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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denzill Jerome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukasz Wojewoda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lukasz Wojewoda has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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225 cm
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276 lbs
1 - 7 - 0 |
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197 cm
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235 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Denzill Jerome! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lukasz Wojewoda! The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jerome closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wojewoda quickly recovers to half guard. Wojewoda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jerome. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Wojewoda wants to improve his position but Jerome is controlling well.
Wojewoda trying to control here.
Jerome keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Jerome is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Well, if Jerome is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jerome is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wojewoda is in trouble now - Jerome has advanced to mount! Wojewoda avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jerome.
Jerome has control of Wojewoda's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wojewoda regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jerome lands with some strikes. Wojewoda is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wojewoda regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jerome content to control rather than advance. Wojewoda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Wojewoda trying to control here.
Wojewoda makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wojewoda. Jerome with a flurry of punches that miss. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jerome drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jerome jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Jerome drops back looking for a leg! Wojewoda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wojewoda manages to kick Jerome off! Jerome jumps back into Wojewoda's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jerome sitting in guard, not really doing much. Jerome pushes down on Wojewoda's leg and manages to get into half guard. Jerome sitting and controlling from the half guard. Wojewoda is looking for a sweep. Jerome is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Jerome really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Jerome is trying to work for a kimura but Wojewoda is defending well.
Jerome tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wojewoda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Jerome controlling the action here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denzill Jerome dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wojewoda is looking to clinch but Jerome is avoiding it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wojewoda or perhaps it was just good defense by Jerome, which made it look bad. Wojewoda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jerome tries to avoid it but Wojewoda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jerome to the ground. Jerome escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Jerome fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Denzill Jerome is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Wojewoda clinches up with Jerome and pushes him back against the cage. Wojewoda creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Jerome breaks from the clinch.
Wojewoda leaves Jerome with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wojewoda shoots in but Jerome avoids the takedown attempt easily. Denzill Jerome has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukasz Wojewoda. Wojewoda tries to clinch but Jerome is having none of it. Denzill Jerome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jerome changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wojewoda looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Jerome is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wojewoda can do to turn this around? Wojewoda struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jerome decides to stand back up. Jerome steps back and let's Wojewoda get back to his feet. Jerome looks for a takedown but Wojewoda sprawls well. Wojewoda wants to counter the offense by Jerome and move into the clinch position. Wojewoda gets caught flat footed, as Jerome shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Jerome is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Jerome passes into half guard. Jerome keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jerome seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wojewoda for as long as he can get away with. Jerome will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Wojewoda is looking for a sweep. Jerome is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Jerome wants to pass the guard but Wojewoda is defending well. Jerome sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wojewoda defending well though. Jerome seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Jerome's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jerome has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Wojewoda trying to control from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Wojewoda is doing well to control the position and prevent Jerome from advancing to side control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Jerome throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wojewoda was covering up waiting for the punch and Jerome finishes the takedown easily into guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wojewoda can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jerome controls the pace. Denzill Jerome overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Jerome continues to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wojewoda looking to control but Jerome passes into half guard.
Jerome stops Wojewoda from getting back to his feet.
Jerome is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Jerome is nestled in close to Wojewoda, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jerome seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. We've been informed that Wojewoda has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Wojewoda is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denzill Jerome dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jerome decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Jerome is working for a submission of some sort.
Jerome slows the pace down in half guard. Jerome stands up from half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Excellent takedown into side control there by Jerome. Jerome is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wojewoda knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jerome staying calm. Jerome working the ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Jerome looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Jerome is working to tighten his grip on Wojewoda's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Wojewoda has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Jerome is really squeezing tight and eventually Wojewoda passes out! Jerome breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Denzill Jerome!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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