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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Jones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fry manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Fry looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Jones stops Fry from standing up.
Fry has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage. #SUB#
Fry escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fry looking for a sweep. Not yet Fry, not yet. #T1#
Fry working a defensive guard here.
Jones preventing the sweep. #SU2#
Jones gets to his feet - Fry follows without any prompting. #TD#
Fry gets a takedown into half guard.
Fry tries to stand but can't do so whilst Jones controls his leg.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Fry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fry seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Well, if Fry 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.
#T2##SU#
Fry stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Jones to get to his feet.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Fry moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fry looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Jones lands a takedown into guard.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fry works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Fry looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jones passes into half guard.
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!
Fry moves into full guard.
#T3#
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Fry's brow.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fry has a closed guard, preventing Jones from standing up.
Fry working a defensive guard here.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fry is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Fry could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fry looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fry is working away from the top position though.#SU#
Fry stands up from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Fry's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but MuthaFucker Jones will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Fry shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.#TD2#
Jones closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Fry is defending well.
Fry is looking to reverse the position.
MuthaFucker Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fry is not content to let Jones control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fry tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position. #T1#
Fry is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Fry is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fry is looking to improve his position.
Jones is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jones tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Fry wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones prevents Fry from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jerrell Fry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Fry tries to sprawl but Jones drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fry gets back to full guard.
Fry manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Fry's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fry postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Fry prevents Jones from getting back to his feet. #SU#
Fry gets to his feet. Jones looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jones is breathing heavily.#T3##TD#
Fry feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Fry manages to pass to side control. #REVB##SU#
Fry decides to stand and escape the position.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Fry tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Fry ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Jones closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fry's guard.#ES#
Fry pushes Jones off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fry shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerrell Fry. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Jones throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fry was covering up waiting for the punch and Jones finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Fry manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T4#
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Fry has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Fry. Fry gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Jones shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jones was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Fry throws Jones to one side and escapes!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerrell Fry dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Jones shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fry's guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Fry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Fry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fry. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Fry.#ES#
Fry pushes Jones off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL2#
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Fry.#T1#
Fry wants to stall.
Jones stalling in the clinch.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Fry's ribcage. Fry let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fry changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fry fails to land the takedown.
MuthaFucker Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Jones shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jones in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Fry is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones prevents Fry from improving his position.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jones keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fry is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Jones is pushing down on Fry's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fry is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fry moves into full guard.
Fry wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Fry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones tries to stand but Fry is controlling from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jones is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Jones gets a clinch. #TD2#
Jones jumps guard.
Jones trying to strike off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Fry decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jones, up you get!
Jones lands a head shot.#CL#
Fry moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to MuthaFucker Jones.
I think Jones 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... MuthaFucker Jones!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Scott just misses with a punch to the body.
Scott changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fletcher tries to avoid it but Scott manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fletcher to the ground. Fletcher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Scott fails with a takedown attempt.
Fletcher fails to land the takedown.
Scott shoots for a takedown but Fletcher saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Whitney Fletcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jace Scott.
Scott dodges the punch combination from Fletcher.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Fletcher.
Fletcher throws a lazy right hand but Scott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scott shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fletcher but Fletcher pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1##CL#
Fletcher has Scott up against the cage in a clinch.
Scott fails to pull guard.
Fletcher prevents Scott from breaking the clinch.
Fletcher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scott wants a takedown.
#BC#
Fletcher breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Fletcher tries to keep at a distance but Scott has taken the fight into the clinch.
Scott stalls.
Scott blocks an elbow strike.
Fletcher tries to work over Scott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scott drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T2##BC#
Fletcher breaks from the clinch.
Scott wants to land a leg kick but Fletcher is out of range.
A low kick from Scott misses #CL#
and Fletcher holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Scott is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Fletcher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fletcher shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Scott pinned against the cage. Scott gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A head kick misses from Fletcher.
