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FREE ROSENTHAL
Career record: 288-194
Season: 40-18 (#570)
Location: Florida
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Group E - Day 2
(1-0) #3 Dan Henderson (jakewalters) vs. (0-1) #7 Jose Aldo (At Large P4P)
(1-0) #30 BJ Penn (jakewalters) vs. (0-1) #27 Demian Maia (Chris Sabal)
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- Dan 'Hendo' Henderson vs. Jose 'Scarface' Aldo
>The fight begins!
>Henderson steps back to avoid a left jab.
>Henderson steps back to avoid a left jab.
>Henderson steps back to avoid a barrage of big punches, having been off balance momentarily after a clever feint.
>Henderson isn't drawn in by Aldo feinting to his left.
>Henderson chooses to shoot in on Aldo.
>Henderson goes under an attempted counter right hand.
>Henderson has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Aldo has to pull guard.
>Henderson attempts to pass guard.
>He passes guard fairly easily, getting to side control.
>Henderson attempts to roll Aldo slightly and take his back.
>Henderson takes the back, Aldo couldn't stop it.
>Henderson tries to lock Aldo in an armbar.
>Henderson rolls onto his back to try and get the armbar, but Aldo pulls free and gets side control.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Aldo throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
>Henderson brings his legs in to trap Aldo in half guard.
>In half guard, Aldo throws a couple of punches designed to keep Henderson guessing.
>Looking to catch his breath, Aldo is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.
>Using an underhook to set it up, Henderson looks to scramble for position.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Henderson manages to come out on top, with Aldo pulling guard.
>In guard, Henderson begins working to pass to side control.
>Henderson gets past the guard with a certain degree of ease and gains side control.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.
>I think Henderson took that round, 10-9 on my score card.
>We are back underway!
>Aldo throws a left jab but Henderson avoids it.
>Aldo counters an errant left jab with a straight left.
>Aldo avoids a quick jab and hits a nice jab.
>An errant jab sets Aldo up to counter-strike with a solid left.
>They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage.
>Showing good head movement, Henderson weaves out of the way of a nice one-two combination.
>Standing in the pocket, Henderson catches an attempted body kick and goes for a takedown, down goes Aldo! He pulls guard though.
>Henderson unloads with some big elbows, but Aldo deals with them comfortably.
>Aldo tries to pull Henderson in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Henderson is trying to pass guard.
>He does excellently, getting past the guard and into side control.
>Henderson begins trying to get himself into mount.
>He can't mount Aldo.
>Henderson blocks an attempt to pull guard.
>Henderson tries to get into the mount position.
>Aldo tries to sweep from the mount attempt, but gets rolled and gives up his back.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Henderson fires away with right hands, and Aldo takes several shots that threaten to end the fight!
>Henderson increases his control by getting both hooks in.
>With both hooks in and therefore great control of the body, Henderson tries to finish Aldo off with a rear naked choke.
>Aldo stops Henderson from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke.
>The time runs out on round two.
>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Henderson.
>There's the bell and round number three begins!
>It sounded like his corner told Henderson to attempt to get Aldo to the floor in this round.
>Henderson throws a barrage of big right hands but Aldo moves out of range.
>Dan Henderson is looking really tired.
>Henderson slips out of the way of a combination of short sharp punches.
>Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss.
>Henderson, who looks drained, throws a couple of slow jabs as cover so that he can go for a takedown.
>Aldo sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>Aldo avoids the takedown attempt.
>Aldo looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Henderson counters by dropping down and hitting a single leg, Aldo is forced to pull guard.
>Henderson is trying to pass guard.
>Aldo keeps Henderson in guard.
>Henderson gets pushed back thanks to a butterfly guard, and Aldo quickly scrambles.
>There wasn't enough separation though, Henderson is able to catch him and secure side control.
>Dan Henderson looks very, very tired.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Henderson begins trying to get himself into mount.
>Henderson isn't able to mount Aldo this time around.
>Henderson feels Aldo prepare to scramble for position and makes sure it doesn't happen.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>In side control, Henderson begins working to get a mount.
>He can't quite manage to get to mount on this attempt.
>Aldo gets some separation and tries to scramble for position.
>The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.
>I think Henderson took that round, 10-9 on my score card.
>The judges' scores are now being announced.
>All three judges have scored it 30-27.
>The winner, by unanimous decision, is Dan Henderson!
>Official Result: Dan 'Hendo' Henderson defeats Jose 'Scarface' Aldo (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.
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- B.J. 'The Prodigy' Penn vs. Demian Maia
>The fight begins!
>Penn drops a shoulder, trying to sucker Maia in with a feint.
>A jab misses and Penn counters with a crisp jab.
>Penn comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Maia won't go down from the takedown attempt, but can't do anything about being pushed up against the cage.
>Penn looks for a trip takedown.
>Maia stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple and put Penn against the cage.
>Maia looks for a trip takedown.
