Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Veainu vs Barboza
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Chai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Zakharov misses its target.
Zakharov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zakharov throws a sloppy head kick and Chai moves out of range easily.
Zakharov blocks a jab.
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Zakharov.
Zakharov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chai! But no joy.
Zakharov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zakharov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from Zakharov misses.
Zakharov takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
Chai misses with a straight left.
Chai tries a head kick but it misses.
InSaen Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zakharov walks into a straight right hand from Chai.
Chai missing with a left hand there. Zakharov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zakharov throwing a counter right hand but Chai manages to avoid it.
Zakharov moves out of range of the strikes.
Zakharov misses with a straight right. #T1#
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chai 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 Zakharov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zakharov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zakharov throwing a counter right hand but Chai manages to avoid it.
Chai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC2#Zakharov is rocked!
Chai feints a jab and as Zakharov dips his head, Chai unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Zakharov right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Zakharov falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Chai smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). InSaen Chai!
InSaen Chai very nearly forgot to thank Champion Apparel amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: SMASH: Crazyhorse vs Kalske
Date: Sep 28, 2024

#R1#
A big right from Spong misses.
Spong digs a good body shot into Zakharov's ribs.
Zakharov throws a head kick that misses.
Spong with the counter takedown but Zakharov avoids it easily.
Zakharov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Spong ducks under a wild hook from Zakharov.
Zakharov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zakharov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spong.#TD2#
Zakharov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zakharov wants to stand and escape but Spong is having none of it.
Spong tries to free his leg and advance position but Zakharov is retaining full guard.
Zakharov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Spong is controlling him.
Spong throws a big elbow that misses.
Zakharov wants to stand but Spong is controlling the position. #T1#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zakharov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zakharov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spong.
Spong moves away from the strike by Zakharov.
Zakharov throws a wild body kick that Spong sees coming a mile off.
A swing and a miss from Spong.#TD2#
Spong changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zakharov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spong misses with the ground and pound.
Zakharov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Spong throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Zakharov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T2##ES#
Zakharov bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong cracks Zakharov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zakharov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Spong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spong dips to his left and cracks Zakharov with an uppercut!
Spong misses with a wild body shot.
Zakharov throws a body punch but Spong moves out of range.
Leonid Zakharov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zakharov misses with a double jab. #TD2#
Spong looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Spong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Spong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Spong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zakharov is just riding it out for now. Spong eventually gives up the hold. #T3##ES#
Zakharov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Zakharov ducks under a wild hook from Spong.
Spong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zakharov manages to avoid it.
Spong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zakharov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zakharov throws a right and a left that Spong avoids nicely.
Spong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Spong looks for a takedown but Zakharov sprawls well.
Zakharov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spong manages to avoid it.
Zakharov throws a head kick that misses.
Spong loads up on a big right hand but Zakharov slips the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Spong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spong.
Daniel Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Zakharov stuffs the takedown attempt from Spong. Spong gets slowly back to his feet.
Zakharov misses with a body shot.
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!
Spong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zakharov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zakharov throws a series of punches but Spong moves out of range.
Zakharov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spong.
A slow jab from Spong misses its intended target.
A quick step to the side and Zakharov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Spong scores with a body shot.
Spong cracks Zakharov with a good jab.
Spong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Spong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spong throws the left hand but Zakharov avoids the punch easily.
Zakharov lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Daniel Spong 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#
Zakharov walks into a left hand.
Zakharov takes one to the side of the head.
Spong avoids the body shot from Zakharov.
Spong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Spong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spong scores with a nice strike.
A big right from Zakharov misses.
Spong tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zakharov throws a right hand that Spong ducks under and follows up with a left that Spong also avoids with ease.
Spong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zakharov as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Spong gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong working the head and body with strikes.
Zakharov wants to get back to his feet.
Spong scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Zakharov to see if he's OK.
Zakharov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Spong asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T1#
Zakharov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #ROC2#Zakharov is rocked!
Spong trying to control the position but Zakharov is working away.
Oh Zakharov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Spong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zakharov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zakharov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Spong is controlling him well.
Spong working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Zakharov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Spong has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Spong cracks Zakharov with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Spong immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Zakharov is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Spong!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Spong!
A very excited looking Daniel Spong 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: SMASH: Cedillo vs Adams
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
Zakharov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison throws an overhand right that lands on Zakharov's shoulder, as Zakharov tries to avoid the shot.
Zakharov throwing a counter right hand but Randriamaholison manages to avoid it.
Zakharov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Randriamaholison looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zakharov jabs Randriamaholison to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zakharov misses with a wild body shot.
Zakharov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Boniface Randriamaholison has been cut.
Randriamaholison misses with a jab to the body
and Zakharov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zakharov - that will leave a mark!
Zakharov misses with the combination.
Randriamaholison swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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!
Zakharov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Randriamaholison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Nice shot by Zakharov.
Zakharov staying out of range there.
Good exchange - Zakharov coming out on top.
Zakharov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Zakharov finds it's way through Randriamaholison's defenses.
Zakharov Throws a clean left jab. Zakharov Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Randriamaholison's chin! Randriamaholison crumbles to the ground and Zakharov follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Zakharov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Leonid Zakharov!
Leonid Zakharov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Cedillo vs Dreth
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
Zakharov throws a head kick but Fleming moves out of range.
Fleming lands a head shot.
Zakharov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fleming.
Zakharov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fleming darts in looking for a takedown but Zakharov gets double underhooks and turns Fleming into the cage.
Zakharov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Cam Fleming has been cut.
Zakharov leaves Fleming with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Fleming drives through with a takedown into guard.

Zakharov pushes Fleming off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fleming takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zakharov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fleming. #TD2#
Fleming scores with a takedown into Zakharov's guard.
Zakharov wants to get back to his feet but Fleming is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fleming looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Zakharov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fleming.
Zakharov wants to stand up but Fleming is controlling him. #ES#
Zakharov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Zakharov misses with an uppercut. Fleming saw that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fleming.
Fleming shoots in looking for a takedown but Zakharov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fleming's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Leonid Zakharov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Fleming.#TD2#
Fleming changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zakharov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Zakharov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fleming trying to control the position but Zakharov is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zakharov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fleming is controlling him well.
Fleming in side control, throwing shots but Zakharov defends. #ES#
Zakharov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Fleming decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Zakharov has one foot on Fleming's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T2#
Fleming is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zakharov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fleming shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zakharov pinned against the cage. Zakharov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fleming misses with a wild combination.
Donk. Zakharov catches Fleming right on the button with a cross.
Fleming with a poor takedown
letting Zakharov counter with a right hand.
Fleming tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zakharov defends well and Fleming ends up having to push Zakharov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Fleming shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fleming was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fleming trying to control the position but Zakharov is working away.
Zakharov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fleming is controlling him well.
Fleming scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Zakharov to see if he's OK.#T3#
Zakharov is pushing Fleming's head away, looking to escape. Fleming manages to hold on to the position though.
Zakharov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Fleming grinds an elbow into Zakharov's temple.
Zakharov is pushing Fleming's head away, looking to escape. Fleming manages to hold on to the position though.
Zakharov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Zakharov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Fleming misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Zakharov tries to escape but Fleming is in control.
Fleming looks up at the clock and then as Zakharov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fleming smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Zakharov pushes Fleming away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fleming gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Fleming creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T4#
Zakharov is trying to buck Fleming off.
Zakharov is not content to let Fleming control the position.
Zakharov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fleming asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Fleming cracks Zakharov with a big right hand but Zakharov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Fleming scores with a couple of short elbows.
Zakharov tries to escape but Fleming is in control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonid Zakharov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cam Fleming's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Fleming with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zakharov counters with a nice uppercut.
Zakharov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zakharov wants it to stay on the feet.
Fleming fails with a takedown attempt.
Leonid Zakharov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Fleming.
Fleming shoots in and drives through. Zakharov sprawls well.
Fleming takes a swing at Zakharov's ribcage but misses.
Zakharov misses the shot to the body.
Fleming looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zakharov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fleming moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fleming fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zakharov is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleming misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fleming throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fleming darts in looking for a takedown but Zakharov gets double underhooks and turns Fleming into the cage.
Zakharov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fleming fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Fleming misses with a hook. Zakharov ducked under it nicely.
Zakharov cracks Fleming with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#That has opened up Cam Fleming's cut even more.
Zakharov looks to score with a jab to the body but Fleming is just out of range.
Fleming shoots in and drives through. Zakharov sprawls well.
Leonid Zakharov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zakharov lands with a kick to the temple. Fleming shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Zakharov takes a swing at Fleming's ribcage but misses.
Fleming shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zakharov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fleming takes one to the side of the head. #CUT#The cut above Cam Fleming's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Zakharov scores with a body shot.
Fleming throws a hook but Zakharov avoids it easily.
Zakharov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fleming is defended easily by Zakharov.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck for Fleming with that takedown attempt.
Fleming shoots in and drives through. Zakharov sprawls well.
Zakharov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zakharov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fleming.
Zakharov throws a head kick but Fleming moves out of range.
Fleming fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fleming fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zakharov avoids it really well and circles away.
Fleming is breathing heavily.
Fleming shoots for a takedown but Zakharov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zakharov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zakharov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fleming.
Cam Fleming is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zakharov throws a jab when Fleming was well out of range.
Zakharov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#Cam Fleming's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cam Fleming's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Leonid Zakharov!
During a confident post fight interview, Leonid Zakharov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C316: Marley vs Chai
Date: Jun 16, 2024

