Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: gc 174
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
Zharkov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zharkov moves away from the strike by Bone.
Bone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zharkov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bone back to the cage. Zharkov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#
It looks like Joe Bone has been cut.
A big left from Zharkov misses.
Zharkov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zharkov misses with a low kick as Bone jumps back.
Bone feints and then cracks Zharkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zharkov down.
Zharkov missing with a left hand there. Bone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zharkov throws an off balance right hand
enabling Bone to counter with a crisp jab.
Zharkov misses with a low kick.
Bone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zharkov jabs Bone to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zharkov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bone looks to score with a jab to the body but Zharkov is just out of range.
Zharkov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zharkov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Zharkov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Bone takes the fight into the clinch.
Zharkov misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Bone lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zharkov or not.
Bone gets through Zharkov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zharkov has Bone pressed against the cage.
Zharkov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bone backwards.
Zharkov is trying to break the clinch but Bone has him pressed against the cage.
Zharkov lands an elbow that stopped Bone in his tracks for a moment.
Zharkov lands a hook that snaps the head of Bone backwards.
Zharkov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bone avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Zharkov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zharkov blocking some punches.
Zharkov is trying to maintain a safe position but Bone gets an underhook and turns Zharkov into the cage.
Bone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zharkov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bone gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right hand to the body from Bone.
Zharkov stalling in the clinch but Bone improves position.
Bone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zharkov backwards.
Zharkov throws an elbow but it misses. #BC#
Bone breaks from the clinch. #T2#
A big left from Bone misses.
Bone scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zharkov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zharkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bone's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zharkov under the eye.#ROC#
Zharkov is rocked!
Zharkov walks into a stiff left hand from Bone.
Zharkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Bone finish him?
Bone scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
Bone darts in and clinches Zharkov up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bone.
Zharkov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bone seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zharkov can turn it around.
Zharkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Bone.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bone.
Bone makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zharkov blocks an uppercut.
Bone dips a shoulder and cracks Zharkov with a mighty uppercut! Zharkov falls back against the cage and Bone unloads with a barrage of strikes! Zharkov is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Bone screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Bone!
A very excited looking Joe Bone made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: gc 170
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
Puzo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Puzo misses with a hook.
Zharkov misses with a hook.
Zharkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puzo.
An inside leg kick from Puzo misses.
Puzo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zharkov avoids a kick to the body.
Zharkov throws a body punch but Puzo moves out of range.
Zharkov misses with a body kick.
Zharkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puzo avoids the body shot from Zharkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puzo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Puzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Puzo avoids the body shot from Zharkov.
Puzo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Puzo slips under a jab.
Puzo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
Zharkov shoots in for a takedown but Puzo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Puzo misses with a looping left.
Puzo stuns Zharkov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zharkov. Puzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Puzo misses its target.
Zharkov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Puzo rather than just go for the knockout.
Zharkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zharkov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mario Puzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Zharkov.
Zharkov misses with a two punch combination.
Zharkov misses with a double jab.
Puzo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zharkov moves out of range as Puzo strikes.
Puzo lunges at Zharkov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zharkov's hand.
Nice uppercut there from Zharkov.
Puzo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zharkov.
Zharkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Zharkov misses with a body kick.
Puzo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puzo with a hook.
Puzo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zharkov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Puzo misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Zharkov counters with a shoot takedown. Puzo fights it but they end up in guard.
Zharkov throwing strikes from guard but Puzo blocks nicely.
Puzo is pulling down on Zharkov's head to control his posture.
Puzo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Puzo is pulling down on Zharkov's head to control his posture.
Zharkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zharkov is fighting to break Puzo's control of his arms but Puzo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Zharkov stopping the sweep attempt from Puzo.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Zharkov advances to half guard.
Zharkov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zharkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Puzo keeps working.
Zharkov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Zharkov trying to mount his opponent but Puzo defends it.
Zharkov wants to take a breather but Puzo is having none of it.
Puzo wants to improve his position but Zharkov is controlling well.
Puzo is doing well to control the position and prevent Zharkov from advancing to side control.
Puzo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zharkov. #SUB2#
Zharkov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Puzo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zharkov.
Zharkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Zharkov is pressing down on Puzo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Puzo is holding on for now.
Puzo trying to control but Zharkov postures up. #SUB2#
Zharkov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zharkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Puzo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zharkov.
Zharkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Zharkov there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andrei Zharkov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Zharkov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Puzo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mario Puzo is winning the standup battle so far.
Puzo throws a jab when Zharkov was well out of range.
Puzo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zharkov.
Zharkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zharkov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Zharkov throws a right hand that misses
and Puzo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Danga de danga de dang - Zharkov scores with a four punch combination!
Puzo throws a body punch but Zharkov moves out of range.
Puzo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zharkov at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Puzo.
Zharkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zharkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zharkov ducks under a wild hook from Puzo.
Jab, jab by Puzo - just one landing. #T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Puzo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
Puzo clinches up with Zharkov and pushes him back against the cage.
Puzo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zharkov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Zharkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Puzo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Zharkov lands a jab to Puzo's midsection.
Puzo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab from Zharkov.
Puzo tries to clinch up.
Zharkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Zharkov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zharkov avoids the body shot from Puzo.
Zharkov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zharkov misses with a jab to the body
and Puzo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Zharkov really felt that one!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puzo connects with a body shot.#T2#
Zharkov lands a high kick!
Nice uppercut there from Puzo.
Zharkov misses with a low kick.
Puzo misses with a wild body shot.
Puzo swings for the body but Zharkov moves out of range.
Zharkov with a hook.
Puzo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Zharkov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Puzo as he avoids it easily.
Puzo scores with a body shot.
