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Event:
NJMMA #58
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Martinez rushes Jerome and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Jerome has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Martinez uses from the top position.
Martinez looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Martinez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Martinez looking to pass the guard.
Martinez throws a big right hand that misses.
Martinez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Martinez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jerome swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez trying to control but Jerome is working from the bottom.
Martinez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T1##SUB2#
Martinez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jerome is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jerome has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Martinez seems keen to control Jerome's posture.
Jerome is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jerome stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martinez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Martinez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jerome defends it easily.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Martinez wants to get back to his feet but Jerome is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jerome pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martinez is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Martinez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jerome gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jerome trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom. #SU#
Jerome decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Martinez , up you get!
Martinez darts in looking for a takedown but Jerome gets double underhooks and turns Martinez into the cage.
Jerome stuffs the takedown.#T3##CL2#
Jerome tries to keep at a distance but Martinez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Martinez jumps guard but Jerome turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dillon Jerome has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Martinez .
Martinez jumps guard but Jerome turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Jerome's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Martinez pushes Jerome up against the cage in a clinch.
Martinez tries to break the clinch but Jerome is controlling the position. #TD#
Jerome successfully pulls guard.
Martinez throws an elbow that misses. Jerome uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Martinez 's guard. Nice move by Jerome!#REVR##SU#
Jerome stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4##CL2#
Martinez has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Jerome breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jerome throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT#
It looks like Jackson Martinez has been cut.
A head kick misses from Jerome.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martinez wants to clinch.
Martinez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dillon Jerome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Jerome. #CL#
Jerome darts in and clinches Martinez up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martinez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Jerome breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dillon Jerome dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jackson Martinez 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jerome keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jerome is looking to counter with head kicks.#KD#
Jerome lands a big head kick that sends Martinez tumbling to the mat! Jerome takes a step backwards and waves Martinez back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Martinez is rocked!
Jerome misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martinez is still on wobbly legs! Can Jerome finish him?
Martinez avoids the head kick by Jerome.
Martinez seems to have recovered his senses.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Jerome! Martinez is out on his feet! Jerome rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Martinez is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Martinez is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dillon Jerome!
Dillon Jerome tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Jerome throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Olsen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Olsen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Olsen lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jerome can't do much from the bottom here.
Jerome really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Olsen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Olsen gets to mount! Jerome was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Jerome really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Olsen quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Olsen but it's paid off an Jerome is forced to tap! Nice work by Olsen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elias Olsen!
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Event:
RISE KT 1
Date: Jan 01, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Jerome gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Allen tries to break free but Jerome pushes him back against the ropes.
Jerome has Allen pressed against the ropes, preventing Allen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Allen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Jerome. Those never looked like landing.
Jerome pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Allen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jerome checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jerome throws a big counter combination but Allen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jerome lands a body shot.
Jerome lands with a slapping head kick.
Jerome tries a head kick but it misses.
Crunch! Allen slams his shin into Jerome's torso.
Jerome throws a body punch but Allen moves out of range.
Allen connects with an inside leg kick.
Jerome misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Allen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allen throws a head kick that misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Allen.
Jerome avoids the head kick by Allen.
#T1#
Jerome tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Allen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jerome throws a head kick that misses.
Jerome stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Allen.
Jerome misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Allen delivers a nice body kick.
Jerome is breathing heavily.
Allen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jerome lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jerome blocks a head kick by Allen.
Jerome swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Allen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jerome's sensitive parts.
Allen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Allen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jerome misses with an attempted mid kick.
Allen connects with an inside leg kick.
Jerome 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.
Allen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Allen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jerome has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jerome misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Allen thows a body kick. Jerome tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That kick from Allen tenderised Jerome's leg. Jerome is trying to keep his angry face on.
Allen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Allen misses with a head kick.
Allen lands a leg kick that knocks Jerome off balance momentarily.
Allen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Allen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jerome tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Allen wants to counter the offense by Jerome and move into the clinch position.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Allen.
Allen feints and then cracks Jerome's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jerome down.
Jerome throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Allen.
Allen throws a head kick that misses.
Allen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Allen connects with a solid leg kick.
Jerome tries to bum rush Allen with a series of wild strikes but Allen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Allen tries a quick counter leg kick but Jerome is wise to it.
Allen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jerome's sensitive parts.
Allen connects with a leg kick. Jerome looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jerome looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jerome throws a low kick but Allen moves out of range easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Allen. That's going to slow Jerome down.
Allen throws a leg kick which misses Jerome's front leg but catches the back leg as Jerome tries to avoid it.
Allen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Jerome moves into the clinch.
