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UFC 297: Strickland vs. Du Plessis
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- Saturday 01.20.2024 at 06:30 PM ET
- U.S. Broadcast: Pay Per View | Prelims: ESPN
- Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Ownership: Endeavor
- Venue: Scotiabank Arena
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Enclosure: Octagon
- TV Announcers: Jon Anik, Dominick Cruz, Daniel Cormier
- Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
- Post-Fight Interviews: Daniel Cormier
- Ticket Revenue (live gate): $7,898,695
- Attendance: 18,559
- MMA Bouts: 12
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| Bout | Info | |
|---|---|---|
| Dricus Du Plessis defeats Sean Strickland via Decision, Split | 5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Raquel Pennington defeats Mayra Bueno Silva via Decision, Unanimous | 5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Neil Magny defeats Mike Malott via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound | 4:45 Round 3 of 3, 14:45 Total Bout Page | |
| Chris Curtis defeats Marc-André Barriault via Decision, Split | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Movsar Evloev defeats Arnold Allen via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Garrett Armfield defeats Brad Katona via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Sean Woodson defeats Charles Jourdain via Decision, Split | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Ramon Taveras defeats Serhiy Sidey via Decision, Split | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Gillian Robertson defeats Polyana Viana via KO/TKO, Ground Strikes From Back Mount | 3:12 Round 2 of 3, 8:12 Total Bout Page | |
| Sam Patterson defeats Yohan Lainesse via Submission, Rear Naked Choke | 2:03 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Jasmine Jasudavicius defeats Priscila Cachoeira via Submission, D'arce Choke | 4:21 Round 3 of 3, 14:21 Total Bout Page | |
| Jimmy Flick defeats Malcolm Gordon via Submission, Arm Triangle Choke | 1:17 Round 2 of 3, 6:17 Total Bout Page |
Responses Page 29
01.19.2024 | 10:50 AM ET
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 370 Points | Tied for 1102nd
Annnd Gordon 127.5
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
01.19.2024 | 10:55 AM ET
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 370 Points | Tied for 1102nd
Ramon taveras 4 pound miss
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
01.19.2024 | 11:02 AM ET
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 370 Points | Tied for 1102nd
Tavares didn't even try 😂
01.19.2024 | 11:04 AM ET
@ayy
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 365 Points | Tied for 1132nd
I'm with you, she's bad, but so is the entire division in general. It needs all the help it can get and at least she's a power puncher who has a chance to finish fights. I'm by no means comparing Cachoeira to her but look at MBS. The 4 fight win streak she was on alone put her in line for a title shot the division is so bad, but the last 3 being finishes was the icing on the cake for that conversation. This division is absurdly boring and should welcome anyone who has even a moderate chance of finishing a fight IMO. I'm not saying she'd get very far but she'd at least be a warm body to help keep the division moving.
01.19.2024 | 11:13 AM ET
Predictions: 4 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 225 Points | Tied for 4085th
Flick vs Gordon might be the middest of mid-offs we’ve seen the UFC put on (since Parker Porter v Braxton Smith)
"Stop Hyping Mid."
01.19.2024 | 11:21 AM ET
Final Picks
Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 355 Points | Tied for 1356th
Gordon and Flick both suck but Gordon missed weight Flick pulls off the sub
Jasmine getting a power puncher with nothing else Jas is a brawler with good clinch work and control time she wins a dec
Sam Patterson pulls off the upset yea he got flash koed last fight but yohan is very bad
Robertson getting a BJJ bum her wrestling will be the key here she either gets the choke or ground & pound
Ramon just missed weight by a lot fight probably gets cancelled but if not Sidey gets the ko again clean this time
Jourdain puts on a show here woodson doesnt have great striking Jourdain is going to find the ko in later rounds
honestly gibson was a harder fight then Armfield is Katona wins all 3 rounds and gets the decision
Arnold Allen will gas like always and Movsar will take the third and second round in a split decision
Upset this is gonna be a brawl and i think Marc Andre throws more shots and Curtis chin will finally crumble
Magny is a vet but Malott seems like the next big thing for CA the young kid makes the fight ugly and gets the finish
Raquel is well skilled but Mayra is too slick with her setups on the subs in a 5 rounder i see MBS finding the sub
