Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RFL 1 - A New Day
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Leonov Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Leonov Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Leonov Jr has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A jab from Leonov Jr misses. #TD#
Tama fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Leonov Jr sprawls well initially but Tama persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tama wants to pass to mount but Leonov Jr is defending the position.
Tama scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tama seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Leonov Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tama seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leonov Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Leonov Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Tama looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Leonov Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tama trying to pass the guard but Leonov Jr defending well.
Tama stops Leonov Jr from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Tama is nestled in close to Leonov Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Leonov Jr is looking to escape.
Tama lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've been hearing good reports from Tama's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Leonov Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Leonov Jr is trying to stand.
Tama lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Leonov Jr taking some punishment here, with Tama in his half guard.
Leonov Jr is trying to stand.
Tama sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tama working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
Leonov Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tama is pressing down on Leonov Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leonov Jr is holding on for now.
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. Tama connects with a nice short shot to Leonov Jr's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leonov Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Leonov Jr is trying to stand.
Tama looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Leonov Jr is looking to escape.
Tama is looking to take a break and control but Leonov Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leonov Jr tries to kick Tama off but Tama keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tama content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tama drops an elbow to the side of Leonov Jr's head. #T3#
Tama content to control rather than advance.
Tama stops Leonov Jr from getting back to his feet.
Tama throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tama works his way into full mount!
Tama trying to control but Leonov Jr is having none of it.
Tama unloading with bombs!#T4#
Tama is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tama lands a heavy elbow.
Tama raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tama punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tama controlling the pace for now.
Tama trying to control but Leonov Jr is having none of it.
Leonov Jr is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Tama lands a heavy elbow.
Leonov Jr is squirming around, avoiding Tama's attempts to control the action.
Leonov Jr is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikora Tama dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leonov Jr.
Leonov Jr missing with a left hand there. Tama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Leonov Jr throws a hook but Tama avoids it easily.#CL#
Tama instigates a clinch.
Leonov Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tama blocks a body shot from Leonov Jr. #BC#
Tama breaks from the clinch.
Leonov Jr misses the jab.#CL#
Tama has closed the distance and engaged Leonov Jr in a clinch. #BC#
Tama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vadim Leonov Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tama fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Leonov Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonov Jr throws a shot from downtown. Tama moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Tama gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Tama turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonov Jr is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB#
Tama is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leonov Jr has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Leonov Jr is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tama moves into full mount!
Tama lands a nice shot to the head.
Leonov Jr taking shots to the head.
Tama has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tama won't let Leonov Jr get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Tama is landing with some decent strikes but Leonov Jr is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tama breaks from Leonov Jr's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Leonov Jr is trying to stand up.
Tama with good strikes from the mount here!
Tama lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leonov Jr can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tama cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T2#
Tama lands a nice shot to the head.
Tama working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC#Leonov Jr is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Tama! Leonov Jr is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nikora Tama!
Vadim Leonov Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'He s good. He s really good.'.

Event: STRIKE! - MMA 5
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Hetman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Leonov Jr.
Leonov Jr misses with a straight right.
Hetman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Leonov Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hetman cracks Leonov Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hetman punishes Leonov Jr's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Hetman clinches. #BC#
Hetman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hetman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD#
Hetman feints and as Leonov Jr raises his hands in defense, Hetman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hetman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hetman throwing strikes from guard but Leonov Jr blocks nicely.
Hetman trying to control but Leonov Jr is working from the bottom.
Hetman stays in close to Leonov Jr's body and controls the position.
Hetman throwing strikes from guard but Leonov Jr blocks nicely. #T1#
Hetman wants to control from the top but Leonov Jr keeps moving.
Leonov Jr wants to get back to his feet but Hetman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hetman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hetman is in close to Leonov Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hetman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hetman won't allow Leonov Jr to get back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hetman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hetman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#It looks like Vadim Leonov Jr has been cut.#T2#
Leonov Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Hetman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leonov Jr manages to avoid it.
Leonov Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Hetman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Leonov Jr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hetman is in Leonov Jr's guard.
Hetman works over Leonov Jr with some ground and pound from guard.
Leonov Jr looking to control.
Leonov Jr wants to sweep here but Hetman controlling him for the moment.
Hetman controlling from the top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leonov Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Leonov Jr keeping moving, preventing Hetman from controlling successfully.
Hetman sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Hetman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hetman trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonov Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leonov Jr controlling the position.
Hetman won't allow Leonov Jr to sweep him here.
Hetman trying to control but Leonov Jr is working from the bottom.
Hetman working some strikes from top position.
Hetman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hetman cracks Leonov Jr with a solid left hand.#T4#
Leonov Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leonov Jr looking to control.
Leonov Jr pulls Hetman in close to prevent any damage.
Hetman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hetman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Leonov Jr's head.
Hetman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Leonov Jr thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hetman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hetman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hetman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Leonov Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hetman manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Hetman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Leonov Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Hetman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vadim Leonov Jr'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#
Leonov Jr misses with a straight left.
Leonov Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Hetman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leonov Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hetman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Hetman drops Leonov Jr with a beautiful combination! Leonov Jr stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hetman is looking for the KO!
Hetman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leonov Jr can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonov Jr ducks into an uppercut from Hetman and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adam Hetman!
Vadim Leonov Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'He s good. He s really good.'.

