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Event:
UCF 5: Blood Test
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Knox, right into the meat.
Boykins on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Boykins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Knox throws a quick inside leg kick.
Knox walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boykins misses with a low kick.
Boykins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Boykins moves away and avoids it.
Knox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boykins doesn't seem bothered though.
Knox on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boykins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC#
Knox is rocked!
Boykins lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox throws a leg kick which misses Boykins's front leg but catches the back leg as Boykins tries to avoid it.
Boykins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Knox to score with a decent uppercut.
Knox throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boykins.#T1#
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Boykins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox moves away from the strike by Boykins.
Knox scores with a nice head shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Knox!
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Boykins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Boykins's shoulder, as Boykins tries to avoid the shot.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch but Boykins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boykins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Knox.
Nice straight punches there by Knox. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knox.#CL#
Boykins gets a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Boykins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boykins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox gets through Boykins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Boykins blocks an uppercut.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox presses Boykins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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!
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Boykins.
I was talking to Boykins's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boykins backwards.
Knox gets through Boykins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boykins backwards.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Boykins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boykins tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Boykins scores with a shot to the side of Knox's head.
Boykins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boykins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boykins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boykins is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Knox is keeping busy.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Boykins.
Boykins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boykins blocking some punches.
Boykins is working Knox over against the cage.#T3#
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boykins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Boykins.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Boykins's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boykins backwards.
Knox tries a body shot but Boykins blocks it.
Knox blocks a body shot from Boykins.
Boykins stalls.
Boykins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox tries a body shot but Boykins blocks it.
Boykins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Knox - that landed with a thud.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boykins's elbow.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Knox working aggressively here.
Boykins wants to stall.
Knox scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Boykins controls the action.
Knox misses with some punches.
Boykins blocks a body shot from Knox.
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boykins blocking some punches.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boykins is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boykins struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Boykins.
Boykins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boykins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boykins swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boykins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Knox.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iota Knox dominated that round.
That's time! Boykins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Knox takes a swing at Boykins's ribcage but misses.
As Knox looks to move away, Boykins throws a big counter combo but Knox just gets out of the way.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boykins manages to avoid it.
Knox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boykins.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boykins.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boykins.
Boykins moves away from the strike by Knox.
Boykins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Knox throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Iota Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knox lands with a hook. Boykins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Knox wants to clinch.
Boykins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Boykins. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Iota Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boykins looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Knox lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Boykins moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Boykins misses the target.
Knox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boykins misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a low kick, right behind Boykins 's knee. #CL2#
Knox gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boykins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Knox.
A bit of stalling here from Boykins.
A short right from Knox.
Boykins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox lands a left hand.
Boykins misses with a punch on the inside.
Boykins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Knox lands a shot to the body.
Iota Knox seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short body shot lands from Knox as the two fighters clinch.
Knox lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox scores with a shot to the side of Boykins's head.
Knox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knox.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knox.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Knox as the two fighters clinch.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of Boykins backwards.
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knox lands a shot to the body.
Knox is leaning against Boykins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Knox.
Knox works on Boykins's body with a couple of short punches.
Boykins 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.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Knox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boykins takes a shot to the head.
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boykins backwards. #ROC2#
Boykins is rocked!
Knox lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Boykins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knox cracks Boykins with a nice body shot.
Boykins blocks a body shot from Knox.
A short right from Knox on the inside.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Boykins.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boykinss head. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knox tries a body shot but Boykins blocks it.
Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of Boykins backwards.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boykins misses with some punches.
Boykins seems to have got his legs back now.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Boykins.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Boykins controls his hands.
Knox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knox lands a left hand.
Boykins misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Knox.
Boykins misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boykins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Knox.
Knox misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iota Knox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Boykins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Knox with a hook.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boykins was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Knox punishes Boykins's body with a nice straight punch.
Boykins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rodney Boykins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knox connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boykins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boykins misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Boykins misses with a hook.
Boykins tries to move into range but Knox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Jab, jab by Knox - just one landing.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Boykins is just out of range.
Boykins misses with an uppercut.
Boykins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox misses with a looping left.
Knox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boykins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boykins was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Knox buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boykins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Boykins tries to bum rush Knox with a series of wild strikes but Knox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rodney Boykins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Knox cracks Boykins with a good jab.
Knox moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boykins slips a straight right by Knox.
Knox lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boykins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knox. Knox obviously looking to wear him down.
Knox scoring well with a low kick there.
Knox connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Knox. That's going to slow Boykins down.
Knox gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Knox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boykins at a distance.
Boykins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Boykins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Knox connects with an inside leg kick.
Knox throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Boykins has Knox up against the cage in a clinch.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox blocking some punches.
Boykins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox digs a right hand underneath Boykins's ribcage. Boykins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knox gets through Boykins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
Knox scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knox.
Knox lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boykins prevents a body shot from Knox. #T4#
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boykins tries to stall but Knox uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knox pushes Boykins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of Boykins backwards.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Boykins struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
Knox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Knox.
A left hand lands to the body for Knox.
Nice body punch from Knox.
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boykins backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Knox.
Nice body punch from Knox.
