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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Mason gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mason wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mason obliges.#BC2#
Yamigawa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mason darts in looking for a takedown but Yamigawa gets double underhooks and turns Mason into the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mason.
Yamigawa looks to score with a jab to the body but Mason is just out of range.
As Yamigawa tries to get set, Mason tries to push him back and clinch up but Yamigawa manages to avoid the attempt.
Mason shoots in looking for a takedown but Yamigawa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mason's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Despite the aggression on Yamigawa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamigawa throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT2#
It looks like Dean Mason has been cut.
Mason tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yamigawa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kazuhiro Yamigawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yamigawa defends well and Mason ends up having to push Yamigawa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yamigawa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mason sprawls well. Mason wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yamigawa gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Mason fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mason looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Yamigawa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mason manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Yamigawa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yamigawa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mason is proving hard to escape from.
Yamigawa tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard. #T2#
Mason keeping moving, preventing Yamigawa from controlling successfully.
Mason could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Yamigawa looking to pass the guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Yamigawa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Yamigawa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T3#
Yamigawa trying to control the position but Mason is working away.
You can see the frustration on Mason's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamigawa is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mason's shoulder. That is not cool. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Yamigawa goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mason has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Yamigawa but great work by Mason.
Yamigawa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mason wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yamigawa wants to get back to his feet but Mason is dominant here and he's now got Yamigawa's back!
Yamigawa just trying to survive but Mason is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Mason is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mason keeps control of the position as Yamigawa tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuhiro Yamigawa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dean Mason's cut.
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#
Mason pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yamigawa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mason tries to avoid it but Yamigawa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mason to the ground. Mason escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yamigawa tries to clinch up.
As Yamigawa tries to get set, Mason tries to push him back and clinch up but Yamigawa manages to avoid the attempt.
Yamigawa fails to land the takedown.
Yamigawa lands a head kick!
Yamigawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Mason gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason lands a damaging elbow. #TD2#
Mason is fighting off a takedown attempt but Yamigawa is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mason to the mat. Mason regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Yamigawa stays in close to Mason's body and controls the position.
Kazuhiro Yamigawa has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SU2#
Yamigawa gets to his feet. Mason looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Yamigawa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mason tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Yamigawa manages to circle out of the way.
Yamigawa closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Mason decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yamigawa's guard.#SU#
Mason decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Yamigawa, up you get! #CL#
Mason closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Mason breaks from the clinch.
Mason shoots in looking for a takedown but Yamigawa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mason's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mason changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yamigawa tries to avoid it but Mason manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yamigawa to the ground. Yamigawa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yamigawa with the counter takedown but Mason avoids it easily.#T2#
Mason throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mason darts in looking for a takedown but Yamigawa gets double underhooks and turns Mason into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamigawa closes the distance and clinches up with Mason, looking for a takedown. Yamigawa pushes Mason against the cage but Mason circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kazuhiro Yamigawa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mason tries to clinch up but Yamigawa circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Yamigawa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Yamigawa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!#SUB2#
Yamigawa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mason is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mason might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Yamigawa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mason keeps working. #T3#
Mason tries to improve position but can't.
Yamigawa wants to take a breather but Mason manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Yamigawa.
Yamigawa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yamigawa stays in close to Mason's body and controls the position.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Yamigawa from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yamigawa works over Mason with some ground and pound from guard.
Yamigawa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mason is proving hard to escape from.
Yamigawa wants to pass the guard but Mason is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Yamigawa is pushing down on Mason's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mason is fighting to maintain full guard but Yamigawa has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kazuhiro Yamigawa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dean Mason's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mason showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yamigawa.
Mason tries to clinch up.
Mason looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mason leaves Yamigawa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mason tries to counter by clinching up but Yamigawa breaks away and moves out of range.
Mason throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yamigawa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Yamigawa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mason tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Yamigawa is in Mason's guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Yamigawa. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Yamigawa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Yamigawa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mason's head.#T1#
Yamigawa trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mason is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yamigawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Yamigawa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mason dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Yamigawa 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.#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.
Mason stands up over Yamigawa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Yamigawa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mason. #SUB2#
Yamigawa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Yamigawa looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mason has picked Yamigawa up and slammed him! Yamigawa can't keep hold of the triangle and Mason manages to pass to side control!
Yamigawa takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T3#
Mason remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB#
Mason working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Yamigawa trying his best to control but Mason has mounted him.
Yamigawa tries to lock up and control but Mason gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A nice elbow there by Mason.#SUB#
Mason is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Yamigawa has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Yamigawa!
Mason wants to control but Yamigawa passes easily into half guard.
Yamigawa tries to pass to full mount but Mason defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yamigawa is looking to take a break and control but Mason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kazuhiro Yamigawa.
I've got Yamigawa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kazuhiro Yamigawa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Taiga is looking to land body kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gator! But no joy.#TD2#
Gator closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Taiga's guard.#SU2#
Gator stands and steps away. Taiga gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gator stuffs the takedown attempt from Taiga. Taiga gets slowly back to his feet.
Taiga fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gator swats away the attempt to clinch by Taiga.
