UFC 111: St-Pierre vs. Hardy Live Thread: Play-by-Play, Scoring, Discussion
by Matt Bishop on Mar 28, 2010 12:17 AM EDT
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Join Matt Bishop, Neil Wagner and Forrest Lynn starting at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT for live coverage of UFC 111: St-Pierre vs. Hardy, which will be live on SpikeTV (9-10 p.m. ET) and pay-per-view (10 p.m.-1 a.m. ET) from Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.
In addition to discussing the fights, you can follow along as we provide live play-by-play and scoring of the evening's action.
The main card, play-by-play, scoring and discussion is after the jump.
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UFC Prelims Live on SpikeTV:
Welterweight bout
Ricardo Almeida vs. Matt Brown
Round 1 — High pace to start. Almeida clinches up and goes for the takedown. Brown defending well. Almeida uses a Brown knee to take him down. Up against the cage. Brown gets to a knee and back up but is immediately dragged back down by Almeida. Back up again. Good job by Brown. Nice shot by Almeida. Back to the clinch against the cage. And they are broken up. Almeida pushes Brown against the cage. Knee to the body by Almeida. Almeida landing some nice strikes. Brown takes his back but is quickly back into a clinch against the cage.
Matt Bishop scores the round 10-9 Almeida
Neil Wagner scores the round 10-9 Almeida
Forrest Lynn scores the round 10-9 Almeida
Round 2 — Almeida gets a takedown but Brown gets back up. Against the cage and another trip takedown by Almeida but again Brown gets up after eating a shot. Clinch again with Brown pressing Almeida against the cage but Almeida reverses it. Referee breaks it up. Brown with a kick but Almeida slugs him, cuts him and takes his back. Brown gets out. Great effort. Almeida still on his back with body triangle. 1:45 to go. Almeida gets on his back an puts in the choke and Brown taps.
Official decision: Ricardo Almeida d. Matt Brown (Submission/Rear-Naked Choke) R2 3:30
Catchweight bout (177 pounds)
Nate Diaz vs. Rory Markham
Round 1 — Markham partially lands a head kick but Diaz fires back and jacks Markham's jaw. Big reach advantage for Diaz. Diaz looking good here. Markham looking slow. Diaz drops Markham with a knee and takes his back. Diaz working for a body triangle. Doesn't get it but still has his back. He gets it. 2:40 to play. Diaz pounding away here on Markham's back and the referee steps in to stop it.
Official decision: Nate Diaz d. Rory Markham (TKO - Punches) R1 2:47
Main card:
Lightweight bout
Jim Miller vs. Mark Bocek
Round 1 — Bocek with a nice right. He goes for a takedown but Miller defends. Bocek still working and Miller with a front face lock. Miller drops down for the guillotine and Bocek escapes. Back to the feet. They trade knees in the clinch. They break. Nice leg kick by Miller. Bocek comes in and picks up Miller and takes a few steps and slams him. Bocek in half-guard. Miller working for a kimura from the bottom and he's got it. He sweeps Bocek. Bocek with about a 3/4 tap but he doesn't and gets out. Bocek is cut and Miller is on top in guard with 30 seconds to go. The cut is on the forehead and doesn't look bad.
Matt Bishop scores the round 10-9 Miller
Neil Wagner scores the round 10-9 Miller
Forrest Lynn scores the round 10-9 Miller
Round 2 — Bocek with an early takedown. Bocek's cut is dripping now. Bocek works for an arm-triangle to no avail. Miller gets out and goes for a heel hook but can't get it. Bocek on top and then takes his back with both hooks in and into a body triangle with Miller's arm locked into the triangle. Miller defending with one arm. One minute to go. Real tough spot for Miller. Bocek peppering him. Bocek going for a crank on the chin. 15 seconds left. Bocek on his back. They stand and the round ends and Miller survives. Wow.
Matt Bishop scores the round 10-9 Bocek
Neil Wagner scores the round 10-9 Bocek
Forrest Lynn scores the round 10-9 Bocek
Round 3 — Miller lands an uppercut to start after a rousing talk from his corner between rounds. Bocek goes for a takedown but Miller sprawls. Nice jab by Bocek. Bocek goes for a takedown against the cage. Miller defends and gets the front face lock again but gives it up for some knees. They trade knees and Miller looks for a single. Two minutes to go. Bocek turns him around. Miller's corner urging him to finish strong. Bocek with Miller pushed against the cage with a single and Bocek gets it. Miller trying to turn Bocek around but Bocek sprawling. Miller stands. They scramble and Miller takes his back as the round ends.
