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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
UFF 8: Martinez vs Kuznetsov
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Dje will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Dje looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith throws a counter combo.
Dje shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moussa Dje. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dje moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dje tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dje somewhat.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Dje attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Dje misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dje shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Dje fails with the takedown.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Dje is just out of range.
Dje appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dje looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Dje shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Dje's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into Dje's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Dje looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Dje is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Smith frees his head nicely. Oh but Dje has switched to an armbar! Smith is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Moussa Dje!
After winning the bout, Moussa Dje thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Brayden Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'Bro what the sigma'. |
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Event:
UFF 8: Martinez vs Kuznetsov
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Gigante looks for a takedown but Cage sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gigante is defended easily by Cage.
Gigante tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cage defends well and Gigante ends up having to push Cage into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tout Petit Gigante. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cage misses with some punches.
#TD#
Gigante pulls guard.
Cage not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Gigante is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cage defends well.
Cage must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Gigante pushes a forearm under Cage's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Cage is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tout Petit Gigante!
Tout Petit Gigante seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
UFF 6: Dje vs Pollard
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Pollard darts in and clinches Dje up against the cage.#TD#
Dje manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Dje is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Pollard has his hands clasped together but Dje extends and breaks Pollard's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Dje.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Moussa Dje!
A relieved looking Moussa Dje thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
EGA - 5
Date: Mar 23, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Gigante shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kamelto napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Gigante tries for a kimura but Kamelto is defending well. #SUB#
Gigante wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kamelto, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Gigante is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Kamelto looks calm but he's in trouble here. Gigante gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Kamelto is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Gigante lets go of the hold and Kamelto can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tout Petit Gigante!
Tout Petit Gigante is the new lightweight champion!
Tout Petit Gigante thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
EGA - 5
Date: Mar 23, 2025 |
#R1#
Fofano is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oliveira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kouassi Fofano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Oliveira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fofano changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fofano shoots in looking for a takedown but Oliveira manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fofano's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Oliveira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fofano tries to pull guard but Oliveira won't allow it.
Samuel Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kouassi Fofano.
Oliveira lands an elbow inside that Fofano shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Kouassi Fofano has been cut.
Oliveira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Fofano jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Fofano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Fofano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Oliveira stands up over Fofano, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Oliveira wants to stand but Fofano is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Fofano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oliveira is aware though and is defending well.
Oliveira postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Oliveira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fofano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oliveira has managed to get both his arms back between Fofano's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB2#
Fofano throws his legs up looking for a submission but Oliveira uses it to pass to side control.
Fofano is not content to let Oliveira control the position.
Fofano gets back to half guard.
Oliveira is looking to take a break and control but Fofano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fofano tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Oliveira has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Oliveira looking to control but Fofano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Oliveira lands a nice shot to the head. #T2#
Fofano is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fofano regains half guard.
Fofano on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oliveira lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fofano is staying active underneath Oliveira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fofano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Fofano is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Oliveira rolls with it to try and escape but Fofano cranks on the arm and Oliveira is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kouassi Fofano!
Kouassi Fofano is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Kouassi Fofano thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Samuel Oliveira stepped up to the mic, saying 'Tonight wasn't my night. But where I come from, we don’t break. We learn, we grow, and we come back stronger. To my team, my family, and everyone in the favelas, this isn’t the end. Do Bronx will rise again. I promise you that.'. |
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Event:
EGA - 4
Date: Mar 16, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Fofano rushes Galvao and presses him up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD#
Fofano lands a takedown into guard.
Galvao should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Fofano stands and throws Galvao's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Fofano is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Galvao has escaped the position, nice work there.
Galvao tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fofano wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Fofano is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Galvao is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fofano working away.
Galvao tries to escape but Fofano is in control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fofano looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Fofano is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Galvao knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Fofano tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Galvao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Fofano has hold of Galvao's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Galvao tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Fofano cranks the arm and Galvao screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Galvao, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kouassi Fofano!
During a confident post fight interview, Kouassi Fofano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
EG Amsterdam - 3
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Gigante bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gigante staying out of range there.
Stanton misses with a series of wild punches.
Gigante fails with the takedown.
Stanton scores with a three punch combo!
#TD2#
Stanton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stanton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gigante looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gigante looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stanton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Gigante looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB#
Gigante looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gigante looking for submissions off his back.
Stanton missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Gigante looking for submissions off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stanton lands a nice short elbow.
Gigante is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stanton scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Gigante looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gigante looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stanton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stanton lands a nice short elbow.
Stanton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stanton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gigante defending well though.
Gigante slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Gigante has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stanton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gigante is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stanton defends well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Gigante is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stanton defends well.#SUB#
Gigante is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Gigante is looking for a triangle but Stanton pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Gigante pushes a forearm under Stanton's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Stanton is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tout Petit Gigante!