Scott throws the left hand but Fletcher avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Scott. #CL2#
Scott clinches up with Fletcher and pushes him back against the cage.#T3##BC#
Fletcher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fletcher misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Scott.
Scott misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Scott throws a nice looking combination but Fletcher bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fletcher is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Fletcher forces Scott back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Fletcher manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Fletcher looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Scott manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Fletcher keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fletcher is trying to pull guard but Scott turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Scott blocks a body shot from Fletcher. #T4#
A hook to the body from Fletcher.
Scott on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Fletcher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scott circles away from the clinch attempt.
Scott shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fletcher sprawls well. Fletcher wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Scott gets slowly back to his feet.
Fletcher shoots in for a double leg but Scott sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Scott has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Fletcher holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Scott is trying to break the clinch but Fletcher is controlling him.#TD#
Fletcher lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Scott keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Whitney Fletcher dominated that round.
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#
Scott goes for a double leg but Fletcher avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fletcher continues to drive forward.#KD2#
Scott drops Fletcher with a beautiful combination! Fletcher stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Scott is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Whitney Fletcher has been cut.#CL2#
Fletcher gets tackled into the cage by Scott. Scott maintains the clinch.
Scott is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fletcher stalling against the cage.
Fletcher is pressed up against the cage. Scott has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fletcher down to the mat. Fletcher avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Scott gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fletcher can't break the clinch.
Scott prevents Fletcher from breaking the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Scott as Fletcher tries to tie him up. #TD2#
Scott pulls guard effortlessly.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Fletcher is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Scott tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fletcher loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fletcher postures up and lands a big shot to Scott's brow.
Fletcher's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fletcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fletcher preventing the sweep.
Fletcher with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fletcher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fletcher throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fletcher not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fletcher postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Scott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fletcher with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fletcher throws a one two combo.
Fletcher stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fletcher wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Fletcher was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Whitney Fletcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jace Scott.
Scott is breathing heavily.
Fletcher scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL2#
Scott moves into the clinch.
Scott wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fletcher has him pressed against the cage.
Fletcher wants to break free but Scott has control.
Fletcher wants to break free but Scott has control.
Scott has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fletcher avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fletcher is looking for a takedown.
Scott is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Scott tries a knee to the head but Fletcher blocks it.
#T3#
Fletcher pushes off an throws an elbow but Scott leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
Fletcher breaks the clinch.
Scott tries to land a front kick but Fletcher steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fletcher seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Scott scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fletcher shoots in for a takedown but Scott shows good takedown defense.
Scott drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fletcher defends it well.
Scott shoots in for a takedown but Fletcher shows good takedown defense.
Scott fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Fletcher has Scott up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Fletcher to work.
#T4#
A frustrated look appears on Fletcher's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Fletcher manages to break the clinch.
Scott shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fletcher as he avoids it easily.
Whitney Fletcher is winning the standup battle so far.
Scott moves out of range of the body kick from Fletcher.
Fletcher misses with a body kick.
Fletcher throws a head kick that misses.
Scott throws a counter combo.
Fletcher misses with a jab, cross combination.
Despite the aggression on Scott's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fletcher blocks a head kick by Scott.
As Scott looks to move away, Fletcher throws a big counter combo but Scott just gets out of the way.
Fletcher thuds his shin into the meat of Scott's side.
Fletcher throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fletcher misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Whitney Fletcher will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Whitney Fletcher's cut.
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#
Scott avoids a kick to the body.
Scott tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fletcher swivels and escapes.
Scott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Scott fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fletcher, pushing him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Fletcher's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Scott has had enough of the clinch but Fletcher keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Fletcher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left and a right from Fletcher both land. Nice combination.
Fletcher throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Fletcher misses
and Scott counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scott tries for a takedown but Fletcher circles away easily#TD#
and Fletcher counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Scott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fletcher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working. #T1##SUB#
Fletcher is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Fletcher is trying to work for a kimura but Scott is defending well.
