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CWC 313 - Zulu vs Hirsch PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ramirez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Burroughs sprawls well initially but Ramirez persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Burroughs
Ramirez is thwarting Burroughs's attempts to control the position.
Burroughs is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
Burroughs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Ramirez is working for a submission of some sort.
Burroughs is looking to control Ramirez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burroughs avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burroughs won't allow Ramirez to pass to mount. #T1#
Ramirez wants to control but Burroughs is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Ramirez has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Burroughs defend it? Ramirez steps over the head and cranks it - Burroughs is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Ramirez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jackson Ramirez!
Jackson Ramirez very nearly forgot to thank PWNAGE Elite - $25 Tees amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Michael Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Cruz has managed to clinch.
Cruz wants a takedown.
Turturro is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Cruz has clasped his hands together around Turturro's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cruz (4) vs (0) Turturro
Cruz has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cruz is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Turturro will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Turturro struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Cruz stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro tries to buck Cruz off but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz controls the position from side control.
Turturro can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Turturro tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cruz presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cruz (6) vs (0) Turturro
Cruz controlling from mount.
Cruz avoids the attempt from Turturro to control.
Turturro can't escape the position.
Cruz controlling from mount. #T2#
Turturro reaches up and holds on to Cruz to control the position.
Turturro is working to get back to half guard.
Turturro tries to hold on but Cruz postures up.
Cruz controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Cruz prevents Turturro from getting the reversal.
Cruz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Turturro is trying to reverse the position but instead Cruz has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Cruz (9) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro trying to control the hands but Cruz won't let him. #T4#
Cruz trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Turturro doesn't escape.
Cruz is not going to allow Turturro to sit and survive in this position.
Cruz biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T5#
Turturro trying to control the position but Cruz manages to sink in the hooks.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Cruz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T6#
Turturro trying to control the action but Cruz just sinks the hooks in.
Turturro rolls, trying to escape but Cruz keeps control of the position.
A lull in the action here.
Good control from Cruz.#T7#
Turturro tries to escape the position.
Turturro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cruz biding his time, looking for the opening.
Turturro is in bad spot here.
Turturro is holding onto Cruz's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Cruz is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T8#
I really don't envy Turturro right now.
Turturro trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Cruz is hanging on to Turturro's back as he tries to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz controls the position.
Cruz avoiding Turturro 's attempts to control his hands. #T9#
Cruz controls the action.
Turturro tries to break free.
Turturro trying to control the hands but Cruz breaks the grip.
Cruz really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Turturro.
Turturro trying to control the hands but Cruz breaks the grip. #T10#
Cruz doesn't have the hooks in and Turturro manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (9) vs (2) Turturro
Cruz is pulling down on Turturro's head. It's preventing any offense from Turturro, at least for the moment.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Turturro won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
Turturro keeps trying to improve his position.
Cruz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cruz working a defensive guard here.
#T11#
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turturro is one step ahead there.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
Turturro stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Turturro controlling him for the moment.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Cruz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Turturro won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Turturro being controlled here momentarily.
Turturro showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T13#
Cruz controlling Turturro's posture.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Turturro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cruz pulls Turturro in close to his closed guard and prevents Turturro from doing any damage or advancing position.
Turturro stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz.#T14#
Cruz is pulling down on Turturro's head. It's preventing any offense from Turturro, at least for the moment.
Cruz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Turturro stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz.
Cruz wants to hit a sweep here but Turturro passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cruz there! Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (9) vs (5) Turturro
Cruz working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz takes the fight on points by 9 to 5.
A victorious Michael Cruz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 13 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 21 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Fiso bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Huhrera (0) vs (4) Fiso
Huhrera is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huhrera struggling a bit here.
Fiso controlling the position.
It looks like Fiso 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huhrera tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Fiso controlling the position.
Fiso tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Fiso slows the pace down.
We've been hearing good reports from Huhrera 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Fiso tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huhrera holds on to Fiso's head and controls the position momentarily. #T2#
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Huhrera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Huhrera is trying to get back to half guard.
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Huhrera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Huhrera is trying to control Fiso's posture but Fiso avoids it.
Fiso is staying tight to Huhrera 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Huhrera is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Huhrera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Huhrera tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
Huhrera trying to control but Fiso postures up.
Fiso seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fiso trying to control from half guard but Huhrera is working away.
Huhrera trying to hold on to Fiso's head to control him but Fiso postures up.
