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Event:
JohnDupe Nightclub Fire
Date: Mar 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Sponana fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sponana. #CL#
Reeves moves into range and clinches up with Sponana.#BC#
Reeves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Reeves gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Reeves is stalling here.
#BC#
Reeves breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Reeves as Sponana shoots in.
Trever Reeves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Windsor Sponana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reeves misses with a looping left.
Sponana fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reeves avoids it really well and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Reeves misses the target.
Reeves misses with a hook.
Sponana changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reeves tries to avoid it but Sponana manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reeves to the ground. Reeves escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1#
Sponana fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Reeves has closed the distance and engaged Sponana in a clinch.
#BC#
Reeves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reeves tried to score with a low kick but Sponana checks it.
Reeves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sponana.
Sponana feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Reeves has closed the distance and engaged Sponana in a clinch.
Reeves pushes Sponana back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Reeves.
Sponana looks winded!#BC#
Reeves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reeves lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Reeves instigates a clinch.
Sponana tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Reeves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reeves lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reeves throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Reeves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2##BC#
Reeves breaks the clinch.
Reeves connects with a single shot there.
Reeves thows a body kick. Sponana tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Reeves takes a swing at Sponana's ribcage but misses.
Reeves lands a body shot.
Reeves throws a lazy right hand but Sponana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reeves scores with a spinning back kick!#CL#
Reeves forces Sponana back against the cage and clinches.
Reeves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Reeves breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Reeves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sponana, pushing him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Reeves with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T3#
Reeves slowing the pace effectively.
A short left from Reeves. #BC#
Reeves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reeves takes a swing at Sponana's ribcage but misses.
Sponana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Reeves darts in and clinches Sponana up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Reeves takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Reeves breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Reeves drives through and clinches with Sponana against the cage.
Reeves manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sponana tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reeves smiles and moves away.
A jab from Reeves misses.
Sponana is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Sponana defending well as Reeves loads up on a big left hand.
Sponana looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Trever Reeves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Sponana gets tackled into the cage by Reeves. Reeves maintains the clinch.
Reeves digs a right hand underneath Sponana's ribcage. Sponana let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Reeves throws a punch but it's blocked by Sponana. #TD2#
Sponana manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reeves stops Sponana from standing up.
Reeves has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sponana is proving hard to escape from.
Reeves prevents Sponana from getting back to his feet.
Reeves wanted to stand there but Sponana had control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trever Reeves dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sponana will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Reeves jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Sponana 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.
Reeves is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sponana is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Sponana gets to his feet - Reeves follows without any prompting.
Windsor Sponana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Reeves has closed the distance and engaged Sponana in a clinch.
#BC#
Reeves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sponana takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sponana shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reeves defends it nicely.
Sponana is breathing heavily.#T1##CL#
Reeves has managed to clinch.
Reeves manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sponana being controlled against the cage.
Sponana tries to pull guard but Reeves holds him up against the cage and eventually Sponana drops back down to his feet.
Trever Reeves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Windsor Sponana.
Reeves can't find room to land a body shot as Sponana controls the action.
A short right from Reeves.
Sponana is trying to pull guard but Reeves has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Sponana tries to pull guard but Reeves forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reeves.
Reeves slows down the pace here.
#BC#
Reeves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reeves catches Sponana with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Reeves closes the distance and clinches.
Sponana is trying to pull guard but Reeves turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Reeves lands a left hand.
Reeves missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Reeves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Reeves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sponana, pushing him back against the cage.
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!
Reeves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sponana's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reeves. #T3#
Sponana is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Reeves to keep the fight standing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reeves.
Sponana fails to pull guard.
Reeves taking a breather.
Reeves swings wildly with an uppercut but Sponana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reeves swings wildly with an uppercut but Sponana uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Reeves manages to break the clinch.
Sponana looks for a takedown but Reeves sprawls well.
Trever Reeves is winning the standup battle so far.
Sponana shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reeves as he jumps to the side. #T4##CL#
Reeves rushes Sponana and presses him up against the cage.
Sponana jumps guard but Reeves turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Reeves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Reeves. Sponana shrugs it off though. #CL#
Reeves pushes Sponana up against the cage in a clinch.