>Maia can't get the takedown, but does get behind Penn when he attempts to wriggle free.
>Penn tries to get free of the clinch, but is stuck.
>Maia tries to take Penn down from behind.
>Penn tries hard to block it, but Maia isn't going to be denied and eventually gets the takedown.
>Maia gets side control on Penn.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Maia tries to ensnare Penn in an arm triangle.
>Penn defends himself well and is in no danger.
>Penn struggles and gets half guard.
>Maia attempts an arm triangle.
>Penn blocks it.
>Penn tries to ensnare Maia in a guillotine.
>Maia pulls his head free before the hold can be applied properly.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Maia tries to ensnare Penn in an arm triangle.
>Penn defends himself well and is in no danger.
>The time runs out on round one.
>That was a very close round, but I think Penn just about edged it.
>And here we go, round two!
>It sounded like his corner told Maia to attempt to get Penn to the floor in this round.
>An errant jab sets Penn up to counter-strike with several big punches, forcing Maia back up against the cage!
>Maia falls to the ground! Penn continues to pound away, sensing victory!
>With Maia taking a lot of big punches, the referee has to stop the match!
>By TKO, the winner is B.J. Penn!
>Official Result: B.J. 'The Prodigy' Penn defeats Demian Maia (TKO (Strikes) in 0:22 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent.
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"So I turn properly lean over and look at his penis" -Jay Jeans
"I just don't really get on with many girls face to face - I'm clearly a guy dude" -Jay Jeans
"Sugar" Ray Thompson - 4/25/13
Twitter: @TheMMApodcast
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Post #121 6/18/13 1:45:13AM
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FREE ROSENTHAL
Career record: 288-194
Season: 40-18 (#570)
Location: Florida
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Group F - Day 2
(1-0) #2 Anderson Silva (Poor_Franklin) vs. (1-0) #17 Chris Weidman (Playground_Samurai)
(0-1) #12 Chael Sonnen (prophecy033) vs. (0-1) #13 Phil Davis (Pookie)
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- Anderson 'The Spider' Silva vs. 'The All American' Chris Weidman
>The fight begins!
>Weidman catches an attempted body kick and goes for a judo-style trip takedown, and gets it! Silva pulls guard.
>Time slips away as Weidman successfully keeps Silva stuck against the ground.
>Weidman stands up out of guard, but remains hovering dangerously above Silva.
>Weidman motions for Silva to stand up, which he does.
>Weidman steps back to avoid a leg kick.
>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Silva to fire back with a hard leg kick.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Silva fakes a lunge.
>Weidman doesn't press the issue, allowing Silva to circle.
>Weidman keeps his cool as Silva throws a feint to the left.
>Weidman avoids a quick jab and hits a solid left.
>Silva comes in closer, looking to clinch with Weidman.
>Weidman catches the advancing Silva by surprise with a takedown.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Silva is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Weidman off of him.
>In guard, Weidman throws a couple of punches designed to keep Silva guessing.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.
>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Weidman.
>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>It sounded like his corner told Silva to hit Weidman with everything he has in this round.
>Weidman steps back to avoid a one-two combination.
>Weidman looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Silva.
>Strikes from Silva keep Weidman from stepping in too close, and he is forced to step back.
>Weidman avoids a tight combination.
>Silva looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Weidman seems happy to engage with Silva in the pocket.
>Silva backs away from Weidman, creating some space between them.
>Silva misses with an attempted left hook to the body.
>It seems that Weidman is happy to let Silva circle for the moment.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Weidman looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Silva.
>He pulls Silva into a grapple.
>Weidman gets out-wrestled and Silva takes control of the grapple.
>Silva tries to wrestle Weidman backward and up against the cage.
>Silva achieves it, pinning Weidman to the cage.
>Weidman gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh, twice.
>Weidman is trapped against the cage and Silva punishes him with two big elbow strikes to the face.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Silva moves back from the grapple and looks ready to strike.
>Silva uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a left hook to the body.
>Weidman covers up to absorb a tight combination of punches.
>Showing good footwork and reactions, Weidman avoids a body kick.
>The time runs out on round two.
>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Silva.
>And here we go, round three!
>Silva tries for a spinning back fist but Weidman moves out of range.
>A weak body kick is countered by Weidman with a straight left.
>Weidman avoids a kick to the leg and hits a crisp left hand punch.
>A straight left from Weidman fails to land.
>Silva doesn't let Weidman settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>Moving in closer, Silva looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Silva cannot get close enough to the elusive Weidman.
>Silva is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>He gets into range.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Weidman, standing in the pocket, darts back to avoid a right kick to the body.
>Covering up, Weidman absorbs a combination of rights and lefts.
>Standing in the pocket, Silva throws an inside leg kick but Weidman shows good footwork to avoid it.
>Stepping back, Weidman creates a bit of distance.
>Weidman narrowly misses Silva with a right uppercut.
