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Event:
The Island Season 14, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Ning looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miata is fending him off so far but Ning persists. Nope, Miata circles away and we're back to standing.
A shot to the body from Ning misses
and Miata counters with a stiff right hand.
Ning fails with a takedown attempt.
Ning throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Miata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miata moves out of range of the strikes.
And Miata tries to counter it with a takedown but Ning pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ning definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Miata keeps the fight on the outside.
Miata is looking for the big counter here.
Ning shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miata as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wee Ning . That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Miata takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miata stalls. #T1#
Miata lands an uppercut.
Miata misses with a punch on the inside.
Miata effectively controlling the action here.
Miata scores with a shoulder strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Miata scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
A short body shot lands from Miata as the two fighters clinch.
Ning tries for a takedown. No joy.
Miata keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ning 's efforts to push away.
Miata effectively controlling the action here.
Miata can't find room to land a body shot as Ning controls the action.
Miata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ning 's elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Miata.
#T3#
Miata has a couple of punches blocked by Ning .
Miata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
Ning has picked Miata up - he's going for a ride! Ning dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Miata tries to kick Ning off in order to stand up. Ning Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Ning misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ning prevents Miata from escaping the position.
Ning fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Miata tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB#
Miata preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ning . #T4#
Ning has Miata flattened out and is raining down punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miata is trying to get back to his feet but Ning has full control of the position and if anything, Miata has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ning has Miata flattened out and is raining down punches.
Ning has Miata flattened out and is raining down punches. #SUB#
Miata is squirming around looking to escape but he's just wriggling himself into more trouble. Ning sinks in the hooks and manages to tighten his grip on a rear naked choke. Miata has no choice but to tap and Ning jumps to his feet to celebrate and slick submission win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wee Ning !
A relieved looking Wee Ning thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
KIFC 89
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Miata moves out of range easily.
Smith throws a jab when Miata was well out of range.
Miata changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Miata throws a one two combo.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Miata counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Miata misses with a body punch.
Miata avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Still in the clinch, Miata scores with a nice short uppercut.
Miata blocking some punches.
Miata avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Miata lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miata blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miata is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miata is defending well for now.#T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Miatas head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Miata.
Miata cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Smith being controlled against the cage.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miata avoids it.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Miata avoids the damage to the body.
Smith tries to work over Miata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Blizza Miata has been cut.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
#T2#
Miata lands with a right to the head.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miata is looking to control Smith's arms but Smith gets an underhook and turns him. Now Miata has his back to the cage.
Nice elbow from Smith.
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.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Miata prevents a body shot from Smith.
Stalling in the clinch from Miata.
Miata lands a body punch in the clinch.
Miata wants to stall.
Miata has Smith pushed against the cage.
Miata lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miata lands with a right to the head.
Miata lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.#T3#
Miata blocks an uppercut.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Miata tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Miata blocks a body shot from Smith.
Miata has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smith obliges.
Miata working aggressively here.
Miata is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miata blocks it with crossed arms. #T4#
Nice body punch from Miata - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Miata.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Miata blocks an elbow strike.
Miata stalling the fight.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miata avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Smith lands an elbow just above Miata 's eye.
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!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Miata takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Miata avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Miata blocks the elbow strike.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Miata blocks it.
Miata is working Smith over against the cage.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blizza Miata's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Miata avoids the damage to the body.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miata blocks an elbow strike.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Miata lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Miata in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miata on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Miata tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Miata lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
#T1#
Miata lands with a short shot to the head.
Miata blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Miata is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.
Miata managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Miata in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Miata is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miata can do to turn this around?
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T2#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Miata's brow.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Miata blocks with his arms.
Miata blocks a body shot from Smith.
A short right from Miata.
Smith lands an elbow just above Miata 's eye.
Miata lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Miata tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Miata is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Miata's defenses.
Miata scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T3#
Miata blocks an uppercut.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miata is defending well for now.