Event: STRIKE! - MMA
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Hart takes a swing at Leonov Jr's ribcage but misses.
Leonov Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hart moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hart misses with a left hand
and Leonov Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Hart misses with a body shot.
Leonov Jr seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hart looks to land a right hand but Leonov Jr moved out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Hart. Those never looked like landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hart, as that shot connected.
Hart throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonov Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hart is fending him off so far but Leonov Jr persists. Nope, Hart circles away and we're back to standing.
Hart jabs at Leonov Jr's body.
Hart throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Leonov Jr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leonov Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Leonov Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hart working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Leonov Jr. #ES2#
Hart scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Leonov Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Harts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Leonov Jr takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD2#
Hart 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.
Hart sitting in guard here, content to control.
Leonov Jr is looking to sweep but instead, Hart has passed into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hart slips a nice elbow through Leonov Jr's hands, connecting with Leonov Jr's forehead.
Leonov Jr is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Leonov Jr wants to control but Hart is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leonov Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hart thows a huge punch but Leonov Jr dodges it nicely.
Hart is pressing down on Leonov Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leonov Jr is holding on for now.
Hart content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Leonov Jr tries to roll over but Hart keeps him under control.
Leonov Jr moves into full guard.
Hart tries to free his leg and advance position but Leonov Jr is retaining full guard. #T3#
Hart engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hart's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Leonov Jr keeping full guard, as Hart tries to pass.
Leonov Jr wants to hit a sweep here but Hart passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Leonov Jr there!
Hart content just to control the position here.
Leonov Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
Leonov Jr sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hart is trying to control the action in half guard but Leonov Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Leonov Jr is trying to control but can't.
Hart thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Leonov Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leonov Jr.
Hart stopping the sweep attempt from Leonov Jr.
Hart passes Leonov Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Leonov Jr tries to get to full guard but Hart has control of the leg.
Hart controlling the action here.
Hart looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Leonov Jr gets back to full guard.
Leonov Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gaetan Hart dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hart throws a poor cross that misses
and Leonov Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Leonov Jr checks a low kick from Hart.
As Hart looks to move away, Leonov Jr throws a big counter combo but Hart just gets out of the way.
Leonov Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hart throws a leg kick but Leonov Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A nice combination there by Hart.
Leonov Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hart gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Leonov Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonov Jr ducks under a wild hook from Hart.
Hart missing with a left hand there. Leonov Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick from Hart misses
and Leonov Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Hart throws a leg kick but Leonov Jr moved away.
Leonov Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1##TD#
Leonov Jr 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.
Leonov Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hart looking to control.
Hart has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hart keeping moving, preventing Leonov Jr from controlling successfully.
Hart has momentary wrist control but Leonov Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
Leonov Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Leonov Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Hart.
Hart working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Leonov Jr.
Leonov Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Leonov Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hart's head.
Leonov Jr wants to pass the guard but Hart is keeping the position.
Hart looking for a sweep. Not yet Hart, not yet. #T2#
Leonov Jr postures up in Hart's guard and throws a big left but Hart blocks it.
Leonov Jr with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Hart working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leonov Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leonov Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leonov Jr cracks Hart with a solid left hand.
Leonov Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Hart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hart is on top in guard. #REVB#
Hart passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hart is looking to take a break and control but Leonov Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Leonov Jr is trying to get back to half guard.
Leonov Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hart drops an elbow to the side of Leonov Jr's head.
Hart is thwarting Leonov Jr's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Leonov Jr wants to improve his position but Hart is controlling well. #SUB#
Leonov Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leonov Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leonov Jr.#T4#
Hart with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hart wants to control from the top but Leonov Jr keeps moving.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hart working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Leonov Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Leonov Jr, not yet.
Hart distracts Leonov Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Leonov Jr trying to control the position.
Hart lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hart has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hart stays in close to Leonov Jr's body and controls the position.
Leonov Jr is trying to keep Hart in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gaetan Hart will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Hart misses with a hook.
Hart misses with a looping left.
Hart connects with a body shot that sends Leonov Jr's belly button to the back.
A nice combination there by Hart.
Hart misses the body punch
and Leonov Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leonov Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hart but Hart pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hart was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hart looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Leonov Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hart misses with a looping right.
Hart is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Hart throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Leonov Jr on the side of the head.
Hart throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Hart 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hart showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Leonov Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leonov Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Leonov Jr is trying to keep Hart in close.
Hart won't allow Leonov Jr to sweep him here. #T2#
Leonov Jr is looking to sweep but instead, Hart has passed into half guard.
Hart tries to pass the half guard into mount. Leonov Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hart is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Leonov Jr trying to control but Hart postures up.
Hart takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Leonov Jr manages to get to full guard.
Hart sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Hart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leonov Jr is keeping the position for now.
Leonov Jr working a defensive guard here.
Hart controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Vadim Leonov Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hart throws a predictable looking body shot
and Leonov Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gaetan Hart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hart just misses with a punch to the body.
Hart scores with a crisp jab that stopped Leonov Jr in his tracks.
Hart lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hart throws a body kick that misses
and Leonov Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Hart scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Hart.
Hart misses with a low kick.
Leonov Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Hart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leonov Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Hart.
Hart lands a jab to the nose.
Some wild striking there from Hart.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonov Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hart misses with an uppercut.
Leonov Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gaetan Hart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hart has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaetan Hart!
Gaetan Hart decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Vadim Leonov Jr had this to say: 'He s good. He s really good.'.

