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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Kontio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zmrd.#TD#
Kontio scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nice strikes from Kontio there.
Kontio is nestled in close to Zmrd, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kontio controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Zmrd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zmrd has hold of Kontio's hands but Kontio slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kontio lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Kontio is trying for a kimura here. Zmrd looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kontio wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pyry Kontio!
Pyry Kontio thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 18
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Zmrd moves in looking to clinch but Kozich pushes him off.
Kozich is looking to counter punch.
Kozich shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Zmrd decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kozich is looking for a sweep. Zmrd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zmrd not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zmrd not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zmrd not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zmrd looks winded!
Kozich is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zmrd in particular looking to stall.
Zmrd prevents Kozich from improving his position.
Zmrd throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Zmrd prevents Kozich from improving his position.
Kozich is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zmrd's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zmrd's back!
Zmrd wants to control his opponent's hands but Kozich gets his hands free.
Kozich lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee is taking a good look at Zmrd as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Kozich!
Zmrd is keeping busy.
#T2#
Kozich somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #SUB#
Kozich looking for the RNC.
Zmrd is in bad spot here.
#ES2#
Zmrd manages to escape to his feet.
Kozich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zmrd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mirek Zmrd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zmrd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kozich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kozich looks to clinch
and Zmrd counters with a three punch combo that has Kozich backing up. Kozich nods at Zmrd to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Kozich pushes Zmrd up against the cage in a clinch.
Kozich misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Zmrd changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kozich fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kozich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kozich doesn't manage to clinch there - Zmrd circles away.
Zmrd leaves Kozich with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Kozich closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Kozich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kozich tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zmrd sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kozich somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Kozich. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Kozich clinches with his opponent.
#T4#
Kozich jumps guard but Zmrd stands there with Kozich around his waist. Kozich gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zmrd blocks a body shot from Kozich.
Zmrd tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kozich just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kozich is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kozich is trying to pull guard but Zmrd turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Zmrd breaks from the clinch.
Kozich fails in his attempt to clinch.
And Zmrd tries to counter it with a takedown but Kozich pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kozich shoots in looking for a takedown but Zmrd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kozich's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zmrd slaps away a takedown attempt from Kozich, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mirek Zmrd will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kozich is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zmrd.
Kozich tries to clinch up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kozich.
Zmrd throws a counter combo.
Kozich looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Zmrd tests Kozich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kozich fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zmrd avoids it really well and circles away.
Zmrd is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kozich instigates a clinch. #T1##TD2#
Zmrd works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Kozich is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Zmrd presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Zmrd is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kozich to keep the fight standing.
Kozich tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zmrd just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Kozich. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Kozich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zmrd fails with the takedown
and Kozich counters with a series of strikes. Zmrd will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD#
Kozich gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zmrd is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Kozich works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Zmrd tries to escape but Kozich is in control. #SU#
Kozich decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Zmrd tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kozich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kozich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zmrd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kozich misses with a two punch combination.
#TD#
Kozich gets a takedown into half guard.
Kozich keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Zmrd is looking for a sweep. Kozich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zmrd wants to control but Kozich is keeping busy.
Kozich tries to stand but can't do so whilst Zmrd controls his leg.
Kozich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Zmrd looking for submissions off his back.
Kozich throwing shots but Zmrd is blocking nicely. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kozich wants to clinch.
Zmrd blocks a head kick by Kozich.
Kozich goes for a double leg but Zmrd avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zmrd continues to drive forward.
Kozich darts in looking for a takedown but Zmrd gets double underhooks and turns Kozich into the cage.
Kozich throws a right and a left that Zmrd avoids nicely.
Zmrd misses with a takedown attempt - Kozich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Kozich dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Kozich dives in and grabs Zmrd's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zmrd pushes down on Kozich's head and hops out.#CL#
Kozich clinches up with Zmrd and pushes him back against the cage.
Kozich keeps control of Zmrd as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zmrd fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kozich prevents Zmrd from breaking the clinch.
