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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emerson Osborne (ranked 3517 p4p, 2631 weight class) and Yevgeni Mostovoy (ranked 340 p4p, 277 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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200 cm 20 220 2 - 2 - 0 |
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186 cm 20 208 4 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler Excellent MT Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler Good kicks Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emerson Osborne! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yevgeni Mostovoy! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mostovoy just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Mostovoy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mostovoy. A slapping leg kick lands for Mostovoy.
Osborne throws a right and a left that both miss. We've been told by Osborne's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Mostovoy throws a nice outside leg kick. Osborne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Osborne stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mostovoy. The fighters circling - Mostovoy throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Mostovoy ducks under a wild hook from Osborne. Mostovoy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Mostovoy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Osborne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Osborne throws a hook but Mostovoy blocks it. Osborne misses with a hook
and Mostovoy counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Mostovoy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Mostovoy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A combination from Osborne does no damage. This has been an exciting period of action! Nice uppercut lands for Osborne. That snapped Mostovoy's head back.
 It looks like Yevgeni Mostovoy has been cut.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Mostovoy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Mostovoy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mostovoy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Osborne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mostovoy.
Mostovoy tries to work over Osborne's front leg with a kick but Osborne checks it. Mostovoy misses the body punch and Osborne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Osborne misses with a hook
letting Mostovoy counter with a right hand. Mostovoy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Osborne sees it coming and avoids it easily. A nice leg kick lands there from Mostovoy. Jab, jab by Osborne - just one landing. Osborne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mostovoy fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mostovoy. Osborne does a little dance to reset his feet. Osborne looks to score with a jab to the body but Mostovoy is just out of range. Mostovoy now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Osborne misses with a lunging right hand
and Mostovoy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Osborne misses with a looping right.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mostovoy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Osborne did well to prevent Mostovoy getting side control. This has been an exciting period of action! Mostovoy missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Osborne wants to get back to his feet. Osborne is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mostovoy scores with a couple of nice shots. Mostovoy throwing shots but Osborne is blocking nicely. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Osborne is trying to stand.
Mostovoy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Osborne blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mostovoy. Osborne wants to get back to his feet.
Osborne has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mostovoy is on him like a limpet, forcing Osborne back against the cage. Mostovoy misses with a hook from the clinch. Mostovoy struggles to land a body shot inside as Osborne controls his hands.
Mostovoy tries to work over Osborne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Mostovoy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Osborne.
Osborne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Osborne misses with a wild combination.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Osborne throws a looping overhand right but Mostovoy ducks down to avoid it. Mostovoy is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Osborne was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Mostovoy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Emerson Osborne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Osborne throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mostovoy counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Mostovoy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Osborne is trying to stand.
Mostovoy not landing any meaningful shots this time. Mostovoy prevents Osborne from standing back up.
Osborne pushes Mostovoy off and gets back to his feet. Osborne scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Osborne misses with a two punch combination.
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! Mostovoy lands a jab to Osborne's midsection. Osborne lands a lovely overhand right.
 That has opened up Yevgeni Mostovoy's cut even more.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Mostovoy misses with a leg kick. Mostovoy throws a sloppy body shot
and Osborne counters with a lovely straight right hand! Osborne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mostovoy. Mostovoy lands with a nice body punch. Mostovoy throws a hook but Osborne blocks it. Osborne will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mostovoy throws the left hand but Osborne avoids the punch easily. A telegraphed right hand from Osborne misses the target. Mostovoy feints a counter leg kick. Osborne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mostovoy manages to avoid it. Mostovoy slips under a jab from Osborne. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Osborne looks to land a left hand but Mostovoy moved out of range nicely. Mostovoy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mostovoy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Osborne. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mostovoy! But no joy. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Emerson Osborne will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Yevgeni Mostovoy's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mostovoy with the inside leg kick. Mostovoy throws a low kick but Osborne moves out of range easily. Mostovoy misses with a body shot.
Mostovoy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Mostovoy throws a leg kick and Osborne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Mostovoy scores with a jab. Osborne acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Osborne avoids the body shot from Mostovoy.
Osborne has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mostovoy. The fighters circling - Osborne throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Mostovoy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Osborne rather than just go for the knockout. Mostovoy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mostovoy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Emerson Osborne is winning the standup battle so far. Osborne drops Mostovoy with a huge uppercut! Mostovoy drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Osborne is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emerson Osborne!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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