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• The MMA Hour - 370 - Tyron Woodley

  28-02-2017 23:54
  
  Tyron Woodley discusses his upcoming clash against Stephen Thompson at UFC 209.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 370 - Holly Holm

  28-02-2017 23:53
  
  Holly Holm will look back on her controversial loss to Germaine de Randamie earlier this month.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 370 - Khabib Nurmagomedov

  28-02-2017 23:51
  
  Khabib Nurmagomedov discusses his upcoming UFC 209 interim title fight.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 370 - Johny Hendricks

  28-02-2017 23:50
  
  Johny Hendricks will reflect on his win over Hector Lombard last Sunday night and discuss what's next.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 370 - Derrick Lewis

  28-02-2017 23:49
  
  Derrick Lewis will look back on his win over Travis Browne last week and talk about what is next for him.
  
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• Beneil Dariush on UFC 209 Co-Main Event: ‘I’m Picking Khabib’

  28-02-2017 23:49
  
  Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson will do battle next Saturday night (March 4). “The Eagle” vs. “El Cucuy” is going to be contested for the interim Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight title. The winner will likely meet 155-pound kingpin Conor McGregor in a unification bout later this year. No. 9 ranked UFC 155-pounder Beneil Dariush […]
  
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• The MMA Hour - 370 - Tom Lawlor

  28-02-2017 23:47
  
  Tom Lawlor discusses his recent USADA suspension and what's next.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 370 - Greg Hardy

  28-02-2017 23:45
  
  Greg Hardy discusses how his career is going in mixed martial arts.
  
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• UFC Confirms Alexander Gustafsson vs. Glover Teixeira For May 28 Event

  28-02-2017 22:59
  
  Alexander Gustafsson vs. Glover Teixeira has been made official. A few days ago, a report surfaced claiming that Gustafsson and Teixeira were set to do battle in Stockholm, Sweden on May 28. A venue was not confirmed at the time, but the report noted that the light heavyweight clash would be the main event. Today […]
  
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• Benson Henderson Pulls Back on Toothpick Use Out of Fear For His Son

  28-02-2017 22:19
  
  Benson Henderson is close to kicking his toothpick habit to the curb. The current Bellator lightweight is known for being a former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) title holder. He’s also known for holding a toothpick in his mouth while fighting. While Henderson has been “Smooth” when it comes to holding […]
  
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• NYSAC Denies Holly Holm’s Appeal of UFC 208 Loss to Germaine de Randamie

  28-02-2017 22:15 via sherdog.com
  
  If Holly Holm is to get a victory over Germaine de Randamie, it will have to be via rematch.
  
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• Tom Duquesnoy Makes UFC debut in Kansas City, Meets Patrick Williams

  28-02-2017 22:01
  
  French MMA prospect Tom Duquesnoy (14-1, 1NC) is the latest addition to the UFC Kansas City card. The former BAMMA two-division champion has been scheduled to face Patrick Williams (8-4) at the April event in Missouri, the UFC announced today. Duquesnoy, who has not lost a fight since 2013, served as both bantamweight and featherweight […]
  
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• UFC Fight Night 106: Bethe Correia Dodges Carnival in Brazil to Train

  28-02-2017 21:57
  
  Bethe Correia snubs the most Brazilian of festivities, the Carnaval Do Brasil, to take an alternative route to the gym. Correia meets Marion Reneau on March 11 at UFC Fight Night 106. The event will be broadcast from the Centro de Formacao Olimpica do Nordeste in Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil. posted a video in which she […]
  
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• Rashad Evans on Fighting at UFC 209: ‘It’s a Very Humbling Thing’

  28-02-2017 21:44
  
  Rashad Evans is just glad to be allowed to compete again. The former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight title holder was supposed to meet Tim Kennedy at the historic UFC 205 card inside Madison Square Garden in New York City. Evans was pulled from the event due to irregularities in his brain MRI scan. […]
  
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• Tom Duquesnoy to Make Octagon Debut vs. Patrick Williams at UFC on Fox 24

  28-02-2017 21:41 via sherdog.com
  
  Highly-touted French prospect Tom Duquesnoy will make his first Octagon foray against Patrick Williams at UFC on Fox 24.
  
