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Event:
NG 16
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Should Of Saved swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Visagie wants to counter with a clinch but Should Of Saved pushes him away.
Should Of Saved scores with a sloppy right hand. Visagie should have avoided that one.
Visagie tries to move into range but Should Of Saved moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Should Of Saved works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Visagie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been informed that Visagie has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Visagie has a takedown stuffed.
Visagie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Should Of Saved finds it's way round the side to connect with Visagie's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Should Of Saved cracks Visagie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Should Of Saved swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Visagie.
Visagie looks for a takedown but Should Of Saved sprawls well.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Should Of Saved darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Visagie slips under a jab.
Should Of Saved throws a nice looking combination but Visagie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Should Of Saved sets himself, and Visagie steps forward looking for the clinch! Should Of Saved avoids it this time.
Should Of Saved lands a lovely overhand right.
Should Of Saved throws a body punch but Visagie moves out of range.
Visagie wants to counter the offense by Should Of Saved and move into the clinch position.
Should Of Saved connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Visagie goes for a double leg but Should Of Saved avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Should Of Saved continues to drive forward.
What I Should Of Saved has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johagum Visagie.
Should Of Saved cracks Visagie with a good jab.
What I Should Of Saved is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Visagie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Visagie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Visagie ducks under a wild hook from Should Of Saved.
Visagie drops his hands momentarily and Should Of Saved takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Should Of Saved lands a jab to the head.
Should Of Saved cracks Visagie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Should Of Saved throws a jab but it's blocked by Visagie.
Visagie tries to counter by closing the distance.
Should Of Saved jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good exchange - Should Of Saved coming out on top.
Visagie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Should Of Saved lands a jab to the nose.#KD#
Should Of Saved sends Visagie crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Should Of Saved is motioning to the referee to let Visagie up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Visagie is rocked!#T3##KD#
Should Of Saved drops Visagie with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Visagie looks back up at him and smiles so Should Of Saved waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Visagie is still on wobbly legs! Can Should Of Saved finish him?
Visagie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Should Of Saved.
Visagie seems to have recovered his senses.
Should Of Saved connects with a right hand. Visagie shakes it off.#KD#
Should Of Saved feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Visagie sprawling to the canvas! Visagie rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Should Of Saved finish him?!
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!
Should Of Saved jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Should Of Saved is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice cross by Should Of Saved.
Visagie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
What I Should Of Saved seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Should Of Saved misses with an uppercut.
Should Of Saved lands a slapping body shot.
Should Of Saved lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T4#
Visagie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Should Of Saved avoids it really well and circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Should Of Saved.
Visagie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Should Of Saved scores with the left hand. Visagie knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Should Of Saved uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Visagie has time to react.
Should Of Saved lands a lovely overhand right.
Visagie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
What I Should Of Saved dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Should Of Saved waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Visagie.
Should Of Saved throws a hook but Visagie avoids it easily.
Visagie tries to counter by closing the distance.
Visagie misses with a takedown attempt - Should Of Saved sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A quick step to the side and Should Of Saved tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Should Of Saved looks to throw the jab but Visagie is out of range.
Visagie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Visagie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Should Of Saved throws a looping overhand right but Visagie ducks down to avoid it.
Should Of Saved throws a hook but Visagie avoids it easily.
Visagie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Should Of Saved missing with a left hand there. Visagie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Visagie is trying desperately to land a takedown but Should Of Saved is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Visagie.
Should Of Saved throws an overhand right that lands on Visagie's shoulder, as Visagie tries to avoid the shot.
Visagie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Should Of Saved sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
What I Should Of Saved has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johagum Visagie.
Should Of Saved scores with a punch to the head.
Visagie slips under a jab from Should Of Saved.
Visagie defending well as Should Of Saved loads up on a big left hand.
Visagie wants to counter with a clinch but Should Of Saved pushes him away.
Should Of Saved misses with a looping right.
Visagie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Visagie defending well as Should Of Saved loads up on a big left hand.