Event: CFC 635
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Ojo.
Ojo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ojo.
Ojo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Leonov Jr on the side of the head.
Obi Ojo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonov Jr slips a straight right by Ojo.
It looked like Leonov Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ojo misses with a body shot.
Ojo throws a body punch but Leonov Jr moves out of range.
Leonov Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Leonov Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A right-left combo lands from Ojo.
Ojo misses with a lunging right hand
and Leonov Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Leonov Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ojo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leonov Jr.
Leonov Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and Ojo counters with a crisp one two that drops Leonov Jr! Ojo thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Leonov Jr to his feet! Leonov Jr is in big trouble!#ROC2#Leonov Jr is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Vadim Leonov Jr has been cut.#T1#
Ojo knocks out Leonov Jr with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Ojo before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Ojo picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Obi Ojo!
Obi Ojo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Vadim Leonov Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'He s good. He s really good.'.

Event: APEX 7
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Leonov Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hart moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hart takes a jab right on the kisser.
Leonov Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leonov Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Leonov Jr looks to land a combination but Hart avoids it well.
Leonov Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hart with the counter takedown but Leonov Jr avoids it easily.
Hart avoids the body shot from Leonov Jr.
Vadim Leonov Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Leonov Jr.
Hart with the counter takedown but Leonov Jr avoids it easily.
Leonov Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hart with the counter takedown but Leonov Jr avoids it easily.
Leonov Jr misses with a wild combination.
Hart ducks under a wild hook from Leonov Jr.
Hart moves out of range as Leonov Jr strikes.
Hart tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Leonov Jr looks to land a left hand but Hart moved out of range nicely.
Hart moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Hart dodges the punch combination from Leonov Jr.
And Hart tries to counter it with a takedown but Leonov Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hart staying out of range there.
A lazy left from Leonov Jr finds it's target.
The fighters circling - Leonov Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Hart tries to counter it with a takedown but Leonov Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Leonov Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leonov Jr throws a right hand that Hart ducks under and follows up with a left that Hart also avoids with ease.
Hart changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hart avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leonov Jr.
And Hart tries to counter it with a takedown but Leonov Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Leonov Jr looks to throw the jab but Hart is out of range.
Hart tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hart staying out of range there.
Hart drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Leonov Jr defends it well.#T2#
Hart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leonov Jr.
Hart uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leonov Jr.
Leonov Jr throws a looping overhand right but Hart ducks down to avoid it.
Hart tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Leonov Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Hart's shoulder, as Hart tries to avoid the shot.
Vadim Leonov Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leonov Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hart circles away quickly and effectively.
Leonov Jr throws out a loose jab but Hart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leonov Jr throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Hart counters with a takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonov Jr tries to escape but Hart is in control.
Leonov Jr is trying to improve his position.
Hart working away.
Leonov Jr is looking to reverse the position.
Hart working away.#T3##SU2#
Hart decides to stand up, so the ref orders Leonov Jr to his feet.
Hart takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Leonov Jr throws a hook to the side of Hart's head but Hart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hart drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Leonov Jr defends it well.
Leonov Jr misses with a straight left.
Hart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leonov Jr.
Hart chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leonov Jr can pounce on him.
Leonov Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hart was well out of range. Poor timing from Leonov Jr.
And Hart tries to counter it with a takedown but Leonov Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A punch combination from Leonov Jr misses.
Leonov Jr loads up on a big right hand but Hart slips the punch.
Leonov Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hart manages to avoid it.
Hart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hart tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
Leonov Jr throws a hook but Hart blocks it.
Leonov Jr misses with an uppercut. Hart saw that one coming.
Leonov Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Hart.
Hart drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Leonov Jr defends it well.
Good exchange - Leonov Jr coming out on top.
Hart avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hart is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Leonov Jr is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Some wild striking there from Leonov Jr.
Hart changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Leonov Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonov Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Leonov Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Hart drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Leonov Jr defends it well.
Hart slips under a jab.
Hart feints the counter takedown.
Hart walks into a jab.
Hart uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leonov Jr.
Hart feints the counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Leonov Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Leonov Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Leonov Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hart with the counter takedown but Leonov Jr avoids it easily.
Leonov Jr misses with a body shot.
Hart drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Leonov Jr defends it well.
A slow jab from Leonov Jr misses its intended target.
Leonov Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hart walks into a stiff left hand from Leonov Jr.
Hart takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leonov Jr.
Hart changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Leonov Jr delivers a nice body kick.
Leonov Jr throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Leonov Jr misses its intended target.
Leonov Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hart can do to turn this around?
Hart staying out of range there.
Hart tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Leonov Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leonov Jr loads up on a big right hand but Hart slips the punch.
Hart is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
A jab from Leonov Jr misses.
Hart feints the counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Leonov Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some wild striking there from Leonov Jr.