Zharkov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Puzo at a distance.
Zharkov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Puzo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zharkov misses with a hook
and Puzo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Puzo. #T3##CL#
Puzo moves into the clinch successfully.
Puzo lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Puzo breaks from the clinch.
Zharkov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zharkov lands with a cross.
Zharkov misses the body punch
and Puzo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Puzo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Puzo avoids the body shot from Zharkov.
Puzo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zharkov's calf.
Puzo with a jab.
Andrei Zharkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Puzo, as that shot connected.
Puzo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zharkov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Puzo scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puzo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Zharkov looks to throw the jab but Puzo is out of range.
Puzo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Zharkov misses with a leg kick
and Puzo counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the body from Zharkov misses
and Puzo counters with a nice body kick.
Zharkov swings for the body but Puzo moves out of range.
Zharkov cracks Puzo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zharkov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Puzo ducks under a wild hook from Zharkov.
Zharkov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zharkov shoots and misses
and Puzo counters with a stiff right hand.
Mario Puzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Zharkov.
Puzo looks for the body kick but Zharkov saw that one coming.
Zharkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Puzo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puzo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Puzo doesn't manage to clinch there - Zharkov circles away.
Puzo misses with a shot to the body
and Zharkov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Puzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zharkov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mario Puzo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zharkov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Puzo takes a step back to recover.
Puzo avoids the body shot from Zharkov.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zharkov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Puzo - the referee stops the clock and Zharkov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Puzo. Zharkov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zharkov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zharkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puzo.
Zharkov throws a lazy body kick
and Puzo counters with a nice uppercut.
Puzo cracks a nice hook into Zharkov's ribs.
Puzo scores with the left hand. Zharkov knows he should have avoided that one.
Zharkov punishes Puzo's body with a nice straight punch.
Puzo scores with a jab to the head.
Puzo throws a big shot that misses.
Puzo jabs at Zharkov's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zharkov throws an overhand right that lands on Puzo's shoulder, as Puzo tries to avoid the shot.
Zharkov blocks a head kick by Puzo. #T1#
Zharkov shoots in for a takedown but Puzo shows good takedown defense.
Zharkov blocks a leg kick.
Zharkov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Puzo throws a lazy right hand but Zharkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Puzo misses with a body shot
and Puzo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Puzo misses with a hook.
A punch combination from Zharkov misses.
Zharkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puzo throws out the jab.
Puzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zharkov stalks Puzo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Puzo's face. Puzo staggers backwards, shaken.
Puzo walks into a left hand.
Zharkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zharkov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zharkov with a poor takedown
and Zharkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zharkov cracks Puzo with a good jab.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zharkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puzo.
Zharkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mario Puzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Puzo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zharkov backs up against the cage.
Zharkov misses the jab.
Puzo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zharkov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Zharkov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice jab there from Puzo.
Puzo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Puzo tests Zharkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Puzo takes the fight into the clinch. #T3##BC#
Puzo breaks the clinch.
Zharkov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Puzos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jab by Puzo.
Puzo misses with a low kick.
Puzo misses with a leg kick
and Zharkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zharkov throws a shot to the body.
Zharkov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zharkov connects with the punch.#TD2#
Zharkov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Puzo is trying to defend but Zharkov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zharkov working Puzo over with strikes.
Puzo taking some punishment here, with Zharkov in his half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Zharkov is looking for a kimura but Puzo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zharkov to get the leverage.
Zharkov is keen to just control but Puzo is a slippery customer.
Zharkov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Puzo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Puzo tries to kick Zharkov off but Zharkov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Puzo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Puzo.
Zharkov looking to sit in guard and control but Puzo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Puzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Zharkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zharkov is trying to control the position but Puzo postures up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Zharkov being controlled here, momentarily.
Andrei Zharkov has got the better of the ground game so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andrei Zharkov.
I think Zharkov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Andrei Zharkov!

Event: Gc 166
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1#
Tahere throws a low kick but Zharkov moves out of range easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tahere darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Tahere has managed to clinch.
Tahere misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tahere throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zharkov lands a body punch in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Zharkov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zharkov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zharkov is trying to break the clinch but Tahere has him pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Tahere.
Zharkov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tahere scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zharkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zharkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zharkov is looking to control Tahere's arms but Tahere gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zharkov has his back to the cage.
Zharkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Tahere.
Tahere goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tahere throws a head punch that misses.
Zharkov lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zharkov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Zharkov. #T1#
Tahere misses with a punch to the body.
Tahere misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Tahere is fighting off a takedown attempt but Zharkov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tahere to the mat. Tahere regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Zharkov postures up in Tahere's guard and throws a big left but Tahere blocks it.
Zharkov trying to control but Tahere is working from the bottom.
Zharkov is in close to Tahere's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Tahere looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Tahere is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zharkov defends well.
Zharkov lands a couple of elbows.
Zharkov trying to control but Tahere is working from the bottom.
Zharkov working some strikes from top position.
Tahere looking for a sweep. Not yet Tahere, not yet.
Zharkov postures up and lands a big shot to Tahere's brow. #T2#
Zharkov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Tahere is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zharkov is aware though and is defending well.
Zharkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zharkov landing with the ground and pound.
Tahere bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zharkov's guard. #REVB#
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
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!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tahere accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zharkov managing to control the position.
Tahere pushing down on Zharkov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zharkov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zharkov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zharkov is on top in guard. #REVR#
Tahere wants to sweep but no luck.
Zharkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zharkov stopping the sweep attempt from Tahere.#T3#
Zharkov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zharkov wants to control from the top but Tahere keeps moving.
Zharkov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zharkov preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Tahere has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zharkov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zharkov passes Tahere's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zharkov trying to control the action but Tahere is working from the bottom.