Fletcher is keen to just control but Scott is a slippery customer.
Scott trying to hold on to Fletcher's head to control him but Fletcher postures up.
Fletcher throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fletcher is thwarting Scott's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Fletcher 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.
Scott wants to control but Fletcher is keeping busy.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fletcher takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Fletcher is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fletcher wants to control but Scott is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Fletcher is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Scott is just riding it out for now. Fletcher eventually gives up the hold.
Scott is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fletcher wants to take a breather but Scott is having none of it. #T3##SUB#
Fletcher is trying to work for a kimura but Scott is defending well.
Scott manages to get to full guard.
Fletcher is working Scott over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fletcher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Scott doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Scott fails to land the takedown.
Fletcher wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Whitney Fletcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jace Scott.
Scott shoots in for a takedown but Fletcher shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Scott has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4#
Scott tries to pull guard but Fletcher holds him up against the cage and eventually Scott drops back down to his feet.
Fletcher is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Scott is keeping busy.
Scott on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Fletcher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scott takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Scott closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fletcher circles away.#CL#
Fletcher moves into the clinch.
Scott wants to take the fight to the mat but Fletcher manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott tries a body shot but Fletcher blocks it.
Scott is working for takedown but Fletcher is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jace Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Whitney Fletcher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC#
Fletcher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Whitney Fletcher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fletcher has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Whitney Fletcher!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Poirier drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Burke could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Poirier controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Burke looking to control.
Burke looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Poirier not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Burke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burke looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poirier controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poirier tries to free his leg and advance position but Burke is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1##TD2#
Burke tries to sprawl but Poirier drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Poirier perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Poirier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burke is just riding it out for now. Poirier eventually gives up the hold.
Poirier blocks the strikes from Burke.
Poirier seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Burke keeping control of the position. #T2##SU2#
Poirier decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Poirier shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD2#
Poirier decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Burke manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Burke is trying to keep Poirier in close.
Burke is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Poirier is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Burke slips a nice elbow through Poirier's hands, connecting with Poirier's forehead.
Poirier is trying to control but Burke passes into side control!
Poirier is trying to control Burke's posture but Burke avoids it.
Burke 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.
#SU#
Burke stands up.
Poirier misses with a combination
#CL#
and Burke counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T4#
Poirier tries to work over Burke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Poirier scores with a shot to the side of Burke's head. #TD2#
Poirier tightens his grip and picks Burke up, before dumping him to the ground. Burke manages to land in guard.
Burke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burke will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Poirier trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Burke manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SU#
Burke stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Poirier feints and as Burke raises his hands in defense, Poirier changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Poirier looks winded!
Burke lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dustin Poirier 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#
Burke is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Poirier darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dustin Poirier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Burke works his way to full guard. Good work.
Poirier works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Poirier is stalling here. Burke is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Poirier seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Burke has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Poirier wants to control but Burke postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poirier is looking for a sweep.
Poirier tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#T1#
Burke working Poirier over with strikes here.
Poirier tries to reverse the position but Burke maintains control.
Burke with good strikes from the mount here!
Burke dominating with strikes here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Poirier can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Burke is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Poirier is surviving well by controlling Burke's body position as best he can.
Poirier wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Poirier is breathing heavily.
Poirier looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Burke has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Poirier has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T2##SUB#
Burke working for a choke but Poirier is defending well.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Burke.
#SUB#
Poirier is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Burke gets his way!
Poirier is trying to stand back up. #T3#
Poirier trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Burke has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Poirier has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The referee is taking a good look at Poirier as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Burke!
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Burke looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Burke has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Poirier is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Poirier tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Poirier defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Burke looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Burke dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Poirier closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Burke to the mat! Burke manages to get full guard.
Poirier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Burke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Poirier tries to free his leg and advance position but Burke is retaining full guard.
Poirier sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Burke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Poirier manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poirier wants to hit a switch here but Burke passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Poirier there!
