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DEREK “POOH” ENNIS TO BATTLE EROMOSLE ALBERT FOR THE USBA JR. MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE ON OCTOBER 16TH AT THE LEGENDARY BLUE HORIZON

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Important Title fight highlights Power Productions 10th anniversary show

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PHILADELPHIA- (October 5, 2009)—On Friday night October 16th, at the Legendary Blue Horizon, it will be a very special night for several reasons as Greg Robinson’s Power Productions celebrates its tenth anniversary with a fight with major implications as Derek “Pooh” Ennis battles Eromosle Albert for the vacant USBA Jr. Middleweight title.

Ennis of Philadelphia has a record 18-2-1 with twelve wins coming by knockout. Ennis has been longing for this opportunity as he quietly has been climbing the ladder by racking up six consecutive wins which includes his latest outing being a six round unanimous decision over John Mackey on July 10th in a nationally televised contest by ESPN 2 at The Arena in Philadelphia.

In that bout, Ennis scored two knockdowns en route to the victory over the game visitor from Alabama. Ennis was undefeated in his first eleven bouts (10-0-1) before a knockout loss to Allen Conyers on Showtime.

Albert has been in with the biggest names in boxing and the native of Nigeria is a two-time Olympian.

He has a record of 22-3-1 with ten knockouts.

The Impressive resume has some of the top Jr. Middleweights in the world such as a win over former world champion Yory Boy Campas, top contender Daniel Edouard, a loss to top contender James Kirkland and a draw with tough Ossie Duran.

The winner of the bout will not only receive the prestigious USBA belt but receive a ranking by the IBF which would put the winner in line for a future crack at the world title that is currently held by Cory Spinks.

The co-feature for this exciting night of boxing will feature Tyric “Too Sweet” Robinson as he will take on the vastly popular Victor Vasquez in a six round Jr. Welterweight bout.

Robinson of North Philadelphia has a record of 9-4-1 with three knockouts and is looking to get back into the win column after suffering two disappointing losses to then undefeated Jason Cintron and most recently to Julias Edmonds back on April 3rd at The Legendary Blue Horizon.

This will be Robinson’s eighth appearance at the Legendary Blue Horizon (3-4, 1 KO).

Like Robinson, Vasquez is from Philadelphia and has built up a strong following and has amassed a record of 9-3 with five knockouts.

He has endeared himself to the fans with his blood and guts style that has produced some of the best fights in Philadelphia boxing recent history.

One of those fights was two bouts ago when he and Rod Salk waged war over six rounds before Salka won a unanimous decision. In his last bout, Vasquez took a six round unanimous decision from Linwood Hurd at The Legendary Blue Horizon on May 1st.

This will be Vasquez third straight appearance at the Blue (1-1).

In a six round Jr. Lightweight bout, undefeated Coy Evans (4-0-1) of Philadelphia will battle an opponent to be announced in a six round bout.

Popular Tommie “Big Poppa” Speller (4-2, 3 KO’s) of Philadelphia will take on Dameon Marshall (1-2) of New York in a four round Light Heavyweight tussle.

Undefeated heavyweight, John Mercurio (2-0, 2 KO’s) of Philadelphia battles James Pratt (2-6, 2 KO’s) of Charlotte, NC

Derrick Webster (2-0, 1 KO) of nearby Glassboro, NJ will fight an opponent to be announced in a four round middleweight bout.

Alando Swaine of Philadelphia will make his pro debut against Maurice Williams (1-5, 1KO) in a battle of Philadelphia based middleweights

Impressive looking Mario Mina of Brooklyn, NY via Ecuador returns to The Legendary Blue Horizon to take on James Denson (4-5, 2 KO’s) of Akron, Ohio.

The special 10th anniversary show will feature a special awards ceremony as well as a video highlighting the best fights from the ten years of Power Productions.

