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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SSDFN 5
Date: May 26, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Nikko closes the distance and clinches.
Nikko manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nikko holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Nikko gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Conrad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Conrad can't break the clinch.
Nikko misses with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Nikko to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Conrad has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nikko lands with a right to the head. #T1##BC#
Nikko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nikko misses with a jab to the body
and Conrad counters with a series of strikes. Nikko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nikko tries to clinch up.#CL#
Nikko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nikko has Conrad pushed against the ropes.
Conrad gets underhooks to prevent Nikko's takedown attempt.
Nikko has Conrad pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Conrad manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Nikko wants the takedown. Conrad is fighting it off but Nikko persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Conrad's guard against the ropes.
Nikko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nikko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nikko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Conrad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nikko.
Nikko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Conrad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nikko.
Nikko trying to control the position from guard on top but Conrad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conrad controlling the position.
Conrad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nikko throws a strike but Conrad rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Nikko has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Conrad is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Nikko.
Nikko trying to control but Conrad flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#T3#
Conrad biding his time, looking for the opening.
Nikko wants to control his opponent's hands but Conrad gets his hands free.
Conrad has the hooks in. Nikko is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Conrad trying to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nikko trying to control but not successfully.
A lull in the action here.
#T4#
Conrad is hanging on to Nikko's back as he tries to escape.
Conrad tries to keep control of the position but Nikko is staying busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Nikko tries to escape the position.
#T5#
Conrad tries to get the hooks in deep but Nikko pushed the leg off.
Nikko just trying to survive but Conrad is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You can see the frustration on Nikko's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Conrad trying to control.
Nikko looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T6#
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.
Conrad struggling to keep hold of the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Conrad not allowing Nikko to control his hands.
Conrad trying to control.
Nikko trying to control the hands but Conrad breaks the grip.
Nikko is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Conrad wants to control but Nikko is keeping busy.
Conrad has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Nikko's body.
#T7#
Nikko rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Conrad is trying to control the action in half guard but Nikko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nikko misses with a double jab
and Conrad counters with a straight right hand.#T8##CL#
Conrad tries to keep at a distance but Nikko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nikko misses with a knee to the head.
Nikko has a couple of punches blocked by Conrad.
Conrad wants to break free but Nikko has control.
Nikko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Conrad blocks an elbow strike from Nikko.
Nikko wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Nikko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conrad is trying to break the clinch but Nikko is controlling him.
Conrad wants to get back to striking at distance but Nikko won't allow it.
#T9#
Nikko tries to land a knee to the head but Conrad blocks with his arms.
Nikko lands a nice elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Conrad's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nikko.
Nikko goes for a takedown attempt but Conrad pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nikko throws a sloppy head kick and Conrad moves out of range easily. #CL#
Nikko closes the distance and pushes Conrad back into the ropes.
Conrad tries to break free but Nikko pushes him back against the ropes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Conrad avoids a wild elbow strike from Nikko.
Stalling in the clinch from Nikko.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cain Nikko will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R2#
Conrad misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Nikko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Conrad keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nikko trying to control from Conrad's half guard. Conrad has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Conrad keeping moving, preventing Nikko from controlling successfully.
Conrad utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conrad controlling the position.#SUB#
Nikko is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Conrad is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Conrad has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Conrad wants to control from the top but Nikko keeps moving. #T1#
Conrad pushes down on Nikko's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Conrad is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nikko!
Conrad controlling the position easily from mount.
Nikko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Conrad looking to control but Nikko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Conrad can't control as he wanted to and Nikko manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Conrad trying to pass the guard but Nikko defending well.
Conrad is looking to take a break and control but Nikko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nikko trying to get back to full guard but Conrad takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T3#
Conrad manages to capitalize on a mistake by Nikko to take his back!
Nikko trying to control the position but Conrad manages to sink in the hooks.
Conrad wants to control but Nikko is keeping busy.
Nikko wants to escape the position.
Conrad is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Conrad trying to control momentarily.
Conrad might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nikko haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Nikko's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nikko trying to control the position but Conrad manages to sink in the hooks.
Conrad tries to get the hooks in deep but Nikko pushed the leg off.