Visagie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Should Of Saved misses with an uppercut. Visagie saw that one coming.
Visagie steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Should Of Saved.
Should Of Saved punishes Visagie's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Should Of Saved throws a jab when Visagie was well out of range.
Should Of Saved jabs Visagie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Visagie shoots in looking for a takedown but Should Of Saved manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Visagie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Visagie is breathing heavily.
Should Of Saved listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Should Of Saved paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Should Of Saved's jab looks to have found its range, popping Visagie under the eye.
Visagie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Should Of Saved sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Visagie somewhat.
Should Of Saved drops Visagie with a huge uppercut! Visagie drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Should Of Saved is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). What I Should Of Saved! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 85
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Visagie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Denver sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Visagie somewhat.
Denver tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice sprawl there from Denver as Visagie shoots in.
Visagie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Denver moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Denver gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Denver trying to mount his opponent but Visagie defends it.
Denver is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Visagie tries to get to full guard but Denver has control of the leg.
Visagie has hold of Denver's hands but Denver slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Visagie taking some punishment here, with Denver in his half guard.
Visagie is staying active underneath Denver, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Denver seems to be looking for submissions.
Denver trying to pass the guard but Visagie defending well.
Denver wants to stand up but Visagie is controlling the position.
#SUB2#
Denver 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.
Denver slips a nice elbow through Visagie's hands, connecting with Visagie's forehead.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Denver is taking a breather. Visagie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Denver is working for a submission of some sort.
Denver throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Denver lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Denver scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Denver wants to work for an arm triangle but Visagie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Denver working Visagie over with strikes. #T3#
Denver is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Visagie is not content to let Denver control the position.#SUB2#
Denver is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Visagie is just riding it out for now. Denver eventually gives up the hold.
Visagie is looking to control Denver's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Visagie avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Visagie is refusing to be controlled, as Denver sits in half guard.
We've been informed that Denver has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Visagie trying to hold on to Denver's head to control him but Denver postures up.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Denver 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.
Denver drops an elbow to the side of Visagie's head.
Denver lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Denver seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Visagie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Visagie tries to get to full guard but Denver has control of the leg.
Visagie is refusing to be controlled, as Denver sits in half guard.
Denver working the head and body with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Denver is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Visagie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Denver.
Denver thows a huge punch but Visagie dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Denver dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Visagie has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Denver drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Denver scores with punches from side control.
Visagie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Denver has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Denver tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Visagie wants to control but Denver postures up.#T1#
Visagie gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Denver is working for a kimura but Visagie is defending it quite comfortably.
Joe Denver has got the better of the ground game so far.
Visagie is not content to let Denver control the position.
Denver trying to control the pace.
Denver looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Visagie with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Visagie is not content to let Denver control the position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Denver is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Visagie defends it well. #SUB2#
Visagie is defending against the submission attempts here by Denver.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Denver is looking for a kimura but Visagie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Denver to get the leverage.
Denver landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Denver trying to work for an americana but Visagie has managed to regain full guard.
Denver passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Denver lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Visagie down.
#T3#
Visagie is trying to improve his position.
Denver trying to control the position but Visagie is working away.
Denver tries to stand but Visagie is controlling his head.
Visagie manages to get back to half guard.
Denver wants to free his trapped foot but Visagie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Denver drops an elbow to the side of Visagie's head.
Visagie is trying to stand up here but Denver is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Denver is working for a kimura but Visagie is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Denver is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Visagie taking some punishment here, with Denver in his half guard.
Visagie wants to get back to full guard.
Denver is just content to waste time from the top position. Visagie takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Visagie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Visagie is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Denver tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Denver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Denver bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Denver in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Visagie is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Denver! |
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Event:
HRL88
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Visagie tries to counter by closing the distance.
Visagie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Visagie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanchez is looking to clinch but Visagie is avoiding it.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Visagie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elliott Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Visagie prevents Sanchez from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Sanchez is fighting off a takedown attempt but Visagie is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sanchez to the mat. Sanchez regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Visagie sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez is trying to keep Visagie in close.
