Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: AD484: Abnormal Rhythm
Date: Sep 17, 2017

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Naharis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Daniel O'Sullivan has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
O'Sullivan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
O'Sullivan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Naharis lands a jab to the nose.
O'Sullivan lands a body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Naharis 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from O'Sullivan tenderised Naharis's leg. Naharis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Naharis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O'Sullivan.
Naharis with the counter takedown but O'Sullivan avoids it easily.#T1#
O'Sullivan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Naharis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
O'Sullivan feints and then cracks Naharis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Naharis down.
O'Sullivan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Naharis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but O'Sullivan defends it well.
O'Sullivan catches Naharis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by O'Sullivan. #TD#
O'Sullivan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - O'Sullivan lands in his opponent's guard.
Naharis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Naharis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
O'Sullivan wants to pass the guard but Naharis is keeping the position.#T3#
Naharis keeping moving, preventing O'Sullivan from controlling successfully. #SUB#
O'Sullivan drops back looking for a leg! Naharis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Naharis manages to kick O'Sullivan off! O'Sullivan jumps back into Naharis's guard.
O'Sullivan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Naharis is keeping the position for now.
O'Sullivan trying to control the position from guard on top but Naharis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naharis is trying to keep O'Sullivan in close.
O'Sullivan trying to control the position from guard on top but Naharis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O'Sullivan tries to free his leg and advance position but Naharis is retaining full guard.
Naharis trying to control the position here. #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.
O'Sullivan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
O'Sullivan trying to control the action but Naharis is working from the bottom.
Naharis tries to bench press O'Sullivan off him but O'Sullivan keeps the position.
Naharis struggling a bit here.
O'Sullivan moves into full mount!
Naharis tries to hold on but O'Sullivan pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Naharis is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but O'Sullivan is staying active.
Naharis is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB#
O'Sullivan is working for a guillotine from mount but Naharis frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel O'Sullivan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel O'Sullivan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Naharis misses with an uppercut. O'Sullivan saw that one coming.
O'Sullivan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
O'Sullivan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
O'Sullivan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naharis shoots in but O'Sullivan avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
O'Sullivan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
O'Sullivan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Naharis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Naharis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
O'Sullivan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Naharis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
O'Sullivan scores with a sloppy right hand. Naharis should have avoided that one.
O'Sullivan throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and Naharis counters with a nice double leg into side control. O'Sullivan won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O'Sullivan is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
O'Sullivan prevents Naharis from moving into mount.
O'Sullivan is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
O'Sullivan being controlled for a moment.
Naharis throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
O'Sullivan wants to control but Naharis postures up.
O'Sullivan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Naharis's best efforts.
Naharis is trying to control. O'Sullivan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
O'Sullivan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Naharis not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O'Sullivan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
O'Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Naharis from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O'Sullivan keeping full guard, as Naharis tries to pass.
Naharis wants to control from the top but O'Sullivan keeps moving.
Naharis works over O'Sullivan with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
O'Sullivan is looking for a triangle but Naharis pushes his legs off easily.
O'Sullivan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
O'Sullivan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Naharis can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Naharis landing with the ground and pound.
Naharis 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.
O'Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Naharis from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Daniel O'Sullivan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel O'Sullivan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Naharis throws an off balance right hand
and O'Sullivan counters with a nice uppercut.
Naharis with a nice cross.
Naharis misses the shot to the body.
O'Sullivan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
O'Sullivan catches Naharis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naharis takes one to the chin there.
O'Sullivan is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
O'Sullivan misses with a wild body shot.
Naharis unleashes a big counter combination but O'Sullivan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by O'Sullivan as he connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Naharis misses the target.
O'Sullivan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A jab lands there for O'Sullivan.
O'Sullivan misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Naharis counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends O'Sullivan down! Naharis is looking to finish but O'Sullivan is intelligently defending himself. #ROC2#
O'Sullivan is rocked!
Naharis 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.
