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Event:
MILF 36
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1# Zelda throws an off balance right hand
#CL# and Religion counters by clinching up. A head punch blocked on the inside by Zelda. Zelda blocks a body shot from Religion. Religion keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zelda's efforts to push away. Zelda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Religion tries a body shot but Zelda blocks it.
Religion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Religion tries to work over Zelda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A frustrated look appears on Zelda's face as he tries to break the clinch. Zelda throws a head punch that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Religion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Religion. Zelda tries to break free but Religion pushes him back against the cage. Religion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC# Religion breaks the clinch.
#T1# Zelda misses with a right hand and Religion counters with a nice leg kick. Religion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Religion seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. A lazy body kick from Religion and Religion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Zelda dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Nice defenses there by Religion. Zelda slips a jab from Religion. Zelda misses with a straight right. Religion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Religion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zelda throws out the jab. Religion lands a head kick. Zelda smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Deveon Zelda has been cut.#T2# Zelda misses with an uppercut. Religion saw that one coming. Deveon Zelda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Zelda misses with a straight right. As Zelda tries to get set, Religion tries to push him back and clinch up but Zelda manages to avoid the attempt. Good exchange - Religion coming out on top. Zelda has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Zelda stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Religion. A head kick misses from Religion. Zelda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Religion misses with a looping right. Religion slips a jab from Zelda. Religion slips a straight right by Zelda. Religion takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T3# Zelda throws a looping overhand right but Religion ducks down to avoid it. Religion changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Religion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zelda. Religion changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Zelda throws a looping overhand right but Religion ducks down to avoid it. Zelda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Religion. Religion tries a head kick but it misses.
Religion lands a nice looking body shot.
Zelda misses with a looping left. Religion throws a sloppy head kick and Zelda moves out of range easily. Religion misses with a body shot.
#T4# Zelda misses with a shot to the body and Religion connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Religion takes a swing at Zelda's ribcage but misses. Zelda misses with a straight left. Religion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Religion is looking to counter punch. Religion slips a jab and a cross from Zelda.
Religion half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Zelda misses with a hook
#CL# and Religion counters by moving into the clinch. Zelda is trying to break free. Zelda is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC# Religion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zelda digs a good body shot into Religion's ribs. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Religion throws a nice inside leg kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that True Religion will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Deveon Zelda's cut. That's time! Religion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Zelda gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Religion. Zelda throws a right and a left that Religion avoids nicely. Religion misses with a kick to the body and Zelda counters with a stiff right hand. Deveon Zelda seems to be getting the better of the standup. Zelda misses with a left hand and Religion counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Religion lands a leg kick that knocks Zelda off balance momentarily. Religion misses with a body kick. Zelda avoids the head kick by Religion.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Zelda in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zelda looks to land a left hand but Religion moved out of range nicely. Religion half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Zelda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Religion swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Religion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Zelda throws a counter combo.#T1# Religion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Religion fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zelda just manages to avoid it. Zelda misses with a looping right. Religion swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Zelda counter with a right hand. Religion paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Zelda misses with an uppercut. Religion saw that one coming. Religion lands a slapping body shot.
Zelda scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Zelda misses with a straight right. Religion misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zelda counters with a stiff right hand. #T2# Religion staying out of range there. Zelda misses with a body shot.
As Zelda tries to get set, Religion tries to push him back and clinch up but Zelda manages to avoid the attempt. Zelda might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. A jab from Religion misses. Religion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Religion avoids the body shot from Zelda.
Zelda throws a wild combination but nothing lands. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Zelda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Religion tests Zelda's chin there with a solid looking shot. Zelda misses with a body shot.
Religion swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3# Religion lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Zelda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zelda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Religion manages to avoid it. Religion misses with a hook. Zelda ducked under it nicely. An inside leg kick from Religion misses. A little jabbing left from Zelda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Religion moves out of range as Zelda strikes. Zelda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Religion sees it coming and avoids it easily. Religion throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Religion lands with a nice body punch. #T4# Zelda just misses with a punch to the body.
Zelda takes a shot right to the bread basket. A looping hook to the body misses from Zelda. Religion does a little dance to reset his feet. Zelda pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Religion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zelda misses with a straight left. Zelda misses with a looping left. Zelda throws a body punch but Religion moves out of range. Religion scoring well with a low kick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Deveon Zelda will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Deveon Zelda's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Religion misses with a straight left. Zelda misses the shot to the body. Zelda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Religion is looking to counter punch. Religion ducks under a wild hook from Zelda. A head kick by Religion misses and Zelda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Zelda avoids the head kick by Religion.
