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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1203 Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2024 |
#R1#
GoT stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and GoT wants it to stay on the feet.
Groysman shoots for a double leg takedown but GoT sprawls well. He's pushed Groysman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
GoT looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Groysman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. GoT tries to avoid it but Groysman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag GoT to the ground. GoT escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Itay Groysman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Groysman fails in his attempt to clinch.
GoT is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Groysman clinches up with GoT and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for GoT.
A nice right hand lands inside from GoT.
GoT swings wildly with an uppercut but Groysman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Groysman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
GoT working aggressively here.
GoT misses with the head strike.
GoT lands with a light punch inside.
GoT misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Groysman. #T1#
GoT swings wildly with an uppercut but Groysman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Groysman wants a takedown but no success here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for GoT.
Groysman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. GoT smiles and moves away.
GoT slips a straight right by Groysman.
Groysman shoots in and drives through. GoT sprawls well.
GoT tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Groysman defends well and GoT ends up having to push Groysman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Groysman.
Despite the aggression on GoT's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Groysman.
Itay Groysman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Groysman shoots in and drives through. GoT sprawls well.
Groysman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but GoT was well out of range. Poor timing from Groysman.
Groysman swings for the body but GoT moves out of range.
Groysman is breathing heavily.
Groysman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL#
GoT tries to keep at a distance but Groysman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Groysman blocking some punches.
Groysman is trying to break the clinch but GoT is controlling him.
GoT lands with a right to the head.
GoT misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
GoT pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Groysman tries to clinch up but GoT circles away and keeps his distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Groysman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by GoT. GoT obviously looking to wear him down.
#T3#
GoT blocks a head kick by Groysman.
GoT scores with a jab to the jaw.
Groysman with a poor takedown
and GoT scores with a counter punch that sends Groysman to the canvas! GoT smells blood - he's punishing Groysman with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Groysman has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ediz GoT!
Ediz GoT took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'OV SHİT FUCK YOU ALL'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Groisman moves to clinch but McGregor breaks away
and McGregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Groisman shoots in but no luck this time.
McGregor misses with a few strikes there.
Groisman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Groisman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Itay Groisman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
McGregor throws a right hand that Groisman ducks under and follows up with a left that Groisman also avoids with ease.
Groisman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McGregor manages to circle out of the way.
McGregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Groisman feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
McGregor gets a clinch.
Groisman has McGregor pushed against the cage.
Groisman jumps guard but McGregor stands there with Groisman around his waist. Groisman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
Groisman lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Groisman drives through and clinches with McGregor against the cage.
#T1##BC2#
McGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
McGregor clinches up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by McGregor.
Groisman tries to work over McGregor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGregor scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#Groisman is rocked!#TD2#
McGregor pulls guard effortlessly.
Oh Groisman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#ES2#
McGregor is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Groisman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A head punch on the inside from McGregor fails to land.
Groisman takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Groisman.
McGregor misses with some punches.
Groisman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McGregor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
McGregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
McGregor forces Groisman back against the cage and clinches.
McGregor working aggressively here.
#BC2#
McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Meto McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
McGregor clinches with his opponent.
McGregor has a couple of punches blocked by Groisman.
#BC2#
McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
McGregor gets a clinch. #BC2#
McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGregor looks winded!
McGregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Groisman sprawls well. Groisman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McGregor gets slowly back to his feet.
McGregor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck for Groisman with that takedown attempt.
McGregor scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T2#
McGregor slaps away a takedown attempt from Groisman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McGregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Groisman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McGregor defends well and Groisman ends up having to push McGregor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Groisman has McGregor up against the cage in a clinch.
Groisman can't break the clinch.
Groisman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGregor.
McGregor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
McGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGregor keeps the fight on the outside.
Groisman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McGregor.
Groisman shoots in but no luck this time.
McGregor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Groisman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Groisman fails with the takedown.
Groisman throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and McGregor counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McGregor.
McGregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGregor has a couple of punches blocked by Groisman.
Groisman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Groisman blocking some punches.
#TD2#
McGregor gets control of Groisman's arms and successfully pulls guard. McGregor will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Groisman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGregor pulls Groisman in to control the position. #ES2#
McGregor is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Groisman presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch.
McGregor's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McGregor duly obliges. #TD2#
McGregor closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
McGregor decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL2#
McGregor has closed the distance and engaged Groisman in a clinch.
McGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Groisman blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
Groisman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGregor circles away quickly and effectively.
McGregor tries to counter with a clinch but Groisman shakes him off and moves away.
Groisman slips a jab and a cross from McGregor.
Groisman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McGregor.
McGregor's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McGregor duly obliges. #CL2#
McGregor darts in and clinches Groisman up against the cage.
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Groisman. #BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch.
Groisman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGregor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Groisman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McGregor.
McGregor is working the combinations to good effect here.#CL2#
McGregor darts in and clinches Groisman up against the cage.
McGregor misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
McGregor misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGregor misses with the combination.
Groisman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGregor throws a right hand that Groisman ducks under and follows up with a left that Groisman also avoids with ease.
A right-left combo lands from McGregor.
McGregor throws a combination. Groisman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A punch combination from McGregor misses.
Groisman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McGregor's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McGregor duly obliges. #CL2#
McGregor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor has a couple of punches blocked by Groisman.
#BC2#
McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No joy there for McGregor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGregor scores with a one two! Groisman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McGregor cracks Groisman with an open hand slap.
McGregor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McGregor looks to land a combination but Groisman avoids it well.
McGregor scores with a three punch combo!
#CL2#
McGregor closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from McGregor does no damage. #CL2#
McGregor takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGregor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Groisman slips a jab and a cross from McGregor.
Groisman tries to counter by clinching up but McGregor breaks away and moves out of range.
McGregor throws a nice looking combination but Groisman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGregor throws a series of punches but Groisman avoids them all with ease.
McGregor fails to land with a series of punches.
McGregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Groisman.
Groisman darts in looking for a takedown but McGregor gets double underhooks and turns Groisman into the cage.
McGregor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McGregor misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGregor throws a head kick that half lands.
McGregor throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CL2#
McGregor closes the distance and pushes Groisman back into the cage.
McGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Groisman can't get the takedown.
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Groisman.
McGregor is trying to drag Groisman to the mat but Groisman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch.
Groisman throws a body kick that misses
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from McGregor. No joy for Groisman on that attempt. #T4#
McGregor scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Groisman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from McGregor misses.
McGregor looks for a takedown but Groisman sprawls well.
Groisman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McGregor tries to bum rush Groisman with a series of wild strikes but Groisman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Groisman shoots in looking for a takedown. McGregor tries to sprawl out of it but Groisman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGregor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McGregor lands with a hook. Groisman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
McGregor rushes Groisman and presses him up against the cage.
McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
Groisman is trying to push McGregor away but McGregor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
McGregor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McGregor.#CL2#
McGregor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Groisman, pushing him back against the cage.
McGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor keeps control of Groisman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch.
Groisman tries to clinch up but McGregor circles away and keeps his distance.
McGregor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Groisman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Groisman. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
McGregor feints a jab promting Groisman to slip. McGregor then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Groisman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McGregor lands a jab-cross combination.
McGregor throws a series of punches but Groisman avoids them all with ease.
Groisman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Groisman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McGregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGregor throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CL#
Groisman clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
McGregor manages to pull guard.
McGregor tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
McGregor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Groisman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McGregor is pulling down on Groisman's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
McGregor has his foot on Groisman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Groisman works his way back into a safe position though.
Groisman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGregor is pulling down on Groisman's head. It's preventing any offense from Groisman, at least for the moment.
