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	'''Tim Boetsch''' (born ], ]) is an ] ], currently competing in the ] division of the ] (UFC).
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			'''Timothy A. Boetsch'''<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://boxing.nv.gov/2011%20Results%20Web/05-28-11%20MMA.pdf \|title=Archived copy \|accessdate=2011-07-25 \|url-status=dead \|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110725045809/http://boxing.nv.gov/2011%20Results%20Web/05-28-11%20MMA.pdf \|archivedate=2011-07-25 }}</ref> ({{IPAc-en\|ˈ\|b\|oʊ\|tʃ}}; born January 28, 1981) is a retired American professional ] who fought in the ] and ] divisions of the ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.ufc.com/news/Tim-Boetsch-UFC-fight-night-boston-2016-stepping-up-in-search-of-wins?id=\|title=Boetsch Bulks Up In Search of Winning Ways\|publisher=UFC.com\|author=Thomas Gerbasi\|date=January 8, 2016\|accessdate=January 16, 2016}}</ref> A professional since 2006, Boetsch has formerly competed as an alternate for the ] in the ] and ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/rankings/4/Sherdogs-Official-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Rankings-48437\|title=Sherdog Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings \|date=December 18, 2012\|publisher=sherdog.com\|accessdate=2012-12-18}}</ref>

			==Background==
			Boetsch was born in ], and has a brother, Aaron, who is ten years older than him. Boetsch began ] when he was six years old, and had always admired his older brother's wrestling abilities. Boetsch, who also practiced ], attended ], where he was very successful at the local high school level. Boetsch was a four-time state wrestling champion, and won almost every tournament that he participated in. On August 4, 2012, he was inducted into the Maine Wrestling Hall of Fame. He then attended ] on a wrestling scholarship, but had mixed results in his wrestling career there. Boetsch had trouble settling into the right weight-class, and was not consistent. His college roommate, who was also on the wrestling team, had been training with the legendary ] after he left college. Boetsch's roommate then offered Boetsch the opportunity to fight in Iowa, and Boetsch, who was landscaping in Pennsylvania at the time, accepted.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.marilynsmemoir.com/2012/06/19/tim-boetsch-a-fighter-of-strength-and-determination/\|title=Tim Boetsch – A Fighter of Strength and Determination\|publisher=\|access-date=April 14, 2013\|archive-date=March 4, 2016\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304080349/http://www.marilynsmemoir.com/2012/06/19/tim-boetsch-a-fighter-of-strength-and-determination/\|url-status=dead}}</ref>

			==Mixed martial arts career==
			===Early career===
			Boetsch had his first amateur fight in August 2006, and after dominating the first two opponents he faced in less than two minutes, made his transition to the professional ranks. Boetsch made his ] debut as a late replacement to fight veteran ]. He was given three days to prepare for the match, and fought the future champion to a decision, his first professional loss.

			===Ultimate Fighting Championship===
			After this performance, Boetsch made his ] debut at '']'' as a late replacement to fight ]. He was given ten days to prepare for the fight, and won by TKO in the first round. Boetsch received particular acclaim and a fan following for the way he threw Heath onto his head at the end of the fight.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/mma/news;_ylt=Ajia576eWcBw90XJ_sfpLhE9Eo14?slug=ki-boetsch081408&prov=yhoo&type=lgns\|title=Boetsch knows he's a work in progress\|publisher=Yahoo! Sports}}</ref> Boetsch next made his main card debut in the UFC as a replacement to fight ] at ] with six weeks to prepare for the fight. Though he opened a large gash on Hamill's lower lip, he found himself winded in the second round, leading to a TKO loss due to strikes from the ground.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.espn.com/extra/mma/news/story?id=3326966&campaign=rsssrch&source=ufc\|title=Florian halts Lauzon; Maynard, Diaz also win\|author=Mike Sloan\|date=April 3, 2008\|publisher=ESPN}}</ref>

			Boetsch fought submission specialist Michael Patt at ]. For the first time in four fights, Boetsch did not enter the bout as a replacement for another fighter. Boetsch won by TKO in the first round.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/5245/practice-makes-perfect-for-ufc-88-winner-tim-boetsch.mma\|title=Practice makes perfect for UFC 88 winner Tim Boetsch\|author=Kieran Malone\|publisher=MMajunkie\|access-date=September 9, 2008\|archive-date=November 5, 2012\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121105091459/http://mmajunkie.com/news/5245/practice-makes-perfect-for-ufc-88-winner-tim-boetsch.mma\|url-status=dead}}</ref>

