Yushin Okami vs. Tim Boetsch On Tap for UFC 144 in Japan
by Tim Burke on Nov 15, 2011 3:00 PM EST
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Yesterday came word of a top Japanese fighter getting his place on the UFC 144 card in Japan. Today, another one was booked for the card, and he's going to be facing a Barbarian on February 26th. UFC.com with the info:
Middleweight contender Yushin Okami will get a home game in his first bout since his UFC 134 clash with Anderson Silva when he takes on Tim Boetsch in UFC 144 action on February 26th.
"Undefeated since dropping down to middleweight, Tim ‘The Barbarian’ Boetsch has verbally agreed to face top three ranked Yushin ‘Thunder’ Okami February 26th in Tokyo, Japan," said UFC President Dana White.
Okami will fight in Japan for the first time in almost six years when he steps into the octagon to face Boetch. His last fight on home soil was a TKO win over Izuru Takeuchi in June of 2006, the fight before he signed with the UFC. Okami is currently training in Japan with a litany of top fighters including Dong Hyun Kim, Yoshihiro Akiyama, and Tatsuya Kawajiri.
Boetsch dropped to middleweight after a lopsided loss to Phil Davis at UFC 123 and has looked quite impressive so far. He thoroughly beat down both Kendall Grove and Nick Ring to take unanimous decisions in both bouts. This is a gigantic step up in competition for The Barbarian though.
The card will be headlined by a UFC lightweight title fight between Frankie Edgar and Ben Henderson.
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Okami will pick him apart standing and stuff him in the clinch
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I’m worried about Okami’s clinch (and wrestling) and Boetsch’s cardio… Not so Okami’s striking, IMO.
I think their wrestling will largely cancel each other out,
but I consider Okami to be the crisper, more focused striker, and will likely take the decision. The Barb gets sloppy and tired.
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by ElliotMatheny on Nov 15, 2011 4:46 PM EST up reply actions
He gets sloppy when tired...
Otherwise, I think he’ll have a slight edge in standup (more diverse, hits harder)… but I agree Okami throws straighter punches and is better at cutting off the ring.
Although it isn't likely...
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by Tim Bernier on Nov 15, 2011 3:03 PM EST reply actions 7 recs
Quick someone post the Barbarian bitch-toss
I love the power and brutality of Boestches throws, and as much as I WANT to see it against Okami, I highly, highly doubt it’ll happen.
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by RolloTomasi on Nov 15, 2011 3:11 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
this ones my favorite
Fine! I'll go build my own lunar lander, with blackjack and hookers. In fact, forget the lunar lander and the blackjack.
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by gxc on Nov 15, 2011 3:15 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
Okami is a strong Judoka himself
and although Boetsch is strong as a bull, Okami is strong as fuck too. And is the crisper puncher.
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by ElliotMatheny on Nov 15, 2011 3:17 PM EST up reply actions
And is the crisper puncher.
I disagree with this. Okami’s striking is overrated.
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by RolloTomasi on Nov 15, 2011 3:19 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
agreed..okami only smoked linhares on the feet
i think okami takes him in clinch but striking isnt all okami
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Boetsch's hands can get very sloppy
Okami is great at backing guys up with the jab, then unloading his left straight on them.
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by ElliotMatheny on Nov 15, 2011 3:22 PM EST up reply actions
He isn't knocking anyone cold,
but he has busted guys up.
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by ElliotMatheny on Nov 15, 2011 3:25 PM EST up reply actions
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by Chris Hall on Nov 15, 2011 3:29 PM EST up reply actions 9 recs
Indeed we will, sir!
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by ElliotMatheny on Nov 15, 2011 3:34 PM EST up reply actions
I love it. Right into side control with the arm trapped.
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This is a massive jump up in competition for Boetsch
I really hope Boetsch pulls this off, but it’s not very likely.
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they want to give okami winnable fight in japan
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by Elitex10x on Nov 15, 2011 3:31 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
You think Boetsch is a winnable fight.
We will see what happens in Japan.
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by VeeisAnimated on Nov 15, 2011 4:03 PM EST up reply actions
So they're basically throwing Okami a bone here, right?
