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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2025 |
#R1# Evloev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Monroe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Evloev avoids the body shot from Monroe.
Evloev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Monroe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Evloev scrambles back to his feet. Marshall Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Monroe lands a really nice looking cross but Evloev seems unphased.
A right-left combo lands from Monroe. Monroe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Evloev misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Monroe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Monroe defending well as Evloev loads up on a big left hand. #CL2# Monroe pushes Evloev up against the cage in a clinch. Evloev misses with an elbow over the top.#BC# Evloev breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Monroe keeps the fight on the outside. Monroe connects with a crisp jab. Evloev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. A cross from Monroe lands. Monroe lands a slapping body shot.
#T1# Monroe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Monroe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Monroe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Evloev back to the cage. Monroe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Monroe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Evloev moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Monroe misses with a double jab.
Evloev wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Monroe lands with a straight right. Evloev didn't see that one coming. Monroe throws a combination. Evloev tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Monroe lands a glancing blow to the side of Evloev's head. Monroe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Evloev. Good standup being displayed there by Monroe as he connects with a hook. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Monroe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Evloev.#CL# Evloev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T2# Monroe scores with a shot to the side of Evloev's head. Monroe digs a right hand underneath Evloev's ribcage. Evloev let out a lung full of air as it connected. Evloev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Monroe walks away with a smile on his face. Evloev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Evloev fails with the takedown and Monroe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Evloev. That's going to take a lot out of him. Evloev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Monroe but Monroe pushes him off and we're back to square one. Evloev scores with a head kick.
Evloev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Evloev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Monroe with a body punch. A glancing blow. Monroe lands a two punch combo.
#T3# Evloev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Evloev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Monroe circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2# Monroe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Monroe lands a right hand. Monroe presses Evloev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Monroe working some nice short punches in the clinch. Monroe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Evloev's elbow. Monroe lands a shot to the body. Monroe lands a shoulder strike. Nice body punch from Monroe - that landed with a thud.
Evloev is breathing heavily. Monroe is struggling to control the position. Monroe pressing his opponent against the cage. Evloev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4# A short right from Monroe. Monroe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Evloev. Monroe scores with a shoulder strike. Evloev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Evloev tries to pull guard but Monroe holds him up against the cage and eventually Evloev drops back down to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Monroe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A body shot lands from Monroe.
Monroe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Monroe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Monroe scores with a nice short uppercut. Monroe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Evloev. Monroe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Monroe 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.#R2# Monroe lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Evloev tries to land a front kick but Monroe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Monroe dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Evloev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monroe.
Evloev walks into a stiff left hand from Monroe. Evloev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Monroe paws at him with a jab and circles away. Evloev shoots in but Monroe avoids the takedown attempt easily. Monroe throws a counter combo.#CL2# Monroe has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The referee calls for Monroe to work.
Monroe controlling the action here for a moment.
Monroe working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1# Evloev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Monroe works on Evloev's body with a couple of short punches. Monroe lands with a short shot to the head. Evloev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Monroe prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Evloev. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Monroe lands with a left to the head. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Monroe lands a nice uppercut. Still in the clinch, Monroe scores with a nice short uppercut. Evloev wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC# Evloev breaks from the clinch.
Evloev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Monroe pinned against the cage. Monroe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Monroe blocks a head kick by Evloev.
Monroe lands a two punch combo.
#T2# Monroe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Monroe lands with a cross. The crowd cheers as Monroe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Evloev doesn't seem phased though. Evloev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Monroe defends it nicely. Monroe throws a one two combo.
Monroe lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Monroe misses with a double jab.
Evloev seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. A jab lands there for Monroe. Monroe scores with a jab to the head.
Monroe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Monroe.#T3# Monroe connects with a single shot there.#CL2# Monroe clinches. Monroe working some nice short punches in the clinch. Monroe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Evloev backwards. Monroe stalling against the cage.
Monroe has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Monroe lands a hook to the side of the head. A short body shot lands from Monroe as the two fighters clinch.
Evloev missing with knees to the body.
Monroe lands a right hand. Monroe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A right hand to the body from Monroe.
Monroe lands with a light punch inside. A bit of stalling here from Monroe.