#T4#
Huhrera wants to get back to full guard.
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Huhrera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiso is thwarting Huhrera 's attempts to control the position.
Huhrera is controlling Fiso's trapped leg to prevent Fiso from advancing to side control.
Fiso is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Huhrera is not content to let Fiso control the position.
Huhrera is looking to control Fiso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Huhrera avoid being mounted?
Fiso looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T5#
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Fiso has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fiso works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (0) vs (7) Fiso
Huhrera wants to hold on but Fiso pushes him away.
Fiso is trying to control here but Huhrera has managed to regain half guard.
Fiso controlling the action here.
Huhrera wants to improve his position but Fiso is controlling well.
#T6#
Huhrera is staying active underneath Fiso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fiso prevents Huhrera from improving his position.
Fiso content to control rather than advance.
Fiso tries to pass the half guard into mount. Huhrera knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T7#
Fiso passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (0) vs (10) Fiso
Fiso takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fiso trying to control but Huhrera is having none of it.
Huhrera tries to lock up and control but Fiso gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fiso controlling the pace for now.
Huhrera is working to get back to half guard.
Fiso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Fiso trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Huhrera can't escape the position.
Fiso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Huhrera tries to hold on but Fiso postures up.
Fiso prevents Huhrera from getting the reversal.#T9#
Fiso wants to take Huhrera 's back but he can't do it this time.
Huhrera wants to control but Fiso is having none of it.
Huhrera tries to reverse the position but Fiso maintains control.
Huhrera wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Huhrera (0) vs (13) Fiso
Huhrera is trying to break free.
Huhrera is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Fiso.
Fiso's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Will Fiso go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Huhrera trying to control the action but Fiso just sinks the hooks in. #T10#
Fiso controls the action.
Huhrera staying busy and making it hard for Fiso to control.
Huhrera tries to break free.
Fiso tries to get the hooks in deep but Huhrera pushed the leg off.
Fiso keeps control of the position as Huhrera tries to break free.
#T11#
Fiso controlling the position well here. Huhrera rolled but Fiso kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Huhrera staying busy and making it hard for Fiso to control.
Fiso gets his hands free as Huhrera looks to control.
Fiso keeps control of the position as Huhrera tries to break free.
Huhrera trying to control the position but Fiso manages to sink in the hooks.
Huhrera tries to escape the position.
Fiso keeps control of the position easily here as Huhrera tries to buck him off.
#SUB2#
Fiso looking for the choke but no joy. #T12#
Fiso keeps control of the position as Huhrera tries to break free.
Well,Huhrera is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Fiso not allowing Huhrera to control his hands.
Huhrera is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
I really don't envy Huhrera right now.
Fiso trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Fiso avoiding Huhrera 's attempts to control his hands. #T13#
Huhrera is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Fiso.
#SUB2#
Huhrera is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Fiso gets his way!
Fiso is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Fiso doesn't have the hooks in and Huhrera manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (2) vs (13) Fiso
Huhrera trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Fiso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T14#
Fiso wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fiso looking to control.
Fiso wants to sweep but no luck.
Huhrera wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
Fiso lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (2) vs (15) Fiso
Huhrera trying to keep a closed guard but Fiso is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso pushes down on Huhrera 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fiso controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso wins on points by 15 to 2.
Malaki Fiso is the new bantamweight champion!
Our winner, Malaki Fiso, 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 14 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 21 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Trump fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
Simone closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Trump has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Simone clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Trump (4) vs (0) Simone
Trump is hanging on to Simone's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Trump looking for the choke but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Trump has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Simone has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump controlling well, preventing Simone from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Simone is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Trump has locked on a rear naked choke here! Simone is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Donald Trump!
After winning the bout, Donald Trump 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 22 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 22 losses; Joshua Brown!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Cubbedge pushes Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Brown tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cubbedge smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Brown moves into range and clinches up with Cubbedge .
Cubbedge has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cubbedge drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brown gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brown tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cubbedge smiles and moves away.
Cubbedge shoots in for a double leg but Brown sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Brown has closed the distance and engaged Cubbedge in a clinch.
Cubbedge tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Cubbedge . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cubbedge wants a takedown but no success here.
Brown is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cubbedge is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Brown drags the fight down to the ground.
Cubbedge preventing the sweep.
Cubbedge pushing down on Brown's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Cubbedge is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brown has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Brown manages to get to full guard.