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Rivera.
It seemed like Rivera was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rivera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zakharov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rivera darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zakharov misses with a combination
and Rivera counters with a low kick, right behind Zakharov 's knee.
Malcolm Rivera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zakharov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rivera tries to score with a low kick but Zakharov moves his leg out of the way.
Zakharov throws a quick counter head kick but Rivera was just out of range.#KD2#
Rivera feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Zakharov sprawling to the canvas! Zakharov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rivera finish him?! #ROC2#Zakharov is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Leonid Zakharov has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zakharov misses the body punch
and Rivera counters with a huge right that knocks Zakharov out cold! Rivera is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Malcolm Rivera!
After winning the bout, Malcolm Rivera thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C311: Martin vs Slaissi
Date: Jun 02, 2024

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Zakharov.
It looked like Gregor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zakharov.
Zakharov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Zakharov.
A little feinted left hand from Gregor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#KD2#
Zakharov lands a big head kick that sends Gregor tumbling to the mat! Zakharov takes a step backwards and waves Gregor back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Gregor is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jimbo Gregor has been cut.
Gregor gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Leonid Zakharov!
An out of breath Leonid Zakharov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C298: Queiroz vs Mahogany II
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Matti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matti lands the left hand.
Zakharov scores with a jab to the body.
Zakharov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Matti if he has to take too many more of those.
Matti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Matti misses with a low kick.
Zakharov throws a big counter combination but Matti scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zakharov. Matti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zakharov throws a jab when Matti was well out of range.
Zakharov misses with a series of wild punches.
Matti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Parta Matti has been cut.#T1#
Zakharov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Matti walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Zakharov drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Matti swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Zakharov's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Parta Matti!
After the fight, Parta Matti was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: C291: Lehto vs Marley
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Donk. Zakharov catches Olsen right on the button with a cross.
Zakharov throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zakharov just misses with a punch to the body.
Olsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zakharov throws a combination that misses
enabling Olsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Olsen drops his hands momentarily and Zakharov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zakharov cracks a nice hook into Olsen's ribs.
Zakharov throws an off balance right hand
and Olsen counters with a leg kick.
Olsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zakharov just misses with a punch to the body.
Zakharov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromOlsen.#T1#
Zakharov throws a jab but it's blocked by Olsen.
Olsen is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Zakharov tries to bum rush Olsen with a series of wild strikes but Olsen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zakharov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Olsen manages to avoid it.
Olsen thinks about the counter body kick.
Zakharov throws a body punch but Olsen moves out of range.
Zakharov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zakharov throws a head kick but Olsen moves out of range.
Olsen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zakharov throws a lazy uppercut
and Olsen counters with a leg kick.
Zakharov is breathing heavily.
Olsen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Olsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zakharov. #T2#
Zakharov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zakharov connects with a body shot.
Olsen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zakharov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Olsen throws out a counter right but Zakharov avoids it with no problem.
Zakharov misses with a head kick.
Olsen tries to score with a low kick but Zakharov moves his leg out of the way.
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 left from Zakharov misses.
Olsen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Olsen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zakharov.#T3#
Zakharov misses with a double jab
and Olsen counters with a huge left! Zakharov is in big trouble! He's backing up but Olsen isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Zakharov from any more damage. A dominating finish by Olsen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kjetil Olsen!
Kjetil Olsen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C286: Gunnarsson vs Martin II
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Torvik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Torvik misses with a hook
and Zakharov counters with a right hand to the body.
Torvik attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little feinted left hand from Zakharov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Torvik throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Zakharov counter with a right hand.
Zakharov throws a head kick that misses.
Zakharov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Torvik.
A low kick lands for Torvik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torvik bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zakharov's head backwards.
Sven Torvik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zakharov throws a jab but it's blocked by Torvik.
Torvik avoids the head kick by Zakharov.
Torvik throws a low kick but Zakharov avoids it.#T1#
Torvik feints and then cracks Zakharov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zakharov down.
Torvik throws a low kick but Zakharov avoids it.
A nice leg kick from Torvik, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zakharov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Torvik looks to move away, Zakharov throws a big counter combo but Torvik just gets out of the way.
Torvik scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Torvik on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#It looks like Sven Torvik has been cut.
Torvik missing with a left hand there. Zakharov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zakharov digs a good hook to Torvik's body.
Torvik avoids the body shot from Zakharov.
A low kick from Torvik is predictable there
and Zakharov counters with a big head kick but Torvik shrugs it off. #T2#
Jab from Zakharov.
A big left from Torvik misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zakharov throws out a powerful jab.
Torvik shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Torvik fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zakharov checks it well.
A quick step to the side and Zakharov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torvik misses with the body kick
and Zakharov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Torvik feints with a jab and clips Zakharov right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Zakharov is sent crashing into the canvas and Torvik leaps in for the kill! Zakharov tries to get to his feet but Torvik is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Zakharov is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Torvik!
A very excited looking Sven Torvik rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: WVT 216: Le Franc v Steve
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Qiang walks into a jab.
Qiang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zakharov.
The fighters circling - Zakharov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Qiang flicks out a counter leg kick but Zakharov steps away.
A swing and a miss from Qiang.
Qiang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zakharov's head.
Qiang slips a jab from Zakharov.
Zakharov jabs Qiang to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zakharov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Qiang takes a swing at Zakharov's ribcage but misses.
Qiang throws an off balance right hand
and Zakharov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zakharov fails to land with a series of punches.
A low kick from Zakharov is predictable there
and Qiang counters with a nice uppercut.
Qiang tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Zakharov misses its intended target.
Zakharov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Qiang.
A slow jab from Zakharov misses its intended target.
Qiang now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Zakharov delivers a nice body kick.
Qiang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Qiang throws a good cross that connects.
Qiang moves out of range as Zakharov throws a body kick.
Qiang sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zakharov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Qiang.
Zakharov misses with a body kick.
Zakharov throws a sloppy head kick and Qiang moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Qiang is predictable there
letting Zakharov counter with a right hand.
Zakharov moves out of range as Qiang strikes.
Zakharov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Qiang drops his hands momentarily and Zakharov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Hao Qiang has been cut.
Qiang blocks a jab.
Zakharov connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zakharov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Qiang.
Zakharov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hao Qiang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zakharov misses with a straight left. #T2#
Qiang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Qiang misses the shot to the body.
Zakharov misses the shot to the body.
Qiang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zakharov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zakharov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Qiang.
Zakharov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zakharov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Qiang.
Zakharov throws a body punch but Qiang moves out of range.
Zakharov misses with a two punch combination.
Qiang swings widly with a right hand
letting Zakharov counter with a right hand.
Zakharov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zakharov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Qiang ducks under a wild hook from Zakharov.
Qiang dodges the punch combination from Zakharov. #T3#
Zakharov throws a head kick that half lands.
Qiang throws a jab but it's blocked by Zakharov.
Qiang slips under a jab.
Zakharov throws the kick towards the body but Qiang avoids it.
Qiang throws out a loose jab but Zakharov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zakharov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Qiang.
Qiang scores with a decent looking hook.
Qiang looks to land a left hand but Zakharov moved out of range nicely.
Qiang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zakharov on the side of the head.
Zakharov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Zakharov. Beautiful body shot.
Qiang avoids a kick to the body. #T4#
Zakharov with a nice cross.
Qiang moves out of range of the body kick.
Zakharov scores with a head kick. Qiang tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zakharov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#That has opened up Hao Qiang's cut even more.
Zakharov misses with an uppercut.
Zakharov lands a leg kick that knocks Qiang off balance momentarily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zakharov. Qiang shrugs it off though.
Qiang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zakharov was well out of range. Poor timing from Qiang.
Qiang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zakharov.
Qiang scores with a head kick. Zakharov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Qiang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zakharov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Qiang blocks a head kick by Zakharov.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zakharov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zakharov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonid Zakharov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hao Qiang's cut.
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#
Zakharov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Qiang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zakharov.
Qiang misses with a hook.
Zakharov lands a jab to Qiang's midsection.
Qiang throws a body punch but Zakharov moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Zakharov there.
Qiang just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Qiang.
Zakharov scoring well with a low kick there.
Qiang avoids the head kick by Zakharov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Qiang! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Qiang.
Qiang keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Qiang looks to score with a jab to the body but Zakharov is just out of range.
It looked like Zakharov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Qiang misses the target.
Zakharov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Qiang can do to turn this around?
Zakharov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Zakharov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Qiang if he has to take too many more of those.
Qiang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Qiang throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zakharov.
Zakharov scores with a sloppy right hand. Qiang should have avoided that one.
Qiang throws an off balance right hand
and Zakharov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Qiang lands a nice shot to the body.
Leonid Zakharov is winning the standup battle so far.
Zakharov slips a jab from Qiang.
Qiang swings widly with a right hand
and Zakharov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#The cut above Hao Qiang's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Qiang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zakharov. Qiang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Qiang looks to land a left hand but Zakharov moved out of range nicely.
Zakharov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zakharov throws out a loose jab but Qiang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Qiang might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Zakharov has got the better of the exchanges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zakharov throws a body punch but Qiang moves out of range.
Qiang's corner calls for a 1-2. Qiang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Zakharov lands with a hook. Qiang tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Qiang throws a jab but it's blocked by Zakharov.
Zakharov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Qiang getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Qiang slips under a jab from Zakharov.
Qiang swings widly with a right hand
and Zakharov counters with a nice body shot.
Zakharov looks to land a body kick but Qiang moved away.
Qiang swings for the body but Zakharov moves out of range.
Qiang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zakharov.
Qiang lands a nice looking body shot.
Qiang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Qiang lunges at Zakharov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zakharov's hand.
Zakharov avoids the head kick by Qiang.
Qiang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zakharov. #T3#
Decent striking displayed by Qiang there.
Zakharov scores with a hook to the body. Qiang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zakharov tries to land a body kick
and Qiang counters with a straight right hand.
Qiang finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zakharov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zakharov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Qiang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zakharov is out of range.
Qiang missing with a left hand there. Zakharov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Qiang blocks a head kick by Zakharov.
A head kick misses from Qiang.
Zakharov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zakharov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Qiang takes a step back to recover.
Qiang is breathing heavily.
Qiang swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zakharov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Qiang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#Hao Qiang's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Zakharov finds it's way through Qiang's defenses.
Qiang misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zakharov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Qiang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Qiang throws a jab but it's blocked by Zakharov.
Qiang stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zakharov.
Zakharov throws a head kick that misses
and Qiang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Qiang moves out of range of the strikes.
Qiang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Qiang misses with a hook to the body
and Zakharov counters with a straight right hand.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hao Qiang's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Leonid Zakharov!
Leonid Zakharov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT 210: Fedetenko v Shida
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Zakharov lands with a kick to the temple. Knox shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
Knox blocks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zakharov with a nice calf kick.
Zakharov throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Zakharov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knox.
Zakharov swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Zakharov scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakharov misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zakharov.
Knox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Zakharov delivers a nice body kick.
Zakharov falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zakharov.
Zakharov catches Knox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Knox moves away from the strike by Zakharov.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Zakharov manages to avoid it.
Zakharov throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Knox was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Zakharov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Knox was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zakharov.
Knox moves out of range as Zakharov throws a body kick.
Zakharov looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zakharov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Knox under the eye.
Zakharov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zakharov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zakharov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Knox counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Zakharov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zakharov misses with a left hand
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Zakharov connects with a body shot that sends Knox's belly button to the back.
Zakharov looks to throw a body kick
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Knox takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zakharov. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Zakharov misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Knox slips under a jab from Zakharov.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zakharov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zakharov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Knox tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zakharov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Zakharov loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Zakharov. Beautiful body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonid Zakharov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zeta Knox's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Zakharov lands a nice hook to Knox's body. Knox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zakharov throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Zakharov lands a right hook to the body.
Knox defending well as Zakharov loads up on a big left hand.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Zakharov.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakharov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Leonid Zakharov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knox sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zakharov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knox on the side of the head. #T1#
Zakharov with the inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zakharov drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Knox's head, knocking him out cold! Zakharov is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonid Zakharov!
Leonid Zakharov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Zeta Knox had this to say: '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.