Trever Reeves has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Reeves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reeves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sponana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Sponana's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sponana keeps the fight on the outside.
Sponana fails with the takedown.
Reeves bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sponana's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Reeves clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trever Reeves dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Sponana fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Reeves clinches up with Sponana and pushes him back against the cage.
Reeves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sponana jumps guard but Reeves stands there with Sponana around his waist. Sponana gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sponana tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reeves just stands there and leans against the cage.
Trever Reeves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Windsor Sponana.
Reeves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Reeves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sponana shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reeves as he avoids it easily.
Sponana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reeves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sponana.
#CL#
Reeves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sponana, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Reeves manages to break the clinch.
Sponana looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1##CL#
Reeves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sponana, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Reeves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sponana chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reeves can pounce on him.
#CL#
Reeves rushes Sponana and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Reeves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Reeves drives through and clinches with Sponana against the cage.
Reeves lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Reeves manages to break the clinch.
Sponana fails with the takedown.#CL#
Sponana tries to keep at a distance but Reeves has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reeves using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sponana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T2#
A right hand to the body from Reeves.
#BC#
Reeves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Reeves.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Reeves darts in and clinches Sponana up against the cage.
Sponana tries to pull guard but Reeves forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Reeves manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Reeves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Reeves displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sponana up against the cage.#BC#
Reeves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Reeves closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Reeves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reeves. Sponana does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Reeves throws a body shot but no joy.
Reeves misses the body punch
and Sponana counters with a two punch combo.
Reeves throws a body shot but no joy.
Sponana feints the counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sponana.
It looked like Reeves was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sponana.
Reeves misses with a body shot.
Sponana throws a counter combo.
Sponana tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reeves swivels and escapes.
Trever Reeves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Reeves gets a clinch.
Sponana tries to pull guard but Reeves forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Come on Reeves - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sponana fails to pull guard.
#T4#
Reeves lands a body shot in the clinch.
#TD2#
Sponana drags the fight down to the ground.
Reeves wanted to stand there but Sponana had control of the position.
Sponana wants to stand and escape but Reeves is having none of it.
Windsor Sponana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reeves is looking to stand up but Sponana won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trever Reeves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reeves, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trever Reeves! |
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Event:
JohnDupe Nightclub!
Date: Feb 28, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Orchivik decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Orchivik tries to stand and escape but Sponana is controlling the position. #SU#
Orchivik stands up and beckons Sponana to join him on the feet. #TD#
Orchivik scores with a takedown into Sponana's guard.
Orchivik wants to stand but Sponana is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU#
Orchivik gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Orchivik closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sponana's guard.
Orchivik wanted to stand there but Sponana had control of the position. #T1#
Orchivik prevents Sponana from getting back to his feet.
Orchivik is looking to stand up but Sponana won't let him.
Orchivik trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sponana darts in looking for a takedown but Orchivik gets double underhooks and turns Sponana into the cage.
Orchivik throwing a counter right hand but Sponana manages to avoid it.#TD#
Orchivik shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Orchivik wants to stand but Sponana has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SU#
Orchivik postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Sponana to stand up.
Sponana looks winded!#TD#
Orchivik shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sponana manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T2#
Orchivik trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sponana's guard.#SU#
Orchivik stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Orchivik throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sponana was covering up waiting for the punch and Orchivik finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Orchivik wanted to stand there but Sponana had control of the position. #T3##SU#
Orchivik gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Orchivik closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sponana's guard.#SU#
Orchivik decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Sponana gets caught flat footed, as Orchivik shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SU#
Orchivik stands up from Sponana's guard - Orchivik perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Orchivik dives in and scores a takedown into Sponana's guard.#SU#
Orchivik gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Orchivik drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T4##SU#
Orchivik decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Orchivik fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sponana to the ground. Orchivik is now in Sponana's guard.
Orchivik is looking to stand up but Sponana won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Orchivik stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Orchivik scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Orchivik wants to stand up but Sponana has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Sponana is trying to stand back up but Orchivik is controlling him
#SU#
Orchivik decides to return to a standing position. #TD#
Orchivik shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sponana napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Orchivik stands up and beckons Sponana to his feet. #TD#
Orchivik closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sponana to the mat! Sponana manages to get full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeniel Orchivik dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Orchivik fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sponana to the ground. Orchivik is now in Sponana's guard.