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• Holly Holm’s UFC 208 Appeal Denied by NYSAC

  28-02-2017 21:39
  
  The drama surrounding the main event of UFC 208 is finally over, though it may not sit well with former UFC bantamweight champ Holly Holm. Holm, who lost a decision against Germaine de Randamie for the UFC’s inaugural women’s featherweight title, was victim of not one but two separate incidents involving strikes after the bell. […]
  
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• Top prospect Tom Duquesnoy to make UFC debut against Patrick Williams at UFC on FOX 24

  28-02-2017 21:30
  
  One of the top prospects in MMA is set for his UFC debut.
  French star Tom Duquesnoy will meet Patrick Williams at UFC on FOX 24 on April 14 in Kansas City, UFC France announced Tuesday morning.
  Duquesnoy (13-1, 1 NC) is a former BAMMA two-weight champion, much like Conor McGregor was in another European promotion, Cage Warriors. Duquesnoy, 23, held both the bantamweight and featherweight titles. The Lens, France native has only one loss in his MMA career, to UFC featherweight fighter Makwan Amir
  
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• Bantamweights John Dodson, Eddie Wineland Booked for UFC Fight Night 108

  28-02-2017 21:24 via sherdog.com
  
  John Dodson will meet Eddie Wineland in a bantamweight matchup at UFC Fight Night 108, promotion officials announced Tuesday.
  
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• Brad Pickett Talks Past, Present and Future Ahead of Farewell Bout

  28-02-2017 21:13
  
  Brad Pickett is a fighter known well and truly as a fan-favorite and will make his final appearance inside the Octagon in his hometown of London, England. “One Punch” recently spoke to WHOATV about his past, present and future in MMA. Pickett’s fun loving style and humorous nature have won him many fans in MMA. […]
  
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• Anthony Johnson Says Ryan Bader is ‘Just Irrelevant’

  28-02-2017 21:09
  
  Anthony Johnson isn’t counting on Ryan Bader to become an elite light heavyweight. “Rumble” is preparing for his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) 205-pound title rematch with champion Daniel Cormier on April 8 for UFC 210. The event will take place inside the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. While the title match is on the […]
  
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• NYSAC denies Holly Holm’s appeal of UFC 208 loss

  28-02-2017 20:45
  
  Germaine de Randamie is officially the UFC women’s featherweight champion.
  The New York State Athletic Commission has denied Holly Holm’s appeal of her controversial loss to de Randamie earlier this month in Brooklyn, N.Y, MMAFighting.com confirmed.
  “After a review of the video footage of the bout, the New York State Athletic Commission determined that there was no clear error or violation of statute or rule by Referee Todd Anderson,” an NYSAC official told MMAFighting.co
  
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• UFC 209: Tony Ferguson Asks Who Can Match His Style and Record

  28-02-2017 20:34
  
  Tony Ferguson will attempt to dispatch and jump the number 1 ranked UFC lightweight Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 209 on Saturday, March 4. Ferguson currently rides a nine-fight winning streak into this Saturday’s co-headline, interim lightweight championship bout against the dangerous Russian, Nurmagomedov. The fight promises to be one of the closest matchups in recent […]
  
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• UFC 209 Embedded, Episode 2: 'You made me call myself b*tch'

  28-02-2017 20:30
  
  In the latest episode of UFC 209 Embedded, Khabib Nurmagomedov has some fun with Daniel Cormier, Tony Ferguson goes for a late run, Stephen Thompson plays disc golf with his family, Tyron Woodley and Thompson do media, and more.
  