Strickland has everything to lose here but again with the crowd on his back and that fire in him we see another flawless performance from Sean somehow jabbing DDP till his nose breaks and breaking him in championship rounds
Jasmine getting a power puncher with nothing else Jas is a brawler with good clinch work and control time she wins a dec
Sam Patterson pulls off the upset yea he got flash koed last fight but yohan is very bad
Robertson getting a BJJ bum her wrestling will be the key here she either gets the choke or ground & pound
Ramon just missed weight by a lot fight probably gets cancelled but if not Sidey gets the ko again clean this time
Jourdain puts on a show here woodson doesnt have great striking Jourdain is going to find the ko in later rounds
honestly gibson was a harder fight then Armfield is Katona wins all 3 rounds and gets the decision
Arnold Allen will gas like always and Movsar will take the third and second round in a split decision
Upset this is gonna be a brawl and i think Marc Andre throws more shots and Curtis chin will finally crumble
Magny is a vet but Malott seems like the next big thing for CA the young kid makes the fight ugly and gets the finish
Raquel is well skilled but Mayra is too slick with her setups on the subs in a 5 rounder i see MBS finding the sub
Strickland has everything to lose here but again with the crowd on his back and that fire in him we see another flawless performance from Sean somehow jabbing DDP till his nose breaks and breaking him in championship rounds
"Too much wine "
01.19.2024 | 11:35 AM ET
Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 290 Points | Tied for 2566th
"I was once knocked out by a Mexican bantamweight - six of my pals were swinging him around by his heels at the time. - Randall "Tex" Cobb"
01.19.2024 | 11:41 AM ET
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 370 Points | Tied for 1102nd
@foppa I get that but the point I’m trying to make is cachoeira doesn’t deserve another chance after this one. Just because a weight class needs bodies doesn’t mean an unprofessional cheater should get more fights, she’s lucky they kept her around after dropping 3 in a row as it is. She disrespects her opponents by purposely missing weight any time she faces a grappler. She knows she has no ground game so she cheats to even the playing field. Me personally, I would’ve cut her after the Gillian fight. Eye gouging someone to get out of a choke is pathetic behavior
* Edited at 01.19.2024, 11:50 AM ET *
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
01.19.2024 | 11:52 AM ET
Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 290 Points | Tied for 2566th
"My balls was hot"
01.19.2024 | 12:12 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 375 Points | Tied for 1009th
Katona vs. Armfield
Brad Katona, DEC
Taking the much more experienced and veteran Katona to probably win a decision. Although this is one of the fights where he could finally get a finish.
Brad Katona, DEC
Taking the much more experienced and veteran Katona to probably win a decision. Although this is one of the fights where he could finally get a finish.
01.19.2024 | 12:25 PM ET
@ayy
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 365 Points | Tied for 1132nd
I will level with you here and say from that perspective, it's a little perplexing she's lasted this long. There doesn't seem to be a great deal of consistency regarding how much UFC can "put up" with one particular fighter. Some fighters have longer leashes then others and their doesn't appear to be a ton of rhyme or reason to it.
One of the only things I can think of that might "extend" that leash for a fighter is finishing ability. I can see the UFC putting up with *some* extra baggage with certain fighters if they can finish fights. She's not a great fighter and arguably utilizes questionable tactics to try to win fights. I'm with you there. But at the end of the day, she hits hard as ****.
We're definitely at the point though where if the UFC is going to continue to put up with her (which they arguably shouldn't), it needs to be at bantamweight. The only thing she's really offering are quicker KO finishes, but maybe she'll be able to do that more consistently if she stop's trying to cut so much weight...?
One of the only things I can think of that might "extend" that leash for a fighter is finishing ability. I can see the UFC putting up with *some* extra baggage with certain fighters if they can finish fights. She's not a great fighter and arguably utilizes questionable tactics to try to win fights. I'm with you there. But at the end of the day, she hits hard as ****.
We're definitely at the point though where if the UFC is going to continue to put up with her (which they arguably shouldn't), it needs to be at bantamweight. The only thing she's really offering are quicker KO finishes, but maybe she'll be able to do that more consistently if she stop's trying to cut so much weight...?
