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Event:
CSW 028 Bravie vs Lockzer
Date: Oct 08, 2017 |
#R1# Strong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Guilmette throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Strong leaves Guilmette with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Guilmette throws a series of punches but Strong moves out of range. Strong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Guilmette defends it nicely. Strong dives in for a single leg takedown but Guilmette sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Armand Guilmette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Strong. Strong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Strong wants it to stay on the feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Strong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Guilmette.#CL# Guilmette moves into the clinch. Guilmette gets underhooks to prevent Strong's takedown attempt.
Strong keeps control of Guilmette as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1# Strong lands an uppercut. Guilmette wants to break free but Strong has control.
Guilmette is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Strong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Strong has Guilmette pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Guilmette manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Strong has Guilmette pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Guilmette manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Strong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2# Strong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2# Strong looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Strong wants to stand up but Guilmette has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T2# Strong tries to pass to full mount but Guilmette defends it. Strong wants to control but Guilmette is keeping him busy. Strong missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Guilmette tries to get to full guard but Strong has control of the leg. Strong keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Guilmette trying to control here.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Strong shoots in looking for a takedown. Guilmette tries to sprawl out of it but Strong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Guilmette manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3##TD2# Strong gets the takedown into side control. #ES# Guilmette bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Guilmette scoring well with a low kick there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Strong is defended easily by Guilmette. Guilmette attempts a counter takedown but Strong avoids it well and moves away. Strong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Guilmette is fending him off so far but Strong persists. Nope, Guilmette circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2# Strong moves into the clinch.#T4##BC# Guilmette pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Guilmette lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Strong at a distance.
#CL# Guilmette rushes Strong and presses him up against the cage. Guilmette wants a takedown.
Guilmette jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Strong walks away with a smile on his face. Guilmette gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Guilmette stuffs the takedown attempt from Strong. Strong gets slowly back to his feet. Guilmette fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Strong avoids it really well and circles away. Strong throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Guilmette counters with a left and a right that stings Strong. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Strong. Guilmette shrugs it off though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armand Guilmette dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Strong is defended easily by Guilmette. Guilmette throwing a counter right hand but Strong manages to avoid it. Strong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Guilmette tries to avoid it but Strong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Guilmette to the ground. Guilmette escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Strong shoots for a double leg takedown but Guilmette sprawls well. He's pushed Strong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Armand Guilmette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Strong. Guilmette tries to bum rush Strong with a series of wild strikes but Strong uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Strong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Guilmette as he avoids it easily. Armand Guilmette is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Guilmette looks for a takedown but Strong sprawls well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Strong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Guilmette counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Strong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Guilmette. Strong is breathing heavily. Strong fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1# Guilmette has a takedown stuffed. Guilmette tries a head kick but it misses.
Strong is looking to clinch but Guilmette is avoiding it.
Strong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Strong stuffs the takedown. And Strong tries to counter it with a takedown but Guilmette pushes his down on his head and steps out. Strong shoots in but Guilmette avoids the takedown attempt easily. Horrible takedown attempt by Guilmette or perhaps it was just good defense by Strong, which made it look bad. #CL2# Guilmette tries to keep at a distance but Strong has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2# The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Guilmette drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Strong gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC# Guilmette breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Strong is defended easily by Guilmette. Guilmette stuffs the takedown. Guilmette pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strong shoots in for a double leg but Guilmette sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T3# Strong dives in and grabs Guilmette's left leg, looking for a takedown. Guilmette pushes down on Strong's head and hops out. Strong shoots in looking for a takedown. Guilmette tries to sprawl out of it but Strong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Guilmette manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Guilmette shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Strong sprawls well. Strong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Guilmette gets slowly back to his feet. Strong raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Nice sprawl there from Strong as Guilmette shoots in. Strong unleashes a big counter combination but Guilmette bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Guilmette shoots and misses #CL2# and Strong counters by clinching up. Guilmette tries to pull guard but Strong forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Guilmette tries for a takedown. No joy.
Strong is trying to pull guard but Guilmette turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Guilmette is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strong can do to turn this around?#T4# Guilmette keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Strong's efforts to push away.#BC# Guilmette escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strong thuds a left hand into Guilmette's body. Strong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Guilmette swivels and escapes. Guilmette shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Guilmette takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2# Strong rushes Guilmette and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Strong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Guilmette walks away with a smile on his face. Strong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Guilmette shoots in for a takedown but Strong shows good takedown defense. Guilmette stuffs the takedown. 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 Armand Guilmette will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Strong shoots for a takedown but Guilmette saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2# Strong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Strong goes for a takedown in the clinch but Guilmette prevents it.