Cubbedge passes into half guard.
Brown works his way to full guard. Good work.
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.#T2#
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cubbedge manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (0) vs (2) Brown
Cubbedge working a defensive guard here.
Brown controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Brown's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cubbedge keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
My spies in Rabid Dog inform me that Brown has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brown forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Cubbedge is looking to control Brown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cubbedge avoid being mounted?
Brown is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Brown tries to pass to full mount but Cubbedge defends it.
Brown keeps trying to improve his position.
Brown content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T5#
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Cubbedge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is defending well.
Cubbedge is looking to control Brown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cubbedge avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is figuring out what he wants to do next.
It looks like Brown 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.
Brown passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (0) vs (5) Brown#T6#
Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brown seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Cubbedge is holding on tight.
Cubbedge controls the position.
Brown fails to move to back control.
Cubbedge keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Cubbedge is controlling an arm, preventing Brown from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Cubbedge tries to hold on but Brown postures up.
Brown tries to control but Cubbedge wriggling away.
Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Brown with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Cubbedge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T9#
Cubbedge has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Cubbedge (0) vs (8) Brown
Cubbedge tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Brown takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brown tries to control but Cubbedge wriggling away.
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T10#
Brown trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brown with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Brown wants to control the pace but Cubbedge is squirming around nicely.
Cubbedge is in all sorts of trouble here.
Brown takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Cubbedge (0) vs (11) Brown
Cubbedge is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T11#
Brown trying to control momentarily.
Cubbedge is in bad spot here.
Brown has good solid back control here.
Brown avoiding Cubbedge 's attempts to control his hands. #T12#
Brown is riding his opponent, not letting Cubbedge buck him off.
Brown doesn't have the hooks in and Cubbedge manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (11) Brown
Cubbedge postures up.
Cubbedge not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cubbedge won't allow Brown to sweep him here. #T13#
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cubbedge is fighting to break Brown's control of his arms but Brown is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cubbedge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Brown trying to control the position.
#T14#
Cubbedge is fighting to break Brown's control of his arms but Brown is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Brown wants to sweep here but Cubbedge controlling him for the moment.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cubbedge slips nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brown wins on points by 11 to 2.
Joshua Brown is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Joshua Brown 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 25 losses; Joe Average! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 9 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Average manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lee on his heels. He'll look to pass Lee's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Average (2) vs (0) Lee
Lee controls Average momentarily but Average frees himself.
Average stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully.
Average postures up.
Average pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Average looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Average defends it easily.#T1#
Average passes Lee's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lee felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Average is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Average is working away from the top position though.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Average is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Average controlling the action here.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Average tries to pass to full mount but Lee defends it.
Average works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Average (5) vs (0) Lee
Lee is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lee is looking to improve his position but Average isn't that keen on the idea.
Average controlling the pace for now.
Average trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Lee is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lee wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Average (8) vs (0) Lee
Average controls the position.
Average controlling well, preventing Lee from escaping the position.
Lee trying to control the hands but Average won't let him. #SUB#
Lee fending off the submission attempt from Average. #SUB#
Average is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lee is defending well though. Average let's go of the attempt for now.#T4#
Lee can't escape the position.
Lee wants to control his opponent's hands but Average gets his hands free. #SUB#
Lee defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Average's arms.
Lee trying to control the hands but Average won't let him.
Average biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T5##SUB#
Average working for a choke but Lee is defending well.
Average seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Average slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Average trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Average looking for the RNC. #T6#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Average has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Average wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
Average just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Lee is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Average has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lee has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Average controlling the position well here. Lee rolled but Average kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T7#
Average is not going to allow Lee to sit and survive in this position.
Lee tries to escape the position.
Average is riding his opponent, not letting Lee buck him off.
Lee wants to control his opponent's hands but Average gets his hands free.
Lee rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Average 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.
#T8#
Average is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Average is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T9#
Average has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lee is trying to keep Average in close.
#SUB2#
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Average defends it easily.
Average slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Average (11) vs (0) Lee
A control attempt from Lee but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Average (13) vs (0) Lee#T10#
Lee is controlling an arm, preventing Average from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Average tries to control but Lee wriggling away.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Average tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Average trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lee wants to hold on but Average pushes him away.
Lee keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Average takes Lee's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Lee is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Average (16) vs (0) Lee
Average trying to control.
