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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Petsuwan Sitsongrit (ranked 26 p4p, 198 weight class) and Odin Markkanen (ranked 4 p4p, 18 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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176 cm 32 144 23 - 5 - 0 |
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170 cm 32 150 11 - 0 - 0 |
Great wrestler World class boxer Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler World class boxer Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Petsuwan Sitsongrit! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Odin Markkanen! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Markkanen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Markkanen tries to keep at a distance but Sitsongrit has taken the fight into the clinch. Markkanen takes a shot to the head. Markkanen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Markkanen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle. Markkanen misses with a hook from the clinch. A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit cracks Markkanen with a nice body shot. Markkanen is leaning against Sitsongrit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head. Markkanen misses with a hook from the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Markkanen jumps guard but Sitsongrit stands there with Markkanen around his waist. Markkanen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head. A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Markkanen takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Markkanen controls his hands.
Markkanen has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Markkanen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Markkanen.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut. A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Markkanen fails to pull guard.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position but instead, Markkanen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sitsongrit into the cage. Markkanen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle. Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Sitsongrit stalling in the clinch.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Markkanen can't break the clinch.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Markkanen blocks it.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit. Markkanen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Markkanen gets control of Sitsongrit's arms and successfully pulls guard. Markkanen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Sitsongrit slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Sitsongrit passes Markkanen's left leg - he's now in half guard. Markkanen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Markkanen is trying to maintain the position but Sitsongrit is very close to passing his half guard. Markkanen actively working from the bottom here. Markkanen is looking to control Sitsongrit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Markkanen avoid being mounted? Markkanen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Markkanen actively working from the bottom here. Sitsongrit prevents Markkanen from improving his position. Markkanen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sitsongrit's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sitsongrit's back! Markkanen scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Sitsongrit is looking for a way out.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sitsongrit trying to get back to his feet but Markkanen is in full control for now. Sitsongrit breaks Markkanen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Markkanen wants to sweep here but Sitsongrit controlling him for the moment. Sitsongrit trying to control the position from guard on top but Markkanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Markkanen being controlled here, momentarily. Markkanen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sitsongrit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Markkanen keeps moving. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Nice body punch from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot. Sitsongrit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Markkanen is looking to chop away at Sitsongrit's legs. Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Markkanen counters with a stiff right hand. Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markkanen unleashes a big counter combination but Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Markkanen takes one to the side of the head.
Markkanen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Markkanen can do to turn this around? Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick. Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Markkanen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Markkanen misses with a straight right. Petsuwan Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jab from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Good leg kick by Sitsongrit. Markkanen tries to work over Sitsongrit's front leg with a kick but Sitsongrit checks it. Sitsongrit throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Markkanen moves out of range. Good standup being displayed there by Sitsongrit as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sitsongrit throws out a leg kick but Markkanen moves out of range and Sitsongrit only half commits. Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markkanen manages to avoid it. Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Markkanen off balance momentarily. Markkanen misses with the combination.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Markkanen. A jab from Sitsongrit finds it's way through Markkanen's defenses. Markkanen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Markkanen swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit drops down looking for a counter takedown but Markkanen sprawls and moves away. Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Markkanen at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch. Petsuwan Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Markkanen has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Markkanen throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit. A short right from Sitsongrit. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Markkanen is looking to take this one to the mat. Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Markkanen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Sitsongrit tries to work over Markkanen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Markkanen is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage. Petsuwan Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odin Markkanen. Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Markkanen controls his hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head. A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land. Markkanen jumps guard but Sitsongrit turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Markkanen jumps into guard, dragging Sitsongrit to the mat.
Markkanen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sitsongrit controls the pace. Sitsongrit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sitsongrit postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit dominated that second round. That's time! Sitsongrit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Markkanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit lands with a hook. Markkanen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Markkanen. Markkanen takes one on the button. Markkanen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. A low kick from Sitsongrit misses and Markkanen counters with a straight right hand. An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit. Markkanen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Sitsongrit throws a good cross that connects.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far. A bone on bone clash there as Markkanen blocks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Markkanen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Markkanen checks a leg kick. Markkanen blocks a low kick nicely. Markkanen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Markkanen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Sitsongrit connects with the punch. A cross from Sitsongrit lands. Markkanen misses the shot to the body. Markkanen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Markkanen. Sitsongrit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Nice body punch from Sitsongrit. Markkanen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Markkanen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Markkanen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's two minutes gone in the round. Markkanen slips under a jab. Markkanen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Markkanen rushes Sitsongrit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside. Sitsongrit gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Markkanen.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Markkanen is trying to force a seperation but Sitsongrit has the dominant position. Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Markkanen.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sitsongrit presses Markkanen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit. Markkanen misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to stall but Markkanen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Markkanen is trying to break free. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Markkanen backwards. Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Markkanen backwards. Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Markkanen. A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside. Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit avoiding damage.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Markkanen blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sitsongrit stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Markkanen lands a hook to the side of the head. Sitsongrit leaning his opponent against the cage. A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Markkanen misses with the head strike.