Allen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Allen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Allen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Allen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jerome. That did some damage!
Allen tries to land a front kick but Jerome steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Allen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jerome fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Allen checks it well.
Jerome throws a head kick but Allen moves out of range.
Allen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jerome 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.
Allen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jerome pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Allen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Allen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jerome has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Allen.#CL#
Jerome forces Allen back against the ropes and clinches.
Jerome is trying to maintain a safe position but Allen gets an underhook and turns Jerome into the ropes.#BC2#
Allen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Allen lands a leg kick that knocks Jerome off balance momentarily.
Allen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jerome has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Allen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bartholomew Allen dominated that round.
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#
Allen connects with a high kick.
Allen blocks a head kick by Jerome.
That kick from Allen tenderised Jerome's leg. Jerome is trying to keep his angry face on.
Allen connects with an inside leg kick.
Allen is looking to slow Jerome down with leg kicks.
Jerome moves out of range as Allen throws a body kick.
Jerome is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Allen.
Allen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jerome.
That kick from Allen tenderised Jerome's leg. Jerome is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jerome throws a head kick that misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Allen!
Allen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Allen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jerome throws a head kick but Allen moves out of range.
Allen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jerome. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dillon Jerome is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Allen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jerome's sensitive parts. #T1#
Jerome throws a series of punches but Allen moves out of range.
As Jerome backs off Allen throws a huge counter combo but Jerome manages to avoid it all.
Jerome throws a head kick that misses.
Allen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Allen scores with a head kick. Jerome tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jerome throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Allen throws a sloppy head kick and Jerome moves out of range easily.
Jerome is looking for a counter combo.
Allen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That kick from Allen tenderised Jerome's leg. Jerome is trying to keep his angry face on.
Allen keeps the fight on the outside.
Bartholomew Allen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jerome pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jerome is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Allen.
Allen scoring well with a low kick there.
Allen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Jerome. #T2#
Jerome sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
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!
Jerome takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Allen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Allen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jerome seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jerome will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A good leg kick by Allen.
A jab from Jerome misses.
Allen flicks out a counter leg kick but Jerome steps away.
Jerome fails to land with a series of punches.
Allen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Allen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Allen.
Allen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Allen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Allen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bartholomew Allen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Allen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Allen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jerome's sensitive parts.
Jerome's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Allen - that will leave a mark!
Jerome throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Allen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Allen connects with an inside leg kick.
Jerome throws a sloppy head kick and Allen moves out of range easily.
Jerome has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Allen.
A slapping leg kick lands for Allen.
Allen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jerome swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jerome backing away here, and Allen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Allen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Allen connects with a leg kick. Jerome looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Allen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid body kick from Allen.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Allen - that will leave a mark!
Jerome takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jerome's calf.#T4#
Allen tries a head kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Allen.
Allen lands a leg kick that knocks Jerome off balance momentarily.
Allen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jerome chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Allen can pounce on him.
Jerome misses with a low kick as Allen jumps back.
Allen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Allen.
Allen lands a leg kick that knocks Jerome off balance momentarily.
Allen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jerome has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Allen avoids the head kick by Jerome.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jerome throws a head kick that misses.
Jerome avoids the head kick by Allen.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Allen. Jerome shrugs it off though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bartholomew Allen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Allen scores with a kick to the body.
Jerome tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Allen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Allen scoring well with a low kick there.
Allen misses with a head kick.
Allen lands a leg kick that knocks Jerome off balance momentarily.
Allen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jerome throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Allen.
Allen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jerome. That did some damage!
Allen misses with a head kick.
Allen connects with a leg kick. Jerome looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jerome is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Allen.
Allen flicks out a counter leg kick but Jerome steps away.
An inside leg kick lands from Allen.
Jerome is looking to clinch.
Jerome misses with a combination
and Allen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Allen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Allen connects with an inside leg kick.
Jerome 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jerome looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Allen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Allen.
Jerome sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Allen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jerome appears to be looking for a big counter.
Allen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jerome's sensitive parts.
Allen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Allen looks to move away, Jerome throws a big counter combo but Allen just gets out of the way.
Good leg kick by Allen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jerome scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Allen is looking to slow Jerome down with leg kicks.
Allen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jerome's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jerome is looking to clinch.
Allen thinks about the counter body kick.
Jerome pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Allen. Jerome shrugs it off though.
Allen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jerome on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Allen. Allen obviously looking to wear him down.
Allen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Allen.
Allen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jerome takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jerome takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Allen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Allen. That's going to slow Jerome down. #T3#
Jerome will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jerome looks to land a body kick but Allen moved away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Allen.
Jerome on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Allen. Allen obviously looking to wear him down.
