Post by The Sandman on May 10, 2022 22:22:36 GMT -5
Curtis Blaydes looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
Mark Kerr looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Curtis Blaydes comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Curtis Blaydes and Mark Kerr touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Kerr studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Kerr is holding Curtis Blaydes's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Curtis Blaydes loses balance and goes to the ground.
Mark Kerr is in side mount over Curtis Blaydes
Razor doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Mark Kerr is in side mount over Curtis Blaydes
Curtis Blaydes launches a few punches to Kerr's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Kerr tries to cover his face,
Mark Kerr is in side mount over Curtis Blaydes
Mark Kerr looks to mount Curtis Blaydes...
Mark Kerr slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Mark Kerr is in full mount over Curtis Blaydes
Kerr tries to launch a few punches to Curtis Blaydes
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Razor's defense
Mark Kerr is in full mount over Curtis Blaydes
Mark Kerr tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Razor is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Razor is trying to counter now!
Razor measures the resilience of Kerr's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Kerr blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Mark Kerr is in full mount over Curtis Blaydes
Kerr tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Mark Kerr controls the situation despite Curtis Blaydes efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Mark Kerr is in full mount over Curtis Blaydes
Curtis Blaydes tries to roll to his side and trap Mark Kerr in his guard...
Curtis Blaydes moves to half guard.
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Razor
Mark Kerr tries to free his leg
Mark Kerr uses some of his skill by jumping out of Razor's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Mark Kerr is in side mount over Curtis Blaydes
Razor tries to show some ground skills
Curtis Blaydes put Kerr in half guard.
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Razor
Razor measures the resilience of Kerr's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Kerr's side.
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Razor
Curtis Blaydes launches a few punches to Kerr's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Kerr tries to cover his face,
Kerr's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Razor
Curtis Blaydes launches a few punches to Kerr's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Kerr tries to cover his face,
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Razor
Body shots by Mark Kerr
Solid blows to Razor's abdomen.
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Razor
Mark Kerr tries to pass Curtis Blaydes's guard...
Mark Kerr manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Mark Kerr is in side mount over Curtis Blaydes
Mark Kerr looks to mount Curtis Blaydes...
Curtis Blaydes sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Razor
Mark Kerr doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Mark Kerr. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Malvinas Argentinas (Mendoza, Argentina) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Mark Kerr closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Razor and Kerr circle around the center of the cage.
Kerr is holding Curtis Blaydes's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Curtis Blaydes loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Mark Kerr is in side mount over Curtis Blaydes
Mark Kerr looks to pass to mount...
Razor creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Malvinas Argentinas (Mendoza, Argentina) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Razor studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Kerr moves backwards and Curtis Blaydes is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Kerr pushes Curtis Blaydes and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Curtis Blaydes.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Razor studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Some counter punches against Curtis Blaydes
almost hit him as he moves away.
Razor studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Kerr is holding Curtis Blaydes's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Curtis Blaydes shows great balance while pushing away Mark Kerr
Curtis Blaydes is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Razor studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Kerr is holding Curtis Blaydes's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Curtis Blaydes shows great balance while pushing away Mark Kerr
Mark Kerr is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Kerr grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Mark Kerr
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Razor
Kerr moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Razor
Mark Kerr tries to free his leg
Curtis Blaydes moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mark Kerr tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Razor is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Razor
Kerr moves on the ground
Kerr cannot take advantage in the ground
Razor tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Razor measures the resilience of Kerr's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Kerr's side.
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Razor
Kerr steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Mark Kerr launches a few punches to Razor
Razor holds Mark Kerr's arms and blocks the punches!
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Razor
Kerr tries to improve position.
Razor adjusts and closes his guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Mark Kerr is in closed guard over Razor
Kerr tries to escape from closed guard...
Razor waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Mark Kerr! He is reversed and nor Curtis Blaydes is on half guard!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Curtis Blaydes is in half guard over Kerr
Good looking punches from Curtis Blaydes on the ground
They could take their toll on Kerr.
Curtis Blaydes is in half guard over Kerr
Curtis Blaydes aggressively and repeatedly punches Kerr.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Curtis Blaydes is in half guard over Kerr
Curtis Blaydes aggressively and repeatedly punches Kerr.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Mark Kerr's Left cheek
Curtis Blaydes is in half guard over Kerr
Mark Kerr doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Razor's moves.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Curtis Blaydes is in half guard over Kerr
Razor launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Mark Kerr is not able to stop Kerr ground skills and Curtis Blaydes moves to side mount!
