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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2016 |
#R1# Puckett stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Puckett wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2# Puckett gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Ponds looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Puckett seems keen to control Ponds's posture. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Puckett working for a triangle but Ponds defends it easily.
Puckett wants to sweep but no luck. #T1# Puckett pulls Ponds in to control the position. Ponds stays in close to Puckett's body and controls the position. Ponds trying to control the position from guard on top but Puckett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Ponds misses with a takedown and Puckett counters with a nice body shot. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Ponds throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL# and Puckett counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Ponds jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Puckett walks away with a smile on his face. Ponds gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Louis Puckett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Ponds. Ponds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ponds shoots in for a takedown but Puckett shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Puckett tries to counter by clinching up but Ponds breaks away and moves out of range. Ponds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puckett.
Ponds misses with a double jab.
Ponds throws a sloppy head kick and Puckett moves out of range easily. #CL2# Ponds drives through and clinches with Puckett against the cage.
Ponds working hard to break the clinch. Puckett drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ponds gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T3# Ponds looking to stall.
Puckett really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Puckett drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ponds tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ponds is trying to maintain a safe position but Puckett gets an underhook and turns Ponds into the cage.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Ponds wants to break free but Puckett has control.
Ponds doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ponds is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Puckett pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD# Puckett wants the takedown. Ponds is fighting it off but Puckett persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ponds's guard against the cage.#ES2# Ponds kicks Puckett off and gets to his feet. #CL2# Ponds has closed the distance and engaged Puckett in a clinch.
Ponds can't get the takedown.
Ponds looks winded! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2# Ponds has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Puckett uses from the top position. Puckett is looking to work some ground and pound but Ponds has wrist control. Puckett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Ponds dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Puckett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ponds moves away. Louis Puckett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Ponds has closed the distance and engaged Puckett in a clinch.
#BC2# Ponds pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Ponds lands a nice looking body shot.
Ponds lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ponds looks for the body kick but Puckett saw that one coming. Puckett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Sloppy strikes from Ponds. Those never looked like landing. A counter left hand to the body from Puckett misses its target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ponds looks for a takedown but Puckett sprawls well. Ponds tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Puckett defends well and Ponds ends up having to push Puckett into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Puckett tries to counter by clinching up but Ponds breaks away and moves out of range. Ponds is breathing heavily.#T1# Ponds shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Puckett as he avoids it easily. Louis Puckett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Ponds.#CL2# Ponds clinches up against the cage. Ponds is looking for a takedown. Ponds is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Puckett pulls him back up using the underhooks. Ponds has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Puckett avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Puckett tries to land knees in the clinch but Ponds avoids the damage to the body. Puckett manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ponds tries a knee to the head but Puckett blocks it.
#T2# Ponds is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Puckett to keep the fight standing.#TD# Puckett tightens his grip and picks Ponds up, before dumping him to the ground. Ponds manages to land in guard. Puckett is standing up over Ponds. Ponds looks to escape but Puckett dives into side control.
#REVB##SUB# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Puckett is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ponds is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Puckett lands a few punches from side control. Puckett trying to control the action but Ponds is working from the bottom. Puckett connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ponds some visible discomfort.
#T3##SUB# Puckett tries for a kimura but Ponds is defending well. Louis Puckett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Ponds tries to improve position but can't. Ponds taking a bit of punishment here - Puckett scoring with strikes. #SUB# Puckett tries for a kimura but Ponds is defending well. #SUB# Puckett looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Puckett lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T4# Ponds is looking for a sweep. Ponds is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Puckett working the ground and pound. Puckett landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Puckett is working Ponds over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB# Puckett tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Puckett has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Ponds takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SUB# Puckett wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ponds, who protects the arm well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Puckett working the ground and pound. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Puckett dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##TD# Puckett scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Ponds works his way to full guard. Good work. Puckett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Ponds preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Puckett throwing strikes from guard but Ponds blocks nicely. Puckett postures up in Ponds's guard and throws a big left but Ponds blocks it. Ponds is trying to control the position but Puckett postures up. Ponds is looking to stand up but Puckett isn't so interested in that idea. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Puckett is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Puckett working some strikes from top position. Ponds working a defensive guard here.