Monroe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Evloev backwards. #T4# 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! Monroe lands a left hand.
Monroe is struggling to control the position. A hook to the body from Monroe.
Evloev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Monroe to keep the fight standing. A right hand to the body from Monroe.
A body shot lands from Monroe.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Monroe. Monroe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Monroe lands a nice shot to the body. Monroe avoiding damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Monroe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Monroe pushes Evloev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Nice body punch from Monroe - that landed with a thud.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Monroe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3# Monroe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Evloev's head. Marshall Monroe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Monroe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Evloev. Evloev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Monroe. Monroe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Evloev momentarily.
Monroe digs a good body shot into Evloev's ribs. Evloev tries to score with a low kick but Monroe moves his leg out of the way. Evloev moves forwards but Monroe connects with a nice, crisp jab. Monroe scores with the left hand. Evloev knows he should have avoided that one. Monroe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Evloev. Evloev throws a big counter combination but Monroe scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Monroe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Evloev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Marshall Monroe seems to be getting the better of the standup. Both fighters are breathing heavily. A jab from Monroe does it's job there. Monroe might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T1# Evloev fails miserably with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Evloev. That's going to take a lot out of him. Monroe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Nice body punch from Monroe. Evloev goes for a double leg but Monroe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Monroe continues to drive forward. Monroe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Evloev.
Monroe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Monroe lands with a short shot to the head. Monroe presses Evloev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2# A left hand lands to the body for Monroe.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Evloev. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. A nice left hand lands by Monroe.
Monroe lands with a right to the head. Monroe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Monroe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Evloev backwards. Monroe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Monroe lands with a short shot to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Evloev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Evloev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Monroe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Evloev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Evloev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3# Monroe lands with a nice combination. Evloev backs away looking to recover. Monroe ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Monroe scores with a jab. A left and a right from Monroe both land. Nice combination. Evloev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Evloev takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL2# Monroe has managed to clinch.
Evloev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Monroe pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Monroe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Monroe.#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Evloev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Monroe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Monroe jabs Evloev to the body, keeping him at a distance. Monroe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good shot there by Monroe. Monroe keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2# Monroe pushes Evloev up against the cage in a clinch. Monroe lands a nice uppercut. Monroe lands a body shot. Monroe lands a body shot. Monroe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Evloev backwards. Viktor Evloev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Evloev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Monroe.
And that's the end of the fight! Marshall Monroe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Monroe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 25:30 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 25:30 Judge George Francis scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marshall Monroe! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2025 |
#R1##TD# Gunnarsson gets a takedown into half guard. Gunnarsson is thwarting Ahmad's attempts to control the position. Ahmad keeping hold of Gunnarsson's head, controlling as best he can. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ahmad can do anything to dispel that myth. Gunnarsson tries to pass to full mount but Ahmad defends it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ahmad is trying to get back to full guard. Gunnarsson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ahmad knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1# Ahmad is looking to improve his position.
Gunnarsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Gunnarsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Ahmad is trying to get back to full guard. Ahmad is holding on to half guard well. Gunnarsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Ahmad is looking to improve his position.
#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Ahmad is not content to let Gunnarsson control the position. Gunnarsson wants to stand up but Ahmad has a hold of him and won't allow it. Ahmad is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Ahmad shoots for a double leg takedown but Gunnarsson sprawls well. He's pushed Ahmad's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Gunnarsson doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2# and Ahmad moves into the clinch. Ahmad prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gunnarsson jumps guard but Ahmad turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjron Gunnarsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3# Gunnarsson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD2# Ahmad gets control of Gunnarsson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ahmad will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Ahmad wants to stand and escape but Gunnarsson is having none of it. Ahmad is pulling down on Gunnarsson's head to control his posture. Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahmad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gunnarsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Ahmad has wrist control.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Ahmad utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Ahmad wants to sweep here but Gunnarsson controlling him for the moment. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Ahmad is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. No luck for Ahmad with that takedown attempt. #TD2# Ahmad throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gunnarsson was covering up waiting for the punch and Ahmad finishes the takedown easily into guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ahmad passes easily into side control. Nice work. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Asep Ahmad will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Asep Ahmad's cut. That's time! Gunnarsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL# Ahmad gets tackled into the cage by Gunnarsson. Gunnarsson maintains the clinch. Ahmad is trying to drag Gunnarsson to the mat but Gunnarsson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Ahmad prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2# Ahmad breaks the clinch.
