Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 104
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Clinton swings for the body but Namikaze moves out of range.
Namikaze changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Clinton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Namikaze momentarily.
Namikaze fails with a takedown attempt.
Clinton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Namikaze. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namikaze slips a straight right by Clinton.
Namikaze with the counter takedown but Clinton avoids it easily.#T1#
Namikaze shoots in for a takedown but Clinton shows good takedown defense.
That kick from Clinton tenderised Namikaze's leg. Namikaze is trying to keep his angry face on.
Clinton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Clinton.
A big right from Clinton misses.
Namikaze changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd cheers as Clinton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Namikaze doesn't seem phased though.
Namikaze tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clinton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Namikaze somewhat.
Lucas Clinton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tanjiro Namikaze.#T2#
Namikaze throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clinton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Clinton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Namikaze defending well as Clinton loads up on a big left hand.
Namikaze feints the counter takedown.
Clinton throws a leg kick but Namikaze sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Namikaze wants to counter the offense by Clinton and move into the clinch position.
A low kick from Clinton is predictable there #TD2#
and Namikaze counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Namikaze.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Namikaze controlling from the top position.
Namikaze pushing down on Clinton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Namikaze wants to take a breather but Clinton is having none of it.
Clinton trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Clinton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clinton manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3#
Namikaze tries to pass the half guard into mount. Clinton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Clinton trying to hold on to Namikaze's head to control him but Namikaze postures up.
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. Namikaze connects with a nice short shot to Clinton's temple.
Namikaze sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Clinton defending well though. #SUB#
Clinton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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. Namikaze connects with a nice short shot to Clinton's temple.
Namikaze throwing shots but Clinton is blocking nicely.
Clinton is trying to maintain the position but Namikaze is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Clinton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Clinton trying to control here.
Namikaze thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Namikaze looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Namikaze wants to take a breather but Clinton is having none of it.
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 is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Namikaze seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Clinton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Namikaze pulls his head out easily. #T5#
Namikaze looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Clinton trying to hold on to Namikaze's head to control him but Namikaze postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Namikaze lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Namikaze.
Namikaze is keen to just control but Clinton is a slippery customer.
Clinton wants to control but Namikaze is keeping busy. #SUB#
Clinton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Clinton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Namikaze scores with a couple of nice shots.
Namikaze trying to pass the guard but Clinton defending well. #SUB2#
Namikaze wants to work for an arm triangle but Clinton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T6#
Namikaze wants to advance to full mount but Clinton doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Namikaze with a flurry of punches that miss.
Namikaze distracts Clinton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Clinton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Namikaze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Namikaze working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Clinton is looking for a triangle here but Namikaze uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Namikaze trying to control the action but Clinton is working from the bottom. #T7#
Namikaze scoring with punches and elbows.
Clinton gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Namikaze scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Clinton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Namikaze pulls his head out easily.
Namikaze throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Clinton on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Clinton trying to control but Namikaze postures up.
Namikaze is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T8#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Namikaze trying to control from half guard but Clinton is working away.
Namikaze lands strikes from half guard.
Namikaze looks to land a strike but Clinton avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Namikaze trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Namikaze scoring with some ground and pound.
Namikaze with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Namikaze is looking to work some ground and pound but Clinton has wrist control.
Clinton is trying to control the position but Namikaze postures up.
Namikaze advances position into side control!
Clinton can't do much from the bottom here. #T9#
Clinton tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Namikaze is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Clinton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Clinton takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Namikaze throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Namikaze working the ground and pound.
Namikaze scores with punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tanjiro Namikaze 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#
Clinton lands a head kick! #CUT#It looks like Tanjiro Namikaze has been cut.
Clinton dips to his left and cracks Namikaze with an uppercut!#ROC#Namikaze is rocked!
Clinton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Namikaze is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Namikaze will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Clinton lands with an uppercut that bounces Namikaze off the cage and back into range.
Namikaze is still on wobbly legs! Can Clinton finish him?
Clinton throws a head kick that misses.
Namikaze drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Clinton defends it well.
Clinton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Clinton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Namikaze gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Clinton gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Namikaze is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas Clinton!
During a confident post fight interview, Lucas Clinton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TOF 96
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Namikaze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keys throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Keys as he connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Tanjiro Namikaze has been cut.
A head kick from Keys lands but Namikaze takes it in his stride. #ROC#Namikaze is rocked!
Nice takedown defense from Keys. No joy for Namikaze on that attempt.
Namikaze is still on wobbly legs! Can Keys finish him?#TD2#
Namikaze closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Keys's guard.
Keys knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Namikaze on the ground.
Namikaze with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Namikaze is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Keys is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Keys has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Namikaze seems to have recovered his senses.
Namikaze looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Keys trying to control but Namikaze is working from the bottom.
Namikaze seems keen to control Keys's posture.
