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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stephan Kinsella (ranked 3853 p4p, 4113 weight class) and Blizza Miata (ranked 443 p4p, 460 weight class). Stephan Kinsella has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stephan Kinsella!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Blizza Miata!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miata lands a jab to Kinsella's midsection.
We've been informed that Miata has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kinsella really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kinsella with the inside leg kick.
Kinsella lands a really nice looking cross but Miata seems unphased.
Kinsella throws a head kick that misses.
And Miata tries to counter it with a takedown but Kinsella pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Miata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kinsella definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kinsella misses with a hook. Miata ducked under it nicely.
Miata closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Miata avoiding damage.
Kinsella tries to pull guard but Miata won't allow it.
Miata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kinsella is trying to pull guard but Miata turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kinsella is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Miata to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephan Kinsella. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miata lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Miata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miata lands with a left to the head.
Kinsella fails to pull guard.
Kinsella being controlled against the cage.
Kinsella tries to pull guard but Miata won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinsella jumps guard but Miata turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kinsella tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Miata smiles and moves away.
Miata clinches up against the cage.
Kinsella fails to pull guard.
Kinsella tries to pull guard but Miata forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Miata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kinsella backwards.
Miata pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kinsella jumps guard but Miata turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kinsella tries to pull guard but Miata won't allow it.
Miata pushes Kinsella back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kinsella takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Miata scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinsella jumps guard but Miata stands there with Kinsella around his waist. Kinsella gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kinsella fails to pull guard.
Miata pushes Kinsella back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kinsella tries to pull guard but Miata won't allow it.
Miata stalling the fight.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kinsella jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Miata walks away with a smile on his face. Kinsella gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Miata misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kinsella throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miata checks the leg kick nicely there.
Miata clinches up against the cage.
Miata manages to break the clinch.
Kinsella jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miata misses the body punch
and Miata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kinsella uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Miata throws a looping overhand right but Kinsella ducks down to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kinsella.
Kinsella dips to his left and cracks Miata with an uppercut!
Miata forces Kinsella back against the cage and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miata.
Kinsella tries to pull guard but Miata won't allow it.
Kinsella tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right from Miata on the inside.
Miata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miata throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kinsella counters with a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Miata ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kinsella dodges the punch combination from Miata.
Miata clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kinsella fails to pull guard.
Miata dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kinsella takes a shot to the head.
Miata lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kinsella.
Miata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kinsella takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Miata takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kinsella scores with a decent looking hook.
Miata closes the distance and clinches.
Kinsella is trying to pull guard but Miata has him pressed against the cage.
Miata slows down the pace here.
Miata is working Kinsella over against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blizza Miata dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kinsella throws the left hand but Miata avoids the punch easily.
Miata throws a hook but Kinsella avoids it easily.
Miata throws a big shot that misses.
Miata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kinsella.
Miata scores with a hook to the body. Kinsella takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stephan Kinsella is winning the standup battle so far.
Kinsella throws a solid leg kick but Miata takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kinsella.
Miata drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kinsella defends it well.
Miata fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blizza Miata is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miata lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Miata throws a combination that misses
and Kinsella counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kinsella takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Miata throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miata gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miata works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Miata scores with a shot to the side of Kinsella's head.
Kinsella is trying to pull guard but Miata has him pressed against the cage.
Miata lands a shot to the body.
Miata scores with a shot to the side of Kinsella's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kinsella is trying to pull guard but Miata turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kinsella fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephan Kinsella. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kinsella tries to pull guard but Miata holds him up against the cage and eventually Kinsella drops back down to his feet.
Kinsella fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kinsella jumps guard but Miata turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kinsella is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Miata to keep the fight standing.
Miata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kinsella just misses with a punch to the body.
Miata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kinsella throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Kinsella.
Miata changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Miata throws a body punch but Kinsella moves out of range.
Kinsella throws a quick counter kick to the body but Miata avoids it.