Miata avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Smith lands an elbow inside. #CUT#That has opened up Blizza Miata's cut even more.
Smith letting Miata take a breather here.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smith obliges.
Miata is breathing heavily.
Miata taking a breather.
Miata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Miata blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A left hand lands to the body for Miata.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses. #T4#
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miata avoids it.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Miata controls the action.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Smith drops Miata with a big knee straight up the middle! Miata is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Miata clinches.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
Miata holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Blizza Miata's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
enabling Miata to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Miata.
Miata avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Miata blocks a body shot from Smith.
A nice right hand lands inside from Miata.
Smith lands a knee to the body.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Miata avoids the damage to the body.
Miata blocks an uppercut.
Miata takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Miata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miata takes an elbow to the temple. #T1#
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Miata is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miata.
Miata managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Miata takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#The cut above Blizza Miata's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Miata has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miata avoids it.
Bob Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
#T2#
Miata struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Miata lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Miata has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
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!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Miata's brow.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Miata blocks it.
Nice elbow from Smith.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miata.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Miata's brow.
Smith tries to work over Miata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Miata on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miata.
#T3#
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Miata avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miata is defending well for now.
Miata tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smith utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Miata trying to stall but Smith improves his position.
Miata dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Miata tries to tie him up.
A short uppercut from Miata. #T4#
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miata avoids it.
Bob Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miata is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Miata blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Miata - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miata.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Miata has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Blizza Miata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miata on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Come on Miata - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Smith!
An out of breath Bob Smith 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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Event:
KIFC 75
Date: May 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Kapuan throws a head kick that misses.
Kapuan throws a head kick that Miata semi-blocks.
Kapuan tries a head kick but it misses.
Kapuan throws a head kick but Miata moves out of range.
Miata appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Miata avoids the head kick by Kapuan.
Miata throwing a counter right hand but Kapuan manages to avoid it.
Kapuan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kapuan throws a head kick but Miata moves out of range.
Kapuan throws a sloppy head kick and Miata moves out of range easily. #CL#
Miata closes the distance and pushes Kapuan back into the cage.
Miata manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kapuan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kapuan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miata creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Kim Kapuan has been cut.
Kapuan takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kapuan is looking to break free of the clinch but Miata has double underhooks. #T1#
Kapuan takes a shot to the head.
Kapuan 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. Kapuan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kapuan looks winded!
A head kick misses from Kapuan.
Kim Kapuan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Miata clinches up against the cage.
Miata lands with a short shot to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Miata lands with a left to the head.
Miata keeps control of Kapuan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kapuan takes a shot to the head.
Miata throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kapuans head.
Miata lands an uppercut.
Miata lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miata has Kapuan pressed against the cage.
#T2#
Miata is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kapuan being controlled against the cage.
Miata lands with a left to the head.
Kapuan is trying to drag Miata to the mat but Miata just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Blizza Miata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Kapuan.
Kapuan letting Miata take a breather here.
Miata pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Blizza Miata.
Miata scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kapuan in his tracks. #T3#
Kapuan walks straight into a right hand from Miata - that's dropped him! Miata jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Kapuan from any more punishment! Kapuan complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Blizza Miata! |
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Event:
KIFC 62
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Miata lands a jab.
McGuilicuty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Miata wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Miata slips a straight right by McGuilicuty.
McGuilicuty lands an overhand right.
McGuilicuty misses with an uppercut.
A combination from McGuilicuty does no damage.
Miata lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've been told by Miata's head coaches at Elite Boxing Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McGuilicuty fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGuilicuty misses with a lunging right hand
and Miata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Miata closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McGuilicuty tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Miata - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McGuilicuty tries to land a knee to the head but Miata blocks with his arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miata lands a shoulder strike.
McGuilicuty looking to throw knees to the head but Miata is blocking nicely.
McGuilicuty working Miata over with knees to the body.#T1#
Miata is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McGuilicuty is keeping busy.
McGuilicuty taking a breather.