Event: WVT 201: Assndrop v Matikainen
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Zakharov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hightower was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zakharov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hightower takes one on the button.
Hightower bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Zakharov throws out a loose jab but Hightower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zakharov throws a right hand that misses
enabling Hightower to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Leonid Zakharov has been cut.
Zakharov connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakharov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hightower's hands.
Donk. Hightower catches Zakharov right on the button with a cross.
Hightower has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacktalians MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Leonid Zakharov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hightower pounces like a tiger and cracks Zakharov with a vicious hook! Zakharov is down but not out! Hightower follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jason Hightower!
Jason Hightower decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WVT 195: Hagger v Zakharov
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1##TD#
Haggar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zakharov's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. Haggar connects with a nice short shot to Zakharov's temple.
Zakharov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haggar.
Zakharov pushes Haggar off looking to stand but Haggar dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Haggar is working for a kimura but Zakharov is defending it quite comfortably.
Haggar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zakharov tries to kick Haggar off but Haggar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haggar winds up and cracks Zakharov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zakharov is trying to stand up here but Haggar is controlling him well.
Zakharov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Haggar. #SUB#
Haggar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zakharov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Haggar not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Ground and pound from Haggar.
Haggar lands with a punch from half guard.
Haggar tries to pass to full mount but Zakharov defends it.
Haggar lands with a punch from half guard.
Haggar trying to mount his opponent but Zakharov defends it.
Haggar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zakharov pushes Haggar off looking to stand but Haggar dives back in and keeps control.
Zakharov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haggar.
Zakharov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Haggar.
Zakharov wants to get back to his feet.
Haggar trying to control the action but Zakharov is working from the bottom.
Zakharov has hold of Haggar's hands but Haggar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Haggar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zakharov wants to get back to his feet.
Haggar is trying to control. Zakharov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Haggar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Haggar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zakharov is trying to stand back up but Haggar is controlling him
Haggar is looking to take a break and control but Zakharov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zakharov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Haggar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Haggar is looking for a kimura here.
Haggar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zakharov tries to kick Haggar off but Haggar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Haggar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#Zakharov is rocked!
Zakharov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Haggar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zakharov is still in real trouble! Can Haggar finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haggar lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Zakharov! More strikes land and this one is all over! Haggar jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Haggar!
Mike Haggar retains his super heavyweight title!