Oh O'Sullivan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2##SUB#
Naharis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
O'Sullivan trying to keep a closed guard but Naharis is proving a slippery customer.
Naharis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
O'Sullivan seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Naharis has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing O'Sullivan to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Naharis is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - O'Sullivan pulls down on the head and he's put Naharis to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Daniel O'Sullivan!
Daniel O'Sullivan bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: AD469: Mason vs Brunswick
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Brown misses the body punch
and Naharis counters with a straight right hand.
Naharis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brown jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT2#
It looks like Daario Naharis has been cut.
Brown scores with a nice right hand.
Brown works the jab nicely.
Naharis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A good leg kick by Brown.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brown misses with a looping right.
Naharis tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Brown manages to circle out of the way.
Brown throws a head kick but Naharis moves out of range.
Naharis throwing a counter right hand but Brown manages to avoid it.
Brown listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Naharis needs to keep his hands up - Brown had a free shot at his head there.
A bone on bone clash there as Naharis blocks the leg kick.
Brown connects with an inside leg kick.#KD2#
Brown cracks Naharis with an uppercut from hell and Naharis crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Brown's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #ROC2#
Naharis is rocked!
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Naharis is retaining full guard.
Oh Naharis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown won't allow Naharis to sweep him here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brown won't allow Naharis to sweep him here.
Naharis seems to have got his legs back now.
Naharis has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Brown sitting in guard here, content to control.
Naharis has his hands on Brown's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Brown wants to get up but he can't break Naharis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naharis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Naharis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Naharis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown seems keen to control Naharis's posture.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Naharis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Naharis is proving a slippery customer.
Naharis trying to move into half guard but instead Brown has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Naharis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Naharis keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Naharis has Brown pulled in close to control his posture.
Naharis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brown wants to control from the top but Naharis keeps moving. #T4#
Naharis is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
Brown controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Naharis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Brown won't allow Naharis to sweep him here.
Naharis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Brown 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.
Brown smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Naharis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Jab by Brown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trey Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daario Naharis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Brown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Naharis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Naharis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Naharis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brown swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Naharis.
Naharis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
As Brown looks to move away, Naharis throws a big counter combo but Brown just gets out of the way.
Brown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Naharis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Brown gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Naharis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Trey Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown connects with a body shot that sends Naharis's belly button to the back.
Brown lands with an uppercut that bounces Naharis off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Naharis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brown finds it's way round the side to connect with Naharis's head.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Brown! Naharis is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trey Brown!

Event: AD455: Combat epidemic
Date: Jun 14, 2017

#R1#
Hightower tests Naharis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A left lands for Hightower.
Hightower looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hightower looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hightower misses with a right hand
and Naharis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Naharis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Naharis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good exchange - Hightower coming out on top.
Hightower moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hightower throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reed Hightower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hightower scores with a hook.#TD2#
Hightower shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Naharis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hightower. #T1#
Hightower missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hightower prevents Naharis from standing back up.
Hightower throwing shots but Naharis is blocking nicely.
Hightower missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hightower wants to control but Naharis is keeping him busy.
Naharis moves into full guard.
Naharis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Naharis's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hightower preventing the sweep.
We've been hearing good reports from Naharis'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.
Naharis controlling Hightower's posture.
Hightower looking to pass the guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hightower lands a couple of digs.
Hightower won't allow Naharis to get back to his feet.
Naharis working a defensive guard here.
Naharis looking for a sweep. Not yet Naharis, not yet.
Naharis trying to control the position here.
Hightower preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Hightower thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hightower looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Naharis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Hightower trying to control the position from guard on top but Naharis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hightower dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Naharis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Naharis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
No luck for Hightower with that takedown attempt.
Hightower scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Naharis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hightower, right into the meat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hightower. #TD2#
Hightower shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hightower won't allow Naharis to sweep him here.
Naharis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hightower manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Naharis wants to control from the top but Hightower keeps moving.