Nikko is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Nikko looking very determined here, making life difficult for Conrad.
Nikko rolls, trying to escape but Conrad keeps control of the position.
Conrad 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.
#T5#
Nikko tries to roll but Conrad sticks to his back.
Nikko staying busy and making it hard for Conrad to control.
Nikko looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Conrad's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T6#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Darnell Conrad has got the better of the ground game so far.
Conrad biding his time, looking for the opening.
Conrad controlling well, preventing Nikko from escaping the position.
Nikko is keeping busy.
#T7#
Nikko tries to escape but Conrad has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nikko trying to control the hands but Conrad won't let him.
Nikko is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Conrad is looking to control Nikko but Nikko is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T8#
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.
Nikko wants to escape the position.
Conrad trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Nikko doesn't escape.
Conrad trying to control momentarily.
Conrad is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T9#
Nikko is in bad spot here.
Nikko looking very determined here, making life difficult for Conrad.
Nikko is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Conrad struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darnell Conrad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 18:20
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 19:19
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 19:19
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
HFA 1
Date: May 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Drake fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Charles Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake cracks Dabija with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Drake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dabija.
A right-left combo lands from Drake.
Drake darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Drake misses.
Drake misses with a wild body shot.
Dabija let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Drake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dabija circles away quickly and effectively.
Dabija doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Drake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dabija was well out of range. Poor timing from Drake.
Drake has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA St Petersburg in the buildup to the fight.
Drake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drake swings for the body but Dabija moves out of range.
Dabija now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake tests Dabija's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Drake looks to land a left hand but Dabija moved out of range nicely.
Dabija throws out a counter right but Drake avoids it with no problem.
Dabija uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drake.
Dabija doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dabija takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dabija avoids the head kick by Drake.
Drake takes a swing at Dabija's ribcage but misses.
Drake looks to score with a jab to the body but Dabija is just out of range.
A nice side step and Dabija releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Drake throws a leg kick which misses Dabija's front leg but catches the back leg as Dabija tries to avoid it.
Drake misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Drake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drake throws out a loose jab but Dabija uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drake moves into range and connects with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Dabija 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Drake scores with the left hand. Dabija knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC#Dabija is rocked!
Drake really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Drake lands a hook that stumbles Dabija back into the cage. Drake follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Dabija to the canvas! Drake pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Dabija has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Charles Drake!
Charles Drake bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Patterson works the jab nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Patterson, as that shot connected.
Patterson throws a hook but Romero avoids it easily.
Romero misses with a series of wild punches.
Romero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Romero falls off balance throwing a combination
and Patterson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Solomon Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero looks to land a right hand but Patterson moved out of range.
Patterson lands a nice shot that snaps Romero's head back.
Romero takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Patterson lunges at Romero with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Romero's hand.
Romero's coach down at Cherokees Island Elite Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Romero's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patterson misses with a body kick.
Romero is looking for the big counter here.
Romero fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Romero shoots in and gets a takedown into Patterson's guard.
Romero sitting in guard here, content to control.
Romero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Patterson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Romero passes Patterson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Patterson trying to hold on to Romero's head to control him but Romero postures up.
Still in half guard, Romero seems content to control.
Romero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Romero lands strikes from half guard.
Romero seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Romero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Patterson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Patterson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Patterson tries to get out of the position.
Patterson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Romero is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Patterson wants to control but Romero passes into side.
Romero in the domination position with Patterson hanging on.
Patterson is not content to let Romero control the position.
Romero working the strikes but Patterson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Romero sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Patterson defending well though.
Patterson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Romero looking to sit in guard and control but Patterson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Romero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Patterson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Romero avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Patterson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Patterson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Patterson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Patterson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Patterson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Patterson connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Patterson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Patterson wants to pass the guard but Romero is keeping the position.
Patterson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patterson trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom.
Patterson stops Romero from standing up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Patterson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Romero manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Patterson has Romero in his guard.#REVB#
Romero stays in close to Patterson's body and controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Patterson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Patterson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Patterson throws an overhand right that lands on Romero's shoulder, as Romero tries to avoid the shot.