Matt Bishop scores the round 10-9 Bocek (29-28 Bocek)
Neil Wagner scores the round 10-10 (29-29 Draw)
Forrest Lynn scores the round 10-9 Bocek (29-28 Bocek)
Official decision: Jim Miller d. Mark Bocek (Unanimous Decision/29-28x3)
Welterweight bout
Jon Fitch vs. Ben Saunders
Round 1 — They clinch against the cage. Double underhooks for Fitch and he slings Saunders to the ground. Fitch landing elbows. Fitch in half-guard. Stands up and into full guard. Fitch just grinding Saunders up against the cage. Saunders tries to push off the cage but can't. Vintage Fitch thus far. Nice hammerfist by Fitch. Full guard. Saunders lands an upkick but Fitch goes right back on top.
Matt Bishop scores the round 10-9 Fitch
Neil Wagner scores the round 10-9 Fitch
Forrest Lynn scores the round 10-9 Fitch
Round 2 — Fitch goes for a single but Saunders avoids by holding the fence. Fitch holds Saunders against the cage and lifts and slams him. Full guard and Fitch moving him to the cage. More grinding from Fitch. Three minutes in and Fitch is doing just enough to avoid a standup. Fitch landing some elbows. Crowd booing. And it's stood up. Bad standup there. Saunders rushes in and right back into a clinch with his back against the cage. Fitch with a headlock as the round ends.
Matt Bishop scores the round 10-8 Fitch
Neil Wagner scores the round 10-9 Fitch
Forrest Lynn scores the round 10-9 Fitch
Round 3 — Fitch with some good strikes to start the round. Nice leg kick by Fitch. Clinch, two knees and a takedown attempt for Fitch against the cage. Saunders looking for a kimura but no dice. Standing clinch against the cage and they're broken up. Fitch unloads and sends Saunders into the cage. Fitch halfway on his back halfway through the round. Inside uppercut lands and Saunders finally escapes having his back against the cage but is immediately taken back down. Nice elbow lands for Fitch. Fitch opening up with ground and pound into half guard. Fitch finishes strong, his best effort of the fight.
Matt Bishop scores the round 10-8 Fitch (30-25 Fitch)
Neil Wagner scores the round 10-9 Fitch (30-27 Fitch)
Forrest Lynn scores the round 10-9 Fitch (30-27 Fitch)
Official decision: Jon Fitch d. Ben Saunders (Unanimous decision/30-27x3)
Lightweight bout
Kurt Pellegrino vs. Fabricio Camoes
Round 1 — Camoes goes for a takedown early but Pellegrino defends. More action pushed against the cage. Camoes with an armdrag takedown and he gets Pellegrino's back. Pellegrino now is standing. Much like Diego Sanchez/John Alessio. Camoes might have it. Still standing and Pellegrino drops him on his head and might've hurt him. Pellegrino takes his back and gets mount briefly. Pellegrino on top in half guard. Triangle into an omaplata for Camoes. Wild fight so far and we're barely more than halfway through. Pellegrino gets up and is now in side control. Elbow. D'Arce Choke for Camoes but Pellegrino escapes and is on his back. Camoes rolls. Full guard. Nice elbow for Pellegrino. More elbows. Pellegrino in half-guard. Ends the round.
Matt Bishop scores the round 10-9 Pellegrino
Neil Wagner scores the round 10-9 Pellegrino
Forrest Lynn scores the round 10-9 Pellegrino
Round 2 — Pellegrino gets his back briefly. They break. Camoes comes in swinging wildly and gets taken down. Elbows for Pellegrino. And Pellegrino gets mount with three minutes to go. Camoes tries to push him off. Camoes gets out to half-guard. Small scramble and Pellegrino pushes him against the cage. Standing now and Pellegrino goes for a knee and Camoes tries to catch it into a takedown but Pellegrino thwarts it. Pellegrino takes his back and instantly locks in a rear-naked choke. Camoes gives it a few seconds and taps.
Official decision: Kurt Pellegrino d. Fabricio Camoes (Submission/Rear-Naked Choke) R2 4:20
Interim Heavyweight Championship
Frank Mir vs. Shane Carwin
Round 1 — Feeling out process to start. Nothing landed through 35 seconds. Carwin pushes Mir against the cage. Clinch. Carwin looking for a takedown, but not hard. Knees to the knee by Carwin. Short punches for Carwin. Referee asks for action and he breaks it up. They trade and they both crack each other. This already is the longest fight of Carwin's career. Back into a clinch against the cage. Knee to the midsection by Mir. Carwin jackhammers Mir with several punches and Mir drops. Carwin flattens him out and keeps raining down blows and it's all over. Referee gave Mir plenty of chances.
