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Event:
Gladiators Fight Night 6
Date: Jan 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Kandle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hendricks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kandle shoots in looking for a takedown. Hendricks tries to sprawl out of it but Kandle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hendricks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kandle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Hendricks misses.
Hendricks scores with a nice strike.
Hendricks has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kandle is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kandle shoots in and drives through. Hendricks sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Kandle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hendricks connects with the punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Jordan Kandle has been cut.#T1#
Kandle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kandle looks for a takedown but Hendricks sprawls well.
Hendricks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hendricks! But no joy.
Hendricks misses with a wild combination.
Nice takedown defense from Hendricks. No joy for Kandle on that attempt.
Hendricks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hendricks with a hook.#T2#
Kandle shoots in and drives through. Hendricks sprawls well.
Kandle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kandle is breathing heavily.
Hendricks connects with a single shot there.
Kandle moves forwards but Hendricks connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kandle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kandle needs to keep his hands up - Hendricks had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#
Jordan Kandle's cut is getting worse.
Hendricks connects with a body shot.#KD2#
Hendricks drops Kandle with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kandle looks back up at him and smiles so Hendricks waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#
Kandle is rocked!
BAM! Hendricks delivers a spinning backfist that drops Kandle like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Johny Hendricks!
In his post fight interview, Johny Hendricks started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Gladiators Fight Night 3
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Kandle dives in and scores a takedown into Ortiz's guard.#ES2#
Ortiz manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ortiz misses with a few strikes there.
Kandle shoots in for a double leg but Ortiz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Kandle drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ortiz wants to get back to his feet but Kandle passes into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVB##SUB#
Kandle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ortiz is just riding it out for now. Kandle eventually gives up the hold.
Ortiz is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Kandle trying to control from half guard but Ortiz is working away.
Ortiz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kandle is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Kandle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ortiz sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Kandle is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Kandle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ortiz sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Kandle seems to be working for a kimura but Ortiz defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Ortiz wants to improve his position but Kandle is controlling well.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kandle is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Kandle maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ortiz could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kandle has cracked it and Ortiz is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kandle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jordan Kandle!
Jordan Kandle seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Gladiators Fight Night
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Conor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice takedown defense from Conor. No joy for Kandle on that attempt.
Kandle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Conor leaves Kandle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mcgregor Conor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Kandle.#TD#
Conor fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kandle to the ground. Conor is now in Kandle's guard.#SUB#
Conor is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kandle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Conor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conor wants to pass the guard but Kandle is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) inform us that Kandle has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Conor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kandle being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Conor throwing strikes from guard but Kandle blocks nicely.
Conor trying to control the position from guard on top but Kandle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Conor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Conor scoring with some ground and pound.
Conor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kandle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kandle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Conor sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kandle's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conor lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Conor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Conor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Conor lands a nice short elbow.
Kandle taking some punishment here, with Conor in his half guard.
Conor lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kandle is in trouble now - Conor has advanced to mount!
Conor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kandle is trying desperately to improve position.
Conor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Conor misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Conor wants to control the pace but Kandle is squirming around nicely.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Conor cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Conor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Conor looking to finish Kandle with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kandle!
Kandle is looking to get to half guard.
Conor controlling the position easily from mount.
Conor with a couple of short strikes.
Kandle can't escape the position.
Conor looking to control but Kandle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kandle keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Conor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kandle is looking to escape.
Conor landing strikes from the mount.
Conor controlling his opponent.
Kandle tries to hold on but Conor postures up.
Conor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Conor throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kandle because Conor loaded up on that one.
Kandle has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Conor's lack of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mcgregor Conor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Conor shoots in but no luck this time.
Kandle stuffs the takedown attempt from Conor. Conor gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Kandle shoots in and bounces Conor off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Conor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Conor isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kandle stacks Conor 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 Kandle!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conor is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Conor actively working from the bottom here.
Kandle wants to take a breather but Conor is having none of it. #T1##SUB2#
Kandle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Kandle seems to be working for a kimura but Conor defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Conor manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Conor has his feet on Kandle's thighs here. He's pushed Kandle off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kandle screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mcgregor Conor!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Clapham working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Clapham missing with knees to the body.