THE FIGHT WILL BE SEEN LIVE ALL OVER THE WORLD ON www.gofightlive.tv

Ticket prices for this great night of boxing are $60, $40, and $30 can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at 1-215-336-2000, Power Productions at 1-215-240-9987 or Total Car Care Detailing at 1-267-385-7648. Doors open at 6:30 PM / 1st bout begins at 7:30 PM

The Legendary Blue Horizon is located at 1314 North Broad Street in Philadelphia, PA

Shine International PINS DOWN STRIKEFORCE INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION DEAL

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Will Distribute more than 70 hours of mixed martial arts programming

LOS ANGELES, October 5, 2009 – Shine International has signed a global distribution deal with STRIKEFORCE, one of the world’s leading mixed martial arts (MMA) promotions, to sell its entire library of television programming, including more than 70 hours of content, to international markets.

“Mixed martial arts is quickly becoming one of the most dynamic and popular sports in the world. The Strikeforce brand already represents the absolute best of this business domestically, and Shine International is thrilled to help them extend their brand internationally,” said Chris Grant, President of Shine International. “Strikeforce attracts the world’s best fighters and their events are superior to any others being offered to international broadcasters today. They are ideal partners for us.”

“We are excited about the opportunity to bring STRIKEFORCE fights to the homes of MMA fans throughout the world,” said STRIKEFORCE Founder and CEO Scott Coker. “Shine International is a world renowned leader in the international television business and, with their support, we are confident that we will be able to greatly expand the scope of the STRIKEFORCE brand.”

The STRIKEFORCE library of programming includes 30 episodes of previously recorded fights that have aired on NBC and more than 56 hours of fights that have aired on SHOWTIME®. The deal between STRIKEFORCE and Shine International also encompasses new, upcoming live fights through February 2012 as well as STRIKEFORCE Challengers fights, pitting STRIKEFORCE up-and-comers against each other. STRIKEFORCE recently announced its first broadcast on CBS to air live fights on the U.S. network, further increasing the leagues exposure, with the first event slated for November 7, 2009 at Chicago’s Sears Centre Arena.

STRIKEFORCE has experienced significant growth since it launched its MMA series with its “Shamrock vs. Gracie” event that played host to a capacity crowd of 18,265 at San Jose, California’s HP Pavilion on March 10, 2006. After signing a landmark deal to air live events on SHOWTIME earlier this year, STRIKEFORCE earned the premium network its highest MMA rating ever on August 15, 2009 with “Carano vs. Cyborg.” Shortly before the live telecast, the main event principals—Gina Carano and Cris “Cyborg” Santos—were the most searched terms on Yahoo! and Google, while the fight was the most discussed subject on Twitter.

About Shine International

Shine International is the sales and distribution arm of the Shine Group, a leading independent production and distribution company focused on exploiting worldwide intellectual property rights through scripted and alternative television formats. Shine International distributes programming from the growing library of programming of the Shine Group, including Reveille, Kudos, Dragonfly, Princess Productions and Metronome, along with a broad array of programming acquired from independent producers and U.S. networks, to more than 150 countries worldwide.

About STRIKEFORCE
STRIKEFORCE (www.strikeforce.com) is a world-class mixed martial arts cage fight promotion which, on Friday, March 10, 2006, made history with its “Shamrock vs. Gracie” event, the first sanctioned mixed martial arts fight card in California state history. The star-studded extravaganza, which pitted legendary champion Frank Shamrock against Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Cesar Gracie at San Jose’s HP Pavilion, played host to a sold-out, record crowd kickboxing promotion, the company unveiled its mixed martial arts series with “Shamrock vs. Gracie.” In May 2008, West Coast Productions, the parent company of STRIKEFORCE, partnered with Silicon Valley Sports & Entertainment (SVS&E), an entity created in 2000 to oversee all business operation aspects of the San Jose Sharks and HP Pavilion at San Jose.

“A FIGHTERS CHANCE” LOOKING TO BE THE UFC OF MMA CHARITIES!!

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Paris, Texas, October 4, 2009: A Fighters Chance- the newest, most progressive, and driven MMA charity in the sport has teamed up with TapouT, Dollamur Mats, and a various MMA celebrities to promote the sport of MMA while helping others. The board members consist of Shane and Shavon Lee, Marc Fiore, Matt Lindland, Matt Hughes, Robbie Lawler, Scotty Templeton, and Dr. Chip Jackson.

