Bellator MMA: A New Era

Griffo · December 26, 2014

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Originally created to target the Hispanic demographic, Bellator has grown into the #2 promotion in the U.S. and arguably the world. Bellator has recently undergone big changes with founder Bjorn Rebney being ousted in favor of Scott Coker.

Current Champions

Heavyweight

Vitaly Minakov

def Alexander Volkov (Bellator MMA 108)

def Cheick Kongo (Bellator MMA 115)

Light Heavyweight

Emanuel Newton

def Attila Vegh (Bellator MMA 113)

def Joey Beltran (Bellator MMA 124)

def Linton Vassell (Bellator MMA 130)

def Liam McGeary (Bellator MMA 134)

Middleweight

Brandon Halsey

def Alexander Shlemenko (Bellator MMA 126)

Welterweight

Douglas Lima

def Rick Hawn (Bellator MMA 117)

def Paul Daley (Bellator MMA 134)

Lightweight

Will Brooks

def Michael Chandler (Bellator MMA 131)

Featherweight

Patricio Freire

def Pat Curran (Bellator MMA 123)

def Daniel Straus (Bellator MMA 132)

Bantamweight

Marcos Galvao

def Joe Warren (Bellator MMA 135)

Griffo · December 26, 2014

Bellator MMA 132: Freire vs. Straus II

Saturday, Week 2 of January 2015 in California

Main Card

Bellator MMA Featherweight Title Bout

Patricio Freire vs. Daniel Straus

Welterweight Bout

Marius Zaromskis vs. Fernando Gonzalez

Light Heavyweight Bout

Houston Alexander vs. Virgil Zwicker

Featherweight Bout

Georgi Karakhanyan vs. Bubba Jenkins

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Preliminary Card

Heavyweight Bout

Raphael Butler vs. Mike Wessel

Light Heavyweight Bout

Ray Sloan vs. Mike Mucitelli

Featherweight Bout

Scott Cleve vs. Treston Thomison

rodrigoviolim · December 26, 2014

Main Card

Bellator MMA Featherweight Title Bout

Patricio Freire vs. Daniel Straus

Welterweight Bout

Marius Zaromskis vs. Fernando Gonzalez

Light Heavyweight Bout

Houston Alexander vs. Virgil Zwicker

Featherweight Bout

Georgi Karakhanyan vs. Bubba Jenkins

Preliminary Card

Heavyweight Bout

Raphael Butler vs. Mike Wessel

Light Heavyweight Bout

Ray Sloan vs. Mike Mucitelli

Featherweight Bout

Scott Cleve vs. Treston Thomison

Tag01 · December 26, 2014

My picks

Main Card

Bellator MMA Featherweight Title Bout

Patricio Freire vs. Daniel Straus

Welterweight Bout

Marius Zaromskis vs. Fernando Gonzalez

Light Heavyweight Bout

Houston Alexander vs. Virgil Zwicker

Featherweight Bout

Georgi Karakhanyan vs. Bubba Jenkins

Preliminary Card

Heavyweight Bout

Raphael Butler vs. Mike Wessel

Light Heavyweight Bout

Ray Sloan vs. Mike Mucitelli

Featherweight Bout

Scott Cleve vs. Treston Thomison

Munit · December 27, 2014

Bellator MMA Featherweight Title Bout

Patricio Freire vs. Daniel Straus

Welterweight Bout

Marius Zaromskis vs. Fernando Gonzalez

Light Heavyweight Bout

Houston Alexander vs. Virgil Zwicker

Featherweight Bout

Georgi Karakhanyan vs. Bubba Jenkins

Preliminary Card

Heavyweight Bout

Raphael Butler vs. Mike Wessel

Light Heavyweight Bout

Ray Sloan vs. Mike Mucitelli

Featherweight Bout

Scott Cleve vs. Treston Thomison

Griffo · December 27, 2014

Bellator MMA 132: Freire vs. Straus II

Saturday, Week 2 of January 2015 in California

Main Card

Bellator MMA Featherweight Title Bout

Patricio Freire beat Daniel Straus by TKO (Strikes) in 4:58 of Round 1 to retain the Bellator MMA Featherweight Title