Groisman tries to free his leg and advance position but McGregor is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
McGregor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Groisman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #ES2#
McGregor uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL2#
McGregor gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Groisman manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
McGregor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McGregor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Meto McGregor dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McGregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Groisman dives in and grabs McGregor's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGregor pushes down on Groisman's head and hops out.
Groisman avoids the head kick by McGregor.
McGregor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Groisman scores with a kick to the midsection.
McGregor misses with the combination.
McGregor misses the jab.
McGregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Groisman circles away quickly and effectively.
McGregor stuffs the takedown attempt from Groisman. Groisman gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Groisman misses with a two punch combination.
#TD#
Groisman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Groisman is trying to control the action in half guard but McGregor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1##SU#
Groisman stands up from half guard.
Groisman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGregor doesn't seem bothered though.
Groisman shoots in looking for a takedown but McGregor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Groisman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Itay Groisman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
McGregor drives through and clinches with Groisman against the cage.
#BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Groisman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
McGregor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Groisman, pushing him back against the cage.
McGregor jumps guard but Groisman stands there with McGregor around his waist. McGregor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T2#
Groisman scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGregor tries to pull guard but Groisman won't allow it.
Groisman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGregor smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
McGregor has Groisman up against the cage in a clinch.
Groisman lands a hook that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Groisman.
Groisman has McGregor pressed against the cage.
Groisman is looking to break free of the clinch but McGregor has double underhooks. #TD2#
McGregor pulls guard effortlessly. #T3#
Groisman won't allow McGregor to get back to his feet.
Groisman postures up and lands a big shot to McGregor's brow.
McGregor wants to get back to his feet but Groisman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Groisman slips nicely into half guard.
Groisman is thwarting McGregor's attempts to control the position.
McGregor is trying to get back to full guard.
Groisman 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.
McGregor is trying to stand.
Groisman trying to control from half guard but McGregor is working away. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Groisman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Groisman wants to take a breather but McGregor is having none of it.
McGregor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Groisman seems to have got his legs back now.
McGregor is looking to escape.
McGregor wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Groisman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McGregor sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGregor is not content to let Groisman control the position.
McGregor is trying to stand up here but Groisman is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Meto McGregor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Groisman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
McGregor moves into the clinch.#BC2#
McGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Groisman scores with a jab to the body.
McGregor throws a right and a left that Groisman avoids nicely. #CL2#
McGregor gets a clinch.
Groisman is trying to drag McGregor to the mat but McGregor just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Groisman looking for a takedown.
Groisman wants to get back to striking at distance but McGregor won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
McGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Meto McGregor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGregor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGregor throws a right and a left that Groisman avoids nicely.
Groisman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch but Groisman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Groisman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Groisman shoots in for a takedown but McGregor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Itay Groisman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregor throws a jab when Groisman was well out of range.
Groisman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Groisman shoots for a takedown but McGregor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McGregor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
McGregor darts in and clinches Groisman up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McGregor scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Groisman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Groisman is standing up over McGregor. McGregor looks to escape but Groisman dives into side control.
#T2##REVB#
McGregor is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Groisman is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt McGregor will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Groisman wants to control but McGregor is keeping him busy.
McGregor struggling a bit here.
Groisman 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.
#T3#
McGregor can't do much from the bottom here.
McGregor trying to remain calm as Groisman controls from the top position.#ES2#
McGregor sneaks out the side door and pushes Groisman away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Groisman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McGregor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Groisman is fending him off so far but McGregor persists. Nope, Groisman circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Groisman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Groisman wants a takedown.
#BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
McGregor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McGregor working aggressively here.
#T4##BC#
Groisman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGregor scores with a body shot.
Groisman swings for the body but McGregor moves out of range.
Groisman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McGregor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor misses with a looping left.
Itay Groisman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregor slaps away a takedown attempt from Groisman, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
McGregor clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Itay Groisman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Meto McGregor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Groisman throws a series of punches but McGregor avoids them all with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Meto McGregor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGregor 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Meto McGregor!
An intense looking Meto McGregor took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Dana 60 G's baby'. |
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