Namikaze is continuing to stall.#T1#
Keys trying to control the position from guard on top but Namikaze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Namikaze looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Namikaze trying to control the position here.
Namikaze looking for a sweep. Not yet Namikaze, not yet.
Keys controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Namikaze is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Namikaze's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Namikaze swings for the body but Keys moves out of range.
Keys throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Namikaze on the side of the head.
Isaac Keys seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Keys has knocked Namikaze down with a huge combo! Keys steps away and waves a wobbly Namikaze back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Keys uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Namikaze.
Keys fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Namikaze manages to avoid it.
Namikaze scores with a punch to the head.
Namikaze shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Keys pinned against the cage. Keys gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Keys throws a jab but it's blocked by Namikaze.
Keys lands a jab to Namikaze's midsection.
Keys swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Namikaze feints the counter takedown.
Keys is looking to clinch.
Keys is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Namikaze.
Namikaze tries to counter with a clinch but Keys shakes him off and moves away.
Keys tries to clinch up but Namikaze circles away and keeps his distance.
Namikaze misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Isaac Keys has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tanjiro Namikaze.
The fighters circling - Keys throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Namikaze with the counter takedown but Keys avoids it easily.
Namikaze fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab, jab by Namikaze - just one landing.
Namikaze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keys was well out of range. Poor timing from Namikaze.
A counter left hand to the body from Keys misses its target.#T4#
Namikaze slips under a jab.
Keys pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Namikaze shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Namikaze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keys was well out of range. Poor timing from Namikaze.
Isaac Keys is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keys misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Namikaze counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Namikaze sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Keys defending well though.
Namikaze passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Keys!
Namikaze breaks from Keys's wrist control and lands an elbow.
A nice elbow there by Namikaze.#T5#
Namikaze raining down shots from the mount!
Namikaze with shots to the head and body - Keys looks very uncomfortable down there.
Keys manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Namikaze takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Keys gets back to full guard.
Namikaze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Keys working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Namikaze. #T6#
Keys has momentary wrist control but Namikaze slips an elbow through the middle.
Keys working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Namikaze.
Keys looking for a sweep. Not yet Keys, not yet.
Keys definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Namikaze loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Namikaze loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Namikaze looking to pass the guard.
Namikaze being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Namikaze is looking to work some ground and pound but Keys has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T7#
Namikaze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keys manages to avoid it.
Namikaze misses with a straight left.
Keys tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Keys bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Keys throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Namikaze with the counter takedown but Keys avoids it easily.
Namikaze's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Keys connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Namikaze scrambles back to his feet.
Namikaze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keys.
Keys on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Keys moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Keys instigates a clinch. #T8#
Namikaze is trying to maintain a safe position but Keys gets an underhook and turns Namikaze into the cage.
Keys gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Namikaze tries for a takedown. No joy.
Keys lands with a short shot to the head.
Namikaze leaning against his opponent.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Namikaze tries to score a body lock takedown but Keys shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Keys throws a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Namikaze takes a knee to the side of the body.
Keys lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Namikaze looking to stall.
Namikaze has Keys pushed against the cage.
Namikaze has Keys pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Keys manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T9#
Keys scores with a shot to the side of Namikaze's head.
Namikaze tries for a takedown. No joy.
Namikaze trying to stall but Keys improves his position.
Keys is working Namikaze over against the cage.
Namikaze wants a takedown.
Namikaze is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Keys pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Keys.
Keys keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Namikaze's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Namikaze has picked Keys up - he's going for a ride! Namikaze dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Namikaze looks winded!
Namikaze thows a huge punch but Keys dodges it nicely.
Namikaze stops Keys from getting back to his feet.
Keys trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Namikaze manages to pass to mount!
Namikaze looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Keys dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tanjiro Namikaze's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Keys scores with a punch to the head.
Namikaze throws a hook but Keys avoids it easily.
Keys is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Keys scores with a jab.
Keys moves in looking to clinch but Namikaze pushes him off.
Namikaze tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Keys is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Namikaze can do to turn this around?
Keys misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Namikaze jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Namikaze gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Namikaze showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Keys.
Isaac Keys is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BOOM! Keys lands a beautiful left hook that drops Namikaze. Namikaze tries to recover but Keys is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Namikaze lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaac Keys!
Isaac Keys 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.

Event: TOF 87
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
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.#CL#
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.#BC#
Daniel Philips breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daniel Philips looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
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.#CL#
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.#BC#
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.#CL#
Daniel Philips takes the fight into the clinch. #T2##BC#
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.#CL#
Daniel Philips forces Namikaze back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
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.#SUB#
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. #SUB#
Daniel Philips throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Namikaze sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
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. #SUB#
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.#T4#
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. #SUB#
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. #T5##SUB#
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?#SUB#
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.#SUB#
Daniel Philips actively working from the bottom here.