An out of breath Tout Petit Gigante thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WOVA Fight Night: Bloodline
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
#R1#
A jab from Manav misses.
Manav is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Callueghes. #SUB#
Callueghes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Callueghes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Callueghes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Callueghes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Manav rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Callueghes's guard! Nice work there by Manav! #SUB#
Callueghes working for a triangle but Manav defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Manav got a little sloppy there for a moment and Callueghes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Manav has managed to get both his arms back between Callueghes's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Callueghes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Manav really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Callueghes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Callueghes wants to pass the guard but Manav is keeping the position.
Callueghes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Manav's guard.
Callueghes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Callueghes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Callueghes working for a guillotine from mount but Manav is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Callueghes working for a guillotine from mount but Manav is in no mood to give up. #T2##SUB#
Callueghes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Callueghes jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Manav manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Callueghes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Callueghes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Callueghes is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Manav looks calm but he's in trouble here. Callueghes gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Manav is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Callueghes lets go of the hold and Manav can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ravi Callueghes!
A very excited looking Ravi Callueghes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2025 |
#R1#
Dje wants to clinch but Kaspersky slips to the side
and Kaspersky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Dje looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dje wants to clinch but Kaspersky slips to the side
and Kaspersky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kaspersky throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dje on the side of the head.
Dje tries to clinch but Kaspersky moves away #TD2#
and Kaspersky counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Dje looking for submissions off his back.
Kaspersky really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dje. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dje moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dje has momentary wrist control but Kaspersky slips an elbow through the middle.
Kaspersky is in close to Dje's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Dje had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kaspersky defends it easily.
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!
Kaspersky sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Dje is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB#
Dje is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kaspersky engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Dje working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kaspersky doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kaspersky manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kaspersky works over Dje with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Dje is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kaspersky defends well.
Kaspersky controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Dje escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kaspersky gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kaspersky controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kaspersky must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dje throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kaspersky uses it to pass to side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kaspersky working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Dje tries to bench press Kaspersky off him but Kaspersky keeps the position.
Kaspersky working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dje gets back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kaspersky connects with a nice short shot to Dje's temple.
Dje is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Dje looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kaspersky controlling the pace.
Kaspersky working over Dje with some ground and pound. Dje looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Kaspersky scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Dje actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dje is looking for a sweep. Kaspersky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dje is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kaspersky scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kaspersky keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kaspersky's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kaspersky lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Dje looking for submissions off his back.
Kaspersky content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Dje looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Kaspersky controlling the pace.
Kaspersky working the head and body with strikes.
Kaspersky lands with a punch from half guard.
Kaspersky stalling. #SUB#
Dje looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kaspersky lands a nice short elbow.
Kaspersky content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dje looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dje looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Kaspersky dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dje tries to clinch but Kaspersky moves away #TD2#
and Kaspersky counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kaspersky tries to pass to full mount but Dje defends it. #SUB#
Dje looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Dje actively working from the bottom here.
Nikolai Kaspersky has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Dje looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Dje looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Dje looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kaspersky pushes past his half guard into mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaspersky controlling from the full mount.
Dje tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kaspersky controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Kaspersky scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dje?
Dje is desperately trying to improve his position but Kaspersky has a good base and remains in mount.
Dje regains half guard.#SUB#
Dje has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Kaspersky. Oh but Dje has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Kaspersky goes limp - he's gone! Dje jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Moussa Dje!
Our winner, Moussa Dje, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1217 Round 3
Date: Feb 19, 2025 |
#R1#
Daloa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yurchon pinned against the cage. Yurchon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yurchon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yurchon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Daloa.
Daloa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yurchon defends well and Daloa ends up having to push Yurchon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Havue Daloa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yurchon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Daloa tries to pull guard but Yurchon won't allow it.
Daloa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yurchon smiles and moves away.
Yurchon dips to his left and cracks Daloa with an uppercut!
Daloa slips under a jab.
Yurchon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
BOOM! Yurchon lands a beautiful left hook that drops Daloa. Daloa tries to recover but Yurchon is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Daloa lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evgeniy Yurchon! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1217 Round 2
Date: Feb 18, 2025 |
#R1#
King stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and King wants it to stay on the feet.
King steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Daloa.
Havue Daloa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
King gets a double leg takedown into Daloa's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
King is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Daloa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. King doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. King manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
King is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King chips away with some ground and pound.
King really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Daloa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Daloa looking for a guillotine here but King defends easily.
King 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Daloa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but King can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
King sitting in guard here, content to control.
King with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Daloa throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! King escapes and throws Daloa's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Daloa tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but King presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
King wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Daloa is trying to escape the mount.