Kozich is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zmrd gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Kozich has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Zmrd clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Zmrd defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zmrd breaks Kozich's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Zmrd throws a big right hand that misses.
Zmrd throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kozich works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zmrd trying to control the position from guard on top but Kozich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Zmrd working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Zmrd is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Zmrd throws a strike but Kozich rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zmrd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kozich.
Kozich has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kozich postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kozich trying to control but Zmrd is working from the bottom.
Zmrd avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kozich postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kozich prevents Zmrd from getting back to his feet.
Kozich wants to control from the top but Zmrd keeps moving.
Kozich is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Kozich throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kozich fails with a takedown attempt.
Zmrd is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Kozich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozich doesn't manage to clinch there - Zmrd circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Zmrd. Those never looked like landing.
Kozich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zmrd is fending him off so far but Kozich persists. Nope, Zmrd circles away and we're back to standing.
Kozich misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice takedown defense from Kozich. No joy for Zmrd on that attempt. #T4#
Kozich doesn't manage to clinch there - Zmrd circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zmrd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zmrd throws a jab but it's blocked by Kozich.
A combination from Kozich does no damage.
Kozich throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zmrd shoots and misses #CL#
and Kozich moves into the clinch.
Zmrd misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kozich wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Zmrd breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Kozich manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zmrd on his heels. He'll look to pass Zmrd's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Zmrd has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kozich off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mirek Zmrd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mirek Zmrd!
A victorious Mirek Zmrd thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Helsinki Fight Night 2
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Raiser tries to close the distance and clinch but Zmrd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zmrd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Raiser fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Raiser fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zmrd, pushing him back against the cage.
Zmrd drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Raiser gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zmrd blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The referee calls for Raiser to work.
#TD2#
Zmrd successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zmrd avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Zmrd is looking for a triangle but Raiser pushes his legs off easily.
Zmrd is pulling down on Raiser's head to control his posture. #T1#
Zmrd keeping moving, preventing Raiser from controlling successfully.
Zmrd pulls Raiser in close to prevent any damage.
Raiser tries to stand but Zmrd is controlling from the bottom.
Raiser tries to free his leg and advance position but Zmrd is retaining full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Raiser wants to control from the top but Zmrd keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zmrd shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Raiser defends it nicely.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zmrd closes the distance and clinches up with Raiser, looking for a takedown. Zmrd pushes Raiser against the cage but Raiser circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gordon Raiser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirek Zmrd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zmrd. Raiser does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zmrd swats away the attempt to clinch by Raiser.#CL2#
Zmrd clinches with his opponent.
Raiser looking to slow down the pace here.
Raiser is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maybe Raiser would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Raiser utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Zmrd using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Raiser has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zmrd as Raiser tries to tie him up. #T3##BC#
Raiser escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raiser looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL2#
Zmrd gets a clinch.
Raiser keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zmrd's efforts to push away.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Raiser is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Raiser will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zmrd up against the cage.
Raiser misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Raiser pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Raiser. No joy for Zmrd on that attempt. #T4#
Zmrd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Raiser tries to close the distance and clinch but Zmrd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gordon Raiser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raiser misses with a jab, cross combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zmrd.
Zmrd looks winded!
Raiser stuffs the takedown attempt from Zmrd. Zmrd gets slowly back to his feet.
As Zmrd looks to move away, Raiser throws a big counter combo but Zmrd just gets out of the way.#CL#
Raiser darts in and clinches Zmrd up against the cage.
Raiser misses with a punch to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Raiser misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Zmrd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zmrd shoots and misses
and Raiser counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Raiser dominated that round.
That's time! Raiser's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Raiser ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zmrd moves away.#CL2#
Zmrd clinches up against the cage.
Raiser changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zmrd fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Raiser wants to clinch up but Zmrd keeps it at a distance.
Gordon Raiser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Zmrd moves into the clinch.