Event: WVT 186: Oliva v Zakharov
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Zakharov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Oliva misses with a leg kick
and Zakharov counters with a straight right hand.
Oliva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zakharov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Oliva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zakharov checks a low kick from Oliva.
Zakharov blocks a low kick nicely.
Zakharov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Oliva.
Zakharov throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.
Oliva throws a low kick, looking for Zakharov's leg but Zakharov calmly moves out of range.
Zakharov tries a head kick but it misses.
Oliva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zakharov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliva slips under a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Oliva.
Oliva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zakharov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zakharov throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Oliva misses with a body shot.
Oliva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oliva moves away from the strike by Zakharov.
Oliva thumps Zakharov with a low kick.
Zakharov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oliva was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zakharov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oliva.
Oliva moves in looking to clinch but Zakharov pushes him off.
Nice cross by Oliva.
Oliva moves out of range of the body kick from Zakharov.
Oliva throwing a counter right hand but Zakharov manages to avoid it.
Oliva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zakharov avoids it really well and circles away.
Zakharov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Oliva tries to work over Zakharov's front leg with a kick but Zakharov checks it.
A leg kick checked by Zakharov.
Oliva has a takedown stuffed.
Zakharov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zakharov throws a jab but it's blocked by Oliva.
Zakharov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zakharov swings widly with a right hand
and Oliva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zakharov. That did some damage!
Oliva scoring well with a low kick there.
Oliva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zakharov.
Zakharov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Oliva's head backwards.
Oliva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zakharov finds it's way round the side to connect with Oliva's head.
Oliva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zakharov thuds his right hand into Oliva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Zakharov misses with a body shot
and Oliva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oliva with a nice calf kick.
Oliva connects with a jab.
Oliva lands with a shot to the body.
Zakharov looks to throw the jab but Oliva is out of range.
Zakharov throws a one two combo.
Zakharov blocks a low kick nicely.
Oliva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zakharov checks a leg kick.
A jab from Zakharov does it's job there.
Zakharov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zakharov checks a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Oliva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oliva cracks a nice hook into Zakharov's ribs.#T4#
Oliva looks to throw the jab but Zakharov is out of range.
Good shot there by Oliva.
A low kick from Oliva is predictable there
letting Zakharov counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zakharov. Oliva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zakharov lands with a shot to the body.
Zakharov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Oliva misses its target.
Zakharov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oliva.
Oliva shoots and misses
and Zakharov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Biscuit Oliva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliva attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zakharov throws a series of punches but Oliva avoids them all with ease.
A good leg kick by Oliva.
Oliva is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zakharov misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oliva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zakharov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Biscuit Oliva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Biscuit Oliva's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Oliva there.
Oliva with a nice cross.
A nice leg kick from Oliva, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oliva moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Oliva throws a shot from downtown. Zakharov moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Zakharov misses.
Zakharov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Oliva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oliva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zakharov is out of range.
Zakharov lands a glancing blow to the side of Oliva's head.
Oliva throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zakharov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oliva throws a low kick, looking for Zakharov's leg but Zakharov calmly moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Zakharov misses.
Oliva connects with a leg kick.
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!
Oliva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oliva with the inside leg kick. #T1#
Zakharov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Oliva under the eye.
Zakharov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliva was well out of range. Poor timing from Zakharov.
Zakharov misses with a body kick.
A big left from Oliva misses.
Oliva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oliva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zakharov checks it well.
Oliva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zakharov's head.
Oliva misses with a left hand
and Zakharov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oliva's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zakharov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Oliva scrambles back to his feet.
A low kick from Oliva misses
and Zakharov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Zakharov misses with a looping right.
Zakharov throws a big shot that misses.
Oliva missing with a left hand there. Zakharov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oliva wants to land a leg kick but Zakharov is out of range. #T2#
Oliva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliva throws a shot from downtown. Zakharov moves away and avoids it.
Oliva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Oliva misses with a body kick.
Oliva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zakharov.
Zakharov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Oliva throws out a leg kick but Zakharov moves out of range and Oliva only half commits.
A little jabbing left from Zakharov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oliva is looking to chop away at Zakharov's legs.
A cross from Oliva lands.
Oliva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zakharov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leonid Zakharov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zakharov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zakharov punishes Oliva's body with a nice straight punch.
Oliva slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Oliva.#T3#
Zakharov checks a low kick from Oliva.
Oliva cracks Zakharov with a good jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Oliva.
Oliva bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Zakharov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oliva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zakharov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oliva takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Oliva tries to move into range but Zakharov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oliva throws a leg kick but Zakharov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zakharov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Oliva tests Zakharov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Zakharov just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Oliva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zakharov. That did some damage!
Zakharov walks into a left hand.
Oliva throws a looping overhand right but Zakharov ducks down to avoid it.
Oliva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zakharov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zakharov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oliva throws a poor cross that misses
and Zakharov counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Biscuit Oliva's cut is getting worse.
Oliva lands a jab to the head.
Zakharov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Oliva checks it well.
Zakharov checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Zakharov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice body kick there by Zakharov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zakharov checks the leg kick nicely there.
It seemed like Zakharov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oliva wants to slow Zakharov down by chopping away at his legs.
Oliva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zakharov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Biscuit Oliva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Biscuit Oliva's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Zakharov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Oliva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oliva throws a leg kick but Zakharov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Oliva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zakharov scores with a jab to the head.
Oliva throws a leg kick which misses Zakharov's front leg but catches the back leg as Zakharov tries to avoid it.
Zakharov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Oliva ducks under a wild hook from Zakharov.
Zakharov lands a brutal head kick. Oliva looks out on his feet and Zakharov throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Leonid Zakharov!
Leonid Zakharov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WVT 178: Fedetenko v Railio 2
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Zakharov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Torvik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zakharov.
Torvik has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gonzasco Hydropathy in the buildup to the fight.
Torvik throws a jab when Zakharov was well out of range.
Torvik cracks Zakharov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Torvik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sven Torvik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zakharov darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Sven Torvik has been cut.
Torvik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zakharov slips under a jab.
Zakharov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakharov moves out of range of the strikes.
Zakharov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Torvik throws a lazy uppercut
and Zakharov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Zakharov.
Zakharov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Torvik throws out the jab.
Zakharov jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by Zakharov there.
Torvik gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Torvik missing with a left hand there. Zakharov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Torvik throws a body punch but Zakharov moves out of range.
Zakharov looks to land a body kick but Torvik moved away.
Torvik misses with a hook.
Torvik lands a head shot.
Torvik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zakharov misses with a head kick.
Torvik moves out of range as Zakharov strikes.
Torvik is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zakharov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Torviks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zakharov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Torvik.
Torvik throwing a counter right hand but Zakharov manages to avoid it.#T2#
Torvik scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zakharov doesn't seem bothered though.
Zakharov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crunch! Zakharov slams his shin into Torvik's torso.
A jab from Zakharov finds it's way through Torvik's defenses.
Torvik swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Zakharov to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Sven Torvik's cut is getting worse.
Torvik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot by Torvik.
A jab from Torvik misses.
Torvik ducks under a wild hook from Zakharov.
Torvik ducks right into an uppercut from Zakharov.
Torvik ducks under a wild hook from Zakharov.
Zakharov looks to throw the jab but Torvik is out of range.
Torvik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zakharov.#T3#
Torvik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zakharov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zakharov! But no joy.
Zakharov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Torvik had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Zakharov lands a nice shot to the body.
Torvik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zakharov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zakharov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Torvik with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zakharov to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Torvik.
Zakharov misses with a left hand
and Torvik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Torvik misses with a straight left.
Zakharov misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the liver by Torvik. Beautiful body shot.#KD2#
Zakharov lands a big head kick that sends Torvik tumbling to the mat! Zakharov takes a step backwards and waves Torvik back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#Sven Torvik's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
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!
Torvik throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Torvik wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Torvik misses with a looping right.
Zakharov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Torvik swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zakharov thuds his shin into the meat of Torvik's side.
Torvik scores with a decent looking hook.
Torvik connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zakharov. Zakharov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zakharov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Torvik misses with a body shot.
Torvik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Torvik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zakharov was well out of range. Poor timing from Torvik.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Torvik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zakharov manages to avoid it.
Torvik misses with a shot to the body
and Zakharov counters with a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonid Zakharov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sven Torvik's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Torvik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Torvik swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Torvik looks to land a left hand but Zakharov moved out of range nicely.
Zakharov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Torvik.
Zakharov throws a series of punches but Torvik avoids them all with ease.
Torvik slips a jab from Zakharov.
Torvik lands a nice shot to the body.
Torvik takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zakharov slips a jab from Torvik.
Torvik connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torvik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zakharov manages to avoid it.
And Zakharov responds with a good body kick, but Torvik manages to step out the way in time.
Torvik stuns Zakharov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zakharov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Torvik.#T1#
Zakharov misses with a wild body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Torvik.
Torvik throws a nice looking combination but Zakharov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zakharov looks to score with a jab to the body but Torvik is just out of range.
Torvik throwing a counter right hand but Zakharov manages to avoid it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Torvik might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Zakharov moves away from the strike by Torvik.
Zakharov connects with a body shot that sends Torvik's belly button to the back.
Torvik ducks under a wild hook from Zakharov.
Zakharov misses with a takedown attempt
and Torvik makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zakharov looks to land a right hand but Torvik moved out of range.
Zakharov with a jab.
Torvik throws a hook to the side of Zakharov's head but Zakharov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Torvik slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Torvik steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zakharov. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Torvik misses with an uppercut.
Zakharov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zakharov tests Torvik's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#Jeez, Sven Torvik's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Torvik lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Torvik with a nice cross.
Zakharov has a takedown stuffed.
Zakharov tries a head kick but it misses.
Torvik missing with a left hand there. Zakharov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Torvik throws a hook but Zakharov blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Zakharov.#T3#
Zakharov throws a half hearted mid kick.
A punch lands to the side of Zakharov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice uppercut lands for Torvik. That snapped Zakharov's head back.
Zakharov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC#Zakharov is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Torvik.
Torvik misses with a looping right.
Zakharov fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Torvik misses its intended target.
Torvik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zakharov.
Zakharov takes a swing at Torvik's ribcage but misses.
Zakharov avoids the body shot from Torvik.
Zakharov misses with an uppercut. Torvik saw that one coming.#T4#
Torvik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zakharov misses with a lunging right hand
and Torvik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zakharov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torvik.
Torvik fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zakharov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Torvik looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zakharov defending well as Torvik loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Torvik misses.
Zakharov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Torvik takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zakharov lands a slapping body shot.
A cross from Zakharov lands.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sven Torvik's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Leonid Zakharov!
After winning the bout, Leonid Zakharov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 171: Vitali v Creed
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Zakharov throws an overhand right that lands on Kok's shoulder, as Kok tries to avoid the shot.
And Kok counters with a quick kick to the body but Zakharov blocks it.
Kok is looking to land body kicks.
Zakharov scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Chew Kok has been cut.
Zakharov lands a body shot.
Kok misses with the body kick
and Zakharov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zakharov dances in with a quick combination. Kok is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Zakharov snaps Kok's head back. Kok stumbles backwards against the cage. Zakharov steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Kok's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Kok just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Leonid Zakharov!
Our winner, Leonid Zakharov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WVT 164: Hightower v Kok
Date: Sep 29, 2023