Naharis is looking to work some ground and pound but Hightower has wrist control.#SUB2#
Hightower has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Naharis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Naharis advances to half guard. #SUB#
Naharis is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reed Hightower dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hightower connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Naharis momentarily.
Naharis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circling - Hightower throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hightower just misses with a punch to the body.
Hightower throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Hightower does it's job there.
Hightower scores with a leg kick.
Hightower shoots for a double leg takedown but Naharis sprawls well. He's pushed Hightower's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Hightower lands a nice looking body shot.
Hightower lands with a cross.
Hightower goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Daario Naharis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hightower swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Naharis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reed Hightower seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hightower throws a shot from downtown. Naharis moves away and avoids it.
Naharis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hightower sprawls and moves away.#KD#
Naharis drops Hightower with a nice combination! Naharis dives into Hightower's guard, looking to finish! #ROC#
Hightower is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Reed Hightower has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hightower can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Naharis controls the pace.
Hightower is still in real trouble! Can Naharis finish him?#SUB2#
Hightower working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Naharis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Naharis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Naharis gets to his feet and stands over Hightower, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Hightower felt that one! Naharis unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Hightower from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daario Naharis!
Daario Naharis spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: AD440: Redskins #21
Date: Apr 26, 2017

#R1#
Jab by Cachemaille.
Cachemaille throws a sloppy head kick and Naharis moves out of range easily.
Naharis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cachemaille.
Cachemaille has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Outer Heaven Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Cachemaille throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cachemaille misses with a low kick as Naharis jumps back.
Despite the aggression on Naharis's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Naharis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Cachemaille misses.
Naharis tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cachemaille lands a nice shot that snaps Naharis's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Cachemaille! Naharis is out on his feet! Cachemaille rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Naharis is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Naharis is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Yves Cachemaille!
During a confident post fight interview, Jean Yves Cachemaille thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: AD427: Bad Blood
Date: Mar 15, 2017

#R1#
Sorsa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Naharis misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Naharis misses.
Sorsa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Naharis on the side of the head.
Naharis misses with a lunging right hand
and Sorsa counters with a stiff right hand.
Naharis goes for a double leg but Sorsa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sorsa continues to drive forward.
Naharis throws a nice looking combination but Sorsa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sorsa slips a straight right by Naharis.
Naharis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sorsa checks it well.
Sorsa unleashes a big counter combination but Naharis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sorsa ducks under a wild hook from Naharis.
Sorsa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Naharis just misses with a punch to the body.
Naharis swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Naharis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sorsa did well to prevent Naharis getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sorsa keeping hold of Naharis's head, controlling as best he can.
Naharis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Naharis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Naharis prevents Sorsa from improving his position.
Naharis has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Sorsa has his hands clasped together around Naharis's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naharis throwing shots but Sorsa is blocking nicely.
Sorsa wants to improve his position but Naharis is controlling well.
Sorsa is refusing to be controlled, as Naharis sits in half guard.
Naharis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Naharis 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.
Sorsa gets back to full guard.
Sorsa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Naharis trying to control the position from guard on top but Sorsa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naharis throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Sorsa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Naharis won't allow Sorsa to sweep him here.
Naharis throws a big right hand that misses.
Naharis trying to control the position from guard on top but Sorsa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sorsa is trying to control the position but Naharis postures up.
Naharis throws a strike but Sorsa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Sorsa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sorsa won't allow Naharis to sweep him here. #T3#
Sorsa throwing strikes but missing.
Sorsa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Naharis managing to control the position.
Naharis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Naharis controlling the position.
Sorsa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sorsa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Naharis throws a right and a left that both miss.#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.
Sorsa throws a nice head kick! #CL2#
Sorsa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Naharis blocks an uppercut.
Sorsa keeps control of Naharis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sorsa slowing the pace effectively.
Naharis is trying to force a seperation but Sorsa has the dominant position.#BC2#
Sorsa breaks from the clinch.
Naharis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Sorsa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sorsa works over Naharis with some ground and pound from guard.