			Boetsch was released from the UFC following his loss to ] at ], ending his four-fight contract with a 2–2 record.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=9055&zoneid=13 \|title=- UFC RELEASES CIESNOLEVICZ AFTER TUF LOSS - MMA WEEKLY - Mixed Martial Arts & UFC News, Photos, Rankings & more \|website=www.mmaweekly.com \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090628184637/http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=9055&zoneid=13 \|archive-date=2009-06-28}} </ref>

			Boetsch earned a record of 3-0 before getting re-signed with the UFC.

			===Return to the UFC===
			Boetsch was scheduled to face ] on August 7, 2010, at ], but Silva was forced out of the bout due to an injury.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/20065/thiago-silva-injured-again-replacement-search-underway-for-ufc-117-slot.mma\|title=Thiago Silva injured again, replacement search underway for UFC 117 slot\|publisher=mmajunkie.com\|date=2010-07-27\|url-status=dead\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110303232345/http://mmajunkie.com/news/20065/thiago-silva-injured-again-replacement-search-underway-for-ufc-117-slot.mma\|archivedate=2011-03-03}}</ref> and replaced by UFC newcomer Todd Brown. Boetsch won a unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/20068/ufc-newcomer-todd-brown-replaces-thiago-silva-at-ufc-117-meets-tim-boetsch.mma\|title=UFC newcomer Todd Brown replaces Thiago Silva at UFC 117, meets Tim Boetsch\|publisher=mmajunkie.com\|date=2010-07-27\|url-status=dead\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100730013551/http://mmajunkie.com/news/20068/ufc-newcomer-todd-brown-replaces-thiago-silva-at-ufc-117-meets-tim-boetsch.mma\|archivedate=2010-07-30}}</ref>

			Boetsch faced ] on November 20, 2010, at ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/20540/tim-boetsch-vs-phil-davis-tapped-for-ufc-123.mma\|title=Tim Boetsch vs. Phil Davis tapped for UFC 123\|publisher=mmajunkie.com\|date=2010-09-04\|url-status=dead\|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20120712224159/http://mmajunkie.com/news/20540/tim-boetsch-vs-phil-davis-tapped-for-ufc-123.mma\|archivedate=2012-07-12}}</ref> He lost the fight via submission .<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/21457/ufc-123-play-by-play-and-live-results.mma \|title=UFC 123 play by play and live results \|accessdate=2010-11-22 \|publisher=MMAJUNKIE.com \|date=2010-11-20 \|url-status=dead \|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101122154110/http://mmajunkie.com/news/21457/ufc-123-play-by-play-and-live-results.mma \|archivedate=2010-11-22 }}</ref>

			Boetsch subsequently dropped down to the ] division. He faced ] on May 28, 2011, at ]<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/22925/tim-boetsch-drops-to-middleweight-faces-kendall-grove-at-ufc-130.mma \|title=Tim Boetsch drops to middleweight, faces Kendall Grove at UFC 130 \|publisher=mmajunkie.com.com \|accessdate=2011-03-21 \|url-status=dead \|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110322031035/http://mmajunkie.com/news/22925/tim-boetsch-drops-to-middleweight-faces-kendall-grove-at-ufc-130.mma \|archivedate=2011-03-22 }}</ref> and won the fight via unanimous decision.

			Boetsch faced ] on September 24, 2011, at ]. He won the fight via unanimous decision.<ref name="UFC 135">{{cite web\|last=Stupp\|first=Dann\|title=UFC 135 preliminary-card results: Ferguson breaks Riley's jaw, Boetsch cruises\|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/25389/ufc-135-preliminary-card-results-ferguson-breaks-rileys-jaw-boetsch-cruises.mma\|work=MMAJunkie.com\|accessdate=25 September 2011\|url-status=dead\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110926062706/http://mmajunkie.com/news/25389/ufc-135-preliminary-card-results-ferguson-breaks-rileys-jaw-boetsch-cruises.mma\|archivedate=26 September 2011}}</ref>

			Boetsch was victorious in his fight against former UFC title challenger ] on February 26, 2012, at ]. Boetsch was badly beaten in the first two rounds before rallying to claim a TKO victory in what is arguably the biggest victory of his career to date.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/26104/yushin-okami-meets-tim-boetsch-at-ufc-144-in-japan.mma\|title=Yushin Okami meets Tim Boetsch at UFC 144 in Japan\|publisher=mmajunkie.com\|date=November 15, 2011\|url-status=dead\|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20120724053319/http://mmajunkie.com/news/26104/yushin-okami-meets-tim-boetsch-at-ufc-144-in-japan.mma\|archivedate=July 24, 2012}}</ref> Veteran commentator ] stated it as the greatest comeback in UFC history.