Clapham scores with a shoulder strike.
Kandle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kandle avoids a wild elbow strike from Clapham.
Kandle tries to score a body lock takedown but Clapham shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Kandle breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Clapham.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kandle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clapham thuds his right hand into Kandle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kandle shoots in looking for a takedown but Clapham manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kandle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Kandle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clapham cracks Kandle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Clapham lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kandle at a distance.
Clapham changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kandle takes one to the side of the head.
Axl Clapham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Clapham coming out on top.
Clapham lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Clapham scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kandle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Clapham scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clapham lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #TD#
Kandle manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Clapham on his heels. He'll look to pass Clapham's guard now, I'm sure.
Clapham wants to hit a switch here but Kandle passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Clapham there!
Kandle avoids the attempt from Clapham to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Clapham tries to reverse the position but Kandle maintains control.#SUB#
Kandle wants to finish this one by submission but Clapham is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kandle.
Clapham is wriggling around trying to escape.
Clapham keeps trying to improve his position.#T3##SUB#
Clapham defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kandle.
Kandle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Kandle working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Kandle working for a guillotine from mount but Clapham is in no mood to give up.
Kandle looking to control but Clapham is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Clapham wants to hold on but Kandle pushes him away.#T4##SUB#
Kandle goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Clapham is on top in guard.
Clapham wants to control from the top but Kandle keeps moving.
Clapham controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Kandle is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Clapham rolls with it to try and escape but Kandle cranks on the arm and Clapham is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jordan Kandle!
During a confident post fight interview, Jordan Kandle thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Kandle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Randerson.
Randerson fails to land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick from Randerson misses.
Randerson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kandle. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Randerson enables Kandle to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Randerson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kandle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Randerson is keeping the position for now.
Kandle works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kandle is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Randerson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kandle.
Kandle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Randerson is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Randerson wants to get back to his feet.#ES#
Randerson kicks Kandle off and gets back to his feet.
Kandle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Randerson throws a series of strikes that have Kandle backpedaling.
Kandle closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Randerson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kandle momentarily.
#CL#
Randerson forces Kandle back against the cage and clinches.
Randerson is leaning against Kandle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
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!
Randerson tries to circle away but Kandle has him pinned against the cage.
Kandle is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kandle is looking for a takedown.
Randy Randerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Kandle.
Kandle avoids the elbow strike from Randerson, against the cage.
Kandle is trying to drag Randerson to the mat but Randerson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kandle has Randerson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Randerson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Randerson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kandle or not. #TD#
Randerson jumps guard.
Randerson wants to stand up but Kandle is controlling him.
Randerson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kandle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Randerson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Randerson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Randerson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kandle defending well though.
Randerson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Randerson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kandle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Randerson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kandle to regain full guard.
Randerson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kandle is keeping the position for now.
Randerson won't allow Kandle to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Randerson throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Randerson dominated that round.
That's time! Randerson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Randerson throws a shot to the body.
Kandle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Randy Randerson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Randerson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kandle circles away quickly and effectively.
Kandle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Randerson throws a good cross that connects.
Randerson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kandle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kandle misses with a takedown attempt - Randerson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Randerson darts in looking for a takedown but Kandle gets double underhooks and turns Randerson into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randerson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kandle is fending him off so far but Randerson persists. Nope, Kandle circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kandle or perhaps it was just good defense by Randerson, which made it look bad.
Kandle shoots in but Randerson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little feinted left hand from Randerson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Randy Randerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Kandle.
Kandle is breathing heavily.#T1#
Kandle is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Randerson.
Randerson throws a nice looking combination but Kandle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kandle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Randerson goes for a double leg but Kandle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kandle continues to drive forward.
Left hook, right uppercut from Randerson.
Randerson misses with a double jab.
Randerson works the jab nicely.
Randerson tries to clinch there but Kandle circles away.
Randy Randerson is winning the standup battle so far.
Kandle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Randerson.
Kandle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T2#
Randerson connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Randerson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Randerson lands with a straight right. Kandle didn't see that one coming.