Tahere is looking for a sweep. Zharkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zharkov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zharkov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Zharkov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zharkov is nestled in close to Tahere, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tahere tries to get to full guard but Zharkov has control of the leg.
Tahere moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zharkov scoring with some ground and pound.
Zharkov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zharkov is in close to Tahere's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Zharkov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zharkov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Tahere looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zharkov looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tahere looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zharkov is one step ahead there.
Zharkov wants to control from the top but Tahere keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Zharkov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tahere connects with a solid leg kick.
Zharkov swings for the body but Tahere moves out of range.
Zharkov swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Tahere counter with a right hand.
Tahere paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good leg kick by Zharkov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tahere checks a low kick from Zharkov.
Zharkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tahere moves away.
Zharkov lands with a shot to the body.
Zharkov works the jab nicely.
Tahere misses with a hook.
Zharkov misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tahere slips under a jab from Zharkov.
Tahere throws a low kick but Zharkov moves out of range easily.
Zharkov misses with a wild body shot.
Tahere swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tahere blocks a leg kick.
Zharkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tahere circles away quickly and effectively.
Tahere finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Zharkov blocks the leg kick.
Zharkov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dyllz Tahere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tahere misses with a hook.
Zharkov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tahere throws the left hand but Zharkov avoids the punch easily.
Tahere throws a head kick that misses.
Zharkov misses with a body shot.
Zharkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tahere can do to turn this around?
Zharkov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tahere throws a front kick aimed at Zharkov's knee but Zharkov avoids it well.
Tahere slips a jab from Zharkov.#TD#
Zharkov looking to score a takedown here. Tahere is defending well but Zharkov drives through and ends up in Tahere's guard.#SUB2#
Tahere working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zharkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zharkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zharkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zharkov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tahere lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Tahere avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tahere throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zharkov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tahere trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Zharkov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Zharkov scoring with some ground and pound.
Zharkov postures up and lands a big shot to Tahere's brow.
Andrei Zharkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tahere wants to improve his position but instead Zharkov has moved into half guard.
Zharkov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tahere is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zharkov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tahere regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zharkov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Zharkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tahere is keeping the position for now.
Zharkov landing some decent shots from guard.
Zharkov lands a couple of elbows.
Zharkov preventing the sweep.
Zharkov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zharkov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tahere looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zharkov is one step ahead there.
Zharkov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zharkov distracts Tahere with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zharkov 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.
Zharkov chips away with some ground and pound.
Zharkov passes Tahere's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Tahere is looking to improve his position.
Tahere moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zharkov stands up over Tahere, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zharkov content to stall in guard here.
Tahere looking for a sweep. Not yet Tahere, not yet.
Tahere is still trying to improve position.
Zharkov advances position into side control!
Zharkov grinds an elbow into Tahere's temple.
Zharkov working the ground and pound from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Zharkov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tahere has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Zharkov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Zharkov fails to land the takedown.
Zharkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tahere manages to avoid it.
Zharkov shoots in and drives through. Tahere sprawls well.
Tahere lands with an uppercut that bounces Zharkov off the cage and back into range.
Tahere throws a good cross that connects.
Tahere lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zharkov's sensitive parts.
An inside leg kick lands from Tahere.
Tahere works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zharkov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Zharkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tahere lands a jab to the head.
Zharkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tahere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tahere uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zharkov has time to react.
Zharkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Zharkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Tahere is just out of range.
Tahere has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Zharkov misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zharkov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Good exchange - Tahere coming out on top.
Tahere throws a low kick but Zharkov avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zharkov. That's going to slow Tahere down.
Tahere pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zharkov scores with a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Zharkov blocks the low kick.
That kick from Tahere tenderised Zharkov's leg. Zharkov is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zharkov. Tahere does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zharkov lands a front kick.
Tahere throws a nice head kick!
Zharkov loads up on a big right hand but Tahere slips the punch.
Tahere tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tahere lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zharkov lands a body shot.
Zharkov just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zharkov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tahere on the side of the head. #T2#
A combination from Zharkov does no damage.
Tahere throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zharkov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dyllz Tahere seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tahere lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zharkov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tahere has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tahere and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zharkov walks into a straight right hand from Tahere.
Zharkov throws a jab when Tahere was well out of range.
Zharkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tahere.
It looked like Zharkov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tahere.
Zharkov throws a nice looking combination but Tahere bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zharkov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dyllz Tahere has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tahere misses with a straight right.
Tahere leaves Zharkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tahere looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zharkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tahere throws a combination that misses
and Zharkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Zharkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tahere moves away.
Dyllz Tahere is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Tahere tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zharkov.
Zharkov fails with the takedown
letting Tahere counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot to the liver by Tahere. Beautiful body shot.
Zharkov misses with a kick to the body.
Tahere throws out a counter right but Zharkov avoids it with no problem.
Zharkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Zharkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tahere.
Nice uppercut there from Tahere.
Tahere scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tahere lands a leg kick that knocks Zharkov off balance momentarily.
Zharkov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Good work by Zharkov as he checks the leg kick.
Zharkov is looking to wear down Tahere with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tahere lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zharkov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Nice shot lands for Tahere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tahere throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zharkov.
Zharkov throws a head kick but Tahere moves out of range.
Zharkov misses with a body kick.
Tahere throws a leg kick but Zharkov moved away.
Tahere is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zharkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tahere.
Zharkov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zharkov throws a body kick that misses.
Zharkov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTahere.
Zharkov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tahere throws out a leg kick but Zharkov moves out of range and Tahere only half commits.
Tahere looks to land a body kick but Zharkov moved away.
