Tim Boetsch defeats Yushin Okami by TKO. The stoppage came at :54 in the third round.
Tim Boetsch landed an early leg kick and straight right hand. Okami with a straight left that landed flush. Tim responded with a high left kick. A beautiful jab from Okami backed Boetsch up. Another and Boetsch put his back against the cage. One of the jabs opened a cut on Tim’s cheek. Tim attempted to keep distance with teeps. Boetsch dropped for a takedown but Okami stepped out. Okami’s boxing looked incredibly crisp early in the first. Two kicks to the body land for Tim Boetsch as does a leg kick. Okami with a head kick with may be the first time he’s gone high with a kick in his UFC career. Boetsch countered with an overhand right but ate a heavy knee to the body as the first round ended.
Tim “The Barbarian” Boetsch Vs. Yushin Okami
Fight was scheduled for 3 rounds (5x5x5)
Tim Boetsch def. Yushin Okami via TKO (punches) – Round 3, 0:54
