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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2025 |
#R1# Books misses with a few strikes there.
Books throws a hook but Inamo blocks it. Inamo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT#It looks like Rodtang Inamo has been cut. Inamo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. A head kick misses from Inamo. Books swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Inamo counters with a two punch combo. Books stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Inamo. A good leg kick by Inamo. Books takes a kick to the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD# Books sends Inamo crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Books is motioning to the referee to let Inamo up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Inamo is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Rodtang Inamo's cut even more. Books darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Inamo's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Books before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Killian Books! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2025 |
#R1# No joy there for Inamo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mercoli is trying hard to land a takedown here. Inamo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Inamo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mercoli's sensitive parts. Mercoli takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Inamo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mercoli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Inamo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mercoli is out of range and Inamo settles back down. Inamo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mercoli is looking for a counter combo. Mercoli blocks a head kick by Inamo.
Mercoli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Inamo lands a leg kick that knocks Mercoli off balance momentarily. Mercoli fails to land the takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mercoli shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Inamo sprawls well. Inamo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mercoli gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Mercoli. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mercoli fails with a takedown attempt.#T1# A nice leg kick from Inamo, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Inamo. That's going to slow Mercoli down. Inamo slaps away a takedown attempt from Mercoli, before circling back to the center of the mat. Inamo misses with a series of wild punches.
Inamo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Inamo swinging wildly here.
Inamo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Inamo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2# Inamo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Rodtang Inamo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Mercoli blocks a jab. Mercoli fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mercoli is defended easily by Inamo. Inamo throws a head kick that misses. Mercoli throwing a counter right hand but Inamo manages to avoid it. Mercoli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Inamo can pounce on him.
A leg kick checked by Mercoli. Mercoli throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Mercoli moves out of range of the leg kick from Inamo. Inamo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mercoli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Inamo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mercoli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Inamo unleashes a big counter combination but Mercoli bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3# Inamo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mercoli. Mercoli goes for a double leg but Inamo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Inamo continues to drive forward. Mercoli is breathing heavily. Inamo avoiding damage.
#BC# Mercoli manages to break the clinch.
Inamo throws a head kick that misses. Mercoli changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Inamo avoids the body shot from Mercoli.
Sloppy strikes from Inamo. Those never looked like landing. Mercoli tries to counter with a takedown but Inamo is quick to defend against it. Rodtang Inamo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mercoli shoots in and drives through. Inamo sprawls well. Mercoli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mercoli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Inamo can pounce on him.
Inamo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mercoli. That did some damage! Inamo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Inamo throws a solid leg kick but Mercoli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Inamo. Inamo lands with a slapping head kick. #T4# Inamo misses with an uppercut
and Mercoli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Mercoli is trying hard to land a takedown here. Inamo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Inamo throws a sloppy head kick and Mercoli moves out of range easily. Mercoli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Mercoli shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Inamo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mercoli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. A head kick misses from Inamo. Inamo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Inamo connects with an inside leg kick. Mercoli swings widly with a right hand
and Inamo counters with a leg kick. Inamo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mercoli moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Mercoli blocks a head kick by Inamo.
Good leg kick by Inamo. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodtang Inamo dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Mercoli avoids the head kick by Inamo.
Mercoli looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Rodtang Inamo seems to be getting the better of the standup. Mercoli shoots in but Inamo avoids the takedown attempt easily. Mercoli is looking to land body kicks. Inamo lands a leg kick that knocks Mercoli off balance momentarily. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mercoli is defended easily by Inamo. Inamo stuffs the takedown attempt from Mercoli. Mercoli gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Mercoli. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Inamo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mercoli. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A kick lands to the mid section there for Inamo. Inamo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mercoli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Inamo paws at him with a jab and circles away. Inamo throws out a counter right but Mercoli avoids it with no problem.#T1# Inamo throws a sloppy head kick and Mercoli moves out of range easily. Mercoli appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Inamo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Mercoli fails with a takedown attempt. Mercoli shoots for a double leg takedown but Inamo sprawls well. He's pushed Mercoli's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Mercoli dodges the punch combination from Inamo.
Good leg kick by Inamo. Inamo misses with a straight left. Inamo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Mercoli shoots for a double leg takedown but Inamo sprawls well. He's pushed Mercoli's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Inamo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Inamo lands a head kick!
A nice leg kick from Inamo, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T2# Mercoli blocks a head kick by Inamo.
Inamo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Inamo misses. Mercoli misses with a head kick.
Inamo lands a head kick. Mercoli smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Inamo throws a right and a left that Mercoli avoids nicely. Mercoli is looking to counter the offense by Inamo and move into the clinch. Inamo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mercoli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Inamo scores with a head kick.