Ponds takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Ponds has momentary wrist control but Puckett slips an elbow through the middle. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Puckett is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Puckett's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Puckett scoring with punches to the head and body. Ponds tries to land a sweep but no joy. Puckett throwing strikes but missing. Puckett is in close to Ponds's body, working some short punches and elbows. Puckett scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Puckett keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ponds's head. Ponds preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU# Puckett stands up from Ponds's guard - Puckett perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2# Ponds misses with a takedown #CL# and Puckett counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Puckett tries to pull guard but Ponds holds him up against the cage and eventually Puckett drops back down to his feet.
Puckett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ponds can do to turn this around? Ponds is trying to push Puckett away but Puckett has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Puckett has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ponds is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Puckett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ponds has him pressed against the cage. The referee is keeping an eye on Puckett - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Puckett is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Puckett for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T3# Ponds lands a knee to the body.
Ponds wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Puckett has him pressed against the cage. Puckett drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louis Puckett. That's going to take a lot out of him. Puckett effectively controlling the action here.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Puckett blocks an elbow strike from Ponds.
Ponds fails to pull guard.
Puckett keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ponds's efforts to push away. Ponds is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ponds is defending well against a takedown attempt. Puckett tries to score a body lock takedown but Ponds shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Louis Puckett showed his dominance in that final round. I think Puckett has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Puckett!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1# Ponds tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Ponds dives in for a single leg takedown but Pekkanen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Ponds tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Pekkanen throws a leg kick but Ponds checks it. Ponds throws a sloppy head kick and Pekkanen moves out of range easily. Pekkanen throws a counter combo. Pekkanen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ponds tries to clinch but Pekkanen is having none of it. Pekkanen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Pekkanen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL2# Pekkanen rushes Ponds and presses him up against the cage. Pekkanen just leaning against Ponds, taking a breather. #TD# Ponds manages to pull guard.
Ponds trying to keep a closed guard but Pekkanen is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES# Ponds is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Pekkanen throws a punch but it's blocked by Ponds. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2# Pekkanen breaks from the clinch.
#T1# Pekkanen scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Pekkanen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Pekka Pekkanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Ponds fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pekkanen, pushing him back against the cage. Ponds leaning his opponent against the cage. A nice glancing elbow lands by Pekkanen. Pekkanen crunches a lovely knee into Ponds's ribcage. Pekkanen scores a nice knee to the body.
Ponds is trying to pull guard but Pekkanen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Pekkanen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ponds is defending well for now.#BC2# Pekkanen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Pekkanen throws a leg kick but Ponds sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL2# Pekkanen closes the distance and pushes Ponds back into the cage.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Pekkanen tries to throw a body punch but Ponds avoids it by throwing Pekkanen back against the cage. A short right from Pekkanen on the inside. Pekkanen tries to land a knee to the head but Ponds blocks with his arms.
Ponds is looking to take this one to the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Ponds. That's going to take a lot out of him. Pekkanen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short right from Pekkanen on the inside. #BC# Ponds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ponds shoots in for a takedown but Pekkanen shows good takedown defense. Pekkanen throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Ponds wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Pekkanen misses with a low kick.
Ponds fails with the takedown. Ponds is breathing heavily. Ponds fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Pekkanen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ponds on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pekkanen. Pekkanen obviously looking to wear him down.
Pekka Pekkanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3# A bone on bone clash there as Ponds blocks the leg kick.
Ponds tries to clinch up but Pekkanen circles away and keeps his distance. Ponds checks a low kick from Pekkanen. Ponds tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pekkanen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ponds somewhat. Pekkanen is looking to score with low kicks. Ponds fails with the takedown. Ponds takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2# Pekkanen has closed the distance and engaged Ponds in a clinch.
Pekkanen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pekkanen prevents the takedown attempt.
#T4# Pekkanen is pushing Ponds up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Pekkanen landing knees to the head.
Pekkanen stalling.
Ponds blocks a body shot from Pekkanen. #BC2# Pekkanen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Pekkanen takes the fight into the clinch. Pekkanen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pekkanen lands a nice knee to the body. Ponds managing to block the knees to the body from Pekkanen.
Ponds working hard to break the clinch. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ponds blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Pekkanen dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Ponds tries to clinch up. Ponds has a takedown stuffed. A leg kick checked by Ponds. Ponds tries to clinch up. Pekkanen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ponds is out of range and Pekkanen settles back down. Pekkanen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Ponds fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD# Ponds dives in and scores a takedown into Pekkanen's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pekkanen wants to stand up but Ponds is controlling him. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Ponds wants to pass the guard but Pekkanen is keeping the position.#ES2# Pekkanen has his feet on Ponds's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Pekkanen misses with a few strikes there.
