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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2017 |
#R1# Wack darts in looking for a takedown but Gross gets double underhooks and turns Wack into the cage. Wack shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gross as he jumps to the side. Wack shoots in looking for a takedown. Gross tries to sprawl out of it but Wack keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gross manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Lyndon Gross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mat Wack.#CL# Wack tries to keep at a distance but Gross has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2# Wack jumps guard and drags Gross to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Gross drops back looking for a leg! Wack is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wack manages to kick Gross off! Gross jumps back into Wack's guard. #SUB# Gross thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1# Gross stopping the sweep attempt from Wack. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Gross drops back looking for a leg! Wack is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wack manages to kick Gross off! Gross jumps back into Wack's guard. Gross throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wack works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB# Gross drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wack manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gross has Wack in his guard.#REVB# Gross will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Wack controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2# 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. Wack trying to control but Gross is working from the bottom. #SUB# Gross throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wack looking to pass the guard. Gross wants to stand and escape but Wack is having none of it. #T3# Wack missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Wack has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gross is proving hard to escape from. Gross is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wack is controlling him. #SUB# Wack lying in Gross's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Gross decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Wack taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lyndon Gross!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2017 |
#R1# Miller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gross tries to avoid it but Miller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gross to the ground. Gross escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Miller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gross circles away quickly and effectively. Miller misses with a head kick.
Gross wants to clinch. Gross stuffs the takedown attempt from Miller. Miller gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2# Miller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gross has Miller pressed against the cage, preventing Miller from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Gross is trying to pull guard but Miller has him pressed against the cage. Miller is trying to pull guard but Gross has him pressed against the cage. Lyndon Gross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Miller.#T1# Miller taking a breather.#BC2# Miller manages to break the clinch.
Miller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gross sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL# Gross gets a clinch. Miller is defending well against a takedown attempt. Gross misses with the head strike.
Miller is trying to pull guard but Gross has him pressed against the cage. The referee is keeping an eye on Miller - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Miller is struggling to control the position.#T2# Gross is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Miller gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Miller jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gross walks away with a smile on his face. Miller gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Gross keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Gross throwing a counter right hand but Miller manages to avoid it.#CL# Gross closes the distance and clinches. Miller wants to break free but Gross has control.
Gross has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miller is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Miller is trying to break the clinch but Gross has him pressed against the cage. #T3# Miller wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC# Gross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Travis Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Miller goes for a double leg but Gross avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gross continues to drive forward.#CL# Gross clinches up with Miller and pushes him back against the cage. Gross lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2# Miller has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gross uses from the top position. Gross scoring with punches to the head and body. Gross is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB# Gross has gone for a leg lock! Miller slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gross's guard.#REVB# Gross will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Miller wants to control from the top but Gross keeps moving. Miller looks winded!#T4# Gross is looking to stand up but Miller isn't so interested in that idea. Miller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Miller wants to control from the top but Gross keeps moving. Gross bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miller's guard. #REVR##SUB# Gross has gone for a leg lock! Miller slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gross's guard.#REVB# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gross wants to get back to his feet but Miller is in a dominant position and won't allow it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Gross working for a triangle but Miller defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lyndon Gross will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Gross falls off balance throwing a combination
and Miller counters with a right hand to the body. Gross tries to clinch but Miller is having none of it. Gross tries to clinch but Miller moves out of range. Miller misses with a takedown attempt - Gross sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Miller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Miller circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Gross gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Miller is working for takedown but Gross is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD# Gross decides to pull guard. #SUB# Gross looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Miller passes into side control.
#T1# Gross is trying to buck Miller off. Miller trying to control the action but Gross is working from the bottom. Gross prevents Miller from improving position. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. The strikes coming from Miller are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Gross pushes Miller away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Miller gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Gross sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Miller prevents Gross from improving his position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gross tries to kick Miller off but Miller keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Gross misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gross manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Gross keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom. #T3# Gross wants to stand up but Miller is controlling him. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL# Gross gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Miller taking a breather. Miller is working for takedown but Gross is calmly controlling the position for now. Lyndon Gross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Miller. Miller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Miller wants to stall.