Zmrd has Raiser pressed against the cage, preventing Raiser from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zmrd lands a nice uppercut.
Zmrd changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Raiser fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Raiser tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Raiser moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raiser has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zmrd is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Raiser has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zmrd after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Raiser. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Raiser breaks the clinch.
Raiser throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T1#
Raiser stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Raiser wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Raiser shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Zmrd forces Raiser back against the cage and clinches.
Zmrd working hard to break the clinch.
Raiser struggles to land a body shot inside as Zmrd controls his hands.
Raiser takes a shot to the head.
Raiser stalling in the clinch but Zmrd improves position.
Raiser is trying to force a seperation but Zmrd has the dominant position.
Zmrd fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zmrd slows down the pace here.
Raiser tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zmrd avoids it.
Raiser tries to pull guard but Zmrd holds him up against the cage and eventually Raiser drops back down to his feet.
#T2#
Raiser tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Zmrd has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Raiser uses from the top position.
Raiser tries to stand but Zmrd is controlling from the bottom.
Zmrd striking off his back but it's not causing Raiser any problems. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Zmrd manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Zmrd blocks an uppercut.
Zmrd keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Raiser's efforts to push away.
Zmrd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Raiser stops a takedown attempt from Zmrd.
#T3##BC#
Raiser breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Zmrd closes the distance and pushes Raiser back into the cage.
Zmrd tries to pull guard but Raiser holds him up against the cage and eventually Zmrd drops back down to his feet.
Raiser swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Zmrd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zmrd fails to land with a series of punches.
Raiser wants to clinch.
Raiser stuffs the takedown.
Raiser shoots in but Zmrd avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zmrd steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Raiser.#T4#
Raiser tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zmrd sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Raiser somewhat.
Raiser swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zmrd fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Raiser avoids it really well and circles away.
Raiser throws a combination that misses
and Zmrd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zmrd shoots in for a takedown but Raiser shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Raiser is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Zmrd clinches.
Zmrd prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Zmrd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirek Zmrd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Zmrd fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Raiser, pushing him back against the cage.
Zmrd jumps guard but Raiser stands there with Zmrd around his waist. Zmrd gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zmrd jumps guard but Raiser turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zmrd is trying to pull guard but Raiser has him pressed against the cage.
Gordon Raiser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirek Zmrd.#BC#
Raiser pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raiser takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Raiser misses with a takedown attempt - Zmrd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zmrd fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Raiser is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raiser tries to clinch but Zmrd moves out of range.
Zmrd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zmrd blocks a head kick by Raiser.
Raiser tries to clinch up but Zmrd circles away and keeps his distance.
Zmrd shapes to counter with a head kick.#T1#
Raiser throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zmrd dives in for a single leg takedown but Raiser sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A combination from Zmrd does no damage.
Zmrd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gordon Raiser is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Raiser darts in and clinches Zmrd up against the cage.
Raiser throws a punch but it's blocked by Zmrd.
Raiser prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zmrd avoiding damage as Raiser throws knees to the body.
Raiser is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Raiser breaks from the clinch.
Raiser tries to clinch there but Zmrd circles away.
Raiser tries to close the distance and clinch but Zmrd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Zmrd shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Raiser counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jab, jab by Raiser - just one landing.
Raiser tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zmrd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Raiser lands a high kick!
A nice combination there by Raiser.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Zmrd moves into the clinch.
Raiser is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Raiser swings wildly with an uppercut but Zmrd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raiser unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Raiser putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zmrd in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Raiser misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon Raiser has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Raiser misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD2#
Zmrd has clasped his hands together around Raiser's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Zmrd fails to land a wild elbow strike.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Zmrd working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Zmrd misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zmrd in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
Raiser is trying to buck Zmrd off.
Zmrd looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Raiser is avoiding damage well.
A lull in the action here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zmrd thuds his right hand into Raiser's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon Raiser showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Raiser has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Raiser!