The basis of the charity stems from the founder, Shane Lee, and his battle with Cerebral Palsy throughout his life and most importantly the huge role MMA played in his therapy and accomplishments. The AFC’s initial concept is to focus on assisting disabled children and teenagers but their growth plan is to provide MMA scholarships, summer camps, help for disabled MMA veteran’s, and Martial Arts Training for the underprivileged.

The AFC is looking for people, companies, and organizations that wish to help sponsor this initiative. A Fighter’s Chance will have a booth set up on October 17, 2009 at the 2009 Dollamur Classic Red River Takedown Tournament and the Red River Knock Out MMA event at the Dallas Convention Center to help raise money for our cause. Also, please visit our website www.AFightersChance.com and donate there as well. Please help give others “A Fighter’s Chance”!

Diego Sanchez appearing at this Saturday’s “Grappler’s Quest” fundraiser for Autism

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Supporting Autism at Grapplers Quest

Saturday in Long Beach

LONG BEACH, Calif. (Oct. 5, 2009) — Rising MMA star Diego “Nightmare” Sanchez will be signing autographs and meeting fans all day this Saturday (October 10) at Grapplers Quest, “The World’s Largest Grappling Competition,” at Cal State University in Long Beach’s Pyramid.

The special event will help raise funds for an alternative Autism treatment known as a Hyperbaric Chamber — forced oxygen, neuro-rehabilitating treatment. All proceeds from the first 150 tickets purchased at the door will raise $3,000 to pay for one full month of treatment for Grapplers Quest CEO, Brian Cimins’ 6-year-old-nephew, Jonathan.

”Diego Sanchez is one of the best Mixed Martial Arts fighters in the world, yet his charity fundraising makes him the real undisputed champion to families worldwide,” Brian Cimins commented. “My nephew, Jonathan, and my brother’s family have struggled with Autism since his diagnosis at 18 months old. We’ve been doing everything we can since. Diego is currently training to fight December 12th against BJ Penn UFC 107. Shortly after he heard about our cause, he contacted me right away to help. Without Diego’s support this wouldn’t have be possible. He’s a very special person, one my family and I will be forever indebted to.”

This Saturday’s Grapplers Quest brings the 2009 West Coast Grappling and Jiu Jitsu Championships to The Pyramid at Cal State, located at 1250 Bellflower Blvd., in Long Beach, California. The event starts at 10:00 AM/PT. Go on line to GrapplersQuest.com for tickets and more information about this and other upcoming events.

Grappling is the ground fighting art of Mixed Martial Arts, combining the throws of Olympic Judo, takedowns of Wrestling, leg locks from Sambo, and other submission techniques from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu like arm-bars, shoulder locks and chokes. Competitors of all ages and skill levels participate in Saturday’s event, which is open to all grappling styles to determine the best grapplers in the Western part of the United States.

About Grapplers Quest: Grapplers Quest is the world’s largest submission grappling organization with 300,000+ competitors worldwide since 1999. Events feature various grappling styles with divisions for all ages and skill levels with events worldwide. For event information, visit GrapplersQuest.

About Autism: Autism is a complex brain disorder that inhibits a person’s ability to communicate and develop social relationships as well behavioral challenges. Safe alternative treatments and therapies are available, but most are not covered by insurance plans, so families worldwide need funding. For more information on this story and fundraising efforts, visit: www.GrapplingWithAutism.org

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Rodriguez Rocks to Victory

Posted on | October 5, 2009 | No Comments

By Bud Barth TELEGRAM & GAZETE STAFF
hbarth@telegram.com

LINCOLN, R.I. — Sometimes it can hurt so good. Just ask Edwin Rodriguez.

“He stunned me a couple of times, but I liked that,” bellowed Worcester’s rising middleweight back in his dressing room, after he had his head snapped back a few times by Darnell Boone’s troublesome right hand.

All it did, though, was provoke Rodriguez into getting back to his bread and butter — that long jab and those punishing body punches — and hammering out a unanimous eight-round decision over the annoying Boone in the main event of Jimmy Burchfield’s matinee card early last evening at Twin River Event Center.

