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Event:
Gibbs Ascends to the Hall
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Manini shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Manini slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kataski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Manini wants to get up but he can't break Kataski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kataski keeping full guard, as Manini tries to pass.
Kataski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Manini controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Kataski working for a triangle but Manini defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kataski looking for subs off his back but Manini has passed one foot through into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kataski is looking for a sweep. Manini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kataski actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kataski wants to control but Manini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Manini prevents Kataski from improving his position.#SUB2#
Kataski looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kataski actively working from the bottom here.
Kataski is pressing down on Manini's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Manini looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Kataski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Manini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kataski is keeping the position for now.
Manini postures up.
Kataski looking for a sweep. Not yet Kataski, not yet. #SUB2#
Kataski looking for a triangle here. Manini is fighting it but it looks tight! Kataski pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Manini is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kai Kataski! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2025 |
#R1#
Sanchez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sanchez goes for a double leg but Manini avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Manini continues to drive forward.
Sanchez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Manini after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Manini gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sanchez regains guard.
#SUB#
Sanchez is looking for a triangle here but Manini uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Manini controlling from side mount.
Sanchez dodges the ground and pound from Manini.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manini tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T1#
Sanchez isn't going anywhere.
Sanchez is looking to regain half guard here but Manini keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Manini decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Sanchez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manini.
Sanchez feints a jab promting Manini to slip. Sanchez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Manini slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#TD2#
Manini shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sanchez is in trouble now - Manini has advanced to mount! #T2#
Sanchez is trying to stand.
Manini sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Manini wants to get back to his feet but Sanchez is holding on tight.
Manini controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Manini lands a big shot there that rocks Sanchez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sanchez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Manini takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sanchez is desperately trying to improve his position but Manini has a good base and remains in mount.
Manini lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Manini controlling the position easily from mount.
Manini prevents Sanchez from getting the reversal.#T4#
Sanchez is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
Manini dominating with strikes here.
Manini landing strikes from the mount.
Sanchez tries to reverse the position but Manini maintains control.
Manini trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Manini jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sanchez manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manini in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Manini dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
No joy there for Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sanchez.
Sanchez dodges the punch combination from Manini.
Sanchez scores with a nice strike.
Manini takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Manini bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manini looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manini takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Manini shoots in but Sanchez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Manini gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T1#
Manini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Alvaro Sanchez is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanchez lands with a good body shot.
A jab lands there for Sanchez.
Sanchez works over Manini's head and body with a nice combination.
Sanchez lands a jab to Manini's midsection.
Manini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Manini misses with a takedown attempt - Sanchez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Manini tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Manini moves into range and clinches up with Sanchez.#T2##BC2#
Manini breaks the clinch.
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick from Manini.
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!
Manini doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sanchez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Alvaro Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Manini.
Manini is breathing heavily.
Sanchez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanchez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sanchez duly obliges.
Sanchez is looking to wear down Manini with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Manini throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanchez works the jab nicely.
Alvaro Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manini fails with the takedown
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand. #T3#
Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Manini tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sanchez defends well and Manini ends up having to push Sanchez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Manini darts in looking for a takedown but Sanchez gets double underhooks and turns Manini into the cage.
Sanchez scores with a punch to the head.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sanchez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Manini is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sanchez.
Sanchez shoots in for a double leg but Manini sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manini can do to turn this around?
Manini has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Sanchez lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manini takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Manini scores with a takedown into Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Manini has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Manini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanchez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alvaro Sanchez dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Manini clinches.
Manini effectively controlling the action here.#TD2#
Manini pulls Sanchez into guard.
Sanchez throws an elbow that misses. Manini uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sanchez's guard. Nice move by Manini!#REVB#
Manini is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Manini puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T1#
Sanchez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sanchez.
Sanchez managing to control the position. #SUB#
Sanchez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Manini pushing down on Sanchez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sanchez is trying to stand back up but Manini is controlling him
#SUB2#
Manini is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sanchez sees it coming and defends easily.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Manini is controlling well.
Well, if Manini is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Manini is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Manini feints and as Sanchez raises his hands in defense, Manini changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sanchez being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Manini got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sanchez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Manini has managed to get both his arms back between Sanchez's legs - danger averted.#T4##SUB#
Sanchez has his foot on Manini's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Manini works his way back into a safe position though.
Sanchez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Manini trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manini forces his way into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manini controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Manini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Manini has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Manini! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 06, 2025 |
#R1#
Manini fails with the takedown.
Manini takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Benoit darts in looking for a takedown but Manini gets double underhooks and turns Benoit into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Manini takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Benoit fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Manini breaks the clinch.
Benoit stuffs the takedown.
Benoit is looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benoit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Manini avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Weslay Benoit. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Manini closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1##TD2#
Manini turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Benoit wants to get back to his feet.
Manini trying to control the action but Benoit is working from the bottom.
Manini working away.
Manini throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Benoit is trying to get back to half guard.
Manini controls the position.#T2#
Manini working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Manini controlling from side mount.
Benoit tries to improve position but can't.
Benoit is not content to let Manini control the position.