Markkanen letting Sitsongrit take a breather here. Petsuwan Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far. Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Markkanens head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit. Nice body punch from Sitsongrit. A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit. Markkanen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Markkanen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Markkanen scores with an uppercut up the middle. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit clearly takes that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Markkanen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sitsongrit cracks Markkanen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Markkanen moves into range and clinches up with Sitsongrit. Markkanen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Markkanen. Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Markkanen.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Sitsongrit lands a right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Markkanen tries to break free but Sitsongrit pushes him back against the cage. Markkanen working some nice short punches in the clinch. Sitsongrit takes a shot to the head. A shot in the inside from Markkanen. Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Markkanen or not. Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike. Markkanen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Markkanen.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
Markkanen blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Markkanen's head. A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Markkanen blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sitsongrit. Markkanen jumps guard but Sitsongrit turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head. Sitsongrit gets through Markkanen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Markkanen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Markkanen uses good head movement to avoid it. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Markkanen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sitsongrit pushes Markkanen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Markkanen backwards. Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Markkanen.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Markkanen backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit. Markkanen blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head. Markkanen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Markkanen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit cracks Markkanen with a nice body shot. Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Markkanen tries to pull guard but Sitsongrit forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Markkanen blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit. Markkanen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Nice body punch from Sitsongrit. A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Markkanen or not. Markkanen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Markkanen tries to pull guard but Sitsongrit holds him up against the cage and eventually Markkanen drops back down to his feet.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odin Markkanen. Markkanen jumps guard but Sitsongrit turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit leaning his opponent against the cage. Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body. Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Markkanen uses good head movement to avoid it. Sitsongrit gets underhooks to prevent Markkanen's takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Markkanen is trying to break free. Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Markkanen misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Markkanen's head. Sitsongrit lands a body shot. Markkanen blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Markkanen's elbow. A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Markkanen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! Markkanen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Sitsongrit is trying to maintain a safe position but Markkanen gets an underhook and turns Sitsongrit into the cage. Sitsongrit is leaning against Markkanen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Sitsongrit taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Markkanen has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit stops a takedown attempt from Markkanen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit had his way with Odin Markkanen in that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! Good exchange - Sitsongrit coming out on top. Odin Markkanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Markkanen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab. Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick. A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Markkanen has time to react. Sitsongrit scores with a decent looking hook. Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Sitsongrit takes the fight into the clinch. Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Markkanen is looking to take this one to the mat. A head punch blocked on the inside by Markkanen. Sitsongrit is working Markkanen over against the cage. Markkanen misses with a short punch on the inside. Markkanen lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round. Markkanen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sitsongrit just stands there and leans against the cage. Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside. Sitsongrit is trying to stall.
Markkanen throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Markkanen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Markkanen. Markkanen misses with some punches.
Markkanen blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land. Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Markkanen. Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Markkanen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Petsuwan Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odin Markkanen.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside. Markkanen misses with a punch on the inside.
Markkanen throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit. Markkanen throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head. A head punch on the inside from Markkanen fails to land. Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Markkanen swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it. Markkanen wants a takedown but no success here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Markkanen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Markkanen. Markkanen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards. Markkanen tries to score a body lock takedown but Sitsongrit shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut. Markkanen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Markkanen working aggressively here.
Markkanen throws a head punch that misses. Markkanen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Markkanen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Markkanen tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Markkanen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sitsongrit avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Markkanen misses with the head strike.
Markkanen throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head. Markkanen scores with a shoulder strike. Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Markkanen. A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Markkanen. Markkanen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Petsuwan Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sitsongrit, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petsuwan Sitsongrit! Petsuwan Sitsongrit retains his featherweight title! Our winner, Petsuwan Sitsongrit, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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