McGuilicuty throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGuilicuty throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miata blocks it with crossed arms.
McGuilicuty looking to throw knees to the head but Miata is blocking nicely.
Still in the clinch, Miata scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGuilicuty stalls.
McGuilicuty using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Miata has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Miata on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2#
McGuilicuty is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miata is defending well for now.#BC2#
McGuilicuty pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miata connects with a single shot there.
Miata ducks under a wild hook from McGuilicuty.#CL#
Miata moves into the clinch successfully.
Miata misses with a punch to the body.
Miata misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuilicuty lands with a light punch inside.
Miata letting McGuilicuty take a breather here.
Miata lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miata is stalling here.
#T3#
McGuilicuty misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miata.
#BC2#
McGuilicuty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miata scores with a nice strike.
McGuilicuty misses with a few strikes there.
Miata walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Miata ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuilicuty misses with a series of wild punches.
McGuilicuty keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like McGuilicuty was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuilicuty looks to land a combination but Miata avoids it well.
As McGuilicuty looks to move away, Miata throws a big counter combo but McGuilicuty just gets out of the way.
McGuilicuty throws a hook to the side of Miata's head but Miata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuilicuty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miata fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGuilicuty throws a hook but Miata blocks it.
Miata half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
McGuilicuty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab from McGuilicuty.
Miata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuilicuty.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuilicuty stalks Miata and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Miata's face. Miata staggers backwards, shaken.
McGuilicuty swings widly with a right hand
and Miata counters with a left to the body.
Miata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuilicuty.
McGuilicuty might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
McGuilicuty connects with a single shot there.
Miata slips a jab from McGuilicuty.
McGuilicuty misses with a lunging right hand
and Miata counters with a straight right hand.
McGuilicuty's coach down at PhoQus Island Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McGuilicuty's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McGuilicuty throws an overhand right that lands on Miata's shoulder, as Miata tries to avoid the shot.
Miata tries to clinch but McGuilicuty moves out of range.
Miata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGuilicuty rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miata moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Decent striking displayed by McGuilicuty there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William McGuilicuty dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Miata moves out of range as McGuilicuty strikes.
McGuilicuty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuilicuty swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Miata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuilicuty misses with an uppercut. Miata saw that one coming.
McGuilicuty lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McGuilicuty.
Nice defenses there by Miata.
Miata was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Miata moves away from the strike by McGuilicuty.
McGuilicuty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miata seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McGuilicuty keeps the fight on the outside.
Miata ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miata listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McGuilicuty misses the jab.
McGuilicuty misses with an uppercut
and Miata counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGuilicuty misses with an uppercut
and Miata cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuilicuty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
McGuilicuty misses with a combination
#TD#
and Miata counters with a shoot takedown. McGuilicuty fights it but they end up in guard. #SU#
Miata decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McGuilicuty, up you get!
McGuilicuty misses with a hook
and Miata cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miata scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McGuilicuty throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Miata cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuilicuty misses the jab.
A big right from McGuilicuty misses.
McGuilicuty throws a right hand that misses
letting Miata counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miata walks into a jab.
Miata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuilicuty.
McGuilicuty rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miata moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Miata is looking to counter punch.
McGuilicuty throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Miata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuilicuty throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Miata counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Miata throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blizza Miata is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGuilicuty swings widly with a right hand
and Miata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGuilicuty throws a jab when Miata was well out of range.#CL#
Miata pushes McGuilicuty up against the cage in a clinch.
McGuilicuty connects with a nasty looking knee right to Miata's face.
#CUT2#It looks like Blizza Miata has been cut.
McGuilicuty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miata lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Miata.
McGuilicuty misses with a knee to the head.
McGuilicuty blocks a body shot from Miata.
The referee is keeping an eye on Miata - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McGuilicuty misses with a knee strike.
#T3#
Miata misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuilicuty looking to throw knees to the head but Miata is blocking nicely.
A hook to the body from Miata.