Daniel Philips taking some punishment here, with Namikaze in his half guard. #T6#
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. #T7#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T8#
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. #T9#
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.#R2#
Daniel Philips lands a nice looking body shot. #CL#
Daniel Philips clinches. #BC#
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 #TD2#
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. #SUB#
Daniel Philips is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Daniel Philips controls Namikaze momentarily but Namikaze frees himself. #T1#
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. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
Daniel Philips is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
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. #SUB#
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.#T3#
Namikaze is trying to control. Daniel Philips wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
Daniel Philips actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Namikaze seems to be looking for submissions.
Daniel Philips wants to control but Namikaze is keeping busy. #T4#
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. #T5#
Namikaze performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
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.#SUB#
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.

Event: TOF 78
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Namikaze shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Faith as he avoids it easily.
Faith tries to clinch up.
Namikaze attempts a counter takedown but Faith avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Faith instigates a clinch.
Namikaze is trying to break the clinch but Faith is controlling him.
Namikaze wants to stall.
Namikaze stalling against the cage.
Namikaze is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Faith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Namikaze backwards.
A short left from Faith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namikaze looking to slow down the pace here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tanjiro Namikaze.
Faith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Faith scores with a jab.#T1#
Faith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Faith misses with a body shot.
Faith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Namikaze on the side of the head.
Faith misses with a double jab.
Faith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Namikaze was well out of range. Poor timing from Faith.
Faith ducks right into an uppercut from Namikaze.
Namikaze looks to throw the jab but Faith is out of range.
Faith lands with a cross. #TD#
Namikaze scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Faith tries to get to full guard but Namikaze has control of the leg.
Namikaze seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faith controlling the position for now.#T2#
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. Namikaze connects with a nice short shot to Faith's temple.
Namikaze working over Faith with some ground and pound. Faith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Namikaze tries to pass the half guard into mount. Faith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Faith wants to control but Namikaze is keeping busy.
Namikaze slips a nice elbow through Faith's hands, connecting with Faith's forehead.
Faith trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
Faith taking some punishment here, with Namikaze in his half guard.
Faith felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Faith trying to control here.
Namikaze wants to pass the guard but Faith is defending well.
Faith has hold of Namikaze's hands but Namikaze slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Namikaze is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Faith has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Namikaze is in a lot of trouble! Faith is straining to finish and he's done it! Namikaze taps out! Amazing!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jarron Faith!
Jarron Faith thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TOF 69
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1##TD#
Namikaze shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Namikaze 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. #SUB#
Namikaze drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Uzumaki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Namikaze has Uzumaki in his guard.#REVB#
Namikaze wants to sweep but no luck.
Namikaze is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Namikaze manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Uzumaki manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Namikaze content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namikaze passes Uzumaki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Namikaze looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Uzumaki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Namikaze trying to control from Uzumaki's half guard. Uzumaki has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T1#
Uzumaki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Namikaze sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Namikaze throws a big elbow that misses.
Namikaze with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Namikaze wants to control from the top but Uzumaki keeps moving.
Namikaze stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uzumaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Namikaze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Namikaze throws an elbow that misses. Uzumaki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Namikaze's guard. Nice move by Uzumaki!#REVB#
Namikaze keeping moving, preventing Uzumaki from controlling successfully.
Namikaze is pulling down on Uzumaki's head. It's preventing any offense from Uzumaki, at least for the moment.#T2#
Uzumaki stopping the sweep attempt from Namikaze.
Namikaze seems keen to control Uzumaki's posture.
Namikaze'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.#T3#
Namikaze lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Namikaze preventing the sweep.
Namikaze is working Uzumaki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Namikaze with a flurry of punches that miss.
Namikaze is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Namikaze trying to control but Uzumaki is working from the bottom.
Namikaze is pushing down on Uzumaki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Uzumaki is fighting to maintain full guard but Namikaze has managed to sneak the leg through.
Namikaze passes the guard and advances to mount!
Namikaze dominating with strikes here.
Namikaze lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T4#
Uzumaki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Namikaze with the ground and pound from mount.
Namikaze sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Uzumaki can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Namikaze is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Uzumaki is surviving well by controlling Namikaze's body position as best he can.
Uzumaki is trying desperately to improve position.
Namikaze dominating with strikes here.
Uzumaki gets back to half guard.
Namikaze is trying to control. Uzumaki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Namikaze winds up and cracks Uzumaki with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T5#
Uzumaki taking some punishment here, with Namikaze in his half guard.
Namikaze not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Namikaze controlling the pace.
Uzumaki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Namikaze.
Namikaze 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.
Uzumaki is not content to let Namikaze control the position.#SUB#
Namikaze is working for a kimura but Uzumaki is defending it quite comfortably.
Namikaze with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Namikaze is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Uzumaki wants to control but Namikaze is keeping busy. #T6#
Namikaze trying to mount his opponent but Uzumaki defends it.