>Silva doesn't let Weidman settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Weidman steps back to avoid a leg kick, having been suckered in with a feinted high kick.
>Weidman narrowly misses Silva with a right uppercut.
>Silva steps in closer to force the issue.
>Silva looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>He gets into range.
>The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.
>An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Silva 10-9.
>Here come the official scores.
>All three judges score the contest as 29-28.
>The winner, by unanimous decision, is Chris Weidman!
>Official Result: 'The All American' Chris Weidman defeats Anderson 'The Spider' Silva (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Poor.
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- Chael Sonnen vs. 'Mr. Wonderful' Phil Davis
>If rumours are to be believed, Sonnen has been having some personal issues recently and that disrupted his preparations for this fight.
>We'll soon see if his performance is affected by it in any way.
>Round one begins!
>Sonnen steps back to avoid a left jab.
>Sonnen slips out of the way of a leg kick.
>Davis swings with a couple of wild punches, then chooses to shoot in on Sonnen.
>Sonnen tries to avoid the takedown.
>Davis gets the takedown! Sonnen pulls guard.
>Looking to catch his breath, Davis is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.
>Davis fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
>Davis tries to pass the guard.
>Davis passes to side control with ease.
>Davis tries to lock Sonnen in an armbar.
>Sonnen gets caught by the armbar, and it's deep enough that he has to tap!
>'Mr. Wonderful' Phil Davis takes the win by submission!
>Official Result: 'Mr. Wonderful' Phil Davis defeats Chael Sonnen (Submission (Armbar) in 2:52 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.
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"So I turn properly lean over and look at his penis" -Jay Jeans
"I just don't really get on with many girls face to face - I'm clearly a guy dude" -Jay Jeans
"Sugar" Ray Thompson - 4/25/13
Twitter: @TheMMApodcast
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Post #122 6/18/13 1:49:57AM
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FREE ROSENTHAL
Career record: 288-194
Season: 40-18 (#570)
Location: Florida
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Weidman over Anderson... 
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"So I turn properly lean over and look at his penis" -Jay Jeans
"I just don't really get on with many girls face to face - I'm clearly a guy dude" -Jay Jeans
"Sugar" Ray Thompson - 4/25/13
Twitter: @TheMMApodcast
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Post #123 6/18/13 2:36:35AM
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Career record: 453-238
Season: 44-15 (#33)
Location: Ronda Rousey's Guard
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Weidman over Anderson...
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Post #124 6/18/13 4:59:15AM
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Career record: 974-511
Season: 46-13 (#9)
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
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Posted by jakewalters
Weidman over Anderson...
Fantasy precedes reality...
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Post #125 6/18/13 6:40:02AM
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FREE ROSENTHAL
Career record: 288-194
Season: 40-18 (#570)
Location: Florida
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Group G - Day 2
(0-1) #10 Thiago Silva (jjeans) vs. (0-1) #26 Benson Henderson (At Large P4P)
(1-0) #19 Georges St-Pierre (ShaneTpain) vs. (1-0) #18 Ryan Bader (Budgelism)
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- Thiago Silva vs. Ben 'Smooth' Henderson
>Round one begins!
>Henderson counters an errant left jab with a solid right.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Henderson.
>Silva tries to hook a guillotine as Henderson comes in.
>Henderson gets a single leg takedown, but as soon as Silva hits the ground he spins out and away and gets back to his feet.
>Moving forward, Henderson counters a left jab with a jab.
>A straight right by Henderson keeps Silva from advancing.
>Silva comes in closer to press the issue.
>Silva comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Henderson.
>Henderson ends up grappling for supremacy with Silva.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Silva is looking to muscle Henderson back against the cage.
>He does so, and now has Henderson pinned to the cage.
>Henderson, stuck against the cage, gets blasted with a right hand, but manages to pull Silva in close to stop any more coming in.
>Showing his ability to exert control, Silva smothers Henderson up against the cage for over a minute.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center.
>Henderson shoots in for a takedown.
>Henderson doesn't get the takedown, Silva was equal to it and pulls them into a clinch.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Silva.
>Round two begins!
>Silva keeps his cool as Henderson throws a feint to the left.
>Henderson throws a right jab but Silva avoids it.
>Henderson uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get Silva to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Silva sprawls well, and Henderson is forced down to his knees, almost turtled up.
>Silva pounds away with punches and Henderson is in big trouble!
>Silva pounds away, the turtled up Henderson is barely able to offer any defence at all!
>With Henderson taking a beating, the referee has to stop the match!
>The winner, by TKO, is Thiago Silva!
>Official Result: Thiago Silva defeats Ben 'Smooth' Henderson (TKO (Strikes) in 1:47 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.
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- Ryan 'Darth' Bader vs. Georges 'Rush' St-Pierre
>And here we go!
>St. Pierre keeps his cool as Bader throws a feint to the left.
>There's a takedown attempt from St. Pierre.
>St. Pierre doesn't get the takedown, Bader was equal to it and pulls them into a clinch.