Religion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zelda sees it coming and avoids it easily. It seemed like Zelda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zelda thows a left - swing and a miss! Religion throws a head kick that misses. Religion connects with a jab.#T1# Zelda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Religion. Zelda misses with an uppercut. Religion saw that one coming. Zelda sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Religion misses the jab. Zelda throws a right hand that misses
and Religion counters with a body kick that stops Zelda in his tracks momentarily. Religion scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Zelda pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Religion blocks a jab. Religion tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zelda manages to circle out of the way.#T2# Religion misses with a straight left. Zelda falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL# and Religion counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Religion. Good body shot from Zelda.
Zelda has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Religion misses with a hook from the clinch. Religion throws a head punch that misses. #BC# Religion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zelda throws a lazy uppercut
and Religion counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Zelda misses with a left hand and Religion counters with a low kick, right behind Zelda 's knee. 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! Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Religion. Zelda shrugs it off though. #T3# A combination from Zelda does no damage. Zelda throws a jab when Religion was well out of range. Religion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Religion lands a really nice looking cross but Zelda seems unphased.
Zelda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Religion throws out the jab. A big right from Religion misses. Zelda looks to land a right hand but Religion moved out of range. Religion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zelda.
Zelda swings widly with a right hand
letting Religion counter with a right hand. #T4# Religion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zelda manages to avoid it. A big left from Zelda misses. Religion scores with a push kick. Religion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zelda. Religion tried to counter with a leg kick but Zelda avoided it. Zelda throws a hook to the side of Religion's head but Religion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Religion dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Zelda misses the shot to the body. Religion changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! True Religion showed his dominance in that final round. Well Religion 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... True Religion! |
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Event:
MILF 28
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1# Finley shoots in but Religion avoids the takedown attempt easily. A solid body kick from Religion. Finley fails in his attempt to clinch. Religion scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Finley doesn't seem bothered though. Finley avoids the body shot from Religion.
Finley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. The fight stays on the outside here - Finley looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Finley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Finley looks for a takedown but Religion sprawls well. True Religion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Finley.#TD2# Religion gets caught napping as Finley dives in and scores a takedown. Religion manages to retain guard.#T1# Finley trying to control but Religion is working from the bottom. Religion keeping full guard, as Finley tries to pass. #SUB2# Finley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Finley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Religion looking for a sweep. Not yet Religion, not yet. #SUB2# Finley 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. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Finley advances to half guard. Finley prevents Religion from improving his position.#SUB2# Religion is defending against the submission attempts here by Finley.
Finley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Religion does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2# Finley works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2# Finley is working for a guillotine from mount but Religion frees his head quite easily.
Religion is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2# Finley wants to finish this one by submission but Religion is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Finley. Finley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Religion is looking to escape. #T3# Religion wants to control but Finley is having none of it.#SUB2# Finley wants to finish this one by submission but Religion is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Finley. #SUB2# Finley wants to finish this one by submission but Religion is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Finley. Finley lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Religion hang on? Finley takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Finley tries to keep control of the position but Religion is staying busy.#T4# You can see the frustration on Religion's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Religion is trying to defend against the choke here but Finley has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Finley Tightens the hold and Religion taps out furiously! Finley displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Freddy Finley! |
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Event:
MILF 19
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
#R1# Chong Jr misses with a hook. Religion ducked under it nicely. Chong Jr throws a looping overhand right but Religion ducks down to avoid it. Religion looks like he wants to counter punch here. Chong Jr scores with a punch to the head. Religion misses with a low kick. Chong Jr thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD# Chong Jr drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chong Jr has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Religion can do anything to dispel that myth. Chong Jr taking a breather here. Chong Jr blocks the strikes from Religion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Religion is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB# Chong Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Religion is defending well. Chong Jr wants to control but Religion is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB# Chong Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Religion is defending well. Religion tries to buck Chong Jr off but Chong Jr is having none of it. Chong Jr trying to control the action but Religion is working from the bottom. Religion struggling a bit here. Chong Jr wants to control but Religion is keeping him busy. #SUB# Chong Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Chong Jr trying to control the position but Religion is working away. #T2##SUB# Chong Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB# Chong Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Religion keeps Chong Jr under control for a moment. Chong Jr is looking to take a break and control but Religion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Chong Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Religion is trying to get back to half guard. Chong Jr in the domination position with Religion hanging on. Chong Jr is looking to take a break and control but Religion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Religion is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Chong Jr is looking to take a break and control but Religion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Religion really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chong Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# Chong Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Religion is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Religion tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chong Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Chong Jr dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Chong Jr missing with a left hand there. Religion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Chong Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Religion. Religion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chong Jr.