Pekkanen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ponds.#CL2# Pekkanen rushes Ponds and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Pekkanen avoiding damage as Ponds throws knees to the body.
Pekkanen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ponds blocks it with crossed arms. #T2# Pekkanen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ponds is defending well for now. Ponds is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pekkanen to keep the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Ponds. That's going to take a lot out of him. Pekkanen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ponds is defending well for now. Pekkanen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pekkanen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A bit of stalling here from Pekkanen.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Ponds fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pekkanen has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Pekkanen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pekkanen.
#TD# Ponds decides to pull guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ponds seems keen to control Pekkanen's posture.#SU2# Pekkanen stands and steps away. Ponds gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3# Ponds stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pekkanen. Pekkanen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ponds is looking to counter the offense by Pekkanen and move into the clinch. Ponds dives in and grabs Pekkanen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pekkanen pushes down on Ponds's head and hops out.#CL2# Pekkanen gets a clinch. Pekkanen working Ponds over with knees to the body. Pekkanen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pekkanen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ponds is defending well for now. Ponds on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ponds on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ponds has Pekkanen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pekkanen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Pekkanen misses with a body punch.
Pekkanen is leaning against Ponds and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Pekka Pekkanen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Pekkanen working Ponds over with knees to the body. A nice glancing elbow lands by Pekkanen. #T4# Ponds tries to pull guard but Pekkanen forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Ponds managing to block the knees to the body from Pekkanen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pekkanen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2# Pekkanen breaks the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Pekkanen throws a right and a left that Ponds avoids nicely. Ponds checks the leg kick.#CL# Ponds clinches up with Pekkanen and pushes him back against the cage. Pekkanen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ponds taking a breather. Ponds fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pekkanen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Pekkanen trying to stall but Ponds improves his position.
#BC2# Pekkanen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Pekkanen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Ponds shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pekkanen as he jumps to the side. Pekkanen throws a leg kick that misses. Pekkanen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CL2# Pekkanen closes the distance and clinches. Ponds is trying to pull guard but Pekkanen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Pekkanen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Ponds is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pekkanen to keep the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Ponds. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ponds is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pekkanen pulls him back up using the underhooks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Come on Pekkanen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pekkanen lands a nice knee to the body. Ponds avoiding damage as Pekkanen throws knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2# Pekkanen breaks the clinch.
#T1# Pekkanen misses with a low kick.
Pekkanen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Pekkanen misses with a double jab.
Ponds scores with a head kick. Pekkanen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Pekkanen tries to work over Ponds's front leg with a kick but Ponds checks it. Ponds tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Pekkanen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pekkanen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ponds back to the cage. Pekkanen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL2# Pekkanen clinches with his opponent.
Ponds has Pekkanen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pekkanen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Pekkanen stalls. Pekkanen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ponds in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T2# Pekkanen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pekkanen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Pekkanen tries to throw a body punch but Ponds avoids it by throwing Pekkanen back against the cage. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pekkanen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ponds blocks an elbow strike. Pekkanen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ponds is defending well for now. Pekkanen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ponds is defending well for now.#BC# Ponds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Pekkanen slips a straight right by Ponds. Ponds misses with a takedown attempt and Pekkanen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pekkanen, right into the meat.
A jab from Pekkanen does it's job there.#T3# Pekkanen connects with a leg kick. Ponds looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Pekkanen scores with a nice strike. Ponds looks to land a combination. Pekkanen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL2# Pekkanen takes the fight into the clinch. Ponds is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Pekkanen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. A right handed body shot lands from Pekkanen.
Pekkanen scores a nice knee to the body.
Ponds is trying to pull guard but Pekkanen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Pekkanen looking to throw knees to the head but Ponds is blocking nicely.
Ponds is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pekkanen to keep the fight standing. Ponds wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pekkanen avoiding damage.
Ponds is working for takedown but Pekkanen is calmly controlling the position for now.#T4# Pekkanen can't find room to land a body shot as Ponds controls the action.
Pekkanen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ponds.
Pekkanen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pekkanen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. This has been an exciting period of action!#TD# Ponds jumps guard.
#SU2# Pekkanen stands up and waves to Ponds to follow him. Pekkanen misses with a series of wild punches.
Ponds appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Pekka Pekkanen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Ponds is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Pekka Pekkanen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Pekkanen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 27:30 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Pekkanen!
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