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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Daniel Philips (ranked 2503 p4p, 3066 weight class) and Tanjiro Namikaze (ranked 186 p4p, 223 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Daniel Philips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tanjiro Namikaze!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Namikaze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daniel Philips fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Namikaze manages to avoid it.
Namikaze drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Daniel Philips defends it well.
Namikaze misses the shot to the body.
Namikaze misses with a body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Namikaze 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.
Namikaze has a takedown stuffed.
Namikaze comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Daniel Philips closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Namikaze is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniel Philips tries to pull guard but Namikaze won't allow it.
Daniel Philips keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Namikaze's efforts to push away.
Daniel Philips breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daniel Philips looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Namikaze loads up on a big right hand but Daniel Philips slips the punch.
Namikaze tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Daniel Philips swivels and escapes.
Namikaze misses with a takedown attempt - Daniel Philips sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Daniel Daniel Philips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tanjiro Namikaze.
Daniel Philips moves into the clinch.
Come on Namikaze - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Daniel Philips is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Namikaze to keep the fight standing.
Daniel Philips tries to pull guard but Namikaze forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Daniel Philips escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daniel Philips throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daniel Philips tries to clinch up.
Namikaze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daniel Philips.
Daniel Philips uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Namikaze.
Daniel Philips takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniel Philips breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Daniel Philips misses with a body shot.
Namikaze is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Daniel Philips throws a body punch but Namikaze moves out of range.
Namikaze is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Namikaze is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Daniel Philips rather than just go for the knockout.
Daniel Philips tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And Namikaze tries to counter it with a takedown but Daniel Philips pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Daniel Philips forces Namikaze back against the cage and clinches.
Namikaze is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Daniel Philips can't fight it off and eventually Namikaze manages to take the fight to the floor. Daniel Philips looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Namikaze avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Namikaze makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Namikaze in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Namikaze postures up.
Daniel Philips throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Namikaze sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Namikaze trying to control the position from guard on top but Daniel Philips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Namikaze is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like Namikaze might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Daniel Philips is trying to keep Namikaze in close.
Namikaze has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Namikaze trying to control the position from guard on top but Daniel Philips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daniel Philips is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Namikaze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daniel Philips is keeping the position for now.
Daniel Philips is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Namikaze postures up in Daniel Philips's guard and throws a big left but Daniel Philips blocks it.
Namikaze is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Namikaze scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Namikaze showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Namikaze throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Namikaze avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Namikaze controls from within his opponent's guard.
Namikaze passes Daniel Philips's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Daniel Philips has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Namikaze is working away from the top position though.
Namikaze wants to take a breather but Daniel Philips is having none of it.
Namikaze seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Daniel Philips looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Daniel Philips is looking to control Namikaze's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Daniel Philips avoid being mounted?
Daniel Philips looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Namikaze wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daniel Philips keeps working.
Daniel Philips trying to hold on to Namikaze's head to control him but Namikaze postures up.
Namikaze keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Daniel Philips actively working from the bottom here.
Daniel Philips taking some punishment here, with Namikaze in his half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Daniel Philips wants to control but Namikaze is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Daniel Philips wants to get back to full guard.
Namikaze is looking to take a break and control but Daniel Philips is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Namikaze sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Daniel Philips wants to control but Namikaze is keeping busy.
Namikaze performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Namikaze frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Daniel Philips is looking to get to half guard.
Daniel Philips definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Daniel Philips tries to lock up and control but Namikaze gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Namikaze takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Daniel Philips is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Namikaze controlling from mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Daniel Philips tries to hold on but Namikaze pushes him away.
Namikaze is landing with some decent strikes but Daniel Philips is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Namikaze trying to control but Daniel Philips is having none of it.
Namikaze working for a guillotine from mount but Daniel Philips is in no mood to give up.
Namikaze controlling his opponent.
Daniel Philips is squirming around, avoiding Namikaze's attempts to control the action.
Daniel Philips tries to lock up and control but Namikaze gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Namikaze looking to control and managing it successfully.
Daniel Philips tries to hold on but Namikaze pushes him away.
Namikaze can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Daniel Philips is looking to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Daniel Philips tries to lock up and control but Namikaze gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Namikaze takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Daniel Philips controls the position.
Daniel Philips is desperately trying to improve his position but Namikaze has a good base and remains in mount.
Daniel Philips is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Namikaze trying to control but Daniel Philips is having none of it.
Daniel Philips wants to control but Namikaze is having none of it.
Namikaze controlling his opponent.
Daniel Philips tries to hold on but Namikaze pushes him away.
Daniel Philips is wriggling around trying to escape.
Namikaze controlling the pace for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Namikaze has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Daniel Philips keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Daniel Philips wants to hold on but Namikaze pushes him away.
Namikaze controlling from mount.
Daniel Philips wants to hold on but Namikaze pushes him away.
Daniel Philips is wriggling around trying to escape.
Namikaze controlling from the full mount.
Daniel Philips wants to hold on but Namikaze pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Namikaze landing punches.
Daniel Philips is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Namikaze controlling his opponent.
Namikaze wants to control the pace but Daniel Philips is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tanjiro Namikaze dominated that round.
That's time! Daniel Philips's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Daniel Philips lands a nice looking body shot.
Daniel Philips clinches.
Daniel Philips breaks from the clinch.
Daniel Philips scores with a shot to the body.
Namikaze swats away the attempt to clinch by Daniel Philips.
Namikaze tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Daniel Philips swivels and escapes.
Daniel Philips moves to clinch but Namikaze breaks away
and Namikaze counters with a shoot takedown. Daniel Philips fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namikaze wants to control from the top but Daniel Philips keeps moving.
Daniel Philips is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Daniel Philips controls Namikaze momentarily but Namikaze frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniel Philips can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Namikaze controls the pace.
Namikaze trying to control the position from guard on top but Daniel Philips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Namikaze slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daniel Philips is trying to keep Namikaze in close.
Daniel Philips throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Daniel Philips keeping full guard, as Namikaze tries to pass.
Namikaze wants to control from the top but Daniel Philips keeps moving.
Daniel Philips is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Namikaze is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Daniel Philips is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Namikaze defends well.
Namikaze is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Namikaze with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Namikaze advances to half guard.
Namikaze is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Namikaze is thwarting Daniel Philips's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Namikaze is trying to control. Daniel Philips wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Daniel Philips looking for submissions off his back.
Namikaze scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Namikaze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Namikaze is controlling the pace.
Daniel Philips is staying active underneath Namikaze, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Namikaze is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Namikaze 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.
Namikaze seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Daniel Philips does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Daniel Philips actively working from the bottom here.
Namikaze seems to be looking for submissions.
Daniel Philips wants to control but Namikaze is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Daniel Philips taking some punishment here, with Namikaze in his half guard.
Namikaze wants to control but Daniel Philips is keeping him busy.
Daniel Philips desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Namikaze seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Daniel Philips does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Daniel Philips makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Daniel Philips.
Namikaze controlling from the top position.
Daniel Philips wants to control the position but Namikaze says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Daniel Philips wants to control but Namikaze is keeping busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Namikaze performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Daniel Philips looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Daniel Philips is trying is best to control the position here.
Still in half guard, Namikaze seems content to control.
Daniel Philips is not content to let Namikaze control the position.
Daniel Philips is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Namikaze is tapping! Great win for Daniel Philips!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Daniel Daniel Philips!
Daniel Daniel Philips seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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