Leonov Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hart circles away quickly and effectively.
Hart with the counter takedown but Leonov Jr avoids it easily.
Leonov Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hart is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Leonov Jr misses with a double jab.
Hart changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Leonov Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hart circles away quickly and effectively.
Hart moves away from the strike by Leonov Jr.
Hart changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hart blocks a low kick nicely.
Hart feints the counter takedown.
Leonov Jr throws a hook but Hart blocks it.
Hart tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Leonov Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hart manages to avoid it.
Hart drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Leonov Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leonov Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vadim Leonov Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Leonov Jr misses with a looping right.
Hart is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Leonov Jr connects with a jab.
Leonov Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leonov Jr misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Hart counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hart.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonov Jr controlling Hart's posture.
Leonov Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Leonov Jr, not yet.
Hart must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Leonov Jr looking to control.
Leonov Jr looking to control but Hart passes into half guard.
Leonov Jr tries to get to full guard but Hart has control of the leg.
Hart wants to stand up but Leonov Jr has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Leonov Jr is looking to escape.#SUB#
Leonov Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leonov Jr tries to roll over but Hart keeps him under control.
Leonov Jr is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Leonov Jr scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Hart manages to mount him!
Leonov Jr working to try and regain half guard. #SU2#
Hart is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Leonov Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hart circles away quickly and effectively.
A big right from Leonov Jr misses.
A big left from Leonov Jr misses.
Hart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leonov Jr.
Hart drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Leonov Jr defends it well.
Hart walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Leonov Jr dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Leonov Jr misses with a hook. Hart ducked under it nicely.
Vadim Leonov Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Leonov Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Leonov Jr with a nice cross.
Leonov Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leonov Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Leonov Jr misses the jab.
Hart is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A big left from Leonov Jr misses.
Hart avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonov Jr looks to land a right hand but Hart moved out of range.
Hart drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Leonov Jr defends it well.
Leonov Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hart if he has to take too many more of those.
Leonov Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hart.
Hart is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Some wild striking there from Leonov Jr. #T1#
Leonov Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hart manages to avoid it.
Leonov Jr throws a lazy right hand but Hart sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hart is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Leonov Jr cracks a nice hook into Hart's ribs.
Leonov Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hart.
Leonov Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hart drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Leonov Jr defends it well.
Hart blocks a jab.
Vadim Leonov Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leonov Jr misses the jab.
Hart dodges the punch combination from Leonov Jr.
Hart tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Leonov Jr throws a lazy right hand but Hart sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hart tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Leonov Jr misses with an uppercut. Hart saw that one coming.#T2#
Hart uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leonov Jr.
Leonov Jr throws a jab when Hart was well out of range.
And Hart tries to counter it with a takedown but Leonov Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hart's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Leonov Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hart scrambles back to his feet.
Hart moves out of range as Leonov Jr strikes.
Leonov Jr misses with an uppercut. Hart saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Leonov Jr misses the target.
And Hart tries to counter it with a takedown but Leonov Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hart uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leonov Jr.
Leonov Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hart in his tracks.
Leonov Jr throws a shot to the body.
Leonov Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hart checks it well.
Hart is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Leonov Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot by Leonov Jr.#T3#
Leonov Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Leonov Jr throws a head kick but Hart moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Leonov Jr.
Hart changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hart gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Leonov Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leonov Jr dips to his left and cracks Hart with an uppercut!
Leonov Jr misses with a hook. Hart ducked under it nicely.
Leonov Jr misses with a looping left.
And Hart tries to counter it with a takedown but Leonov Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hart uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leonov Jr.
Leonov Jr throws out a loose jab but Hart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leonov Jr misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Leonov Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Leonov Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Leonov Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Hart is just out of range.
Hart changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Leonov Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Hart should have avoided that one.
Hart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hart displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leonov Jr throws out the jab.
Leonov Jr misses the jab.
Hart tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
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!
Leonov Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hart changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Leonov Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hart feints the counter takedown.
Leonov Jr misses with a straight left.
Hart drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Leonov Jr defends it well.
Leonov Jr throws a series of punches but Hart avoids them all with ease.
Hart feints the counter takedown.
Leonov Jr cracks Hart with a right hand to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vadim Leonov Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Leonov Jr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:26
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:26
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vadim Leonov Jr!
An out of breath Vadim Leonov Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: APEX 1
Date: Sep 08, 2023

