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Event:
DSOF 9
Date: Sep 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Petrovich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Petrovich doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shull will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shull avoids the body shot from Petrovich.
Shull throws out a counter right but Petrovich avoids it with no problem.
Shull misses with a looping left.
Petrovich lands a slapping body shot.
Petrovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Shull.
Petrovich misses the shot to the body.
Petrovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Shull finds it's way through Petrovich's defenses.
Petrovich lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrovich lands a slapping body shot.
Nice body punch from Shull.
Shull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shull thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Petrovich lands with an uppercut that bounces Shull off the cage and back into range.
Petrovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrovich throws a body punch but Shull moves out of range.
Petrovich just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Shull gets the takedown into side control.
Shull moves into full mount!
Shull controlling the pace for now.
Petrovich really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Shull controlling his opponent.
Petrovich is trying desperately to improve position.
Shull controlling his opponent.
Petrovich is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Shull controlling the pace for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#T3#
We've been informed that Shull has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Let's hope that Shull has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Shull is continuing to stall.
Shull prevents Petrovich from getting the reversal.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shull controlling the position easily from mount.
Petrovich tries to reverse the position but Shull maintains control.
Shull controlling the position easily from mount.
Petrovich on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Petrovich tries to get out of the position.
Shull's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rodrick Shull will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Petrovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shull moves away.
Petrovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrovich connects with the punch.
Shull misses with a wild body shot.
Petrovich slips a straight right by Shull.
Shull throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrovich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petrovich lands a right hook to the body.
Petrovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrovich stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Petrovich slips a jab from Shull.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Shull. That snapped Petrovich's head back.
Shull takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shull looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrovich is just out of range.
Shull fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Petrovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrovich misses the body punch
and Shull counters with a straight right hand.
Dmitri Petrovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrovich misses with a body punch
enabling Shull to counter with a crisp jab.
Shull clobbers Petrovich with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Petrovich gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Petrovich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Petrovich misses with a lunging right hand
and Shull counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shull bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrovich misses with a hook.
Shull tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shull defending well as Petrovich loads up on a big left hand.
Shull takes a swing at Petrovich's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Petrovich.
Petrovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shull swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Shull jabs Petrovich to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrovich darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shull fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dmitri Petrovich is winning the standup battle so far.
Shull displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrovich throws out the jab.
Shull misses with a hook.
A lazy left from Shull finds it's target.
Petrovich slips under a jab.
Petrovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shull takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Petrovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shull throws a body punch but Petrovich moves out of range.
Shull jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Petrovich is looking to wear down Shull with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fighters circling - Shull throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Petrovich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shull doesn't seem bothered though.
Petrovich lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Petrovich misses with a right hand
and Shull counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shull throws a looping overhand right but Petrovich ducks down to avoid it.
Petrovich with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shull to score with a decent uppercut.
Shull scores with a jab to the body.
Petrovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrovich throws an overhand right that lands on Shull's shoulder, as Shull tries to avoid the shot.
Shull swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Petrovich misses with a wild body shot.
Shull avoids the body shot from Petrovich.
Shull scores with a crisp jab that stopped Petrovich in his tracks.
Petrovich misses with a hook to the body
and Shull counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shull throws the left hand but Petrovich avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Petrovich throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shull misses with a wild body shot.
Shull misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrovich.
A big right from Shull misses.
Shull comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shull misses with a straight right.
Shull misses with a left hand
and Petrovich makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Petrovich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shull displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrovich throws out the jab.
Shull uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrovich.
Shull lands a slapping body shot.
Shull takes a swing at Petrovich's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrick Shull showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Petrovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shull.
Petrovich moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body punch from Petrovich.
Petrovich throws a jab when Shull was well out of range.
Shull misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrovich.
Shull throws a looping overhand right but Petrovich ducks down to avoid it.
Shull throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shull.
It looked like Petrovich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shull throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrovich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Petrovich has Shull up against the cage in a clinch.
Shull tries to break the clinch but Petrovich is controlling the position.
Shull tries a body shot but Petrovich blocks it.
Petrovich stalling the fight.
#T1##TD2#
Shull gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
More stalling from Shull.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shull has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Shull sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shull with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Dmitri Petrovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Petrovich is looking to get to half guard.
Shull controlling from the full mount.
Shull avoids the attempt from Petrovich to control.
Shull controlling from the full mount.
Petrovich tries to reverse the position but Shull maintains control.#T3#
Shull takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Shull.
Petrovich tries to hold on but Shull pushes him away.
Shull has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shull controlling from mount. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shull prevents Petrovich from getting the reversal.
Shull content just to control the position here.
Petrovich tries to hold on but Shull postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shull controlling from the full mount.
Petrovich throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrick Shull comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shull 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrick Shull!
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Event:
Vereeuwigd 3
Date: Aug 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Thiel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thiel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Petrovich lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Petrovich misses with a hook.
Petrovich with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Petrovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrovich with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thiel to score with a decent uppercut.
Petrovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrovich scores with a hook to the body. Thiel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thiel throws out a loose jab but Petrovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrovich throws out a counter right but Thiel avoids it with no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrovich. Thiel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thiel is looking to counter punch.
Petrovich misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Petrovich.#T1#
Petrovich takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thiel swings for the body but Petrovich moves out of range.
Petrovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Thiel is just out of range.
Petrovich is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thiel rather than just go for the knockout.
Thiel misses with a hook
and Petrovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thiel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrovich appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thiel darts in looking for a takedown but Petrovich gets double underhooks and turns Thiel into the cage.
Petrovich connects with a nice looking jab.
Thiel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thiel misses with a left hand
letting Petrovich counter with a right hand.
Petrovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thiel.
Thiel digs a good hook to Petrovich's body.
