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Event:
CFC 402
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
MacManus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Njewel's head backwards.#CL#
Njewel has taken the fight to the clinch.
MacManus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacManus can't find room to land a body shot as Njewel controls the action.
MacManus misses with a punch to the body.
Njewel prevents a body shot from MacManus.
MacManus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Njewel.
MacManus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Njewel can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Njewel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacManus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Njewel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
MacManus staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Njewel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A jab from MacManus does it's job there.#T1#
Both fighters circling a little - MacManus finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A big right from Njewel misses.
Njewel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but MacManus avoids it really well and circles away.
MacManus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
MacManus lands with an overhand left.
MacManus swings for the body but Njewel moves out of range.
Njewel checks a low kick from MacManus.
No luck for Njewel with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Philippe Njewel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Njewel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
MacManus keeps the fight on the outside.
MacManus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Njewel tries to close the distance and clinch but MacManus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MacManus throws a lazy right hand but Njewel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2##CL#
Njewel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Njewel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacManus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Njewel is looking to clinch.
Njewel tries to clinch up but MacManus circles away and keeps his distance.
Njewel lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by MacManus.
MacManus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
MacManus throws a body punch but Njewel moves out of range.
That kick from MacManus tenderised Njewel's leg. Njewel is trying to keep his angry face on.
MacManus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Njewel.
Njewel with a poor takedown
and MacManus counters with a nice uppercut.
Njewel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Connor MacManus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacManus takes a swing at Njewel's ribcage but misses.
Njewel wants to clinch up but MacManus keeps it at a distance.
A shot to the liver by MacManus. Beautiful body shot.
Njewel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Njewel throws an off balance right hand
and MacManus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
MacManus has closed the distance and engaged Njewel in a clinch.
#BC#
Njewel manages to break the clinch.
Njewel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slapping leg kick lands for MacManus.
Njewel fails with a takedown attempt.
Njewel swings widly with a right hand
and Njewel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MacManus lands a nice looking body shot.
MacManus throws a body kick that misses.
Njewel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Njewel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. MacManus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Martin Philippe Njewel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacManus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Njewel is trying hard to land a takedown here. MacManus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
MacManus is looking to chop away at Njewel's legs.
Njewel attempts a counter takedown but MacManus avoids it well and moves away.
Njewel is trying hard to land a takedown here. MacManus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
MacManus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Njewel shoots and misses
and MacManus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacManus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Njewel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
MacManus throws a quick inside leg kick.
MacManus works the jab nicely.
Njewel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Njewel looks to clinch
and MacManus counters with a straight right hand.
MacManus punishes Njewel's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Njewel clinches up against the cage.
Njewel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Njewel is trying to force a seperation but MacManus has the dominant position.
A body shot lands from MacManus.
Njewel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacManus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Njewel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but MacManus has him pressed against the cage.
MacManus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Njewel wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor MacManus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Njewel tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacManus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from MacManus, right into the meat.
Njewel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MacManus but MacManus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Njewel fails with the takedown
and MacManus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Connor MacManus seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
MacManus closes the distance and clinches.
MacManus lands a hook that snaps the head of Njewel backwards.
Njewel is trying to force a seperation but MacManus has the dominant position.
Njewel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacManus lands with a short shot to the head.
Njewel has a couple of punches blocked by MacManus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus has a couple of punches blocked by Njewel.
#BC#
Njewel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacManus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MacManus lands a body shot.
MacManus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
MacManus throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
MacManus looks to throw the jab but Njewel is out of range.
Njewel wants to clinch.
Martin Philippe Njewel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Njewel looks to land a combination but MacManus avoids it well.
MacManus avoids the body shot from Njewel.
MacManus feints and then cracks Njewel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Njewel down.
Njewel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Njewel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MacManus lands the left hand.
MacManus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
MacManus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
MacManus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Njewel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Njewel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacManus.
Njewel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
MacManus feints a counter leg kick.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacManus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacManus feints and then cracks Njewel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Njewel down.
MacManus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Njewel's calf.
Njewel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice side step and MacManus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Philippe Njewel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for MacManus.
A decent looking cross lands there for MacManus.
Njewel is looking to clinch.
Njewel wants to clinch up but MacManus keeps it at a distance.
Njewel tries to clinch but MacManus moves out of range.
MacManus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Njewel has closed the distance and engaged MacManus in a clinch.
