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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Markson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Shotokahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jin Shotokahn will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kyle Markson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jin Shotokahn!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Markson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Markson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shotokahn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Markson somewhat.
Shotokahn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Markson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Markson ducks under a wild hook from Shotokahn.
Markson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Markson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shotokahn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shotokahn misses with a wild combination.
Shotokahn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Markson shoots in for a double leg but Shotokahn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Markson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shotokahn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Markson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shotokahn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shotokahn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A nice combination there by Shotokahn.
Markson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shotokahn as he avoids it easily.
Markson slips under a jab.
No luck for Markson with that takedown attempt.
Shotokahn forces Markson back against the cage and clinches.
Markson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shotokahn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Shotokahn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shotokahn lands a shot to the body.
Shotokahn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Markson.
A body shot lands from Shotokahn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shotokahn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Markson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shotokahn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marksons head.
Shotokahn lands a body shot.
Shotokahn gets through Markson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Shotokahn.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shotokahn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shotokahn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Shotokahn - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shotokahn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Markson or not.
A short body shot lands from Shotokahn as the two fighters clinch.
Shotokahn gets through Markson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Markson blocks an uppercut.
Shotokahn is trying to break the clinch but Markson is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shotokahn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Shotokahn.
Shotokahn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shotokahn stuns Markson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Markson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shotokahn pinned against the cage. Shotokahn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Markson is breathing heavily.
Shotokahn misses with a straight left.
Jin Shotokahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markson slips a jab from Shotokahn.
Markson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Markson fails to land the takedown.
Shotokahn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Markson checks a low kick from Shotokahn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shotokahn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Shotokahn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Markson moves out of range as Shotokahn strikes.
Shotokahn throws a shot from downtown. Markson moves away and avoids it.
Shotokahn misses with a hook. Markson ducked under it nicely.
Shotokahn throws a leg kick that misses.
Markson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A punch combination from Shotokahn misses.
Markson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Markson moves out of range as Shotokahn strikes.
Markson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shotokahn did well to prevent Markson getting side control.
Markson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Shotokahn dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Markson shoots for a double leg takedown but Shotokahn sprawls well. He's pushed Markson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shotokahn looks to score with a jab to the body but Markson is just out of range.
Shotokahn throws a lazy right hand but Markson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shotokahn scores with a shot to the body.
Shotokahn throws a lazy right hand but Markson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Markson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shotokahn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shotokahn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shotokahn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shotokahn fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jin Shotokahn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Markson ducks under a wild hook from Shotokahn.
Markson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shotokahn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Markson somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Markson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markson misses the jab.
Shotokahn is looking to clinch but Markson is avoiding it.
Shotokahn forces Markson back against the cage and clinches.
Shotokahn stalls.
Shotokahn looking to slow down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shotokahn scores with a hook to the body.
Shotokahn cracks Markson with a nice body shot.
Shotokahn content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jin Shotokahn.
Markson slips a jab from Shotokahn.
Shotokahn misses with a wild body shot.
Shotokahn throws a head kick that misses.
Markson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shotokahn.
Shotokahn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shotokahn throws a leg kick but Markson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shotokahn misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shotokahn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good work by Markson as he checks the leg kick.
Markson tries to keep at a distance but Shotokahn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shotokahn stalling the fight.
Markson looking for a takedown.
Shotokahn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Markson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shotokahn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shotokahn stalling in the clinch.
Shotokahn misses with a punch to the body.
Shotokahn lands a body shot.
Shotokahn just leaning against Markson, taking a breather.
Markson wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Shotokahn.
Shotokahn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shotokahn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Markson blocks an uppercut.
Shotokahn cracks Markson with a nice body shot.
Markson wants a takedown.
The referee calls for Shotokahn to work.
Shotokahn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Markson.
A short right from Shotokahn on the inside.
Shotokahn misses with some punches.
Shotokahn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Markson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shotokahn walks away with a smile on his face. Markson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Shotokahn 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.
Shotokahn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shotokahn misses with a wild combination.
Shotokahn throws a leg kick that misses.
A right-left combo lands from Shotokahn.
Shotokahn throws a solid leg kick but Markson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shotokahn.
Shotokahn throws a right and a left that Markson avoids nicely.
Markson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Markson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shotokahn throws a hook to the side of Markson's head but Markson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Markson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shotokahn is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Shotokahn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Markson checks it well.
Jin Shotokahn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shotokahn throws a good cross that connects.
Markson scores a takedown into full mount!
Markson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Shotokahn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shotokahn is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Markson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shotokahn is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shotokahn holds on to Markson around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Markson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Shotokahn because Markson loaded up on that one.
Markson fails to take his opponent's back.
Markson looking to finish with strikes here!
Shotokahn is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Markson has taken his back.
Markson is looking for the choke from the back position but Shotokahn is controlling his hands well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shotokahn defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Markson's arms.
Shotokahn is really stuck here.
Will Markson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Markson 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.
Shotokahn tries to escape but Markson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Markson thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Markson has Shotokahn flattened out and is raining down punches.
Kyle Markson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jin Shotokahn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shotokahn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Markson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markson controlling well, preventing Shotokahn from escaping the position.
Markson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Markson loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Shotokahn hold on?
Shotokahn is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Shotokahn is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Markson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Markson is persistently looking for the submission but Shotokahn is defending it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Markson throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Markson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shotokahn 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jin Shotokahn!
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