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... Congrats Camozzi, stepped up in competition and still handling your business! Keep doin your thang! |
ChrisZacher
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... There needs to be a Jose vs Cam rubber match. I feel if Cam would of had more then a weeks notice he would of been in better shape. Jose was training for Luke like a normal fight, while cam took his on very short notice. A lot of peeps told him that wasn't smart. But he is a fighter and made that choice, but I would still think a rubber match would go a lot differently. |
ChrisZacher
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... also way to go for Spence and Cammozi. I am sure we will see a Liles vs Camozzi rematch in the future also. |
Dinstitute
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... Chris: Call me naive. What the hell is a rubber match? Also Mike was not the official fight photographer so was unable to sit ringside. He was seated way up high in the stands with his wife. Geez Mike, God forbid that you actually spend some time with her. |
mrmusclemaker
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... Sounds like an exellent night ... Props to Chris. I knew he was going to pull it off. Jose congrats as well. Cam is no joke so you earned it |
Dinstitute
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... I know that Shannon Berry was there video taping the fights. I'm sure he can tell you what's up with the DVD. |
cameron dollar
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... hey i just wanted to say thanks jerome and jamie for the oppurtunity and what a nice venue jose good fight man hopejully we could do it one more time lol mad respect jose well deserved god i hate losing lol alrighty im done lol |
misunderestimate
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... Excellent show, great venue, and phenomenal treatment of the fighters by Jerome and Jamie. Thanks for everything, guys! Spencer Hooker |
rooster
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... great venue I was 23 rows back and could see all of the action it was not very full I expected a better turnout for Denver. The first half was a little slow But the tournament was good. The pro fights were good spencers fight was a clinic on submissions and smooth transitions he just flowed from one attempt to the next I thought that cameron was going to walk away with his fight then he seemed to gas at the end of the first round he still made a good attempt If he had the wind I don't think it would have gone to the 3rd. Cammozi looked real good I think it is time for him to take it to the next level |
Dinstitute
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... Location, Location, Location!!! The venue was great but hard to find. Parking was also a major problem. I heard a lot of people mention that they had no idea where it was and then when they finally got there they had to park on the street or walk a lot of blocks to get there. The show was well worth the trouble of getting there. Again those that missed it will be kicking themselves. |
Dr. Alex
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... Respect to all involved in last night's event. Huge stacked Pro-card a pretty agressive move for a first show. It paid off for everyone watching. Extra props to Camozzi for a big win. Respect to Liles for honoring his word to EFX and fighing 7 days after his IFL fight in Chicago. "Cohones of the Night Award" to Rocky Johnson for splitting his scalp down to the skull and conitiuing to fight for the win on points. Can't wait for EFX 2! |
MMAbuzz
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... As far as pictures, I wasn't one of the photographers on the list, or so I was told. Hopefully I can get a link for everyone to the pictures or even a disk of the pictures to put on this site. And it was nice watching the fights with my wife. I think her new favorite fighter is Cameron Dollar. Not sure why, maybe it's the beard. |
jerome
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... ChrisZacher give me a call in 3 weeks for video.(not insurance)Just wanted to say thank you to everyone.I cant name everyone.so many people help so much but a big thanks to mmabuzz sorry about the pics it was crazy.i dont know what happened there. |
MMAbuzz
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... Don't worry about the photo pass, just remember next time!!! And congrats on your first show Jerome and Jamie. You guys did a good job taking care of the fighters, which means a lot to this website. And I too, like Dr.Alex, am looking forward to EFX 2. Oh, and I also concur with Dr.Alex on the cahones of the night. Rocky's face was a bloody mess, but the guy showed a lot of heart and never backed down. It's great seeing two class acts like he and Preston going at it. |
Jamie Addie