Lee tries to escape the position.
Lee just trying to survive but Average is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Average's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Lee tries to escape but Average has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T12##SUB#
Average is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Average not allowing Lee to control his hands. #SUB#
Lee preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Average.
Lee is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Lee is trying to roll into a better position but Average has get a rear naked choke and Lee is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joe Average!
Joe Average retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Joe Average 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 10 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 32 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kersikov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ottke.#TD#
Kersikov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ottke's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Ottke
Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ottke is controlling Kersikov's posture.
Kersikov advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Kersikov trying to control the pace. #T1#
Kersikov prevents Ottke from improving his position.
Ottke has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Kersikov prevents Ottke from improving his position.
Ottke desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kersikov is thwarting Ottke's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Kersikov wants to free his trapped foot but Ottke is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ottke keeping hold of Kersikov's head, controlling as best he can.
Well, if Kersikov 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.
#T3#
Kersikov trying to control from half guard but Ottke is working away. #SUB2#
Ottke actively working from the bottom here.
Ottke is trying to control but can't.
Ottke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Kersikov is pressing down on Ottke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ottke is holding on for now.
Ottke tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Ottke is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ottke avoid being mounted?
Ottke wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Ottke holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Ottke gets back to full guard.
Ottke wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Ottke keeps trying to improve his position.
Ottke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Ottke#T6#
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Ottke trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Ottke postures up.
Ottke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Kersikov looking for a guillotine here but Ottke defends easily.
#T7#
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Ottke 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.
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Ottke controlling him for the moment. #T8#
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov controlling Ottke's posture.
Ottke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T9#
Ottke postures up.
Ottke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Ottke content to stall in guard here.
Ottke trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Ottke is looking to advance position but Kersikov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (6) vs (2) Ottke#T10##SUB#
Ottke defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kersikov.
Kersikov controlling the pace for now.
Ottke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kersikov wants to control the pace but Ottke is squirming around nicely.
Ottke is desperately trying to improve his position but Kersikov has a good base and remains in mount.#T11#
Ottke is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ottke wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Ottke is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Ottke defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kersikov.
Ottke is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov's attempts to control the action. #T12#
Ottke is working to get back to half guard.
Ottke is still trying to improve position.#T13#
Kersikov wants to take Ottke's back here but Ottke is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ottke is looking to get to half guard.
Ottke gets back to half guard.
Kersikov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ottke gets full guard.#T14#
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Ottke isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kersikov stacks Ottke on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kersikov! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (9) vs (2) Ottke
Kersikov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
Bogdan Kersikov retains his welterweight title!
Bogdan Kersikov 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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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 7 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 16 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Camara scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Camara (4) vs (0) Silva Jr
Silva Jr is looking for a sweep.
Silva Jr wants to control but Camara postures up.#SUB#
Camara working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silva Jr regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara controlling the action here.
Camara is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Silva Jr! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (7) vs (0) Silva Jr#T1#
Camara avoids the attempt from Silva Jr to control.
Silva Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Camara tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Camara wants to take Silva Jr's back but he can't do it this time.
Silva Jr tries to hold on but Camara pushes him away. #T2##SUB#
Camara swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Silva Jr is now in Camara's guard. A big mistake from Camara there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (7) vs (2) Silva Jr
Silva Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Camara is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Silva Jr controlling from the top position. #T3#
Camara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva Jr wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Silva Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Camara keeping moving, preventing Silva Jr from controlling successfully.
Camara controlling the position.
Silva Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB2#
Silva Jr has gone for a leg lock! Camara slips out almost immediately though and dives into Silva Jr's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (9) vs (2) Silva Jr#SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for a guillotine here but Camara defends easily.
Silva Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Camara advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Camara is looking to stall here but Silva Jr recovers full guard. #T5#
Camara wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving.
Silva Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Camara content to stall in guard here.
Silva Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Camara's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (9) vs (4) Silva Jr#T6#
Camara trying to control the position.
Silva Jr wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Silva Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Silva Jr wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving. #T7#
Camara controls Silva Jr momentarily but Silva Jr frees himself.
Silva Jr preventing the sweep.
Silva Jr wants to pass the guard but Camara is keeping the position.
Camara working a defensive guard here.
#T8#
Silva Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Camara.
Silva Jr postures up.
Silva Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Camara moves into full guard.