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Mark Kerr
Curtis Blaydes looks to mount Mark Kerr...
Curtis Blaydes slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Curtis Blaydes is in full mount over Mark Kerr
Razor delivers a few accurate elbows!
Kerr is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Kerr's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Razor is in rear mount over Kerr
Deep breaths from Mark Kerr who tries a hammer punch to Razor's ribs.
Razor blocks those punches
Kerr clumsily fails here and it's time for Curtis Blaydes to fight back!
Curtis Blaydes tries to open Kerr's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Curtis Blaydes. Kerr is unable to cover himself now!
Razor is in rear mount over Kerr
Kerr has Razor controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Razor is unable to move under Kerr control.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Malvinas Argentinas (Mendoza, Argentina) are cheering for the fighters.
Kerr studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Curtis Blaydes is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Kerr and Razor circle around the center of the cage.
Curtis Blaydes is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Kerr.
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Round 3
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Curtis Blaydes is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Kerr grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Razor struggles... Mark Kerr is unable to take him down
Razor is trying to counter now!
Razor launches a hook to the body
Bang! Kerr stops that one with his ribs!
Mark Kerr attempts a sweep single...
Curtis Blaydes was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Curtis Blaydes closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Curtis Blaydes tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kerr goes down.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Curtis Blaydes is in open guard over Kerr
Curtis Blaydes tries to pass to half guard...
Mark Kerr can't prevent his opponent from passing. Razor looks to work from half guard.
Curtis Blaydes is in half guard over Kerr
Mark Kerr attempts to move to full guard
Curtis Blaydes keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Curtis Blaydes is in half guard over Kerr
Good looking punches from Curtis Blaydes on the ground
They could take their toll on Kerr.
Curtis Blaydes is in half guard over Kerr
Razor is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Curtis Blaydes is in half guard over Kerr
Razor leans back...
He clobbers Mark Kerr's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
This is over! That impact from Curtis Blaydes has left Kerr laying flat on the mat!
Winner is Curtis Blaydes by KO (GnP) at 1:41 Round 3
Statistics: Curtis Blaydes
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 33/44 (75%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 378 s
Statistics: Mark Kerr
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/8 (50%)
GnP strikes 3/10 (30%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 378 s
Battle of the Ground and Pounds. Blaydes uses elbows though. Probably moreso than Kerr? Maybe?
Mark Kerr looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Curtis Blaydes comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Curtis Blaydes and Mark Kerr touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Kerr studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Kerr is holding Curtis Blaydes's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Curtis Blaydes loses balance and goes to the ground.
Mark Kerr is in side mount over Curtis Blaydes
Razor doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Mark Kerr is in side mount over Curtis Blaydes
Curtis Blaydes launches a few punches to Kerr's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Kerr tries to cover his face,
Mark Kerr is in side mount over Curtis Blaydes
Mark Kerr looks to mount Curtis Blaydes...
Mark Kerr slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Mark Kerr is in full mount over Curtis Blaydes
Kerr tries to launch a few punches to Curtis Blaydes
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Razor's defense
Mark Kerr is in full mount over Curtis Blaydes
Mark Kerr tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Razor is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Razor is trying to counter now!
Razor measures the resilience of Kerr's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Kerr blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Mark Kerr is in full mount over Curtis Blaydes
Kerr tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Mark Kerr controls the situation despite Curtis Blaydes efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Mark Kerr is in full mount over Curtis Blaydes
Curtis Blaydes tries to roll to his side and trap Mark Kerr in his guard...
Curtis Blaydes moves to half guard.
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Razor
Mark Kerr tries to free his leg
Mark Kerr uses some of his skill by jumping out of Razor's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Mark Kerr is in side mount over Curtis Blaydes
Razor tries to show some ground skills
Curtis Blaydes put Kerr in half guard.
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Razor
Razor measures the resilience of Kerr's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Kerr's side.
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Razor
Curtis Blaydes launches a few punches to Kerr's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Kerr tries to cover his face,
Kerr's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Razor
Curtis Blaydes launches a few punches to Kerr's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Kerr tries to cover his face,
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Razor
Body shots by Mark Kerr
Solid blows to Razor's abdomen.
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Razor
Mark Kerr tries to pass Curtis Blaydes's guard...
Mark Kerr manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Mark Kerr is in side mount over Curtis Blaydes
Mark Kerr looks to mount Curtis Blaydes...
Curtis Blaydes sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Razor
Mark Kerr doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Mark Kerr. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Malvinas Argentinas (Mendoza, Argentina) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Mark Kerr closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Razor and Kerr circle around the center of the cage.