#R1#
A head kick misses from Clarke.
Leonov Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Clarke's hands.
Leonov Jr misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leonov Jr. Clarke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leonov Jr misses with a looping left.
Leonov Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clarke.
Clarke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clarke throws a head kick but Leonov Jr moves out of range.
Leonov Jr scores with the left hand. Clarke knows he should have avoided that one.
Leonov Jr cracks Clarke with an open hand slap.
Clarke misses with a series of wild punches.
A little feinted left hand from Leonov Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Leonov Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Clarke misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clarke motions for Leonov Jr to come forward. Clarke throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Leonov Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A left and a right from Leonov Jr both land. Nice combination.
Leonov Jr misses with a looping right.#T1#
Leonov Jr throws a right and a left that Clarke avoids nicely.
A left and a right from Leonov Jr both land. Nice combination.
Clarke looks to land a body kick but Leonov Jr moved away.
Clarke missing with a left hand there. Leonov Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clarke looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Leonov Jr throws a right hand that Clarke ducks under and follows up with a left that Clarke also avoids with ease.
Clarke misses with a takedown attempt - Leonov Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Leonov Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Clarke throws a head kick that misses.
Vadim Leonov Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonov Jr scores with the left hand. Clarke knows he should have avoided that one.
We've been hearing reports that Leonov Jr has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Leonov Jr loads up on a big right hand but Clarke slips the punch.
Leonov Jr throws a hook to the side of Clarke's head but Clarke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leonov Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonov Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Leonov Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Leonov Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clarke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clarke is looking to land body kicks.
Clarke moves out of range as Leonov Jr strikes.
Leonov Jr is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Leonov Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clarke. #T2#
Clarke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Leonov Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Clarke throws the kick towards the body but Leonov Jr avoids it.
Clarke throws a lazy right hand but Leonov Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leonov Jr missing with a left hand there. Clarke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leonov Jr loads up on a big right hand but Clarke slips the punch.
Leonov Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clarke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Leonov Jr throws a looping overhand right but Clarke ducks down to avoid it.
Leonov Jr misses with a hook. Clarke ducked under it nicely.
Leonov Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clarke.
Clarke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clarke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leonov Jr throws out a loose jab but Clarke uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Leonov Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clarke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Leonov Jr ducks under a wild hook from Clarke.
Leonov Jr throws a hook but Clarke blocks it.#T3#
Leonov Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clarke has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Leonov Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leonov Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Clarke misses with an attempted mid kick.
Clarke looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Leonov Jr blocks a head kick by Clarke.
Leonov Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Clarke loads up on a big right hand but Leonov Jr slips the punch.
Nice uppercut there from Leonov Jr.
Clarke fails to land with a series of punches.
Clarke dodges the punch combination from Leonov Jr.
Leonov Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clarke manages to avoid it.
Clarke with the counter takedown but Leonov Jr avoids it easily.
Leonov Jr throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
so Clarke counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clarke stays in close to Leonov Jr's body and controls the position.
Clarke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Leonov Jr wants to get back to his feet but Clarke is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Clarke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clarke is stalling in the full guard.
Leonov Jr wants to stand and escape but Clarke is having none of it.
Clarke controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clarke with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Clarke stands up over Leonov Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leonov Jr keeping moving, preventing Clarke from controlling successfully.
Leonov Jr wants to get back to his feet but Clarke is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Clarke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clarke working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Leonov Jr's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Leonov Jr dominated that round.
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#
Clarke takes a swing at Leonov Jr's ribcage but misses.
Vadim Leonov Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clarke misses with a low kick.
Leonov Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Clarke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Leonov Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leonov Jr throws a series of punches but Clarke avoids them all with ease.
Vadim Leonov Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Clarke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Clarke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leonov Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Clarke misses the shot to the body.
Leonov Jr throws a body punch but Clarke moves out of range.
Clarke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leonov Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Clarke closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Leonov Jr did well to prevent Clarke getting side control.
Leonov Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Clarke sits in half guard.
Clarke working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1#
Leonov Jr is looking to escape.
Clarke landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Clarke looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Leonov Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Leonov Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Leonov Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Leonov Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Leonov Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Leonov Jr is trying to stand up here but Clarke is controlling him well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clarke lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Leonov Jr is trying to stand.
Clarke trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Clarke tries a head kick but it misses.
Leonov Jr misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Leonov Jr misses the target.
Clarke misses the shot to the body.
Leonov Jr lands with a hook. Clarke tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Leonov Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clarke.
Leonov Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Clarke. Clarke circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A head kick misses from Clarke.
Leonov Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Clarke's hands.#T3#
Leonov Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clarke was well out of range. Poor timing from Leonov Jr.
Clarke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leonov Jr.
Clarke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Leonov Jr misses with a combination #TD2#
and Clarke counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Leonov Jr is trying to stand up here but Clarke is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Clarke looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Clarke is keen to just control but Leonov Jr is a slippery customer.
Leonov Jr is trying to stand.
Leonov Jr has hold of Clarke's hands but Clarke slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Clarke is looking to take a break and control but Leonov Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leonov Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clarke can do to turn this around?
Leonov Jr is trying to stand back up but Clarke is controlling him
Clarke stalling.
Leonov Jr pushes Clarke off looking to stand but Clarke dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Leonov Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Leonov Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clarke connects with a right hand. Leonov Jr shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clarke misses with a few strikes there.
Clarke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leonov Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
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 Vadim Leonov Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Leonov Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Vadim Leonov Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big right from Leonov Jr misses.
Clarke drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Leonov Jr defends it well.
Leonov Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Clarke staying out of range there.
Leonov Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Clarke takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Leonov Jr feints a jab promting Clarke to slip. Leonov Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Clarke slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Clarke misses with a head kick.
Leonov Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Leonov Jr swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Leonov Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clarke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clarke throws a head kick but Leonov Jr moves out of range.
Clarke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leonov Jr.
Clarke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
Leonov Jr throws the left hand but Clarke avoids the punch easily.
Leonov Jr connects with a right hand. Clarke shakes it off.
Clarke looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Leonov Jr is fending him off so far but Clarke persists. Nope, Leonov Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Vadim Leonov Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clarke ducks under a wild hook from Leonov Jr.
Clarke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leonov Jr moves away.
Leonov Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Leonov Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Leonov Jr does no damage.
Clarke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Leonov Jr throws a hook but Clarke avoids it easily.
Leonov Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Clarke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Clarke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leonov Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vadim Leonov Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Clarke.
Clarke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leonov Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mark Clarke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Clarke shoots in looking for a takedown but Leonov Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clarke's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leonov Jr. Clarke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leonov Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Clarke's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clarke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leonov Jr throws out the jab.
Leonov Jr lands a jab to Clarke's midsection.
Clarke throws a head kick that misses.
Clarke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clarke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leonov Jr. Clarke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leonov Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Leonov Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Leonov Jr lands a jab to Clarke's midsection.
A left lands for Leonov Jr.
Leonov Jr cracks Clarke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Leonov Jr jabs Clarke right on the nose. Clarke blinks but takes it well.
Leonov Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Clarke's head back. #T3#
Leonov Jr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A nice combination there by Leonov Jr.
Left hook, right uppercut from Leonov Jr.
Leonov Jr misses with a looping left.
Leonov Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Clarke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Clarke has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Leonov Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Clarke's head.
Leonov Jr cracks Clarke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Leonov Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clarke with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leonov Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Clarke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leonov Jr.
Leonov Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Clarke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leonov Jr.
Clarke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Clarke throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Leonov Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Leonov Jr throws a shot to the body.
Leonov Jr scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Clarke defending well as Leonov Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Clarke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Leonov Jr but Leonov Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Clarke throws a series of punches but Leonov Jr avoids them all with ease.
Leonov Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Leonov Jr falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Clarke counters with a nice double leg into side control. Leonov Jr won't be happy with that.
Clarke tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mark Clarke has got the better of the ground game so far.
Leonov Jr is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Clarke is controlling him well.
Clarke scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clarke prevents Leonov Jr from escaping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vadim Leonov Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Leonov Jr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vadim Leonov Jr!
An out of breath Vadim Leonov Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Mark Clarke spoke after the fight, saying 'You beat me again... Well played. I wish you the best of luck in the future... However this is my final fight, thank you to everyone who supported me.. I want to pass the torch to Handerson. Good work brother.'.