Gordon Raiser decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Helsinki Fight Night 2
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Takiama stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takiama wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Takiama shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kozich napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kozich can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Takiama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kozich, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Takiama thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Takiama working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Takiama is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kozich knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB#
Takiama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kozich, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Takiama is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kozich knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Takiama tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Takiama thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2##SUB#
Takiama tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Takiama is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kozich is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kozich prevents Takiama from improving position. #SUB#
Takiama has an Americana. Kozich didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Takiama is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Takiama hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Seto Takiama!
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Event:
ISLAND FC 22
Date: Apr 22, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Pettaway darts in and clinches Zmrd up against the cage.
Zmrd is trying to break free.
Good body shot from Pettaway.
Zmrd goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pettaway prevents it.
Pettaway is working Zmrd over against the cage.
Pettaway just leaning against Zmrd, taking a breather. #BC#
Pettaway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Pettaway darts in and clinches Zmrd up against the cage.
Pettaway misses with a knee to the head.
A short left from Pettaway.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pettaway - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zmrd tries to pull guard but Pettaway forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pettaway throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zmrd blocks it with crossed arms.
Pettaway effectively controlling the action here.
Zmrd avoiding damage.
#T1#
Pettaway slows down the pace here.
Pettaway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pettaway stalling against the cage.
Pettaway being controlled against the cage.#TD2#
Zmrd has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pettaway uses from the top position.
Pettaway controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Zmrd working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pettaway controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Zmrd is looking for a triangle but Pettaway pushes his legs off easily.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Zmrd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Pettaway closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pettaway stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC#
Pettaway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pettaway rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zmrd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zmrd is looking to clinch but Pettaway is avoiding it.
#CL#
Pettaway has closed the distance and engaged Zmrd in a clinch.
Pettaway is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zmrd is defending well for now.
Pettaway tries to land a knee to the head but Zmrd blocks with his arms.
#T4##BC#
Pettaway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Pettaway drives through and clinches with Zmrd against the cage.
Zmrd fails to pull guard.
Herschel Pettaway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukas Zmrd.
A nice left hand lands by Pettaway.
Pettaway lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD2#
Zmrd gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES#
Pettaway has his feet on Zmrd's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zmrd is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pettaway sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Pettaway gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zmrd has had enough of the clinch but Pettaway keeps him there for the moment.
Zmrd tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pettaway just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zmrd looks winded!
Zmrd tries to pull guard but Pettaway holds him up against the cage and eventually Zmrd drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Pettaway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herschel Pettaway dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Zmrd clinches with his opponent.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zmrd is trying to force a seperation but Pettaway has the dominant position.#BC#
Pettaway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick from Zmrd misses
and Pettaway counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pettaway stalks Zmrd and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zmrd's face. Zmrd staggers backwards, shaken.
Zmrd misses with a takedown attempt - Pettaway sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pettaway is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Zmrd.
Zmrd fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Pettaway has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettaway gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #TD2#
Zmrd works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Pettaway pushes Zmrd off and gets back to his feet.
Zmrd is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Pettaway moves into the clinch.#T1##BC#
Pettaway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Pettaway clinches up with Zmrd and pushes him back against the cage.
Pettaway lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Pettaway.
Pettaway avoiding damage.
Pettaway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zmrd can do to turn this around?
Pettaway slows down the pace here.
#BC#
Pettaway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Pettaway rushes Zmrd and presses him up against the cage.
Zmrd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Zmrd tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Pettaway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zmrd misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Herschel Pettaway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukas Zmrd.
Pettaway lands a jab to Zmrd's midsection.
A left lands for Pettaway.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pettaway lands with a shot to the body.
Pettaway thuds his right hand into Zmrd's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Herschel Pettaway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pettaway scores with a three punch combo!
Pettaway ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pettaway with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pettaway scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zmrd doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Zmrd fails to land the takedown.
Pettaway is looking to counter the offense by Zmrd and move into the clinch.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pettaway just leaning against Zmrd, taking a breather.
