Tag: tim boetsch

  • FREE FIGHT VIDEO: Tim Boetsch Dominates David Heath

    FREE FIGHT VIDEO: Tim Boetsch Dominates David Heath

    Leading up to UFC Bangor this Saturday, the UFC has decided to remind fans just how dominant UFC veteran Tim Boetsch can be, by bringing you a video of his UFC debut, which he made on 10 days notice. Boetsch lands some big punches to rock Heath before rag dolling his opponent into the cage. […]

  • Tavares Hoping Boetsch Doesn’t Hump His Way To Victory

    Tavares Hoping Boetsch Doesn’t Hump His Way To Victory

    “I’m hoping he doesn’t just lay-and-pray, wall-and-stall and try to hump my leg. I hope he comes to fight, but I’m ready for him to come in and try to squeak out a win… Obviously his wrestling is his go-to,” Tavares said. “He’s shown in the past fights where he came in barraging, clinching up, […]

  • Luke Rockhold Wants Vitor Belfort Rematch or Title Shot

    Luke Rockhold Wants Vitor Belfort Rematch or Title Shot

    UFC middleweight Luke Rockhold has been cleared to train after a toe injury suffered in his most recent win, which came against Tim Boetsch, according to UFC Tonight. Rockhold, who has pulled off two wins in a row after his UFC debut loss to Vitor Belfort, already knows exactly what he wants next. Rockhold told […]

  • Tavares Books Boetsch In UFC Fight Night 47 Bout

    Tavares Books Boetsch In UFC Fight Night 47 Bout

    A middleweight matchup between Brad Tavares and Tim Boetsch has been confirmed for UFC Fight Night 47. UFC officials recently announced the contest. UFC Fight Night 47 takes place on August 16 at Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine. Both fighters are coming off defeats. Tavares back in April against Yoel Romera and Boetsch in […]

  • UFC 172 in Baltimore adds Luke Rockhold vs. Tim Boetsch

    UFC 172 in Baltimore adds Luke Rockhold vs. Tim Boetsch

    A key middleweight bout between Luke Rockhold (11-2 MMA, 1-1 UFC) and Tim Boetsch (17-6 MMA, 8-5 UFC) is the latest addition to April’s UFC 172 event in Baltimore. UFC officials announced the fight Tuesday morning. The final Strikeforce middleweight champion, Luke Rockhold, is coming off his first UFC win, which he earned this past […]

  • Free Fight Video | Phil Davis vs. Tim Boetsch

    Free Fight Video | Phil Davis vs. Tim Boetsch

    Phil ‘Mr. Wonderful’ Davis sprinkles some powerful leg kicks in with his signature wrestling skills to send yet another opponent down to a new weight division.

  • Luke Rockhold vs. Tim Boetsch Targeted For UFC 166

    Luke Rockhold vs. Tim Boetsch Targeted For UFC 166

    A middleweight clash between Luke Rockhold and Tim Boetsch is reportedly set for UFC 166 according to ESPN.com Both fighters are coming off of losses and will use this fight as a jumping-off point to re-enter the stacked middleweight rankings in an attempt to gain contender status. Rockhold last fought Vitor Belfort in May, losing […]

  • Boetsch Not Buying Weidman Hype, Picking Silva To Win

    “I think Dana’s quote was all the fighters he’s talked to were picking Weidman. He didn’t call me to get my opinion because I’m with Anderson Silva on this one. I’m happy for Chris that he got what he asked for, but I think he’s going to find out he should have taken a little […]

  • Lamas Removed From UFC 162, Boetsch vs. Munoz Promoted To Main Card

    When the ‘Korean Zombie’ got shifted to Brazil to face Jose Aldo, he left Ricardo Lamas without an opponent for UFC 162. The UFC his apparently opted against filling that vacancy and instead will give Lamas his show money for stepping down and not competing on July 6. With the UFC 162 event now absent […]

  • Munoz Recounts Depression Following Weidman Defeat

    Munoz Recounts Depression Following Weidman Defeat

    “I kind of went into depression and was kind of like one of Austin Powers’ characters in his movie. I ate because I was sad and I was sad because I ate. Having an adversity stricken year was really, really hard for me. It was just hard for me to not be able to fight […]

