Professional MMA debuts don't come much better than RIZIN's DECADE event on New Year's Eve.
Such was the case with Japan's Ed Polo King, a 6'8" striker who fought on the main card against 1-3 seasoned RIZIN heavyweight Satoshi Kamiyama. King knocked out Kamiyama with a combination of knees and punches in the opening frame, sending his adversary tumbling to the canvas.
King Edokpolo stops Takakenshin!!
— MMA Mania (@mmamania) December 31, 2024
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In an interview with Go Yamamoto after the fight, King emphasised that he's too early for world-level and is willing to improve step by step.
King Edokpolo I feel great. I don't satisfy and will train lot. I'm too early for world level. I will improve step by step. I train with Lutte avec frappe (Senegalese wrestling) partners. They will debut someday. Please looking forward it. #Rizin pic.twitter.com/CalxhF8jnh
— Go "Shiroobi" Yamamoto (@shiroobi) December 31, 2024
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