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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Linger In Shadows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abe Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). In Shadows's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Amon Tobin / El Cargo. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
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190 cm
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190 lbs
19 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Linger In Shadows! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abe Goldman! The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Goldman looks to score with a jab to the body but In Shadows is just out of range. In Shadows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goldman manages to avoid it. Goldman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Goldman swings for the body but In Shadows moves out of range.
Abe Goldman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Goldman swings widly with a right hand
and In Shadows counters with a straight right hand. In Shadows pushes Goldman up against the cage in a clinch. In Shadows throws a punch but it's blocked by Goldman. Nice body punch from In Shadows - that landed with a thud.
Goldman is looking to break free of the clinch but In Shadows has double underhooks. Goldman lands a nice shot to the body. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Goldman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Goldman tries a body shot but In Shadows blocks it.
Goldman misses with a punch to the body.
In Shadows lands on the inside with an uppercut. Goldman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goldman throws a head punch that misses. In Shadows misses with some punches.
In Shadows doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Goldman misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from In Shadows.
Goldman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with In Shadows's elbow. Goldman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goldman struggles to land a body shot inside as In Shadows controls his hands.
In Shadows makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. In Shadows throws a punch but it's blocked by Goldman. Goldman misses with a body punch.
Goldman lands with a short shot to the head. A head punch on the inside from In Shadows fails to land. Goldman misses with a punch to the body.
Goldman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A quick uppercut on the inside from In Shadows. In Shadows scores with a shoulder strike. In Shadows tries a body shot but Goldman blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goldman. Goldman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for In Shadows. Goldman throws a punch but it's blocked by In Shadows. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Goldman lands with a short shot to the head. Goldman looking to stall.
In Shadows misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goldman misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldman misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from In Shadows.
In Shadows throws a head punch that misses. Goldman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
In Shadows prevents a body shot from Goldman. Goldman has a couple of punches blocked by In Shadows.
In Shadows really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. A head punch blocked on the inside by Goldman. In Shadows throws a head punch that misses. A short left from In Shadows. In Shadows misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. In Shadows throws a punch but it's blocked by Goldman. Goldman struggles to land a body shot inside as In Shadows controls his hands.
In Shadows struggles to land a body shot inside as Goldman controls his hands.
Goldman throws a punch but it's blocked by In Shadows. Goldman misses with a body punch.
In Shadows misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldman slows down the pace here.
In Shadows working aggressively here.
In Shadows can't find room to land a body shot as Goldman controls the action.
Goldman misses with a short punch on the inside. Goldman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goldman lands a hook to the side of the head. Goldman lands a body punch. Goldman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with In Shadows's elbow. A head punch on the inside from Goldman fails to land. Goldman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round. In Shadows tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. In Shadows misses with a punch to the body.
Goldman tries to throw a body punch but In Shadows avoids it by throwing Goldman back against the cage. In Shadows lands a right hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Goldman can't find room to land a body shot as In Shadows controls the action.
In Shadows blocks a body shot from Goldman. In Shadows prevents Goldman from breaking the clinch. Goldman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
In Shadows tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Goldman blocking some punches.
In Shadows blocks a body shot from Goldman. In Shadows misses with a short punch on the inside. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Goldman misses with a hook from the clinch. In Shadows fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
In Shadows tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. In Shadows blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
In Shadows misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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 Linger In Shadows will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!
In Shadows thows a left - swing and a miss! In Shadows misses with a hook. In Shadows misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goldman.
Goldman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Goldman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from In Shadows. Goldman doesn't manage to clinch there - In Shadows circles away.
Goldman throws a head kick but In Shadows moves out of range.
In Shadows throws out a loose jab but Goldman uses good head movement to avoid it. Goldman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but In Shadows manages to avoid it. Goldman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
In Shadows moves away from the strike by Goldman. In Shadows is looking to take this fight into the clinch. In Shadows throws a shot from downtown. Goldman moves away and avoids it. In Shadows tests Goldman's chin there with a solid looking shot. In Shadows swings for the body but Goldman moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Goldman tries to clinch but In Shadows moves out of range. In Shadows connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Goldman momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Goldman misses the target. Goldman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
In Shadows throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Goldman throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Goldman throws a body punch but In Shadows moves out of range. Goldman misses with an attempted mid kick.
In Shadows gets a clinch. In Shadows tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. In Shadows blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
In Shadows lands a hook to the side of the head. In Shadows lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goldman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Goldman working aggressively here.
In Shadows scores with a shot to the side of Goldman's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Goldman can't find room to land a body shot as In Shadows controls the action.
Goldman pushes In Shadows back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A hook to the body from In Shadows.
A hook to the body from In Shadows.
Goldman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goldman prevents a body shot from In Shadows. Goldman tries to work over In Shadows's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. In Shadows has a couple of punches blocked by Goldman.
In Shadows tries a body shot but Goldman blocks it.
Goldman tries to throw a body punch but In Shadows avoids it by throwing Goldman back against the cage. In Shadows can't find room to land a body shot as Goldman controls the action.
