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Event:
HFA 29
Date: Dec 07, 2024 |
#R1# Velez tries to clinch up but El Toro Iii circles away and keeps his distance. Velez throws a hook to the side of El Toro Iii's head but El Toro Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. El Toro Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Velez moves away. Velez throws a body shot but no joy. El Toro Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Velez wants to clinch and El Toro Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. El Toro Iii scores with a nice right hand.
El Toro Iii loads up on a big right hand but Velez slips the punch. Velez scores with a body shot.
Velez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. El Toro Iii uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. El Toro Iii definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Velez staying out of range there. Velez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling El Toro Iii to score with a decent uppercut. El Toro Iii throws an off balance right hand
and Velez counters with a one-two to the body. #T1# Nice defenses there by Velez. Velez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from El Toro Iii.#CL2# Velez moves into the clinch. El Toro Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Velez. #BC2# Velez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Velez punishes El Toro Iii's body with a nice straight punch. Velez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Velez misses with a straight right. A slow jab from El Toro Iii misses its intended target. El Toro Iii moves out of range as Velez strikes. El Toro Iii throws a hook but Velez blocks it. Velez slips under a jab from El Toro Iii. Velez's corner calls for a 1-2. Velez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Ceasar El Toro Iii has been cut. El Toro Iii misses the jab. Velez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down El Toro Iii rather than just go for the knockout. El Toro Iii connects with a looping right hand.
Velez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from El Toro Iii. Velez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from El Toro Iii with a body shot. Velez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as El Toro Iii throws out the jab. #T2# Velez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from El Toro Iii.
Velez looks to land a left hand but El Toro Iii moved out of range nicely. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Velez lands a body shot.
Velez slips a jab from El Toro Iii. Velez throws out a counter right but El Toro Iii avoids it with no problem. El Toro Iii takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Velez moves away from the strike by El Toro Iii. El Toro Iii throws a hook but Velez blocks it. El Toro Iii throws a lazy uppercut
and Velez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Velez connects with a single shot there. Velez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Velez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Velez misses the shot to the body. El Toro Iii defending well as Velez loads up on a big left hand. Sloppy strikes from El Toro Iii. Those never looked like landing. Velez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from El Toro Iii with a body shot. Velez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3# Velez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC2#El Toro Iii is rocked! El Toro Iii swings widly with a right hand
and Velez counters with a nice body shot. Oh El Toro Iii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Nice defenses there by Velez. El Toro Iii seems to have got his legs back now. El Toro Iii looks to land a right hand but Velez moved out of range. A slow jab from El Toro Iii misses its intended target. El Toro Iii takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Velez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from El Toro Iii. It seemed like Velez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. El Toro Iii is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Velez's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Velez swings away with a body shot that misses
and El Toro Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Velez throws the left hand but El Toro Iii avoids the punch easily. Velez moves out of range as El Toro Iii strikes. El Toro Iii on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Velez takes a swing at El Toro Iii's ribcage but misses. Velez throws a big shot that misses.#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nice defenses there by Velez. A decent looking cross lands there for Velez. El Toro Iii throws a lazy uppercut
and Velez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Velez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2# Velez clinches. #BC2# Velez manages to break the clinch.
Velez avoids a lazy jab quite easily. El Toro Iii takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. A big left from El Toro Iii misses. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Velez! But no joy. Velez scores with a hook. El Toro Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Velez. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. El Toro Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
El Toro Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Velez throws out a token jab with nothing on it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Madden Velez dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ceasar El Toro Iii's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# El Toro Iii throws a head kick that misses. Velez misses with a wild body shot. Madden Velez seems to be getting the better of the standup. Velez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. El Toro Iii scores with a head kick.
Velez misses the jab. El Toro Iii takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
El Toro Iii swats away the attempt to clinch by Velez. El Toro Iii walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Velez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Velez tries to clinch but El Toro Iii moves away and El Toro Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Nice body punch from Velez. El Toro Iii throws a shot from downtown. Velez moves away and avoids it. El Toro Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Velez. El Toro Iii misses with a straight left. #T1# Velez throws a big shot that misses. El Toro Iii scores with a head kick. Velez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Velez misses with a wild body shot. El Toro Iii misses with a jab to the body
and Velez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. El Toro Iii is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. El Toro Iii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Velez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Velez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches El Toro Iii on the side of the head.#KD2# Velez cracks El Toro Iii with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! El Toro Iii looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Velez finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Velez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but El Toro Iii moves away. Velez swings for the body but El Toro Iii moves out of range.
Velez swings and misses with a shot to the body and El Toro Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. El Toro Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Velez throws a sloppy body shot
and El Toro Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. El Toro Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Velez throws out the jab. El Toro Iii is looking to counter punch.#T2# El Toro Iii throws a lazy right hand but Velez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. El Toro Iii avoids the body shot from Velez.