Namikaze passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Uzumaki!
Namikaze wants to control the pace but Uzumaki is squirming around nicely.
Namikaze lands with some strikes.
Namikaze working Uzumaki over with strikes here.
Namikaze working the ground and pound effectively. #T7#
Namikaze can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Uzumaki is looking to escape.
Namikaze looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Uzumaki is bucking up trying to escape but Namikaze cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Namikaze in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #ROC#Uzumaki is rocked!
Namikaze lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Uzumaki hang on?
Uzumaki is still in real trouble! Can Namikaze finish him?#SUB#
Namikaze has isolated one of Uzumaki's arms. Uzumaki looking to fight him off but Namikaze twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tanjiro Namikaze!
Our winner, Tanjiro Namikaze, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TOF 61
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Jackman leaves Namikaze with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackman throws a hook but Namikaze blocks it.#TD#
Namikaze dives in and scores a takedown into Jackman's guard.#SUB2#
Jackman is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Jackman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Namikaze throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namikaze stands and throws Jackman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jackman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Namikaze winds up and cracks Jackman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Namikaze seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Jackman is defending against the submission attempts here by Namikaze.
Namikaze lands with a punch from half guard.
Namikaze winds up and cracks Jackman with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Jackman actively working from the bottom here.
Jackman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackman.#T2##SUB2#
Jackman isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Namikaze stacks Jackman on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Namikaze!
Jackman is trying to improve his position.
Jackman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jackman manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Jackman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Namikaze is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB2#
Jackman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Namikaze defends it easily.#SUB2#
Jackman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Namikaze defends well.
Namikaze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Namikaze trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Namikaze lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackman wants to sweep here but Namikaze controlling him for the moment.
Namikaze has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jackman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Namikaze is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Namikaze slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Namikaze will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jackman tries to improve position but can't.
Namikaze working the head and body with strikes. #T5#
Jackman is looking for a sweep.
Jackman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Namikaze off and has taken his back!
Jackman has the hooks in. Namikaze is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Jackman is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jackman controlling well, preventing Namikaze from escaping the position.
Namikaze trying to control the hands but Jackman breaks the grip.
Jackman lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Jackman is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Namikaze up.
Namikaze looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Namikaze turns into Jackman and is now in his guard. #T6#
Jackman looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Namikaze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Namikaze trying to control but Jackman is working from the bottom.
Jackman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Namikaze's guard. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackman trying to control but Namikaze is working from the bottom.
Namikaze wants to sweep but no luck.
Namikaze is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Jackman scoring with punches to the head and body.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Namikaze is on top in guard. #REVR#
Jackman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Jackman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Namikaze looking to pass the guard.
Namikaze slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T8#
Jackman prevents Namikaze from improving position.
Namikaze gets to mount! Jackman was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Jackman is trying to escape the mount.
Jackman tries to hold on but Namikaze postures up.
Jackman working to try and regain half guard. #T9#
Jackman tries to hold on but Namikaze postures up.
Namikaze landing strikes from the mount and Jackman is in trouble!
Jackman tries to reverse the position but Namikaze maintains control.
Jackman tries to lock up and control but Namikaze gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Namikaze can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jackman is looking to escape.
Namikaze with the ground and pound from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tanjiro Namikaze dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Namikaze on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Namikaze tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackman defends well and Namikaze ends up having to push Jackman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Jackman as the two fighters clinch.
Namikaze stops a takedown attempt from Jackman.
Jackman tries to throw a body punch but Namikaze avoids it by throwing Jackman back against the cage.
Jackman gets through Namikaze's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackman lands an uppercut.
Jackman lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Jackman as the two fighters clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jackman's coach down at Temple of Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jackman's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Namikaze wants to take the fight to the mat but Jackman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namikaze has Jackman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanjiro Namikaze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackman lands with a short shot to the head.
Namikaze is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jackman is defending well.#TD2#
Jackman tightens his grip and picks Namikaze up, before dumping him to the ground. Namikaze manages to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Namikaze wants to sweep here but Jackman controlling him for the moment.
Jackman postures up. #T1#
Jackman won't allow Namikaze to sweep him here.
Namikaze trying to control the position here.
Namikaze keeping moving, preventing Jackman from controlling successfully.
Jackman won't allow Namikaze to sweep him here.
Namikaze is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Namikaze has Jackman pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jackman trying to control the position from guard on top but Namikaze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Namikaze fails with the takedown
and Jackman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Namikaze misses with a takedown attempt - Jackman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Namikaze circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Namikaze slips under a jab from Jackman.
Namikaze tries to counter with a takedown but Jackman is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Namikaze closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jackman to the mat! Jackman manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Jackman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Namikaze doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Namikaze manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Namikaze throws a strike but Jackman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3#
Namikaze controlling Jackman's posture.
Namikaze is trying to keep Jackman in close.