Event: SMFL 21 - O Brien vs. Hunt 3
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Leonov Jr misses with a body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Leonov Jr has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Leonov Jr. That snapped Patryk's head back. #CUT2#It looks like Lukasz Patryk has been cut.#TD2#
Leonov Jr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Leonov Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Patryk has managed to free his arm - good work.
Patryk is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Leonov Jr scores with a couple of nice shots.
Leonov Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Leonov Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Patryk sees it coming and defends easily.
Leonov Jr is just content to waste time from the top position. Patryk takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Leonov Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Patryk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Patryk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Leonov Jr wants to control from the top but Patryk keeps moving. #T1#
Leonov Jr looking to pass the guard.
Leonov Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Leonov Jr trying to control but Patryk is working from the bottom.
Leonov Jr pushing down on Patryk's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Patryk is defending against the submission attempts here by Leonov Jr.
Patryk punching from the bottom. #SUB2#
Leonov Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Leonov Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Patryk is defending well.
Patryk looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2##SUB2#
Leonov Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Patryk is defending well.
Leonov Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Leonov Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Patryk is just riding it out for now. Leonov Jr eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Leonov Jr trying to control the action but Patryk is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leonov Jr lands with a punch from half guard.
Patryk has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Leonov Jr is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Leonov Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Patryk has managed to free his arm - good work.
Patryk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Patryk tries to get out of the position.#T3##SUB2#
Leonov Jr is looking for a kimura here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Leonov Jr lands a nice short elbow.
Leonov Jr trying to control from half guard but Patryk is working away.
Leonov Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Leonov Jr trying to control from Patryk's half guard. Patryk has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Leonov Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Patryk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Leonov Jr controls the pace.
Patryk tries to strike from the bottom.
Leonov Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Patryk is retaining full guard.
Leonov Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Leonov Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Leonov Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Leonov Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Leonov Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Patryk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Patryk is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leonov Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Patryk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Leonov Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lukasz Patryk'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#
Leonov Jr throws a lazy right hand but Patryk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leonov Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Leonov Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Leonov Jr throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Patryk counters with a nice double leg into side control. Leonov Jr won't be happy with that.
Patryk landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Leonov Jr regains half guard.
Vadim Leonov Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Leonov Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Leonov Jr gets full guard.
Patryk trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonov Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Patryk is working Leonov Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patryk would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Leonov Jr is looking for a triangle but Patryk pushes his legs off easily.
Leonov Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU#
Patryk decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1#
Patryk lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Leonov Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Patryk counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lukasz Patryk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leonov Jr swings for the body but Patryk moves out of range.
Patryk stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Patryk wants it to stay on the feet.
Leonov Jr misses with a straight left.
Patryk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Leonov Jr is able to avoid easily.
Leonov Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Leonov Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Patryk defends well and Leonov Jr ends up having to push Patryk into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Leonov Jr throws a nice looking combination but Patryk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Patryk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leonov Jr is breathing heavily.
Patryk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Leonov Jr.
Lukasz Patryk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadim Leonov Jr.#TD#
Patryk decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Leonov Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leonov Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Patryk sits in half guard. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Patryk wants to work for an arm triangle but Leonov Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Patryk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leonov Jr keeps working.
Leonov Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Patryk is trying to work for a kimura but Leonov Jr is defending well.
Patryk prevents Leonov Jr from improving his position.
Leonov Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Leonov Jr pulls Patryk in close to prevent any damage.
Leonov Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Leonov Jr landing with the ground and pound.
Patryk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leonov Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Patryk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Leonov Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Leonov Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Leonov Jr pushing down on Patryk's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Patryk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leonov Jr.
Patryk has hold of Leonov Jr's hands but Leonov Jr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Patryk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leonov Jr on the ground.#T4##SUB2#
Leonov Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Patryk is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Leonov Jr scores with a couple of nice shots.
Leonov Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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. Leonov Jr connects with a nice short shot to Patryk's temple.
Leonov Jr lands strikes from half guard.
Leonov Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Leonov Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
Leonov Jr working Patryk over with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Leonov Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lukasz Patryk'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Patryk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Leonov Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leonov Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Patryk counters with a three punch combo that has Leonov Jr backing up. Leonov Jr nods at Patryk to acknowledge the strikes.
Leonov Jr looks to land a right hand but Patryk moved out of range.
Patryk drops down looking for a counter takedown but Leonov Jr sprawls and moves away.
Leonov Jr lands with a cross.
Leonov Jr misses with a hook. Patryk ducked under it nicely.
Patryk lands a two punch combo.
Leonov Jr takes a head kick and keeps coming. #TD#
Leonov Jr gets caught flat footed, as Patryk shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Leonov Jr pushes Patryk off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonov Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Patryk swivels and escapes.
Leonov Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Patryk.
It seemed like Leonov Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukasz Patryk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##KD2#
Leonov Jr lands a left and a right that sends Patryk crashing to the canvas! Leonov Jr dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC2#Patryk is rocked!#SUB2#
Leonov Jr wants to finish this one by submission but Patryk is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Leonov Jr.
Oh Patryk is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patryk taking shots to the head.
Leonov Jr postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Patryk bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Leonov Jr and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vadim Leonov Jr!
A very excited looking Vadim Leonov Jr 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.
In defeat, Lukasz Patryk stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will never give up! '.