Visagie advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T1#
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Visagie controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Visagie has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Sanchez is in a horrible position here. Visagie smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Visagie controlling the position easily from mount.
Visagie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sanchez tries to hold on but Visagie postures up.
Visagie controlling the position easily from mount. #T3##SUB2#
Visagie working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Sanchez turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Visagie off and cradles Sanchez's limp body as Visagie celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Johagum Visagie!
Elliott Sanchez was interviewed post fight and said 'Erm what the sigma'. |
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Event:
HRL81
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Visagie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Conway as he avoids it easily.
Conway tries to counter with a takedown but Visagie is quick to defend against it.
Visagie shoots in for a takedown but Conway shows good takedown defense.
Conway displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Visagie.
Walter Conway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johagum Visagie.
Visagie shoots in and drives through. Conway sprawls well.
Conway attempts a counter takedown but Visagie avoids it well and moves away.
Conway stuffs the takedown attempt from Visagie. Visagie gets slowly back to his feet.
Conway changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Visagie shoots in for a double leg but Conway sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Visagie is defended easily by Conway.
Conway feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Visagie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Conway is trying to defend but Visagie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Visagie wants to stand up but Conway has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T2#
Visagie trying to control from half guard but Conway is working away.
Visagie slows the pace down in half guard.
Conway tries to roll over but Visagie keeps him under control.
Conway won't allow Visagie to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Visagie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Conway is just riding it out for now. Visagie eventually gives up the hold.
Visagie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Conway knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Visagie looks winded!#T3##SUB#
Conway is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Visagie pulls his head out easily.
Visagie wants to take a breather but Conway is having none of it.
Visagie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Visagie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Conway knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Visagie is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Conway is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Visagie pulls his head out easily.
Conway is not content to let Visagie control the position.
Conway really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Visagie wants to free his trapped foot but Conway is holding on for dear life with his legs. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Visagie shoots in for a takedown but Conway shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Visagie shoots in but Conway avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Conway appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johagum Visagie will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Visagie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Conway defends well and Visagie ends up having to push Conway into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Conway drops down looking for a counter takedown but Visagie sprawls and moves away.
Johagum Visagie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Visagie goes for a double leg but Conway avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Conway continues to drive forward.
Conway displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Visagie.
Walter Conway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johagum Visagie.
Conway displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Visagie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Visagie fails with a takedown attempt.
Conway half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Visagie is breathing heavily.#T1#
Visagie goes for a double leg but Conway avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Conway continues to drive forward.
Conway feinted with a counter takedown.
Visagie shoots and misses #TD#
and Conway decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Visagie's guard.
Visagie is wriggling around but Conway manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Conway is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Visagie is doing well to control the position and prevent Conway from advancing to side control.#T2##SUB#
Conway is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Visagie is trying to control but can't.
Visagie missing with punches from the bottom.
Visagie controlling the position well. #SUB#
Conway is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Visagie is looking to control Conway's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Visagie avoid being mounted?
Visagie tries to roll over but Conway keeps him under control.
Visagie looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Visagie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Conway seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Visagie is defending against the submission attempts here by Conway.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Visagie misses with a takedown attempt - Conway sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Conway tries to counter with a takedown but Visagie is quick to defend against it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Visagie shoots in for a takedown but Conway shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Conway dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Visagie shoots and misses #TD#
and Conway counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Visagie! #SUB#
Visagie wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Conway seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Visagie is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Walter Conway! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Miura will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Miura throws a nice looking combination but Visagie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Visagie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Miura did well to prevent Visagie getting side control.
Visagie sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SU2#
Visagie stands up and beckons Miura to join him on the feet.
Miura with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Visagie counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Visagie.
A frustrated look appears on Miura's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Visagie lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB2#
Visagie has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Miura defend it? Visagie steps over the head and cranks it - Miura is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Visagie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johagum Visagie!
The defeated Kenshin Miura had this to say: 'We'll get back on the next fight im sure of it.'. |
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