Camara seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB2#
Silva Jr has gone for a leg lock! Camara slips out almost immediately though and dives into Silva Jr's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (11) vs (4) Silva Jr
Camara stopping the sweep attempt from Silva Jr.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Camara wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving. #SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for a triangle here. Camara is fighting it but it looks tight! Silva Jr pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Camara is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rich Silva Jr!
Our winner, Rich Silva Jr, 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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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Shaka Zulu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 26 losses; Harry Hirsch!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Hirsch forces Zulu back against the cage and clinches.
Zulu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hirsch is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zulu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hirsch fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Hirsch tries to keep at a distance but Zulu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zulu is trying to drag Hirsch to the mat but Hirsch just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaka Zulu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zulu gets underhooks to prevent Hirsch's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Zulu has clasped his hands together around Hirsch's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Zulu (4) vs (0) Hirsch
Hirsch tries to buck Zulu off but Zulu is having none of it.
Zulu is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hirsch will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Zulu has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch is looking for a sweep.
Zulu controlling the position from side mount. #T1#
Zulu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hirsch keeps working.
Hirsch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zulu 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 Hirsch's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hirsch tries to bench press Zulu off him but Zulu keeps the position.
Hirsch is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hirsch holds on to Zulu's head and controls the position momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Hirsch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hirsch tries to control but Zulu manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Zulu (7) vs (0) Hirsch#T2#
Zulu is not going to allow Hirsch to sit and survive in this position.
Zulu keeps control of the position as Hirsch tries to break free.
Hirsch is still trying to improve position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Hirsch trying to control the action but Zulu just sinks the hooks in.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zulu is riding his opponent, not letting Hirsch buck him off. #T3#
Zulu is not going to allow Hirsch to sit and survive in this position.
Zulu slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Zulu is not going to allow Hirsch to sit and survive in this position.
Hirsch tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hirsch trying to control but not successfully. #T4#
Zulu controlling from the back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hirsch looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hirsch tries to escape the position.
Zulu controls the position.
Hirsch is in bad spot here.
#T5#
Hirsch looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Zulu really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hirsch.
Hirsch is in bad spot here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Zulu controlling the positon.#T6#
Zulu controlling well, preventing Hirsch from escaping the position.
Zulu has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hirsch's body.
Zulu controlling well, preventing Hirsch from escaping the position.
Hirsch trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T7#
Zulu keeps control of the position easily here as Hirsch tries to buck him off.
Zulu controlling well, preventing Hirsch from escaping the position.
Hirsch felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hirsch turns into Zulu and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (7) vs (2) Hirsch
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zulu holds on and takes a little breather.
Hirsch postures up.
Zulu is pulling down on Hirsch's head to control his posture. #T8#
Hirsch tries to free his leg and advance position but Zulu is retaining full guard.
Hirsch being controlled here momentarily.
Hirsch 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.
Hirsch wants to control from the top but Zulu keeps moving.
Zulu looking to control.
#T9#
Hirsch controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hirsch won't allow Zulu to sweep him here.
Zulu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (9) vs (2) Hirsch
Hirsch wants to control but Zulu passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (12) vs (2) Hirsch
You can see the frustration on Hirsch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zulu slows the pace down. #T10#
Hirsch is trying to get back to half guard.
Hirsch is letting Zulu control him for a moment.
Hirsch tries to buck Zulu off but Zulu is having none of it.
Hirsch wants to control but Zulu postures up.
Hirsch trying to remain calm as Zulu controls from the top position.
Zulu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T11#
Zulu trying to control the action but Hirsch is working from the bottom.
Hirsch holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Zulu gets to mount! Hirsch was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Zulu (14) vs (2) Hirsch
Zulu controlling from mount.
Hirsch tries to hold on but Zulu postures up.#T12#
Zulu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hirsch holds of for dear life.
Hirsch is working to get back to half guard.
Hirsch is squirming around, avoiding Zulu's attempts to control the action.
Zulu content just to control the position here. #T13#
Hirsch manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hirsch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zulu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hirsch trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Zulu manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (17) vs (2) Hirsch
Zulu controlling the pace for now. #T14#
Hirsch stops Zulu from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Hirsch tries to reverse the position but Zulu maintains control.
Hirsch wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Zulu (20) vs (2) Hirsch
Hirsch tries to escape but Zulu has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zulu controlling from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zulu takes the fight on points by 20 to 2.
Shaka Zulu retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Shaka Zulu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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