Guilmette has Strong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Strong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Guilmette is pressed up against the cage. Strong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Guilmette down to the mat. Guilmette avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Armand Guilmette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Strong. Guilmette fails miserably with a takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Guilmette throws a sloppy head kick and Strong moves out of range easily. Strong tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Guilmette will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2# Strong clinches up against the cage.#TD# Guilmette drags the fight down to the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##ES# Guilmette kicks Strong off and gets to his feet. Strong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Guilmette shoots in looking for a takedown but Strong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Guilmette's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Strong throws a poor cross that misses
#CL# and Guilmette counters by moving into the clinch. Strong slows down the pace here.
Strong is trying to drag Guilmette to the mat but Guilmette just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Strong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T2##TD2# Strong pulls guard. #SUB2# Strong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Guilmette doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Guilmette manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Guilmette controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Guilmette pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strong is keeping the position for now. #T3# Strong trying to control the position.
Strong wants to sweep but no luck. Strong keeps trying to improve his position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Guilmette tries to free his leg and advance position but Strong is retaining full guard. Strong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Guilmette's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Strong fails with a takedown attempt. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL# Guilmette pushes Strong up against the cage in a clinch. Guilmette prevents Strong from breaking the clinch. Strong tries to throw a body punch but Guilmette avoids it by throwing Strong back against the cage. #BC# Guilmette manages to break the clinch.
Guilmette darts in looking for a takedown but Strong gets double underhooks and turns Guilmette into the cage. Guilmette will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Strong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Guilmette defends well and Strong ends up having to push Guilmette into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2# Guilmette gets tackled into the cage by Strong. Strong maintains the clinch. Jack Strong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Armand Guilmette is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Guilmette takes a shot to the head.
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 Armand Guilmette. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Guilmette, 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27 Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27 Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armand Guilmette!
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Event:
CSW 024 Lockwood vs Nico
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1# Strong shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2# Strong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Strong goes for a takedown attempt but Guilmette pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Guilmette slaps away a takedown attempt from Strong, before circling back to the center of the mat. It looked like Guilmette was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Armand Guilmette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Strong. Guilmette misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Guilmette swats away the attempt to clinch by Strong. Guilmette swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Strong takes the fight into the clinch. #TD# Guilmette pulls Strong into guard.
#SU2# Strong stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1# Guilmette doesn't manage to clinch there - Strong circles away.
Strong is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL# Guilmette rushes Strong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. A head punch on the inside from Strong fails to land. Guilmette blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guilmette is trying to pull guard but Strong turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Strong is looking to take this one to the mat. Strong stalling against the cage.
#BC# Guilmette breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Guilmette tries for a takedown but Strong circles away easily#CL2# and Strong counters by clinching up. #BC# Guilmette pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Guilmette rushes Strong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Strong working hard to break the clinch.#T2##BC# Guilmette escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Strong clinches. #BC# Guilmette breaks from the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Guilmette. No joy for Strong on that attempt. Guilmette tries to counter with a takedown but Strong is quick to defend against it.#CL2# Strong closes the distance and clinches.#BC# Guilmette breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Strong moves into the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Strong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Guilmette just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2# Strong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Strong drives through and clinches with Guilmette against the cage.
Strong trying to control the position but instead, Guilmette has worked for underhooks and has pushed Strong into the cage. Guilmette stalling against the cage.
#T3# Strong is looking to take this one to the mat. Strong fails to pull guard.
Strong content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Guilmette leaning his opponent against the cage. Strong is trying to pull guard but Guilmette turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Strong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Guilmette smiles and moves away.
Strong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2# Strong clinches up with Guilmette and pushes him back against the cage.#T4# Strong is looking for a takedown. Strong tries to break the clinch but Guilmette is controlling the position. Guilmette prevents the takedown attempt.
Strong looks winded! Strong tries to pull guard but Guilmette won't allow it.
Stalling in the clinch from Strong.
Guilmette has Strong pressed against the cage.
Guilmette tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Strong jumps guard but Guilmette stands there with Strong around his waist. Strong gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD# Guilmette pulls guard effortlessly. Strong trying to control but Guilmette is working from the bottom. Guilmette tries to strike from the bottom.
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 Armand Guilmette will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Guilmette is trying hard to land a takedown here. Strong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Strong unleashes a big counter combination but Guilmette bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2# Strong moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2# Strong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Strong throws a head kick but Guilmette moves out of range.
Strong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Guilmette paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2# Strong gets a clinch. Guilmette keeps control of Strong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Strong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Guilmette pulls his leg out and moves away.