Welterweight Bout

Marius Zaromskis beat Fernando Gonzalez by Knock Out (Punch) in 2:12 of Round 2

Light Heavyweight Bout

Houston Alexander beat Virgil Zwicker by Knock Out (Punch) in 4:33 of Round 1

Featherweight Bout

Bubba Jenkins beat Georgi Karakhanyan by Unanimous Decision

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Preliminary Card

Heavyweight Bout

Mike Wessel beat Raphael Butler by Knock Out (Punch) in 2:33 of Round 3

Light Heavyweight Bout

Mike Mucitelli beat Ray Sloan by Unanimous Decision

Featherweight Bout

Scott Cleve beat Treston Thomison by TKO (Strikes) in 1:14 of Round 1

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Bonus Awards

Fight Of The Night: Patricio Freire vs. Daniel Straus

Knockout Of The Night: Houston Alexander

Submission Of The Night: N/A

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Post-Fight Press Conference Summary

Patricio Freire sustained a hand injury during his fight and is expected to be out for four months

Marius Zaromskis suffered an injury to his knee and will be out for around two months

Houston Alexander stated he would be looking to be matched up against a name opponent in his next bout

After his victory, Bubba Jenkins feels like he is one or two wins away from a title shot

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Roster Movements

Raphael Butler & Treston Thomison have been released by Bellator MMA

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Predictions

Munit - 85.7% (6/7)

Tag01 - 85.7% (6/7)

rodrigoviolim - 71.4% (5/7)

Griffo · December 27, 2014

Bellator MMA Close Women’s Division

Only five months after opening it, Bellator MMA has announced that it will be closing its Women’s Featherweight division. “We were unable to secure enough fighters to make a legitimate division.” said Bellator MMA CEO Scott Coker. “In the future, if the opportunity to create a women’s division arises, we will jump at the chance.” he added.

It has been rumoured that it was Bellator’s inability to sign either Cristiane Justino or Gina Carano which saw the company change its minds on the division, with either fighter capable of being a major draw. Marloes Coenen and Julia Budd, who previously competed in the division, have already been signed by Invicta FC, with Budd expected to fight on Invicta’s next fight card.

The next event for Bellator MMA will see dangerous striker Melvin Manhoef face former Bellator Middleweight champion Alexander Shlemenko in California.