Miata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Miata manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McGuilicuty throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Miata scores with a shot to the side of McGuilicuty's head.
Miata has a couple of punches blocked by McGuilicuty.
Miata tries a body shot but McGuilicuty blocks it.
Blizza Miata has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGuilicuty.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGuilicuty.
A left hand lands to the body for McGuilicuty.
McGuilicuty throws a head punch that misses.
Miata taking a breather.
Miata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
McGuilicuty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miata lands a jab to the head.
Miata takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGuilicuty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blizza Miata dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Blizza Miata's cut.
That's time! Miata's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Miata throws the left hand but McGuilicuty avoids the punch easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Miata.
McGuilicuty throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGuilicuty throws a lazy right hand but Miata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miata half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McGuilicuty lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McGuilicuty.
Miata tries to clinch but McGuilicuty moves out of range. #CL#
Miata instigates a clinch.
McGuilicuty tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGuilicuty lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGuilicuty.
Miata takes a knee right on the jaw!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuilicuty has Miata pressed against the cage.
Miata misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Miata misses with some punches.
Miata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miata prevents McGuilicuty from breaking the clinch.
McGuilicuty tries a knee to the head but Miata blocks it.
#BC2#
McGuilicuty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miata tries to clinch there but McGuilicuty circles away.
McGuilicuty loads up on a big right hand but Miata slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Miata on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGuilicuty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miata.
Miata doesn't manage to clinch there - McGuilicuty circles away.
William McGuilicuty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGuilicuty throws a good cross that connects.
McGuilicuty thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miata fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGuilicuty on the side of the head.
McGuilicuty fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miata throws a big counter combination but McGuilicuty scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
McGuilicuty misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGuilicuty throws a jab when Miata was well out of range.
Miata went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McGuilicuty throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Miata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miata scores with a jab.
Miata tries to close the distance and clinch but McGuilicuty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuilicuty misses with the combination.
William McGuilicuty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuilicuty fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Miata closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuilicuty.
McGuilicuty landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McGuilicuty throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miata blocks it with crossed arms.
McGuilicuty misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
McGuilicuty has a couple of punches blocked by Miata.
McGuilicuty being controlled against the cage.
The referee calls for Miata to work.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGuilicuty.
Miata takes a knee right on the jaw!
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 taking a breather. #T4#
Stalling in the clinch from McGuilicuty.
Miata on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Miata - that landed with a thud.
McGuilicuty tries to land knees in the clinch but Miata avoids the damage to the body.
McGuilicuty misses with a knee strike.
Miata misses with a punch to the body.
McGuilicuty using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Miata has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Miata is trying to stall.
McGuilicuty has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Miata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knees to the body from McGuilicuty.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
McGuilicuty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGuilicuty connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Miata's hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
William McGuilicuty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McGuilicuty has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William McGuilicuty!
Jumping up and down and very excited, William McGuilicuty waved his t-shirt featuring Island clothing lite's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
KIFC 55-
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
#R1#
TheNoseBleeds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
TheNoseBleeds shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Miata sprawls well. Miata wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. TheNoseBleeds gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Miata moves into the clinch.
Miata trying to control the position but instead, TheNoseBleeds has worked for underhooks and has pushed Miata into the cage.
TheNoseBleeds drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Miata gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miata misses with a punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Miata.
#T1#
Miata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miata is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
TheNoseBleeds has been working on his balance at Cozad The Island, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Miata.
Miata misses with some punches.
Miata lands a right hand that snaps the head of TheNoseBleeds backwards.
TheNoseBleeds tries to score a body lock takedown but Miata shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miata can't find room to land a body shot as TheNoseBleeds controls the action.
TheNoseBleeds lands with a short punch from the clinch.
TheNoseBleeds can't get the takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Miata - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Miata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Miata lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miata lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
A bit of stalling here from Miata.