This fight makes no sense otherwise.
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Solid, yes.
But this is Yushin “The Mothercrushin’ Thunder” Okami he’s fighting. Everything he does Okami does a lot better.
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by menckenstein on Nov 15, 2011 3:15 PM EST up reply actions
Boetsch's striking is so ADD
Okami is much more focused. He’s great at cutting off angles and using the 1-2 to back you against the fence. His style is very disarming against anyone not named Anderson Silva
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by ElliotMatheny on Nov 15, 2011 3:20 PM EST up reply actions
Boetsch hardly ever jabs
and hasn’t shown any semblance of counter punching or great head movement. You’re forgetting that Okami also outstruck Marquardt and Munoz.
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by ElliotMatheny on Nov 15, 2011 3:23 PM EST up reply actions
You're insane if you think Munoz won that fight
I think cecil was the judge with the dissenting view
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by menckenstein on Nov 15, 2011 3:26 PM EST up reply actions
Seriously!
Munoz went 1/15 on takedowns, and got outstruck 101 – 20
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by ElliotMatheny on Nov 15, 2011 3:30 PM EST up reply actions
Haha, that makes more sense.
I personally had Maia/ Munoz as a draw.
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by ElliotMatheny on Nov 15, 2011 3:33 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
How can you confuse those two fights?!
One was him getting utterly humiliated and the other was a nice back and forth battle.
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by menckenstein on Nov 15, 2011 3:35 PM EST up reply actions
No way did Munoz win that fight.
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by ElliotMatheny on Nov 15, 2011 3:26 PM EST up reply actions
Not even close.
Okami won that fight everywhere.
by The Armchair Juggernaut on Nov 15, 2011 3:35 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
As for the Marquardt fight-
Okami punched his way to victory in that fight. Nate actually hit 3/4 takedowns to Okami’s 1/9 (although I don’t think that non- slam takedowns have any bearing on a fight’s scoring, anyways).
Yushin pretty much boxed his way to victory in that fight.
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by ElliotMatheny on Nov 15, 2011 3:38 PM EST up reply actions
he worked marquardt in the clinch more than on the feet
Fine! I'll go build my own lunar lander, with blackjack and hookers. In fact, forget the lunar lander and the blackjack.
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by gxc on Nov 15, 2011 3:26 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Nah,
at striking distance, Yushin landed 22 face punches to Marquardt’s 11. Okami also landed quite a few hammer fists while sprawling.
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by ElliotMatheny on Nov 15, 2011 3:33 PM EST up reply actions
You have been mentioning this, but what is it about Boetsch’s striking that’s better than Okami’s? He may have more punching power, but otherwise, I’ve seen Boetsch get pretty sloppy and reckless. In none of his fights, I just haven’t seen that good of striking technique from Boetsch, just power. It’s not bad, but it’s not great either, and I’ve seen Okami throw the more crisp strikes.
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OOOOOOOOOOHHHHH SHIT!
Good matchup.
I like Tim in this one actually.
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by RolloTomasi on Nov 15, 2011 3:10 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
I knew I liked you Rollo
You like the Barbarian and are named after my favorite caramel candy. What’s not to like about this guy!?
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i think he was talking about rolos
Fine! I'll go build my own lunar lander, with blackjack and hookers. In fact, forget the lunar lander and the blackjack.
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Nope
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I think Boetsch is getting beat down here. I am a big fan of Boetsch, but couldn’t they have given him a bit of an easier matchup? He has looked very impressive so far at MW and he was doing a good job of cleaning up the lower end of the roster. His last few fights have also been exciting as hell so I think it’s a tough break for him.
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Sink or swim, I suppose. Tim has a very good shot at winning here.
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Man I dig this fight lots
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by MaZZacare on Nov 15, 2011 3:17 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
I wanted someone in the vein of, oh let’s say Ed Herman, for Boestch next.
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It is the MW division.
Not exactly dripping with contenders (that haven’t already been smashed by Silva)
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This is like a Tim Boetsch love fest. Sorry kiddies, Okami is taking that ass out.