2024.01.19
12:55 PM ET
weigh-in result
Malcolm Gordon: 127.5 lbs (57.8 kgs)
2024.01.19
12:55 PM ET
weigh-in result
Jimmy Flick: 126.0 lbs (57.2 kgs)
2024.01.19
12:55 PM ET
weigh-in result
Jasmine Jasudavicius: 133.0 lbs (60.3 kgs)
2024.01.19
12:55 PM ET
weigh-in result
Priscila Cachoeira: 133.5 lbs (60.6 kgs)
2024.01.19
12:55 PM ET
weigh-in result
Yohan Lainesse: 170.8 lbs (77.5 kgs)
2024.01.19
12:55 PM ET
weigh-in result
Sam Patterson: 169.5 lbs (76.9 kgs)
2024.01.19
12:56 PM ET
weigh-in result
Gillian Robertson: 115.8 lbs (52.5 kgs)
2024.01.19
12:56 PM ET
weigh-in result
Polyana Viana: 115.8 lbs (52.5 kgs)
2024.01.19
12:56 PM ET
weigh-in result
Serhiy Sidey: 135.0 lbs (61.2 kgs)
2024.01.19
12:56 PM ET
weigh-in result
Ramon Taveras: 139.8 lbs (63.4 kgs)
2024.01.19
12:56 PM ET
weigh-in result
Charles Jourdain: 145.5 lbs (66.0 kgs)
2024.01.19
12:56 PM ET
weigh-in result
Sean Woodson: 145.5 lbs (66.0 kgs)
2024.01.19
12:56 PM ET
weigh-in result
Brad Katona: 136.0 lbs (61.7 kgs)
2024.01.19
12:56 PM ET
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Garrett Armfield: 135.3 lbs (61.3 kgs)
2024.01.19
12:57 PM ET
weigh-in result
Arnold Allen: 145.5 lbs (66.0 kgs)
2024.01.19
12:57 PM ET
weigh-in result
Movsar Evloev: 145.8 lbs (66.1 kgs)
2024.01.19
12:57 PM ET
weigh-in result
Chris Curtis: 185.3 lbs (84.0 kgs)
2024.01.19
12:57 PM ET
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Marc-André Barriault: 184.5 lbs (83.7 kgs)
2024.01.19
12:57 PM ET
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Neil Magny: 170.8 lbs (77.5 kgs)
2024.01.19
12:57 PM ET
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Mike Malott: 170.5 lbs (77.3 kgs)
2024.01.19
12:58 PM ET
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Raquel Pennington: 134.8 lbs (61.1 kgs)
2024.01.19
12:58 PM ET
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Mayra Bueno Silva: 135.0 lbs (61.2 kgs)
2024.01.19
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Sean Strickland: 184.8 lbs (83.8 kgs)
2024.01.19
12:58 PM ET
weigh-in result
Dricus Du Plessis: 184.0 lbs (83.5 kgs)
01.19.2024 | 2:03 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 4 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 240 Points | Tied for 3783rd
Strickland vs. Du Plessis
Dricus Du Plessis, TKO, R2
Strickland might have the cardio and technique advantage but that won't matter if this turns out to be a brawl. If both guys come foward, I favour Du Plessis punch power over Strickland's. Plus, it looks like Sean has had a really tough weight cut so his chin might be a little frail. Du Plessis def. Strickland via TKO (punches), Round 2
Pennington vs. Bueno Silva
Mayra Bueno Silva, SUB, R3
Pennington is a well rounded fighter and she will have an experience and speed advantage over Bueno Silva. On the other hand, Bueno Silva has the heavier hands, which might make Pennington want to wrestle, which might cost her the fight as Bueno Silva is proven to be a jiu jitsu ace. Bueno Silva def. Pennington via Submission (armbar), Round 3
Magny vs. Malott
Mike Malott, SUB, R1
Magny is getting a bit older and he has been in a lot of fights, meaning he is not evolving anymore and there is also a lot of his tape to study on. Malott will be faster, stronger and more motivated, so I do see him getting the takedown and finishing the fight quickly. Malott def. Magny via Submission (atm-triangle choke), Round 1
Curtis vs. Barriault
Marc-André Barriault, DEC
These two look pretty evenly matched, but I'll risk to say that Barriault's shots are a little more damaging than Curtis's. Besides that, I think canadian judges will favor the hometown fighter. Barriault def. Curtis via Split Decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
Allen vs. Evloev
Movsar Evloev, DEC
Evloev has elite wrestling that will most likely be used to annul Allen's gameplan for the first 2 rounds. I do see the Russian fighter gassing out on the third round but surviving enought time to see a win. Evloev def. Allen via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Katona vs. Armfield
Brad Katona, DEC
Katona is very well rounded, experienced and consistent where Armfield is a more explosive fighter. If Katona plays it cautiously and waits out the storm, I think he might pull a dominant victory. Katona def. Armfield via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Jourdain vs. Woodson
Charles Jourdain, TKO, R3
Woodson is huge for featherweight but he's also a bit slow for the division. As the fight progresses, I do see him getting tired and not being able to absorve many shots, something that Jourdain will capitalize on. Jourdain def. Woodson via KO (body kick), Round 3