Jackman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Namikaze looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackman is one step ahead there.
Namikaze bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackman's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Jackman is looking to cinch up a triangle. Namikaze throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Jackman's body to avoid the submission. Jackman has instead reached around Namikaze's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Jackman arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jimmy Jackman!
An out of breath Jimmy Jackman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CFC 603
Date: Nov 03, 2023

#R1##TD#
Namikaze shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gracie napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Namikaze controlling the position from side mount.
Namikaze will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing that Namikaze has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Namikaze just content to control the position.
Gracie tries to bench press Namikaze off him but Namikaze keeps the position.
Namikaze takes a little break here. Gracie wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gracie struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namikaze takes a little break here. Gracie wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Namikaze controls the position. #T1##SUB#
Namikaze looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gracie is letting Namikaze control him for a moment.
Namikaze working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Namikaze remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is not content to let Namikaze control the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Namikaze is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Namikaze wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Namikaze trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Namikaze content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie is not content to let Namikaze control the position. #T3#
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Namikaze wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Namikaze goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gracie rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Namikaze's guard! Nice work there by Gracie!
Namikaze is adopting a defensive guard.
Namikaze wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie trying to control but Namikaze is working from the bottom.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Namikaze's guard.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Namikaze is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Namikaze is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Gracie is thwarting Namikaze's attempts to control the position.
Namikaze is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie is trying to control. Namikaze wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Namikaze is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Namikaze controlling the position for now.
Gracie is thwarting Namikaze's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Namikaze is defending well.
Namikaze keeping hold of Gracie's head, controlling as best he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tanjiro Namikaze dominated that round.
That's time! Namikaze's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Namikaze dives in and scores a takedown into Gracie's guard.
Namikaze 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.
Namikaze stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Namikaze wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Namikaze content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.#T1#
Gracie is pulling down on Namikaze's head. It's preventing any offense from Namikaze, at least for the moment.
Namikaze chips away with some ground and pound.
Namikaze looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Namikaze defends easily.
Namikaze engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
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.
Namikaze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Namikaze wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Namikaze pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracie controls Namikaze momentarily but Namikaze frees himself.
Namikaze has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Namikaze avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Namikaze defends it easily.#T3#
Namikaze showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Namikaze seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gracie for as long as he can get away with.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Namikaze defends well.
Gracie looking to control.
Namikaze stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Namikaze postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD#
Namikaze 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.#SUB2#
Gracie working for a triangle but Namikaze defends it easily.
Namikaze showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Namikaze is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tanjiro Namikaze dominated that second round.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Namikaze shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Namikaze showed some decent athleticism there.
Namikaze controlling the pace.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namikaze is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Namikaze looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Namikaze trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Namikaze is taking a breather. Gracie 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.#T1#
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Namikaze looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Gracie has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Namikaze should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gracie has tightened it up now! Namikaze should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Robert Gracie!
During a confident post fight interview, Robert Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Lewis throws a head kick but Namikaze moves out of range.
Namikaze defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lewis.#TD#
Namikaze shoots in and bounces Lewis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Namikaze looking to pass the guard.
Namikaze trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Namikaze engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Namikaze's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lewis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Namikaze stands up over Lewis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Namikaze makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lewis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Namikaze has passed into side control.
Namikaze working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Namikaze tries to advance to mount but Lewis denies him.
Namikaze controlling the position.
Namikaze wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lewis keeps working.
Namikaze has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lewis!
Lewis is bucking up trying to escape but Namikaze cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lewis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Namikaze lands a heavy elbow. #T2#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Namikaze cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lewis is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Namikaze lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC#Lewis is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Namikaze controlling from the full mount.
Namikaze looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Namikaze landing shots from mount.
Lewis is still in real trouble! Can Namikaze finish him?
Namikaze lands with some strikes.
Namikaze lands a heavy elbow.
Namikaze postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Lewis bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Namikaze and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tanjiro Namikaze!
Tanjiro Namikaze seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MMAHKI 64
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
Kim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Namikaze moves away.#TD2#
Namikaze 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Kim'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.
Namikaze sitting in guard here, content to control.
Namikaze with a flurry of punches that miss.
Namikaze working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Namikaze trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Namikaze working some strikes from top position.
Namikaze throws a big right hand that misses.
Namikaze trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kim working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Namikaze.
Namikaze stays in close to Kim's body and controls the position.
Kim lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Namikaze looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kim is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Namikaze is on top in guard. #REVB#
Namikaze missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Namikaze throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Namikaze working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Namikaze is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Namikaze sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Namikaze throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Namikaze not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Namikaze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Namikaze won't allow Kim to sweep him here.
Namikaze trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Namikaze loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Namikaze is looking to work some ground and pound but Kim has wrist control.