The victory kept Rodriguez undefeated (12-0, 8 knockouts) as he cleared yet another hurdle — his first time going eight rounds — in his march toward a world title shot.

“It felt like it was a long fight, but I loved it — every single moment of it,” said Rodriguez, who had gone fewer than eight rounds combined in his previous three outings, all early TKOs.

Boone, who has been stopped just once in his career despite making a habit of challenging fighters with flashy records in their own backyards, dropped to 16-13-2 (6 KOs).

Two of the judges thought Rodriguez pitched a shutout (80-72), while the other gave Boone one round (79-73). The T&G scored it 78-74.

It’s only the second time in his pro career that Rodriguez has lost a round on a judge’s card, according to manager Larry Army.

“He made me a better fighter today, and that’s what we want,” Rodriguez said. “We want to keep learning so we can become world champion.”

Rodriguez, saying he “got a little winded” midway through the bout, hit a lull in the fourth round when Boone caught him with a left hand coming out of a clinch. Boone scored again late in the round with a nice combination.

The 5-foot-10, 160-pound Boone, who gave away five pounds and two inches to Rodriguez, also had a good sixth round. Rodriguez sprang toward him off the ropes and walked straight into a right hand. Boone later caught Rodriguez with a big right cross.

Other than that, the 24-year-old Rodriguez was the slicker and busier fighter.

“He was a tough opponent and he gave me what I was looking for — I was looking to see where I’ve got to improve,” Rodriguez said. “I made a couple of mistakes, like sticking my tongue out (in contempt). I did that before and nobody made me pay for it. This guy did, and I’m going to learn from that.”

Army was pleased by his fighter’s performance.

“He’s not just beating people, but he’s beating people easily,” Army said. “He’s starting to really come into his own as a boxer. He’s definitely moving in the right direction. I couldn’t be happier, to be honest with you. That was a great barometer today because that kid was so wily.”

Boone, 29, gave Rodriguez his due, saying, “He won the fight. I just was off. I wasn’t throwing enough punches.”

Rodriguez threw plenty, although he never appeared to stagger or even stun Boone.

“He didn’t have any power, and he never hurt me — not one time,” Boone said. “I had him hurt a few times and I never really capitalized off it, and I let him gain his composure back.”

Army said he’s hoping to get Rodriguez back in the ring in early November, possibly in an untelevised bout on the Nov. 7 HBO Championship Boxing card in Hartford.

Rodriguez had nine fights in his first year as a pro before slowing down due to elbow surgery.

“He’s definitely going to be busy again,” Army said. “We’re going to try to get him back to that pace because we think he’s ready to get to that next level, and the quicker we get him to 22-0, 23-0, the quicker we get him that world title fight, so we want to push the pace again. Plus, he’s much better when he’s fighting often.”

In the six-round junior middleweight co-feature, Demetrius Andrade of Providence (8-0, 6) scored an unfairly lopsided decision over Chris Chatman of San Diego (4-1, 2) in one of the most competitive, entertaining and free-swinging bouts of the year.

All three judges scored it for Andrade, 60-54, 59-55, 60-55. Afterward, though, Andrade looked exhausted as his handlers bathed his overheated body in ice. Chatman, who was called “a midget” by Andrade at the prefight press conference because he’s five inches shorter, was still lively as a doctor filled out a standard postfight report on him.

“I feel great,” he crowed. “I don’t need no mark on a piece of paper to know I won that fight.”

Cool Combat Sports Links: Boxing, Wrestling, MMA (10-04-09)

Posted on | October 4, 2009 | No Comments

Kazushi Sakuraba meets boxer and MMA newcomer Rubin Williams at DREAM.11

Arum sees Pacquiao as fighting solon

Boxing win boosts battered Samoan spirits

Pacquiao finally shows fiery form in sparring

Boxing In New Zealand: Tua Crushes Cameron In Comeback

Boxing: Tua to fight again in NZ

Pacquiao bucks advice, braves Pepeng’s wrath

The Last Fight for Glory!