Sidey vs. Taveras II
Serhiy Sidey, TKO, R2
Both fighters are known for pushing foward and looking for a KO. In this case, Im predicting Sidey to use his size advantage to keep Taveras on the outside in order to outclass him a bit until he gets the knockout Sidey def. Taveras via TKO (punches), Round 2
Robertson vs. Viana
Gillian Robertson, SUB, R2
Viana is a much more technical and powerful striker than Robertson but I'm predicting this fight to take place on the ground as both fighters are jiu jitsu aces who always welcome action in the mat. That being said, Robertson's grappling game is the more effective in this case and I do think she brings another finish home Robertson def. Viana via Submission (rear-naked choke), Round 2
Lainesse vs. Patterson
Yohan Lainesse, TKO, R1
Patterson was KO'ed bad in his last fight, which might make him a little hesitant on the feet now. Lainesse is an experienced kickboxer who will take advantage of that in order to finish the fight quickly. Lainesse def. Patterson via TKO (head kick), Round 1
Jasudavicius vs. Cachoeira
Jasmine Jasudavicius, TKO, R2
Cachoeira is the more agressive and, powerful puncher out of the two, but that being said, her wrestling is nowhere near the level of Jasudavicius's wrestling. The Canadian fighter will soon look for a takedown and ground and pound her way into a victory. Jasudavicius def. Cachoeira via TKO (elbows), Round 2
Gordon vs. Flick
Malcolm Gordon, DEC
Both fighters need a victory on this one. Gordon had a tough weight cut which means he might avoid to absorve strikes by taking the fight to the ground. Flick does have a nasty ground game but Gordon also had the skills to stay on top and not get submitted, which might be enough to grant him a victory. Gordon def. Flick via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Dricus Du Plessis, TKO, R2
Strickland might have the cardio and technique advantage but that won't matter if this turns out to be a brawl. If both guys come foward, I favour Du Plessis punch power over Strickland's. Plus, it looks like Sean has had a really tough weight cut so his chin might be a little frail. Du Plessis def. Strickland via TKO (punches), Round 2
Pennington vs. Bueno Silva
Mayra Bueno Silva, SUB, R3
Pennington is a well rounded fighter and she will have an experience and speed advantage over Bueno Silva. On the other hand, Bueno Silva has the heavier hands, which might make Pennington want to wrestle, which might cost her the fight as Bueno Silva is proven to be a jiu jitsu ace. Bueno Silva def. Pennington via Submission (armbar), Round 3
Magny vs. Malott
Mike Malott, SUB, R1
Magny is getting a bit older and he has been in a lot of fights, meaning he is not evolving anymore and there is also a lot of his tape to study on. Malott will be faster, stronger and more motivated, so I do see him getting the takedown and finishing the fight quickly. Malott def. Magny via Submission (atm-triangle choke), Round 1
Curtis vs. Barriault
Marc-André Barriault, DEC
These two look pretty evenly matched, but I'll risk to say that Barriault's shots are a little more damaging than Curtis's. Besides that, I think canadian judges will favor the hometown fighter. Barriault def. Curtis via Split Decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
Allen vs. Evloev
Movsar Evloev, DEC
Evloev has elite wrestling that will most likely be used to annul Allen's gameplan for the first 2 rounds. I do see the Russian fighter gassing out on the third round but surviving enought time to see a win. Evloev def. Allen via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Katona vs. Armfield
Brad Katona, DEC
Katona is very well rounded, experienced and consistent where Armfield is a more explosive fighter. If Katona plays it cautiously and waits out the storm, I think he might pull a dominant victory. Katona def. Armfield via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Jourdain vs. Woodson
Charles Jourdain, TKO, R3
Woodson is huge for featherweight but he's also a bit slow for the division. As the fight progresses, I do see him getting tired and not being able to absorve many shots, something that Jourdain will capitalize on. Jourdain def. Woodson via KO (body kick), Round 3
Sidey vs. Taveras II
Serhiy Sidey, TKO, R2
Both fighters are known for pushing foward and looking for a KO. In this case, Im predicting Sidey to use his size advantage to keep Taveras on the outside in order to outclass him a bit until he gets the knockout Sidey def. Taveras via TKO (punches), Round 2
Robertson vs. Viana
Gillian Robertson, SUB, R2