Allen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Allen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Allen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Allen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jerome has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jerome throws a wild body kick that Allen sees coming a mile off.
Allen is looking to slow Jerome down with leg kicks.
Allen looks to land a body kick but Jerome moved away.
Allen throws a leg kick which misses Jerome's front leg but catches the back leg as Jerome tries to avoid it.
Allen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jerome's calf.
Bartholomew Allen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Allen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jerome throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Allen connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jerome throws a series of punches but Allen avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Jerome clinches.
Allen is trying to force a seperation but Jerome has the dominant position.#BC2#
Allen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jerome closes the distance looking to clinch
and Allen counters with an outside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bartholomew Allen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Allen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bartholomew Allen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Page scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Page will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
Page stands up and beckons Jerome to his feet. #TD#
Jerome gets caught napping as Page dives in and scores a takedown. Jerome manages to retain guard.
Page loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Page's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Page prevents Jerome from getting back to his feet.
Page is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Page won't allow Jerome to sweep him here.
Page postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T1#
Jerome avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Page shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jerome wants to improve his position but Page is controlling well.
Page not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jerome has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Page is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Page looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jerome is trying to stand back up but Page is controlling him
Page prevents Jerome from improving his position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Page takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Jerome shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Page is concentrating on defense, preventing Jerome from advancing position. #T3#
Jerome is taking a breather. Page says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jerome is trying to control the action in half guard but Page is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Page keeping control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jerome misses with a head kick.
Jerome tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Jerome has Page up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Page successfully pulls guard.
Jerome trying to control the position from guard on top but Page is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Page has Jerome pulled in close to control his posture.
Page really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Page bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jerome's guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Jerome pushes Page off and gets back to his feet.
Jerome scores with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dillon Jerome will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jerome throws a head kick but Page moves out of range.
Jerome fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Jerome tries to get set, Page tries to push him back and clinch up but Jerome manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Jerome gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Page jumps guard.
David Page overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jerome wants to stand but Page is controlling his posture from full guard.
Page managing to control the position.
Jerome postures up in Page's guard and throws a big left but Page blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jerome looking to pass the guard.
Jerome engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Page has a closed guard, preventing Jerome from standing up. #SU2#
Jerome stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Page closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jerome did well to prevent Page getting side control.
Still in half guard, Page seems content to control.
Jerome wants to get back to full guard.
Page thows a huge punch but Jerome dodges it nicely.
Jerome has his hands clasped together around Page's back. He's all about the action.
Page thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Page is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Page thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jerome's head. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
David Page is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jerome tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Page forces Jerome back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Jerome breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Jerome gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jerome tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Page engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Page'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.
Page lands a couple of digs.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jerome preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Page sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jerome scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#
It looks like David Page has been cut.
Jerome tries to close the distance and clinch up but Page swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Page is looking to counter the offense by Jerome and move into the clinch.
Jerome tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Jerome closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jerome wants to control for a moment but Page uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Page keeping control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dillon Jerome will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on David Page's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Jerome wants to clinch.
Jerome throws a head kick that misses.
Jerome lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Page circles away quickly and effectively.
Page shoots for a double leg takedown but Jerome sprawls well. He's pushed Page's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dillon Jerome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Page is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jerome's half guard.
Page lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jerome manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Page's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jerome is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Page controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jerome misses with a head kick.
Page wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Page tries for a takedown but Jerome sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jerome pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#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.#TD2#
Jerome shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jerome takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Page gets back to full guard.
Jerome must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Page wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jerome throws a big right hand that misses.
Page wants to sweep here but Jerome controlling him for the moment.
Page wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jerome tries to free his leg and advance position but Page is retaining full guard. #T3##SU2#
Jerome decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Page, up you get!
Jerome throws a body shot but no joy.
Page is looking to counter the offense by Jerome and move into the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Page or perhaps it was just good defense by Jerome, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jerome doesn't manage to clinch there - Page circles away.
Page showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jerome.
Page avoids the head kick by Jerome.
Page tries to counter by clinching up but Jerome breaks away and moves out of range.
Page looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jerome is fending him off so far but Page persists. Nope, Jerome circles away and we're back to standing.
Jerome pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Page shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jerome pinned against the cage. Jerome gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Jerome tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Page manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Page tries to counter by clinching up but Jerome breaks away and moves out of range.
Page shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jerome as he avoids it easily.
Jerome unleashes a big counter combination but Page bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Jerome shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Page is trying to defend but Jerome finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jerome stalling away here and it's allowed Page to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Page has a closed guard, preventing Jerome from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Page lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Dillon Jerome comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jerome winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dillon Jerome!
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