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by andrew861 on Nov 15, 2011 3:27 PM EST reply actions 7 recs
I don’t think so.
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by mountaineers101 on Nov 15, 2011 3:29 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Okami > Marquardt >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Tim Boetsch > Nick Ring
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by andrew861 on Nov 15, 2011 3:33 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Progressing up the ladder doesn’t mean you’re destined to lose. I think the fact that Okami struggles with bigger grapplers should tell the tale of this fight. Okami could definitely pick him apart standing, but I just see a Boetsch party breaking out.
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by mountaineers101 on Nov 15, 2011 3:42 PM EST up reply actions
Struggles with bigger grapplers? Which grapplers are you referring to? Chael Sonnen? I seriously hope you’re not comparing Tim Boetsch to Chael Sonnen. That would be silly. Outright silly.
Okami easily stuffed Munoz and boxed him up, Okami took down Marquardt and frustrated him, lets not forget what this man has done in light of the Anderson Silva drubbing.
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What in the hell is that?
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This'll be a slugfest..
It’s an interesting matchup because Okami won’t be able to manhandle Boetsch like he has done to others. He’s going to have to strike with him and vice versa.
by Rob Young on Nov 15, 2011 3:30 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
I think Boetsch will be able to get Okami down. Okami supposedly walks around at 196 in the cage, while Boetsch will be around 205 or so. I think a decision victory for Boetsch is in the works. Two Japan losses on that card is not gonna be fun.
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by mountaineers101 on Nov 15, 2011 3:32 PM EST reply actions
boetsch has lost to every single wrestler he has faced
just because he outmuscled KENDAL GROVE and bum knee nick ring (who was taken down at will by riki fukuda) does not make him a contender.
okami by anything
You're not going to call Dave Heath a wrestler are you?
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by menckenstein on Nov 15, 2011 3:44 PM EST up reply actions
Also, sans Mark Munoz, Okami struggles with strong American wrestling. A look at his record shows that he rarely fights wrestlers, but he tends to lose when he does.
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by mountaineers101 on Nov 15, 2011 3:45 PM EST up reply actions
Who? Who are you referring to? Chael Sonnen? I hope you know everyone struggles with Chael Sonnen’s wrestling. He is not representative of all American wrestlers, he is the very top of the food chain.
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Jake Shields as well.
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by mountaineers101 on Nov 15, 2011 3:49 PM EST up reply actions
That was close to 6 years ago before Okami even entered the UFC. Grasping for straws here.
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Okami was also taken down by Marquardt two times, Evan Tanner one time, and Rich Franklin one time. Okami struggles with guys who are bigger than him. That is proven. Okami’s wrestling game looks good when he feasts upon guys like Swick, Rory Singer, etc.
I definitely think Okami should be a favorite and has the clearer path to victory. But to completely discount Boetsch is dumb.
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by mountaineers101 on Nov 15, 2011 3:55 PM EST up reply actions 5 recs
Utter nonsense. He was taken down a couple of times but he was never outwrestled until he met Sonnen. You also conveniently leave out the details of each of those fights. Marquardt was also taken down by Okami, Evan Tanner never took Okami down (please do not pull shit out of your ass) and the majority of the Rich Franklin fight was spent in the clinch.
To say that Okami has trouble with stronger American wrestlers is the same as saying Anderson has trouble with stronger American wrestlers because Hendo and Sonnen took him down.
Nobody is discounting Boetsch but you’re clearly discounting Okami.
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You obviously haven't seen Okami/ Shields-
Yushin stuffed pretty much every takedown Shields tried for. That decision was complete, utter bullshit.
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by ElliotMatheny on Nov 15, 2011 4:05 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Agreed. Shields won based on “Diego Sanchez” aggression.
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by andrew861 on Nov 15, 2011 4:10 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
I call bullshit
I’ve never seen shields “wobble” someone
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by sitnam90 on Nov 15, 2011 6:06 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Its the concept of pushing forward is enough to win fights. I wasn’t saying that the fights were comparable. Damn, whats going on with this place lately?