Mercoli ducks under a wild hook from Inamo. Mercoli ducks under a wild hook from Inamo. Inamo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Inamo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Inamo 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.#T3# Inamo tries to bum rush Mercoli with a series of wild strikes but Mercoli uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Inamo has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Inamo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mercoli takes a step back to recover. Inamo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mercoli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Inamo. Mercoli shoots for a double leg takedown but Inamo sprawls well. He's pushed Mercoli's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Inamo lands with a kick to the temple. Mercoli shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Mercoli takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mercoli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Inamo lands with an uppercut that bounces Mercoli off the cage and back into range. A head kick from Inamo lands but Mercoli takes it in his stride. Mercoli throws a head kick but Inamo moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Inamo. A nice leg kick from Inamo, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T4# Mercoli fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Inamo with the inside leg kick. Inamo is looking to slow Mercoli down with leg kicks. A head kick misses from Inamo. Inamo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Mercoli ducks under a wild hook from Inamo. Mercoli closes the distance and clinches up with Inamo, looking for a takedown. Mercoli pushes Inamo against the cage but Inamo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Inamo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Inamo lands with a kick to the temple. Mercoli shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Inamo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Mercoli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Inamo paws at him with a jab and circles away. Inamo connects with a high kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodtang Inamo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Inamo cracks Mercoli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Mercoli closes this distance looking for a takedown but Inamo circles away. Mercoli moves in looking to clinch but Inamo pushes him off. Inamo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Inamo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Inamo avoids the head kick by Mercoli.
Mercoli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Inamo. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Mercoli. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Mercoli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Inamo throws a head kick that misses. Both fighters are breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mercoli shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Inamo pinned against the cage. Inamo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Mercoli. That's going to take a lot out of him. Inamo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mercoli.#T1# Inamo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mercoli takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mercoli tries a head kick but it misses.
Mercoli ducks under a wild hook from Inamo. Good leg kick by Inamo. Inamo misses with a head kick.
Inamo scores with a head kick. Mercoli tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Inamo lands a head kick!
Inamo misses with a wild combination.
Inamo throws a sloppy head kick and Mercoli moves out of range easily. #T2# Inamo scores with a leg kick.
Inamo misses with a two punch combination.
Mercoli is looking to clinch. Mercoli throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Inamo's waist but Inamo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mercoli off to one side. Inamo throws a fast counter high kick but Mercoli manages to duck under it in time. Inamo throws a right and a left that both miss. Inamo moves out of range as Mercoli throws a body kick.
Inamo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. This has been an exciting period of action! Inamo connects with a leg kick. An inside leg kick lands from Inamo. Inamo misses with a head kick.
Inamo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mercoli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Mercoli takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mercoli slips a jab and a cross from Inamo.
Mercoli seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Inamo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3# Mercoli fails in his attempt to clinch. Inamo misses with a head kick.
Mercoli is looking to clinch. Mercoli fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Mercoli blocks a head kick by Inamo.
A counter left hand to the body from Mercoli misses its target. Inamo throws a head kick but Mercoli moves out of range.
Mercoli drops down looking for a counter takedown but Inamo sprawls and moves away. Mercoli tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Inamo is able to avoid easily. Gabriel Mercoli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Inamo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mercoli thows a left - swing and a miss! Mercoli tries a head kick but it misses.
Inamo jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4# Inamo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Inamo.
Inamo swats away the attempt to clinch by Mercoli. Mercoli takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Inamo dodges the punch combination from Mercoli.
Mercoli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Inamo throws out a token jab with nothing on it. That kick from Inamo tenderised Mercoli's leg. Mercoli is trying to keep his angry face on. Gabriel Mercoli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Rodtang Inamo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Mercoli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight! Rodtang Inamo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Inamo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 26:30 Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 26:30 Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodtang Inamo! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1# Inamo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Inamo swinging wildly here.
Havener dodges the punch combination from Inamo.
Havener on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. A low kick lands for Inamo.
Inamo feints and then cracks Havener's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Havener down. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Inamo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Havener's head. Inamo throws a nice looking combination but Havener bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. An attempted straight right counter from Havener misses the target.#CL# Havener closes the distance and pushes Inamo back into the cage. Inamo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Havener is defending well for now.#BC# Havener breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1# Havener takes a kick to the side of the head. No luck with that takedown attempt from Havener. Inamo tries a head kick but it misses.