Burke prevents Poirier from getting the reversal.#T1#
Burke landing strikes, looking to finish!
Burke is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Poirier tries to buck Burke off but he can't manage it. #SUB#
Burke is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Poirier can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Poirier is looking to get to half guard.
Burke lands a heavy elbow. #T2#
Burke with a couple of short strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poirier is just holding on here. Burke manages to take his back.
Poirier just trying to survive but Burke is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Burke's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Poirier showing good submission defense here.
Burke avoiding Poirier 's attempts to control his hands. #T3#
Poirier is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Burke working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Poirier tries to break free.
Poirier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burke gets his hands free as Poirier looks to control. #SUB#
Poirier fending off the submission attempt from Burke.
Burke keeps control of the position as Poirier tries to break free.
#T4#
Poirier is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Burke trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Burke lands a shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Burke patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that's the end of the fight!
Francesco Burke showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burke 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francesco Burke!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Scott closes the distance and clinches.
Scott stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Herrera stalling in the clinch.
#TD2#
Scott ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Scott no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Scott bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Herrera's guard. #REVB#
Herrera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Scott controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Herrera wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herrera is controlling Scott's posture.
Scott won't allow Herrera to sweep him here.
Scott throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Herrera works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Herrera trying to control the position here.
Scott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU2#
Herrera is working an open guard so Scott takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Scott drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Herrera has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Scott is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Scott wants to break free but Herrera has control.
#TD#
Herrera jumps guard.
Herrera wants to sweep here but Scott controlling him for the moment.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Herrera is keeping the position.
Herrera is trying to keep Scott in close.
#T2#
Scott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Herrera is looking for a triangle but Scott pushes his legs off easily.
Scott is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Herrera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Herrera controls Scott momentarily but Scott frees himself.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Scott controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##TD2#
Scott throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Herrera tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Scott is in Herrera's guard.
Scott trying to control but Herrera is working from the bottom.
Herrera thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Herrera wants to stand and escape but Scott is having none of it.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Herrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott preventing the sweep.
Scott sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Herrera is pulling down on Scott's head. It's preventing any offense from Scott, at least for the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Herrera really is a fat lump.#T4#
Scott tries to free his leg and advance position but Herrera is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Herrera enables Scott to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Herrera manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Herrera has his feet on Scott's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jace Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Herrera keeps the fight on the outside.
Scott tries to clinch there but Herrera circles away.
Herrera is looking to counter punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd cheers as Scott lands an impressive looking overhand right. Herrera doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Scott shoots in and bounces Herrera off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jace Scott will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Scott punishes Herrera's body with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Scott fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Herrera to the ground. Scott is now in Herrera's guard.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Herrera is keeping the position.
Scott stopping the sweep attempt from Herrera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herrera throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott prevents Herrera from getting back to his feet.
Herrera is pulling down on Scott's head to control his posture.
Herrera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Herrera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Scott wants to control from the top but Herrera keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Scott moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Herrera pulls guard.
Herrera controls Scott momentarily but Scott frees himself.
Scott working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Herrera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Scott is aware though and is defending well.
Herrera working a defensive guard here.
Scott wanted to stand there but Herrera had control of the position. #T2#
Herrera wants to stand but Scott is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Scott is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Herrera is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Herrera has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Scott utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Scott working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Scott has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Herrera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Scott pulls Herrera in close to prevent any damage.
Herrera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Herrera working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Scott's head.
Scott looking to control.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Herrera drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Herrera jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Scott throws a nice looking combination but Herrera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Scott manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Herrera on his heels. He'll look to pass Herrera's guard now, I'm sure.
Scott throws a big right hand that misses.
Scott postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Herrera is pulling down on Scott's head to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jace Scott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Scott scores with a takedown into Herrera's guard.
Herrera striking off his back but it's not causing Scott any problems.
Scott stopping the sweep attempt from Herrera.
Herrera working a defensive guard here.
Scott throwing strikes from guard but Herrera blocks nicely.