Njewel tries to land a knee to the head but MacManus blocks with his arms.
Njewel has had enough of the clinch but MacManus keeps him there for the moment.
MacManus swings wildly with an uppercut but Njewel uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacManus misses with a punch to the body.
#T3##BC#
Njewel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacManus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Njewel counters with a quick kick to the body but MacManus blocks it.
MacManus's corner calls for a 1-2. MacManus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Njewel tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and MacManus counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Njewel blocks a jab.
Njewel is looking to counter punch.
Njewel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice takedown defense from MacManus. No joy for Njewel on that attempt.
MacManus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Njewel throws a combination that misses
and MacManus makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL#
MacManus gets tackled into the cage by Njewel. Njewel maintains the clinch.
MacManus working aggressively here.
Njewel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, MacManus scores with a nice short uppercut.
MacManus swings wildly with an uppercut but Njewel uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
MacManus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
MacManus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacManus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacManus misses with a body punch.
Njewel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Njewel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Njewel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacManus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Njewel blocks a body shot from MacManus.
MacManus prevents Njewel from breaking the clinch.
MacManus misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacManus working aggressively here.
Njewel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as MacManus walks away with a smile on his face. Njewel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Njewel digs a good body shot into MacManus's ribs.
MacManus takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor MacManus 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Njewel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
MacManus swats away the attempt to clinch by Njewel.
MacManus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MacManus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
MacManus cracks the inside of Njewel's front leg.
Njewel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheers as Njewel lands an impressive looking overhand right. MacManus doesn't seem phased though.
MacManus scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Njewel clinches with his opponent.
MacManus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Njewel misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacManus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Njewel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Njewel wants to clinch but MacManus slips to the side
and MacManus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Njewel ducks right into an uppercut from MacManus.
MacManus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Njewel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacManus was well out of range. Poor timing from Njewel.
MacManus feints a counter leg kick.
Njewel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
MacManus scoring well with a low kick there.
MacManus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Njewel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Njewel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Njewel is looking to clinch.
Njewel tries to clinch but fails miserably
and MacManus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Njewel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Njewel. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Njewel falls off balance throwing a combination
and MacManus counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
MacManus moves into the clinch successfully.
Njewel blocks an uppercut.
Njewel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Njewel is trying to break the clinch but MacManus is controlling him.
Martin Philippe Njewel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Connor MacManus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Njewel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Njewel is trying to break the clinch but MacManus has him pressed against the cage.
Njewel misses with a punch to the body.
Njewel wants to get back to striking at distance but MacManus won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Njewel.
Njewel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacManus blocks an uppercut.
Njewel tries to break free but MacManus pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Njewel is trying to break the clinch but MacManus has him pressed against the cage.
MacManus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
MacManus has Njewel pressed against the cage, preventing Njewel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
MacManus pushes Njewel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
MacManus keeps control of Njewel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Njewel wants to get back to striking at distance but MacManus won't allow it.
Njewel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Njewel is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
MacManus blocking some punches.
Njewel tries to break free but MacManus pushes him back against the cage.
Njewel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacManus has a couple of punches blocked by Njewel.
#BC#
Njewel breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor MacManus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well MacManus 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor MacManus!
During a confident post fight interview, Connor MacManus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
CEC 451
Date: Jun 15, 2016 |
#R1#
MacManus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Milat throws a quick inside leg kick.
MacManus ducks under a wild hook from Milat.
MacManus swings for the body but Milat moves out of range.
MacManus keeps Milat at a distance using the push kick.
Milat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacManus manages to avoid it.
Milat swings for the body but MacManus moves out of range.
MacManus is looking to slow Milat down with leg kicks.
MacManus connects with a right hand. Milat shakes it off.
Milat throws a sloppy head kick
and MacManus finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
MacManus misses with a hook.
Milat wants to land a leg kick but MacManus is out of range.
MacManus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
MacManus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Milat throws out the jab.
Milat backing away here, and MacManus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacManus throws out a leg kick but Milat moves out of range and MacManus only half commits.
Milat changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Milat coming out on top.
Milat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacManus.
A jab from MacManus finds it's way through Milat's defenses.
MacManus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from MacManus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Milat throws a lazy uppercut
letting MacManus counter with a right hand.
Milat misses with a straight left.