>Bader looks to scoop his opponent up for a slam.
>St. Pierre defends it well though, and slips away from Bader.
>A left hand misses, allowing St. Pierre to counter with a body kick.
>St. Pierre chooses to shoot in on Bader.
>Bader sprawls to stop the takedown, then pulls St. Pierre up close into a clinch.
>Bader is trying to muscle St. Pierre up against the cage.
>Bader manages it, and controls St. Pierre up against the cage.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Smothered against the cage, St. Pierre is stuck there, unable to do anything, for more than sixty seconds.
>Bader has gotten underhooks in and is looking to take St. Pierre to the ground.
>Bader can't get the takedown, as St. Pierre wrestles his way into a dominant position.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>St. Pierre tries a foot stomp, but that puts him off balance and allows Bader to turn him so that he ends up backed against the cage.
>Bader stomps down on his opponent's foot.
>With the cage trapping St. Pierre, Bader gets the underhooks in and looks for a takedown.
>St. Pierre blocks the takedown attempt and turns Bader around so that he has his back to the cage.
>Round one ends as time expires.
>I have to give that round to Bader, but only a 10-9.
>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either.
>From the pocket, St. Pierre shoots in for a double leg.
>A good sprawl stops the takedown, and St. Pierre is brought down to the mat in a loose front facelock.
>Ryan Bader looks very tired out there.
>Bader pounds away with right hands, but St. Pierre absorbs them and manages to stand back up.
>There's a short stalemate as both fighters advance and throw strikes, but neither hits.
>They wind up in a tight clinch.
>St. Pierre tries to wrestle Bader backward and up against the cage.
>Bader out-wrestles him though.
>Bader and St. Pierre separate and we're back to a stand-off.
>St. Pierre uses a smart combination to get Bader to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>A good sprawl stops the takedown, and St. Pierre is brought down to the mat in a loose front facelock.
>Bader tries to roll St. Pierre and get a side mount, but can't do it.
>Taking advantage of a pause, St. Pierre stands up.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits.
>St. Pierre uses a smart combination to get Bader to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Bader attempts to avoid St. Pierre as he shoots in.
>Bader cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>From the looks of things, I don't think Ryan Bader has much energy left.
>St. Pierre looks to get past the guard.
>Bader finds his opponent too skilled, and St. Pierre passes guard into side control.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>St. Pierre attempts an armbar.
>St. Pierre gets the armbar fully applied, but the round ends almost immediately!
>The time is up, and that's the end of round two.
>That round goes to St. Pierre, 10-9 on my card.
>There's the bell and round number three begins!
>A left jab misses and St. Pierre strikes back with a jab.
>St. Pierre fires off a stinging leg kick.
>An exchange of strikes doesn't lead to any real damage.
>Moving in closer, St. Pierre looks like he may want to try and clinch with Bader.
>Bader keeps himself moving out of range, not wanting to clinch.
>St. Pierre looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Bader ends up grappling for supremacy with St. Pierre.
>Getting underhooks, St. Pierre looks for a takedown.
>Bader blocks the takedown attempt.
>Georges St-Pierre is breathing very hard.
>Bader turns St. Pierre slightly, but can't create enough space to get free of the clinch.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Wanting to take it to the ground, St. Pierre attempts to drag Bader down into his guard.
>The attempt doesn't work, Bader blocked it and takes control of the clinch as a result.
>Bader and St. Pierre break the grapple and are apart again, circling.
>A visibly tired St. Pierre is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Bader.
>St. Pierre grabs Bader and pulls him into a grapple.
>St. Pierre is trying to muscle Bader up against the cage.
>St. Pierre can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple.
>Ryan Bader looks like he is completely out of gas.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>The grappling doesn't go anywhere, and they break apart.
>St. Pierre, who is visibly tired, looks like he might want to get in close and wrestle with Bader.
>Bader is pulled into a grapple.
>Georges St-Pierre looks very, very tired.
>The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight.
>I have to give that round to St. Pierre, but only a 10-9.
>The official scores are being reported now.
>All three judges give a score of 29-28.
>Georges St-Pierre wins by unanimous decision!
>Official Result: Georges 'Rush' St-Pierre defeats Ryan 'Darth' Bader (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.
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"So I turn properly lean over and look at his penis" -Jay Jeans
"I just don't really get on with many girls face to face - I'm clearly a guy dude" -Jay Jeans
"Sugar" Ray Thompson - 4/25/13
Twitter: @TheMMApodcast
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Post #126 6/18/13 5:31:02PM
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FREE ROSENTHAL
Career record: 288-194
Season: 40-18 (#570)
Location: Florida
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Group H - Day 2
(1-0) #5 Lyoto Machida (emfleek) vs. (1-0) #32 Yushin Okami (jae_1833)
(0-1) #16 Wanderlei Silva (Playground_Samurai) vs. (0-1) #24 Rampage Jackson (Lucas)
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- Lyoto 'The Dragon' Machida vs. Yushin 'Thunder' Okami
>The fight begins!