Kim utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kim avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Namikaze trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Namikaze or perhaps it was just good defense by Kim, which made it look bad.
It looked like Kim wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Namikaze bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kim is letting Namikaze control him for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Namikaze in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kim regains half guard there - taking advantage of Namikaze's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Namikaze is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Namikaze scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Namikaze not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Namikaze lands strikes from half guard.
Namikaze wants to pass to mount but Kim is defending the position.
Namikaze throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kim manages to get to full guard.
Namikaze missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kim being controlled here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tanjiro Namikaze dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Namikaze drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kim working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Namikaze.
Namikaze throws an elbow that misses. Kim uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Namikaze's guard. Nice move by Kim!#REVR#
Kim preventing the sweep.
Namikaze is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namikaze lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Namikaze in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Namikaze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Namikaze is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Namikaze wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Namikaze is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Namikaze working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Namikaze scoring with punches to the head and body.
Namikaze missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Namikaze scoring with punches to the head and body.
Namikaze working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Namikaze scoring with punches to the head and body.
Namikaze looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Namikaze loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Namikaze throwing strikes but missing.
Namikaze throws a big elbow that misses.
Namikaze trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Namikaze makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Namikaze postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3##SUB2#
Namikaze has gone for a leg lock! Kim slips out almost immediately though and dives into Namikaze's guard.#REVR#
Namikaze is pulling down on Kim's head. It's preventing any offense from Kim, at least for the moment.
Kim preventing the sweep.
Namikaze wants to hit a sweep here but Kim passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Namikaze there!
Namikaze wants to control but Kim is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Namikaze tries to reverse the position but Kim maintains control.#T4#
Kim sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Namikaze is wriggling around trying to escape.
Namikaze swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Tanjiro Namikaze has got the better of the ground game so far.
Namikaze is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kim trying to control but Namikaze is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Namikaze can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tanjiro Namikaze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Namikaze avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Namikaze ducks under a wild hook from Kim.
Namikaze is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kim sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Namikaze shoots in and drives through. Kim sprawls well.
Namikaze blocks a jab.#TD2#
Namikaze fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kim sprawls well initially but Namikaze persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Namikaze is nestled in close to Kim, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Namikaze missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Namikaze prevents Kim from improving his position.
Namikaze wants to pass the guard but Kim is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namikaze throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kim regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Namikaze working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Namikaze postures up and lands a big shot to Kim's brow.
Kim bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Namikaze's guard. #REVR#
Kim preventing the sweep.
Namikaze tries to strike from the bottom.
Kim stopping the sweep attempt from Namikaze.
Kim not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Namikaze is pulling down on Kim's head. It's preventing any offense from Kim, at least for the moment.
Namikaze looking for a sweep. Not yet Namikaze, not yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Namikaze can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Namikaze is on top in guard. #REVB#
Namikaze trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Namikaze throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kim works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Namikaze throws a strike but Kim rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Namikaze wants to sweep but no luck.
Namikaze bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kim's guard. #REVB##T3#
Namikaze's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Namikaze has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Namikaze from controlling successfully.
Kim 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.
Namikaze throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kim works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Namikaze tries to free his leg and advance position but Kim is retaining full guard.
Dan Kim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Namikaze controls from within his opponent's guard.
Namikaze content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kim working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Namikaze.
Kim is trying to keep Namikaze in close.
Namikaze with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kim utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Namikaze landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Namikaze lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tanjiro Namikaze is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Namikaze showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tanjiro Namikaze comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Namikaze winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tanjiro Namikaze!
After winning the bout, Tanjiro Namikaze thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: MMAHKI 58
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Peziev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Peziev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Namikaze, pushing him back against the cage.
Peziev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Namikaze gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Namikaze has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Peziev after a bit of a struggle.
Peziev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Namikaze gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tanjiro Namikaze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafa Peziev.
Namikaze is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Peziev pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Peziev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Namikaze pulls his leg out and moves away.
Namikaze closes this distance looking for a takedown but Peziev circles away.
Namikaze goes for a double leg but Peziev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Peziev continues to drive forward.
Peziev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namikaze is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Peziev is defending well.
Peziev misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Peziev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Peziev.
Namikaze is looking to counter the offense by Peziev and move into the clinch.
Peziev has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Peziev tries to clinch #TD#
and Namikaze counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Namikaze looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Peziev is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Namikaze lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Namikaze is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Namikaze tries to pass the half guard into mount. Peziev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Peziev wants to get back to his feet.
Namikaze is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Peziev wants to improve his position but Namikaze is controlling well.
Peziev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Peziev.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Namikaze postures up and lands a big shot to Peziev's brow. #SUB2#
Peziev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2##SUB2#
Peziev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Namikaze wants to control from the top but Peziev keeps moving.
Namikaze postures up and lands a big shot to Peziev's brow.
