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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Emerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Magalona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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245 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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210 cm
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260 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Emerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Edward Magalona!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magalona moves in looking to clinch but Emerson pushes him off.
Magalona tries to clinch but Emerson moves out of range.
Emerson swings for the body but Magalona moves out of range.
Emerson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magalona was well out of range. Poor timing from Emerson.
Magalona connects with a leg kick. Emerson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Emerson drives through with a takedown into Magalona's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Emerson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Emerson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Emerson looking to sit in guard and control but Magalona gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emerson wants to sweep here but Magalona controlling him for the moment.
Emerson has control of Magalona's left arm, preventing Magalona from doing any damage.
Emerson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Emerson looking to control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emerson pulls Magalona in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sam Emerson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Magalona connects with a high kick.
It looks like Sam Emerson has been cut.
Magalona moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Magalona. Emerson shrugs it off though.
Emerson is breathing heavily.
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!
Magalona lands a big head kick that sends Emerson tumbling to the mat! Magalona takes a step backwards and waves Emerson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Edward Magalona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whack! Magalona lands a heavy head kick that drops Emerson. The ref tackles Magalona to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Emerson was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Edward Magalona!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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