Milat on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Milat punishes MacManus's body with a nice straight punch.
Milat throws a series of strikes that have MacManus backpedaling.
MacManus walks into a jab.
Milat tries to land a front kick but MacManus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
MacManus lands with a nice body punch.
Milat looks to land a left hand but MacManus moved out of range nicely.
MacManus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Milat's jab looks to have found its range, popping MacManus under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from MacManus, right into the meat.
Milat lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
MacManus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Milat takes one to the side of the head.
MacManus throws a front kick aimed at Milat's knee but Milat avoids it well.
MacManus scores with a jab. Milat acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Milat looks for the body kick but MacManus saw that one coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by MacManus.
Milat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Milat throws a nice inside leg kick.
MacManus slips a jab from Milat.
MacManus lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
MacManus lunges at Milat with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Milat's hand.
MacManus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Milat throws a body punch but MacManus moves out of range.
Good leg kick by MacManus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A chopping leg kick lands by MacManus.
Milat rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacManus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Milat is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
MacManus moves out of range of the strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Milat.
Nice body punch from MacManus.
Nice jab there from MacManus.
Milat connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Milat does it's job there.#T3#
Milat lands a high kick!
Milat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Milat throws a body kick that misses.
MacManus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
MacManus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Milat.
Milat misses with a low kick.
Milat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacManus.
MacManus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from MacManus misses.
MacManus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Milat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Milat tries a low kick but MacManus avoids it.
MacManus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Milat.
A jab lands there for MacManus.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Milat scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Milat swings for the body but MacManus moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by MacManus!
Milat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacManus.
Milat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacManus manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from MacManus misses.
Milat throws a predictable looking body shot
and MacManus counters with a stiff right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Milat.
Ivan Milat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Milat walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. MacManus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
MacManus lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
MacManus has Milat up against the cage in a clinch.
MacManus scores with a shot to the side of Milat's head.
MacManus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacManus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Milat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Our sources have told us that Milat has been working on his elbows in the gym.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Milat lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
MacManus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Milat scores with a knee to the head.
MacManus cracks Milat with a nice body shot.
Milat has a couple of punches blocked by MacManus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ivan Milat will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
MacManus avoids the head kick by Milat.
Milat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
MacManus avoids the body shot from Milat.
MacManus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Milat throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
MacManus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
MacManus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Milat has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Milat with a nice cross.
Milat connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between MacManus's hands.
MacManus throws a nice inside leg kick.
MacManus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Milat has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
MacManus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Milat's sensitive parts.
MacManus throws a shot from downtown. Milat moves away and avoids it.
Milat throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It seemed like MacManus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ivan Milat is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Milat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Milat works MacManus's body with a nice hook.
Milat moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Milat throws a shot from downtown. MacManus moves away and avoids it.
MacManus throws a big shot that misses.
MacManus tries to land a front kick but Milat steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Milat moves out of range as MacManus throws a body kick.
MacManus looks to throw the jab but Milat is out of range.
MacManus scores with a kick to the body.
#CL#
Milat rushes MacManus and presses him up against the cage.
Milat lands a shoulder strike.
Milat stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
MacManus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacManus.
Milat blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from MacManus as the two fighters clinch.
Milat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Milat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Milat lands with a right to the head.
MacManus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Milat tries a body shot but MacManus blocks it.
#T2#
MacManus lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacManus misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacManus.
Milat throws a knee to the head but misses.
MacManus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
MacManus pushes Milat back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Milat throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
MacManus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
MacManus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
MacManus lands a hook that snaps the head of Milat backwards.
MacManus blocks an uppercut.
MacManus pushes Milat back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Milat is rocked!
MacManus misses with the head strike.
MacManus tries a body shot but Milat blocks it.
Milat creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
MacManus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Milat lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Milat.
Milat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from MacManus.
#T3#
Milat misses with some punches.
Milat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacManus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, MacManus scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from MacManus.
MacManus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by MacManus.
Milat putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has MacManus in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Milat pushes MacManus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Milat lands a hook that snaps the head of MacManus backwards.
Milat makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Milat tries to throw a body punch but MacManus avoids it by throwing Milat back against the cage.
Milat scores with a knee to the head.
Milat working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ivan Milat has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Milat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Milat cracks MacManus with a nice body shot.
MacManus lands a shoulder strike.