Sorsa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sorsa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sorsa is looking to work some ground and pound but Naharis has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Repe Sorsa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Sorsa pushes Naharis up against the cage in a clinch.
Sorsa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Naharis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sorsa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Naharis or not.
Sorsa working aggressively here.
Sorsa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sorsa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Naharis backwards.
Sorsa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sorsa can't find room to land a body shot as Naharis controls the action.
Sorsa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naharis's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorsa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sorsa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sorsa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Naharis wants to get back to striking at distance but Sorsa won't allow it. #T1#
Sorsa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Naharis goes for a takedown attempt but Sorsa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Naharis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Repe Sorsa has been cut.
Naharis takes a swing at Sorsa's ribcage but misses.
Sorsa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Sorsa clinches with his opponent.
Naharis wants to break free but Sorsa has control.
Sorsa throws a head punch that misses.
Sorsa lands a body punch.
Sorsa misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sorsa.
Sorsa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sorsa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Naharis.
Sorsa working aggressively here.
Sorsa swings wildly with an uppercut but Naharis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sorsa can't find room to land a body shot as Naharis controls the action.
Sorsa has a couple of punches blocked by Naharis.
Sorsa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Naharis's efforts to push away.
Sorsa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sorsa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T3#
Sorsa misses with some punches.
Sorsa lands a nice shot to the body.
Sorsa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Naharis blocks a body shot from Sorsa.
Naharis has had enough of the clinch but Sorsa keeps him there for the moment.
Sorsa misses with a punch on the inside.
Sorsa digs a right hand into Naharis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Naharis's gas tank.
Sorsa stalls.
Sorsa lands a hook that snaps the head of Naharis backwards. #T4#
Sorsa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sorsa holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC2#
Sorsa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Naharis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sorsa.
Sorsa digs a good body shot into Naharis's ribs.#CL2#
Sorsa closes the distance and pushes Naharis back into the cage.
Sorsa misses with a punch to the body.
Sorsa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Naharis being controlled against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sorsa has Naharis pushed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Repe Sorsa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Repe Sorsa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sorsa swings for the body but Naharis moves out of range.
Sorsa scores with a hook to the body. Naharis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Naharis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Repe Sorsa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Naharis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sorsa under the eye.
Sorsa tries to clinch but Naharis moves out of range.
Sorsa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Naharis. Naharis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sorsa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Naharis.
Naharis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sorsa scores with a decent looking hook.
Naharis misses with a two punch combination.
Sorsa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Daario Naharis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sorsa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Naharis.
Naharis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sorsa was well out of range. Poor timing from Naharis.
Naharis throws a lazy uppercut
and Sorsa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sorsa dips to his left and cracks Naharis with an uppercut!
Sorsa cracks Naharis with a good jab.
Naharis takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Naharis throws an overhand right that lands on Sorsa's shoulder, as Sorsa tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Naharis looks for a takedown but Sorsa sprawls well.
Sorsa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Daario Naharis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Naharis does no damage.
Naharis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Naharis misses with a hook
and Sorsa counters with a two punch combo.
Sorsa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A swing and a miss from Naharis.
Naharis swats away the attempt to clinch by Sorsa.
Naharis lands a head shot.
Sorsa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Naharis loads up on a big right hand but Sorsa slips the punch.
Sorsa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Naharis.
Naharis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Naharis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sorsa counters with a straight right hand.
Repe Sorsa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#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!
Naharis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sorsa. Sorsa obviously looking to wear him down.
Naharis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Naharis throws a looping overhand right but Sorsa ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Naharis. Sorsa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sorsa lands a really nice looking cross but Naharis seems unphased.
Sorsa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sorsa works the jab nicely.
Naharis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Naharis throws a poor cross that misses
and Sorsa counters with a nice uppercut.
Sorsa lands a body shot.
Naharis drops his hands momentarily and Sorsa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Sorsa moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sorsa misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Naharis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Sorsa.
Naharis is trying to maintain a safe position but Sorsa gets an underhook and turns Naharis into the cage.