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• Former NFL Star Greg Hardy Sees MMA as a Chance to Turn His Life Around

  28-02-2017 20:09
  
  Former NFL star Greg Hardy is hoping that his move into Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) will act as a catalyst for turning his life around. The former Carolina Panthers defensive-liner has seen his fair share of trouble and turmoil. Domestic violence and drug charges have been instrumental in derailing his football career, but it is in […]
  
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• Stephen Thompson: ‘I Had to Walk Around Heavier For Tyron Woodley Rematch’

  28-02-2017 19:56
  
  Stephen Thompson has been bulking up for his title rematch against Tyron Woodley. “Wonderboy” is fighting Woodley this Saturday (March 4) for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight title. Woodley remained the 170-pound champion when his first bout with Thompson ended in a majority draw. If there’s one major takeaway Thompson had in his Nov. […]
  
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• Dodson vs. Wineland Announced For UFC Nashville

  28-02-2017 19:49
  
  A key bantamweight bout has been added to UFC Nashville. Former two-time flyweight title challenger John Dodson will face the resurgent Eddie Wineland at the April event, which is headlined by a featherweight bout between Cub Swanson and Artem Lobov. The UFC confirmed the addition of Dodson vs. Wineland Tuesday. Dodson (18-8) made his debut […]
  
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• Dustin Poirier Targeting Eddie Alvarez and Michael Chiesa

  28-02-2017 19:45
  
  Dustin Poirier is looking towards former lightweight word champion Eddie Alvarez or 155-pound former TUF winner Michael Chiesa.  Poirier is currently serving an indefinite medical suspension following his attritional victory over Jim Miller at UFC 208. “The Diamond” will be patient in his approach to returning to the octagon, but realises hard work is ahead. Poirier […]
  
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• UFC 209 Embedded (Ep. 2): Khabib Nurmagomedov Prepares With AKA

  28-02-2017 19:12
  
  The second episode of UFC 209 Embedded has arrived. On the first episode, interim lightweight title contender Khabib Nurmagomedov was greeted by a group of his loyal fans. “The Eagle” was surprised and looked happy seeing the fans chant, “Tony is in trouble.” Nurmagomedov is once again featured on the second episode, this time UFC […]
  
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• Floyd Mayweather Sr. Doesn’t Trust Conor McGregor in Boxing Ring

  28-02-2017 18:59
  
  Floyd Mayweather Sr.is wary that Conor McGregor may forget that he is not inside the octagon should the mooted boxing bout with his son materialize. Mayweather Sr. told FightHype recently that he would much prefer that Mayweather Jr. chose to rematch Manny Pacquiao in what would be his return to the ring, and more than likely, a 50th […]
  
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• Video: UFC 209 ‘Embedded’ Episode 2

  28-02-2017 18:49 via sherdog.com
  
  On Episode 2 of UFC 209 “Embedded,” Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson put in work just days ahead of Saturday's pay-per-view card.
  
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• Former UFC Fighter Paddy Holohan Clears Up SBG Departure

  28-02-2017 18:31
  
  SBG’s Holohan was a coach at the Dublin outfit’s Tallaght branch who departed the outfit last week without a personal explanation as to why. A “staffing issue” was confirmed to be the reason behind SBG Tallaght’s “Senior Management” announcement on the departure of the former UFC fighter, and in-house coach, Paddy Holohan. “The Hooligan” left his […]
  
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• Derrick Lewis aiming higher than the ‘black-on-black crime’ of a Francis Ngannou fight

  28-02-2017 18:00
  
  Derrick Lewis picked up a massive statement win at UFC Fight Night 105 when he battled back from adversity and scored a highlight-reel knockout over Travis Browne, cementing himself as a contender to watch in the UFC heavyweight division.The fight-ending finish followed a harrowing opening round that saw Lewis badly hurt to the body, and while most fighters would rather win cleanly than face the kind of danger Lewis overcame, “The Black Beast” is happy with the way things played out
  
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• Oscar De La Hoya: Conor McGregor Boxing is a Joke