#CL2# Velez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2# Velez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Velez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like El Toro Iii was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. El Toro Iii throws a shot from downtown. Velez moves away and avoids it. Velez now looks to counter with a shot at the body. El Toro Iii throws a shot from downtown. Velez moves away and avoids it. Velez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits El Toro Iiis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Velez slips under a jab. Velez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Velez has been the more effective fighter overall so far. El Toro Iii scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL2# El Toro Iii gets tackled into the cage by Velez. Velez maintains the clinch. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Velez 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. Velez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Velez.
Velez working aggressively here.
#T3# Velez throws a punch but it's blocked by El Toro Iii. #BC2# Velez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Velez misses its intended target. Velez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
El Toro Iii misses with a hook. El Toro Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Velez. Velez moves into range and connects with a jab. El Toro Iii throws out a loose jab but Velez uses good head movement to avoid it. Velez now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Velez throws an off balance right hand
and El Toro Iii counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Velez is rocked! El Toro Iii looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Velez throws a poor cross that misses
and El Toro Iii counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ceasar El Toro Iii! |
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Event:
BANZAI BONANZA 13
Date: Oct 20, 2024 |
#R1##CL2# Alexander fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Velez, pushing him back against the cage. Velez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. A body shot lands from Velez.
#BC# Velez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Velez lands a slapping body shot.
Velez moves forwards but Alexander connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2# Velez tries to keep at a distance but Alexander has taken the fight into the clinch. A short right from Alexander on the inside. #BC2# Alexander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Velez dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Velez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alexander. Alexander throws a shot from downtown. Velez moves away and avoids it. Velez tests Alexander's chin there with a solid looking shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Velez looks to throw the jab but Alexander is out of range. A combination from Velez does no damage. Alexander drops his hands momentarily and Velez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Alexander throws a body punch but Velez moves out of range. #T1# Velez takes one to the chin there. Good work by Velez as he checks the leg kick. Velez takes a swing at Alexander's ribcage but misses. Velez doesn't manage to clinch there - Alexander circles away.
Alexander swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. A swing and a miss from Velez. Velez throws a big shot that misses. Alexander throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Velez sees it coming and avoids it easily. Velez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alexander under the eye. Velez misses with an uppercut. Alexander saw that one coming. Velez connects with a body shot. Alexander lands a right hook to the body.
Alexander takes a swing at Velez's ribcage but misses. Alexander throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Velez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alexander moves away. A jab from Alexander misses. #T2# Velez throws a lazy uppercut
and Velez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. This has been an exciting period of action! Velez misses with an uppercut
and Alexander counters with a nice leg kick. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Velez lands with a right to the head. #BC# Velez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Velez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Velez takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL# Velez has closed the distance and engaged Alexander in a clinch.
#BC# Velez breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Alexander forces Velez back against the cage and clinches. Velez lands a hook that snaps the head of Alexander backwards. #BC# Velez breaks from the clinch.
#T3# Velez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alexander. Alexander throws a sloppy head kick and Velez moves out of range easily. Alexander lands with an overhand left. Velez looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexander is just out of range. Velez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Velez misses with a lunging right hand
and Alexander counters with a lovely straight right hand! Velez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alexander. Alexander misses with a hook. Alexander swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Velez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Velez looks to land a left hand but Alexander moved out of range nicely. Alexander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Velez's corner calls for a 1-2. Velez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. The fight stays on the outside here - Velez looks like he's thinking about clinching though. As Velez backs off Alexander throws a huge counter combo but Velez manages to avoid it all. Alexander looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T4# Alexander wants to clinch up but Velez keeps it at a distance. Velez throws a jab when Alexander was well out of range. Velez tests Alexander's chin there with a solid looking shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Velez misses with a straight left. Alexander misses the jab. Velez misses with a left hand and Alexander counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Alexander tries to clinch but Velez is having none of it. Velez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alexander was well out of range. Poor timing from Velez.#CL2# Velez tries to keep at a distance but Alexander has taken the fight into the clinch. Velez misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC# Velez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexander with the inside leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Velez with a hook. 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 Madden Velez will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Velez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Alexander defending well as Velez loads up on a big left hand. Alexander rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Velez moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Alexander thumps Velez with a low kick. Alexander throws a right hand that Velez ducks under and follows up with a left that Velez also avoids with ease. Alexander lands with a straight right. Velez didn't see that one coming. Velez swings for the body but Alexander moves out of range.
Velez ducks under a wild hook from Alexander. Alexander uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Velez. Alexander raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Velez avoids a lazy jab quite easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Velez avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A counter left hand to the body from Velez misses its target.#CL# Velez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Velez. Alexander wants to get back to striking at distance but Velez won't allow it.
Velez swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexander uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1# Velez lands with a left to the head. Velez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Alexander blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Velez. Velez misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2# Alexander's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. An inside leg kick lands from Alexander. #CL# Velez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alexander, pushing him back against the cage. Velez lands a nice shot to the body. Velez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Velez swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexander uses good head movement to avoid it. A left hand lands to the body for Velez.