Namikaze passes Peziev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Namikaze winds up and cracks Peziev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Namikaze slips a nice elbow through Peziev's hands, connecting with Peziev's forehead.#SUB2#
Peziev actively working from the bottom here.
Namikaze looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Namikaze wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peziev keeps working.
Namikaze moves into full mount! Peziev won't be happy about that!
Peziev regains half guard.
Namikaze is looking to advance position but Peziev won't allow it. #T3##SUB2#
Peziev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Namikaze is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Peziev tries to kick Namikaze off but Namikaze keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Namikaze scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Peziev taking some punishment here, with Namikaze in his half guard.
Namikaze landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Namikaze lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Namikaze working over Peziev with some ground and pound. Peziev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Peziev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Peziev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Namikaze pulls his head out easily.
Peziev has hold of Namikaze's hands but Namikaze slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Namikaze knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Peziev on the ground.
Peziev taking some punishment here, with Namikaze in his half guard.
We've been informed that Peziev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Namikaze tries to pass the half guard into mount. Peziev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Peziev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Peziev.#SUB2#
Peziev looking for a guillotine here but Namikaze defends easily. #SUB2#
Peziev is looking for a triangle but Namikaze pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Peziev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Namikaze defends well.#SUB2#
Peziev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Namikaze postures up and lands a big shot to Peziev's brow.
Namikaze has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Peziev working for a triangle but Namikaze defends it easily.
Namikaze wants to pass the guard but Peziev is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tanjiro Namikaze 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#
Peziev shoots in looking for a takedown. Namikaze tries to sprawl out of it but Peziev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Namikaze manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Peziev takes a swing at Namikaze's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Namikaze fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Peziev avoids it really well and circles away.
Peziev darts in looking for a takedown but Namikaze gets double underhooks and turns Peziev into the cage.
Peziev takes a swing at Namikaze's ribcage but misses.
Peziev tries to clinch up but Namikaze circles away and keeps his distance.
Namikaze fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Peziev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Namikaze quickly recovers to half guard.
Peziev is trying to control. Namikaze wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namikaze tries to get to full guard but Peziev has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Peziev seems to be working for a kimura but Namikaze defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Peziev is working for a kimura but Namikaze is defending it quite comfortably. #T1#
Namikaze gets back to full guard.
Namikaze keeping moving, preventing Peziev from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Peziev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Peziev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Namikaze wants to sweep here but Peziev controlling him for the moment.
Namikaze is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Peziev postures up in Namikaze's guard and throws a big left but Namikaze blocks it.
Peziev forces his way into half guard.
Namikaze slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Peziev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Peziev drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Peziev seems to have locked his on tight now - Namikaze screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Peziev, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Rafa Peziev!
After winning the bout, Rafa Peziev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: MMAHKI 54
Date: Jun 02, 2023

#R1##TD#
Namikaze 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.
Boy looking to control.
We've been hearing that Namikaze has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Namikaze's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boy wants to stand but Namikaze is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boy keeping full guard, as Namikaze tries to pass.
Namikaze working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boy's head.
Boy trying to keep a closed guard but Namikaze is proving a slippery customer.
Namikaze stays in close to Boy's body and controls the position.
Namikaze with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boy looking for a sweep. Not yet Boy, not yet.
Namikaze looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namikaze scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Namikaze working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Namikaze with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Namikaze is working Boy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Namikaze controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Namikaze stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Namikaze 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.
Namikaze landing some decent shots from guard.
Namikaze cracks Boy with a solid left hand.
Namikaze is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Namikaze keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boy's head.
Namikaze landing some decent shots from guard.
Boy looking to control.
Namikaze 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.
Namikaze not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Namikaze landing with the ground and pound.
Namikaze is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Namikaze trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.
Namikaze keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boy's head.#T2#
Namikaze lands a couple of elbows.
Boy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Namikaze scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Namikaze's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Namikaze tries to free his leg and advance position but Boy is retaining full guard.
Boy has momentary wrist control but Namikaze slips an elbow through the middle.
Namikaze postures up and lands a big shot to Boy's brow.
Boy keeping full guard, as Namikaze tries to pass.
Namikaze lands a couple of decent looking shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Namikaze cracks Boy with a solid left hand.
Namikaze wants to pass the guard but Boy is keeping the position.
Namikaze is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Namikaze cracks Boy with a solid left hand.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Namikaze is stalling in the full guard.
Namikaze trying to control the position from guard on top but Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Namikaze sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boy's guard.
Boy is looking to control Namikaze's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boy avoid being mounted?
Namikaze performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Namikaze lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Namikaze is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Namikaze not doing much here.
Namikaze is nestled in close to Boy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Boy has hold of Namikaze's hands but Namikaze slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Namikaze perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boy is trying to stand up here but Namikaze is controlling him well.
Namikaze is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Boy!