Randerson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kandle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Randerson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kandle can do to turn this around?
Randerson scores with a decent looking hook.
Randerson tries to clinch there but Kandle circles away.
Randerson thuds his right hand into Kandle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kandle has a takedown stuffed.
Randerson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kandle was well out of range. Poor timing from Randerson.
Kandle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Randerson to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Kandle slaps away a takedown attempt from Randerson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kandle closes the distance and clinches up with Randerson, looking for a takedown. Kandle pushes Randerson against the cage but Randerson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Randerson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Randerson wants it to stay on the feet.
Randerson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kandle fails with the takedown
and Randerson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Randerson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kandle moves forwards but Randerson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Randerson misses with a double jab
and Kandle counters with a straight right hand.
No joy there for Randerson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T4#
Kandle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Randerson cracks Kandle with a good jab.
Randerson takes a swing at Kandle's ribcage but misses.
Kandle shoots for a double leg takedown but Randerson sprawls well. He's pushed Kandle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Randerson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Randerson scores with a hook.
Randy Randerson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kandle shoots in for a double leg but Randerson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kandle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Randerson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kandle has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kandle dives in for a single leg takedown but Randerson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Randerson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kandle's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Randerson dominated that second round.
That's time! Randerson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Randerson tests Kandle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Randerson shoots in for a double leg but Kandle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kandle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kandle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Randerson is fending him off so far but Kandle persists. Nope, Randerson circles away and we're back to standing.
Randerson shoots in looking for a takedown but Kandle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Randerson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Randerson has closed the distance and engaged Kandle in a clinch.
Kandle tries for a takedown. No joy.
Randy Randerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Kandle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randerson is trying to force a seperation but Kandle has the dominant position.
Randerson is working for takedown but Kandle is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kandle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Randerson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1##TD#
Randerson successfully pulls guard.
Randerson keeping full guard, as Kandle tries to pass.
Kandle won't allow Randerson to sweep him here.
Randerson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #ES#
Randerson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T2#
Randerson looks to land a combination but Kandle avoids it well.
Kandle with the counter takedown but Randerson avoids it easily.
Kandle closes the distance and clinches up with Randerson, looking for a takedown. Kandle pushes Randerson against the cage but Randerson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Randerson forces Kandle back against the cage and clinches.
Randerson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Randerson prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Randerson manages to pull guard.
Randerson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Randerson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T3#
Randerson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Randerson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kandle's head.
Randerson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kandle regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Randerson.
Randerson throwing strikes from guard but Kandle blocks nicely.
Randerson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Randerson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Randy Randerson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kandle looking for a sweep. Not yet Kandle, not yet.
Jordan Kandle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Randerson throws a big right hand that misses.
Randerson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Randerson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Randerson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Randerson tried to score with a low kick but Kandle checks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice uppercut there from Randerson.
Kandle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Randerson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kandle defends well and Randerson ends up having to push Kandle into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kandle lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Randerson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Randerson 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Randerson!
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Event:
Revolution XC 911
Date: Sep 11, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kandle smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Smith pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Smith throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kandle escapes and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith regains half guard.#SUB#
Kandle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB2#
Smith actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Smith actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kandle wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kandle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Kandle has control of the leg.
Kandle looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kandle uses his free foot to push down on Smith's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Smith.
Smith gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kandle has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Smith defend it? Kandle steps over the head and cranks it - Smith is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kandle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jordan Kandle!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Sims gets caught flat footed, as Kandle shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kandle looks winded!
Sims wants to sweep here but Kandle controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sims preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sims holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Sims has his foot on Kandle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kandle works his way back into a safe position though.#ES#
Sims wriggles free and stands up.
Sims really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Sims gets caught napping as Kandle dives in and scores a takedown. Sims manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Sims is looking for a triangle but Kandle pushes his legs off easily.
Kandle is fighting to break Sims's control of his arms but Sims is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1##SUB#
Sims looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kandle's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kandle stops Sims from standing up.
Sims looking for a sweep. Not yet Sims, not yet.
