco is trying to take his opponent's back.
Orozco wants to control the pace but Rocha is squirming around nicely.
Rocha is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocha holds on, trying desperately to control.
Orozco wants to control but instead Rocha manages to regain half guard.
Orozco trying to control from half guard but Rocha is working away.
Orozco is looking to stall here but Rocha recovers full guard. #T11#
Rocha keeping moving, preventing Orozco from controlling successfully.
Rocha has Orozco pulled in close to control his posture.
Rocha's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T12#
Orozco wants to control from the top but Rocha keeps moving.
Orozco sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rocha's guard.
Orozco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rocha keeps working.
Orozco moves into full mount! Rocha won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Rocha (5) vs (10) Orozco
Orozco trying to control but Rocha is having none of it. #T13#
Rocha wants to control but Orozco is having none of it.
Orozco mounts Rocha! Really nice guard pass there!
Orozco tries to control but Rocha wriggling away.
Orozco is stalling here but it's allowed Rocha to get half guard.
Rocha is not content to let Orozco control the position.#T14#
Orozco perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rocha is not content to let Orozco control the position.
Orozco wants to free his trapped foot but Rocha is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rocha keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orozco is stalling here. Rocha is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Orozco seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rocha has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rocha (9) vs (10) Orozco
And that's the end of the fight!
Orozco wins on points by 10 to 9. |
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