Religion avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Religion with the counter takedown but Chong Jr avoids it easily. Chong Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Religion. Religion tries to counter with a clinch but Chong Jr shakes him off and moves away. Chong Jr throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2# and Religion decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chong Jr's guard. Religion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chong Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. Chong Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Religion's guard. #REVR# Religion managing to control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chong Jr wants to control from the top but Religion keeps moving. Chong Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Religion.#T1# Chong Jr trying to control but Religion is working from the bottom. Religion looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Chong Jr wants to control from the top but Religion keeps moving. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Chong Jr wants to pass the guard but Religion is keeping the position. Chong Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB# Chong Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Religion knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB# Chong Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2# A lull in the action here as Chong Jr stalls from top position.#SUB# Chong Jr has an Americana. Religion didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Chong Jr is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Chong Jr hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tommy Chong Jr! |
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Event:
MILF 13
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
#R1##CL# Kokko gets a clinch. Kokko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Religion or not. Kokko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Religion tries to throw a body punch but Kokko avoids it by throwing Religion back against the cage. Religion is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kokko is defending well. Kokko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Religion. Kokko misses with a body punch.
Kokko scores with an uppercut up the middle. Kokko tries to work over Religion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Religion tries a body shot but Kokko blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Kokko.
Religion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Religion is looking for a takedown. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kokko. Religion is trying to drag Kokko to the mat but Kokko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Pekka Kokko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of True Religion. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kokko. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Religion throws a punch but it's blocked by Kokko. Kokko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Religion or not. Kokko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Religion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Religion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1# Kokko tries to work over Religion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short uppercut from Kokko. A short uppercut from Kokko. Kokko scores with a shoulder strike. Still in the clinch, Kokko scores with a nice short uppercut. Kokko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Religion backwards. Kokko takes a shot to the head. Kokko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kokko tries a body shot but Religion blocks it.
A short right from Kokko. Religion has a couple of punches blocked by Kokko.
Religion goes for a takedown attempt but Kokko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kokko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kokko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2# Kokko misses with a body shot
#TD2# and Religion counters with a nice double leg into guard. Religion is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Let's hope that Religion 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. Kokko trying to control the position.
Religion slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3# Religion throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Religion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Religion's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Kokko is trying to keep Religion in close.
Religion throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. True Religion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Religion throws a lazy right hand but Kokko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Religion throws an overhand right that lands on Kokko's shoulder, as Kokko tries to avoid the shot. Kokko scores with a nice strike.#T4##CL2# Religion moves into the clinch successfully.
Kokko working aggressively here.
Religion tries a body shot but Kokko blocks it.
Religion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Religion misses with a punch on the inside.
Kokko scores with a shot to the side of Religion's head. Kokko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Religion backwards. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Kokko misses with some punches.
Religion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Religion misses with a short punch on the inside. Religion swings wildly with an uppercut but Kokko uses good head movement to avoid it. Religion tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kokko blocking some punches.
Religion has a couple of punches blocked by Kokko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Religion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kokko. Religion blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Kokko dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Religion takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Religion misses with a takedown attempt - Kokko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Kokko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2# Religion closes the distance and clinches. Religion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kokko lands with a short shot to the head. A head punch on the inside from Religion fails to land. Kokko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Religion blocks a body shot from Kokko. Kokko cracks Religion with a nice body shot. Kokko can't find room to land a body shot as Religion controls the action.
Religion tries to score a body lock takedown but Kokko shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Kokko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kokko misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Kokko as the two fighters clinch.
#T1# Religion lands on the inside with an uppercut. Kokko lands on the inside with an uppercut. Kokko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kokko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Religion is breathing heavily. Kokko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Still in the clinch, Kokko scores with a nice short uppercut. A nice left hand lands by Kokko.
Kokko lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#Religion is rocked! A hook to the body from Kokko.
Kokko pushes Religion back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Religion is still on wobbly legs! Can Kokko finish him? Kokko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kokko unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Religion! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Kokko is unloading with more strikes now! Religion drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Kokko! |
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