Miller jumps guard but Gross turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Miller is breathing heavily.#TD# Gross pulls Miller into guard.
#T4# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gross is on top in guard.
#REVR# Gross looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Miller is trying to keep Gross in close.
#SU# Miller is working an open guard so Gross takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Miller keeps the fight on the outside. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Miller closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gross circles away. Miller tries to clinch but Gross moves out of range. Gross tries for a takedown but Miller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyndon Gross dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Gross shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Miller sprawls well. Miller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gross gets slowly back to his feet. Miller with a lazy takedown attempt and Gross counters with a series of strikes. Miller will be more careful next time no doubt. Gross defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miller.#CL# Gross moves into the clinch. Gross has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miller is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Gross jumps guard but Miller stands there with Gross around his waist. Gross gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyndon Gross. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Miller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gross just stands there and leans against the cage. Miller fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1# Miller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Miller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Gross swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it. Gross is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around? Miller stops a takedown attempt from Gross.
Miller is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Miller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gross is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD# Gross pulls guard effortlessly. #T2# Miller won't allow Gross to get back to his feet. Gross keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass. #SUB# Gross is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB# Gross is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU2# Miller stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3# Gross tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miller swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD# Gross darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB# Gross is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Miller is looking for a sweep. Gross is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Miller looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gross is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Lyndon Gross overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB# Gross wants to work for an arm triangle but Miller is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4##SUB# Gross is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Miller sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB# Gross is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Miller is trying to stand.
Miller trying to control here.
Gross is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Gross is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Miller doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gross. Travis Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Lyndon Gross is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB# Gross is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight! Lyndon Gross showed his dominance in that final round. Well Gross 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyndon Gross!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2017 |
#R1# Gross tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Butts manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Gross gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2# Butts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gross tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2# Butts gets in close and instigates a clinch. Butts goes for a takedown attempt but Gross pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Butts tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gross defends well and Butts ends up having to push Gross into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Gross leaves Butts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Lyndon Gross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Butts. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Butts swinging wildly here.
Gross appears to be looking for a big counter. Butts fails with the takedown. Gross seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1# Nice sprawl there from Gross as Butts shoots in.#CL# Gross moves into range and clinches up with Butts.#BC2# Butts breaks the clinch.
Butts tries for a takedown but Gross sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Butts. Gross tries to clinch but Butts is having none of it. #CL2# Butts rushes Gross and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Butts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Gross pushes Butts up against the cage in a clinch.#TD# Gross successfully pulls guard.
Butts is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2##SUB# Gross escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Butts gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #ES# Gross pushes Butts off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Butts shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gross as he jumps to the side. #CL# Gross gets in close and instigates a clinch. Gross is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Butts to keep the fight standing.#TD# Gross decides to pull guard. #T3##SUB# Gross throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Butts escapes and throws Gross's legs to the side, diving into side control! Gross wants to get back to his feet but Butts drags him back down. Butts in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Gross wants to get back to his feet but Butts drags him back down. Butts trying to control the action but Gross is working from the bottom. Butts throws a strike aimed at the side of Gross's head but Gross avoids it well.#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.#SUB2# Butts thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Gross wants to get back to his feet but Butts drags him back down.#SUB2# Butts is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gross knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Gross tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Butts wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Butts is trying to get an arm triangle but Gross is defending well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyndon Gross dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##CL# Gross moves into range and clinches up with Butts.#BC2# Butts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Gross on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Butts misses with a head kick.
Butts tries to clinch but Gross moves out of range. Butts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Gross gets in close and instigates a clinch. Butts tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gross smiles and moves away.
Gross tries to clinch there but Butts circles away.
#CL# Gross gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1# Butts lands a nice elbow. Butts leaning against his opponent.