Herrera looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Scott puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herrera is holding on to half guard well.
Herrera slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Scott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Herrera is keeping the position for now. #T1##SU2#
Scott gets to his feet. Herrera looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Renaldo Herrera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Herrera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Scott's waist but Scott gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Herrera off to one side. #TD2#
Herrera gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Scott to score an easy takedown into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Herrera is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Herrera postures up.
#T2#
Scott working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Herrera.
Scott controls Herrera momentarily but Herrera frees himself.
Scott manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Herrera manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Scott trying to control but Herrera is working from the bottom.
Jace Scott has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Scott accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Scott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Herrera is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Scott throws a big right hand that misses.
Herrera 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.
Herrera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Scott manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Scott wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Scott throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Herrera escapes and throws Scott's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Scott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Herrera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Scott sneaks back into half guard.
Scott moves into full guard.
Renaldo Herrera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jace Scott is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott is trying to control the position but Herrera postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jace Scott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Scott 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jace Scott!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Poirier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Poirier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Poirier fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Poirier takes the fight into the clinch.
Holman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Poirier to keep the fight standing.
Holman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Holman taking a breather.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD2#
Poirier ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Poirier no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Poirier has control of Holman's left arm, preventing Holman from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Poirier can do anything to dispel that myth.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Poirier is on top in guard.
#REVB##T1#
Holman looking to control.
Poirier is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Poirier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Poirier slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Poirier has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Poirier won't allow Holman to get back to his feet. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Holman pulls Poirier in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holman being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Poirier looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Holman!
Poirier just content to control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Poirier is trying to get an arm triangle but Holman is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poirier has knee on belly momentarily but Holman bucks him off and regains half guard. #SU2#
Poirier decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Holman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Poirier scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Holman wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T4#
Poirier wants to control but Holman is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here.
Poirier misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Poirier is looking to take a break and control but Holman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Poirier dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Poirier forces Holman back against the cage and clinches.
Holman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Holman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Poirier just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Poirier gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Holman trying to control from the bottom.
Poirier with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Poirier is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poirier stalling. #T1#
Holman is trying to stand back up but Poirier is controlling him
Poirier is taking a breather. Holman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SU2#
Poirier stands up and beckons Holman to join him on the feet. #TD2#
Poirier bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Poirier working away.#T2##SU2#
Poirier decides to stand back up. Poirier steps back and let's Holman get back to his feet.#CL2#
Poirier drives through and clinches with Holman against the cage.
#BC#
Holman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Poirier gets a double leg takedown into Holman's guard.#ES#
Holman has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Poirier is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Holman drags the fight down to the ground.
Poirier throwing strikes from guard but Holman blocks nicely.
Poirier is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Holman keeping full guard, as Poirier tries to pass.
Poirier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Poirier's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Poirier wanted to stand there but Holman had control of the position.
Holman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Holman pulls Poirier in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Poirier pushes Holman up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Poirier successfully pulls guard.
Poirier trying to control the position here.
Holman throws a big right hand that misses. #ES2#
Poirier is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holman has Poirier pressed against the cage, preventing Poirier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Holman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Poirier walks away with a smile on his face. Holman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Solomon Holman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Poirier closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Poirier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Holman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Poirier as he jumps to the side.
Holman shoots in for a takedown but Poirier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Poirier follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Poirier closes the distance and clinches.
Holman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Poirier walks away with a smile on his face. Holman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Solomon Holman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Poirier drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Poirier is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Holman 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Poirier controls the pace.#T1#
Poirier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dustin Poirier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Poirier scoring with some ground and pound.
Holman keeping moving, preventing Poirier from controlling successfully.
Poirier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Poirier slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Poirier lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Poirier working some strikes from top position.#ROC2#
Holman is rocked!
Poirier controls from within his opponent's guard.
Oh Holman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Holman is working an open guard so Poirier takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Poirier cracks Holman with a left hook right on the temple and Holman goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Poirier lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Holman is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dustin Poirier!
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