>A feint tricks Okami into dropping his hands lower, and he is almost caught out by a quick head kick.
>Okami catches an attempted body kick and goes for the takedown, and gets it! Machida has to pull guard.
>Okami attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>Machida keeps Okami in guard.
>Machida tries to throw some elbows from the bottom, but Okami smothers him.
>Okami lies on top of Machida, basically smothering him.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Okami throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
>Machida grabs hold of an arm and attempts a triangle choke on Okami from the bottom of the guard.
>Okami doesn't let Machida get it.
>Okami starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>Okami isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Machida raises his legs and tries to get Okami into a triangle choke.
>Okami pulls free before the triangle can be locked in.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Okami attempts to pass guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Machida looks to hit Okami with an elbow to the top of the head, but gets smothered.
>Round one ends as time expires.
>The fans are booing after a really poor round.
>I have to give that round to Okami, but only a 10-9.
>And here we go, round two!
>Okami slips out of the way of a combination of short sharp punches.
>Machida tries for a right jab but Okami moves out of range.
>Machida tries for a right jab but Okami moves out of range.
>A feinted high kick gets a reaction, and Okami is lucky to avoid the follow-up inside leg kick.
>Okami gets suckered in by a feint, and is lucky to avoid the combination that follows.
>Okami catches a left body kick and goes for a takedown, and gets it! Machida has to pull guard.
>Time slips away as Okami successfully keeps Machida stuck against the ground.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Okami starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>Okami isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Machida uses his legs to push Okami away, into a standing position.
>In comes Okami looking to get some form of ground control.
>Machida moves quickly, scrambling for position before Okami can get a hold.
>Okami ends up having to pull guard, losing out in the scramble.
>Machida looks to pass guard and get side control.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Machida doesn't let Okami pull him in close to be smothered.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Machida fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round two.
>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Okami.
>We are back underway!
>Okami avoids a barrage of big left hands.
>They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage.
>Machida sneaks a glance at his corner.
>Not letting Machida settle, Okami moves in closer.
>Okami looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>He gets into range.
>From the pocket, Okami shoots in for a double leg.
>Machida sprawls, stopping the takedown and forcing Okami down to the ground into a type of turtle position.
>Machida pounds away, the turtled up Okami is barely able to offer any defence at all!
>With Okami taking a beating, the referee has to stop the match!
>Lyoto Machida takes the victory by way of TKO!
>Official Result: Lyoto 'The Dragon' Machida defeats Yushin 'Thunder' Okami (TKO (Strikes) in 2:44 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.
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- Wanderlei 'The Axe Murderer' Silva vs. Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson
>There's the opening bell!
>Jackson slips out of the way of a jab.
>Jackson avoids a jab.
>Advancing, Silva counters a left jab by using a jab.
>Silva looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Jackson.
>Jackson tries to counter with a takedown, but Silva defended it well.
>Jackson chooses to shoot in on Silva.
>Jackson is stopped by a good sprawl, and is pulled down to the ground in a loose front facelock until he is on his knees.
>Silva pounds away with right hands, but Jackson absorbs them and manages to stand back up.
>Silva looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Seeing a takedown opportunity, Jackson goes for a single leg, but Silva is equal to it.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Backing out of range, Silva circles tentatively.
>Jackson doesn't let Silva settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>Jackson looks like he might be trying to get in close to clinch with Silva.
>Jackson grabs Silva and pulls him into a Muay Thai clinch.
>Silva manages to grapple his way out of trouble and into having double underhooks as he clinches with Jackson.
>Jackson has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Silva down.
>Silva cannot stop being lifted up and blasted with a Greco-Roman slam, he can only pull guard!
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Jackson attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>He can't get free of the guard.
>Silva tries to ensnare Jackson in a guillotine.
>Jackson blocks it.
>Quinton Jackson is breathing very hard.
>The time runs out on round one.
>The crowd is buzzing after a very exciting round.
>Incredibly close round, but Jackson came out just ahead on my score card.
>And here we go, round two!
>Silva avoids a barrage of punches and hits a sharp kick just above the hip.
>Jackson keeps his cool as Silva throws a feint to the left.
>Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss.
>Silva uses head movement to roll past a scorching right uppercut and comes back with a series of quick jabs.
>Wanderlei Silva is breathing very hard.
>Silva ducks under a huge right hand and returns fire with a series of quick, sharp punches.
>From the looks of things, I don't think Quinton Jackson has much energy left.
>Jackson uses head movement to dodge a punch, then strikes back with an enormous right hook, Silva is out before he hits the ground!
>By Knock Out, the winner is Quinton Jackson!
>Official Result: Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson defeats Wanderlei 'The Axe Murderer' Silva (Knock Out (Punch) in 2:14 of round 2). The match was rated as being Great.
