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TWGC 12 (145lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Roy Pitbull and Malaipet Sasiprapa. Sasiprapa has chosen Malaipet the Diamond as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Roy Pitbull ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Malaipet Sasiprapa!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sasiprapa instigates a clinch.
Pitbull tries to pull guard but Sasiprapa won't allow it.
Sasiprapa is working for takedown but Pitbull is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pitbull wants a takedown.
Sasiprapa wants a takedown but no success here.
Pitbull tries to pull guard but Sasiprapa won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Pitbull . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pitbull is trying to pull guard but Sasiprapa has him pressed against the cage.
Sasiprapa goes for a takedown attempt but Pitbull pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pitbull stops a takedown attempt from Sasiprapa.
Pitbull lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pitbull (2) vs (0) Sasiprapa
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitbull wants to take a breather but Sasiprapa is having none of it.
Pitbull takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pitbull is working for a submission of some sort.
Pitbull wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sasiprapa keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasiprapa is trying to get back to full guard.
Pitbull is looking to pass Sasiprapa's guard but actually Sasiprapa recovers to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sasiprapa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pitbull tries to free his leg and advance position but Sasiprapa is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pitbull looking to sit in guard and control but Sasiprapa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pitbull (2) vs (2) Sasiprapa
Pitbull is looking to sweep but instead, Sasiprapa has passed into half guard.
Sasiprapa is keen to just control but Pitbull is a slippery customer.
Pitbull is looking for a sweep. Sasiprapa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pitbull preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Pitbull is looking for a sweep. Sasiprapa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa is keen to just control but Pitbull is a slippery customer.
Pitbull is trying is best to control the position here.
Pitbull trying to hold on to Sasiprapa's head to control him but Sasiprapa postures up.
Sasiprapa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sasiprapa prevents Pitbull from improving his position.
Pitbull manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pitbull is controlling Sasiprapa's posture.
Sasiprapa tries to free his leg and advance position but Pitbull is retaining full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa 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.
Sasiprapa stopping the sweep attempt from Pitbull .
Pitbull is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pitbull keeping moving, preventing Sasiprapa from controlling successfully.
Pitbull controls Sasiprapa momentarily but Sasiprapa frees himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa trying to control the position from guard on top but Pitbull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pitbull wants to sweep but no luck.
Sasiprapa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pitbull has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sasiprapa has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pitbull (2) vs (5) Sasiprapa
Pitbull is letting Sasiprapa control him for a moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull can't do much from the bottom here.
Pitbull is looking to regain half guard here but Sasiprapa keeps moving and retains side control.
Pitbull can't do much from the bottom here.
Pitbull tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa wants to control but Pitbull is keeping him busy.
Sasiprapa happy to just control the position for now.
Pitbull can't do much from the bottom here.
Sasiprapa trying to control the position but Pitbull is working away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pitbull (4) vs (5) Sasiprapa
Pitbull wants to take a breather but Sasiprapa is having none of it.
Pitbull is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Sasiprapa is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roy Pitbull !
An out of breath and clearly excited Roy Pitbull thanked Sin City Allstars for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gracko Roman and Watsz Mawe. On his way into the cage it seems that Gracko Roman has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Gracko Roman seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Gracko Roman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Watsz Mawe!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Roman closes the distance and pushes Mawe back into the cage.
Roman manages to pull guard.
Roman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mawe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Roman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mawe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Roman's guard.
Roman looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mawe slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman is refusing to be controlled, as Mawe sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mawe pulls his head out easily.
Roman actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman is staying active underneath Mawe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Roman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Roman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mawe with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Roman actively working from the bottom here.
Mawe is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mawe trying to pass the guard but Roman defending well.
Roman looking for submissions off his back.
Mawe wants to free his trapped foot but Roman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mawe controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mawe is looking to advance position but Roman won't allow it.
Roman with the active half guard here but Mawe passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (0) vs (3) Mawe
Roman is looking for a sweep.
Mawe is staying tight to Roman's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Mawe is looking to take a break and control but Roman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roman is letting Mawe control him for a moment.
Roman is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mawe is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Roman's shoulder. That is not cool.