Tahere explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zharkov shoots for a double leg takedown but Tahere sprawls well. He's pushed Zharkov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Despite the aggression on Tahere's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zharkov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zharkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Andrei Zharkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zharkov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zharkov throws a one two combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dyllz Tahere comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zharkov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Zharkov!

Event: Gc159
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Gullion. That's going to slow Zharkov down.
Zharkov misses the shot to the body.
Gullion swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Zharkov misses its intended target.
Zharkov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gullion checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gullion staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from Gullion.
Zharkov throws the left hand but Gullion avoids the punch easily.
Gullion gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Zharkov counters with a leg kick. #TD#
Zharkov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gullion napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zharkov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gullion wants to get back to his feet but Zharkov is dominant here and he's now got Gullion's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gullion takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Gullion trying to get back to his feet but Zharkov is in full control for now.
Zharkov looking to soften up his opponent with punches. #T1#
Zharkov misses with a punch to the head.
Zharkov tries to get the hooks in deep but Gullion pushed the leg off.
Gullion is trying to stand back up.
Zharkov thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Zharkov missing with strikes from the back.
Gullion is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Zharkov sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Gullion taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andrei Zharkov!

Event: gc153.5
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1##CL#
Shaw rushes Zharkov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zharkov tries for a takedown but Shaw manages to get underhooks.
Shaw lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zharkov lands a left hand.
Zharkov slows down the pace here.
Shaw is leaning against Zharkov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shaw blocks a body shot from Zharkov.
Zharkov can't find room to land a body shot as Shaw controls the action. #BC2#
Zharkov breaks the clinch.
Zharkov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shaw's head.#CL#
Shaw closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zharkov has Shaw pushed against the cage.
Zharkov looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zharkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zharkov is trying to push Shaw away but Shaw has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shaw lands a left hand.
Zharkov looking for a takedown.
A short body shot lands from Shaw as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
Shaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zharkov's elbow.
Shaw lands with a light punch inside.
Zharkov tries to work over Shaw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shaw can't find room to land a body shot as Zharkov controls the action.
Shaw prevents a body shot from Zharkov.
Zharkov lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Shaw.
A left hand lands to the body for Shaw.
Shaw stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Zharkov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zharkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zharkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zharkov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shaw lands with a left to the head.
Zharkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shaw's elbow.
Shaw dodges an elbow strike from Zharkov.
Shaw digs a right hand underneath Zharkov's ribcage. Zharkov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Shaw.
Shaw lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Zharkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shaw's elbow.
Zharkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zharkov throws an elbow but it misses.
Shaw misses with some punches.
Shaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Zharkov controls his hands.
Shaw has Zharkov pressed against the cage.
A short left from Shaw.
Shaw lands with a light punch inside.
Shaw lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zharkov can't find room to land a body shot as Shaw controls the action.
Shaw scores with a shoulder strike.
Shaw tries to throw a body punch but Zharkov avoids it by throwing Shaw back against the cage.
Zharkov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kim Shaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Zharkov.
Shaw tries to throw a body punch but Zharkov avoids it by throwing Shaw back against the cage.
Zharkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Shaw controls his hands.
Shaw stops a takedown attempt from Zharkov.
Zharkov lands a shot to the body.
Zharkov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zharkov looking for a takedown. #T3#
The referee calls for Shaw to work.
Zharkov lands with a light punch inside.
Shaw stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zharkov wants to stall.
Shaw lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zharkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Shaw controls his hands.
Shaw lands a nice uppercut.
Zharkov lands a nice shot to the body.
Zharkov can't get the takedown.
Zharkov scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shaw lands a nice shot to the body.
Zharkov looks winded!
Shaw lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zharkov backwards.
Zharkov misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shaw.
Zharkov is trying to break the clinch but Shaw has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Shaw.
Zharkov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Shaw seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zharkov can turn it around.
Zharkov misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Shaw lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zharkov.
Shaw lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Shaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zharkov prevents a body shot from Shaw.
Zharkov working hard to break the clinch.
Zharkov is looking to break free of the clinch but Shaw has double underhooks.
Shaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zharkovs head.
Shaw prevents a body shot from Zharkov.
A left hand lands to the body for Shaw.
Zharkov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shaw pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shaw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zharkov.
Shaw scores with a nice strike.
Shaw displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC#
Zharkov is rocked!
Zharkov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shaw counters with a huge left! Zharkov is in big trouble! He's backing up but Shaw isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Zharkov from any more damage. A dominating finish by Shaw!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim Shaw!
Kim Shaw decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: gc151.5
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Zharkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tisoaka lands with a cross.
A head kick misses from Tisoaka.
Zharkov scores with a jab to the body.
Zharkov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zharkov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tisoaka.#KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Tisoaka and sends Zharkov crashing to the mat! Tisoaka follows him down to the mat - Zharkov regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC#
Zharkov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zharkov wants to control but Tisoaka is keeping busy.
Zharkov is still in real trouble! Can Tisoaka finish him?
Tisoaka prevents Zharkov from improving his position.#SUB2#
Zharkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tisoaka pulls his head out easily.
Zharkov tries to roll over but Tisoaka keeps him under control.
Zharkov seems to have recovered his senses.
Tisoaka stalling. #T1#
Zharkov trying to control from the bottom.
Zharkov is looking to improve his position.
Zharkov is still trying to improve position.
Zharkov won't allow Tisoaka to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Zharkov looking for a kimura from the bottom but Tisoaka passes into side control!
Tisoaka is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Zharkov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Zharkov wants to control but Tisoaka postures up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee asks Tisoaka politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tisoaka prefers to stall for the moment though.
Zharkov is trying to control Tisoaka's posture but Tisoaka avoids it.