Butts is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Gross drops down looking for an ankle pick but Butts pulls his leg out and moves away.
Butts has a takedown stuffed. It looked like Gross was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Lyndon Gross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Butts. Butts has a takedown stuffed. Butts scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL# Gross closes the distance and clinches.#T2# Gross is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Butts to keep the fight standing. Gross is working for takedown but Butts is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2# Butts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Gross. No joy for Butts on that attempt. Gross takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2# It looks like Lyndon Gross has been cut. Butts is breathing heavily. Gross keeps the fight on the outside. Gross tries to clinch there but Butts circles away.
Butts throws out a counter right but Gross avoids it with no problem. Butts looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Gross tries to clinch up but Butts circles away and keeps his distance. This has been an exciting period of action! Butts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gross but Gross pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3# Gross is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Butts wants to clinch. Harry Butts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gross tries to clinch but Butts moves out of range. Gross lands with a cross. #CL# Gross rushes Butts and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Gross has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Butts after a bit of a struggle. Butts tries for a takedown but Gross manages to get underhooks.
#T4# Gross tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Butts smiles and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL# Gross closes the distance and pushes Butts back into the cage. Gross goes for a takedown in the clinch but Butts prevents it.
#TD2# Butts manages to pull guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU# Gross decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Butts, up you get! #CL# Gross gets in close and instigates 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 Gross will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Lyndon Gross's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3##CL# Gross closes the distance and pushes Butts back into the cage.#BC2# Butts manages to break the clinch.
#TD# Butts tries to sprawl but Gross drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2# Butts looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Butts regains full guard. Nicely done. Lyndon Gross overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2# Butts is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Butts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gross trying to control the position from guard on top but Butts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gross lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Butts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Gross makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1##SUB# Gross postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Butts is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gross, into his guard. #REVB# Gross lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Butts looking to control.
Gross trying to control but Butts is working from the bottom. Gross trying to stand up but can't free himself from Butts's guard. Butts trying to control the position.
Butts avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2# Butts trying to keep a closed guard but Gross is proving a slippery customer.
Gross tries to stand but Butts is controlling from the bottom. Gross cracks Butts with a solid left hand. Butts is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB# Gross drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Butts dives on top into guard.#REVB# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES# Gross has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Butts off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Gross leaves Butts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Gross throws a big counter combination but Butts scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3# Butts keeps the fight on the outside. The fight stays on the outside here - Butts looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL# Gross gets in close and instigates a clinch. Gross is trying to pull guard but Butts has him pressed against the cage.#BC2# Butts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gross tries to clinch but Butts moves out of range. Butts throws a front kick that sends Gross stumbling back into the cage. Gross moves in looking to clinch but Butts pushes him off.#CL2# Butts forces Gross back against the cage and clinches.#T4# Butts is trying to pull guard but Gross turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gross as Butts tries to tie him up. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gross. #TD2# Butts jumps into guard, dragging Gross to the mat.
Butts is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB# Gross is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gross content to stall in guard here.
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 Gross. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gross, 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:28 Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27 Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyndon Gross!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 07, 2017 |
#R1# Biante swats away the attempt to clinch by Gross. Biante shoots in but Gross avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2# Biante clinches up against the cage. Biante is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2# Biante manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice sprawl there from Gross as Biante shoots in.#CL# Gross rushes Biante and presses him up against the cage.#TD# Gross pulls guard effortlessly. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Biante working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#ES# Gross is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T1# Biante is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gross to keep the fight standing. Lyndon Gross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Biante. Biante looks winded! Biante is trying to break the clinch but Gross is controlling him.#BC2# Biante escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Gross wants a takedown but no success here.
Biante trying to stall but Gross improves his position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Biante fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2##TD# Gross pulls guard successfully.
#SUB# Gross is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Biante rolls with it to try and escape but Gross cranks on the arm and Biante is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lyndon Gross!
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