  28-02-2017 17:52
  
  Oscar De La Hoya makes astounding claims that contradict statements previously made regarding Conor McGregor’s potential foray into boxing. De La Hoya is rightly regarded as one of the greatest boxers from the mid 90’s to mid-2000’s and has a resume of the highest calibre. An Olympic gold medallist for the U.S in Barcelona ’92, De La […]
  
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• Royce Gracie Talks About His Family’s Legacy, Women In MMA, Sex Before Fights

  28-02-2017 17:24
  
  MMA legend Royce Gracie will be Joe Buck’s guest on this week’s episode of “Undeniable.” During the hour-long interview, Buck and Gracie discuss the pressure that comes with having the last name of Gracie, and how the idea of the “Octagon” came to fruition. Gracie discusses these and a variety of other topics on this […]
  
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• Lando Vannata Will Be Cheering for Former Foe Tony Ferguson at UFC 209

  28-02-2017 17:15 via sherdog.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- After just two Octagon appearances, Lando Vannata is arguably one of the hottest commodities in the UFC’s lightweight division.
  
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• Gustafsson vs. Teixeira Official for UFC Stockholm; Three Other Bouts Added to May 28 Event

  28-02-2017 16:47 via sherdog.com
  
  A previously reported light heavyweight showdown between Alexander Gustafsson and Glover Teixeira has been confirmed as the headliner for UFC Fight Night in Stockholm on May 28.
  
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• UFC Signs Chinese Prospect Guan Wang, Debut Targeted for Singapore on June 17

  28-02-2017 16:37 via sherdog.com
  
  The Ultimate Fighting Championship has signed Guan Wang and is targeting the promotion’s June 17 date in Singapore for the Chinese prospect’s Octagon debut.
  
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• UFC Signs Top Chinese Fighter Wang Guan, To Debut in Singapore

  28-02-2017 16:19
  
  The UFC announced this week that is has signed “The Dongbei Tiger” Wang Guan to its featherweight division, suggesting a renewed push into the Asian MMA market dominated by promotions like ONE Championship and ROAD FC. Guan (15-1-1) is considered one of China’s top fighters, but curiously, has not competed since January of 2015. Having […]
  
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• Tyron Woodley Promises to “Shut Up Every Hater” Against “Wonderboy”

  28-02-2017 16:11
  
  Tyron Woodley may be the UFC welterweight champion of the world, but that does not mean that there are no points he has to prove. UFC 209’s main event sees the champ at 170 pounds, Tyron “The Chosen One” Woodley face off against Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada this […]
  
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• The rise and fall of the Blackzilians, MMA’s original refuge for the wayward

  28-02-2017 16:00
  
  The Blackzilians aren’t dead. Not according to the group’s original architect, Glenn Robinson, who built the first iteration of the South Florida “superteam” out of wayward fighters looking for a new beginning. Then again, nobody’s quite sure what the Blackzilians actually are anymore. Not even Robinson, the owner of Authentic Sports Management, who in early 2017 finds himself trying to visualize new mansions growing out of rubble.That’s because as of early Ja
  
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• Georges St-Pierre Calls “Wonderboy” The Best Striker He Has Ever Seen

  28-02-2017 15:45
  
  Georges St-Pierre spoke recently with the UFC about his good friend and “secret weapon” ahead of the “Wonderboy” vs Tyron Woodley rematch this Saturday. UFC 209’s main event sees both men pick up where they left off following the majority draw decision at UFC 205 in New York last year. A fight which has been […]
  
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• Trio of Bouts Added to UFC Stockholm

  28-02-2017 15:43
  
  The UFC’s return to Stockholm, Sweden this May is starting to take shape. The promotion, who had previously announced a headlining fight between Sweden’s own Alexander Gustafsson and Brazil’s Glover Teixeira, confirmed three new fights had been added to the card Tuesday. First on the docket, another Swede, Magnus Cedenblad (14-5) faces Chris Camozzi (24-12) […]
  
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• Three new bouts announced for UFC’s return to Stockholm