#R1#
Zakharov connects with a jab.
Zakharov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leonid Zakharov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zakharov misses with a hook
and Seanoa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Seanoa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zakharov.
Zakharov throws a wild body kick that Seanoa sees coming a mile off.
Zakharov just misses with a punch to the body.
Seanoa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zakharov just manages to avoid it.
Zakharov throws out a loose jab but Seanoa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seanoa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Zakharov misses with a right hand
and Seanoa counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Seanoa closes the distance and pushes Zakharov back into the cage.
Zakharov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Seanoa gets through Zakharov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zakharov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Seanoa backwards.
Zakharov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seanoa scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Zakharov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seanoa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zakharov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Seanoa misses with the head strike.
Seanoa blocking some punches.
Seanoa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seanoa prevents a body shot from Zakharov.
Seanoa is working Zakharov over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Seanoa.
Zakharov looks winded!
Seanoa wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right from Seanoa on the inside.
Zakharov blocks a body shot from Seanoa.
Seanoa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Seanoa blocks an uppercut.
Zakharov misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Seanoa fails to land.
Zakharov struggles to land a body shot inside as Seanoa controls his hands.
Seanoa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seanoa tries to work over Zakharov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Seanoa. #T2#
Zakharov is pressed up against the cage. Seanoa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zakharov down to the mat. Zakharov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nuufo Seanoa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zakharov looks to throw a body kick
and Seanoa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zakharov switches off momentarily and Seanoa cracks him with a monster right hand! Zakharov topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Seanoa dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Seanoa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nuufo Seanoa!
A very excited looking Nuufo Seanoa 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: WVT 160: Hightower v Tharrier
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Zakharov throws a head kick that misses
and Joestar counters with a nice uppercut.
Zakharov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Joestar has time to react.#CUT2#It looks like Johan Joestar has been cut.
Zakharov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zakharov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Joestar moves out of range as Zakharov strikes.
Zakharov throws a hook but Joestar blocks it.
A head kick by Zakharov misses
and Joestar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joestar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Joestar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zakharov throws a hook to the side of Joestar's head but Joestar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Joestar throws a body kick that misses
and Zakharov counters with a nice body kick.
Leonid Zakharov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joestar is breathing heavily.
Zakharov lands with a shot to the body.
Joestar blocks a head kick by Zakharov.
Joestar is looking to counter with a body kick.
A low kick from Joestar is predictable there
and Zakharov comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Joestar stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Zakharov is on him like rabid pit bull! Joestar slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonid Zakharov!
A very excited looking Leonid Zakharov 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: WVT 149: Ryoto v Bloodaxe 2
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
A left lands for Zakharov.#CUT2#It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.
Zakharov misses with a looping right.
Veainu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zakharov misses with an uppercut. Veainu saw that one coming.
Zakharov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Zakharov throws a right hand that misses
and Veainu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zakharov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Veainu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zakharov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zakharov jabs Veainu right on the nose. Veainu blinks but takes it well.
Leonid Zakharov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zakharov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Veainu will feel that in the morning.
Veainu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zakharov misses with an uppercut
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zakharov throws an off balance right hand
and Veainu scores with a counter punch that sends Zakharov to the canvas! Veainu smells blood - he's punishing Zakharov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Zakharov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vunipola Veainu!

Event: WVT 139: Custer v Vanorden
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Ship steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zakharov.
Ship bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zakharov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ship throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zakharov thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Ship.
Ship scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zakharov doesn't seem bothered though.
Zakharov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ship gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Zakharov counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Roman Ship has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakharov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zakharov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zakharov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ship lands a jab to the head.
Ship lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Jab, jab by Ship - just one landing.
Ship fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zakharov manages to avoid it.
Zakharov is looking to counter punch.
Zakharov throws a body kick that misses.
Zakharov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ship is out of range and Zakharov settles back down.
Ship is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ship stuns Zakharov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ship misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Zakharov. That snapped Ship's head back.
Zakharov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zakharov tries to score with a low kick but Ship moves his leg out of the way.
Ship tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Ship clinches up with Zakharov and pushes him back against the cage.
Ship jumps guard but Zakharov stands there with Ship around his waist. Ship gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ship has a couple of punches blocked by Zakharov. #T2#
Ship fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Zakharov.
Zakharov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ship.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ship is looking to control Zakharov's arms but Zakharov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ship has his back to the cage.
Ship misses with a punch to the body.
Zakharov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ship misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Zakharov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ship.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ship.
Ship stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A right hand to the body from Zakharov.
Zakharov lands a hook that snaps the head of Ship backwards.
Nice body punch from Zakharov.
Ship looks winded!
Zakharov lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Zakharov lands with a light punch inside.
Zakharov lands a left hand.
Zakharov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zakharov lands with a light punch inside. #CUT#That has opened up Roman Ship's cut even more.
Ship taking a breather.
Ship blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zakharov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ship backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zakharov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Zakharov as the two fighters clinch.
Zakharov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zakharov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ships head.
A short uppercut from Zakharov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ship blocks a body shot from Zakharov.
Zakharov presses Ship against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zakharov lands a nice uppercut.
Zakharov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zakharov pushes Ship back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Ship is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Roman Ship's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ship blocks an uppercut.
Ship is still on wobbly legs! Can Zakharov finish him?
Zakharov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zakharov misses with some punches.
Zakharov misses with some punches. #T4#
Ship blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ship blocking some punches.
Zakharov throws a head punch that misses.
Zakharov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ship blocks an uppercut.
Zakharov has a couple of punches blocked by Ship.
Zakharov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ship seems to have recovered his senses.
Zakharov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ship.
Zakharov throws a big uppercut that drops Ship! More strikes from Zakharov and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ship lies dazed against the cage as Zakharov celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonid Zakharov!
A very excited looking Leonid Zakharov 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: WVT 128: Sector v Custer
Date: Jul 14, 2023

#R1#
Chunks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zakharov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chunks has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle Room in the buildup to the fight.
Chunks has his takedown stuffed
and Zakharov counters with a nice body shot.
Zakharov tests Chunks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chunks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zakharov counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Chunks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chunks goes for a double leg but Zakharov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zakharov continues to drive forward.
Chunks is looking to take this one to the mat.
Chunks is breathing heavily.
Chunks drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zakharov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zakharov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zakharov digs a right hand underneath Chunks's ribcage. Chunks let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chunks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zakharov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zakharov scores with a shoulder strike.
Zakharov lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zakharov lands a left hand. #ROC2#Chunks is rocked!#T1#
Zakharov digs a right hand into Chunks's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chunks's gas tank.
Oh Chunks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zakharov.
Zakharov creates a bit of distance and cracks Chunks with a massive left hook! Chunks crumples out of camera shot, completely unconscious! He's been Nelmarked! Zakharov stares at him for a moment then struts over to his corner, victorious.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonid Zakharov!
An out of breath Leonid Zakharov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 117: Surianglek v Assndrop
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Svyatogor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zakharov darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Dimitri Svyatogor has been cut.
Svyatogor needs to keep his hands up - Zakharov had a free shot at his head there.
Zakharov scores with a nice body kick.
Zakharov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Svyatogor counters with a stiff right hand.
Zakharov misses with a kick to the body.
Zakharov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Svyatogor counter with a right hand.
Zakharov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Svyatogor slips a jab and a cross from Zakharov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zakharov jabs Svyatogor right on the nose. Svyatogor blinks but takes it well.#T1#
A lazy body kick from Zakharov
and Svyatogor counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dimitri Svyatogor!
Dimitri Svyatogor really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: WVT 107: Simone v Peterson 2
Date: May 26, 2023