Goldman misses with a punch on the inside.
Linger In Shadows has scored more points in the clinch so far. A hook to the body from In Shadows.
In Shadows tries to throw a body punch but Goldman avoids it by throwing In Shadows back against the cage. In Shadows lands a shoulder strike. In Shadows tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Goldman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Goldman misses with a body punch.
In Shadows tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goldman's elbow. Goldman has a couple of punches blocked by In Shadows.
In Shadows lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goldman backwards. A head punch on the inside from In Shadows fails to land. Goldman tries to work over In Shadows's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Goldman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldman lands a left hand.
In Shadows misses with a body punch.
In Shadows misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. In Shadows scores with a sloppy right hand. Goldman should have avoided that one. Goldman clobbers In Shadows with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. In Shadows throws a hook to the side of Goldman's head but Goldman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. In Shadows throws a jab when Goldman was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Goldman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but In Shadows manages to avoid it. Goldman slips under a jab from In Shadows. A jab lands there for Goldman. Goldman blocks a jab. In Shadows avoids the body shot from Goldman.
Goldman misses with an uppercut. In Shadows saw that one coming. In Shadows tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goldman was well out of range. Poor timing from In Shadows. In Shadows darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Goldman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. In Shadows is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goldman. In Shadows misses the shot to the body. In Shadows loads up on a big right hand but Goldman slips the punch. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! A big right from Goldman misses. In Shadows bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Goldman's head backwards. Goldman throws a right and a left that both miss. In Shadows dips down and scores with a jab to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Linger In Shadows dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Goldman fakes the leg kick and cracks In Shadows in the body. Goldman slips under a jab. In Shadows misses with a hook. Goldman ducked under it nicely. The fighters circling - In Shadows throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Goldman darts in and clinches In Shadows up against the cage. In Shadows is working Goldman over against the cage. In Shadows lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goldman backwards. Goldman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. In Shadows walks into a left hand. Goldman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract In Shadows. Goldman slips under a jab from In Shadows. Goldman motions for In Shadows to come forward. Goldman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Goldman misses with a body kick. In Shadows thows a left - swing and a miss! Goldman tries to land a leg kick but In Shadows saw it coming and moves away.
In Shadows lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's one minute gone in the round. Goldman connects with a jab. Goldman throws out a loose jab but In Shadows uses good head movement to avoid it. Nice body kick there by Goldman. Nice defenses there by Goldman. Goldman walks into a straight right hand from In Shadows. Goldman wants to clinch up but In Shadows keeps it at a distance. A big left from Goldman misses. Goldman lands a jab to In Shadows's midsection. In Shadows is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. In Shadows checks a leg kick nicely. In Shadows connects with a right hand. Goldman shakes it off. Goldman is looking to land body kicks. In Shadows slips a straight right by Goldman. Goldman throws a body kick that misses. In Shadows scores with a jab to the jaw. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Goldman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Some wild striking there from Goldman.
Goldman ducks under a wild hook from In Shadows. In Shadows swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. In Shadows throws a big shot that misses. Linger In Shadows is winning the standup battle so far. In Shadows fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Goldman on the side of the head. Goldman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits In Shadowss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Goldman tries to land a body kick letting In Shadows counter with a right hand. Goldman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Goldman throws out a leg kick but In Shadows moves out of range and Goldman only half commits. In Shadows ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goldman moves away. Goldman throws a head kick that misses. Goldman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Goldman moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Goldman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. In Shadows lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Goldman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. In Shadows working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Goldman misses with a punch on the inside.
In Shadows lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goldman or not. Goldman misses with a short punch on the inside. Goldman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goldman is trying to break the clinch but In Shadows has him pressed against the cage. A head punch on the inside from In Shadows fails to land. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Goldman continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. In Shadows misses with the head strike.
In Shadows gets through Goldman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Goldman tries to break the clinch but In Shadows is controlling the position. Goldman blocks an uppercut.
Goldman throws a punch but it's blocked by In Shadows. Goldman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with In Shadows's elbow. 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! In Shadows tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A quick uppercut on the inside from In Shadows. Goldman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
In Shadows pushes Goldman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! A short left from In Shadows. Goldman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goldman lands with a short shot to the head. Goldman misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Linger In Shadows did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. That's time! Back to the action!
Goldman misses with a hook. In Shadows misses with a wild combination.
Goldman tries a head kick but it misses.
Goldman throws a leg kick but In Shadows checks it. In Shadows's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Goldman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! In Shadows scrambles back to his feet. In Shadows tries to bum rush Goldman with a series of wild strikes but Goldman uses good footwork to avoid the assault. In Shadows uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. In Shadows misses with a straight right. In Shadows misses with an uppercut. In Shadows throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
In Shadows tries to clinch up but Goldman circles away and keeps his distance. Goldman lands a jab to In Shadows's midsection. In Shadows keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goldman. Goldman misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round. In Shadows has Goldman up against the cage in a clinch.
Goldman digs a right hand into In Shadows's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on In Shadows's gas tank. In Shadows misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goldman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goldman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch on the inside from In Shadows fails to land. In Shadows blocks an uppercut.
