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Event:
HonoHi 5: Qualification
Date: Oct 10, 2018 |
#R1#
DeCarlo closes the distance and clinches up with Emelianegro, looking for a takedown. DeCarlo pushes Emelianegro against the cage but Emelianegro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Emelianegro rushes DeCarlo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Emelianegro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Emelianegro lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Emelianegro.
Emelianegro scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Emelianegro.
A left hand lands to the body for Emelianegro.
DeCarlo looks winded!
A shot in the inside from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianegro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Emelianegro lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro pushes DeCarlo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
DeCarlo is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Derek DeCarlo has been cut.
Emelianegro misses with a punch on the inside.
DeCarlo is still on wobbly legs! Can Emelianegro finish him?
Emelianegro misses with some punches.
Emelianegro throws a punch but it's blocked by DeCarlo.
Emelianegro misses with some punches.
Emelianegro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianegro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianegro has a couple of punches blocked by DeCarlo.
DeCarlo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Emelianegro has a couple of punches blocked by DeCarlo.
Emelianegro working aggressively here.
Emelianegro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Emelianegro working aggressively here.
Emelianegro working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emelianegro.
DeCarlo blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianegro fails to land.
DeCarlo blocking some punches.
Emelianegro misses with some punches.
Emelianegro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Emelianegro throws a punch but it's blocked by DeCarlo.
DeCarlo blocking some punches.
Emelianegro throws a head punch that misses.
DeCarlo blocks an uppercut.
DeCarlo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emelianegro misses with a punch on the inside.
DeCarlo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Emelianegro pulls his leg out and moves away.
DeCarlo ducks into an uppercut from Emelianegro and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fedor Emelianegro!
Fedor Emelianegro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2018 |
#R1#
DeCarlo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DeCarlo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Daniels manages to circle out of the way.
DeCarlo tries to close the distance and clinch but Daniels swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
DeCarlo moves into the clinch.
Daniels is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Daniels prevents the takedown attempt.
DeCarlo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Daniels gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Daniels gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Daniels pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DeCarlo is keeping the position for now.
DeCarlo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeCarlo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Daniels is one step ahead there.
Daniels throwing strikes but missing.
DeCarlo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
DeCarlo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
DeCarlo has a closed guard, preventing Daniels from standing up.
DeCarlo has his hands on Daniels's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Daniels stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Daniels wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek DeCarlo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeCarlo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
DeCarlo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DeCarlo ducks under a wild hook from Daniels.
Daniels swings widly with a right hand
and DeCarlo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Daniels looks winded!
Daniels throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and DeCarlo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Daniels!
DeCarlo trying to control the position but Daniels is working away.
Daniels is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Daniels taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T2#
Daniels wants to control but DeCarlo postures up.#SUB#
DeCarlo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Daniels is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
I wouldn't like to be where Daniels is right now. #SUB#
DeCarlo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
DeCarlo tries to advance to mount but Daniels denies him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Daniels can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU#
DeCarlo decides to stand back up. DeCarlo steps back and let's Daniels get back to his feet.#T3#
DeCarlo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Daniels sprawls well. Daniels wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. DeCarlo gets slowly back to his feet.
DeCarlo avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
DeCarlo gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
DeCarlo decides to pull guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
DeCarlo wants to control but Daniels passes easily into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daniels lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Daniels wants to pass the guard but DeCarlo is defending well. #SU2#
Daniels postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for DeCarlo to stand up. #T4#
DeCarlo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
DeCarlo slips a straight right by Daniels.
DeCarlo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A big left from Daniels misses.
DeCarlo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've been informed that Daniels has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Daniels has managed to clinch.
Daniels gets underhooks to prevent DeCarlo's takedown attempt.
#TD#
DeCarlo drags the fight down to the ground.
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!#SU2#
Daniels stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Shawn Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeCarlo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Daniels.
DeCarlo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Daniels is fending him off so far but DeCarlo persists. Nope, Daniels circles away and we're back to standing.
Daniels loads up on a big right hand but DeCarlo slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shawn Daniels will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
No luck for DeCarlo with that takedown attempt.
Daniels throws a head kick that misses.
Daniels throws a right and a left that DeCarlo avoids nicely.