Strong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Guilmette avoids it really well and circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Strong throws a head kick that misses and Guilmette counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Strong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Armand Guilmette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Strong. Strong is breathing heavily.#T1# Strong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Guilmette has his takedown stuffed#CL2# and Strong counters by moving into the clinch. Guilmette tries to pull guard but Strong holds him up against the cage and eventually Guilmette drops back down to his feet.
Strong fails to pull guard.
#TD# Guilmette pulls guard effortlessly. #ES# Guilmette manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Strong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Guilmette paws at him with a jab and circles away. Strong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2# Strong blocks a head kick by Guilmette.
Strong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Guilmette. Strong tries a head kick but it misses.
Guilmette throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Strong's waist but Strong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Guilmette off to one side. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Strong, as that shot connected.
Strong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Guilmette sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Guilmette tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Strong manages to circle out of the way. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Strong wants to clinch. Guilmette shoots in for a takedown but Strong shows good takedown defense. Guilmette takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T3# Strong scores with a one two! Guilmette had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL# Guilmette instigates a clinch. #BC# Guilmette's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Strong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Guilmette tries to avoid it but Strong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Guilmette to the ground. Guilmette escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Strong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Guilmette tries to avoid it but Strong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Guilmette to the ground. Guilmette escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Armand Guilmette is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Guilmette. Strong tries a head kick but it misses.
Strong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Guilmette swivels and escapes. Guilmette is trying hard to land a takedown here. Strong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Strong throws a sloppy head kick and Guilmette moves out of range easily. #CL# Guilmette gets a clinch. #T4# Strong is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Strong changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Guilmette fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Guilmette closes the distance and lands a one-two. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Guilmette fails in his attempt to clinch. Strong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL# Guilmette has Strong up against the cage in a clinch.
Guilmette changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Strong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD# Guilmette shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Strong is trying to defend but Guilmette finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. 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 Armand Guilmette will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Strong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Guilmette avoids it really well and circles away. Strong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Strong lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Guilmette has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Guilmette and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Strong throws a series of punches but Guilmette avoids them all with ease. Guilmette throws a big counter combination but Strong scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Strong misses with a takedown attempt - Guilmette sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Guilmette lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Guilmette is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Strong shoots in but no luck this time. Guilmette wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Armand Guilmette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Strong. Strong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Strong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Guilmette shoots for a takedown but Strong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Strong has his takedown stuffed#CL# and Guilmette counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Guilmette. Guilmette holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Guilmette is working Strong over against the cage. Strong goes for a takedown in the clinch but Guilmette prevents it.
Guilmette tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Jack Strong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Guilmette drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Strong gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T2##TD# Guilmette pulls guard effortlessly. Strong sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB# Guilmette is looking for a triangle but Strong pushes his legs off easily.
Guilmette 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. Strong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Guilmette works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3# Strong wants to control from the top but Guilmette keeps moving. Guilmette is trying to keep Strong in close.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Strong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Guilmette's waist but Guilmette gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Strong off to one side. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Guilmette. Strong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#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. Guilmette walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Horrible takedown attempt by Guilmette or perhaps it was just good defense by Strong, which made it look bad. A nice combination there by Guilmette.
Guilmette tries to score a power double leg takedown but Strong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Guilmette somewhat. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Strong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Guilmette manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Jack Strong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Armand Guilmette is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Strong lands a nice looking body kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Armand Guilmette showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Guilmette, 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27 Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27 Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armand Guilmette!
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Event:
CSW 012 Dickskin vs Hardacre
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1# Guilmette stuffs the takedown attempt from Strong. Strong gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2# Guilmette darts in and clinches Strong up against the cage. Strong prevents Guilmette from breaking the clinch. Guilmette misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Strong.
Strong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Guilmette just stands there and leans against the cage. Guilmette controlling the action here for a moment.
Guilmette is trying to break the clinch but Strong is controlling him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Strong.#BC2# Guilmette manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Guilmette with that takedown attempt. It looked like Strong was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1# Strong circles away from the clinch attempt and Strong counters with a head kick. Strong lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Guilmette backs up against the cage.
#CUT# It looks like Armand Guilmette has been cut. Guilmette lands a nice shot to the body.
Strong shoots in looking for a takedown. Guilmette tries to sprawl out of it but Strong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Guilmette manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Strong. That's going to take a lot out of him. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Strong is defended easily by Guilmette.#CL2# Guilmette darts in and clinches Strong up against the cage.#T2##TD2# Guilmette manages to pull guard.
Strong is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Strong trying to control the position from guard on top but Guilmette is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Strong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Guilmette trying to keep a closed guard but Strong is proving a slippery customer.