Goldman scores with a shot to the side of In Shadows's head. Goldman misses with a punch on the inside.
In Shadows has a couple of punches blocked by Goldman.
Goldman lands a right hand that snaps the head of In Shadows backwards. In Shadows scores with a nice hook to the head. In Shadows misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for In Shadows. Goldman lands a left hand.
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! In Shadows misses with a short punch on the inside. Goldman can't find room to land a body shot as In Shadows controls the action.
A short left from In Shadows. In Shadows lands a shot to the body. In Shadows tries to work over Goldman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. In Shadows tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Goldman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of In Shadows backwards. Goldman stalling in the clinch but In Shadows improves position. Goldman lands with a right to the head. In Shadows swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goldman tries to work over In Shadows's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Goldman is looking to break free of the clinch but In Shadows has double underhooks. A head punch on the inside from Goldman fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round. In Shadows is leaning against Goldman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. In Shadows lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goldman backwards. Goldman lands with a short head shot on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Goldman fails to land. In Shadows blocks a body shot from Goldman. Goldman misses with the head strike.
In Shadows makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Goldman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. In Shadows lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Goldman. Goldman has a couple of punches blocked by In Shadows.
In Shadows blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from In Shadows fails to land. Goldman tries to throw a body punch but In Shadows avoids it by throwing Goldman back against the cage. In Shadows tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round. In Shadows blocks a body shot from Goldman. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A head punch on the inside from In Shadows fails to land. Goldman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
In Shadows tries to throw a body punch but Goldman avoids it by throwing In Shadows back against the cage. Goldman blocking some punches.
Goldman blocking some punches.
In Shadows misses with a short punch on the inside. In Shadows prevents a body shot from Goldman. In Shadows prevents Goldman from breaking the clinch. Goldman digs a right hand into In Shadows's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on In Shadows's gas tank. Goldman tries a body shot but In Shadows blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Goldman.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! In Shadows misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from In Shadows on the inside. In Shadows tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goldman's elbow. Goldman tries to break the clinch but In Shadows is controlling the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Linger In Shadows 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Goldman lands with a nice body punch. In Shadows scores with a jab. Goldman acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Goldman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
In Shadows throws a jab but it's blocked by Goldman. In Shadows wants to clinch up but Goldman keeps it at a distance. In Shadows keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goldman. Nice cross by Goldman. Goldman lands the left hand. Goldman lands with a cross. Goldman on the wrong end of a nice jab. In Shadows getting the better of the striking in that exchange. In Shadows takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. In Shadows cracks a nice hook into Goldman's ribs. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Goldman thows a left - swing and a miss! In Shadows keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Goldman slips a straight right by In Shadows. Goldman thumps In Shadows with a low kick. In Shadows misses with a looping left. Goldman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Goldman tries to bum rush In Shadows with a series of wild strikes but In Shadows uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Goldman misses with a combination
and In Shadows counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Goldman is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Goldman looks to score with a jab to the body but In Shadows is just out of range. Goldman throws a front kick aimed at In Shadows's knee but In Shadows avoids it well. Goldman lands a jab. In Shadows fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goldman slips under a jab from In Shadows.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Goldman lands a nice looking body shot.
In Shadows's corner calls for a 1-2. In Shadows obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Goldman takes one on the button. Goldman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. In Shadows looks to land a combination but Goldman avoids it well. The fight stays on the outside here - In Shadows looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Goldman swings for the body but In Shadows moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! In Shadows throws a jab when Goldman was well out of range. In Shadows doesn't manage to clinch there - Goldman circles away.
In Shadows lands with a hook. Goldman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. In Shadows misses with a jab, cross combination.
In Shadows ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goldman moves away. In Shadows takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A big left from Goldman misses. In Shadows changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. In Shadows misses with an uppercut. Goldman saw that one coming. Goldman scores with a jab. In Shadows acknowledges it with a nod of the head. In Shadows throws a body punch but Goldman moves out of range. In Shadows scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Goldman throws a head kick that misses. Abe Goldman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Goldman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. In Shadows walks into a left hand. In Shadows moves out of range as Goldman throws a body kick.
Goldman connects with a leg kick. In Shadows looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Goldman throws a nice looking combination but In Shadows bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. In Shadows takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Goldman slips a jab from In Shadows. Linger In Shadows is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round. In Shadows lands a nice looking body shot.
In Shadows swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! In Shadows uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Goldman is looking to clinch but In Shadows is avoiding it.
In Shadows scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. In Shadows throws a big shot that misses. Goldman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from In Shadows finds it's way round the side to connect with Goldman's head. In Shadows cracks Goldman with a good jab. Goldman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Goldman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Goldman looks to score with a jab to the body but In Shadows is just out of range. In Shadows lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Goldman at a distance.
In Shadows steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goldman.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Linger In Shadows. Well In Shadows 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 48:49 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:46 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Abe Goldman! Abe Goldman retains his middleweight title! Abe Goldman made sure to mention his sponsor, Gilop® in his post fight interview.
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