Roman tries to bench press Mawe off him but Mawe keeps the position.
Roman manages to get back to half guard.
Mawe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Roman is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Mawe is tapping! Great win for Roman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gracko Roman! |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mick Gerrard and David Yung. Gerrard's entrance music is Mama weer all crazy now. A fine choice. Yung comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 陳小春 - 亂世巨星 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mick Gerrard! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; David Yung!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yung pulls guard successfully.
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.
Gerrard looking to pass the guard.
Gerrard works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Yung manages to get to full guard.
Gerrard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yung swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yung keeping moving, preventing Gerrard from controlling successfully.
Yung escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gerrard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerrard drops back looking for a leg! Yung is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yung manages to kick Gerrard off! Gerrard jumps back into Yung's guard.
Gerrard wants to pass the guard but Yung is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerrard pushes down on Yung's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Yung looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yung makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yung.
Gerrard passes into half guard.
Yung actively working from the bottom here.
Yung is defending against the submission attempts here by Gerrard.
Gerrard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerrard is working for a kimura but Yung is defending it quite comfortably.
Yung actively working from the bottom here.
Gerrard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yung has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yung actively working from the bottom here.
Gerrard wants to work for an arm triangle but Yung is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gerrard is trying to work for a kimura but Yung is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yung looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yung actively working from the bottom here.
Yung is pressing down on Gerrard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Yung working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gerrard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gerrard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gerrard looking to pass the guard.
Gerrard advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerrard (3) vs (0) Yung
Gerrard working away.
Gerrard is looking to take a break and control but Yung is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yung is looking for a sweep.
Yung is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gerrard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gerrard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Yung is not content to let Gerrard control the position.
Gerrard is trying to get an arm triangle but Yung is defending well.
Yung is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gerrard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yung knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gerrard wants to control but Yung is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yung regains half guard.
Gerrard seems to be working for a kimura but Yung defends the submission attempt.
Yung wants to improve his position but Gerrard is controlling well.
Yung won't allow Gerrard to pass to mount.
Yung is trying to get back to full guard.
Yung makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yung.
Gerrard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Yung has control of Gerrard's left arm, preventing Gerrard from doing any damage.
Gerrard trying to control the position from guard on top but Yung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerrard wants to pass the guard but Yung is keeping the position.
Gerrard wants to control from the top but Yung keeps moving.
Yung has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Gerrard doesn't defend quickly enough and Yung has managed to lock this one up! Can Gerrard escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Yung on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David Yung!
A relieved looking David Yung 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hugo Agogo and Neo DiCaprio. DiCaprio has chosen X Gon Give it To Ya as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Hugo Agogo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Neo DiCaprio!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
DiCaprio looks for a takedown but Agogo sprawls well.
DiCaprio doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Agogo counters by moving into the clinch.
DiCaprio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Agogo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hugo Agogo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neo DiCaprio.
DiCaprio is fighting off a takedown attempt but Agogo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip DiCaprio to the mat. DiCaprio regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Agogo (2) vs (0) DiCaprio
DiCaprio working for a triangle but Agogo defends it easily.
Agogo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agogo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
DiCaprio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Agogo postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agogo trying to control but DiCaprio is working from the bottom.
DiCaprio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Agogo defends it easily.
Agogo passes DiCaprio's left leg - he's now in half guard.
DiCaprio is looking for a sweep. Agogo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Agogo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, DiCaprio has managed to free his arm - good work.
DiCaprio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Agogo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and DiCaprio defends it well.
DiCaprio wants to control but Agogo is keeping busy.
Agogo is looking to advance position but DiCaprio won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DiCaprio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
DiCaprio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
DiCaprio actively working from the bottom here.
DiCaprio wants to control but Agogo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Agogo uses his free foot to push down on DiCaprio's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for DiCaprio. Score +3 for passing guard: Agogo (5) vs (0) DiCaprio
Agogo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Agogo is working for a guillotine from mount but DiCaprio frees his head quite easily.
Agogo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force DiCaprio to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so DiCaprio shrugs it off.
DiCaprio is desperately trying to improve his position but Agogo has a good base and remains in mount.