Strong wants to pass the guard but Guilmette is keeping the position. Guilmette trying to control the position.
#T3# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Strong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Guilmette is controlling Strong's posture. Strong postures up.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Strong dives in and grabs Guilmette's left leg, looking for a takedown. Guilmette pushes down on Strong's head and hops out. Strong is looking to clinch. Guilmette appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2# Guilmette has taken the fight to the clinch.
Strong wants to get back to striking at distance but Guilmette won't allow it.
Strong tries to pull guard but Guilmette holds him up against the cage and eventually Strong drops back down to his feet.
#TD2# Guilmette pulls guard. #T4# Guilmette trying to control the position here. Guilmette is trying to control the position but Strong postures up. Strong sitting in guard, not really doing much. Guilmette working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Strong. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Strong works a leg free and moves into half guard. Strong is figuring out what he wants to do next. Guilmette controlling the position for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armand Guilmette dominated that round. The cut man is working on Armand Guilmette's cut. 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. #R2# Strong shoots in for a takedown but Guilmette shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Strong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Guilmette. Guilmette shoots for a takedown but Strong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Strong appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD# Strong manages to pull guard.
Guilmette looking to sit in guard and control but Strong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Guilmette is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Guilmette can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Strong controls the pace.#T1# Strong wants to get up but he can't break Guilmette's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Strong wants to control from the top but Guilmette keeps moving. #SUB2# Guilmette is looking for a triangle but Strong pushes his legs off easily.
Strong stopping the sweep attempt from Guilmette. Strong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Guilmette being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2# Guilmette has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Strong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Strong prevents Guilmette from getting back to his feet. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Guilmette wants to clinch. Strong is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Guilmette. Guilmette lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Guilmette fails with a takedown attempt. Jack Strong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armand Guilmette.#T3# Guilmette is looking to clinch. Strong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Guilmette shoots for a takedown but Strong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Strong appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Strong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Horrible takedown attempt by Guilmette or perhaps it was just good defense by Strong, which made it look bad. Strong fails to land with a series of punches.
Strong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Strong wants it to stay on the feet. Horrible takedown attempt by Guilmette or perhaps it was just good defense by Strong, which made it look bad. Jack Strong is winning the standup battle so far. Guilmette is breathing heavily. Strong wants to clinch.#T4# Guilmette avoids a kick to the body.
Strong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Guilmette. Strong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Strong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Guilmette pinned against the cage. Guilmette gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Strong goes for a double leg but Guilmette avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Guilmette continues to drive forward. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL# Strong gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2# Guilmette drags the fight down to the ground.
Guilmette is pulling down on Strong's head to control his posture. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Strong dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Armand Guilmette's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Guilmette fails with a takedown attempt. Strong is looking to take this fight into the clinch. As Strong backs off Guilmette throws a huge counter combo but Strong manages to avoid it all. No luck for Guilmette with that takedown attempt. Guilmette tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Guilmette shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Strong sprawls well. Strong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Guilmette gets slowly back to his feet. Jack Strong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armand Guilmette. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Strong darts in looking for a takedown but Guilmette gets double underhooks and turns Strong into the cage. Guilmette displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Strong. #T1##CL# Strong has managed to clinch.
Strong is pressed up against the cage. Guilmette has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Strong down to the mat. Strong avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL# Strong moves into the clinch. Strong is trying to break free. Guilmette drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Strong gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Strong dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Strong working hard to break the clinch.#BC2# Guilmette breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2# Strong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL# Strong rushes Guilmette and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Strong prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2# Guilmette pulls guard effortlessly. Guilmette takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Strong trying to control the position from guard on top but Guilmette is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Strong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Guilmette works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Strong controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3# Guilmette is looking to stand up but Strong isn't so interested in that idea. Jack Strong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Strong sitting in guard here, content to control. Strong advances to half guard. Strong trying to control from half guard but Guilmette is working away. Strong not landing any meaningful shots this time. Strong working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Strong is thwarting Guilmette's attempts to control the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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. Strong wants to stand up but Guilmette has a hold of him and won't allow it. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SU# Strong escapes and gets back to his feet. Guilmette throws a series of punches but Strong moves out of range. Strong works the jab nicely.#CL# Strong rushes Guilmette and presses him up against the cage.#BC# Strong breaks from the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Strong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Guilmette. Strong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Guilmette's waist but Guilmette gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Strong off to one side. Guilmette lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strong circles away quickly and effectively.
And that's the end of the fight! Jack Strong showed his dominance in that final round. Well Strong 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28 Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28 Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Strong!
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