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... Same Here, thank you to everyone for attending, fighting, if you were at the show for any reason...... THANK YOU! Holy crap, what a learning curve that was, I thought the worst of it had already come the weeks leading up to the however, I was wrong. I did not get to eat yesterday until about 12 am, even at the after party, I decided not to drink and just relax. Mad props to all that have been doing their thing for some time now, I bow to you! I promise the next show will be better in many ways. Like I was saying, a learning curve. We knew where the place was and where to park, but we have been there "like a lot" so it never crossed our minds that there would be such a disaster with parking, there were 3 other events in the CCC that day, When we got there earlier, we were told that all of the parking was already full, it would have been impossible to make all of the necessary calls to let people know. Like I said, a lot will be different next time and we look forward to seeing you all soon! After this, I think I need to fight however, I will be at 35's as I have lost a bunch of weight over the past couple! Again THANK YOU EVERYONE! Mike, dude, sooooooo sorry bout how that turned out, you owe a kick in the junk, but hope you enjoyed the fights! |
MMA FAN
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... What happened with the Mark K fight? How in the hell were those elbows ILLEGAL? That was the exact same elbow that Silva dropped on Lutter...why was Mark penalized a point? That was the deciding factor in that SPLIT DECISION!!!! Let me know, I think Mark was robbed. |
ChrisZacher
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... the only illegal elbows are from 12-6, and ones on the spine. If they were like the Silva fight (which I can't comment on I havn't seen it) then they are legal. I was let down when in another show I saw 7 12-6 elbows on the spine, and it took the 7th one ot be stoped. I am startingt o wonder about some of the refs in CO. |
staulky pimp
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... I would half to agree 1 hell of a night of fights anybody who missed it all I can say is damn,cam vs jose I would 4 sure like 2 see a rematch Idk how jose recovered from that viscious kick 2 the head,spence u worked and kept working and got the w congrats man, liles vs cammozi,after whatching liles land so many solid shots I thought he had it in the bag but I guess thats why we love this game so much its not over till its over congraaz 2 cammozi and jamie thanx 4 the shirt again exxxxxxxcellent show. ROCKY |
staulky pimp
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... I would also like 2 say if the next efx show is anything like this one that place is going 2 be packed GURANTEE IT. rocky |
cameron dollar
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... schweet i have a fan lol thanks mike that totally made up for losing and thanks for the fight of the night hopefully if theres a next time i can keep the action going the entire time |
Jason D
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... I was told EFX pre-sold 450 tickets is all and then none at the gate. The gate didnt sell any because of the parking? None? And only 450 pre-sold? What happened? |
ChrisZacher
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... I can tell you straigth up I know of two people bought tickets atthe gate. Also how could you get those numbers so quick? |
Dinstitute
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... Mike Ruman suggested I post this here: 13 fights, 6 professional bouts, and a 4 man featherweight tournament The EFX (Elite Fighting Xtreme ) show was spectacular. I was furtunate enough to act as the Master of Ceremonies for this inaugeral event, and I must say, it was a pleasure to do so. The promoters for the show were Jerome Locke and Jaime Addy. Both are fighters that decided to do things their own way and promote a show on their own. Speaking for other promoters and as a former promoter myself years ago, this is a huge undertaking that puts you right in the bulls-eye of everyone involved. Both Jaime and Jerome handled everything thrown at them and took it all in stride. Excellent job by the two of them! I’m not here to give the full results of the show. For that go to MMAbuzz.com. My job is to give my observations of how the show went. Here they are: (see the rest at MrWatchParty.com) |
Jason D
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... I asked the third person in their group, not Jamie, not Jerome but Mike? He told me he was a partner with them. I was also hanging near an usher and he told me. Its a shame because the place was awesome. It was great to be looking downwards at the cage. A shame only 450 people saw it if thats true. |
ChrisZacher
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... I doubt that, and I am not sure what mike you might be talking about. From what some of the fighters there told me it looked to be about a thousand. But who knows. |
ChrisZacher