Zharkov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tisoaka is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Zharkov wants to control but Tisoaka is having none of it.
Zharkov tries to reverse the position but Tisoaka maintains control.
Zharkov tries to hold on but Tisoaka postures up.
Tisoaka controlling the position easily from mount.
Zharkov is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
Tisoaka manages to capitalize on a mistake by Zharkov to take his back!
Zharkov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zharkov looking for submissions off his back.
Zharkov tries to roll over but Tisoaka keeps him under control.
Tisoaka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zharkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tisoaka is working away from the top position though.
Tisoaka moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Zharkov. #T4#
Zharkov gets back to half guard.
Tisoaka is taking a breather. Zharkov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tisoaka takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tisoaka takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tisoaka trying to mount his opponent but Zharkov defends it.
Zharkov is trying to get back to full guard.
Zharkov wants to get back to full guard but Tisoaka has mounted him!
Zharkov is desperately trying to improve his position but Tisoaka has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katuro Tisoaka dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Zharkov throws a lazy right hand but Tisoaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tisoaka throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Zharkov counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Tisoaka sneaks out the side door and pushes Zharkov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Tisoaka closes the distance and clinches up with Zharkov, looking for a takedown. Tisoaka pushes Zharkov against the cage but Zharkov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Zharkov. No joy for Tisoaka on that attempt.
Zharkov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zharkov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Zharkov.
Tisoaka misses with a double jab.
Tisoaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tisoaka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tisoaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zharkov can do to turn this around?
Tisoaka avoids the body shot from Zharkov.
Tisoaka goes for a double leg but Zharkov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zharkov continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katuro Tisoaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tisoaka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Tisoaka scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zharkov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tisoaka off and has taken his back!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Tisoaka trying to control the hands but Zharkov won't let him.
Zharkov lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Tisoaka tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Zharkov with shots to the head and body - Tisoaka looks very uncomfortable down there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tisoaka tries to hold on but Zharkov pushes him away.
Zharkov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Zharkov connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #ROC2#
Tisoaka is rocked!
Zharkov drops a big elbow. That's hurt Tisoaka! More shots from Zharkov and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Zharkov!
Katuro Tisoaka was interviewed post fight and said 'I fall but RIZE again!!!!!!'.

Event: USFC 152
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1##TD#
Zharkov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Still sprawls well initially but Zharkov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zharkov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Still makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Still.
Zharkov stopping the sweep attempt from Still.
Still is trying to control the position but Zharkov postures up.
Zharkov wants to control from the top but Still keeps moving. #SUB2#
Still is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zharkov defends well.
Zharkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Still controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still keeping full guard, as Zharkov tries to pass.
Zharkov throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Zharkov throwing strikes from guard but Still blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Still looking for a guillotine here but Zharkov defends easily.
Still wants to sweep here but Zharkov controlling him for the moment.
Still has Zharkov pulled in close to control his posture.
Zharkov looking to pass the guard.
Still utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zharkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zharkov passes into half guard.
Still gets back to full guard. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zharkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Still keeping moving, preventing Zharkov from controlling successfully.
Zharkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Still looking for a sweep. Not yet Still, not yet.
Still is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Still is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zharkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Still has wrist control.
Still can't keep his opponent in guard - Zharkov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zharkov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Still is not content to let Zharkov control the position.#T3#
Zharkov passes to full mount!
Still working to try and regain half guard.
Zharkov working Still over with strikes here.
Still is wriggling around trying to escape.
Still manages to control the position for a moment.
Still can't escape the position.
Zharkov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Still hang on?
Zharkov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Still is looking to escape. #SUB#
Zharkov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T4#
Zharkov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Still is squirming around, avoiding Zharkov's attempts to control the action.
Zharkov landing strikes from the mount and Still is in trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still tries to reverse the position but Zharkov maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still regains half guard.
Zharkov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Still with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Zharkov there.
Zharkov is keen to just control but Still is a slippery customer.
Zharkov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Still trying to control here.
Zharkov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zharkov throwing shots but Still is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Zharkov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Zharkov digs a good hook to Still's body.
Zharkov misses with an uppercut. Still saw that one coming.
Still throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zharkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Still on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zharkov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Still circles away.
Nice body punch from Zharkov.
Zharkov throws an overhand right that lands on Still's shoulder, as Still tries to avoid the shot.
Still has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Still connects with a looping right hand.
Zharkov misses with an uppercut.
Zharkov missing with a left hand there. Still was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zharkov takes a swing at Still's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Still. Zharkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Zharkov misses the target.
Zharkov throws a body punch but Still moves out of range.
A big left from Zharkov misses.
A nice side step and Still releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Still scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zharkov doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zharkov. Still does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Still looks to throw the jab but Zharkov is out of range.
Dre Still is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Still jabs at Zharkov's body.
Still misses with a straight right.
Zharkov looks to land a combination but Still avoids it well.
Still slips under a jab.
Still swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Still scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Still throws a looping overhand right but Zharkov ducks down to avoid it.
Andrei Zharkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Still connects with a body shot.
Still slips under a jab.
Zharkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Still throws out the jab.
Zharkov cracks a nice hook into Still's ribs.
Zharkov throws a solid leg kick but Still takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zharkov.
Still throws a hook but Zharkov avoids it easily.
Zharkov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zharkov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zharkov misses with the combination. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zharkov connects with a body shot.
Zharkov walks into a stiff left hand from Still.
Still lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Still misses the jab.
Still tries a low kick but Zharkov avoids it.
Zharkov misses with a body shot.
Zharkov looks to throw the jab but Still is out of range.
Still keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zharkov.
Zharkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Still can do to turn this around?
Zharkov shoots for a takedown but Still saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zharkov. Still does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zharkov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Still cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Zharkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Still keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Still swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Still throws a looping overhand right but Zharkov ducks down to avoid it.
Zharkov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Still is out of range and Zharkov settles back down.
That kick from Still tenderised Zharkov's leg. Zharkov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zharkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Still.
Still walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zharkov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zharkov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zharkov throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Still to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Still.
Zharkov takes a swing at Still's ribcage but misses.
Zharkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zharkov swings for the body but Still moves out of range.
Zharkov misses with a straight right.
Still looks to land a right hand but Zharkov moved out of range.
Zharkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Zharkov throws a leg kick but Still sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zharkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Still is looking to chop away at Zharkov's legs.
A shot to the liver by Still. Beautiful body shot.
Zharkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zharkov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zharkov ducks under a wild hook from Still.
Zharkov throws a leg kick but Still moved away.
Zharkov throws a combination that misses
and Still counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zharkov ducks under a wild hook from Still.
Zharkov tries for a takedown but Still sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Still throws out a counter right but Zharkov avoids it with no problem.
Zharkov connects with a looping right hand.
Still uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zharkov.
Still fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zharkov checks it well.
Still throws an overhand right that lands on Zharkov's shoulder, as Zharkov tries to avoid the shot.
Zharkov is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dre Still will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Still looks to land a right hand but Zharkov moved out of range.
Still keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zharkov throws a hook to the side of Still's head but Still sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Still tries to clinch up
and Zharkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zharkov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Still sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zharkov misses with a shot to the body
letting Still counter with a right hand.
Zharkov throws a chopping leg kick but Still manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Still throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zharkov is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zharkov lands a jab to the head.
Zharkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zharkov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Still swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Still misses with a body shot
and Zharkov counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Zharkov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zharkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Still.
Zharkov is looking to counter punch.
Zharkov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Still misses with a wild body shot.
Zharkov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Still stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zharkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Still, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Zharkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zharkov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Still fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zharkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zharkov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Still with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Zharkov misses with a series of wild punches.
Still looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zharkov scores with a hook to the body. Still takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
Zharkov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zharkov showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still is looking for a sweep. Zharkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zharkov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zharkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Still is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Still.
Still has momentary wrist control but Zharkov slips an elbow through the middle.
Andrei Zharkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zharkov stands up over Still, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Still is pulling down on Zharkov's head. It's preventing any offense from Zharkov, at least for the moment.#T3#
Still avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Still trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Still has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zharkov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Still is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Zharkov is not content to let Still control the position.
Zharkov wants to get back to full guard.
Still seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zharkov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Zharkov tries to roll over but Still keeps him under control.
Zharkov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Zharkov trying to control here.
Still takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Still prevents Zharkov from improving his position.
Still not doing much here.
Zharkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Still is working away from the top position though.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Andrei Zharkov.
I think Zharkov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Zharkov!

Event: USFC 145
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Zharkov wants to land a leg kick but Shaw is out of range.
Shaw throws out a counter right but Zharkov avoids it with no problem.
Zharkov swings widly with a right hand
enabling Shaw to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Zharkov is predictable there
and Shaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zharkov throws a leg kick
and Shaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Zharkov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shaw at a distance.
Zharkov swings widly with a right hand
and Shaw counters with a stiff right hand.
Zharkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Shaw on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Zharkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zharkov takes a swing at Shaw's ribcage but misses.
Shaw swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zharkov swings widly with a right hand
and Shaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zharkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaw blocks a low kick nicely.
Shaw now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Zharkov misses with a right hand
and Shaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zharkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Shaw on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shaw loads up on a big right hand but Zharkov slips the punch.
Zharkov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Zharkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shaw takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shaw avoids a kick to the body.
Zharkov is looking to slow Shaw down with leg kicks.
Zharkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shaw circles away quickly and effectively.
Shaw moves out of range as Zharkov strikes.
Zharkov misses with a hook. Shaw ducked under it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Shaw's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Zharkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaw manages to avoid it.
Zharkov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zharkov throws a hook to the side of Shaw's head but Shaw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zharkov misses with an uppercut. Shaw saw that one coming.
Despite the aggression on Shaw's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zharkov throws a body punch but Shaw moves out of range.
Zharkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shaw circles away quickly and effectively.
Zharkov throws an off balance right hand
and Zharkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zharkov takes a swing at Shaw's ribcage but misses.
Shaw is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shaw uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zharkov.
Zharkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shaw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zharkov shoots for a double leg takedown but Shaw sprawls well. He's pushed Zharkov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shaw appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Zharkov misses with a looping right.
Shaw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zharkov.
Zharkov scores with a spinning back kick!
Shaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andrei Zharkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zharkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zharkov throws a body punch but Shaw moves out of range.
Zharkov throws a looping overhand right but Shaw ducks down to avoid it.
Shaw comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zharkov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zharkov ducks under a wild hook from Shaw.
Zharkov lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
Shaw is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zharkov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zharkov thumps Shaw with a low kick.
Zharkov throws a right hand that misses
and Zharkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zharkov throws a shot from downtown. Shaw moves away and avoids it.
Shaw unleashes a big counter combination but Zharkov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Zharkov lands a body shot.
Zharkov misses the shot to the body.
Zharkov looks to throw the jab but Shaw is out of range.
Zharkov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zharkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zharkov needs to keep his hands up - Shaw had a free shot at his head there.
Zharkov scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Zharkov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A shot to the body from Zharkov misses
and Shaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zharkov lands a jab to the nose.