A nice combination there by DeCarlo.
#CUT#
It looks like Shawn Daniels has been cut.
Daniels throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around DeCarlo's waist but DeCarlo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Daniels off to one side. #TD#
DeCarlo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
DeCarlo is trying to control. Daniels wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Daniels trying to hold on to DeCarlo's head to control him but DeCarlo postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
DeCarlo is looking for a kimura here.
DeCarlo trying to control from half guard but Daniels is working away. #T1#
Daniels is trying to maintain the position but DeCarlo is very close to passing his half guard.
DeCarlo prevents Daniels from improving his position.
DeCarlo sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Derek DeCarlo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Daniels misses with an uppercut. DeCarlo saw that one coming.
Daniels throws a right and a left that both miss.
DeCarlo tries to counter by clinching up but Daniels breaks away and moves out of range.
Daniels defends well against a solid takedown attempt from DeCarlo.
Daniels throws a body punch but DeCarlo moves out of range.
DeCarlo shoots in for a double leg but Daniels sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek DeCarlo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniels tries to bum rush DeCarlo with a series of wild strikes but DeCarlo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shawn Daniels seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daniels rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and DeCarlo counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
DeCarlo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Daniels manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Daniels pulls DeCarlo in to control the position.
Daniels working a defensive guard but DeCarlo passes into half guard.
Daniels wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Daniels is looking to control DeCarlo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Daniels avoid being mounted?
DeCarlo trying to mount his opponent but Daniels defends it.
Daniels holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
DeCarlo slips a nice elbow through Daniels's hands, connecting with Daniels's forehead.
DeCarlo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daniels keeps working.
Daniels trying to hold on to DeCarlo's head to control him but DeCarlo postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
DeCarlo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
DeCarlo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
DeCarlo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daniels keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Daniels throws an off balance right hand
and DeCarlo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Daniels thows a left - swing and a miss!
DeCarlo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Daniels throws a jab when DeCarlo was well out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck for DeCarlo with that takedown attempt.
DeCarlo sizes up Daniels with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek DeCarlo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shawn Daniels's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Daniels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeCarlo manages to avoid it.
Daniels takes a jab right on the kisser.
#ROC#
Daniels is rocked!
DeCarlo stuffs the takedown.
DeCarlo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Daniels sprawls and moves away.
Daniels is still on wobbly legs! Can DeCarlo finish him?
Daniels 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.
DeCarlo Throws a clean left jab. DeCarlo Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Daniels's chin! Daniels crumbles to the ground and DeCarlo follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by DeCarlo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Derek DeCarlo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2018 |
#R1#
DeCarlo misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Gyu Yeob decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in DeCarlo's guard.
Gyu Yeob looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#SUB#
DeCarlo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gyu Yeob defends it easily.#SUB#
DeCarlo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gyu Yeob is aware though and is defending well.
DeCarlo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
DeCarlo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if DeCarlo tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeCarlo 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.#T1#
DeCarlo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Gyu Yeob preventing the sweep. #SUB#
DeCarlo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gyu Yeob is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for DeCarlo.
DeCarlo wants to control but Gyu Yeob postures up.
Gyu Yeob tries to stand but DeCarlo is controlling his head. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
DeCarlo can't do much from the bottom here.
DeCarlo is looking to regain half guard here but Gyu Yeob keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on DeCarlo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
DeCarlo is trying to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
DeCarlo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Gyu Yeob leaves DeCarlo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
DeCarlo wants to clinch up but Gyu Yeob keeps it at a distance.
DeCarlo fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
DeCarlo gets the takedown into side control.
DeCarlo scores with punches from side control. #T4#
Gyu Yeob bucks up and tries to throw DeCarlo off but instead DeCarlo has got his back!
DeCarlo lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #SUB#
DeCarlo sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Gyu Yeob taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Derek DeCarlo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1#
DeCarlo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Grant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
DeCarlo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Grant wants to stand and escape but DeCarlo is having none of it.
DeCarlo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grant could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
DeCarlo stops Grant from standing up.