Kerr is holding Curtis Blaydes's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Curtis Blaydes loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Mark Kerr is in side mount over Curtis Blaydes
Mark Kerr looks to pass to mount...
Razor creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Malvinas Argentinas (Mendoza, Argentina) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Razor studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Kerr moves backwards and Curtis Blaydes is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Kerr pushes Curtis Blaydes and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Curtis Blaydes.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Razor studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Some counter punches against Curtis Blaydes
almost hit him as he moves away.
Razor studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Kerr is holding Curtis Blaydes's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Curtis Blaydes shows great balance while pushing away Mark Kerr
Curtis Blaydes is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Razor studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Kerr is holding Curtis Blaydes's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Curtis Blaydes shows great balance while pushing away Mark Kerr
Mark Kerr is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Kerr grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Mark Kerr
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Razor
Kerr moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Mark Kerr is in half guard over Razor
Mark Kerr tries to free his leg
Curtis Blaydes moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mark Kerr tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Razor is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Razor
Kerr moves on the ground
Kerr cannot take advantage in the ground
Razor tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Razor measures the resilience of Kerr's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Kerr's side.
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Razor
Kerr steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Mark Kerr launches a few punches to Razor
Razor holds Mark Kerr's arms and blocks the punches!
Mark Kerr is in open guard over Razor
Kerr tries to improve position.
Razor adjusts and closes his guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Mark Kerr is in closed guard over Razor
Kerr tries to escape from closed guard...
Razor waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Mark Kerr! He is reversed and nor Curtis Blaydes is on half guard!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Curtis Blaydes is in half guard over Kerr
Good looking punches from Curtis Blaydes on the ground
They could take their toll on Kerr.
Curtis Blaydes is in half guard over Kerr
Curtis Blaydes aggressively and repeatedly punches Kerr.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Curtis Blaydes is in half guard over Kerr
Curtis Blaydes aggressively and repeatedly punches Kerr.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Mark Kerr's Left cheek
Curtis Blaydes is in half guard over Kerr
Mark Kerr doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Razor's moves.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Curtis Blaydes is in half guard over Kerr
Razor launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Mark Kerr is not able to stop Kerr ground skills and Curtis Blaydes moves to side mount!
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Mark Kerr
Curtis Blaydes looks to mount Mark Kerr...
Curtis Blaydes slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Curtis Blaydes is in full mount over Mark Kerr
Razor delivers a few accurate elbows!
Kerr is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Kerr's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Razor is in rear mount over Kerr
Deep breaths from Mark Kerr who tries a hammer punch to Razor's ribs.
Razor blocks those punches
Kerr clumsily fails here and it's time for Curtis Blaydes to fight back!
Curtis Blaydes tries to open Kerr's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Curtis Blaydes. Kerr is unable to cover himself now!
Razor is in rear mount over Kerr
Kerr has Razor controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Razor is unable to move under Kerr control.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Malvinas Argentinas (Mendoza, Argentina) are cheering for the fighters.
Kerr studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Curtis Blaydes is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Kerr and Razor circle around the center of the cage.
Curtis Blaydes is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Kerr.
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Round 3
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Curtis Blaydes is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Kerr grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Razor struggles... Mark Kerr is unable to take him down
Razor is trying to counter now!
Razor launches a hook to the body
Bang! Kerr stops that one with his ribs!
Mark Kerr attempts a sweep single...
Curtis Blaydes was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Curtis Blaydes closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Curtis Blaydes tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kerr goes down.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Curtis Blaydes is in open guard over Kerr
Curtis Blaydes tries to pass to half guard...
Mark Kerr can't prevent his opponent from passing. Razor looks to work from half guard.
Curtis Blaydes is in half guard over Kerr
Mark Kerr attempts to move to full guard
Curtis Blaydes keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Curtis Blaydes is in half guard over Kerr
Good looking punches from Curtis Blaydes on the ground
They could take their toll on Kerr.
Curtis Blaydes is in half guard over Kerr
Razor is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Curtis Blaydes is in half guard over Kerr
Razor leans back...
He clobbers Mark Kerr's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
This is over! That impact from Curtis Blaydes has left Kerr laying flat on the mat!
Winner is Curtis Blaydes by KO (GnP) at 1:41 Round 3
Statistics: Curtis Blaydes
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 33/44 (75%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 378 s
Statistics: Mark Kerr
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/8 (50%)
GnP strikes 3/10 (30%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 378 s
Battle of the Ground and Pounds. Blaydes uses elbows though. Probably moreso than Kerr? Maybe?