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... from mmaweekly - CAMOZZI TOPS LILES IN EFX'S DENVER DEBUT Monday, November 12, 2007 - by Ken Pishna (Photos courtesy of April Pishna) Camozzi_wBelts.jpg (Photos courtesy of April Pishna / PishnaPhoto.com) DENVER – Saturday night was a much better night for rising middleweight talent Chris Camozzi than it was for the debuting Elite Fighting Xtreme promoters. The first event of the new promotion offered a fair amount of local talent that put forth their best efforts, but EFX had a difficult time drawing fans to the 5,000-seat Wells Fargo Theater in Downtown Denver. Estimates put attendance well below the 1,000 mark for the opening effort of EFX, although the promoters would not verify what the actual attendance was. The main event featured a middleweight title fight pitting International Fight League veteran Donnie Liles – just one week removed from a decision loss to Jay Hieron in the World Grand Prix – against the aforementioned Camozzi, who was coming off of a winning effort just two weeks prior. Liles appeared to take the upper hand early on, landing several good punching combinations that tested the chin of his opponent. Camozzi passed the test, however, and rebounded midway through the opening round to turn the tide. Just before the bell, he dropped Liles to the mat with a body shot and followed up with a barrage of punches that caused the referee to step in and stop the bout. Although Camozzi said after the fight that he “didn’t really feel good out there,” you’d have been hard pressed to know it the way he stunned Liles and closed out the fight. The win improved his overall record to an impressive 8-0 and should start earning him some strong looks from promoters outside of the Rocky Mountain region. |
nasTY
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... I got to the show and was told I could not buy general admission tix even though they were far from selling out,so had to buy the $35 lower level tix, I guess the show didn't sell like expected so they got their money from guys like me that actuall showed up. Good venue and some good fights but I won't ever got back, they didn't even check tickets, eveyone sat wherever... |
rooster
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... I got there at 5:40 and they were selling GA tics still and they were checking tics on the way in then at some point the ushers came and said we could sit wherever That may have been when the change was made and that might be a venue thing not a promoter decision based on tic sales It does suck to pay more then expected but I have payed 50 or more sat closer and couldn't see a thing I am willing to pay a little more for better seating I think it was a good production they will learn from this first one and get better |
nasTY
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... I wouldn't say I won't ever go back, when guys I train with fight, I'll be there to support them. I know these promotins have to make money or they will disappear but they always stick it to the little guys. |
J grouch
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... I thought it was a night mare going to this show!! The fights were not that good, All BUT THE MAIN EVENT THAT CHRIS ROCKED!! DONNIE WHO!! GREAT JOB!! And for them not to sell general admision at the door that was crap! I will not go to another one of these shows.. With the small crowd on hand they should of had it at way I SAY WAY smaller place! And now that the people have seen how badly it was run I really doubt that people will hut down another show there!! Great place though I'll bet the permoters lost their butts on this show.. GOod thing mommie and daddy money comes in to play here! |
ChrisZacher
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... wow sounds like another ninja. i wonder if this is another bitter person. Either way to say that the Camozzi Liles fight was the only good fight is retarded, when I have heard from many many people that there were some other good fights. But what do I expect from the Colorado MMA shows, but people leaving random comments hidden behind screen names. How many so far? Sure seems someone, or some promoter is sure having to come on and talk s**t. ones already been disproven. While I think it was BS raising the prices at the last minute, I think to come out and say the fights weren't that good is just lame. Point out legidimate stuff, and leave the ninja antics to people who are scared to be known for who they are. Also what show hasn't lost money on their first few, or if more shows? everyone is trying to go big, but man i have heard of some worse shows happening, and the promotions are still going. man up, but I doubt that will happen, and more "annonaymas" posters while come around. |
htk187
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... its always funny how the people who talk the most s**t can hardly ever spell correctly. if you're going to try and make a huge negative statement at least attempt to look bright and carry a dictionary on you cuz now you look like not only an a*****e, but an a*****e who needs remedial english. |
ChrisZacher
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... what upsets me most is the fights were bad comments when i had two team mates put their hearts into the fights, and have gotten mad respect for it from out peers. |
ChrisZacher
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... hey my typing sucks too, but my statements aren't negative, so i think i am in the clear, lol. |
mrmusclemaker
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... J grouch WTF is your major malfunction numb nuts? What is your purpose for slamming fighters? Spencer Hooker, Cameron, Louise boring? Are you on a steady diet of Depressants? And Donnie Who? I was rooting for Chris and thought he would win. But Donnie Who? You my friend should have the taste slapped out of your mouth for disrespecting the fighters. I do not know who you are and do not care but the lack of respect and way you dog the fighters leads me to believe you are not true member of the MMA community. If you have issue with the promoter fine take it up with them but if you dog fighters you suck! If a fighter trains and gets in the ring he deserves respect. Yes he opens himself up to critique but not the crap you spew. |