Namikaze prevents Boy from getting the reversal.#T4#
Boy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Boy is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Namikaze looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Namikaze prevents Boy from getting the reversal.
Namikaze unloading with bombs!
Namikaze landing shots from mount.
Namikaze controlling the position easily from mount.
Namikaze pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Namikaze lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Namikaze is landing with some decent strikes but Boy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Boy is in a horrible position here. Namikaze smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Boy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Namikaze. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Namikaze looking to finish Boy with some ground and pound. This is bad for Boy!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tanjiro Namikaze dominated that round.
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#
Boy shoots in for a takedown but Namikaze shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Namikaze shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boy defends it nicely.
Boy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Namikaze looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Boy!
Boy is being controlled here.
We've been informed that Boy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tanjiro Namikaze overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Namikaze working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Namikaze working the ground and pound.
Namikaze working the ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Namikaze scoring with punches and elbows.
Boy tries to escape but Namikaze is in control.
Boy looking for a sweep but Namikaze has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Namikaze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boy can do to turn this around?
Namikaze lands a big shot there that rocks Boy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T1#
Boy is bucking up trying to escape but Namikaze cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Namikaze dominating with strikes here.
Namikaze controlling the pace for now.
Namikaze with a couple of short strikes.
Namikaze postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Boy looks a forlorn figure. #ROC#Boy is rocked!
Namikaze postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Boy looks a forlorn figure.
Boy is still in real trouble! Can Namikaze finish him?
Namikaze postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Boy in real trouble here! The ref calls for Boy to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tanjiro Namikaze!
Tanjiro Namikaze thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MMAHKI 45
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Namikaze drives through with a takedown into Mantra's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Mantra has his foot on Namikaze's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Namikaze works his way back into a safe position though.
Namikaze is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Namikaze must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Namikaze trying to control the position from guard on top but Mantra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mantra is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Namikaze 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namikaze lands a couple of elbows.
Namikaze trying to control but Mantra is working from the bottom.
Namikaze passes Mantra's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Namikaze in particular looking to stall.
Mantra is not content to let Namikaze control the position.
Namikaze is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Namikaze working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Namikaze seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mantra does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mantra trying to hold on to Namikaze's head to control him but Namikaze postures up.
Namikaze is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Namikaze is trying to control. Mantra wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Namikaze takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mantra won't allow Namikaze to pass to mount.
Namikaze lands strikes from half guard.
Mantra wants to get back to full guard.
Namikaze is nestled in close to Mantra, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mantra's coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Namikaze controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from Namikaze there.
Namikaze working Mantra over with strikes.
Namikaze working over Mantra with some ground and pound. Mantra looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Namikaze working the head and body with strikes.
Namikaze seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Namikaze is pressing down on Mantra's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mantra is holding on for now.
Namikaze lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Mantra has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Namikaze is working away from the top position though.
Mantra pushes Namikaze off looking to stand but Namikaze dives back in and keeps control.
Namikaze tries to pass to full mount but Mantra defends it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Namikaze lands a nice short elbow.
Namikaze passes the guard and advances to mount!
Namikaze with a couple of short strikes.
Namikaze lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mantra hang on?
Namikaze lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Namikaze unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Mantra wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Namikaze celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tanjiro Namikaze!

Event: MMAHKI 31
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Dalton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Namikaze on the side of the head.
A lazy left from Dalton finds it's target.
Dalton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dalton wants to clinch up but Namikaze keeps it at a distance.
Dalton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Namikaze moves away.
James Dalton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dalton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Namikaze moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dalton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Namikaze manages to avoid it.
Namikaze feints the counter takedown.
Dalton fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Namikaze tries to counter it with a takedown but Dalton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dalton stuffs the takedown attempt from Namikaze. Namikaze gets slowly back to his feet.
Dalton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Namikaze doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice body punch from Dalton.
Namikaze moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy left from Dalton finds it's target.
Dalton slaps away a takedown attempt from Namikaze, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dalton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Namikaze prevents it.
Dalton throws an elbow that misses.
Namikaze avoids the elbow strike from Dalton, against the cage.
Namikaze drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
James Dalton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tanjiro Namikaze.#TD#
Dalton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dalton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Namikaze with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Namikaze avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dalton trying to keep a closed guard but Namikaze is proving a slippery customer.
Namikaze must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Namikaze accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2##SUB#
Dalton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Namikaze gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Namikaze working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Namikaze is working Dalton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Namikaze from controlling successfully.
Namikaze wants to pass the guard but Dalton is keeping the position.
Namikaze lands a couple of digs.
Namikaze stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dalton swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Dalton is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3##SUB#
Dalton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Namikaze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Dalton working for a triangle but Namikaze defends it easily. #SUB#
Dalton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Namikaze avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Namikaze is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Dalton has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Namikaze is looking to defend but Dalton has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Namikaze! Dalton pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Namikaze taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James Dalton!
An out of breath James Dalton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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