A big right from Petrovich misses.
It looked like Thiel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Petrovich moves out of range of the strikes.
Petrovich throws a body punch but Thiel moves out of range. #T2##CL#
Thiel moves into 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!
Petrovich cracks Thiel with a nice body shot.
Petrovich lands with a short shot to the head.
Petrovich leaning against his opponent.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thiel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Petrovich prevents it.
Thiel has a couple of punches blocked by Petrovich.
Petrovich looking to stall.
Nice body punch from Petrovich.
Thiel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Petrovich.
Petrovich wants to stall.
Thiel prevents a body shot from Petrovich.
Petrovich working aggressively here.
#T3#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thiel as Petrovich tries to tie him up.
Petrovich gets underhooks to prevent Thiel's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Thiel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrovich misses with some punches.
Thiel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Petrovich.
Thiel wants to get back to striking at distance but Petrovich won't allow it.
Petrovich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Petrovich has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Petrovich is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thiel tries to throw a body punch but Petrovich avoids it by throwing Thiel back against the cage.
Petrovich blocks an uppercut.
Petrovich stalling in the clinch but Thiel improves position.
Petrovich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thiel's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T4#
Thiel blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrovich.
Petrovich tries to stall but Thiel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Petrovich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petrovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thiel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Petrovich backwards.
Thiel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thiel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thiel lands with a left to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Petrovich is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thiel is keeping busy.
Thiel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrovich's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Petrovich.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Thiel gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Thiel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitri Petrovich dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Petrovich misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD#
Thiel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Petrovich avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thiel.
Thiel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thiel trying to control from Petrovich's half guard. Petrovich has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Petrovich wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiel trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrovich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Petrovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thiel landing some decent shots from guard.
Petrovich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Petrovich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thiel throwing strikes from guard but Petrovich blocks nicely.
Thiel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thiel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Petrovich has his foot on Thiel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thiel works his way back into a safe position though.
Thiel works over Petrovich with some ground and pound from guard.
Thiel trying to control but Petrovich is working from the bottom.
Thiel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Thiel wants to control from the top but Petrovich keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thiel postures up in Petrovich's guard and throws a big left but Petrovich blocks it. #T2#
Thiel throws a big right hand that misses.
Petrovich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Petrovich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Petrovich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thiel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Petrovich will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Thiel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thiel trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrovich is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thiel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Thiel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab from Petrovich.
Petrovich throws a combination. Thiel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Petrovich keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#TD#
Thiel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Petrovich manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Petrovich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thiel chips away with some ground and pound.
Thiel is fighting to break Petrovich's control of his arms but Petrovich is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Thiel wants to control from the top but Petrovich keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Petrovich can do anything to dispel that myth.
Petrovich is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Thiel trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Petrovich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thiel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Petrovich wants to stand but Thiel is controlling the position.
Thiel stands up over Petrovich, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thiel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Thiel wants to control from the top but Petrovich keeps moving.
Thiel working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Matthew Thiel will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Thiel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thiel throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrovich.
A big right from Thiel misses. #TD#
Thiel gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Petrovich throws Thiel to one side and escapes!
Thiel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrovich scores with a sloppy right hand. Thiel should have avoided that one.
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!
The fighters circling - Thiel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Petrovich finds it's way through Thiel's defenses.
Petrovich lands with a right hand.
Thiel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Thiel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thiel throws a hook but Petrovich avoids it easily.#T1#
Petrovich looks to land a combination but Thiel avoids it well.
Thiel is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Petrovich tries to sprawl but Thiel drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Petrovich wants to stand back up but Thiel manages to pass into side control.
Petrovich is looking for a sweep.
Thiel in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Thiel grinds an elbow into Petrovich's temple.
Thiel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petrovich keeps working.
Thiel in side control lands a decent elbow.
Thiel landing strikes. #T2#
Petrovich takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Thiel cracks Petrovich with an elbow. That is naaassty.
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!
Thiel grinds an elbow into Petrovich's temple.
Thiel in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Thiel landing a few strikes.
Thiel lands a nice forearm strike.
Petrovich regains half guard.
Petrovich is staying active underneath Thiel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thiel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Petrovich is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Petrovich on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Petrovich is staying active underneath Thiel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Petrovich blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thiel.
Thiel looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Petrovich with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Thiel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thiel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thiel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thiel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Petrovich wants to improve his position but Thiel is controlling well.
Thiel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thiel lands a nice short elbow.
Petrovich has hold of Thiel's hands but Thiel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Thiel working Petrovich over with strikes.
Thiel wants to take a breather but Petrovich is having none of it.
Petrovich tries to get to full guard but Thiel has control of the leg.
Thiel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Petrovich defending well though.
Thiel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Petrovich's head.
Petrovich makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Petrovich.
Thiel cracks Petrovich with a solid left hand.
Petrovich looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Thiel trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Thiel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thiel 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Thiel!
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Event:
Vereeuwigd 1
Date: Aug 16, 2017 |
#R1#
McKane gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Petrovich misses with a body shot.
McKane tries to clinch but Petrovich is having none of it.
Petrovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrovich scores with a jab to the head.
Petrovich swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
McKane clinches with his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by McKane.
Petrovich controlling the action here for a moment.
Petrovich scores with a nice hook to the head.
McKane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McKane fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McKane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McKane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petrovich has a couple of punches blocked by McKane.
Petrovich will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McKane up against the cage.#T1#
Petrovich working aggressively here.
#TD2#
McKane pulls Petrovich into guard.
#SUB2#
McKane escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Petrovich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Petrovich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McKane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petrovich looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
McKane pushes a forearm under Petrovich's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Petrovich is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Taz McKane!
An out of breath Taz McKane thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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