Tommy
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... I think as far as the parking, now that people know where the venue is at, they can just plan to park and walk a little ways. The fights were off the hook, no doubt - good match making Jerome. One fight that I think someone needs to put together is Jesse Henley vs. Eric Fagyas. Overall I was impressed with the show and I'm looking forward to the next one. |
j grouch hater
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... wow what a bi ch j grouch that show was well worth 50 you welfare ass bi ch |
Dinstitute
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... I'm not sure who else received this email. I met Mike at the show on Saturday and I told him I would repost this onto MMAbuzz. "Hey this is Mike Wightman one of the owners and active partners of EFX. Everything I have read online over the past couple weeks talks about Jamie and Jerome which is well deserved but there were 2 other guys who were just as active in the planning, set up and execution of this event and they are myself and our other partner Greg Caldwell. We also have an equal partner who is the money guy, Jerry L. Brumley. I think it is important to let you and others know this isn't a 2 man show. Respectfully, Michael Wightman COO EFX Elite Fighting Xtreme" |
Alex Santos-303!
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... the fights were great! venue was great! i dont see someone in CO stopping chris cammozzi at this point.He is on top of his game. The only names that comes in my mind that could possibly stop him is Spencer Hooker in a rematch or that one striker from Hawaii Kamalu.(I dont ever hear about that guy anymore) Those matchups would be great. |
Psycho
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... well first off i went to the show and i thougt overall the show was ran pretty well for the first time at least you didnt have to stand out side waiting in line and the fight match ups wow i got my moneys worth and another thing jgrouch untill you train and get in the ring or cage and compete shut the f**k up you disrespectful little bi**h Jamie and Jerome congrats on your first show cant wait till the next one |
Jody Gurreri, Fight Team Manager for Joint Forces
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... I want to take a minute to say thank you to everyone who supported us out there on Saturday night! It meant a lot! I really enjoyed the fights, it was a good line up! As far as all the glitches, it was the first show for these guys and it is a learning curve whenever a new show starts up. No one is going to throw a perfect show the first time out. You guys did a great job considering all the issues that came up. To Cameron and his team, it was one hell of a match up and it took 2 great fighters to make a good match. Thank you to Cameron and his team, you are all great people to be in this with! To all the other fighters and teams and families and friends, it was an exciting venue and everyone made it happen together. That is what it is all about! |
rooster
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... Well put mrmusclemaker there is alot of blood sweat and time put in by fighters to get in the ring saying the need some work on ther ground game is one thing but saying the're boring is just wrong. The match makers do the best they can seting up these fights It is hard when you have a guy 1 and 0 to match him up but you do the best you can.I don't see how any one can say the pro fights were boring I think some people just need an education in the ground game so they understand whats going on |
camozzi7
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... wanted to say thanks to everyone who came out. the show was alot of fun to fight on. i told him in the ring but ill tell everyone else. i have all the respect for donnie showing up. people dont realize fights that close together take a toll on you body. he didnt want to dissappoint the crowd, all the props in the world for him. thanks again guys |
htk187
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... no you're always in the clear zacher. your comments are like a hey that was pretty funny even though he just said he slept with my mom and my beagle. now if i do catch you sleeping with my mother then i might get upset and if you hump my dog well then i might have to quit hiding behind a guest account and use a few choice words. plus he has a bad hip so it might not be that fun of a "ride" |
Jody Gurreri, Fight Team Manager for Joint Forces
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... For Mr. J grouch, lets see you put on a show and get back to all of us when you are all done on how well you did! |
ChrisZacher
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... htk187 is it real furry? if not, then you don't have to worry about his other hip getting messed up too. wait are these comments public? DOH! |
htk187
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... hes a got an appointment for saturday but if you think you can meet with him by friday night at the latest its shouldn't be an issue. bring the skippy cuz he hates that kroger knock off stuff. |