Viana is a much more technical and powerful striker than Robertson but I'm predicting this fight to take place on the ground as both fighters are jiu jitsu aces who always welcome action in the mat. That being said, Robertson's grappling game is the more effective in this case and I do think she brings another finish home Robertson def. Viana via Submission (rear-naked choke), Round 2
Lainesse vs. Patterson
Yohan Lainesse, TKO, R1
Patterson was KO'ed bad in his last fight, which might make him a little hesitant on the feet now. Lainesse is an experienced kickboxer who will take advantage of that in order to finish the fight quickly. Lainesse def. Patterson via TKO (head kick), Round 1
Jasudavicius vs. Cachoeira
Jasmine Jasudavicius, TKO, R2
Cachoeira is the more agressive and, powerful puncher out of the two, but that being said, her wrestling is nowhere near the level of Jasudavicius's wrestling. The Canadian fighter will soon look for a takedown and ground and pound her way into a victory. Jasudavicius def. Cachoeira via TKO (elbows), Round 2
Gordon vs. Flick
Malcolm Gordon, DEC
Both fighters need a victory on this one. Gordon had a tough weight cut which means he might avoid to absorve strikes by taking the fight to the ground. Flick does have a nasty ground game but Gordon also had the skills to stay on top and not get submitted, which might be enough to grant him a victory. Gordon def. Flick via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
01.19.2024 | 2:04 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 540 Points | Tied for 49th with 2 others
Strickland vs. Du Plessis
Dricus Du Plessis, TKO, R2
hoping for a double KO
Pennington vs. Bueno Silva
Raquel Pennington, DEC
zzz
Dricus Du Plessis, TKO, R2
hoping for a double KO
Pennington vs. Bueno Silva
Raquel Pennington, DEC
zzz
"Throughout my career I've learned that "If you win you're the ****, if you lose it's bad." - Bruno "Blindadao" Silva"
01.19.2024 | 2:55 PM ET
Predictions: 4 of 12 Winners, 0 Perfect, 215 Points | Tied for 4407th
01.19.2024 | 3:08 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 340 Points | Tied for 1554th
Rocky actually had abs what alternate universe is this? Or maybe I just never payed attention to her weigh ins and the spare tire around her waist will be back come tomorrow.
"She’ll go there and smash her. She’ll get a title shot, become a UFC champion. We have a Ronda Rousey on steroids. This is what we have.” - Ali Abdelaziz on Kayla Harrison
01.19.2024 | 3:11 PM ET
Predictions: 4 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 275 Points | Tied for 3124th
I had lined up a huge bet on Sidey by finish. One of my most confident bets on this card. Unbelievable.
01.19.2024 | 3:13 PM ET
Predictions: 4 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 275 Points | Tied for 3124th
I actually find Tavares's weight miss unforgivable. You fight on the regionals, get a shot at DWCS and lose there (yes he definitely would have lost there) and you get another chance because Dana feels sorry for you. And you can't make weight? unbeleivable.
I wonder if the cold weather had something to do with the bad weight cut. I heard it's cold in Canada right now.
Also wonder if Gordon stopped cutting weight on purpose too. Would not surprise me.
I wonder if the cold weather had something to do with the bad weight cut. I heard it's cold in Canada right now.
Also wonder if Gordon stopped cutting weight on purpose too. Would not surprise me.
* Edited at 01.19.2024, 3:15 PM ET *
01.19.2024 | 3:15 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 340 Points | Tied for 1554th
Cold weather would be on the level of dog ate my homework for me.
"She’ll go there and smash her. She’ll get a title shot, become a UFC champion. We have a Ronda Rousey on steroids. This is what we have.” - Ali Abdelaziz on Kayla Harrison
01.19.2024 | 3:18 PM ET
@Gliesie
Predictions: 4 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 275 Points | Tied for 3124th
I am going to be watching tape on Rocky today. I feel she has a very good shot of winning this fight. I think MBS is a little over rated.
And "Dog ate homework" :D
And "Dog ate homework" :D
* Edited at 01.19.2024, 3:19 PM ET *
01.19.2024 | 3:20 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 370 Points | Tied for 1102nd
@rusty nothing to do with cold weather, taveras is just unprofessional. I think he is lucky Dana even gave him a second chance
I wouldn’t be shocked if his training regimen was eating whatever food he wants and lifting weights in the gym
I wouldn’t be shocked if his training regimen was eating whatever food he wants and lifting weights in the gym
* Edited at 01.19.2024, 3:21 PM ET *
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