Griffo · December 27, 2014

Bellator MMA 133: Manhoef vs. Shlemenko

Saturday, Week 3 of February 2015 in California

Main Card

Middleweight Bout

Melvin Manhoef vs. Alexander Shlemenko

Featherweight Bout

Pat Curran vs. Daniel Weichel

Middleweight Bout

Francis Carmont vs. Brennan Ward

Heavyweight Bout

Blagoi Ivanov vs. Vinicius Queiroz

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Preliminary Card

Heavyweight Bout

Josh Diekmann vs. Nick Rossborough

Welterweight Bout

Chris Honeycutt vs. Cole Williams

Bantamweight Bout

Ed West vs. Shawn Bunch

CageRage · December 27, 2014

Main Card

Middleweight Bout

Melvin Manhoef vs. Alexander Shlemenko

Featherweight Bout

Pat Curran vs. Daniel Weichel

Middleweight Bout

Francis Carmont vs. Brennan Ward

Heavyweight Bout

Blagoi Ivanov vs. Vinicius Queiroz

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Preliminary Card

Heavyweight Bout

Josh Diekmann vs. Nick Rossborough

Welterweight Bout

Chris Honeycutt vs. Cole Williams

Bantamweight Bout

Ed West vs. Shawn Bunch

rodrigoviolim · December 27, 2014

Main Card

Middleweight Bout

Melvin Manhoef vs. Alexander Shlemenko

Featherweight Bout

Pat Curran vs. Daniel Weichel

Middleweight Bout

Francis Carmont vs. Brennan Ward

Heavyweight Bout

Blagoi Ivanov vs. Vinicius Queiroz

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Preliminary Card

Heavyweight Bout

Josh Diekmann vs. Nick Rossborough

Welterweight Bout

Chris Honeycutt vs. Cole Williams

Bantamweight Bout

Ed West vs. Shawn Bunch

Tag01 · December 27, 2014

Main Card

Middleweight Bout

Melvin Manhoef vs. Alexander Shlemenko

Featherweight Bout

Pat Curran vs. Daniel Weichel

Middleweight Bout

Francis Carmont vs. Brennan Ward

Heavyweight Bout

Blagoi Ivanov vs. Vinicius Queiroz

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Preliminary Card

Heavyweight Bout

Josh Diekmann vs. Nick Rossborough

Welterweight Bout

Chris Honeycuttvs. Cole Williams

Bantamweight Bout

Ed West vs. Shawn Bunch

Griffo · December 28, 2014

Bellator MMA 133: Manhoef vs. Shlemenko

Saturday, Week 3 of February 2015 in California

Main Card

Middleweight Bout

Alexander Shlemenko beat Melvin Manhoef by Knock Out (Punch) in 0:27 of Round 2

Featherweight Bout

Pat Curran beat Daniel Weichel by Unanimous Decision

Middleweight Bout

Francis Carmont beat Brennan Ward by Knock Out (Punch) in 3:00 of Round 2

Heavyweight Bout

Blagoi Ivanov beat Vinicius Queiroz by Unanimous Decision

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Preliminary Card

Heavyweight Bout

Nick Rossborough beat Josh Diekmann by Unanimous Decision

Welterweight Bout

Chris Honeycutt beat Cole Williams by Unanimous Decision

Bantamweight Bout

Shawn Bunch beat Ed West by TKO (Strikes) in 4:29 of Round 1

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Bonus Awards

Fight Of The Night: Alexander Shlemenko vs. Melvin Manhoef

Knockout Of The Night: Francis Carmont

Submission Of The Night: N/A

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Post-Fight Press Conference Summary

Despite recent setbacks, Alexander Shlemenko said he aims to return the top of the Bellator MMA Middleweight division

Pat Curran said he will work harder than ever in a bid to hold the Bellator MMA Featherweight Title once again

After making his Bellator MMA debut, Francis Carmont was pleased with his performance and hopes to make an impact in the organisation

Blagoi Ivanov said he was looking to make up for lost time in his career and is looking to stay active in 2015

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Roster Movements

Brennan Ward, Ed West & Vinicius Queiroz have been released by Bellator MMA

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Predictions

Tag01 - 92.9% (13/14)

Munit - 85.7% (6/7)

rodrigoviolim - 71.4% (10/14)

CageRage - 57.1% (4/7)

Griffo · December 28, 2014

Bellator MMA 134: Lima vs. Daley

Saturday, Week 2 of March 2015 in Connecticut

Main Card

Bellator MMA Welterweight Title Bout

Douglas Lima vs. Paul Daley

Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Title Bout

Emanuel Newton vs. Liam McGeary

Heavyweight Bout

James Thompson vs. Bobby Lashley

Light Heavyweight Bout

Linton Vassell vs. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou

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Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout

Michael Page vs. Herman Terrado

Middleweight Bout

Eugene Fadiora vs. Perry Filkins

Welterweight Bout

Mark Scanlon vs. Victor Moreno

LeBlancX · December 28, 2014

Main Card

Bellator MMA Welterweight Title Bout

Douglas Lima vs. Paul Daley

Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Title Bout

Emanuel Newton vs. Liam McGeary

Heavyweight Bout

James Thompson vs. Bobby Lashley

Light Heavyweight Bout

Linton Vassell vs. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou

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Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout

Michael Page vs. Herman Terrado

Middleweight Bout

Eugene Fadiora vs. Perry Filkins

Welterweight Bout

Mark Scanlon vs. Victor Moreno

CageRage · December 28, 2014

Main Card

Bellator MMA Welterweight Title Bout

Douglas Lima vs. Paul Daley

Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Title Bout

Emanuel Newton vs. Liam McGeary

Heavyweight Bout

James Thompson vs. Bobby Lashley

Light Heavyweight Bout

Linton Vassell vs. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou

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Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout

Michael Page vs. Herman Terrado

Middleweight Bout

Eugene Fadiora vs. Perry Filkins

Welterweight Bout

Mark Scanlon vs. Victor Moreno

Tag01 · December 28, 2014

Main Card

Bellator MMA Welterweight Title Bout

Douglas Lima vs. Paul Daley

Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Title Bout

Emanuel Newton vs. Liam McGeary

Heavyweight Bout

James Thompson vs. Bobby Lashley

Light Heavyweight Bout

Linton Vassell vs. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou

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Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout

Michael Page vs. Herman Terrado

Middleweight Bout

Eugene Fadiora vs. Perry Filkins

Welterweight Bout

Mark Scanlon vs. Victor Moreno

Griffo · December 29, 2014

Bellator MMA 134: Lima vs. Daley

Saturday, Week 2 of March 2015 in Connecticut

Main Card

Bellator MMA Welterweight Title Bout

Douglas Lima beat Paul Daley by Unanimous Decision to retain the Bellator MMA Welterweight Title

Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Title Bout

Emanuel Newton defeated Liam McGeary by Unanimous Decision to retain the Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Title

Heavyweight Bout

Bobby Lashley beat James Thompson by TKO (Strikes) in 4:07 of Round 1

Light Heavyweight Bout

Linton Vassell beat Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou by TKO (Strikes) in 0:42 of Round 2

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Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout

Michael Page beat Herman Terrado by Knock Out (Punch) in 2:20 of Round 1

Middleweight Bout

Perry Filkins beat Eugene Fadiora by TKO (Strikes) in 2:39 of Round 2

Welterweight Bout

Mark Scanlon beat Victor Moreno by Unanimous Decision

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Bonus Awards

Fight Of The Night: Linton Vassell vs. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou

Knockout Of The Night: Michael Page

Submission Of The Night: N/A

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Post-Fight Press Conference Summary

Douglas Lima was pleased with his performance but was disappointed he didn’t finish the fight

After defending his title, Emanuel Newton said he aimed to finish clearing the Light Heavyweight division

Bobby Lashley said he wants to test himself and fight the best fighters in the Heavyweight division

Linton Vassell plans to work his way back into title contention

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Roster Movements

N/A

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Predictions

Munit - 85.7% (6/7)

Tag01 - 81% (17/21)

rodrigoviolim - 71.4% (10/14)

CageRage - 64.3% (9/14)

LeBlancX - 57.1% (4/7)

Griffo · December 29, 2014

Bellator Announce Second Pay-Per-View Event

Bellator is returning the pay-per-view with Bellator MMA 136 set to be headlined by a Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Title Fight between Emanuel Newton and Tito Ortiz on the 9th of May 2015. It was also announced that Cheick Kongo and Muhammed Lawal are also set to fight on the main card, with their opponents yet to be named.

Emanuel Newton who is fresh off a decision victory against Liam McGeary at Bellator MMA 134, accepted the fight with a short turn around after coming out unscathed. “Tito is one of the biggest names in MMA, I expect him to talk a lot leading up to the fight, my job is to win the fight.” said Newton.

After defeating Stephan Bonnar at Bellator 131, Tito Ortiz is set to try and win the Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Title, thirteen years after he last defended the UFC Light Heavyweight Title. “Emanuel Newton is the most established champion in Bellator, I plan on beating him and adding to my legacy in this sport.” said Tito. “I don’t see him being able to stop me from taking him down and punishing him.” he added.

The company’s next event, Bellator MMA 135 sees the Bellator Bantamweight Title on the line when Joe Warren meets Marcos Galvao on the 4th of April 2015.

Griffo · December 29, 2014

Bellator MMA 135: Warren vs. Galvao

Saturday, Week 1 of April 2015 in Oklahoma

Main Card

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Title Bout

Joe Warren vs. Marcos Galvao

Bantamweight Bout

Eduardo Dantas vs. Mike Richman

Middleweight Bout

James Irvin vs. Doug Marshall

Middleweight Bout

Bubba McDaniel vs. Gary Tapusoa

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Preliminary Card

Light Heavyweight Bout

Dustin Jacoby vs. Austen Heidlage

Featherweight Bout

Darrion Caldwell vs. Jordan Parsons

Heavyweight Bout

Augusto Sakai vs. Javy Ayala

rodrigoviolim · December 29, 2014

Main Card

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Title Bout

Joe Warren vs. Marcos Galvao

Bantamweight Bout

Eduardo Dantas vs. Mike Richman

Middleweight Bout

James Irvin vs. Doug Marshall

Middleweight Bout

Bubba McDaniel vs. Gary Tapusoa

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Preliminary Card

Light Heavyweight Bout

Dustin Jacoby vs. Austen Heidlage

Featherweight Bout

Darrion Caldwell vs. Jordan Parsons

Heavyweight Bout

Augusto Sakai vs. Javy Ayala

Griffo · December 29, 2014

James Irvin Misses Weight

James Irvin who is scheduled to fight Doug Marshall in his retirement fight at Bellator MMA 135 has failed to make weight, weighing in six pounds over the weight limit.