  28-02-2017 15:15
  
  The UFC will return to Stockholm, Sweden on May 28, and the promotion announced a trio of fights for the event.
  Headlined by top light heavyweights Alex Gustafsson vs. Glover Teixeira at the Ericsson Globe arena, UFC Fight Night: Stockholm will also feature Jack Hermansson vs. Alex Nicholson, Magnus Cedenblad vs. Chris Camozzi, and Damian Grabowski vs. Christian Colombo.
  Born in Sweden, Hermansson (14-3) looks to bounce back from his first UFC loss, a submission defeat to Cezar Ferreira that sna
  
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• Bellator 176: Rafael Carvalho vs. Melvin Manhoef Rematch For Title

  28-02-2017 15:12
  
  Promotion officials announce that Rafael Carvalho will meet Melvin Manhoef in the middleweight title main event of Bellator 176 on April 8 in Torino, Italy. Carvalho beat Manhoef by split decision first time around last May, in a decision which was disputed by some. Carvalho’s last defeat was in his professional MMA debut, all the […]
  
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• Roy Jones Jr. Reportedly to Meet UFC Regarding Anderson Silva Fight, Potentially on Mayweather vs. McGregor Bill

  28-02-2017 14:38
  
  Roy Jones Jr. states that he will meet UFC executives later this week to discuss fighting Anderson Silva, potentially on a prospective Mayweather vs. McGregor card. According to The Mac Life, the legendary boxer is scheduled to meet with the UFC in an attempt to broker a deal in fighting the fighter who many call the greatest […]
  
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• Greg Hardy talks MMA transition, regretful of past mistakes: ‘Now I’m nobody’

  28-02-2017 14:00
  
  Late last year, polarizing ex-NFL star Greg Hardy announced intentions to put his roller-coaster football career on hold in order to pursue a career in mixed martial arts.The decision was met with instant and widespread controversy, as Hardy’s Pro Bowl run as a defensive lineman was effectively derailed by domestic violence allegations that led to his departure from the Carolina Panthers and suspension for 10 games of the 2015 NFL season. A drug arrest on cocaine possession charges in Sept
  
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• Cub Swanson Clears up Confusion Over Headlining UFC Nashville Event

  28-02-2017 13:48
  
  Cub Swanson confirms that he will square off in the main event with unranked SBG Ireland fighter Artem “The Russian Hammer”. It had recently been reported that welterweights Demian Maia and Jorge Masvidal would go head to head at the event, in what would certainly look more like a headlining fight. Maia is potentially in […]
  
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• UFC 209 Cheat Sheet: All you need to know before Saturday

  28-02-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  See the fights live! Get your tix for UFC 209 hereThe first bout between welterweight champion Tyron Woodley and top contender Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson won Fight of the Night honors on arguably the most stacked card in history at UFC 205 this past November in New York City. Now they will do it again. Woodley and Thompson's first fight ended in a draw, so now the two welterweight rivals will meet again in the main event at UFC 209. Meanwhile, an interim lightweight champion will be crowned wh
  
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• Pedro hopes to extend perfect resume at UFC 209

  28-02-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Tyson Pedro of Australia celebrates his submission victory over Khalil Rountree in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Rod Laver Arena on November 27, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)" align="center" />In most families, wanting to be a UFC fighter makes you a rebel. Not so for Tyson Pedro, who fights Paul Craig this Saturday at UFC 209: Woodley vs. Thompson 2.Taking a desk job might have been the rebellious
  
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• Nurmagomedov ready for his moment at UFC 209

  28-02-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  See Nurmagomedov vs Ferguson live! Get your tix for UFC 209 hereIt’s easy to hear an athlete on the brink of competing for a championship say that the impending moment is the culmination of everything they have been working towards their entire career and pass it off as a tired sports cliché.Trying to win the big one – to reach the pinnacle of their chosen sport – is the goal of everyone that laces up a pair of sneakers, cleats or skates, so hearing them acknowledge as m
  
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