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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Emerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enrique St Lawrence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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180 cm
26
245 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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212 cm
26
276 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Emerson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Enrique St Lawrence! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Emerson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. St Lawrence throws a right and a left that Emerson avoids nicely. St Lawrence works Emerson's body with a nice hook. A low kick from Emerson misses and St Lawrence counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Sam Emerson has been cut. St Lawrence lands with a cross. Emerson really is a fat lump. Emerson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming St Lawrence to the mat! St Lawrence manages to get full guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! St Lawrence not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Emerson controlling from the top position. Emerson wants to control from the top but St Lawrence keeps moving. Emerson postures up in St Lawrence's guard and throws a big left but St Lawrence blocks it. Emerson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round. Emerson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Emerson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. St Lawrence can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Emerson controls the pace. St Lawrence really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Emerson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Emerson is working St Lawrence over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Emerson stays in close to St Lawrence's body and controls the position. Emerson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Emerson prevents St Lawrence from getting back to his feet. St Lawrence has momentary wrist control but Emerson slips an elbow through the middle. Emerson controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Emerson connects with a couple of short punches. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Emerson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed St Lawrence's guard. Emerson not doing much here.
Emerson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Emerson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Well, if Emerson 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.
Emerson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Emerson is looking to take a break and control but St Lawrence is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Emerson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. St Lawrence has hold of Emerson's hands but Emerson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Emerson is trying to control. St Lawrence wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Emerson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Emerson working over St Lawrence with some ground and pound. St Lawrence looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. St Lawrence is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Emerson scores with a couple of nice shots. Emerson is figuring out what he wants to do next. St Lawrence on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Emerson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Emerson drops an elbow to the side of St Lawrence's head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. St Lawrence trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Emerson manages to pass to mount!
Emerson landing strikes from the mount and St Lawrence is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round. St Lawrence tries to lock up and control but Emerson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Emerson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Emerson landing shots from mount. Emerson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of St Lawrence's face.
St Lawrence is rocked! Emerson landing punches. St Lawrence is still in real trouble! Can Emerson finish him? Oooh a big shot lands for Emerson! St Lawrence is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sam Emerson!
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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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