kabukimono
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... now i actually have an account so i no longer need to hide behind the guest name and make inappropiate comments. the appointment was rescheduled for tomorrow...no luck |
MMAbuzz
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... It feels like the day 'Mankind' took off his mask and we found out he was really Mick Foley. |
kabukimono
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... kinda but not nearly as cool. no zacher see i was htk187 on the guest account cuz i was too lazy to use the 30 seconds it requires to create an account so its my dog that needs that tlc. |
ChrisZacher
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... ahh, well you see I am MMAbuzz's bad boy account, so i don't like dogs, mike does. |
Mike
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... Hey everyone. For the record EFX is made up of five guys with very diverse back grounds. The 3 partners that haven't been spoken about are myself Mike Wightman, Greg Caldwell and the Brumley International Group. As a collective whole we bring a different feel and experiance to MMA. Listen to the people who were at the show and can attest to the great experiance of EFX evolution. Expect to see big things from EFX as we aren't a one show and go group. We aren't a large company looking to take everyone out. We worked closely with several members activly involved in the MMA community. We are looking to contribute to MMA popularity growth education. MMA isn't about putting 2 street fighters in a ring to knock each other out. It's a science,sport and way of life. Thank you all who came out and delt with horrible parking issues. Trust me when I say if we knew parking was going to be a problem we would have looked at other options. We selected the venue because of our ability to provide high class accomidations to the fighters and the fans. With more the 4,000 stadium style seats there wasn't a bad seat in the place. We had some bugs but show me a new promotion that went off with out a single problem. Remember how long it took for the UFC to reach the top of the food chain. It wasn't in one night. Thank you again for those who showed up and those who will be there next time. Also thank you to all the media who made it, our wives, the fighters (and their families) and other promotions for your support. |
DannyW
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... It was a great event!! The venue was huge with great views. I thought the event was amazingly organized and professional. Even more impressive when considering it was their first event! I thought the fight card was great. Their were good matchups and constant excitement. The tournament was awesome too since all the teams were there and letting it be known who they were supporting. Can't wait for the next event. Obviously it wasn't the UFC but if #1 was this good, imagine how good the next event will be. Its nice seeing the up and comers who have the world to prove! |
Jamie Addie
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... Hey there Jcrouch, as far as you being upset about the show, I personally apologize for that however, I agree with everyone else, take that up with me and the other guys, not the fighters. Being a fighter myself, I know what it takes to get in the ring and fight, those guys put it all on the line for you, the spectators and for you to bash them for something they had nothing to do with is wrong. Last but not least, so you have your facts right (which is always a good idea before you pass judgment on anyone) we worked very hard to find an outside investor to put this show on, this money does not come from my "mommy and daddy" |
JLPAY
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... I just want to say that I know how hard you guys worked on getting this show together and the fights were great and the whole show was awesome. Congrats on your first show and i know the second one will be bigger and better and i know you will get it done Jamie Addie. |
craven
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... I was impressed by how smooth the show ran other than the ambulance delaying it an hour.The fights for the most part were just plain sick.My first time seeing manual gallardo and he just doesn't stop,very impressive.Gallardo and dollar would be a sick fight.wink wink.How about korzis ground game it wasn't quite a clinic but he looked good against a "grappler".Bs on the elbow that fight was his.I loved the rematch of martinez and bushman I stick by my word tho Istill think brenton could've handled both.As far as his fight go's he ran into somebody just as athletic with a much better skill level.Not making excuse but jb goes to school in gunnison and for those of you who have been there know that mma training is unheard of up there.On one other matter i was happy to see that one fighter who ran his mouth a few weeks ago at hell razor in the dressing room ate his words.Never underestimate your opponent dumbass.Congrats to jerome and jamie and the other partners involved.I swear to god tho if i'm not on the next one i will run around butt ass naked screaming your both gay.hahha |
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