Sims throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Sims will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kandle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Sims looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Kandle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kandle looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Sims is looking to stand up but Kandle isn't so interested in that idea.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sims is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Sims has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kandle is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Kandle is looking for a triangle but Sims pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Sims works over Kandle with some ground and pound from guard.
Sims cracks Kandle with a solid left hand.
Kandle trying to keep a closed guard but Sims is proving a slippery customer.
Sims is looking to stand up but Kandle won't let him.
Kandle trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sims thows a body kick. Kandle tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jordan Kandle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sims ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sims swings for the body but Kandle moves out of range.
Sims lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL#
Sims instigates a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Sims jumps into guard, dragging Kandle to the mat.
Kandle postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Sims dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Kandle dives in and scores a takedown into Sims's guard.
Sims manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kandle manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SU#
Sims stands and steps away. Kandle gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Sims gets a clinch. #TD#
Sims pulls guard successfully.
Sims looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kandle drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sims looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sims looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sims! #REVR##SUB#
Sims is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kandle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sims is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kandle can do to turn this around?
Kandle is breathing heavily.#T1#
Kandle takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kandle tries to bench press Sims off him but Sims keeps the position. #SUB#
Sims working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kandle is trying to control Sims's posture but Sims avoids it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Sims is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kandle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Sims tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Sims wants to stand but Kandle has his arm trapped.
Sims fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB#
Sims thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sims lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kandle down.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Sims thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Sims is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kandle is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kandle is trying to control Sims's posture but Sims avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Sims dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Kandle moves forwards but Sims connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kandle throws a right hand that Sims ducks under and follows up with a left that Sims also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Kandle closes the distance and pushes Sims back into the cage.#BC#
Sims breaks the clinch.
Sims moves in looking to clinch but Kandle pushes him off.
Kandle throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sims misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Sims closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Sims successfully pulls guard.
Kandle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Sims pulls Kandle in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Sims looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sims manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kandle manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Kandle controls Sims momentarily but Sims frees himself. #SU#
Sims stands up from Kandle's guard - Sims perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2##CL#
Sims moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Sims pulls guard.
Kandle wants to control from the top but Sims keeps moving.
Kandle being controlled here momentarily.
Kandle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bobby Sims overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##ES#
Sims is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD#
Sims jumps guard.
Kandle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sims swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sims wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Sims throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jordan Kandle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kandle drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sims manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kandle has Sims in his guard.#REVR##T4##SU#
Sims stands and steps away. Kandle gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Sims clinches up with Kandle and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Sims decides to pull guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kandle throws a big elbow that misses.
Kandle throwing strikes but missing.
Bobby Sims is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Kandle postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sims is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kandle, into his guard. #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Sims showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sims 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Sims!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Kandle is looking to clinch.
Paidean misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kandle.
Paidean throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paidean looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Kandle closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Paidean did well to prevent Kandle getting side control.
Paidean has hold of Kandle's hands but Kandle slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Paidean tries to kick Kandle off but Kandle keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Paidean is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Kandle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Kandle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kandle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kandle thows a huge punch but Paidean dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kandle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kandle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Paidean's head.
Kandle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Paidean keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Paidean really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kandle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES2#
Paidean manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kandle keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Kandle throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paidean.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kandle.
Kandle pushes off an throws an elbow but Paidean leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T2#
Kandle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Kandle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paidean lands with a nice combination. Kandle backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
It looks like Jordan Kandle has been cut.
Kandle is breathing heavily.
Kandle tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Paidean counters with a three punch combo that has Kandle backing up. Kandle nods at Paidean to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paidean misses with a double jab.
Paidean lands with a right and another and another! Kandle is in big trouble! Paidean lands again and this time it's lights out for Kandle! A quality knockout there for Paidean.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Colin Paidean!
Colin Paidean decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Kandle scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Shepard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kandle.
Kandle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shepard wants to improve his position but Kandle is controlling well.
Kandle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kandle wants to take a breather but Shepard is having none of it.
Shepard works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kandle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kandle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shepard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kandle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepard wants to stand up but Kandle is controlling him.