Benoit is letting Manini control him for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3##CL2#
Manini forces Benoit back against the cage and clinches.
Manini wants a takedown.
#BC2#
Manini breaks the clinch.
Manini just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Benoit is defended easily by Manini.
Manini walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Manini fails with the takedown
and Benoit counters with a one-two to the body.
Benoit shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Manini as he jumps to the side.
Manini stuffs the takedown attempt from Benoit. Benoit gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Manini gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Manini looking for a guillotine here but Benoit defends easily.
Benoit has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Benoit tries to free his leg and advance position but Manini is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anthony Manini will probably get the nod.
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##TD2#
Manini shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Benoit's guard.
Anthony Manini has got the better of the ground game so far.
Manini stands up over Benoit, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Manini stays in close to Benoit's body and controls the position.
Benoit wants to get back to his feet but Manini is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Benoit is trying to keep Manini in close.
Benoit can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Manini controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Manini looking to pass the guard.
Manini seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Benoit wants to clinch.
Benoit shoots for a double leg takedown but Manini sprawls well. He's pushed Benoit's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Manini feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Benoit throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Manini was covering up waiting for the punch and Benoit finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Manini wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Manini is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Manini holds on and takes a little breather.
Benoit wants to get up but he can't break Manini's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Benoit trying to control but Manini is working from the bottom.
Benoit has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Manini is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
Manini is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Benoit shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Manini eats them both and turns towards Benoit to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Benoit lands a really nice looking cross but Manini seems unphased.
Benoit misses with a low kick.#CL#
Benoit moves into the clinch.
Benoit has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Manini after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Manini jumps guard.
Manini seems keen to control Benoit's posture.
Manini keeping moving, preventing Benoit from controlling successfully. #T4#
Manini controlling the position.
Manini is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Benoit might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manini is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Benoit 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!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Manini's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anthony Manini will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Benoit closes the distance looking to clinch
and Manini counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Benoit lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Manini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Benoit slaps away a takedown attempt from Manini, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Benoit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manini dodges the punch combination from Benoit.
Benoit stuns Manini with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Manini closes the distance and clinches up with Benoit, looking for a takedown. Manini pushes Benoit against the cage but Benoit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Benoit drops down looking for a counter takedown but Manini sprawls and moves away.
Weslay Benoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Manini.
Benoit dives in and grabs Manini's left leg, looking for a takedown. Manini pushes down on Benoit's head and hops out.#CL2#
Manini gets a clinch.
Benoit is pressed up against the cage. Manini has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Benoit down to the mat. Benoit avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Manini looks to land a right hand but Benoit moved out of range.
Benoit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Benoit.
Manini tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Manini has managed to clinch.
Manini wants a takedown.
Manini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Manini prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Manini decides to pull guard. #T2#
Benoit won't allow Manini to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Manini has his foot on Benoit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Benoit works his way back into a safe position though.
Manini is trying to control the position but Benoit postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Manini can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benoit stopping the sweep attempt from Manini.
Manini is trying to control the position but Benoit postures up.
Benoit wants to pass the guard but Manini is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Benoit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manini tries to counter with a clinch but Benoit shakes him off and moves away.#TD2#
Manini shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Benoit wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Benoit enables Manini to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Benoit manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Benoit wants to get back to his feet but Manini is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Benoit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Benoit will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Manini controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Manini connects with a couple of short punches.
Manini cracks Benoit with a solid left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manini with a nice head shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Benoit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manini.
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 Weslay Benoit.
I think Manini has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Manini! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Manini has Kapanadze pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Manini pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kapanadze tumbling to the mat - Manini dives into Kapanadze'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.
Manini controlling from the top position.
Manini is pushing down on Kapanadze's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kapanadze is fighting to maintain full guard but Manini has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manini works his way into side control.
Manini has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kapanadze!
Kapanadze tries to lock up and control but Manini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Manini is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kapanadze can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Manini looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kapanadze knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manini on the ground.
Manini landing strikes from the mount.
Manini raining down hammerfists from mount.
Manini takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2##SU2#
Manini get's back to his feet.
Kapanadze is breathing heavily.
Kapanadze lands a glancing blow to the side of Manini's head.
Kapanadze throws a sloppy head kick and Manini moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Manini darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kapanadze pushes Manini off but Manini dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Manini decides to stand back up.
Manini avoids the head kick by Kapanadze.
#T3##CL2#
Manini darts in and clinches Kapanadze up against the cage.#TD2#
Manini has clasped his hands together around Kapanadze's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Manini gets to mount! Kapanadze was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Manini controlling from the full mount.
Manini connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Manini is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Manini landing strikes, looking to finish!
Manini looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Manini looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kapanadze is bucking up trying to escape but Manini cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manini postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kapanadze looks a forlorn figure.
Manini looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kapanadze looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Manini fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kapanadze on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kapanadze tries to get out of the position.
Manini scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kapanadze?
#ROC2#Kapanadze is rocked!#SUB2#
Manini throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Kapanadze has his hands clasped together but Manini breaks the hold and Kapanadze is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Manini!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony Manini! |
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