#R1#
No joy there for Zakharov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tchusuk has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Tchusuk's corner calls for a 1-2. Tchusuk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zakharov misses the jab.
Zakharov misses with a straight left.
Tchusuk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tchusuk misses with a double jab.
Tchusuk lands a glancing blow to the side of Zakharov's head.
Tchusuk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#It looks like Kenny Tchusuk has been cut.
Tchusuk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tchusuk tries a head kick but it misses.
Zakharov looks to land a left hand but Tchusuk moved out of range nicely.
Zakharov misses with a double jab.
Zakharov slips a jab from Tchusuk.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tchusuk slips under a jab.
Tchusuk misses with a hook
and Zakharov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Zakharov misses the jab.
Tchusuk moves out of range of the strikes.
Zakharov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tchusuk throws a quick counter head kick but Zakharov was just out of range.
Kenny Tchusuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zakharov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zakharov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zakharov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zakharov. Tchusuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zakharov missing with a left hand there. Tchusuk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tchusuk wants to clinch.
Zakharov throws the left hand but Tchusuk avoids the punch easily.
Tchusuk looks to land a right hand but Zakharov moved out of range.
Tchusuk throws an off balance right hand
and Zakharov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Zakharov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tchusuk can pounce on him.
Zakharov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tchusuk connects with an inside leg kick.
Tchusuk slips under a jab from Zakharov.
Zakharov lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Tchusuk moves into the clinch.
Tchusuk tries a body shot but Zakharov blocks it. #BC#
Tchusuk breaks from the clinch.
Zakharov throws a series of punches but Tchusuk avoids them all with ease.
It appears Tchusuk was looking to counter with a kick there.
Zakharov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tchusuk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zakharov.
Tchusuk throws a right hand that misses
and Zakharov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#Kenny Tchusuk's cut is getting worse.
Tchusuk misses with a head kick.
A big left from Tchusuk misses.
Zakharov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T3#
Tchusuk throws a lazy body kick
and Tchusuk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch combination from Zakharov misses.
Tchusuk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tchusuk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zakharov looks to score with a jab to the body but Tchusuk is just out of range.
Zakharov lands a nice shot that snaps Tchusuk's head back.
Tchusuk gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Zakharov counters with a nice uppercut.
Tchusuk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zakharov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No joy there for Zakharov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An inside leg kick from Tchusuk misses.
Zakharov swinging wildly here. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tchusuk scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Zakharov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tchusuk throws a low kick, looking for Zakharov's leg but Zakharov calmly moves out of range.
Zakharov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tchusuk on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#Kenny Tchusuk's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nice defenses there by Zakharov.
Zakharov slips a jab from Tchusuk.
Tchusuk has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tchusuk there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tchusuk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zakharov misses with a straight left.
Zakharov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tchusuk. Tchusuk obviously looking to wear him down.
Tchusuk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zakharov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tchusuk.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Leonid Zakharov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kenny Tchusuk's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tchusuk thuds a left hand into Zakharov's body.
Tchusuk throws a shot from downtown. Zakharov moves away and avoids it.
Tchusuk throws out a loose jab but Zakharov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tchusuk jabs Zakharov right on the nose. Zakharov blinks but takes it well.
Tchusuk lands a slapping body shot.
Tchusuk swings widly with a right hand
enabling Zakharov to counter with a crisp jab. #KD2#
Zakharov cracks Tchusuk with a big right hand and Tchusuk goes down!#ROC2#Tchusuk is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Tchusuk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zakharov defends it easily.#SUB#
Tchusuk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zakharov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zakharov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Tchusuk is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1##SUB#
Tchusuk looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zakharov passes into half guard. #SUB#
Tchusuk actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Tchusuk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zakharov controlling the action here. #SUB#
Tchusuk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tchusuk wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zakharov wants to pass the guard but Tchusuk is defending well.
Tchusuk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zakharov controlling the pace.
Zakharov stops Tchusuk from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Tchusuk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Tchusuk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Tchusuk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zakharov pulls his head out easily.
Zakharov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tchusuk! #T3#
Zakharov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zakharov prevents Tchusuk from getting the reversal.
Zakharov content just to control the position here.
Zakharov prevents Tchusuk from getting the reversal.
Zakharov content just to control the position here.
Tchusuk is desperately trying to improve his position but Zakharov has a good base and remains in mount.
Zakharov controlling the position easily from mount.
Tchusuk keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
Zakharov controlling his opponent.
Tchusuk can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zakharov controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonid Zakharov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kenny Tchusuk's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tchusuk.
Zakharov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tchusuk throws out a powerful jab.
Tchusuk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zakharov.
Tchusuk throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A big left from Zakharov misses.
Zakharov misses the jab.
Tchusuk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tchusuk misses with a body punch
and Zakharov counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tchusuk throws a hook to the side of Zakharov's head but Zakharov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zakharov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Leonid Zakharov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zakharov throws a nice looking combination but Tchusuk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#KD2#
Zakharov lands a left and a right that sends Tchusuk crashing to the canvas! Zakharov dives into mount looking to finish!#CUT2#Jeez, Kenny Tchusuk's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kenny Tchusuk's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Leonid Zakharov!
After winning the bout, Leonid Zakharov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 100: Anderson v Souza
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Zakharov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joestar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Joestar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Joestar misses with an uppercut
and Zakharov counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Johan Joestar has been cut.
Joestar misses with a jab to the body
and Zakharov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joestar looks to throw the jab but Zakharov is out of range.
Joestar misses with a left hand #KD#
and Zakharov counters with a right hand that sends Joestar tumbling to the canvas! Can Zakharov finish him? He dives into Joestar's guard looking to do just that!#ROC#Joestar is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zakharov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zakharov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Zakharov preventing the sweep. #T1##SU#
Zakharov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Joestar, up you get!
Joestar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zakharov is looking to counter punch.
Zakharov misses with a double jab
and Joestar finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've been informed that Joestar has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Joestar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zakharov throws a big counter combination but Joestar scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A combination from Zakharov does no damage.
Zakharov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Joestar.
Joestar feints a counter leg kick.#T2#
Zakharov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Joestar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Zakharov.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Joestar misses with a looping left.
Zakharov throws a jab but it's blocked by Joestar.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Joestar.
Zakharov moves away from the strike by Joestar. #T3#
Joestar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zakharov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#That has opened up Johan Joestar's cut even more.
Zakharov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joestar. Zakharov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zakharov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Joestar counters with a nice uppercut.
Zakharov swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joestar. Zakharov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zakharov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Joestar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Joestar looks to land a body kick but Zakharov moved away.
Joestar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zakharov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#The cut above Johan Joestar's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Zakharov moves out of range of the leg kick from Joestar.
It looked like Zakharov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Joestar.
Zakharov punishes Joestar's body with a nice straight punch.
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 chopping leg kick lands by Joestar.
Joestar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zakharov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonid Zakharov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johan Joestar's cut.
That's time! Zakharov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nice body kick from Joestar.
A slapping leg kick lands for Joestar.
Zakharov connects with a leg kick.
Zakharov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joestar.
Zakharov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zakharov works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakharov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Joestar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zakharov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joestar can do to turn this around?
Joestar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joestar misses with a double jab
and Zakharov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leonid Zakharov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1##KD2#
Joestar cracks Zakharov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Joestar has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Zakharov to stand back up!
Zakharov misses with a combination
and Joestar counters with a nice body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Joestar.
Joestar misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Joestar misses with an uppercut.
Zakharov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
Joestar lands a big uppercut and Zakharov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Zakharov looks OK. Joestar waves Zakharov back to his feet!#ROC2#Zakharov is rocked!
Joestar fakes the body blow, causing Zakharov to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Zakharov goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johan Joestar!
A very excited looking Johan Joestar rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: WVT 89: Ihantala v Machado 2
Date: Apr 07, 2023

#R1#
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Pulkkinen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#It looks like Leonid Zakharov has been cut.
Pulkkinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zakharov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the side of Zakharov's head but Zakharov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pulkkinen throws a sloppy head kick and Zakharov moves out of range easily.
Pulkkinen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zakharov throws a hook to the side of Pulkkinen's head but Pulkkinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakharov slips a jab and a cross from Pulkkinen.
Zakharov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zakharov's corner calls for a 1-2. Zakharov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Zakharov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zakharov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pulkkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Zakharov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zakharov thinking.
Pulkkinen moves away from the strike by Zakharov.
Zakharov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pulkkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zakharov manages to avoid it.
Zakharov missing with a left hand there. Pulkkinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zakharov misses with a straight right. #T2#
Zakharov throws a hook but Pulkkinen avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chuckles Strenght and Conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pulkkinen scores with a hook to the body. Zakharov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab from Zakharov.
Zakharov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pulkkinen swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Zakharov counter with a right hand.
Zakharov is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Pulkkinen like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Pulkkinen from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonid Zakharov!
A relieved looking Leonid Zakharov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WVT 82: Smith v Custer
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Beukeboom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Zakharov misses.
Beukeboom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zakharov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zakharov throws a series of punches but Beukeboom avoids them all with ease.
Beukeboom lands a right hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Zakharov - just one landing. #CUT2#It looks like Bill Beukeboom has been cut.
Zakharov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Beukeboom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beukeboom throws an off balance right hand
and Zakharov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zakharov looks to throw the jab but Beukeboom is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Beukeboom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Beukeboom misses with an uppercut.
Zakharov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Beukeboom counter with a right hand. #T1#
Beukeboom connects with a single shot there.
Beukeboom misses with a looping left.
Beukeboom throws a body punch but Zakharov moves out of range.
Beukeboom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zakharov.
Zakharov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#KD2#
Zakharov drops his shoulder and cracks Beukeboom with a huge uppercut! Beukeboom goes down! Can Zakharov finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!#ES#
Beukeboom pushes Zakharov off and gets back to his feet.
Beukeboom listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bill Beukeboom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zakharov misses with a body shot.
Beukeboom throwing a counter right hand but Zakharov manages to avoid it.#T2#
Zakharov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beukeboom.
Zakharov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beukeboom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zakharov manages to avoid it.
Beukeboom backing away here, and Zakharov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Beukeboom dodges the punch combination from Zakharov.
Zakharov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beukeboom drops Zakharov with a straight right hand, right on the button! Beukeboom follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Beukeboom!

Event: ENIGMA 152
Date: Feb 12, 2023

#R1#
Zakharov catches Tosanesti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#It looks like Chris Tosanesti has been cut.
Tosanesti tries a head kick but it misses.
Zakharov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A left and a right from Tosanesti both land. Nice combination.
Zakharov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tosanesti counters with a nice uppercut.
Zakharov throws a body shot but no joy.
Tosanesti connects with a leg kick.
Tosanesti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zakharov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zakharov throws a big counter combination but Tosanesti scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tosanesti lands the left hand.
Zakharov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Zakharov misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Tosanesti counters with a single leg into guard. Zakharov didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zakharov is adopting a defensive guard.
Tosanesti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Tosanesti trying to control but Zakharov is working from the bottom.
Tosanesti throws a strike but Zakharov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Tosanesti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zakharov tries to free his leg and advance position but Tosanesti is retaining full guard.
Tosanesti wants to sweep here but Zakharov controlling him for the moment.
Tosanesti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zakharov controlling from the top position.
Tosanesti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zakharov is one step ahead there. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zakharov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zakharov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Zakharov looking to pass the guard.
Tosanesti looking to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Zakharov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
A left and a right from Tosanesti both land. Nice combination.
Tosanesti shoots in for a double leg but Zakharov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tosanesti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zakharov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Leonid Zakharov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zakharov lands a really nice looking cross but Tosanesti seems unphased.
Tosanesti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC#Tosanesti is rocked!
Zakharov lands a nice hook to Tosanesti's body. Tosanesti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zakharov connects with a body shot.
Tosanesti looks winded!
Zakharov drops Tosanesti with a straight right hand, right on the button! Zakharov follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonid Zakharov!
During a confident post fight interview, Leonid Zakharov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Chris Tosanesti spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries, guys. The Athletic Commission has just announced my opponent failed his pre-fight drug tests, so the result of this fight will be overturned and declared a No Contest. Big thanks to those of us who continue to fight clean!'.