Kandle trying to control but Shepard is working from the bottom.
Kandle scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Shepard wants to sweep but no luck. #ES#
Shepard kicks Kandle off and gets to his feet.
Kandle misses with the combination.
Kandle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kandle throws a right hand that Shepard ducks under and follows up with a left that Shepard also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Kandle shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shepard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Shepard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kandle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kandle preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Kandle is pushing down on Shepard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shepard is fighting to maintain full guard but Kandle has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kandle looks winded!
Shepard is looking to control Kandle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shepard avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Kandle is working for a kimura but Shepard is defending it quite comfortably.
Kandle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shepard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kandle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kandle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shepard's head.
Shepard is looking for a sweep. Kandle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shepard tries to kick Kandle off but Kandle keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES#
Shepard makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T3#
Kandle throws a right hand that Shepard ducks under and follows up with a left that Shepard also avoids with ease.
Shepard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shepard shoots in for a takedown but Kandle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Kandle looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shepard!#SUB2#
Kandle tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shepard has one of Kandle's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#T4#
Shepard wants to get back to his feet.
Shepard is looking for a sweep.
Kandle lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Shepard down.
Shepard tries to buck Kandle off but Kandle is having none of it.
Kandle working the ground and pound from side control.
Shepard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shepard is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kandle is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Kandle dominated that 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.
#R2#
Kandle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shepard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kandle wants to clinch.
Kandle tries a low kick but Shepard avoids it.
Shepard shoots in for a double leg but Kandle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shepard shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Kandle scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kandle is looking for a kimura but Shepard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kandle to get the leverage.
Shepard is not content to let Kandle control the position.
Shepard is looking for a sweep. Kandle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB2#
Kandle seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Kandle is working for a submission of some sort.
Shepard trying to control but Kandle postures up.
Kandle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shepard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kandle.
Shepard gets full guard.
Kandle lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shepard wants to get back to his feet but Kandle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shepard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Shepard prevents Kandle from improving his position.
Shepard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shepard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shepard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Kandle keeping hold of Shepard's head, controlling as best he can.
Kandle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shepard.
Kandle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shepard trying to control the pace.
Kandle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shepard is working away from the top position though.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Shepard working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kandle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shepard is thwarting Kandle's attempts to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shepard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shepard working Kandle over with strikes.
Shepard working Kandle over with strikes.
Shepard keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Shepard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kandle is trying to maintain the position but Shepard is very close to passing his half guard.
Shepard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kandle trying to hold on to Shepard's head to control him but Shepard postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walton Shepard dominated that second round.
That's time! Shepard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Shepard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shepard is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kandle.#TD2#
Kandle shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shepard is trying to defend but Kandle finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shepard wants to get back to his feet.
Shepard tries to roll over but Kandle keeps him under control.
Kandle is keen to just control but Shepard is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shepard looking to control.
Shepard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kandle is controlling him. #T1#
Shepard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kandle throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shepard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shepard is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kandle.
Danga de danga de dang - Kandle scores with a four punch combination!
Kandle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kandle looks to land a combination but Shepard avoids it well. #T2##TD2#
Kandle drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kandle wants to control from the top but Shepard keeps moving.
Kandle is looking to work some ground and pound but Shepard has wrist control.
Shepard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kandle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shepard is fighting to break Kandle's control of his arms but Kandle is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shepard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kandle has momentary wrist control but Shepard slips an elbow through the middle.
Shepard trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kandle's guard.#T3#
Shepard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shepard stands up over Kandle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shepard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shepard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shepard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kandle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kandle looking for a sweep. Not yet Kandle, not yet.
Shepard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Walton Shepard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shepard throwing strikes from guard but Kandle blocks nicely. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shepard throwing strikes from guard but Kandle blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A combination from Kandle does no damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shepard.
Kandle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shepard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kandle throws an overhand right that lands on Shepard's shoulder, as Shepard tries to avoid the shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Kandle darts in and clinches Shepard up against the cage.#BC#
Shepard breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Shepard gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Kandle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kandle has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Kandle!
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