“Missing weight by such a large amount is extremely unprofessional.” said Bellator CEO Scott Coker. “The fight will go ahead as scheduled with James Irvin giving twenty percent of his winnings to Doug Marshall.” he added.

CageRage · December 29, 2014

Main Card

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Title Bout

Joe Warren vs. Marcos Galvao

Bantamweight Bout

Eduardo Dantas vs. Mike Richman

Middleweight Bout

James Irvin vs. Doug Marshall

Middleweight Bout

Bubba McDaniel vs. Gary Tapusoa

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Preliminary Card

Light Heavyweight Bout

Dustin Jacoby vs. Austen Heidlage

Featherweight Bout

Darrion Caldwell vs. Jordan Parsons

Heavyweight Bout

Augusto Sakai vs. Javy Ayala

Griffo · December 29, 2014

Bellator MMA 135: Warren vs. Galvao

Saturday, Week 1 of April 2015 in Oklahoma

Main Card

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Title Bout

Marcos Galvao beat Joe Warren by Unanimous Decision to win the Bellator MMA Bantamweight Title

Bantamweight Bout

Eduardo Dantas beat Mike Richman by Unanimous Decision

Middleweight Bout

Doug Marshall beat James Irvin by Knock Out (Knee) in 2:12 of Round 1

Middleweight Bout

Bubba McDaniel beat Gary Tapusoa by TKO (Strikes) in 2:22 of Round 1

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Preliminary Card

Light Heavyweight Bout

Dustin Jacoby beat Austen Heidlage by Unanimous Decision

Featherweight Bout

Darrion Caldwell beat Jordan Parsons by TKO (Strikes) in 2:30 of Round 2

Heavyweight Bout

Augusto Sakai beat Javy Ayala by TKO (Strikes) in 1:13 of Round 3

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Bonus Awards

Fight Of The Night: Augusto Sakai vs. Javy Ayala

Knockout Of The Night: Doug Marshall

Submission Of The Night: N/A

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Post-Fight Press Conference Summary

Marcos Galvao said he was thrilled to claim the Bellator MMA Bantamweight Title

Eduardo Dantas plans to earn a shot at the Bellator MMA Bantamweight Title

After his victory, Doug Marshall said he was happy to finish his MMA career with a win

Bubba McDaniel was excited to get his first win for the organisation

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Roster Movements

Gary Tapusoa & James Irvin have been released by Bellator MMA

Doug Marshall has retired from MMA

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Predictions

Munit - 85.7% (6/7)

Tag01 - 81% (17/21)

rodrigoviolim - 71.4% (15/21)

CageRage - 66.7% (14/21)

LeBlancX - 57.1% (4/7)

Griffo · December 29, 2014

Brock Lesnar Signs With Bellator MMA

After being choosing not to re-sign with the WWE after his contact ran out on the 29th of March, Brock Lesnar has signed with Bellator MMA in a move which clearly establishes the company as a competitor to the UFC.

“I have had no signs of diverticulitis during my time with the WWE, I am back to prove that not only am I the biggest draw in the history of MMA, but also still a very dangerous individual.” said Lesnar. “My aim is to claim the Bellator MMA Heavyweight Title and destroy anyone who tries to take it from me.” he added.

“Signing Brock is incredible for the organisation, we are thrilled he has chosen to fight under the Bellator MMA banner.” said Bellator MMA CEO Scott Coker. “This will see us run roughly four pay-per-view events a year, with stars such as Brock Lesnar and Tito Ortiz headlining those events.” he added.

Griffo · December 30, 2014

Newton Injured, Lawal Set To Face Tito Ortiz At Bellator 136

Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Champion Emanuel Newton has injured his knee during his training camp in preparation for defending his title against Tito Ortiz at Bellator 136. Muhammed Lawal who scheduled to fight Tom DeBlass on the main card has been promoted to the main event with DeBlass removed from the card.

“Tito is a ghost from the past, haunting Bellator, I plan on doing some ghostbusting” said Lawal. “Once I get past Tito I plan on taking his title shot and getting revenge on Emanuel Newton.” he added.

“I have overcome biggest obstacles than a guy who walks around wearing a crown in my career.” said Ortiz. “Once I demolish him, I will continue on and make that title around Emanuel Newton’s waist mine.” he added.

The Bantamweight bout between LC Davis and Rafael Silva has been promoted from the preliminary card to the main card.

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