Naharis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sorsa lands with a short shot to the head.
Naharis is trying to break the clinch but Sorsa is controlling him.
Naharis is trying to break free.
Daario Naharis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Repe Sorsa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sorsa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Naharis after a bit of a struggle.
Naharis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sorsa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daario Naharis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sorsa working aggressively here.
Naharis is trying to force a seperation but Sorsa has the dominant position.
Sorsa tries a body shot but Naharis blocks it.
Sorsa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Naharis fights it off and pushes away nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Repe Sorsa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sorsa 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Repe Sorsa!
After the big win, Repe Sorsa made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Perkele! and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: AD421: The inverse
Date: Feb 22, 2017

#R1#
Naharis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gutz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Naharis.
Naharis doesn't manage to clinch there - Gutz circles away.
Gutz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Naharis.
Gutz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Naharis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gutz defends well and Naharis ends up having to push Gutz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gutz throws a body shot but no joy.
Daario Naharis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Gutz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Naharis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutz slips a jab and a cross from Naharis.
Naharis tries for a takedown but Gutz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Naharis misses with a takedown
and Gutz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cormac Gutz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daario Naharis.
Naharis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gutz checks it well. #T1#
Naharis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Naharis looks to move away, Gutz throws a big counter combo but Naharis just gets out of the way.
Naharis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gutz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Naharis's knee momentarily.
Naharis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gutz dodges the punch combination from Naharis.
Gutz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Naharis misses with a two punch combination.
Gutz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gutz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Naharis.
Gutz misses with a low kick.
Naharis lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A jab from Gutz misses.
Naharis defending well as Gutz loads up on a big left hand.
Gutz missing with a left hand there. Naharis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Naharis feints the counter takedown.
Cormac Gutz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Naharis misses the body punch
and Gutz counters with a right hand to the body.
Naharis ducks under a wild hook from Gutz.
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!
Naharis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Naharis's coach down at Winds of Winter was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Naharis's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A swing and a miss from Naharis.
Naharis feints a jab promting Gutz to slip. Naharis then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gutz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Naharis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gutz.
A head kick misses from Naharis.
Naharis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gutz defends it nicely.
Naharis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gutz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Naharis misses with a body punch
letting Gutz counter with a right hand.
Naharis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Naharis shoots for a double leg takedown but Gutz sprawls well. He's pushed Naharis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T3#
Naharis misses with a wild body shot.
Naharis wants to clinch up but Gutz keeps it at a distance.
Gutz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good leg kick by Gutz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Naharis wants to land a leg kick but Gutz is out of range.
Gutz lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gutz. Naharis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Naharis thows a leg kick but Gutz checks it
letting Gutz counter with a right hand.
Naharis avoids the body shot from Gutz.
Naharis looks to score with a jab to the body but Gutz is just out of range.
Gutz throws a quick counter kick to the body but Naharis avoids it.
Gutz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gutz lands a jab to the nose.
Gutz thuds a left hand into Naharis's body.
Gutz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naharis manages to avoid it.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gutz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gutz tests Naharis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Naharis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gutz.
A telegraphed right hand from Gutz misses the target.
Gutz throws a jab but it's blocked by Naharis.
Naharis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gutz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gutz blocks a head kick by Naharis.
Naharis shoots in looking for a takedown. Gutz tries to sprawl out of it but Naharis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gutz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Naharis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Naharis feints a jab promting Gutz to slip. Naharis then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gutz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cormac Gutz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Gutz misses with a jab to the body
and Naharis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gutz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Naharis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick from Naharis is predictable there
enabling Gutz to counter with a crisp jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Naharis might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gutz has got the better of the exchanges.
Gutz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Naharis.
Gutz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Naharis throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Gutz misses its target.
Gutz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Naharis!
Naharis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gutz avoids it really well and circles away.
Gutz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naharis checks a leg kick.
Naharis lands a head shot.
Naharis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gutz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cormac Gutz is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gutz just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Gutz looks to land a body kick but Naharis moved away.