Event: SMFL 17 - Shields vs. Metharom
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Siciliani enables Leonov Jr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Siciliani manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Leonov Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Leonov Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Siciliani is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leonov Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Leonov Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leonov Jr stays in close to Siciliani's body and controls the position.
Siciliani working a defensive guard here.
Leonov Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Siciliani's head.
Siciliani trying to control the position.
Leonov Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonov Jr controlling from the top position.
Leonov Jr prevents Siciliani from getting back to his feet.
Siciliani 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.
Leonov Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Siciliani definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Leonov Jr slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Leonov Jr is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Siciliani is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vadim Leonov Jr!
Post fight, an emotional Vadim Leonov Jr said 'been a WHILE!'.

Event: SMFL 11 - Sadewa vs. Hunt II
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Leonov Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Geri.
It looked like Geri was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Leonov Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Leonov Jr drives through with a takedown into guard.

Geri is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Leonov Jr presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Geri manages to break the clinch.
Geri throws a series of punches but Leonov Jr avoids them all with ease.
Leonov Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Geri counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Geri lands a big head kick that sends Leonov Jr tumbling to the mat! Geri takes a step backwards and waves Leonov Jr back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Leonov Jr swings for the body but Geri moves out of range.
Geri scores with a nice body kick.
Geri misses with a series of wild punches.
Leonov Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Leonov Jr fails to land the takedown.
Geri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Geri avoids the body shot from Leonov Jr.
Leonov Jr tests Geri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leonov Jr shoots in and drives through. Geri sprawls well.
Leonov Jr misses with a takedown
and Geri counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mawashi Geri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadim Leonov Jr.
Geri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Geri takes a swing at Leonov Jr's ribcage but misses.
Geri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leonov Jr.
Geri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Geri misses.
Geri slips a jab and a cross from Leonov Jr.
Geri connects with an inside leg kick.
Leonov Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Geri thinks about countering with a head kick.
Leonov Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Geri's hands.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Geri lands a big head kick that sends Leonov Jr tumbling to the mat! Geri takes a step backwards and waves Leonov Jr back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Vadim Leonov Jr has been cut.
Leonov Jr misses with a straight right.
Geri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leonov Jr throws out the jab.
Geri half committed to a counter leg kick.
Geri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Geri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD2#
Leonov Jr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Geri is trying to defend but Leonov Jr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Leonov Jr wants to stand but Geri has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Geri on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Geri tries to get out of the position.
Geri pushes Leonov Jr off looking to stand but Leonov Jr dives back in and keeps control.
Leonov Jr seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #SU2#
Leonov Jr stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Geri throws a head kick but Leonov Jr moves out of range. #T3#
Geri slips under a jab from Leonov Jr.
A jab from Leonov Jr misses.
Leonov Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Leonov Jr throws a hook to the side of Geri's head but Geri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leonov Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Geri slips under a jab.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Geri enables Leonov Jr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Geri manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Geri wants to get back to his feet but Leonov Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU2#
Leonov Jr stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Leonov Jr throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Geri counters with a head kick that drops Leonov Jr to the mat! Leonov Jr scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Nice uppercut there from Leonov Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonov Jr looks to land a right hand but Geri moved out of range.
Geri gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leonov Jr.#T4#
Leonov Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Geri manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Leonov Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Geri throws a series of punches but Leonov Jr moves out of range.
Leonov Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Leonov Jr throws a shot from downtown. Geri moves away and avoids it.
Geri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leonov Jr.
Danga de danga de dang - Geri scores with a four punch combination!
Geri throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Geri circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Leonov Jr drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Geri follows Leonov Jr to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mawashi Geri!
Vadim Leonov Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'He s good. He s really good.'.

Event: SMFL 8 - Chretien vs. Nimitz
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Castagnoli scores with a kick to the body.
Castagnoli lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Leonov Jr throws a looping overhand right but Castagnoli ducks down to avoid it.
Leonov Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Castagnoli looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Castagnoli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Castagnoli has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Leonov Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Castagnoli's head.
Leonov Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Castagnoli tries to sprawl out of it but Leonov Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Castagnoli manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Castagnoli jabs Leonov Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Castagnoli. Beautiful body shot.
Leonov Jr misses with a looping right.
Leonov Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castagnoli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Castagnoli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Leonov Jr misses with a double jab
and Castagnoli makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Leonov Jr is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castagnoli connects with a body shot that sends Leonov Jr's belly button to the back.
Castagnoli catches Leonov Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Castagnoli connects with a high kick.
Nice straight punches there by Castagnoli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Castagnoli.#T1#
Castagnoli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leonov Jr at a distance.
Castagnoli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Castagnoli scores with a body shot.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Castagnoli! Leonov Jr is out on his feet! Castagnoli rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Leonov Jr is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Leonov Jr is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Claudio Castagnoli!
Vadim Leonov Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'He s good. He s really good.'.