Event: ENIGMA 145
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Zakharov lands a right hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Sampson.
Zakharov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sampson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sampson misses with a hook to the body
enabling Zakharov to counter with a crisp jab.
Sampson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zakharov misses with a hook. Sampson ducked under it nicely.
Sampson slips a jab from Zakharov.
Sampson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zakharov. Zakharov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zakharov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sampson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zakharov moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Zakharov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zakharov misses with a wild body shot.
Zakharov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sampson backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sampson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zakharov swats him away and circles back towards the center. #KD#
Sampson drops Zakharov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Zakharov looks back up at him and smiles so Sampson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Zakharov is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Leonid Zakharov has been cut.#T1#
Sampson lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Zakharov head around and knocks him out cold! Sampson hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Douglas Sampson!
After winning the bout, Douglas Sampson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ENIGMA 138
Date: Dec 04, 2022

#R1#
Zakharov lands with a good body shot.
Bonaparte defending well as Zakharov loads up on a big left hand.
Zakharov scores with the left hand. Bonaparte knows he should have avoided that one.
Zakharov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bonaparte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zakharov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bonaparte paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bonaparte fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zakharov just manages to avoid it.
Leonid Zakharov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zakharov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bonaparte throws a leg kick but Zakharov moved away.
Zakharov tries to clinch
and Bonaparte counters with a stiff right hand.
Zakharov throws out a loose jab but Bonaparte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonaparte on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakharov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Zakharov misses the target.
Bonaparte is looking to counter punch.
Bonaparte pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zakharov is out of range and Bonaparte settles back down.
Bonaparte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zakharov moves away.#T1#
Zakharov swings for the body but Bonaparte moves out of range.
Bonaparte takes one on the button.
Bonaparte circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bonaparte counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zakharov thinking.
Nice uppercut there from Zakharov.
Bonaparte looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zakharov tries to clinch up.
Zakharov scores with a jab. Bonaparte acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zakharov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zakharov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bonaparte.
Zakharov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice uppercut there from Zakharov.#T2#
Zakharov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zakharov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bonaparte had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bonaparte takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zakharov throws a right and a left that Bonaparte avoids nicely.
Bonaparte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zakharov.#CL2#
Zakharov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bonaparte lands a nice uppercut.
Bonaparte blocks a body shot from Zakharov.
Zakharov misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bonaparte - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zakharov working aggressively here. #BC#
Bonaparte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zakharov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bonaparte misses with a looping left.
Zakharov darts in trying to clinch
letting Bonaparte counter with a right hand. #T3#
Zakharov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bonaparte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Zakharov takes the fight into the clinch.
Zakharov blocks a body shot from Bonaparte.
Zakharov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bonaparte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Zakharov.
Zakharov tries to throw a body punch but Bonaparte avoids it by throwing Zakharov back against the cage.
Bonaparte lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bonaparte blocks a body shot from Zakharov. #BC#
Bonaparte breaks the clinch.
Nice body punch from Zakharov.
Bonaparte scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zakharov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Zakharov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bonaparte. Bonaparte circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bonaparte.#CL2#
Zakharov closes the distance and clinches.
Bonaparte misses with a punch on the inside.
Bonaparte working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#Zakharov is rocked!
Zakharov digs a right hand underneath Bonaparte's ribcage. Bonaparte let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bonaparte is stalling here.
Bonaparte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonaparte is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zakharov has Bonaparte pressed against the cage, preventing Bonaparte from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bonaparte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zakharov misses with a body punch.
Zakharov can't find room to land a body shot as Bonaparte controls the action.
Zakharov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zakharov can't find room to land a body shot as Bonaparte controls the action.
Bonaparte takes a shot to the head.
Zakharov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zakharov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonid Zakharov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Zakharov throws out a powerful jab.
A jab lands there for Bonaparte.
Zakharov slips under a jab from Bonaparte.
Zakharov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bonaparte counters with a stiff right hand.
Zakharov is still on wobbly legs! Can Bonaparte finish him?
Zakharov closes the distance but Bonaparte moves to the side
and Bonaparte counters with a nice leg kick.
Bonaparte and Zakharov are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Bonaparte throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Zakharov into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Bonaparte knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Maximilian Bonaparte!
Post fight, Maximilian Bonaparte stared into the camera and said 'Boom Boom Boom '.

Event: Bellicose 143
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
Zakharov tries to clinch but Svenkter moves away
and Svenkter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zakharov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#It looks like Hargol Svenkter has been cut.
Zakharov moves in looking to clinch but Svenkter pushes him off.
Svenkter keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Svenkter misses the target.
Zakharov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Svenkter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Svenkter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zakharov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Svenkter manages to avoid it.
Svenkter misses with a looping left.
Zakharov throws a combination that misses #KD#
and Svenkter counters with a nice right hand that sends Zakharov toppling to the canvas! Zakharov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Svenkter finish him?!#ROC#Zakharov is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Leonid Zakharov has been cut.
Zakharov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
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!
Svenkter misses with an attempted mid kick.
Svenkter sets himself, and Zakharov steps forward looking for the clinch! Svenkter avoids it this time.
Zakharov is still on wobbly legs! Can Svenkter finish him?
Svenkter jabs Zakharov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab from Zakharov.
Zakharov looks to score with a jab to the body but Svenkter is just out of range.
Svenkter fakes the body blow, causing Zakharov to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Zakharov goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hargol Svenkter!
Hargol Svenkter retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Hargol Svenkter thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Bellicose 132
Date: Aug 14, 2022

#R1#
Zakharov dips to his left and cracks Pustik with an uppercut!#CL2#
Zakharov takes the fight into the clinch.
Pustik has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zakharov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zakharov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Zakharov fails to land.
Zakharov misses with the head strike.
Zakharov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zakharov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zakharov lands a shot to the body.
Pustik trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Zakharov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zakharov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pustik backwards.
Zakharov works on Pustik's body with a couple of short punches.
Pustik is breathing heavily.
Zakharov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pustik backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zakharov lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Zakharov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zakharov scores with a shot to the side of Pustik's head.
Zakharov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zakharov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pustik backwards.
Zakharov scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zakharov.#ROC2#Pustik is rocked!
Pustik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oh Pustik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zakharov creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Pustik with a big uppercut! Pustik tries to clinch up but Zakharov pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Pustik to the mat! Pustik covers up and Zakharov unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Leonid Zakharov!
A relieved looking Leonid Zakharov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Bellicose 121
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Zakharov closes the distance and clinches.
Oren misses with a punch to the body.
Zakharov lands a left hand. #CUT2#It looks like Tarik Oren has been cut.
Zakharov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oren misses with the head strike.
Oren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zakharov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oren tries to break the clinch but Zakharov is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Oren fails to land.
Oren blocks a body shot from Zakharov.
Zakharov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oren backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Oren fails to land.
Oren misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zakharov working aggressively here. #BC#
Oren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oren takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zakharov scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Zakharov moves into the clinch.
Oren working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zakharov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zakharov lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Oren's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Oren blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Oren lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zakharov backwards.
Zakharov struggles to land a body shot inside as Oren controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Zakharov fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oren.
Zakharov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oren misses with a punch on the inside.
Zakharov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oren lands with a left to the head.
Oren throws a punch but it's blocked by Zakharov.
Zakharov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zakharov swings wildly with an uppercut but Oren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zakharov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zakharov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oren takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#Oren is rocked!
Zakharov creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Oren with a big uppercut! Oren tries to clinch up but Zakharov pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Oren to the mat! Oren covers up and Zakharov unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Leonid Zakharov!
Leonid Zakharov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Bellicose 105
Date: Jun 03, 2022