Daloa tries to improve his position but instead King has taken his back! #T2#
King is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Daloa rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Well, if King 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.
It looks like King might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB#
Daloa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but King pulls his head out easily.
King tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nice strikes from King there. #SUB#
Daloa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Daloa looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and King pushes past his half guard into mount! #T3#
Daloa is trying to escape the mount.
Daloa tries to improve his position but instead King has taken his back! #SUB2#
King working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
King punches Daloa on the ear.
King has the hooks in. Daloa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
What can Daloa do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
King is continuing to stall.
King is trying to stick to Daloa's back but Daloa is turning into King. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in King's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Daloa.#T4##SUB#
Daloa drops back, looking for a kneebar! King looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. King looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from King! #REVB#
King advances nicely into full mount.
King controlling the pace for now.
Daloa is desperately trying to improve his position but King has a good base and remains in mount.
Daloa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Daloa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
King trying to control from half guard but Daloa is working away. #SUB#
Daloa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
King is trying to control the action in half guard but Daloa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abdul King dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Daloa slips a jab and a cross from King.
#TD2#
King closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Daloa's guard.#SUB#
Daloa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. King defends it easily.#SUB#
Daloa looking for a guillotine here but King defends easily.
#SUB#
Daloa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Daloa's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Daloa is looking for a triangle but King pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Daloa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but King can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
King pushing down on Daloa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Daloa manages to get to full guard.
King stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daloa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
King working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Daloa throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! King escapes and throws Daloa's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Daloa gets back to half guard.
King looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Daloa actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Daloa actively working from the bottom here.#T2##SUB#
Daloa actively working from the bottom here.
King stalling. #SUB#
Daloa actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Daloa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
King trying to mount his opponent but Daloa defends it.
King sitting and controlling from the half guard.
King slips a nice elbow through Daloa's hands, connecting with Daloa's forehead.
Abdul King has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB#
Daloa actively working from the bottom here.
King working Daloa over with strikes. #SUB#
Daloa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but King pulls his head out easily.
Daloa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but King scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Daloa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but King pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Daloa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but King pulls his head out easily.
King is taking a breather. Daloa 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.
King seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#SUB#
Daloa looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
King lands strikes from half guard.
King controlling the pace. #SUB#
Daloa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Daloa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daloa wants to get back to full guard but King has passed into side control.
King working the body and head with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abdul King 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Daloa tries for a takedown but King circles away easily
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
King feints and as Daloa raises his hands in defense, King changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Daloa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. King doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. King manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Daloa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but King can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Daloa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. King defends it easily.
King would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Daloa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
King looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Daloa has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think King should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Daloa has tightened it up now! King should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Havue Daloa! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2025 |
#R1#
Dje has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cartwright finds it's way round the side to connect with Dje's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cartwright, as that shot connected.
#CL#
Cartwright fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dje, pushing him back against the cage.
Cartwright lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dje is trying to pull guard but Cartwright has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Cartwright manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cartwright seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Dje is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cartwright is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cartwright has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Cartwright lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Dje is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cartwright defends well.
Cartwright stays in close to Dje's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Dje throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cartwright escapes and throws Dje's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Dje is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Cartwright in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Dje is trying to improve his position.
Cartwright controlling from side mount.
Dje is trying to get back to half guard.
Dje takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Cartwright lands a nice forearm strike.
Cartwright looks up at the clock and then as Dje takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cartwright smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cartwright connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dje some visible discomfort.
#ROC#Dje is rocked!
Dje tries to bench press Cartwright off him but Cartwright keeps the position. #T2#
Dje is trying to escape the position but Cartwright is controlling the position.
Dje tries to improve position but can't.
Cartwright working the ground and pound from side control.
Dje is still in real trouble! Can Cartwright finish him?
Cartwright lands a strong strike to the head of Dje. That's dazed him! Cartwright looking to finish here. Dje is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Cartwright lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cam Cartwright!
After winning the bout, Cam Cartwright thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2025 |
#R1#
Fofano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kerzo but Kerzo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fofano shoots in for a double leg but Kerzo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kerzo lands a slapping body shot.
#CL2#
Fofano moves into range and clinches up with Kerzo.
Fofano is trying to pull guard but Kerzo has him pressed against the cage.
Silas Kerzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kouassi Fofano.#TD2#
Fofano manages to pull guard.
Kerzo wants to control from the top but Fofano keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kerzo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kerzo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fofano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Fofano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kerzo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kerzo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Fofano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kerzo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kerzo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fofano on the ground.#T1#
Kerzo wants to control from the top but Fofano keeps moving. #SUB2#
Fofano is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kerzo frees his head nicely. Oh but Fofano has switched to an armbar! Kerzo is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kouassi Fofano!