Pettaway lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Pettaway breaks from the clinch.
Zmrd misses with a takedown
and Pettaway counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zmrd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pettaway lands a slapping body shot.
#T4#
Pettaway wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Pettaway pushes Zmrd up against the cage in a clinch.
Zmrd drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pettaway pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pettaway punishes Zmrd's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Pettaway has managed to clinch.
Pettaway lands with a right to the head.
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!
Pettaway stalling.
Pettaway unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zmrd lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pettaway stalls.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pettaway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herschel Pettaway 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##CL#
Pettaway takes the fight into the clinch.
Pettaway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zmrd is looking to break free of the clinch but Pettaway has double underhooks. #BC2#
Zmrd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zmrd shoots for a takedown but Pettaway saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pettaway lands a jab to Zmrd's midsection.
Pettaway lands with a good body shot.
Pettaway works Zmrd's body with a nice hook.
Pettaway throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettaway connects with a body shot that sends Zmrd's belly button to the back.
Zmrd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pettaway scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zmrd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Pettaway clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
Pettaway stalling in the clinch.
Pettaway scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Pettaway breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Pettaway moves into the clinch.
Pettaway is leaning against Zmrd and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pettaway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knees to the body from Pettaway.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pettaway.
Pettaway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pettaway slows down the pace here.
Pettaway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pettaway dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T2#
Pettaway has Zmrd pressed against the cage.
A short right from Pettaway.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pettaway lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#
Zmrd is rocked!
Zmrd has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pettaway is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pettaway gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zmrd is still on wobbly legs! Can Pettaway finish him?#CUT#
It looks like Lukas Zmrd has been cut.
Pettaway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pettaway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zmrd backwards. #BC#
Pettaway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pettaway with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pettaway connects with a right that clearly hurt Zmrd. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Pettaway proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Zmrd collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herschel Pettaway!
A less than humble Herschel Pettaway misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
helsinki Fighting League: 14
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Kozich tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gomez swivels and escapes.
Gomez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Kozich scores with a takedown into Gomez's guard.
Kozich is looking to pass into half guard but Gomez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gomez is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Kozich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gomez with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez connects with a couple of short punches.
Kozich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kozich wants to get back to his feet but Gomez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kozich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Gomez throws a big elbow that misses.
Kozich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gomez is looking to work some ground and pound but Kozich has wrist control.
Kozich looking to control.
Gomez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kozich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kozich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kozich throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gomez counters with a three punch combo that has Kozich backing up. Kozich nods at Gomez to acknowledge the strikes.
Kozich is breathing heavily.
Kozich gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Gomez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gomez. #T2#
Kozich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice elbow from Gomez.
Gomez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gomez blocks an uppercut.
Kozich misses with a punch to the body.
Gomez slows down the pace here.
Our sources have told us that Kozich has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kozich changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gomez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Kozich. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##CL#
Kozich pushes Gomez up against the cage in a clinch.
Kozich working hard to break the clinch.
Kozich tries to pull guard but Gomez holds him up against the cage and eventually Kozich drops back down to his feet.
Kozich can't break the clinch.
Kozich misses with the head strike.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kozich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Kozich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kozich throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kozich doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gomez counters with a two punch combo.
Gomez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kozich is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kozich thows a leg kick but Gomez checks it
and Gomez counters with a three punch combo that has Kozich backing up. Kozich nods at Gomez to acknowledge the strikes.
Gomez slaps away a takedown attempt from Kozich, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romario Gomez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kozich shoots in for a takedown but Gomez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gomez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kozich moves to clinch but Gomez breaks away
and Gomez counters with a three punch combo that has Kozich backing up. Kozich nods at Gomez to acknowledge the strikes.
Kozich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gomez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kozich misses with a takedown
and Gomez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gomez tries to counter with a clinch but Kozich shakes him off and moves away.
Gomez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kozich misses with a takedown
and Gomez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Kozich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Kozich has his takedown stuffed
and Gomez counters with a two punch combo.