Boxing championship underway

Against The Grain 10.04.09: Smackdown 2003 – What A Great Year

What If #1: What If The Rock Returned To Wrestling Full Time

10/2 Pro Wrestling Guerilla in Reseda, Calif.: Full results of the show with Brian Kendrick, Roderick Strong, El Generico, Davey Richards, The Young Bucks, and more

Wrestler Removed From Raw Roster, Vickie Guerrero Returns To WWE, Escobar Debuts

Bay Area wrestling clubs join forces

WWE Hell in a Cell 2009: World Wrestling Entertainment: John Cena vs. Randy Orton

Bucky Maughan Retires From Univ of Northern Colorado

MMA show a hit for local fans

Mayhem Miller Gets Fired Up at EA Sports MMA Producer

MMA: Jason MacDonald drops grinding result to Travis Lutter at Calgary’s MFC 22

Underground fight clubs on the rise as MMA knocks out competition

Mixed Martial Arts hits national stage in Grand Rapids at The Orbit Room

Former Godby wrestler turns to MMA

MMA fighters at risk of brain damage

Cops Take On Convicts in Mixed Martial Arts in Reading

Mixed Martial Arts Training

NAKASH REMAINS UNDEFEATED; GRAZIANO SCORES ANOTHER FIRST ROUND KNOCKOUT TO HIGHLIGHT CANCER AWARENESS NIGHT AT THE LEGENDARY BLUE HORIZON

Posted on | October 4, 2009 | No Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PHILADELPHIA (OCTOBER 5, 2009)—Ran Nakash to another step towards fighting for a world title as he scored a tough unanimous decision over Gary Gomez in an eight cruiserweight bout that highlighted the sixth annual Cancer Awareness night at The Legendary Blue Horizon this past Friday night.

For Cancer Awareness night, Blue Horizon Boxing Inc. had Cancer groups from the area handing out information about the dreaded disease and honored oncologist, Dr. Edith Mitchell.

Nakash was very efficient in scoring the unanimous decision over tough veteran Gary Gomez in the main event.

Nakash used his speed advantage to land quick combinations but the game Gomez kept coming forward and provided Nakash his stiffest challenge to day.

Graziano was hyped as being a knockout artist and he did not disappoint. Fans could tell early that he has a fan friendly as he battered late-replacement Andre Hemphill inside of one round two keep his impressive knockout streak intact at 7-0 with seven knockouts including six in the opening frame.

Other winners from Friday night included Mondre Pope’s close split decision over Gerardo Robles in a six round Lightweight bout, Darrell Jones defeating Achmad Tuba in a Jr. Middleweight bout; Joe Alonso remaining undefeated with a unanimous decision over Vaughn Anderson; Ryan Carson stopping Jonathan Ocassio in the last second of their Jr. Lightweight bout and Paul Fernandez unanimous decision over Quincy Johnson in a Featherweight bout.

The fights were streamed all over the world on www.gofightlive.tv and can still be purchased for $5.99 by clicking:

http://www.gofightlive.tv/showEvent.do?event=517

COMPLETE RESULTS

8 Rounds – Cruiserweights—Ran Nakash (21-0), 209 lbs of Haifa, Isarel U DEC over Gary Gomez (18-11-1) 203 lbs of Salt Lake City, UT… Scores were 79-73; 79-74 and 78-74

4 Rounds – Cruiserweights—Jeremiah Graziano (7-0, 7 KO’s) 196 ½ lbs of Kansas City, MO TKO 1 (2:35) over Andre Hemphill (8-13-2) 184 lbs of Philadelphia, PA

6 rounds – Lightweights – Mondre Pope (3-0-1) 135 lbs of Norfolk, VA SPL DEC over Gerardo Robles (9-8) 133 ½ lbs of Kansas City, MO… Scores were 60-54, 58-56 for Pope, 58-56 for Robles

4 Rounds Jr. Middleweights- Darrell Jones (2-0) 150 lbs of Philadelphia U DEC over Achmad Tuba (1-1) 153 lbs of Nazareth.. Scores were 40-35, 38-37 and 38-37

4 Rounds Jr. Middleweights – Joe Alonso (2-0) 154 lbs of Bellmawr, NJ U DEC over Vaughn Anderson (0-1) 152 lbs of Philadelphia, PA

4 Rounds – Jr. Lightweights—Ryan Carson (2-0, 2 KO’s) 133 lbs of Norristown, PA TKO 4 (2:59) over Jonathan Ocassio (0-5) 130 lbs of Philadelphia, PA

4 Rounds – Featherweights – Paul Fernandez (5-2-1) 126 lbs of Philadelphia, PA U DEC over Quincy Johnson (0-4-1) 125 ½ lbs of Cincinnati, OH… Scores were 40-36 on all cards

The next show at The Legendary Blue Horizon will be Friday night December 4th.