Event: SMFL 6
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Leonov Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Guerra bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Leonov Jr's head.
Guerra lands a jab to the head.
Leonov Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Guerra counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Guerra comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Guerra lands a head shot.
Leonov Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Guerra scores with a sloppy right hand. Leonov Jr should have avoided that one.
Nice cross by Guerra.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonov Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Guerra connects with a nice looking jab.
Guerra connects with a nice looking jab.
Guerra getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Guerra definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Guerra cracks a nice hook into Leonov Jr's ribs.
Guerra scores with a shot to the body.
Guerra works over Leonov Jr's head and body with a nice combination.
Guerra paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Guerra getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Guerra wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Leonov Jr is defended easily by Guerra.
Guerra darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Guerra darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
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!
Guerra throws out a powerful jab.
Guerra lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Leonov Jr should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Guerra scores with a one two! Leonov Jr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Leonov Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Guerra connects with a crisp jab.
Guerra scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Estevon Guerra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonov Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Guerra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Estevon Guerra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadim Leonov Jr.
Leonov Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Guerra circles away quickly and effectively.
Guerra lands a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Guerra. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Guerra.
Leonov Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Guerra.#T3#
A lazy left from Guerra finds it's target.
Guerra dips to his left and cracks Leonov Jr with an uppercut!
Guerra jabs Leonov Jr right on the nose. Leonov Jr blinks but takes it well.
Estevon Guerra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leonov Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Leonov Jr misses with a double jab
and Guerra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Guerra's corner calls for a 1-2. Guerra obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Leonov Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Guerra swivels and escapes.
Guerra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leonov Jr takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Leonov Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Guerra.
Guerra keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Guerra.
A jab lands there for Guerra.#T4#
Guerra slaps away a takedown attempt from Leonov Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Guerra was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice jab there from Guerra.
Leonov Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Guerra's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Guerra duly obliges.
Leonov Jr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Guerra backs up against the cage. #CUT2#It looks like Estevon Guerra has been cut.
Guerra lands a slapping body shot.
Leonov Jr moves forwards but Guerra connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Leonov Jr drops his hands momentarily and Guerra takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Leonov Jr throws a hook but Guerra avoids it easily.
Guerra throws a big counter combination but Leonov Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guerra scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Leonov Jr misses with a combination
and Guerra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Estevon Guerra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Estevon Guerra's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Guerra feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Leonov Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Guerra connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leonov Jr. Leonov Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Guerra lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A nice combination there by Guerra.
Guerra is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Guerra cracks Leonov Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Leonov Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Guerra lands with a shot to the body.
Guerra stalks Leonov Jr and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Leonov Jr's face. Leonov Jr staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonov Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Leonov Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Guerra throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leonov Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Guerra smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Leonov Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Leonov Jr is trying desperately to land a takedown but Guerra is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Leonov Jr.
Guerra scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Guerra with a jab.
Estevon Guerra is winning the standup battle so far.
Guerra throws a one two combo.
Guerra cracks Leonov Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC#Leonov Jr is rocked!
Guerra connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Leonov Jr's hands.
Vadim Leonov Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leonov Jr misses with the combination.
Leonov Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Leonov Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Guerra lands a nice shot that snaps Leonov Jr's head back.
Guerra with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Leonov Jr might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Guerra has got the better of the exchanges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Guerra lands a left and a right that send Leonov Jr crashing to the mat, dazed. Guerra thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Leonov Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Guerra finish him?#T2#
Guerra cracks Leonov Jr with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Leonov Jr tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Guerra pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Leonov Jr is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Estevon Guerra!
Our winner, Estevon Guerra, 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.
In defeat, Vadim Leonov Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'He s good. He s really good.'.

Event: EMMA 3 - Corona vs. Kingston
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Drake connects with a body shot that sends Leonov Jr's belly button to the back.
Leonov Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Leonov Jr looks winded!
Drake goes for a small jab and connects. Now Drake goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Leonov Jr stumbles back but Drake runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Leonov Jr to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Leonov Jr will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). JD Drake!
JD Drake decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Vadim Leonov Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'He s good. He s really good.'.

Event: EMMA 1 - Gracie vs. Larsen
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Leonov Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mohan scores with a hook.
Mohan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Leonov Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#KD#
Mohan feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Leonov Jr sprawling to the canvas! Leonov Jr rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mohan finish him?! #CUT#It looks like Vadim Leonov Jr has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonov Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leonov Jr is looking to clinch but Mohan is avoiding it.
Leonov Jr should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#CL#
Mohan pushes Leonov Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Mohan scores with a shot to the side of Leonov Jr's head. #BC#
Mohan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mohan connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Leonov Jr! He's out on his feet! Mohan rushes in and drops Leonov Jr with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Robert Mohan!
Post fight, Robert Mohan took to the microphone: 'Surinamese men are good when fighting, but even better in bed.'.
In defeat, Vadim Leonov Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'He s good. He s really good.'.

Event: IMMAC 4: Lithium
Date: Jun 18, 2022

#R1##CL#
Shark fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leonov Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Leonov Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shark to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Shark decides to pull guard.
Shark preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Leonov Jr throwing strikes from guard but Shark blocks nicely.
Shark really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Leonov Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Shark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leonov Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Leonov Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shark knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leonov Jr on the ground.
Leonov Jr throwing strikes from guard but Shark blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonov Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Leonov Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Shark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Shark looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Leonov Jr has picked Shark up and slammed him! Shark can't keep hold of the triangle and Leonov Jr manages to pass to side control!#T1#
Shark takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Leonov Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leonov Jr cracks Shark with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Leonov Jr should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB2#
Leonov Jr is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Shark looks calm but he's in trouble here. Leonov Jr gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Shark is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Leonov Jr lets go of the hold and Shark can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vadim Leonov Jr!
Vadim Leonov Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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