Nice shot lands for Naharis.
Naharis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Naharis dives in and grabs Gutz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gutz pushes down on Naharis's head and hops out.
Naharis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gutz.
Naharis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Naharis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gutz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big left from Gutz misses.
Gutz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Gutz.
Naharis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gutz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gutz swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Naharis counters with a single leg into guard. Gutz didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naharis is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naharis won't allow Gutz to sweep him here. #T2#
Naharis trying to control but Gutz is working from the bottom.
Naharis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gutz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Naharis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Naharis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gutz controls the pace.
Gutz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Naharis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gutz is one step ahead there.
Naharis has control of Gutz's left arm, preventing Gutz from doing any damage.
Naharis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gutz is stalling in the full guard.
Naharis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gutz's guard. #REVB##T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Naharis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gutz keeping moving, preventing Naharis from controlling successfully.
Naharis postures up.
Naharis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Naharis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gutz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Naharis is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gutz keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Naharis gets the takedown into side control.
Naharis working away.
Naharis throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daario Naharis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gutz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Naharis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gutz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gutz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Gutz misses.
Naharis misses with a straight right.
Naharis lands a jab-cross combination.
Gutz throws a shot to the body.
Naharis lands with a straight right. Gutz didn't see that one coming.
Gutz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gutz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gutz throws a body punch but Naharis moves out of range.
Gutz misses with a head kick.
Naharis tries for a takedown but Gutz circles away easily
and Gutz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Naharis.#T1#
Gutz throws a series of punches but Naharis avoids them all with ease.
Naharis looks to land a combination but Gutz avoids it well.
Gutz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Naharis moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Gutz there.
A jab lands there for Gutz.
Naharis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Naharis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gutz moves away from the strike by Naharis.
Gutz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gutz misses the shot to the body.
Gutz throws a lazy uppercut
and Naharis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Naharis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gutz.
Naharis lands a head shot.#T2#
Naharis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naharis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gutz lands a jab.
Naharis tries to clinch but Gutz is having none of it.
Naharis throws an overhand right that lands on Gutz's shoulder, as Gutz tries to avoid the shot.
Gutz swings for the body but Naharis moves out of range.
Gutz throws a leg kick but Naharis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gutz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gutz throws the kick towards the body but Naharis avoids it.
Naharis throws a combination that misses
letting Gutz counter with a right hand.
Naharis takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Naharis fails with the takedown.
Gutz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cormac Gutz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daario Naharis.
Naharis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
A big left from Gutz misses.
Daario Naharis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Naharis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gutz circles away.
Gutz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gutz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Naharis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gutz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gutz misses with a punch on the inside.
Naharis is looking to break free of the clinch but Gutz has double underhooks.
Gutz misses with a punch on the inside.
Gutz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Naharis blocks an uppercut.
Gutz has Naharis pressed against the cage, preventing Naharis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Naharis blocking some punches. #T4#
Naharis can't break the clinch.
Naharis wants to take the fight to the mat but Gutz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gutz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gutz misses with some punches.
Gutz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Naharis.#TD2#
Naharis works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gutz wants to sweep here but Naharis controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gutz is adopting a defensive guard.
Naharis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Naharis trying to control the position from guard on top but Gutz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac Gutz!
A relieved looking Cormac Gutz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: AD408: The Best people
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Alvarez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Naharis has time to react.
Naharis misses with a takedown attempt - Alvarez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Naharis tries to score with a low kick but Alvarez moves his leg out of the way.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Naharis 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.
Naharis ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
Naharis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #TD2#
Naharis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Alvarez!
Alvarez tries to bench press Naharis off him but Naharis keeps the position.
Alvarez struggling a bit here.
Naharis throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Alvarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Naharis works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
An elbow from Naharis crashes against the mat.
Naharis misses with the ground and pound.#T1#
Naharis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvarez keeps working.
Naharis creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Alvarez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Alvarez is looking to regain half guard here but Naharis keeps moving and retains side control.