Miata lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD#
TheNoseBleeds is trying to trip Miata. He has hold of a leg but Miata is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. TheNoseBleeds persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
TheNoseBleeds trying to control the position from guard on top but Miata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miata wants to get back to his feet but TheNoseBleeds is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
TheNoseBleeds lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
TheNoseBleeds loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
TheNoseBleeds scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miata wants to get back to his feet but TheNoseBleeds is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
TheNoseBleeds with a nice head shot there.
Miata utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miata is looking to stand back up but TheNoseBleeds counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Miata.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Miata can do anything to dispel that myth.
TheNoseBleeds trying to control from half guard but Miata is working away.
TheNoseBleeds working Miata over with strikes.
TheNoseBleeds stops Miata from getting back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. TheNoseBleeds lands a nice short elbow.
Miata is refusing to be controlled, as TheNoseBleeds sits in half guard.
TheNoseBleeds works his foot free and advances to mount. #T4#
TheNoseBleeds trying to control but he's not successful this time.
TheNoseBleeds landing strikes from the mount.
The referee warns Miata that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#SUB#
TheNoseBleeds swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds!
A victorious WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
KIFC 30
Date: Mar 27, 2023 |
#R1#
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. #CL2#
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.
#T1#
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.
#CL2#
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.#T2#
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.
#CL2#
Miata clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Miata manages to break the clinch.
Kinsella jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T3#
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!#CL2#
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. #BC2#
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.
#CL2#
Miata clinches up against the cage.#T4#
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.#BC2#
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.#CL2#
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!#R2#
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.#CL2#
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. #T1#
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.#BC2#
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. #T2##CL2#
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. #CL2#
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. #CL2#
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.
#CL2#
Miata clinches with his opponent.
#T3#
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.
#BC2#
Miata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kinsella thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Miata rushes Kinsella and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Miata leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
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.#T4#
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
#CL2#
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! #CL2#
Miata clinches up against the cage.
Kinsella tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
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.#R3#
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.#CL2#
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.#BC2#
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.#T1#
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. #CL2#
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. #CL2#
Miata rushes Kinsella and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
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. #CL2#
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. #CL2#
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.#T3#
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.#CL2#
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.
#BC2#
Miata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kinsella scores with a nice right hand.
#T4#
Kinsella is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
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.
#CL2#
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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Event:
KIFC 18
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Sari misses with a hook.
Sari ducks under a wild hook from Miata.
Miata tries to close the distance and clinch but Sari swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Miata gets caught flat footed, as Sari shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Miata wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sari manages to pass to side control.
Sari works his way into side control.
Sari has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Miata!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miata really wants to buck Sari off and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Miata has left one of his arms exposed and Sari doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Miata screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Batara Sari! |
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Event:
KIFC 11
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Miata has closed the distance and engaged Snake in a clinch.
#BC2#
Snake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A cross from Miata lands.
Snake on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Blizza Miata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Miata has taken the fight to the clinch.
Miata tries to throw a body punch but Snake avoids it by throwing Miata back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Miata stalling in the clinch.
Miata controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Snake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Snake moves forwards but Miata connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Miata lands a nice looking body shot.
Miata tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Snake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miata moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSnake.#CL#
Miata instigates a clinch.
Miata misses with a punch to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Snake takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Miata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miata avoiding damage.
Snake takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Snake content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC2#
Snake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miata doesn't manage to clinch there - Snake circles away.
Miata throws a one two combo.
Miata lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Miata. Those never looked like landing.
Snake is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL#
Miata has managed to clinch.
Miata misses with a punch to the body.
Snake wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3##BC2#
Snake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Miata moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Snake breaks from the clinch.
Miata scores with a nice right hand.
Miata pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Snake back to the cage. Miata follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL#
Miata darts in and clinches Snake up against the cage.#BC2#
Snake manages to break the clinch.
Miata scores with a body shot.
Miata lands a right hook to the body.
Miata tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Miata tries to clinch there but Snake circles away.
Snake throws a fast counter high kick but Miata manages to duck under it in time.
