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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mariano Kemp (ranked 24811 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Boykins (ranked 5382 p4p, 0 weight class). Mariano Kemp has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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140 lbs
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170 cm
25
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mariano Kemp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rodney Boykins!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Boykins.
Kemp tries for a takedown but Boykins manages to get underhooks.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Boykins closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Boykins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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.
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.
Boykins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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
and Kemp holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kemp tries to circle away but Boykins has him pinned against the cage.
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.
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.
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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energy
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hype
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mgr
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RATING
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