Milat tries to work over MacManus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Milat.
#T4#
Milat creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Milat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacManus's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Milat.
Milat throws a punch but it's blocked by MacManus.
Milat can't find room to land a body shot as MacManus controls the action.
MacManus is leaning against Milat and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Milat throws an elbow but it misses.
MacManus throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Milat.
MacManus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacManus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Milat backwards.
Milat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacManus blocks a body shot from Milat.
Milat blocks an uppercut.
MacManus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Milat blocking some punches.
Milat tries to throw a body punch but MacManus avoids it by throwing Milat back against the cage.
MacManus tries to throw a body punch but Milat avoids it by throwing MacManus back against the cage.
MacManus is leaning against Milat and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
MacManus blocks a body shot from Milat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ivan Milat will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
MacManus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
MacManus tries a head kick but it misses.
Milat throws a low kick but MacManus avoids it.
It seemed like MacManus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Milat. That's going to slow MacManus down.
A head kick misses from Milat.
MacManus checks a leg kick.
MacManus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
MacManus lands with an overhand left.
Milat fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacManus avoids a kick to the body.
Milat on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by MacManus. MacManus obviously looking to wear him down.
A decent looking cross lands there for MacManus.
A chopping leg kick lands by MacManus.
Milat is looking to score with low kicks.
Milat scores with a hook to the body. MacManus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Milat on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
MacManus looks to score with a jab to the body but Milat is just out of range.#T1##CL#
Milat has closed the distance and engaged MacManus in a clinch.
MacManus lands a right hand.
A short right from MacManus.
Milat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Milat pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
MacManus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Milat's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Milat creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Milat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
MacManus tries a body shot but Milat blocks it.
MacManus lands a hook that snaps the head of Milat backwards.
Milat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacManus's elbow.
MacManus lands a body shot.
Milat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Milat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Milat's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Milat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Still in the clinch, MacManus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Milat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Milat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacManus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Milat backwards.
Connor MacManus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Milat blocking some punches.
Milat working aggressively here.
Milat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Milat seems to have got his legs back now.
MacManus pushes Milat back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Milat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Milat tries to throw a body punch but MacManus avoids it by throwing Milat back against the cage.
Milat blocks an uppercut.
A short left from MacManus.
MacManus pushes Milat back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Milat blocking some punches.
MacManus prevents a body shot from Milat.
MacManus lands a shoulder strike.
Milat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacManus's elbow.
MacManus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Milat gets through MacManus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Milat tries to land a knee to the head but MacManus blocks with his arms.
MacManus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Milat lands a right hand. #T3#
Milat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Milat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Milat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
MacManus blocks an elbow strike from Milat.
MacManus lands a right hand.
MacManus lands with a short shot to the head.
MacManus lands an uppercut.
MacManus scores with a nice hook to the head.
MacManus misses with some punches.
MacManus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
MacManus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Milat.
MacManus misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from MacManus.
Milat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Milat lands with a short punch from the clinch.
MacManus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacManus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Milats head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, MacManus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Milat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
MacManus swings wildly with an uppercut but Milat uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacManus can't find room to land a body shot as Milat controls the action.
Milat blocks an uppercut.
MacManus lands with a light punch inside.
Milat misses with a punch on the inside.
Milat scores with a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for MacManus.
MacManus lands a body shot.
Milat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacManus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Milats head.
Nice body punch from MacManus.
MacManus is leaning against Milat and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
MacManus cracks Milat with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from MacManus.
MacManus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Milat backwards.
MacManus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
MacManus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor MacManus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Milat has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Milat!
Ivan Milat 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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CEC 445
Date: May 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Tutov.
MacManus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tutov doesn't seem bothered though.
A bone on bone clash there as Tutov blocks the leg kick.
MacManus looks for the body kick but Tutov saw that one coming.
Nice shot lands for MacManus.
MacManus blocks a head kick by Tutov.
MacManus throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacManus. Tutov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tutov throws an overhand right that lands on MacManus's shoulder, as MacManus tries to avoid the shot.
MacManus is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've been informed that MacManus has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
MacManus misses with a wild body shot.
Tutov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
MacManus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
MacManus misses with a low kick.
Tutov sizes up MacManus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tutov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tutov cracks MacManus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tutov throws a solid leg kick but MacManus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tutov.