#R1#
Zakharov tries to clinch up but Tamburello circles away and keeps his distance.
Tamburello misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Zakharov closes the distance and pushes Tamburello back into the cage.
Tamburello blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Zakharov.
Zakharov working aggressively here.
Zakharov working aggressively here.
Zakharov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zakharov swings wildly with an uppercut but Tamburello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zakharov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Tamburello breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leonid Zakharov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tamburello looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zakharov walks into a stiff left hand from Tamburello.
Zakharov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Zakharov throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Tamburello misses with an uppercut. Zakharov saw that one coming.#CL#
Zakharov clinches with his opponent.
Zakharov misses with some punches.
Tamburello tries to stall but Zakharov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zakharov prevents a body shot from Tamburello.
Tamburello misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zakharov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Tamburello.
Zakharov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zakharov working aggressively here.
Tamburello has had enough of the clinch but Zakharov keeps him there for the moment.
Tamburello prevents a body shot from Zakharov.
Tamburello stalling in the clinch.
Zakharov works on Tamburello's body with a couple of short punches.
Zakharov blocks a body shot from Tamburello.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zakharov.
Tamburello looks winded!
Zakharov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tamburello backwards. #T2#
Tamburello is looking to control Zakharov's arms but Zakharov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tamburello has his back to the cage.
A short right from Zakharov on the inside.
Zakharov scores with a shot to the side of Tamburello's head.
Zakharov lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Zakharov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zakharov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zakharov misses with a punch on the inside.
Zakharov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tamburellos head.
Zakharov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zakharov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zakharov swings wildly with an uppercut but Tamburello uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Zakharov.
Zakharov lands a nice uppercut.
Tamburello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tamburello can't find room to land a body shot as Zakharov controls the action.
Zakharov lands a shot to the body.
Tamburello misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tamburello.
Tamburello fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zakharov tries to work over Tamburello's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zakharov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Zakharov.
A nice left hand lands by Zakharov. #BC#
Zakharov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Zakharov closes the distance and clinches.
Zakharov presses Tamburello against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zakharov.
Zakharov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Zakharov on the inside.
Tamburello tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zakharov lands with a right to the head.
Zakharov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Zakharov. #ROC#Tamburello is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zakharov lands a right hand.
Tamburello is still on wobbly legs! Can Zakharov finish him?#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Zakharov.
Tamburello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tamburello blocks a body shot from Zakharov.
Zakharov lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Tamburello manages to break the clinch.
Tamburello takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tamburello seems to have recovered his senses.
Zakharov misses with a punch to the body.
Tamburello takes a shot to the head.
Zakharov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zakharov lands with a light punch inside.
Zakharov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zakharov can't find room to land a body shot as Tamburello controls the action.
Zakharov lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Zakharov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zakharov lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonid Zakharov dominated that round.
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#
A decent looking cross lands there for Zakharov.
Tamburello throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Tamburello gets tackled into the cage by Zakharov. Zakharov maintains the clinch.
Tamburello lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zakharov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zakharov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zakharov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tamburellos head.
Zakharov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tamburello blocking some punches.
Zakharov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tamburello backwards.
Zakharov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tamburello can do to turn this around?
Zakharov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tamburello misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tamburello prevents a body shot from Zakharov.
Zakharov can't find room to land a body shot as Tamburello controls the action.
Tamburello tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Zakharov drops Tamburello onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tamburello is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Zakharov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tamburello up against the cage.#T1#
Zakharov lands a shot to the body.
Tamburello is breathing heavily.
Zakharov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zakharov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tamburello backwards.
Zakharov lands a body shot in the clinch.
The fighters are playing wrist control here with Tamburello pressed against the cage. Zakharov frees himself up and cracks Tamburello with an uppercut straight from the bowels of hell! Tamburello crumples to the floor, out cold! Zakharov jumps on to the cage and takes in the roar of the crowd! That was nasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonid Zakharov!
After winning the bout, Leonid Zakharov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Bellicose 91 - Prospects 1
Date: May 05, 2022

#R1#
A big right from Nunes misses.
A jab from Nunes misses.
Nunes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT2#It looks like Rumble Nunes has been cut.
Nunes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nunes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zakharov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nunes throws a right and a left that Zakharov avoids nicely.
Zakharov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rumble Nunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Nunes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zakharov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nunes.
Donk. Nunes catches Zakharov right on the button with a cross.
Zakharov lands a slapping body shot.
Zakharov connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zakharov lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Zakharov rushes Nunes and presses him up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zakharov.
A right handed body shot lands from Zakharov.
Zakharov lands a right hand.
Nunes has had enough of the clinch but Zakharov keeps him there for the moment.
Zakharov is leaning against Nunes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Zakharov lands a right hand.
Zakharov lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zakharov.
A short right from Zakharov on the inside.
Nunes is trying to force a seperation but Zakharov has the dominant position.
A right hand to the body from Zakharov.
Nunes is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Zakharov.
Zakharov is working Nunes over against the cage.
Zakharov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zakharov stalling against the cage.
Zakharov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nuness head.
Zakharov pushes Nunes against the cage. Zakharov is working some dirty boxing. Zakharov pushes off with a quick right hook! Nunes goes down! Nunes tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Zakharov moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonid Zakharov!
A relieved looking Leonid Zakharov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Bellicose 81
Date: Mar 20, 2022

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Zakharov. That snapped Douglas's head back.
Leonid Zakharov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Douglas misses with a looping left.
Zakharov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Douglas.
Zakharov misses with a wild body shot.
Douglas looks to score with a jab to the body but Zakharov is just out of range.
Douglas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Douglas lands with a shot to the body.
Douglas looks to land a left hand but Zakharov moved out of range nicely.
Zakharov tries to counter by clinching up but Douglas breaks away and moves out of range.
Zakharov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zakharov throws a right hand that misses
and Douglas counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Leonid Zakharov has been cut.
Zakharov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Zakharov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zakharov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Douglas backwards. #BC2#
Douglas manages to break the clinch.
Zakharov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zakharov throws a sloppy body shot #KD2#
and Douglas counters with a nice right hand that sends Zakharov toppling to the canvas! Zakharov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Douglas finish him?!#ROC2#Zakharov is rocked!
Zakharov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oh Zakharov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Douglas lands a nice looking body shot.
Zakharov is breathing heavily.
Zakharov walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Zakharov limp body while Douglas jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arthur Douglas!
A very excited looking Arthur Douglas 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: Bellicose - Orlov vs Oren
Date: Feb 06, 2022

#R1#
Reeves throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've been told by Zakharov's head coaches at Team Grunt that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zakharov lands a head shot.#CUT#It looks like Keywon Reeves has been cut.
Good shot there by Zakharov.
Reeves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Reeves on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reeves ducks under a wild hook from Zakharov.
Zakharov scores with a hook to the body. Reeves takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zakharov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reeves has time to react.
Zakharov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zakharov throws a hook to the side of Reeves's head but Reeves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reeves now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zakharov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Reeves counters with a nice right hand that sends Zakharov toppling to the canvas! Zakharov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Reeves finish him?!#ROC2#Zakharov is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reeves flashes Zakharov a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Zakharov's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Zakharov crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Reeves punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keywon Reeves!
An out of breath Keywon Reeves thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Bellicose - Bayo vs Covington
Date: Jan 01, 2022

#R1#
Zakharov lands a body shot.
Zakharov digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Jones tries to clinch but Zakharov moves out of range.
Zakharov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jones looks to throw a body kick
and Zakharov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zakharov cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jones throws a leg kick that misses.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zakharov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Zakharov counters with a big right hand! Oh Jones is in trouble here! Zakharov follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonid Zakharov!
A very excited looking Leonid Zakharov 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: Bellicose - Sup vs Orlov
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1#
A shot to the liver by Zakharov. Beautiful body shot.#TD#
Silva Martins scores with a takedown into Zakharov's guard.
Silva Martins looking to pass the guard.
Silva Martins is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zakharov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva Martins.
Zakharov told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Zakharov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Martins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva Martins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Silva Martins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zakharov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva Martins trying to control but Zakharov is working from the bottom.
Silva Martins has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Silva Martins with a poor takedown
letting Zakharov counter with a right hand.
Zakharov lands with a right hand. #TD#
Silva Martins shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zakharov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Silva Martins wants to take a breather but Zakharov is having none of it.
Zakharov is doing well to control the position and prevent Silva Martins from advancing to side control.#T2##SUB#
Silva Martins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Silva Martins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zakharov defends it well.
Zakharov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva Martins.
Silva Martins controlling the pace.
Zakharov wants to stand back up but Silva Martins manages to pass into side control.
Zakharov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Zakharov prevents Silva Martins from improving position. #SUB#
Silva Martins is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zakharov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zakharov is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Silva Martins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zakharov, who protects the arm well.
Zakharov is not content to let Silva Martins control the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zakharov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Zakharov is squirming around, avoiding Silva Martins's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Silva Martins is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Zakharov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Zakharov!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES#
Silva Martins kicks Zakharov off and gets to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danilo Silva Martins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Silva Martins tries for a takedown but Zakharov circles away easily
and Zakharov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD#
Silva Martins feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Silva Martins with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Silva Martins drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zakharov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zakharov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zakharov! #REVB##SU2#
Zakharov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakharov lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva Martins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zakharov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Silva Martins. Silva Martins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#It looks like Danilo Silva Martins has been cut.#T1#
Zakharov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva Martins shoots in but no luck this time.
Zakharov lands a really nice looking cross but Silva Martins seems unphased.
Silva Martins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zakharov lands with an uppercut that bounces Silva Martins off the cage and back into range.
Leonid Zakharov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva Martins fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Zakharov counters with a crisp one two that drops Silva Martins! Zakharov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Silva Martins to his feet! Silva Martins is in big trouble!#ROC2#Silva Martins is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danilo Silva Martins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva Martins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice side step and Zakharov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Oh Silva Martins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zakharov is stalking Silva Martins. Silva Martins circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Zakharov, and it's lights out! Silva Martins really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonid Zakharov!
Leonid Zakharov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Zakharov clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zakharov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zakharov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zakharov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tate Iii.
Zakharov pushes Tate Iii back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zakharov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tate Iii drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zakharov gets through Tate Iii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tate Iii tries to score a body lock takedown but Zakharov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zakharov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tate Iii is breathing heavily.
Zakharov is leaning against Tate Iii and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zakharov.
Zakharov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zakharov lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Zakharov as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
Zakharov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zakharov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Zakharov.
Nice body punch from Zakharov.
Zakharov lands a hook that snaps the head of Tate Iii backwards. #ROC2#Tate Iii is rocked!
Zakharov lands a shot to the body.
Oh Tate Iii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zakharov creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Tate Iii with a big uppercut! Tate Iii tries to clinch up but Zakharov pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Tate Iii to the mat! Tate Iii covers up and Zakharov unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Leonid Zakharov!
After the fight, Leonid Zakharov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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