DeCarlo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeCarlo stops Grant from standing up. #SUB2#
DeCarlo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Grant manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now DeCarlo has Grant in his guard.#REVR#
Grant is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
DeCarlo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
DeCarlo working a defensive guard but Grant manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SU#
Grant decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL#
Grant gets a clinch. #T2##BC2#
DeCarlo breaks the clinch.
Grant circles away from the clinch attempt
and DeCarlo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
DeCarlo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Grant is trying to defend but DeCarlo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Grant slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#ES#
Grant kicks DeCarlo off and gets to his feet. #T3##TD2#
DeCarlo looking to score a takedown here. Grant is defending well but DeCarlo drives through and ends up in Grant's guard.
Grant looking for a sweep. Not yet Grant, not yet.
DeCarlo trying to control the position from guard on top but Grant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grant is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Grant keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grant prevents DeCarlo from improving his position.#T4#
DeCarlo is trying to control but can't.
DeCarlo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grant content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Grant seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down DeCarlo for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeCarlo wants to control but Grant is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyndon Grant dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
DeCarlo is looking to clinch. #CL2#
DeCarlo takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
DeCarlo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Grant can't fight it off and eventually DeCarlo manages to take the fight to the floor. Grant looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
DeCarlo stops Grant from standing up.
DeCarlo scoring with some ground and pound.
Lyndon Grant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeCarlo won't allow Grant to get back to his feet.
Grant throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Grant bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in DeCarlo's guard. #REVR##T1#
DeCarlo trying to strike off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if DeCarlo can do anything to dispel that myth.
DeCarlo is trying to keep Grant in close.
Grant would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
DeCarlo managing to control the position. #SUB2#
DeCarlo has his foot on Grant's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grant works his way back into a safe position though.
Grant looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
DeCarlo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Grant gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
DeCarlo passes Grant's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #ES#
Grant has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but DeCarlo is on him like a limpet, forcing Grant back against the cage.
Grant jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as DeCarlo walks away with a smile on his face. Grant gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - DeCarlo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3##CL#
Grant gets a clinch. #BC#
Grant breaks from the clinch.
DeCarlo tries to clinch up.
Grant goes for a double leg but DeCarlo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as DeCarlo continues to drive forward.#TD2#
DeCarlo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Grant is trying to stand.
Grant wants to get back to full guard.#T4##ES#
Grant kicks DeCarlo off and gets back to his feet.
Grant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DeCarlo can do to turn this around?#TD2#
DeCarlo shoots in and bounces Grant off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Grant wriggles free and stands up.
DeCarlo is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeCarlo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grant thinks about countering with a head kick.
Derek DeCarlo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grant tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeCarlo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grant dives in for a single leg takedown but DeCarlo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyndon Grant. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
DeCarlo has closed the distance and engaged Grant in a clinch.
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 Lyndon Grant will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
DeCarlo gets the takedown into side control.
Grant manages to get back to half guard.
DeCarlo is trying to control the action in half guard but Grant is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grant has hold of DeCarlo's hands but DeCarlo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
DeCarlo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
DeCarlo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeCarlo prevents Grant from standing back up.
#SUB2#
DeCarlo is looking for a kimura but Grant is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for DeCarlo to get the leverage.
Grant is looking to escape.#T1#
DeCarlo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Grant is trying to stand back up but DeCarlo is controlling him
DeCarlo is trying to control. Grant wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grant looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
DeCarlo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Grant to the ground. DeCarlo is now in Grant's guard.#ES#
Grant scrambles and gets back to his feet.
DeCarlo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2##TD2#
DeCarlo scores with a takedown into Grant's guard.
Grant being controlled here, momentarily. #ES#
Grant manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Grant has DeCarlo up against the cage in a clinch.
Grant tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. DeCarlo just stands there and leans against the cage.#T3##TD2#
DeCarlo jumps into guard, dragging Grant to the mat.
Grant sitting in guard here, content to control.
Grant cracks DeCarlo with a solid left hand.
Grant wants to control from the top but DeCarlo keeps moving.
Grant controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Grant chips away with some ground and pound.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Grant wants to get up but he can't break DeCarlo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
DeCarlo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Grant gets a clinch.
Derek DeCarlo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lyndon Grant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
DeCarlo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lyndon Grant.
Well Grant has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyndon Grant!
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