MacManus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tutov scores with a jab to the head.
#T1#
MacManus throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tutov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacManus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
MacManus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tutov misses with a wild body shot.
Tutov lands a glancing blow to the side of MacManus's head.
MacManus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tutov is able to avoid easily.
Tutov tries to work over MacManus's front leg with a kick but MacManus checks it.
MacManus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tutov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacManus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
MacManus throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tutov connects with a good right hand that stumbles MacManus. MacManus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
An inside leg kick lands from MacManus.
MacManus blocks a head kick by Tutov.
A little jabbing left from MacManus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
MacManus throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacManus throws an overhand right that lands on Tutov's shoulder, as Tutov tries to avoid the shot.
MacManus throws a front kick aimed at Tutov's knee but Tutov avoids it well.
Andrey Tutov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tutov misses with a body kick.
Tutov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Tutov is looking to land body kicks.
Good leg kick by MacManus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
MacManus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
MacManus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tutov.
Tutov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tutov misses with a body shot.
Tutov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacManus throws out the jab.
Tutov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed MacManus momentarily.
Tutov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
MacManus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tutov thows a leg kick but MacManus checks it
and MacManus counters with a slapping leg kick.
MacManus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
MacManus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by MacManus.
Tutov lands a nice shot to the body.
MacManus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tutov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tutov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MacManus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Tutov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of MacManus's head.
Tutov misses with a double jab.
Tutov misses with an uppercut.
Tutov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tutov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
MacManus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tutov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
MacManus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tutov throws a right hand that misses
and MacManus counters with a right hand to the body.
MacManus moves out of range as Tutov strikes.
Tutov checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab from MacManus misses.
Tutov cracks a nice hook into MacManus's ribs.
MacManus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Tutov misses with a straight left. #T4#
MacManus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tutov misses with a double jab
and MacManus makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tutov really felt that one!
MacManus cracks Tutov with a good jab.
MacManus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Tutov misses its intended target.
Tutov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacManus.
Tutov throws a right hand that MacManus ducks under and follows up with a left that MacManus also avoids with ease.
MacManus ducks under a wild hook from Tutov.
MacManus cracks Tutov with a good jab.
Tutov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tutov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tutov scores with a punch to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Tutov.
MacManus throws the kick towards the body but Tutov avoids it.
MacManus fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Andrey Tutov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
MacManus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tutov.
Tutov misses the shot to the body.
Tutov avoids the body shot from MacManus.
Tutov scores with a jab. MacManus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tutov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
MacManus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tutov misses with a hook. MacManus ducked under it nicely.
MacManus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tutov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for MacManus.
MacManus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
MacManus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacManus checks a leg kick.
Tutov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus is looking to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by MacManus. That's going to slow Tutov down.
MacManus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacManus misses with a body kick.
MacManus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Tutov walks into a stiff left hand from MacManus.
Tutov throws a jab when MacManus was well out of range.
Tutov misses with a body shot.
Andrey Tutov is winning the standup battle so far.
MacManus moves away from the strike by Tutov.
MacManus looks for the body kick but Tutov saw that one coming.
Tutov misses with a looping left.
Tutov swings for the body but MacManus moves out of range.
Tutov throws a hook but MacManus blocks it.
A big left from Tutov misses.
MacManus throws a front kick aimed at Tutov's knee but Tutov avoids it well.
Tutov stalks MacManus and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into MacManus's face. MacManus staggers backwards, shaken.
Tutov checks a leg kick nicely.
MacManus swings for the body but Tutov moves out of range.
Tutov throws a lazy right hand but MacManus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from MacManus misses.
MacManus wants to land a leg kick but Tutov is out of range. #T2#
MacManus misses with a body kick.
Tutov misses with an uppercut. MacManus saw that one coming.
MacManus on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
MacManus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
MacManus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tutov is able to avoid easily.
MacManus throws a hook but Tutov blocks it.
Tutov wants to slow MacManus down by chopping away at his legs.
MacManus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tutov.
Tutov throws a low kick but MacManus avoids it.
MacManus throws a body kick that misses.
MacManus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tutov throws a lazy uppercut
and MacManus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tutov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tutov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacManus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MacManus lands with a hook. Tutov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tutov avoids the body shot from MacManus.
Tutov half committed to a counter leg kick.#T3#
MacManus blocks a head kick by Tutov.