Taiga fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taiga fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gator avoids it really well and circles away.
Taiga sets himself, and Gator steps forward looking for the clinch! Taiga avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Taiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Gator scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T1##SUB2#
Gator thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gator passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Taiga! #SUB2#
Gator is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Taiga is surviving well by controlling Gator's body position as best he can.
Taiga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gator on the ground.
Gator controlling the position easily from mount.
Gator trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2##SUB2#
Gator has hold of Taiga's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Taiga manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Taiga is working to get back to half guard.
Taiga is bucking up trying to escape but Gator cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Taiga flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
#SUB2#
Gator is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Taiga has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Gator with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gator avoids the attempt from Taiga to control.#T3#
Gator controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Gator looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gator looking to control but Taiga is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Gator working for a submission but Taiga is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Gator looking to isolate an arm here. Taiga doesn't see it coming and as Gator extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Gator!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tal Gator!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Liu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Liu.
Emerson gets underhooks to prevent Liu's takedown attempt.
Liu fails to pull guard.
Liu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Emerson walks away with a smile on his face. Liu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Robin Emerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Liu.#CL2#
Liu gets a clinch.
Liu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Emerson can't get the takedown.
Liu trying to control the position but instead, Emerson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Liu into the cage.
Emerson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Liu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Emerson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Emerson has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1#
Emerson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Liu breaks from the clinch.
Liu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Emerson avoids it really well and circles away.
Liu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Liu throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Emerson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Liu is in Emerson's guard.#SU2#
Liu gets to his feet. Emerson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Liu with a poor takedown
and Emerson counters with a stiff right hand. #T2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Emerson letting Liu take a breather here.#BC#
Emerson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Emerson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Liu counters with a one-two to the body.
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!#CL#
Emerson closes the distance and pushes Liu back into the cage.
Liu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Emerson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Liu is looking to break free of the clinch but Emerson has double underhooks.
Liu looks winded!#T3#
Liu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Emerson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Liu has him pressed against the cage.
Emerson is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Liu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Liu tries to score a body lock takedown but Emerson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The referee calls for Liu to work.
Liu is trying to push Emerson away but Emerson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Liu stalling in the clinch.
Liu gets underhooks to prevent Emerson's takedown attempt.
Liu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Emerson has him pressed against the cage.
Emerson really is a fat lump.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Liu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Emerson looking for a takedown.
Emerson tries to work over Liu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Emerson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Liu moves into the clinch.
Emerson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD#
Emerson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Emerson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Liu being controlled here momentarily.
Liu wants to control from the top but Emerson keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jimmy Liu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Liu goes for a double leg but Emerson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Emerson continues to drive forward.
Liu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Emerson defends it nicely.
Emerson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Emerson misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Liu closes the distance and pushes Emerson back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Emerson is keeping busy.
Liu wants a takedown.
Robin Emerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Liu.#T1#
Liu keeps control of Emerson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jimmy Liu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Emerson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Emerson blocks an uppercut.
Liu jumps guard but Emerson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Emerson pulls Liu into guard.
Emerson is pulling down on Liu's head to control his posture.
Liu looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Emerson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Emerson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Emerson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T2#
Emerson has control of Liu's left arm, preventing Liu from doing any damage. #SUB#
Emerson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Liu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Emerson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Liu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Emerson has momentary wrist control but Liu slips an elbow through the middle.
Liu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Liu chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Liu preventing the sweep.
Emerson wants to stand but Liu is controlling the position.
Emerson managing to control the position. #SUB#
Emerson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Liu has passed into half guard!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Liu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Liu looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Emerson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Liu stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Emerson to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jimmy Liu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Emerson. No joy for Liu on that attempt.
Robin Emerson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liu darts in looking for a takedown but Emerson gets double underhooks and turns Liu into the cage. #CL2#
Liu gets a clinch.
Liu can't get the takedown.
Robin Emerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Liu.
Emerson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Liu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Liu lands a nice shot to the body.
Emerson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Liu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Emerson breaks from the clinch.
Liu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Emerson tries a head kick but it misses.
Liu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT2#
It looks like Robin Emerson has been cut.#CL#
Emerson clinches up against the cage.
Liu is trying to break the clinch but Emerson has him pressed against the cage.
Liu tries to break free but Emerson pushes him back against the cage.
Emerson tries to circle away but Liu has him pinned against the cage.
Liu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Liu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Liu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Emerson after a bit of a struggle. #T2#
Liu is trying to force a seperation but Emerson has the dominant position.
Liu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Emerson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Emerson is trying to force a seperation but Liu has the dominant position.#TD#
Emerson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Emerson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Liu controlling the position well. #T3#
Liu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Emerson.
Emerson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Liu is trying to stand.
Jimmy Liu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Emerson stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Liu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2#
Liu closes the distance and clinches.
Liu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Emerson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Liu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Emerson wants to break free but Liu has control.
Emerson wants a takedown.
Emerson can't find room to land a body shot as Liu controls the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Liu manages to break the clinch.
Robin Emerson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimmy Liu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Emerson gets tackled into the cage by Liu. Liu maintains the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Liu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Liu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robin Emerson!
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