Miata is looking to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Miata gets a clinch.
Miata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snake'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.
Snake tries to circle away but Miata has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Snake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miata throws a right hand that Snake ducks under and follows up with a left that Snake also avoids with ease.
Snake throws a fast counter high kick but Miata manages to duck under it in time.
Miata works over Snake's head and body with a nice combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blizza Miata dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Miata scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Miata clinches up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Miata has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Snake has Miata pushed against the cage.
Miata tries a body shot but Snake blocks it.
Miata throws a punch but it's blocked by Snake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miata has Snake pressed against the cage.
Snake will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Miata up against the cage.
Miata lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Snake.#T1#
Miata throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Miata tries to throw a body punch but Snake avoids it by throwing Miata back against the cage.
Miata misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Miata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miata takes a swing at Snake's ribcage but misses.
Snake takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Miata is looking to clinch but Snake is avoiding it.
Snake walks into a left hand.
Miata is looking to wear down Snake with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Snake takes a jab right on the kisser.
Miata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snake raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Snake walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Danga de danga de dang - Miata scores with a four punch combination!
Blizza Miata is winning the standup battle so far.
Miata throws a series of punches but Snake moves out of range.
Snake shapes to counter with a head kick.
Blizza Miata is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miata swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miata misses with the combination.
Miata wants to clinch up but Snake keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Miata closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Miata misses with some punches.
Miata throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Snake breaks from the clinch.
Miata jabs Snake right on the nose. Snake blinks but takes it well.
Miata fails in his attempt to clinch.
Snake throws a big counter head kick but Miata avoids it with no problem.
Miata lands with an uppercut that bounces Snake off the cage and back into range.
Snake on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Miata lands with an overhand left.
Miata fails in his attempt to clinch.
Snake throws a fast counter high kick but Miata manages to duck under it in time.
Miata tries to clinch but Snake is having none of it.
Miata moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSnake.#T4#
Miata scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Miata is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Snake swats away the attempt to clinch by Miata.
Miata moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSnake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miata tries to clinch but Snake is having none of it.
Snake slips under a jab.
Miata wants to clinch.
Snake throws a fast counter high kick but Miata manages to duck under it in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blizza Miata dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Miata closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Miata throws a head punch that misses.
Miata stalling.
Miata taking a breather.
Miata misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake wants to get back to striking at distance but Miata won't allow it.
Miata misses with a body punch.
Miata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Snake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Snake breaks the clinch.
Miata is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Miata tries to clinch up but Snake circles away and keeps his distance.
Snake throws a fast counter high kick but Miata manages to duck under it in time.
Miata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snake shapes to counter with a head kick.
Snake ducks right into an uppercut from Miata.
Snake swats away the attempt to clinch by Miata.
Miata wants to clinch up but Snake keeps it at a distance.
Snake looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Miata connects with a right hand. Snake shakes it off.
John Snake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Miata fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snake can do to turn this around?#CL#
Miata gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Miata effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Snake manages to break the clinch.
Miata throws a right and a left that Snake avoids nicely.
Miata listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Snake keeps the fight on the outside.
Miata fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Miata lands an impressive looking overhand right. Snake doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Snake showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miata.
Miata jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Miata is looking to clinch.
Miata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snake was well out of range. Poor timing from Miata.
Snake shapes to counter with a head kick.
Miata scores with a nice strike.
Miata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snake raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Miata tests Snake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Miata looks to land a right hand but Snake moved out of range.
Snake is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T4#
Snake slips a jab and a cross from Miata.
Miata moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSnake.
Miata throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Snake raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A left lands for Miata.
Miata scores with a sloppy right hand. Snake should have avoided that one.
Miata scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Miata.
Miata scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miata.
Miata moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSnake.
Blizza Miata is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miata looks to score with a jab to the body but Snake is just out of range.
Snake raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blizza Miata showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Miata has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blizza Miata! |
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