Patterson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Romero throws out a counter right but Patterson avoids it with no problem.
Romero moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Romero throws a right and a left that Patterson avoids nicely.
Romero shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Patterson counters with a nice uppercut.
Romero gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Patterson counter with a right hand.
Patterson scores with a jab to the body.
Romero misses with a series of wild punches.
Patterson is looking to counter punch.
Romero moves out of range of the body kick.
Romero unleashes a big counter combination but Patterson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Patterson throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Romero was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Romero scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero fails with a takedown attempt.
Joe Patterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Solomon Romero.#T1#
Patterson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Romero momentarily.
Romero misses with a few strikes there.
Romero just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid body kick from Patterson.
Patterson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Romero misses with a two punch combination.
Romero is breathing heavily.
Patterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Romero.
Patterson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Romero's head backwards.
Patterson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Romero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Patterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Romero.
A jab lands there for Patterson.
Romero fails with a takedown attempt.
Patterson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Patterson clobbers Romero with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Romero misses with a combination
and Patterson counters with a one-two to the body.
Romero doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Patterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Joe Patterson is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice cross by Patterson.
Romero takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Romero throws a left and a right that both miss
and Patterson counters with a nice body shot.
Patterson thuds his shin into the meat of Romero's side.
Patterson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Romero scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Romero takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Patterson connects with a nice looking jab.
Romero's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Patterson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Romero scrambles back to his feet.
Romero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Patterson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Patterson scores with a hook.#T3#
Patterson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Romero has time to react.
Patterson's corner calls for a 1-2. Patterson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Patterson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Romero will feel that in the morning.
Romero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Patterson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Joe Patterson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Patterson dips to his left and cracks Romero with an uppercut!
Patterson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Patterson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Patterson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab from Patterson.
Patterson scores with a jab.
Romero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Patterson moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patterson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#ROC#Romero is rocked!
Nice cross by Patterson.
Romero is still on wobbly legs! Can Patterson finish him?
Romero misses with a takedown attempt - Patterson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Romero on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Patterson feints a jab promting Romero to slip. Patterson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Romero slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Patterson drops Romero with a huge uppercut! Romero drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Patterson is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Patterson!
Joe Patterson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Legendary slips under a jab.
Jab, jab by Drake - just one landing.
Drake throws a body shot but no joy.
Legendary throws a big counter combination but Drake scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Legendary slips a jab and a cross from Drake.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drake. Legendary does a little dance to reset his feet.
Legendary moves out of range as Drake strikes.
Some wild striking there from Drake.
As Drake looks to move away, Legendary throws a big counter combo but Drake just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake misses with a hook
and Legendary counters with a two punch combo.
Drake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Legendary manages to avoid it.
It looked like Legendary was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Drake fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1#
Drake clobbers Legendary with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Drake misses with a hook
and Legendary counters with a three punch combo that has Drake backing up. Drake nods at Legendary to acknowledge the strikes.
Drake swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Legendary counters with a three punch combo that has Drake backing up. Drake nods at Legendary to acknowledge the strikes.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
As Drake looks to move away, Legendary throws a big counter combo but Drake just gets out of the way.
Drake falls off balance throwing a combination
and Legendary counters with a three punch combo that has Drake backing up. Drake nods at Legendary to acknowledge the strikes.
Legendary ducks under a wild hook from Drake.#TD2#
Drake looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drake not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Drake postures up in Legendary's guard and throws a big left but Legendary blocks it.
Drake has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Legendary not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Drake drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drake jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Drake is looking to work some ground and pound but Legendary has wrist control.
Legendary being controlled here, momentarily.
Drake works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Still in half guard, Drake seems content to control.
Legendary really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Drake slips a nice elbow through Legendary's hands, connecting with Legendary's forehead.
Drake performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Drake works his foot free and advances to mount.
Drake working Legendary over with strikes here.
Legendary holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Drake tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#SUB2#
Drake looking to secure an arm triangle but Legendary defends it well. #T4##SUB2#
Legendary is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Drake locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Legendary is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charles Drake!
In his post fight interview, Charles Drake started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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