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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between James Kin (ranked 7279 p4p, 633 weight class) and Jido Shoemaker (ranked 5673 p4p, 587 weight class). Shoemaker has chosen Thunderstruck as his entrance music. Jido Shoemaker has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with James Kin's chin.
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188 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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187 lbs
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Solid boxing
Experienced
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James Kin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jido Shoemaker!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shoemaker moves in looking to clinch but Kin pushes him off.
Kin is looking for a counter combo.
Shoemaker blocks a head kick by Kin.
Kin throws a head kick that misses.
Kin throws a sloppy head kick and Shoemaker moves out of range easily.
Shoemaker throws a nice looking combination but Kin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
James Kin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shoemaker avoids the head kick by Kin.
Shoemaker blocks a head kick by Kin.
Kin throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Shoemaker misses the target.
Shoemaker has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kin throws a head kick that misses.
Shoemaker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shoemaker clinches up with Kin and pushes him back against the ropes.
Kin is trying to break the clinch but Shoemaker is controlling him.
Shoemaker has a couple of punches blocked by Kin.
Kin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kin slips a jab and a cross from Shoemaker.
Shoemaker looks winded!
Shoemaker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kin on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kin misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kin throws a sloppy head kick and Shoemaker moves out of range easily.
Shoemaker misses with a few strikes there.
Shoemaker looks to land a combination but Kin avoids it well.
Kin looks low and kicks high, catching Shoemaker right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
It looks like Jido Shoemaker has been cut.
Shoemaker looks to throw the jab but Kin is out of range.
Shoemaker avoids the head kick by Kin.
Kin slips a jab from Shoemaker.
Kin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dynasty K-1 Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
A head kick misses from Kin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shoemaker tries to clinch but Kin is having none of it.
Kin throws out a head kick that Shoemaker doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Shoemaker crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Shoemaker's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
Shoemaker avoids the head kick by Kin.
Kin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kin lands a front kick to the face, that drops Shoemaker to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!
Shoemaker is rocked!
Shoemaker blocks a head kick by Kin.
Shoemaker is still on wobbly legs! Can Kin finish him?
Kin tries a head kick but it misses.
Kin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shoemaker! But no joy.
Kin throws a head kick but Shoemaker moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shoemaker! But no joy.
Shoemaker throws a big shot that misses.
As Shoemaker looks to move away, Kin throws a big counter combo but Shoemaker just gets out of the way.
Shoemaker seems to have recovered his senses.
Kin throws a sloppy head kick
and Shoemaker counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kin throws a head kick that misses.
Shoemaker unleashes a big counter combination but Kin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shoemaker has Kin up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kin working hard to break the clinch.
Kin is trying to force a seperation but Shoemaker has the dominant position.
Shoemaker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kin backwards.
Shoemaker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shoemaker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kin circles away quickly and effectively.
Kin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kin throws a sloppy head kick and Shoemaker moves out of range easily.
Kin throws a head kick but Shoemaker moves out of range.
Kin throws a sloppy head kick and Shoemaker moves out of range easily.
Shoemaker takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shoemaker has him pressed against the ropes.
Shoemaker breaks the clinch.
Kin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Kin misses
and Shoemaker counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Kin takes that one as he scored multiple knockdowns. Jido Shoemaker was lucky to get out of the first round.
The cut man is working on Jido Shoemaker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shoemaker blocks a head kick by Kin.
Shoemaker wants to counter with a clinch but Kin pushes him away.
Kin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shoemaker avoids the head kick by Kin.
Kin tries a head kick but it misses.
Shoemaker rushes Kin and presses him up against the ropes.
Kin wants to break free but Shoemaker has control.
Kin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shoemaker can do to turn this around?
Shoemaker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shoemaker throws a right hand that Kin ducks under and follows up with a left that Kin also avoids with ease.
Kin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kin misses with a head kick.
Kin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoemaker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kin throws a head kick but Shoemaker moves out of range.
Kin throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shoemaker tries to bum rush Kin with a series of wild strikes but Kin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kin is looking for a counter combo.
Kin tries a head kick but it misses.
Shoemaker wants to counter the offense by Kin and move into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoemaker darts in and clinches Kin up against the ropes.
Kin is trying to force a seperation but Shoemaker has the dominant position.
Kin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Kin.
Kin throws a head kick that misses.
Kin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shoemaker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shoemaker clinches with his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shoemaker.
Shoemaker breaks the clinch.
Kin lands with a kick to the temple. Shoemaker shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Shoemaker blocks a head kick by Kin.
Kin throws a sloppy head kick and Shoemaker moves out of range easily.
Shoemaker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shoemaker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kin throws a sloppy head kick and Shoemaker moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shoemaker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James Kin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shoemaker throws a right and a left that Kin avoids nicely.
Kin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kin throws a sloppy head kick and Shoemaker moves out of range easily.
Shoemaker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A head kick misses from Kin.
Shoemaker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shoemaker breaks the clinch.
Kin tries a head kick but it misses.
Kin throws a head kick but Shoemaker moves out of range.
Shoemaker clinches up with Kin and pushes him back against the ropes.
Shoemaker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shoemaker 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kin throws a head kick but Shoemaker moves out of range.
Shoemaker tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kin throws a head kick that misses.
Shoemaker avoids the head kick by Kin.
Shoemaker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shoemaker misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jido Shoemaker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jido Shoemaker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kin throws a sloppy head kick and Shoemaker moves out of range easily.
Shoemaker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shoemaker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kin.
Kin throws a lazy head kick
and Shoemaker counters by moving into the clinch.
Kin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kin tries to circle away but Shoemaker has him pinned against the ropes.
Shoemaker looking to slow down the pace here.
Shoemaker keeps control of Kin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shoemaker manages to break the clinch.
Kin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shoemaker's head.
Shoemaker blocks a head kick by Kin.
Kin tries a head kick but it misses.
Kin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shoemaker's head.
Shoemaker throws a series of punches but Kin moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kin throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kin.
James Kin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kin misses with a head kick.
Shoemaker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kin lands a high kick!
Shoemaker pushes Kin up against the ropes in a clinch.
Shoemaker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kin moves out of range of the strikes.
Kin throws a sloppy head kick and Shoemaker moves out of range easily.
Kin tries a head kick but it misses.
Shoemaker unleashes a big counter combination but Kin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kin throws a head kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Shoemaker. Those never looked like landing.
Kin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shoemaker dips to his left and cracks Kin with an uppercut!
Shoemaker blocks a head kick by Kin.
Shoemaker blocks a head kick by Kin.
Kin throws a lazy head kick
and Shoemaker counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Shoemaker keeps control of Kin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shoemaker leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Kin is trying to push Shoemaker away but Shoemaker has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Kin tries to break the clinch but Shoemaker is controlling the position.
Shoemaker breaks the clinch.
Shoemaker is looking to clinch.
Kin tries a head kick but it misses.
Shoemaker avoids the head kick by Kin.
Kin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kin throws a head kick but Shoemaker moves out of range.
Shoemaker clinches up against the ropes.
Shoemaker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shoemaker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shoemaker throws a combination. Kin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James Kin.
I think Kin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:26
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:26
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Kin!
Jido Shoemaker spoke after the fight, saying 'The next Time'.
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