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"So I turn properly lean over and look at his penis" -Jay Jeans
"I just don't really get on with many girls face to face - I'm clearly a guy dude" -Jay Jeans
"Sugar" Ray Thompson - 4/25/13
Twitter: @TheMMApodcast
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Post #127 6/19/13 1:57:24AM
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FREE ROSENTHAL
Career record: 288-194
Season: 40-18 (#570)
Location: Florida
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Group A - Day 3
(1-1) #4 Glover Teixeira (infestructure) vs. (1-1) #25 Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (TheOutlaw08)
(1-1) #9 Vitor Belfort (Lucas) vs. (1-1) #15 Gegard Mousasi (Budgelism)
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- Glover Teixeira vs. Antonio 'Minotoro' Rogerio Nogueira
>Round one begins!
>Teixeira counters a left jab by hitting a nice left hand.
>Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either.
>In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch.
>The grappling doesn't go anywhere, and they break apart.
>Nogueira looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Teixeira.
>Nogueira is in the pocket, ready to attack Teixeira.
>Teixeira slips past a big right and hits a flurry of small strikes.
>Nogueira lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a nice left.
>Nogueira tries for a left jab but Teixeira uses head movement to avoid it.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits.
>Nogueira slips past a nice combination and hits a left jab to the cheek.
>Nogueira throws a left jab but Teixeira uses good head movement to make sure it slips by.
>A nice one-two combination doesn't trouble Nogueira, who covered up well.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Teixeira looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Nogueira.
>Nogueira finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Teixeira gets a couple of ineffective strikes in, but ultimately loses control of the grapple after being caught off-balance.
>Nogueira is trying to push Teixeira so that his back is up against the cage.
>Nogueira can't manage it, and Teixeira gets out of the grapple entirely.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
>That was a close round, but I'm giving it to Teixeira, 10-9.
>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>From what we could hear of his corner, it sounds like Nogueira has been instructed to look to finish it in this round.
>Teixeira counters a right kick to the body by hitting a straight right that sends Nogueira face-first into the mat...it's a knock out!
>Glover Teixeira takes the victory by way of Knock Out!
>Official Result: Glover Teixeira defeats Antonio 'Minotoro' Rogerio Nogueira (Knock Out (Punch) in 0:23 of round 2). The match was rated as being Poor.
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- Vitor 'The Phenom' Belfort vs. Gegard 'The Dreamcatcher' Mousasi
>And here we go!
>Mousasi slips out of the way of a combination of short sharp punches.
>Mousasi avoids a nice combination.
>Mousasi goes to the body and then to the head with a tidy combination to get Belfort to cover up, then shoots in.
>Belfort counters with a left hand that catches Mousasi flush...and he goes down!
>Mousasi, stunned, is mounted!
>Belfort attempts an armbar.
>Showing good defense, Mousasi stacks up Belfort to defend the armbar, and eventually works to getting side control.
>Mousasi fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
>Mousasi starts trying to work to use side control as a way to get behind Belfort.
>Mousasi isn't able to get behind Belfort this time around.
>Belfort does well to transition to full guard.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Mousasi tries to pass the guard.
>Belfort is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Mousasi firmly in guard.
>Mousasi gets pushed away, and ends up standing over Belfort, who is on his back.
>Mousasi steps away from an up-kick, giving Belfort the opportunity to stand up.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>An errant jab sets Belfort up to counter-strike with a hard kick across the side.
>Mousasi chooses to shoot in on Belfort.
>Belfort strikes first and manages to rock Mousasi with a solid left hand, sending him down to the ground, stunned!
>Belfort dives in quickly and secures mount on the dazed Mousasi!
>Belfort attempts to set up an armbar on Mousasi from the mount.
>Mousasi does excellently, defending the armbar and using it to get on top in side control.
>The time runs out on round one.
>That round goes to Belfort, 10-9 on my card.
>And here we go, round two!
>Between rounds, his corner told Mousasi to watch for strikes but to be aware of takedown opportunities.
>Mousasi steps back to avoid a leg kick.
>A right hand misses, allowing Mousasi to counter with a jab.
>Belfort avoids a quick jab and hits a right.
>Belfort avoids a quick jab and hits a kick to the body.
>Belfort slips past a left jab and fires back with a clean right.
>Mousasi chooses to shoot in on Belfort.
>Belfort tries to step away from the takedown.
>Mousasi doesn't get the takedown, Belfort avoided it.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Mousasi counters a tight combination by hitting a clean jab.
>Belfort avoids a quick jab and hits a clean right.
>A jab misses, allowing Mousasi to counter-strike with a crisp jab.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Belfort throws a swift jab but doesn't do any damage.
>Mousasi doesn't let Belfort settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>Mousasi throws a combination of rights and lefts, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Belfort sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>Mousasi doesn't get the takedown, Belfort avoided it.
>Round two ends as time expires.
>I think Belfort took that round, 10-9 on my score card.
>There's the bell and round number three begins!
