Fighters from around the globe dream of the day they’ll step into the UFC octagon for the first time. For one athlete, Saturday’s UFC 248 event marked that special moment in their career. Check out this week’s rookie report to see what kind of first impression he made on the sport’s biggest stage from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. * * * * * Jamall Emmers Division: Featherweight Result: Giga Chikadze def. Jamall Emmers via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28) Record: (17-5 MMA, 0-1 UFC) Grade: C Emmers’ octagon debut came against a dangerous striker in former GLORY kickboxing ace Chikadze (8-2 MMA, 2-0 UFC), and the debutant got a taste of the Georgian’s power when he was clipped with a counter right hand by Chikadze early in the opening round
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UFC 248 rookie report: Grading Jamall Emmers, the lone newcomer in Las Vegas – MMA Junkie