Zharkov misses with a takedown attempt - Shaw sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shaw is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Some bone on bone action there as Shaw checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zharkov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zharkov throws a hook but Shaw avoids it easily.
Shaw now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zharkov tries to land a leg kick but Shaw saw it coming and moves away.
Andrei Zharkov is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zharkov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It seemed like Shaw was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zharkov jabs Shaw to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zharkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shaw but Shaw pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Shaw moves forwards but Zharkov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zharkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Shaw is just out of range.
Zharkov doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Shaw to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Zharkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zharkov looks to land a left hand but Shaw moved out of range nicely.
Shaw looks for the body kick but Zharkov saw that one coming.
Shaw has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Zharkov lands a jab to Shaw's midsection.
Zharkov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zharkov misses with a wild body shot.
Shaw let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shaw on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2##KD#
Oooooh!!! Zharkov has knocked Shaw down with a huge combo! Zharkov steps away and waves a wobbly Shaw back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Shaw is rocked!
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!
Zharkov misses with a hook.
Shaw is still on wobbly legs! Can Zharkov finish him?
Good work by Shaw as he checks the leg kick.
Zharkov thumps Shaw with a low kick.
Zharkov drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Shaw right on the button. Shaw goes down! Zharkov follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Zharkov gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Zharkov!

Event: USFC 140
Date: Feb 26, 2017

#R1#
Zharkov throws out a loose jab but Stewart uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Stewart misses the target.
Zharkov throws a looping overhand right but Stewart ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Stewart drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zharkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zharkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stewart is one step ahead there.
Stewart chips away with some ground and pound.
Zharkov controls Stewart momentarily but Stewart frees himself.
Stewart working some strikes from top position.
Stewart distracts Zharkov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zharkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Stewart lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stewart preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stewart's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stewart working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Zharkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stewart doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stewart manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Zharkov is pulling down on Stewart's head to control his posture.
Stewart trying to control but Zharkov is working from the bottom.
Zharkov trying to control the position.
Zharkov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stewart works over Zharkov with some ground and pound from guard.
Stewart advances position into side control!
Stewart looks up at the clock and then as Zharkov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Stewart smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Stewart scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Zharkov to see if he's OK.#ROC#
Zharkov is rocked!
Stewart looks up at the clock and then as Zharkov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Stewart smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Zharkov is still in real trouble! Can Stewart finish him?
Stewart scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Zharkov is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Stewart can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Stewart!
A very excited looking Don Stewart made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: USFC 133
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Zharkov throws a hook but Millennium avoids it easily.#TD2#
Millennium closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The strikes coming from Millennium are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
You can see the frustration on Zharkov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zharkov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Millennium wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zharkov gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Millennium is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zharkov is controlling Millennium's trapped leg to prevent Millennium from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Millennium thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zharkov's head.
Zharkov wants to control but Millennium is keeping busy.
Millennium missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Millennium is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zharkov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zharkov is looking for a sweep. Millennium is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zharkov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Zharkov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Millennium is looking to work some ground and pound but Zharkov has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zharkov is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Millennium has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Zharkov should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Millennium has tightened it up now! Zharkov should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chris Millennium!
A very excited looking Chris Millennium made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: PF 12 - Oppelaar va Barkley
Date: Sep 10, 2016

#R1#
Zharkov looks to land a left hand but Vieira moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Vieira was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zharkov loads up on a big right hand but Vieira slips the punch.#CL#
Vieira moves into the clinch successfully.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zharkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zharkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vieira tries to land a knee to the head but Zharkov blocks with his arms.
Zharkov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice body punch from Zharkov - that landed with a thud.
Vieira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zharkov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vieira as Zharkov tries to tie him up.
Vieira tries to land a knee to the head but Zharkov blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira tries to land a knee to the head but Zharkov blocks with his arms.
Zharkov scores with a hook to the body.
Vieira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zharkov lands an elbow that stopped Vieira in his tracks for a moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zharkov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Zharkov manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Nice shot by Vieira.
Vieira tries to close the distance and clinch but Zharkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zharkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vieira throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vieira throws a jab but it's blocked by Zharkov.
Zharkov lands a lovely overhand right.
Rafael Vieira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vieira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zharkov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vieira seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Zharkov lands with a good body shot.
Zharkov moves away from the strike by Vieira.
Zharkov dives in for a single leg takedown but Vieira sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Zharkov lands a jab to Vieira's midsection.
Vieira slips a straight right by Zharkov.
Vieira feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Zharkov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zharkov throws out a loose jab but Vieira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrei Zharkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zharkov has a takedown stuffed.
Vieira tries to clinch but Zharkov moves out of range.
Zharkov swings widly with a right hand
and Vieira counters with a left and a right that stings Zharkov.
Vieira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zharkov misses with a double jab. #CL#
Vieira takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Zharkov fails to land.
Vieira throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vieira tries to land a knee to the head but Zharkov blocks with his arms.
Zharkov stalls. #T3#
Zharkov scores with a hook to the body.
Zharkov fails to pull guard.
Rafael Vieira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Zharkov.
Vieira misses with a knee to the head.
Zharkov avoiding damage.
Vieira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vieira blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Zharkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zharkov throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Vieira counters by clinching up.
Zharkov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vieira connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zharkov's face.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vieira jerks Zharkov's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Zharkov drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Vieira goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Vieira because Zharkov was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Rafael Vieira!
Rafael Vieira decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GFC 19: Trujillo vs Baroni
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1#
Zharkov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zharkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Showtime.
A combination from Zharkov does no damage.
Zharkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Zharkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Showtime is just out of range.
Rick Showtime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Showtime fails to land with a series of punches.
Showtime throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zharkov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Showtime throws a right hand that Zharkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Zharkov also avoids with ease.