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by sitnam90 on Nov 15, 2011 7:03 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
It's absolutely preposterous.
Martin FUCKED him up. That fight was a blowout.
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by ElliotMatheny on Nov 15, 2011 7:07 PM EST up reply actions
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by James Brady on Nov 15, 2011 5:41 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Okami isn't a great wrestler either
He got out wrestled by Marquardt statistically, out wrestled by Andy, dominated by Chael.
Read: Toblerone Jones
He isn't a great wrestler,
but he does have very strong takedown defense from the clinch, stemming from his Judo background. The vast majority of Boetsch’ takedowns originate in the clinch.
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by ElliotMatheny on Nov 15, 2011 4:07 PM EST up reply actions
Can you reference where he's shown strong takedown defense from the clinch, or is that something just assumed based on his background?
I know he’s great at stuffing takedowns.
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I'm not going to go back and watch his fights to list specific examples
All I will say is that guys like Munoz have tried pressing him against the fence and powering through a takedown that way, and have had horrible results. Marquardt got a few quick takedowns, but they weren’t from the clinch. Nate showed incredible speed with his shots, although Okami got right back up and proved impossible to pin down.
The last guy to make Yushin work from his back was Rich Franklin, and Okami nearly ripped his arm off with a kimura.
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by ElliotMatheny on Nov 15, 2011 7:11 PM EST up reply actions
A guy not getting taken down from the clinch doesn’t mean he has good clinch defense. Sorry, but that’s not something you can really list an advantage against Boetsch specifically.
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by James Brady on Nov 15, 2011 11:26 PM EST up reply actions
Are you serious?
Like I said- the majority of Boetsch’s takedowns are from the clinch. He doesn’t have a great shot. Okami is very good at stuffing takedowns, especially those originating from the clinch. He’s very strong, has great hips and a rock solid base, digs those underhooks and is VERY hard to take down.
I’m saying that Tim will have a very hard time taking him down, and like I said- Okami is a crisper puncher and I think he will outstrike Boetsch.
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by ElliotMatheny on Nov 16, 2011 2:44 AM EST up reply actions
No, you were talking specifically about the clinch, which is the one and only thing I replied to, you’re not saying Tim will have a very hard time taking him down. I just hate all these conclusions people draw from other things that aren’t true. I asked because I’m a huge Yushin Okami fan and this is not a conclusion I’ve drawn from watching him fight. The clinch bit is weak and not at all a fact because you have nothing to cite. Not even a specific fight.
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by James Brady on Nov 16, 2011 12:34 PM EST up reply actions
I hope this fight ends in a draw
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So are they going to put all the Japanese fighters on this card?
Gomi vs ??
Mizukaki vs ??
Riki Fukuda vs ??
Hatsu Hioki vs ??
Kid, Omigawa too?
I’ve been overwhelmed and I’ve been underwhelmed. Can I ever just be whelmed?
Actually looked decent his last fight
Plus the fact it was altitude, I don’t think his cardio is that much of issue at MW.
The key is to hit the guy in the jaw really hard before the other guy does it to you.
by FreeLightningLee on Nov 15, 2011 4:17 PM EST up reply actions
Or 2 JPN 0.5 KOR OR 2 JPN
depending on your point of view…
by Darkknight95 on Nov 15, 2011 4:01 PM EST up reply actions
If Tim Boetsch wins, Imma be all...
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by krcampbell on Nov 15, 2011 5:14 PM EST reply actions 3 recs
you called it
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by RolloTomasi on Nov 15, 2011 5:25 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
And some said it couldn't be done
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Very good fight
Either Okami is going to stay near the top of the division…or Boetsch is going to become a new contender.
Huge opportunity for a big rankings upset here.
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Anyway ...
The Barbarian wins this one. Okami is massively overrated. The key is aggression – and I think Tim will actually bring it. At that point, Okami wilts and is defeated. Done.
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by glib_mf on Nov 15, 2011 5:17 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Tempted to pick Boetsch
Gotta love Redneck Judo even though Okami is clearly the better fighter.
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i like this fight
I think Okami wins it but danm would it be something for the Barbarian to win
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