Fighter Analysis: Wendle Lewis

This week's feature analyses a true gentleman within our fine sport, Wendle Lewis. This young man is steadily building up a fearsome reputation and has amassed a 5-0 record to date. In two weeks' time Wendle will be looking to take that to 6-0, but whilst training for that fight he took time to sit down and answer our questions!

Personal:

Name: Wendle Kojo Lewis
Nickname: "Niceguy"
Age: 28
Marital Status: I'm literally married to the sport at the moment!!
Gym: Team Titan, Semtex Gym and Legacy BJJ
MMA Record: 5 wins 0 losses
Twitter Account: @niceguymma


What is your:

Career High? My first ever fight in London, on UCMMA, Dec 2010.
Career Low? Having a chronic stomach bug whilst fighting last year June. Thankfully I still got the win, but it was a horrible experience.
Career Ambition? To become a world class Mixed Martial Arts competitor and champion!
Toughest Ever Fight? Jon Maggs, my first professional fight in Norwich. He was a very tough guy!!
Favourite Ever Fight? Surprisingly I'd say my last fight against Andy Cona. Probably because I proved to myself in that fight that I'm evolving as a fighter by obtaining a submission
Favourite way to end a fight? Spectacular knock out if I'm honest!
Favourite ever MMA event? I loved Pride Shockwave '05
Favourite MMA Promotion? Well we all know the UFC is the premiership, but I also like other shows like Strikeforce, M-1 Global etc....
Favourite Movie? Iron Man 1 and 2.
Favourite Artist/Band? Rick Ross
Favourite Food? Lasagne
Favourite Alcoholic Beverage? Disaronno and coke.
Favourite Sport (Apart from MMA)? Basketball.


Who:

Is your favourite fighter of all time? Hard to say, I admire a number of guys, but GSP has always been up there in my top three.
Would you least like to meet in a dark alley? A pissed off Alistair Overeem!!
Would you want alongside you in a bar fight? You probably wouldn't find me involved in one, but I'd have Team Titan beside me (laughs), in case I got rushed!!
Is your favourite MMA Ring Girl? No comment (Lauighing).
Is your inspiration in life? My family and my team!


Random:

Pick three of your team mates and describe them using only one word?
1. Ashleigh Grimshaw: "Slickster"
2. Bola Omoyele: Methodical
3. Dyson Roberts: Supportive

Do you have any superstitions? Not really, I believe in God and karma, that's it.
First thing you eat after weighing in? Chicken and sweet mash!!
What is the stupidest thing you have ever done? I can't answer that one!
What is the worst injury you've ever suffered? I damaged my neck in my teens!

And Finally....What are you Addicted to? AddictedMMA!

Image by Charli Edwards, Little Red Creative.
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Published by Steve Wickett - Sat, 12 May 2012 13:49