A right-left combo lands from Inamo. Havener definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Havener connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT#It looks like Rodtang Inamo has been cut. A combination from Inamo does no damage. A little feinted left hand from Havener on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Havener swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Inamo! But no joy. Havener fails with a takedown attempt. Inamo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Inamo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2# Havener tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Inamo was well out of range. Poor timing from Havener. Inamo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Havener's head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Inamo throws a poor cross that misses
and Havener counters with a right hand to the body. Inamo looks winded! Havener throws a right hand that Inamo ducks under and follows up with a left that Inamo also avoids with ease. Inamo staying out of range there. Inamo falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL# and Havener counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Havener. #BC# Havener breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Inamo throws a body kick that misses. Inamo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Havener's head. Havener throws a head kick that misses. A head kick misses from Inamo. Havener throwing a counter right hand but Inamo manages to avoid it.#T3# Havener misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Havener just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick by Inamo misses #CL# and Havener counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Inamo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The referee calls for Havener to work.
Inamo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Havener has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Havener prevents Inamo from breaking the clinch. Inamo wants to get back to striking at distance but Havener won't allow it.
Havener misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Inamo.
Inamo is trying to break the clinch but Havener has him pressed against the cage. #BC# Havener breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Inamo. #T4# A head kick by Inamo misses and Havener counters with a nice uppercut. Inamo misses with a low kick.
Havener swings for the body but Inamo moves out of range.
Inamo is looking to score with low kicks. Havener is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Inamo. Havener avoids the head kick by Inamo.
Inamo throws a wild combination but nothing lands. And Havener counters with a quick kick to the body but Inamo blocks it.#CL# Havener fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Inamo, pushing him back against the cage. Havener avoiding damage as Inamo throws knees to the body.
Inamo wants to break free but Havener has control.
Havener keeps control of Inamo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Inamo trying to control the position but instead, Havener has worked for underhooks and has pushed Inamo into the cage. Inamo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rodtang Inamo will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Rodtang Inamo's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Inamo throws a nice looking combination but Havener bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Havener appears to be looking for a big counter. Inamo with the inside leg kick. Havener stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Inamo. Inamo goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Inamo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#That has opened up Rodtang Inamo's cut even more. Havener throws a body shot but no joy. Inamo throws a sloppy head kick and Havener moves out of range easily. It looked like Havener was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Inamo. Inamo throws a head kick but Havener moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Havener misses its target. Havener has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Havener there as he acknowledges the shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Havener is defended easily by Inamo. Inamo throws a nice head kick!
Havener is looking to wear down Inamo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1# Inamo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Havener's head. Inamo throws a lazy head kick and Havener counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#The cut above Rodtang Inamo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#CL# Havener clinches up with Inamo and pushes him back against the cage. Inamo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Inamo has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Inamo is breathing heavily. Inamo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Inamo has had enough of the clinch but Havener keeps him there for the moment. Havener has Inamo pressed against the cage, preventing Inamo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC# Havener breaks the clinch.
Inamo throws a leg kick #CL# and Havener counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Inamo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Havener blocks it with crossed arms. #T2# Inamo can't break the clinch.
Havener blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Inamo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Inamo looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC# Havener breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Inamo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Inamo misses #KD# and Havener counters with a nice right hand that sends Inamo toppling to the canvas! Inamo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Havener finish him?!#ROC#Inamo is rocked!#CUT#Rodtang Inamo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rodtang Inamo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Andrew Havener! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2024 |
#R1# A chopping leg kick lands by Inamo. A kick lands to the mid section there for Inamo. Inamo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Inamo misses with a head kick.
Mason wants to counter the offense by Inamo and move into the clinch position. Mason takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mason tries to clinch up. A solid leg kick lands there for Inamo.
#TD2# Mason throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Inamo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mason is in Inamo's guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SU2# Inamo is working an open guard so Mason takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Inamo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mason on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2# Mason drives through with a takedown into Inamo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Mason with a nice head shot there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mason looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU2# Mason gets to his feet - Inamo follows without any prompting. #T1# Inamo swinging wildly here.
Inamo dodges the punch combination from Mason.
Inamo tries to bum rush Mason with a series of wild strikes but Mason uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#KD2# Mason lands a left and a right that send Inamo crashing to the mat, dazed. Mason thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Inamo is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Rodtang Inamo has been cut. Inamo looks to land a combination but Mason avoids it well. Mason throws a head kick but Inamo moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Inamo connects with a high kick. #TD2# Mason closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Inamo did well to prevent Mason getting side control.#SUB2# Mason is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Inamo is just riding it out for now. Mason eventually gives up the hold. Mason is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2##SUB2# Mason in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Inamo tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Mason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roy Mason! |
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