Naharis fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Alvarez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Alvarez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alvarez prevents Naharis from improving his position.
Naharis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Alvarez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Alvarez is pressing down on Naharis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Naharis is holding on for now.
Naharis holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #ES2#
Naharis pushes Alvarez off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
Naharis swinging wildly here.
Alvarez misses with a body shot.
Naharis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Naharis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naharis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alvarez is looking to counter punch.
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Naharis looks to land a combination but Alvarez avoids it well. #TD2#
Naharis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alvarez was covering up waiting for the punch and Naharis finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Naharis wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving. #SUB#
Alvarez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3##SUB#
Alvarez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Naharis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Alvarez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Naharis wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving. #SUB#
Alvarez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Naharis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Naharis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Alvarez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Naharis defends well.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Naharis from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Naharis throws a big right hand that misses.
Naharis throwing strikes from guard but Alvarez blocks nicely.
Naharis trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Alvarez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Naharis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Naharis is in close to Alvarez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Naharis wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Naharis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daario Naharis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Alvarez tries to score with a low kick but Naharis moves his leg out of the way.
Naharis throws a lazy uppercut
and Alvarez counters with a leg kick.
Naharis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alvarez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Naharis blocks a low kick nicely.
Naharis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alvarez throwing a counter right hand but Naharis manages to avoid it.
Naharis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvarez was well out of range. Poor timing from Naharis.
Alvarez throws a big counter combination but Naharis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Alvarez looks for the body kick but Naharis saw that one coming.
Naharis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alvarez defends it well.
Naharis swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naharis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Naharis throws a leg kick but Alvarez checks it.
Alvarez is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T1#
Naharis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Alvarez misses the target.
Naharis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Daario Naharis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Naharis is out of range.
Alvarez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Naharis misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Alvarez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Naharis.
Alvarez feints and then cracks Naharis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Naharis down.
Naharis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alvarez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvarez throws a low kick but Naharis avoids it.
Alvarez looks to land a left hand but Naharis moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Naharis throws an overhand right that lands on Alvarez's shoulder, as Alvarez tries to avoid the shot.
Alvarez tried to counter with a leg kick but Naharis avoided it.
A big left from Naharis misses.
Daario Naharis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Naharis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Naharis throws a jab when Alvarez was well out of range.
Alvarez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Naharis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Naharis has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alvarez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice takedown defense from Alvarez. No joy for Naharis on that attempt.
Naharis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alvarez pinned against the cage. Alvarez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Alvarez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Naharis in his tracks.
Naharis misses with an uppercut. Alvarez saw that one coming.
Naharis throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Naharis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Alvarez!
Alvarez regains half guard.
Alvarez wants to improve his position but Naharis is controlling well.
Alvarez trying to control from the bottom.
Naharis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Naharis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alvarez's head.
Alvarez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Naharis scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naharis passes to full mount! #T4#
Naharis scoring with strikes but Alvarez is staying in there.
Naharis landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez taking shots to the head.
Alvarez is desperately trying to improve his position but Naharis has a good base and remains in mount.
Alvarez is working hard here to advance position.
Naharis scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Alvarez?
Alvarez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Naharis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Alvarez tries to roll over but Naharis keeps him under control.
Alvarez has hold of Naharis's hands but Naharis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alvarez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Naharis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daario Naharis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Alvarez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Naharis misses with a series of wild punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Naharis or perhaps it was just good defense by Alvarez, which made it look bad.
Daario Naharis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Naharis slips a jab and a cross from Alvarez.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Alvarez.
Alvarez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Naharis. That did some damage!#TD2#
Naharis scores with a takedown into Alvarez's guard.
Naharis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alvarez's head.
Alvarez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Naharis is looking to work some ground and pound but Alvarez has wrist control.#T1#
Alvarez looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Alvarez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Naharis postures up.
Alvarez being controlled here, momentarily.
Naharis passes Alvarez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Naharis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Naharis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Alvarez looking for submissions off his back.