Kozich fails with the takedown
and Gomez counters with a left and a right that stings Kozich.
Kozich misses with a combination
and Gomez counters with a series of strikes. Kozich will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kozich shoots and misses
and Gomez counters with a three punch combo that has Kozich backing up. Kozich nods at Gomez to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
Kozich throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gomez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gomez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kozich with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gomez counters with a one-two to the body.
Kozich misses with a takedown attempt
and Gomez counters with a one-two to the body.
Kozich darts in trying to clinch
and Gomez counters with a left and a right that stings Kozich. #T3#
Kozich tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gomez counters with a one-two to the body.
Gomez is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kozich throws a big shot that misses.
As Kozich backs off Gomez throws a huge counter combo but Kozich manages to avoid it all.
Jan Kozich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kozich with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gomez counters with a two punch combo.
A low kick from Kozich misses
and Gomez counters with a three punch combo that has Kozich backing up. Kozich nods at Gomez to acknowledge the strikes.
Kozich tries to clinch but Gomez moves away
and Gomez counters with a series of strikes. Kozich will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
Kozich with a poor takedown
and Gomez counters with a series of strikes. Kozich will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Gomez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gomez counters with a series of strikes. Kozich will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kozich with a poor takedown
and Gomez counters with a left and a right that stings Kozich.
Kozich misses with a takedown
and Gomez counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romario Gomez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kozich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Kozich closes the distance but Gomez moves to the side
and Gomez counters with a three punch combo that has Kozich backing up. Kozich nods at Gomez to acknowledge the strikes.
Kozich closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gomez counters with a series of strikes. Kozich will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozich tries to clinch but Gomez moves away
and Gomez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kozich lands a jab-cross combination.
Gomez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1#
Kozich tries for a takedown but Gomez circles away easily
enabling Gomez to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kozich misses with a takedown
and Gomez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kozich with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gomez counters with a three punch combo that has Kozich backing up. Kozich nods at Gomez to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Kozich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozich doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gomez counters with a left and a right that stings Kozich. #T2#
Kozich misses with a takedown attempt
and Gomez counters with a one-two to the body.
Kozich with a poor takedown
and Gomez counters with a series of strikes. Kozich will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kozich misses with a takedown
and Gomez counters with a series of strikes. Kozich will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kozich tries for a takedown but Gomez circles away easily
and Gomez counters with a series of strikes. Kozich will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kozich falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gomez counters with a three punch combo that has Kozich backing up. Kozich nods at Gomez to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Kozich fails with the takedown
and Gomez counters with a two punch combo.
Kozich tries to clinch but Gomez moves away
and Gomez counters with a three punch combo that has Kozich backing up. Kozich nods at Gomez to acknowledge the strikes.
Kozich swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gomez counters with a left and a right that stings Kozich.
Kozich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gomez counters with a straight right hand.
Kozich tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gomez counters with a one-two to the body. #T4#
Kozich has his takedown stuffed
and Gomez counters with a three punch combo that has Kozich backing up. Kozich nods at Gomez to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kozich doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gomez counters with a left and a right that stings Kozich.
Kozich tries for a takedown but Gomez circles away easily
and Gomez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jan Kozich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Romario Gomez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Romario Gomez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kozich falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gomez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Romario Gomez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gomez 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 25:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romario Gomez!
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Event:
helsinki Fighting League: 14
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zmrd tries a body shot but Guerlain blocks it.
Guerlain letting Zmrd take a breather here.
Guerlain blocks an uppercut.
Guerlain working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Zmrd breaks from the clinch.
Zmrd misses with a takedown attempt - Guerlain sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Guerlain has Zmrd up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guerlain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerlain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Zmrd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Guerlain throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Guerlain has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Zmrd manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Zmrd shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Guerlain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zmrd tries to clinch there but Guerlain circles away.
Guerlain throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Zmrd crashing down! Zmrd tries to stagger back to his feet but Guerlain just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Zmrd asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ange Guerlain!
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