Official decision: Shane Carwin d. Frank Mir (KO/Punches) R1 3:48
Welterweight Championship
Georges St-Pierre vs. Dan Hardy
Round 1 — St-Pierre with a takedown 25 seconds in. Half-guard and into full guard. Rubber guard for Hardy but he quickly gives it up and into half-guard. GSP works into side control and Hardy gets to his feet but GSP takes his back with both hooks in. Bad spot for Hardy. GSP tries to change it into an armbar but Hardy escapes and takes top position for about two seconds before St-Pierre gets up and immediately takes him back down. Crowd gets going with the soccer chants for GSP. St-Pierre mounts with 90 seconds left. Hardy gives up his back and partially stands but GSP is too high. GSP recovers and gets his back with hooks with 50 seconds left. Hardy goes to move but GSP right away moves it to an armbar and cranks it big time but Hardy escapes. Time expires.
Matt Bishop scores the round 10-8 St-Pierre
Neil Wagner scores the round 10-9 St-Pierre
Forrest Lynn scores the round 10-9 St-Pierre
Round 2 — Inside leg kick for St-Pierre. They bounce around for a bit until GSP just swoops in for a single leg. Side control for St-Pierre. GSP working Hardy's body. They scramble and Hardy ends up on top. GSP gets up. 90 seconds left now. Hardy lands a right. Two-punch combo for GSP connects. Superman punch for GSP . He drives in and takes Hardy down again. Round ends with GSP on top.
Matt Bishop scores the round 10-9 St-Pierre
Neil Wagner scores the round 10-9 St-Pierre
Forrest Lynn scores the round 10-9 St-Pierre
Round 3 — St-Pierre ducks a Hardy hook and takes him right down. Half-guard. Back into full. GSP stacking Hardy up and throwing punches and elbows. Hardy throws up a triangle but GSP just uses it to pass. GSP working for a kimura with 1:50 to go. Hardy slips it and GSP works on the other side. Hardy stands but is just taken right back now. Side control. Hardy is breathing heavily at this point. GSP takes his back but is too high again. 15 seconds left. GSP turns it into a leglock and just overtakes Hardy as the buzzer sounds.
Matt Bishop scores the round 10-9 St-Pierre
Neil Wagner scores the round 10-9 St-Pierre
Forrest Lynn scores the round 10-9 St-Pierre
Round 4 — Another Hardy swing and miss, another GSP takedown and mount. Hardy rolls and gives up his back and to his feet but GSP drives him right back down. GSP now in Hardy's full guard. Posturing up and throwing shots. Hardy stacked up. He flips and GSP is in side control. GSP locks up a kimura. Hardy is fighting it but GSP is really cranking it to get the tap. Hardy showing toughness here but he is not in a good position. The arm slips free but Hardy does not look in good shape. 40 seconds left now and GSP in side control. In the final seconds, St-Pierre spins for a kneebar but Hardy defends.
Matt Bishop scores the round 10-8 St-Pierre
Neil Wagner scores the round 10-9 St-Pierre
Forrest Lynn scores the round 10-8 St-Pierre
Round 5 — GSP lands a couple shots on the feet and then takes Hardy down again. St-Pierre with back control landing knees to the body. He flips Hardy back around into side control. GSP locks in another kimura but gives it up. GSP just working Hardy over. Kimura again but can't lock it down. Hardy tries to roll but GSP just rolls him back to where he was. GSP slams Hardy with 26 seconds left. In full guard
Matt Bishop scores the round 10-9 St-Pierre (50-43 St-Pierre)
Neil Wagner scores the round 10-9 St-Pierre (50-45 St-Pierre)
Forrest Lynn scores the round 10-9 St-Pierre (50-44 St-Pierre)
Official decision: Georges St-Pierre d. Dan Hardy (Unanimous decision/50-43, 50-44, 50-45/Retains UFC Welterweight Championship)
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I’ll more than likely be here fellas….giving my expert analysis..lol
by Charles Walker on Mar 27, 2010 11:31 AM EDT reply actions
I'll be participating from the RallyPoint Bar and Grill!
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by Kelvin Hunt on Mar 27, 2010 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions
I’ll be around for this one. Can’t wait :)
wanderlei ::: shogun ::: bj penn ::: fedor ::: mir
by cauliflower_ears on Mar 27, 2010 1:58 PM EDT reply actions
My final pre-show thoughts
Is cardio a factor? Carwin vs Mir probably won’t matter. Mir’s extra weight will be bad long-run, but I see this fight ending within 10min one way or another. It WILL matter in GSP vs Hardy, because as Hardy gets more tired he’s going to be more susceptible to subs and getting bullied on the ground. I still think if Carwin shows the striking defence he has in the past, he’s gonna go down fast, then get finished with a sub.