  • Ricardo Lamas vs. Korean Zombie Official for UFC 162 | UFC News

    Ricardo Lamas vs. Korean Zombie Official for UFC 162 | UFC News

      Ricardo Lamas announced via his Twitter this evening that he will be facing Chan Sung Jung at UFC 162 on July 6th. The fight may have title implications but little is known about the fight besides its existence. Lamas is coming off of a TKO win over Erik Koch back in January. As for […]

  • Mark Munoz vs. Tim Boetsch added to UFC 162 | UFC News

    A middleweight match-up between Tim Boetsch (15-6 MMA, 7-4 UFC) and Mark Munoz (12-3 MMA, 7-3 UFC) is the latest addition to the UFC 162 card slated for July 6 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Boetsch returns to the octagon for the first time since suffering a TKO loss to fast-rising contender Constantinos Philippou at UFC […]

  • Strikeforce middleweight champ Luke Rockhold wants Constantinos Philippou at UFC on FOX 7 | UFC News

    Currently riding a nine-fight win streak, Luke Rockhold (10-1 MMA, 9-0 SF) is eager to prove his worth inside the UFC’s prestigious octagon and he already has some particular opponents in mind. The final Strikeforce middleweight champion, Luke Rockhold, has requested a bout with Constantinos Philippou at UFC on FOX 7 in San Jose, California, on April […]

  • Michael Bisping blasts ‘simpletons’ Alan Belcher and Tim Boetsch for UFC 155 losses | UFC News

    Michael Bisping blasts ‘simpletons’ Alan Belcher and Tim Boetsch for UFC 155 losses | UFC News

    Just prior to the biggest fight of his career against Vitor Belfort at UFC on FX 7 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, set for January 19th, Michael Bisping took a few moments to reflect on the UFC 155 performances of fellow middleweights Alan Belcher and Tim Boetsch. Alan ‘The Talent’ Belcher had verbally thrashed Bisping in 2012 calling ‘The […]

  • Boetsch Planning On More Passive Approach To Title Shot: “Just Beat People Up”

    Boetsch Planning On More Passive Approach To Title Shot: “Just Beat People Up”

    “For me that gets frustrating. Just because I’m one of those guys who isn’t very vocal about calling people out and saying I deserve such and such an opponent. Michael (Bisping)‘s very good at that and he’s made a career out of it, there are talks of him getting a title shot maybe before even […]

  • Chris Weidman Undergoes Torn Labrum Surgery, Out For 4 Months | UFC NEWS

    Chris Weidman Undergoes Torn Labrum Surgery, Out For 4 Months | UFC NEWS

    We reported earlier this month that top middleweight contender, Chris Weidman, was forced out of his schedule meeting against Tim Boetsch with an injury. The middleweight took to twitter recently to announce his successful surgery and give a time frame for his recovery. Check it out:

  • Bisping’s Down For Belfort Fight, Willing To Take Out Boetsch And Weidman Too | UFC NEWS

    Bisping’s Down For Belfort Fight, Willing To Take Out Boetsch And Weidman Too | UFC NEWS

    “I’ve heard the rumour myself, but that’s all I’ve heard. If the fight was to happen I’d definitely be up for it. I’ve got a lot of respect for Vitor, he’s a tough fighter. I want to fight for the title and have the best fights possible – and Vitor would definitely be one of […]

  • Why Chris Weidman Is Not Next In Line I Editorial

    Why Chris Weidman Is Not Next In Line I Editorial

      Any fighter who is on the cusp of the title picture calls out the champ of their respective weight class after a big win. Its just instinct. You just won a fight and now feel that you can beat anyone on Earth as the adrenaline continues to course through your veins. Whether or not […]

  • Tim Boetsch Honored To Be The Man To KO Lombard | UFC NEWS

    Tim Boetsch Honored To Be The Man To KO Lombard | UFC NEWS

      UFC middleweight, Tim Boetsch talked to Sherdog Radio Network’s, Jordan Breen Show about his highly anticipated fight with promotional newcomer and top middleweight prospect, Hector Lombard. Boetsch was originally slated to fight Michael Bisping at the upcoming UFC 149 card but the injury bug hit and shook up the middleweight division leaving Boetsch and Lombard […]