Miata misses with a combination
and Kinsella counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miata gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kinsella tries to pull guard but Miata holds him up against the cage and eventually Kinsella drops back down to his feet.
A short left from Miata.
Kinsella tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Miata just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kinsella is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kinsella jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Miata walks away with a smile on his face. Kinsella gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Miata closes the distance and clinches.
Kinsella jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Miata walks away with a smile on his face. Kinsella gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kinsella tries to keep at a distance but Miata has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kinsella tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Miata smiles and moves away.
Miata just misses with a punch to the body.
Kinsella blocks a jab.
Miata slips under a jab.
Miata is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kinsella rather than just go for the knockout.
Miata takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Miata clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinsella is trying to pull guard but Miata turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kinsella is trying to pull guard but Miata turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kinsella tries to pull guard but Miata forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Miata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kinsella tries to pull guard but Miata won't allow it.
Kinsella tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Miata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kinsella thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miata rushes Kinsella and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Miata leaning his opponent against the cage.
Miata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miata on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kinsella. Kinsella obviously looking to wear him down.
Miata lands a nice hook to Kinsella's body. Kinsella takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Miata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kinsella was well out of range. Poor timing from Miata.
Kinsella uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miata.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kinsella throws a head kick that misses.
Kinsella bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miata throws a right and a left that Kinsella avoids nicely.
Kinsella throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kinsella throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Miata!
Kinsella throws an off balance right hand
and Miata counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Miata.
Miata lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kinsella jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Miata walks away with a smile on his face. Kinsella gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kinsella lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jab, jab by Kinsella - just one landing.
Miata misses with a hook to the body
and Kinsella counters with a head kick. That will keep Miata thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Miata clinches up against the cage.
Kinsella tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Miata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blizza Miata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Miata connects with a jab.
Miata rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kinsella moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kinsella wants to clinch.
Jab by Kinsella.
Nice body kick there by Kinsella.
Miata clinches.
Kinsella is trying to pull guard but Miata turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miata manages to break the clinch.
Kinsella dodges the punch combination from Miata.
Kinsella uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinsella misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kinsella.
Kinsella closes the distance looking to clinch
and Miata counters with a stiff right hand.
Miata clinches up against the cage.
Kinsella tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Miata just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kinsella tries to pull guard but Miata forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephan Kinsella. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Miata.
Miata taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Miata lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Miata lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kinsella jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Miata walks away with a smile on his face. Kinsella gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kinsella throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Miata on the side of the head.
Miata rushes Kinsella and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinsella tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Miata smiles and moves away.
Kinsella walks into a straight right hand from Miata.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kinsella tries to clinch but Miata moves out of range.
Miata gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blizza Miata seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Miata.
Miata throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kinsellas head.
Kinsella tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Miata smiles and moves away.
Kinsella tries to clinch but Miata is having none of it.
Miata falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kinsella counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Miata has closed the distance and engaged Kinsella in a clinch.
Kinsella jumps guard but Miata turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kinsella jumps guard but Miata turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinsella tries to pull guard but Miata won't allow it.
Kinsella tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Miata smiles and moves away.
Miata defending well as Kinsella loads up on a big left hand.
Miata throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kinsella counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miata darts in and clinches Kinsella up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Miata.
Kinsella jumps guard but Miata turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Miata slows down the pace here.
Kinsella jumps guard but Miata stands there with Kinsella around his waist. Kinsella gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Miata stalling.
Miata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kinsella scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kinsella is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Miata darts in and clinches Kinsella up against the cage.
Kinsella jumps guard but Miata stands there with Kinsella around his waist. Kinsella gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Blizza Miata is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Miata taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Miata's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Miata lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kinsella jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Miata walks away with a smile on his face. Kinsella gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miata throws a poor cross that misses
and Kinsella counters with an outside leg kick.
Miata has Kinsella up against the cage in a clinch.
Kinsella tries to pull guard but Miata holds him up against the cage and eventually Kinsella drops back down to his feet.
Stephan Kinsella has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miata stalling the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blizza Miata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Miata 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blizza Miata!
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