>Mousasi feints to the right, trying to draw Belfort into throwing a strike.
>Belfort slips past a left jab and fires back with a solid right jab.
>Mousasi throws a combination of rights and lefts, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Belfort counters with a right jab that catches Mousasi hard.
>Vitor Belfort doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Slowly moving in closer, a ragged-looking Belfort wants to clinch with Mousasi.
>Belfort ends up grabbing Mousasi in a Muay Thai clinch.
>Mousasi blocks a knee strike, but cannot hit an elbow over the top of the clinch.
>Belfort tries a knee strike, but Mousasi blocks it and wrestles his way out of the Muay Thai clinch.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Belfort just avoids a combination of short sharp punches and hits a right jab to the cheek.
>Mousasi comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Mousasi moves into the pocket.
>There's a double leg attempt from Mousasi, from the pocket.
>Belfort counters with a left hand that catches Mousasi flush, rocking him!
>Vitor Belfort seems to be fighting against exhaustion.
>Mousasi avoids a quick jab and hits a left jab to the cheek.
>Belfort feints an attack, keeping Mousasi on his toes.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Belfort narrowly misses Mousasi with a left uppercut.
>Mousasi presses in closer to attack.
>An errant jab sets Mousasi up to counter-strike with a scorchingly fast combination.
>We reach the time limit and this fight is over.
>I have to give that round to Belfort, but only a 10-9.
>The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced.
>All three judges score the contest as 30-27.
>So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Vitor 'The Phenom' Belfort!
>Official Result: Vitor 'The Phenom' Belfort defeats Gegard 'The Dreamcatcher' Mousasi (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.
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"So I turn properly lean over and look at his penis" -Jay Jeans
"I just don't really get on with many girls face to face - I'm clearly a guy dude" -Jay Jeans
"Sugar" Ray Thompson - 4/25/13
Twitter: @TheMMApodcast
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Post #128 6/20/13 2:40:40AM
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FREE ROSENTHAL
Career record: 288-194
Season: 40-18 (#570)
Location: Florida
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Group B - Day 3
(2-0) #1 Jon Jones (jae_1833) vs. (1-1) #6 Alexander Gustafsson (ChrisSabal)
(1-1) #21 Michael Bisping (prophecy033) vs. (0-2) #20 Rafael Cavalcante (Pookie)
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- Alexander 'The Mauler' Gustafsson vs. Jon 'Bones' Jones
>We are underway!
>Jones counters a wayward low kick by catching it and shooting in for a takedown, and gets it! Gustafsson has to pull guard.
>Jones smothers Gustafsson with his body by pushing forward and down.
>The clock runs down as Gustafsson is being smothered against the ground by Jones.
>Time slips away as Jones successfully keeps Gustafsson stuck against the ground.
>Jones pounds away with elbows, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Gustafsson is comfortable holding guard.
>Gustafsson throws out some punches, but Jones leans back to avoid them.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>The clock runs down as Gustafsson is being smothered against the ground by Jones.
>With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up.
>A speculative right hand from Gustafsson doesn't find a home.
>Jones quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>There's a takedown attempt from Jones.
>The takedown is completed, Gustafsson is on his back and pulls guard.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Jones punches down at Gustafsson, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
>Jones smothers Gustafsson with his body by pushing forward and down.
>In guard, Jones throws a couple of punches designed to keep Gustafsson guessing.
>The time runs out on round one.
>That round goes to Jones, 10-9 on my card.
>We are back underway!
>Between rounds, his corner told Gustafsson to take it to Jones in this round.
>Jones isn't drawn in by Gustafsson feinting to his left.
>Jones isn't drawn in by Gustafsson feinting to his left.
>Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up grappling.
>Getting underhooks, Jones looks for a takedown.
>The underhooks are used to set up a trip, Gustafsson is left on his back and has to pull guard.
>Jones unloads with big elbows from the guard, and Gustafsson is struggling to cope!
>Jones throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.
>Using his leg strength to push Jones back a bit, Gustafsson looks to scramble for position.
>It's a bad choice though, as Jones seizes the opportunity to leap forward and secure side control.
>In side control, Jones catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
>Jones blocks Gustafsson as he tries to get enough separation to scramble up.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Jones looks to roll Gustafsson slightly and slip behind.
>Gustafsson can't stop it and gives up his back!
>Jones successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish.
>Jones, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.
>Gustafsson fights off the rear naked choke attempt.
>Jones loses his hooks, as Gustafsson pries them away.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Jones tries to pound away, but Gustafsson covers up and defends them well.
>Gustafsson tries to move Jones off his back but can't.
>Jones tries to hook Gustafsson in a rear naked choke.
>Gustafsson defends himself well.
>Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.
>I have to give that round to Jones, but only a 10-9.
>And here we go, round three!
>Gustafsson uses a feint to get Jones off balance, but the nice sequence of punches that follow don't find their mark.