Knox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Knox as the two fighters clinch.
Knox lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iota Knox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Knox has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iota Knox!
A very excited looking Iota Knox made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Kemp slips a straight right by Boykins.
Boykins throws a solid leg kick but Kemp takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boykins.
Kemp avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kemp blocks a head kick by Boykins.
Kemp is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boykins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boykins lands a two punch combo.
Boykins tried to score with a low kick but Kemp checks it.
Kemp tries to counter by clinching up but Boykins breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boykins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boykins throws a leg kick but Kemp sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kemp tries to counter by clinching up but Boykins breaks away and moves out of range.
Boykins tries to score with a low kick but Kemp moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Kemp fails with the takedown
and Boykins counters with a stiff right hand.
Boykins throws a low kick, looking for Kemp's leg but Kemp calmly moves out of range.
Boykins is looking to land body kicks.
Kemp is looking to counter the offense by Boykins and move into the clinch.
Boykins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boykins misses with a hook. Kemp ducked under it nicely.
Boykins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boykins throws a wild body kick that Kemp sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Kemp was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Kemp shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boykins pinned against the cage. Boykins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kemp backing away here, and Boykins unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mariano Kemp. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Boykins moves into the clinch.
Kemp really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boykins.
Kemp tries for a takedown. No joy.
Boykins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boykins scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
A short uppercut from Boykins.
Kemp tries for a takedown but Boykins manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Kemp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kemp avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kemp darts in looking for a takedown but Boykins gets double underhooks and turns Kemp into the cage.
Boykins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kemp takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boykins lands a jab to the head.
Boykins is looking to chop away at Kemp's legs. #T4#
Kemp shoots in looking for a takedown. Boykins tries to sprawl out of it but Kemp keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boykins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boykins throws a counter combo.
Boykins thows a leg kick but Kemp checks it
and Kemp counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boykins lands a jab.
Boykins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boykins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Boykins throws a head kick but Kemp moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Boykins dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Kemp looks for a takedown but Boykins sprawls well.
Boykins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A punch combination from Boykins misses.
Kemp checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Boykins misses.
Kemp tries to counter by clinching up but Boykins breaks away and moves out of range.
Rodney Boykins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boykins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kemp fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Kemp shoots in and drives through. Boykins sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mariano Kemp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boykins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kemp tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Boykins manages to circle out of the way.
Boykins tried to score with a low kick but Kemp checks it.
Kemp misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boykins unleashes a big counter combination but Kemp bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Boykins closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Boykins lands with a left to the head.
Boykins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Boykins can't break the clinch.
Boykins tries to work over Kemp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boykins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kemp prevents Boykins from breaking the clinch.
Boykins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boykins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boykins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The referee calls for Boykins to work.
Boykins pressing his opponent against the cage. #T3#
Boykins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boykins just leaning against Kemp, taking a breather.
Boykins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kemp has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boykins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boykins.
Kemp jumps guard but Boykins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Boykins will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kemp up against the cage.
Boykins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boykins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Kemp blocks an uppercut.
Boykins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Boykins lands with a short shot to the head.
Kemp can't get the takedown.
Boykins is looking to break free of the clinch but Kemp has double underhooks.
Boykins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Boykins.
Boykins is trying to force a seperation but Kemp has the dominant position.
Boykins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kemp.
Boykins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kemp backwards.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boykins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kemp has him pressed against the cage.
Boykins misses with a punch on the inside.
Kemp is trying to pull guard but Boykins has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Boykins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Boykins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Boykins has managed to clinch.
Boykins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boykins wants to break free but Kemp has control.
Boykins'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.
Boykins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kemp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Kemp breaks from the clinch.
Kemp closes the distance and clinches up with Boykins, looking for a takedown. Kemp pushes Boykins against the cage but Boykins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Boykins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boykins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boykins digs a right hand underneath Kemp's ribcage. Kemp let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Boykins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boykins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kemp has him pressed against the cage.
Boykins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kemps head.
Boykins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Boykins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kemp has him pressed against the cage.
Boykins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kemp backwards.
A short left from Boykins.
Boykins is leaning against Kemp and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kemp has Boykins pressed against the cage, preventing Boykins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kemp looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mariano Kemp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kemp takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Boykins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boykins misses with a punch on the inside.
Kemp blocking some punches.
Boykins is trying to push Kemp away but Kemp has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Boykins stops a takedown attempt from Kemp.
Boykins gets underhooks to prevent Kemp's takedown attempt.
Boykins lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Kemp breaks from the clinch.
Rodney Boykins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kemp takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kemp walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boykins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kemp's head.#T3#
Boykins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boykins misses with a few strikes there.
Kemp fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boykins appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kemp goes for a double leg but Boykins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boykins continues to drive forward.
Kemp looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boykins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kemp seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mariano Kemp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boykins throws a leg kick #CL#
and Kemp holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T4#
Kemp tries to circle away but Boykins has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Kemp pulls guard.
Boykins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kemp working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boykins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boykins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Kemp looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boykins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mariano Kemp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boykins trying to control but Kemp is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodney Boykins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Boykins 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 25:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodney Boykins!
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