Rory Markham weighing in at 177 may be bad news for Diaz. Diaz didn’t look like he cut an ounce, and with Markham soaking the water weight back, he’s probably going to be well north of 185. Diaz has awful wrestling with the dudes at 155, and now he’ll essentially be fighting a middlweight.
Lastly, this will easily be the highest profile ass-whupping that Ben Saunders has endured. Big ups for taking the fight B, but as much as people speak to the contrary loses do in fact matter.
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I won’t be able to comment on the show as it’s going on, as I actually plan on seeing it on the big screen. That’s right, I’ll be at a movie theatre in Orlando to watch UFC’s debut in this format. Sure, I could drive a shorter amount of miles to see it at a bar (and enjoy a cerveza or two) and it’ll be cheaper than 20 bucks plus concessions, but I’ll at least have comfy seats, a great image to look at, and while I doubt too many people will be intoxicated by the time they enter the alcohol-free building, it should still be a lively crowd. I should be able to comment on how that experience was in the LOR post-show thread late tonight.
Please do!
We’ve been pretty interested in how that stuff works in a theater, in terms of presentation and atmosphere!
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Sure can do.
I hope there’s no glitches for this first time affair, or if there is, it’s only real minor stuff. I mean, the only time I’ve seen a sporting event at a movie theatre was back in early ‘09 when some joints were showing the BCS Championship Game (that’s the biggest college football game of the year, Neil) in 3D. I had to make a long drive to south of Tampa to watch that, but I enjoyed the experience, despite a few glitches. The biggest one of which was that you had to turn your glasses upside down in order for the 3D to work properly! I hope there’s no problem like that at tonight’s showing.
by Blair Russell on Mar 27, 2010 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Yo
this 20ft screen is off tha damn heezy!!!
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haha
I’m still trying to recover from last night….I’ve had like 7 hrs of sleep in the past 48 hrs.
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THANK YOU RICK
Much appreciated! You are nice!
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by cosmosherry on Mar 27, 2010 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
LOLOL
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by Kelvin Hunt on Mar 27, 2010 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
he held that shit too long though...good lawd
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by Kelvin Hunt on Mar 27, 2010 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Over/Under on how man times Mir mentions the name Brock Lesnar in the post-fight interview if he wins tonight: 6
over...lol
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by Kelvin Hunt on Mar 27, 2010 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Y’all missing these good chicken wings :P
by Charles Walker on Mar 27, 2010 10:12 PM EDT reply actions
mention my impeccable picks on your show
by Charles Walker on Mar 27, 2010 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I would, but I think my impeccable picks are fairly peccable
by Charles Walker on Mar 27, 2010 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions
-200 points for Killa B coming out to wack Game!
by Charles Walker on Mar 27, 2010 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Sunder’s has a style that will allow Fitch to get dominate position
by Erich Vowell on Mar 27, 2010 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Rick I heard you got blood all over your notepad
by Erich Vowell on Mar 27, 2010 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey
he got half guard… for a little while
by Erich Vowell on Mar 27, 2010 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions
does any one have a link for the fight , i really could not order it of payperview and would greatly appreciate it….
you are not missing anything in the first two fights….if it keeps up….I’mma be sleep
by Charles Walker on Mar 27, 2010 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
What?
Jim Miller vs. Mark Bocek was good
by Erich Vowell on Mar 27, 2010 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't lie to yourself.
It was absolutely awful.
by Forrest Lynn on Mar 27, 2010 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I just woke up..
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by Kelvin Hunt on Mar 27, 2010 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions
lol
It wasen’t unwatchable. I would watch that fight again. Fitch satyed in guard and half guard and pounded on Sunders. He looked better in this fight then in the Perice fight
by Erich Vowell on Mar 27, 2010 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions
You would not watch that again.
Don’t lie.
by Forrest Lynn on Mar 27, 2010 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Not an entertaining fight at all. Still, 21-1 in his last 22 (12-1 in the UFC). Welterweights that criticize him, just remember what they say in football when fans complain about running up the score: If you don’t like what you see, do something about it.
Maybe he should do something about it.
Like learning to pass guard or develop a punching arsenal. Screw Jon Fitch.
by Forrest Lynn on Mar 27, 2010 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Kelvin, forgot to mention this yesterday after intermission. Best moment of the night when Hermes Franca was at the bar I overheard this bit of awkwardness as the music blared loudly:
Hermes Franca: (in strong Brazilian accent) I’d like a rum and coke.