Agogo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DiCaprio is trying to escape the mount.
Agogo trying to control but DiCaprio is having none of it.
DiCaprio manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Agogo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Agogo is trying to work for a kimura but DiCaprio is defending well.
Agogo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but DiCaprio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
DiCaprio is trying to get back to full guard.
DiCaprio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Agogo tries to pass to full mount but DiCaprio defends it.
DiCaprio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Agogo pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agogo 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.
DiCaprio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Agogo seems to be looking for submissions.
DiCaprio is pressing down on Agogo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
DiCaprio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Agogo trying to control the position from guard on top but DiCaprio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DiCaprio looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Agogo passes into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Agogo prevents DiCaprio from improving his position.
DiCaprio trying to control from the bottom.
DiCaprio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
DiCaprio is defending against the submission attempts here by Agogo.
Agogo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
DiCaprio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DiCaprio is refusing to be controlled, as Agogo sits in half guard.
DiCaprio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Agogo pulls his head out easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
DiCaprio looking for submissions off his back.
DiCaprio is refusing to be controlled, as Agogo sits in half guard.
Agogo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but DiCaprio sees it coming and defends easily.
Agogo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Agogo passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Agogo (8) vs (0) DiCaprio
DiCaprio sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
DiCaprio is looking to improve his position.
Agogo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, DiCaprio has managed to free his arm - good work.
Agogo is looking for a kimura here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
DiCaprio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
DiCaprio looking for submissions off his back.
DiCaprio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Agogo pulls his head out easily.
Agogo is looking for a kimura but DiCaprio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Agogo to get the leverage.
DiCaprio actively working from the bottom here.
Agogo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Agogo trying to mount his opponent but DiCaprio defends it.
DiCaprio is looking to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Agogo is keen to just control but DiCaprio is a slippery customer.
DiCaprio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Agogo pulls his head out easily.
DiCaprio is refusing to be controlled, as Agogo sits in half guard.
DiCaprio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Agogo wants to work for an arm triangle but DiCaprio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
DiCaprio looking for submissions off his back.
DiCaprio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
DiCaprio looks winded!
Agogo is trying to work for a kimura but DiCaprio is defending well.
Agogo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
DiCaprio is looking to improve his position.
DiCaprio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Agogo is working away from the top position though.
Agogo is working for a submission of some sort.
DiCaprio wants to improve his position but Agogo is controlling well.
Agogo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Agogo (11) vs (0) DiCaprio
DiCaprio tries to hold on but Agogo postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
DiCaprio really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Agogo looking to secure an arm triangle but DiCaprio defends it well.
Agogo looking to control but DiCaprio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
DiCaprio manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Agogo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, DiCaprio has managed to free his arm - good work.
Agogo tries to pass to full mount but DiCaprio defends it.
Agogo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
DiCaprio is trying to control but can't.
DiCaprio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Agogo is keen to just control but DiCaprio is a slippery customer.
Agogo is working for a submission of some sort.
DiCaprio wants to get back to full guard.
Agogo is working for a submission of some sort.
Agogo 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.
DiCaprio actively working from the bottom here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Agogo wants to pass to mount but DiCaprio is defending the position.
Agogo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so DiCaprio is just riding it out for now. Agogo eventually gives up the hold.
DiCaprio wants to get back to full guard.
Agogo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but DiCaprio sees it coming and defends easily.
Agogo is working for a kimura but DiCaprio is defending it quite comfortably.
DiCaprio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Agogo is looking for a kimura here.
Agogo wants to work for an arm triangle but DiCaprio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
DiCaprio looking for submissions off his back.
Agogo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
DiCaprio actively working from the bottom here.
DiCaprio looking for submissions off his back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
DiCaprio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Agogo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Agogo is looking for a kimura here.
DiCaprio looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DiCaprio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Agogo passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Agogo (14) vs (0) DiCaprio
And that's the end of the fight!
Agogo takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
A relieved looking Hugo Agogo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Neo DiCaprio was interviewed post fight and said 'My strategy just didn't work out, I thought I could stand with him, but he was the better fighter tonight. It just didn't work out. I'll be back.'. |
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