Ahmad displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gunnarsson. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Gunnarsson forces Ahmad back against the cage and clinches. Gunnarsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Come on Ahmad - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T1# Gunnarsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjron Gunnarsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# Ahmad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gunnarsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ahmad. Ahmad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2# Ahmad has Gunnarsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Ahmad putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gunnarsson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Gunnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Ahmad.
Ahmad lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2# Ahmad breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Gunnarsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ahmad, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2# Ahmad breaks from the clinch.
Ahmad misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T2# Gunnarsson fails with the takedown#TD2# and Ahmad counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ahmad. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ahmad is stalling in the full guard. Ahmad lands a couple of elbows. Ahmad has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Gunnarsson wants to sweep but no luck. Gunnarsson looking to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Ahmad stopping the sweep attempt from Gunnarsson. Ahmad is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Ahmad postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Ahmad tries to stand but Gunnarsson is controlling from the bottom. Ahmad controlling from the top position. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Ahmad misses with a double jab.
#TD2# Ahmad gets a takedown into half guard. Gunnarsson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Ahmad manages to mount him!
#T4# Gunnarsson tries to lock up and control but Ahmad gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Ahmad is in the full mount, landing strikes. Ahmad lands a heavy elbow. Gunnarsson is bucking up trying to escape but Ahmad cracks him with another couple of good strikes. 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! Ahmad takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Ahmad scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Asep Ahmad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Asep Ahmad's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Ahmad looks to land a body kick but Gunnarsson moved away.#CL# Gunnarsson clinches up against the cage.#TD2# Ahmad has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gunnarsson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2# Gunnarsson is trying to defend against the choke here but Ahmad has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Ahmad Tightens the hold and Gunnarsson taps out furiously! Ahmad displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Asep Ahmad! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2025 |
#R1# Malis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL# Zionovic moves into the clinch successfully.
Zionovic presses Malis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Malis tries to break the clinch but Zionovic is controlling the position. Zionovic wants to break free but Malis has control.
Zionovic tries for a takedown but Malis manages to get underhooks.
Zionovic misses with a knee to the head. Zionovic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Malis's efforts to push away. Zionovic blocking some punches.
Zionovic taking a breather. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Malis is trying to force a seperation but Zionovic has the dominant position. Malis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Zionovic stalling the fight.
Zionovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1# Zionovic blocks a body shot from Malis. Malis manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Malis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2# Malis breaks from the clinch.
#TD# Zionovic gets the takedown into side control. Zionovic is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2# Zionovic misses with an attempted head punch from side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Zionovic has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Malis! Zionovic throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Malis because Zionovic loaded up on that one. Zionovic content just to control the position here. Malis wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#T3##SUB# Zionovic is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Malis has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Malis! Malis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB# Zionovic is looking for a triangle but Malis pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Zionovic pulls Malis in close to prevent any damage. Zionovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Malis stopping the sweep attempt from Zionovic.#T4# Zionovic has Malis pulled in close to control his posture. Zionovic working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Malis stopping the sweep attempt from Zionovic. Zionovic managing to control the position. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Zionovic shoots in for a takedown but Malis shows good takedown defense. No luck for Zionovic with that takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Claus Zionovic. That's going to take a lot out of him. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Zionovic avoids the head kick by Malis.
#CL# Zionovic moves into the clinch. A nice left hand lands by Zionovic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ricky Claus Zionovic will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Zionovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zionovic dives in and grabs Malis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Malis pushes down on Zionovic's head and hops out. Zionovic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Malis swivels and escapes. Zionovic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. A little jabbing left from Malis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Claus Zionovic. That's going to take a lot out of him. A head kick by Malis misses #CL# and Zionovic counters by clinching up. Zionovic tries to pull guard but Malis forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Zionovic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2# Malis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malis keeps Zionovic at a distance using the push kick. Malis goes for a small jab and connects. Now Malis goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Zionovic stumbles back but Malis runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Zionovic to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Zionovic will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bark Malis! Bark Malis decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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