MacManus tries a quick counter leg kick but Tutov is wise to it.
MacManus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tutov.
Tutov throws a poor cross that misses
and MacManus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacManus tries to clinch but Tutov is having none of it.
MacManus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tutov moves away.
Tutov checks a leg kick.
Tutov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A left and a right from Tutov both land. Nice combination.
MacManus misses with a body shot
and Tutov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tutov throws the left hand but MacManus avoids the punch easily.
Tutov misses with an uppercut
and MacManus counters with a nice uppercut.
Tutov staying out of range there.
MacManus checks a leg kick nicely.
MacManus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tutov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tutov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but MacManus checks it well.
Tutov lands a jab to MacManus's midsection.#T4#
MacManus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
MacManus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tutov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tutov. MacManus does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacManus sizes up Tutov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
MacManus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tutov lands with a good body shot.
MacManus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tutov throws an off balance right hand
and MacManus counters with a good, hard body kick but Tutov shrugs it off.
MacManus misses with a low kick as Tutov jumps back.
MacManus digs a good hook to Tutov's body.
Tutov's jab looks to have found its range, popping MacManus under the eye.
Tutov just misses with a punch to the body.
Tutov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
MacManus misses with a straight left.
Tutov throws a leg kick but MacManus sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Andrey Tutov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tutov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tutov tries a head kick but it misses.
MacManus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tutov is out of range.
Tutov half committed to a counter leg kick.
MacManus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tutov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tutov ducks under a wild hook from MacManus.
MacManus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tutov throws a jab but it's blocked by MacManus.
MacManus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tutov cracks a nice hook into MacManus's ribs.
Tutov lands with a slapping head kick.
MacManus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tutov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tutov tries a low kick but MacManus avoids it.
MacManus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tutov misses with a looping right.
MacManus throws a jab but it's blocked by Tutov.
Tutov blocks the body kick.
#T1#
Tutov cracks MacManus with an open hand slap.
Tutov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tutov!
A leg kick checked by MacManus.
Tutov misses with a hook. MacManus ducked under it nicely.
Tutov misses with a straight left.
MacManus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tutov throws out the jab.
Tutov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tutov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but MacManus is out of range.
MacManus throws a low kick but Tutov avoids it.
It appears Tutov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tutov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by MacManus. MacManus obviously looking to wear him down.
Tutov scores with a body shot.
Tutov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tutov throws a leg kick but MacManus moved away.
MacManus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tutov throws a leg kick that misses.
Connor MacManus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tutov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tutov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tutov wants to slow MacManus down by chopping away at his legs.
Tutov throws a leg kick which misses MacManus's front leg but catches the back leg as MacManus tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacManus punishes Tutov's body with a nice straight punch.
MacManus throws a hook but Tutov blocks it.
Tutov misses the body punch
and MacManus counters with a stiff right hand.
Good work by Tutov as he checks the leg kick.
MacManus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Tutov misses the target.
A big left from Tutov misses.
Tutov connects with a solid leg kick.
Tutov with a jab.
Tutov ducks under a wild hook from MacManus.
Tutov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tutov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
That kick from MacManus tenderised Tutov's leg. Tutov is trying to keep his angry face on.
MacManus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tutov.
MacManus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tutov manages to avoid it.
MacManus avoids the head kick by Tutov.
MacManus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
MacManus moves out of range as Tutov strikes.
MacManus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tutov is able to avoid easily.
Tutov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacManus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tutov.
MacManus avoids a kick to the body.
Tutov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacManus moves away.
MacManus lands with a shot to the body.
MacManus throws a shot from downtown. Tutov moves away and avoids it.
MacManus misses with a low kick.
MacManus tries to land a front kick but Tutov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
Tutov throws a sloppy head kick and MacManus moves out of range easily.
Tutov keeps MacManus at a distance using the push kick.
MacManus throws a body shot but no joy.
Tutov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tutov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacManus.
MacManus lands a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tutov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
MacManus tries to land a body kick
and Tutov counters with a stiff right hand.
MacManus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tutov just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from MacManus! But no joy.
MacManus checks a low kick from Tutov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tutov. MacManus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tutov backing away here, and MacManus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tutov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tutov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A leg kick checked by MacManus.
MacManus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrey Tutov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tutov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Andrey Tutov!
A victorious Andrey Tutov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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