Madden Velez has scored more points in the clinch so far. Velez lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2# Alexander is trying to stall.
Velez throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexander. Velez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexander backwards. Velez misses with a punch to the body.
Velez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Velez struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexander controls his hands.
Velez tries a body shot but Alexander blocks it.
Alexander working hard to break the clinch.#BC2# Alexander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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! Alexander uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Velez. Alexander jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL# Velez clinches with his opponent.
Velez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alexander backwards. #T3##BC# Velez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Alexander misses with a low kick.
Alexander throws a sloppy head kick and Velez moves out of range easily. Alexander thows a leg kick but Velez checks it and Velez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Alexander throws a head kick that misses. Alexander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Velez.
Velez ducks under a wild hook from Alexander. Velez lands with a hook. Alexander tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Velez blocks a head kick by Alexander.
It looked like Velez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Alexander. Alexander wants to clinch up but Velez keeps it at a distance. Velez lands with a straight right. Alexander didn't see that one coming. Velez is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Alexander let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Alexander missing with a left hand there. Velez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A little feinted left hand from Velez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Alexander displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Velez throws out the jab. #T4# Alexander misses with a double jab.
Velez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. A looping hook to the body misses from Velez. Alexander does a little dance to reset his feet. 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! Velez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL# Velez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alexander wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Velez has him pressed against the cage. Velez tries a body shot but Alexander blocks it.
Velez misses with a punch to the body.
Alexander blocks a body shot from Velez. Velez tries a body shot but Alexander blocks it.
#BC# Velez manages to break the clinch.
Alexander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alexander throws a poor cross that misses
and Velez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Alexander thumps Velez with a low kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Madden Velez dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3# Velez throws a poor cross that misses
and Alexander counters with a stiff right hand. Alexander thows a left - swing and a miss! Velez with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL# Velez instigates a clinch. #BC# Velez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Velez tries to clinch up but Alexander circles away and keeps his distance. Alexander connects with an inside leg kick. Decent striking displayed by Alexander there. Velez scores with a decent looking hook. Alexander slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Velez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Alexander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Alexander's jab looks to have found its range, popping Velez under the eye. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Alexander throws a head kick that half lands.
Velez misses with a shot to the body and Alexander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Alexander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velez.
#T1# Alexander wants to clinch up but Velez keeps it at a distance.#CL# Velez darts in and clinches Alexander up against the cage. Velez misses with some punches.
Velez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Velez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alexanders head. Velez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alexander can't break the clinch.
Alexander blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Velez. Nice body punch from Velez. Velez misses with a body punch.
The referee calls for Velez to work.
We've been informed that Alexander has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Velez misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2##BC# Velez manages to break the clinch.
Velez misses with a body punch
and Alexander counters with a nice leg kick. Velez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexander manages to avoid it. Alexander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Velez.
Alexander throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Velez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Velez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alexander stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. This has been an exciting period of action! Alexander throws a nice inside leg kick. Velez lands a jab to Alexander's midsection. Velez tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Alexander counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL# Velez pushes Alexander up against the cage in a clinch.#T3# Velez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Velez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Alexander takes a shot to the head. #BC# Velez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A nice leg kick lands there from Alexander. Velez digs a good body shot into Alexander's ribs. Velez wants to clinch but Alexander slips to the side letting Alexander counter with a right hand. Madden Velez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Alexander throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Alexander dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Alexander fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Velez on the side of the head. Velez scores with a punch to the head. Alexander scores with a jab to the head.
Alexander looks to land a left hand but Velez moved out of range nicely. Velez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alexander on the side of the head.#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Velez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Velez cracks Alexander with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL# Velez clinches up against the cage. Velez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Alexander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexander is trying to break the clinch but Velez has him pressed against the cage. Velez keeps control of Alexander as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Phoenix Alexander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Velez lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Madden Velez. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Velez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Madden Velez! Madden Velez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2024 |
#R1# Triggerfish takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Triggerfish throws the kick towards the body but Velez avoids it. Triggerfish misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Triggerfish pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Velez is looking to clinch but Triggerfish is avoiding it.
Triggerfish has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Velez finds it's way round the side to connect with Triggerfish's head. #CUT2#It looks like Titan Triggerfish has been cut. Triggerfish avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Velez tries to clinch up but Triggerfish circles away and keeps his distance. Triggerfish keeps the fight on the outside. Triggerfish looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Triggerfish takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Madden Velez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Velez thuds a left hand into Triggerfish's body. Velez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Velez tries to clinch up but Triggerfish circles away and keeps his distance.#T1# Velez lands a jab.#ROC2#Triggerfish is rocked! Velez cracks Triggerfish with a left hook right on the temple and Triggerfish goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Velez lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Triggerfish is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Madden Velez! |
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