>Jones looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Jones grabs Gustafsson and pulls him into a Muay Thai clinch.
>Using the clinch, Jones hits a big elbow to the face of Gustafsson.
>Gustafsson wrestles free of the Muay Thai clinch after blocking a knee strike.
>A straight left by Gustafsson keeps Jones from advancing.
>Jones quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Jones looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Jones cannot get close enough to the elusive Gustafsson to clinch.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Gustafsson throws a speculative right, but it is nowhere near hitting.
>Jones seems to be waiting for Gustafsson to make a move.
>Gustafsson circles as he plans his next move.
>It seems that Jones is happy to let Gustafsson circle for the moment.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Gustafsson sneaks a glance at his corner.
>Jones steps in closer to force the issue.
>Jones comes in closer, looking to clinch with Gustafsson.
>Jones ends up grabbing Gustafsson in a Muay Thai clinch.
>From the clinch, Jones drives a brutal elbow to the side of the head.
>Breathing very hard, Alexander Gustafsson is looking ragged.
>Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.
>I have to give that round to Jones, but only a 10-9.
>The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced.
>All three judges score the contest as 30-27.
>Jon 'Bones' Jones wins by unanimous decision!
>Official Result: Jon 'Bones' Jones defeats Alexander 'The Mauler' Gustafsson (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Very Poor.
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- Michael 'The Count' Bisping vs. Rafael 'Feijao' Cavalcante
>We are underway!
>Bisping feints an attack, keeping Feijao on his toes.
>Feijao catches a right body kick and goes for a takedown, getting it! Bisping manages to pull guard.
>Feijao lies on top of Bisping, basically smothering him.
>Time slips away as Feijao successfully keeps Bisping stuck against the ground.
>Feijao lies on top of Bisping, basically smothering him.
>Feijao fires away with big punches, but Bisping keeps the guard secure and doesn't take any undue damage.
>Feijao leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Bisping.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Bisping is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Feijao off of him.
>In guard, Feijao begins working to pass to side control.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Bisping tries to pull Feijao in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up.
>Feijao gets suckered in to stepping forward, and has to step back sharply to avoid an enormous knock out right.
>Bisping is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Feijao lets Bisping get closer.
>Feijao shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
>Loud boos from the crowd can be heard, and after that round I'm really not surprised.
>I have to give that round to Feijao, but only a 10-9.
>And here we go, round two!
>It sounded like his corner told Feijao to attempt to get Bisping to the floor in this round.
>Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything.
>In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch.
>Feijao tries to take Bisping down.
>The takedown is successful, Bisping pulls guard.
>Feijao pounds away from the guard, and Bisping struggles to deal with them.
>Feijao begins trying to pass the guard.
>Feijao isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Bisping tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard, but doesn't budge Feijao.
>Feijao lies on top of Bisping, basically smothering him.
>Time slips away as Feijao successfully keeps Bisping stuck against the ground.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Feijao fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.
>Feijao fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
>The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>A straight left from Bisping fails to land.
>The fight slows as Feijao sits back and allows Bisping to circle.
>Bisping feints to the right, trying to draw Feijao into throwing a strike.
>Feijao uses a nice combination as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Bisping is too quick, and manages to hit Feijao with a good clean left jab.
>Round two ends as time expires.
>I have to give that round to Feijao, but only a 10-9.
>And here we go, round three!
>Bisping throws a left jab but Feijao avoids it.
>A feint sets up Bisping perfectly to try to get a knock out with a scorching right cross, but Feijao sees it at the last possible moment and ducks under.
>Feijao steps back to avoid a one-two combination.
>Feijao uses a nice combination as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Feijao walks into a big left jab, landing right on the cheek.
>Bisping is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Seeing a takedown opportunity, Feijao goes for a single leg, but Bisping is equal to it.
>Rafael Cavalcante is breathing very hard.
>Bisping comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Seeing an opportunity, Feijao goes straight into a takedown, putting Bisping down into guard.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Feijao throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
>In guard, Feijao throws a couple of punches designed to keep Bisping guessing.
>Bisping tries to break free and scramble for position, but Feijao keeps him trapped.
>In guard, Feijao throws a couple of punches designed to keep Bisping guessing.
>Feijao fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.
>Feijao gets pushed back thanks to a butterfly guard, and stands, looking down at Bisping who remains on his back.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Feijao steps away from an up-kick, giving Bisping the opportunity to stand up.
>The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.
>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Feijao.
>The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced.
>The judges give 30-27, 30-27 and 29-28.
>The winner, by unanimous decision, is Rafael Cavalcante!
>Official Result: Rafael 'Feijao' Cavalcante defeats Michael 'The Count' Bisping (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Poor.
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"So I turn properly lean over and look at his penis" -Jay Jeans
"I just don't really get on with many girls face to face - I'm clearly a guy dude" -Jay Jeans
"Sugar" Ray Thompson - 4/25/13
Twitter: @TheMMApodcast
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