Rodriguez rocks, Andrade rolls in Rhode Island

Posted on | October 3, 2009 | No Comments

LINCOLN, R.I. (October 3, 2009) – Hot prospect Edwin “La Bomba” Rodriguez (12-0, 8 KOs) nearly pitched a shutout today, defeating battle-tested Darnell Boone by a unanimous 8-round decision in the main event on the “Saturday Afternoon Special” card at Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island.

“Saturday Afternoon Special” was presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), in association with Star Boxing, Banner Promotions and DiBella Entertainment.

Rodriguez outclassed veteran Boone (16-13-2, 6 KOs)in an entertaining match, using his quick hands and reach advantage to pepper his game opponent, winning eight rounds on one judge’s card and seven on the two others. The learning experience continued for former 2-time national amateur champion Rodriguez, who is developing into a complete package.

“Boone is a helluva fighter,” Rodriguez commented. “He brought his ‘A’ game and he took some good punches. I didn’t put him away but learned a lot from this fight.”

In the co-feature, 2008 U.S. Olympian Demetrius “The Extinguisher” Andrade (8-0, 6 KOs) and Chris “The Last Chapter” Chatman (4-1, 2 KOs) went to war in a true crowd pleasing junior middleweight bout featuring a pair of multi-talented, previously unbeaten southpaws.

“He was a tough opponent,” Andrade said after the fight before his hometown fans. “He fought a good fight. You know what I do. He came to fight and took it good. I used my head and boxed. I have nothing to complain about.”

“I felt I punished him and deserved victory,” a disappointed Chatman claimed. “Nobody is going to hit him harder or pressure him more. I will be back. I am a warrior. He won’t fight anybody like me, unless it is me again.”

Relentless punching Cape Verdean super middleweight Vladine Biosse (4-0, 3 KOs), former University of Rhode Island football player, passed his stiffest test to date and went the distance for the first time against Tafari Lawton (1-1).

Light welterweight Simeon Dunwell improved his record to 10-1 with a fourth round stoppage of David Marquez in the fourth round. Light welterweight Jesus Caro (5-0, 2 KOs) remained unbeaten by way of a unanimous fourth-round decision. Hartford junior middleweight David Bauza (2-0, 2 KOs) dominated Damien Butler until their fight was ended early in the second.

Full results below:

RESULTS FROM TWIN RIVER

Lincoln, Rhode Island

Oct. 3, 2009 – “Saturday Afternoon Special”

SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS

Edwin Rodriguez (12-0, 8 KOs), Worcester, MA WDEC8 (80-72, 79-73, 79-73) Darnell Boone (16-13-2, 6 KOs), Atlanta, GA

Vladine Biosse (4-0, 3 KOs), Providence, RI WDEC4 (40-36, 39-38, 39-38) Tafari Lawton (1-1, 0 KOs), New York, NY

JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS

Demetrius Andrade (8-0, 6 KOs), Providence, RI WDEC6 (60.54, 60-55, 59-55) Chris Chatman (4-1, 2 KOs), San Diego, CA

David Bauza (2-0, 2 KOs), Hartford, CT WTKO2 (0:25) Johnny Rowell (0-3), Atlanta, GA

LIGHT WELTERWEIGHTS

Jesus Caro (5-0, 2 KOs), Providence, RI WDEC4 (40-35, 40-35, 39-36) Damien Butler (0-2), Baltimore, MD

Simeon Dunwell (10-1, 2 KOs), Peabody, MA WTKO4 (1:40) David Marquez (5-7-1, 1 KO), Ft. Walton, CO

Promoter: Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc.

Matchmaker: Ted Panagiotis

-CES-

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