Naharis missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Alvarez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Carlo Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Naharis throwing shots but Alvarez is blocking nicely.
Alvarez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Naharis is controlling the pace.
Naharis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alvarez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alvarez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Naharis scores with a couple of nice shots.
Naharis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Alvarez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alvarez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Naharis.
Naharis trying to mount his opponent but Alvarez defends it. #T3#
Naharis trying to control from half guard but Alvarez is working away.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Alvarez is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Naharis lands a nice short elbow.
Alvarez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alvarez.
Naharis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Daario Naharis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Naharis wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving. #SUB#
Alvarez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Naharis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Naharis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Naharis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Daario Naharis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Naharis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Alvarez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Naharis is aware though and is defending well.
Alvarez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Naharis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Naharis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Alvarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Naharis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Naharis is in close to Alvarez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Naharis trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naharis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daario Naharis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Naharis 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daario Naharis!
Daario Naharis was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: AD401: Toadsworth Kinojii
Date: Dec 14, 2016

#R1#
Zoidberg's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ruutu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zoidberg scrambles back to his feet.
Ruutu throws a hook but Zoidberg avoids it easily.
Zoidberg lands with a straight right. Ruutu didn't see that one coming.
Ruutu thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Ruutu tries to sprawl but Zoidberg drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zoidberg connects with a nice short shot to Ruutu's temple.
Zoidberg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ruutu has his hands clasped together around Zoidberg's back. He's all about the action.
Zoidberg throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ruutu to regain full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Zoidberg working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Zoidberg lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zoidberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ruutu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zoidberg throws a big elbow that misses.
Ruutu keeping moving, preventing Zoidberg from controlling successfully.
Ruutu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zoidberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Ruutu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Zoidberg throwing strikes but missing.
Ruutu keeping moving, preventing Zoidberg from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zoidberg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ruutu keeping moving, preventing Zoidberg from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zoidberg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ruutu looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruutu, not yet.
Ruutu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zoidberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruutu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ruutu throws a sloppy head kick and Zoidberg moves out of range easily.
Ruutu throws an off balance right hand
and Zoidberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zoidberg dodges the punch combination from Ruutu.
Zoidberg moves in looking to clinch but Ruutu pushes him off.#TD2#
Zoidberg closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ruutu is looking for a sweep.
Ruutu defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zoidberg lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ruutu is being controlled here.
Zoidberg in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Zoidberg trying to control the action but Ruutu is working from the bottom.
Zoidberg in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T3#
Zoidberg controls the position.
Ruutu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Zoidberg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zoidberg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zoidberg winds up and cracks Ruutu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ruutu tries to roll over but Zoidberg keeps him under control.
Zoidberg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zoidberg 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.
Ruutu is refusing to be controlled, as Zoidberg sits in half guard.
Zoidberg winds up and cracks Ruutu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ruutu keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ruutu tries to roll over but Zoidberg keeps him under control.#T4#
Zoidberg wants to take a breather but Ruutu is having none of it.
Zoidberg lands strikes from half guard.
Zoidberg working the head and body with strikes.
Zoidberg lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zoidberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ruutu's head.
Zoidberg is taking a breather. Ruutu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ruutu is trying to get back to full guard.
Zoidberg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dr John Zoidberg dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Zoidberg looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ruutu!
Ruutu defending against the ground and pound.
An elbow from Zoidberg crashes against the mat.
Ruutu tries to buck Zoidberg off but Zoidberg is having none of it.
Zoidberg controls the position.
Zoidberg advances nicely into full mount.
Ruutu tries to hold on but Zoidberg pushes him away.
Zoidberg in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Zoidberg trying to control but Ruutu is having none of it.
Zoidberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoidberg is landing with some decent strikes but Ruutu is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Zoidberg dominating with strikes here.
Zoidberg scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ruutu? #T1#
Zoidberg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ruutu is looking to escape.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Zoidberg! Ruutu is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dr John Zoidberg!
A very excited looking Dr John Zoidberg 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.

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