Lady with thick Southern accent: A WHATTTT???
Heremes Franca: Rum and coke, please.
Lady with thisck Southern accent: I can’t understand ye!!!!
Hermes and company just walk away laughing.
Good times!
just went and took a shower, knew I wouldn’t miss much
by Charles Walker on Mar 27, 2010 11:13 PM EDT reply actions
That doesn’t sound like a heavyweight fight at all
by Erich Vowell on Mar 27, 2010 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions
this is just my opinion but underwhelming so far
by Charles Walker on Mar 27, 2010 11:20 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah, but it’s time for the meat and potatoes right now.
by Matt Bishop on Mar 27, 2010 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions
gilzy in the house bizzles and drunk haha
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Michael Bluth: Could it be love?
Gob Bluth: I know what an erection feels like, Michael. No, it’s the opposite. It’s... it’s like my heart is getting hard.
wat up lol
"No, no- we've got to sacrifice the whole virgin thing. Instead we hand out rubbers that say 'We Salute George Michael' " ~ Gob Bluth
Michael Bluth: Could it be love?
Gob Bluth: I know what an erection feels like, Michael. No, it’s the opposite. It’s... it’s like my heart is getting hard.
by RearNakedPoke on Mar 27, 2010 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions
haha just bcaptained the ucc squash intervarsities team to the gold baby!!!!!!! went out drinking and missed all the fights ahaha cos i 4got the clock went forward…. wups!!!
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Michael Bluth: Could it be love?
Gob Bluth: I know what an erection feels like, Michael. No, it’s the opposite. It’s... it’s like my heart is getting hard.
by RearNakedPoke on Mar 27, 2010 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions
mir by rape in the first lol
"No, no- we've got to sacrifice the whole virgin thing. Instead we hand out rubbers that say 'We Salute George Michael' " ~ Gob Bluth
Michael Bluth: Could it be love?
Gob Bluth: I know what an erection feels like, Michael. No, it’s the opposite. It’s... it’s like my heart is getting hard.
just like my NCAA tourney picks……….I’M AN IDIOT
by Charles Walker on Mar 27, 2010 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I picked Carwin too. Wow grat job in the clich by Carwin
by Erich Vowell on Mar 27, 2010 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions
fuck. my parlay…..
"No, no- we've got to sacrifice the whole virgin thing. Instead we hand out rubbers that say 'We Salute George Michael' " ~ Gob Bluth
Michael Bluth: Could it be love?
Gob Bluth: I know what an erection feels like, Michael. No, it’s the opposite. It’s... it’s like my heart is getting hard.
the ;ast time i ever go against my own intuition… wtf
freaked….
"No, no- we've got to sacrifice the whole virgin thing. Instead we hand out rubbers that say 'We Salute George Michael' " ~ Gob Bluth
Michael Bluth: Could it be love?
Gob Bluth: I know what an erection feels like, Michael. No, it’s the opposite. It’s... it’s like my heart is getting hard.
by RearNakedPoke on Mar 27, 2010 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions
i got it :)
"No, no- we've got to sacrifice the whole virgin thing. Instead we hand out rubbers that say 'We Salute George Michael' " ~ Gob Bluth
Michael Bluth: Could it be love?
Gob Bluth: I know what an erection feels like, Michael. No, it’s the opposite. It’s... it’s like my heart is getting hard.
by RearNakedPoke on Mar 27, 2010 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions
DAMN
Carwin destroyed Mir….smh.
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by Kelvin Hunt on Mar 27, 2010 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions
so happy mir got cracked…. so sad it cost me :(
"No, no- we've got to sacrifice the whole virgin thing. Instead we hand out rubbers that say 'We Salute George Michael' " ~ Gob Bluth
Michael Bluth: Could it be love?
Gob Bluth: I know what an erection feels like, Michael. No, it’s the opposite. It’s... it’s like my heart is getting hard.
me too….he gonna make me bust out my CD
by Charles Walker on Mar 27, 2010 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions
thought this was over, I was about to be pissed
by Charles Walker on Mar 28, 2010 12:02 AM EDT reply actions
submission round 4 PLEASE…I need the points!
by Charles Walker on Mar 28, 2010 12:16 AM EDT reply actions
submission round 4 PLEASE…I need the points!
by Charles Walker on Mar 28, 2010 12:17 AM EDT reply actions
Which were there more of in this fight? Dan Hardy landed strikes or GSP kimura attempts that torqued the limb of his opponent?
damn
that was dominant
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by Kelvin Hunt on Mar 28, 2010 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions
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