Kouassi Fofano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Silas Kerzo had this to say: 'Back to the drawing board, we fell short. No excuses. On to the next one.'. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1217 Round 1
Date: Feb 17, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Yakkuub gets caught flat footed, as Daloa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Daloa drops back looking for a leg! Yakkuub is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yakkuub manages to kick Daloa off! Daloa jumps back into Yakkuub's guard. #SUB2#
Daloa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Daloa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Daloa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Daloa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Daloa drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Daloa as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Yakkuub screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Daloa! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Havue Daloa! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2025 |
#R1#
Qilichov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moussa Dje seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Dje shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Qilichov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Qilichov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dje. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Dje has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Qilichov is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Dje yanks on the arm and Qilichov is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Dje.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Moussa Dje!
An out of breath Moussa Dje thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Martinez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gigante!
Gigante taking a bit of punishment here - Martinez scoring with strikes.
Gigante is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Martinez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gigante on the ground.
Gigante is trying to improve his position.
Martinez tries to advance to mount but can't.
Martinez is putting a hurting on Gigante here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gigante manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martinez wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gigante is working for a kimura but Martinez is defending it quite comfortably.
Martinez is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gigante is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Gigante is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Martinez moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Gigante drops back looking for a leg! Martinez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martinez manages to kick Gigante off! Gigante jumps back into Martinez's guard.
Gigante advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Gigante is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Gigante 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.
Martinez is looking to improve his position.
#T2##SUB2#
Gigante seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Martinez is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tout Petit Gigante!
During a confident post fight interview, Tout Petit Gigante thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2025 |
#R1#
Visser swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Fofano tries to counter it with a takedown but Visser pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fofano with a lazy takedown attempt
and Visser cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Visser getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fofano tries to clinch but Visser moves out of range.
Visser throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fofano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Visser throwing a counter right hand but Fofano manages to avoid it.
Visser waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fofano.
Fofano wants to clinch
and Visser counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fofano tries to clinch up
and Visser counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fofano with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Visser counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Fofano drives through with a takedown into Visser's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Visser wants to stand but Fofano is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Fofano drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fofano jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Visser is looking to stand up but Fofano isn't so interested in that idea. #T1##SUB2#
Fofano drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Fofano as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Visser screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Fofano! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kouassi Fofano!
Kouassi Fofano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 09, 2025 |
#R1#
Traore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magomayev swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Magomayev gets a clinch.
Traore jumps guard but Magomayev stands there with Traore around his waist. Traore gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Traore jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Magomayev walks away with a smile on his face. Traore gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Magomayev misses with a straight left.
Magomayev connects with a right hand. Traore shakes it off.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Magomayev has knocked Traore down with a huge combo! Magomayev steps away and waves a wobbly Traore back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Khethiwe Traore has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Traore tries to clinch up but Magomayev circles away and keeps his distance.
Magomayev keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Traore takes the fight into the clinch.
Magomayev working aggressively here.
Traore jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Magomayev walks away with a smile on his face. Traore gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rauf Magomayev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khethiwe Traore.
Traore shoots for a takedown but Magomayev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Magomayev lands a jab.
Magomayev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Magomayev keeps the fight on the outside.
Are you kidding me?! Magomayev ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Traore clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rauf Magomayev!
Our winner, Rauf Magomayev, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 07, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Shukur pushes Gigante up against the cage in a clinch.
Gigante is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gigante drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shukur pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gigante misses with a takedown attempt - Shukur sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tout Petit Gigante. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shukur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Shukur changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gigante looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gigante regains half guard.#SUB#
Gigante looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gigante is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shukur pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gigante is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shukur pulls his head out easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shukur connects with a nice short shot to Gigante's temple.
Shukur working the head and body with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shukur landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shukur is trying to control the action in half guard but Gigante is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gigante avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shukur. #SUB#
Gigante is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Shukur is tapping! Great win for Gigante!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tout Petit Gigante!
After winning the bout, Tout Petit Gigante thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 07, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Dje throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Boyd was covering up waiting for the punch and Dje finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Dje thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Dje drops back looking for a leg! Boyd is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boyd manages to kick Dje off! Dje jumps back into Boyd's guard. #SUB#
Dje thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Dje drops back looking for a leg! Boyd is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boyd manages to kick Dje off! Dje jumps back into Boyd's guard.
Boyd really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dje. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Dje drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Dje as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Boyd screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Dje! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Moussa Dje!
A very excited looking Moussa Dje made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 07, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Traore closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vailine to the mat! Vailine manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Traore drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Traore seems to have locked his on tight now - Vailine screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Traore, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Khethiwe Traore!
During a confident post fight interview, Khethiwe Traore thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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