Zharkov is looking to counter with a body kick.
Zharkov lands a slapping body shot.
Zharkov misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Showtime misses
and Zharkov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zharkov scoring well with a low kick there.
Zharkov lands with a cross.
A combination from Showtime does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zharkov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Showtime lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zharkov lands a body shot.
Zharkov is looking to wear down Showtime with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Showtime is defended easily by Zharkov.#TD#
Zharkov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zharkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Showtime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Showtime working a defensive guard here.
Zharkov throws an elbow that misses. Showtime uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zharkov's guard. Nice move by Showtime!#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Showtime engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like Showtime might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T2#
Zharkov pulls Showtime in close to his closed guard and prevents Showtime from doing any damage or advancing position.
Zharkov working a defensive guard here.
Showtime won't allow Zharkov to sweep him here.
Showtime stays in close to Zharkov's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Zharkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zharkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Showtime trying to control but Zharkov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Showtime avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Showtime trying to control but Zharkov is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Zharkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zharkov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Showtime throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zharkov wants to sweep here but Showtime controlling him for the moment.
Zharkov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Showtime's guard. #REVR#
Zharkov trying to control but Showtime is working from the bottom. #T4#
Zharkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Showtime is keeping the position for now.
Zharkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zharkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Showtime works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zharkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Showtime's head.
Zharkov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zharkov postures up in Showtime's guard and throws a big left but Showtime blocks it.
Zharkov working some strikes from top position.
Zharkov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Showtime trying to control the position.
Zharkov throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Zharkov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Zharkov throws a big shot that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Showtime.
Showtime throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zharkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zharkov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zharkov lands a nice looking body shot. #TD2#
Showtime drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Showtime avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Zharkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zharkov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
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!
Showtime is in trouble now - Zharkov has advanced to mount!
Zharkov dominating with strikes here.#T1#
Zharkov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Zharkov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #ROC#
Showtime is rocked!
Zharkov looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Showtime covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Zharkov!

Event: GFC 10: Colosseum
Date: Jun 11, 2016

#R1#
Zharkov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zharkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Darrow lands a big head kick that sends Zharkov to the canvas! Darrow follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hamish Darrow!
Hamish Darrow retains his welterweight title!

Event: Infinity: Caged Torment
Date: May 15, 2016

#R1#
Zharkov circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Alves rushes Zharkov and presses him up against the cage.
Alves using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zharkov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alves walks away with a smile on his face. Zharkov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alves slips under a jab from Zharkov.#CL#
Alves darts in and clinches Zharkov up against the cage.
Alves with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Andrei Zharkov has been cut.
Alves is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zharkov is looking for a takedown.
Alves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zharkov.#TD2#
Zharkov jumps guard and drags Alves to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Alves trying to control but Zharkov is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zharkov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zharkov chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Zharkov trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
Zharkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alves pulls Zharkov in to control the position.
Zharkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alves is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zharkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alves working a defensive guard here.
Zharkov with a nice head shot there.
Zharkov is working Alves over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zharkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Alves keeping moving, preventing Zharkov from controlling successfully. #T2#
Alves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zharkov is pushing down on Alves's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alves is fighting to maintain full guard but Zharkov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zharkov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Alves is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zharkov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Alves wants to improve his position but Zharkov is controlling well.
Alves is trying is best to control the position here.
Zharkov not doing much here.
Alves blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zharkov.
Alves won't allow Zharkov to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Zharkov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zharkov trying to mount his opponent but Alves defends it. #T3#
Zharkov slips a nice elbow through Alves's hands, connecting with Alves's forehead.
Alves controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zharkov connects with a nice short shot to Alves's temple.
Zharkov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zharkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Alves is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zharkov with the ground and pound but Alves uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Zharkov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zharkov cracks Alves with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Check out the look on Zharkov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Zharkov wants to control but Alves is keeping him busy. #T4##SUB2#
Zharkov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alves, who protects the arm well.
Zharkov is putting a hurting on Alves here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB2#
Zharkov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Alves prevents Zharkov from improving position.
Zharkov advances to full mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alves is looking to improve his position but Zharkov isn't that keen on the idea.
Zharkov working Alves over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Zharkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrei Zharkov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Zharkov misses with a looping right.
Alves tries to clinch up but Zharkov circles away and keeps his distance.
Zharkov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Alves attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zharkov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Alves rushes Zharkov and presses him up against the cage.
Alves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zharkov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alves walks away with a smile on his face. Zharkov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alves.
Andrei Zharkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zharkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alves.
Zharkov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves tries to land a front kick but Zharkov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zharkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alves counters with a left and a right that stings Zharkov.
Alves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zharkov.
Zharkov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alves pinned against the cage. Alves gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Zharkov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thiago Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Zharkov.
Zharkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alves.
Alves throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alves tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zharkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zharkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice side step and Zharkov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zharkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Alves.
Nice sprawl there from Alves as Zharkov shoots in.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch but Zharkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A low kick from Alves is predictable there #TD2#
and Zharkov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zharkov throwing strikes but missing.
Andrei Zharkov has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Alves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zharkov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zharkov landing some decent shots from guard.
Alves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zharkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zharkov is working Alves over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Alves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zharkov is working Alves over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zharkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zharkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zharkov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alves's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zharkov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Alves wants to control but Zharkov is keeping busy.
Alves knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zharkov on the ground.
Zharkov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Zharkov connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #SUB2#
Zharkov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alves tries to hold on but Zharkov postures up.
Zharkov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Zharkov working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC2#
Alves is rocked!
Zharkov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Oh Alves is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Zharkov! Alves is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Andrei Zharkov!

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