Orchivik would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
Orchivik gets to his feet. Sponana looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sponana throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Orchivik's waist but Orchivik gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sponana off to one side. #TD#
Orchivik gets a double leg takedown into Sponana's guard.
Jeniel Orchivik overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Orchivik stands up from Sponana's guard - Orchivik perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Orchivik fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sponana to the ground. Orchivik is now in Sponana's guard.
Sponana is breathing heavily.#T1##SU#
Orchivik stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Orchivik shoots in and gets a takedown into Sponana's guard.#SU#
Orchivik gets to his feet - Sponana follows without any prompting. #TD#
Orchivik scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Orchivik wants to stand up but Sponana is controlling the position.
#SU#
Orchivik decides to return to a standing position.
Orchivik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sponana can do to turn this around?#TD#
Orchivik closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sponana did well to prevent Orchivik getting side control.#SU#
Orchivik stands up and beckons Sponana to join him on the feet. #TD#
Sponana gets caught flat footed, as Orchivik shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T2#
Orchivik is looking to stand up but Sponana won't let him. #SU#
Orchivik decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Orchivik fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sponana to the ground. Orchivik is now in Sponana's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orchivik has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sponana is proving hard to escape from.
Sponana wants to stand but Orchivik is controlling the position. #SU#
Orchivik stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Orchivik closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sponana did well to prevent Orchivik getting side control.#T3#
Orchivik seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#SU#
Orchivik decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD#
Orchivik closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sponana did well to prevent Orchivik getting side control.
Sponana is looking to escape.#SU#
Orchivik decides to return to a standing position. #TD#
Orchivik shoots in and bounces Sponana off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SU#
Orchivik stands up from Sponana's guard - Orchivik perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Orchivik drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Orchivik decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sponana to his feet. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Orchivik throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sponana was covering up waiting for the punch and Orchivik finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SU#
Orchivik gets to his feet - Sponana follows without any prompting. #TD#
Orchivik drives through with a takedown into guard.
Orchivik trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sponana's guard.
Sponana is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Sponana is working an open guard so Orchivik takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeniel Orchivik dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Orchivik drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sponana is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Orchivik is controlling him.
Orchivik wants to stand but Sponana is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU#
Orchivik stands and steps away. Sponana gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Orchivik gets a takedown into half guard.#SU#
Orchivik stands up and beckons Sponana to join him on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Orchivik drives through with a takedown into Sponana's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orchivik has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sponana is proving hard to escape from. #T1##SU#
Orchivik decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sponana, up you get! #TD#
Orchivik gets a double leg takedown into Sponana's guard.
Orchivik would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
Orchivik stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Sponana gets caught napping as Orchivik dives in and scores a takedown. Sponana manages to retain guard.#SU#
Orchivik stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Orchivik bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T2#
Sponana is trying to get back to his feet.#SU#
Orchivik stands up and beckons Sponana to his feet. #TD#
Orchivik fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sponana sprawls well initially but Orchivik persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Orchivik seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#SU#
Orchivik decides to stand and escape the position.
Sponana shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Orchivik defends it nicely.
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!#TD#
Sponana gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Orchivik would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3##SU#
Sponana is working an open guard so Orchivik takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Orchivik closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU#
Orchivik decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sponana to his feet. #TD#
Orchivik shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sponana manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jeniel Orchivik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SU#
Orchivik gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Orchivik drives through with a takedown into guard.
Orchivik wants to stand but Sponana has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU#
Orchivik gets to his feet. Sponana looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Orchivik gets a double leg takedown into Sponana's guard.
Sponana is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU#
Orchivik stands and steps away. Sponana gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Orchivik dives in and scores a takedown into Sponana's guard.#SU#
Orchivik stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Orchivik changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sponana looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SU#
Orchivik stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
Orchivik closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sponana to the mat! Sponana manages to get full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Orchivik stands up and waves to Sponana to follow him.
Windsor Sponana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Sponana gets caught flat footed, as Orchivik shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeniel Orchivik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Orchivik 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeniel Orchivik! |
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