			Boetsch was expected to face ] on July 21, 2012, at ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/28481/michael-bisping-vs-tim-boetsch-moves-from-ufc-148-to-ufc-149-in-calgary.mma\|title=Michael Bisping vs. Tim Boetsch moves from UFC 148 to UFC 149 in Calgary\|work=MMAjunkie.com\|date=April 30, 2012\|accessdate=April 30, 2012\|url-status=dead\|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20120711084647/http://mmajunkie.com/news/28481/michael-bisping-vs-tim-boetsch-moves-from-ufc-148-to-ufc-149-in-calgary.mma\|archivedate=July 11, 2012}}</ref> However, Bisping was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by promotional newcomer ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2012/6/7/3069757/ufc-149-hector-lombard-vs-tim-boetsch-fight-set-michael-bisping-hurt\|title=Hector Lombard vs Tim Boetsch fight set for July 21 with Michael Bisping injured \|publisher=mmamania.com \|last=Mrosko \|first=Gene \|date= June 7, 2012}}</ref> Boetsch defeated Lombard via split decision.

			Boetsch was expected to face ] on December 29, 2012, at ].<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/30543/chris-weidman-vs-tim-boetsch-slated-for-ufc-155-in-las-vegas.mma \|title=Chris Weidman vs. Tim Boetsch slated for UFC 155 in Las Vegas \|work=mmajunkie.com \|date=September 7, 2012 \|url-status=dead \|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20130129033825/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2012/09/chris-weidman-vs-tim-boetsch-slated-for-ufc-155-in-las-vegas \|archivedate=January 29, 2013 }}</ref> However, Weidman was forced out of the bout due citing an injury and was replaced by ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/31739/chris-weidman-out-of-ufc-155-constantinos-philippou-now-fights-tim-boetsch.mma\|date=November 21, 2012\|title=Chris Weidman out at UFC 155, Costas Philippou now fights Tim Boetsch\|work=mmajunkie.com\|accessdate=November 21, 2012\|url-status=dead\|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20130103202609/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2012/11/chris-weidman-out-of-ufc-155-constantinos-philippou-now-fights-tim-boetsch\|archivedate=January 3, 2013}}</ref> Boetsch had dominated the first round, but he received an eye poke and ] later in the fight and was bleeding a significant amount. Boetsch was never able to fully recover and slowed down significantly. He eventually lost the fight via TKO due to strikes, making this his first loss since moving to Middleweight.

			Boetsch faced ] on July 6, 2013, at ], He lost the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/3/6/4072622/mark-munoz-vs-tim-boetsch-slated-for-ufc-162\|title=Mark Munoz vs. Tim Boetsch slated for UFC 162\|publisher=MMAFighting.com\|author=Ariel Helwani \|date=2013-03-06\|accessdate=2013-03-06}}</ref>

			Boetsch was expected to face ] on October 19, 2013, at ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/07/tim-boetsch-vs-luke-rockhold-slated-for-ufc-166-in-houston\|title=Tim Boetsch vs. Luke Rockhold slated for UFC 166 in Houston\|publisher=MMAjunkie.com\|author=Staff \|date=2013-07-24\|accessdate=2013-07-24}}</ref> However, Rockhold was forced out of the bout citing a knee injury and was replaced by ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/09/luke-rockhold-out-c-b-dollaway-meets-tim-boetsch-at-ufc-166\|title=Luke Rockhold out, C.B. Dollaway meets Tim Boetsch at UFC 166\|publisher=MMAJunkie.com\|author=Staff\|date=2013-09-18\|accessdate=2013-09-18}}</ref> While Dollaway seemingly controlled the action for the majority of the bout, he was docked a point for multiple eye pokes to Boetsch. Boetsch was declared the winner via split decision.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2013/10/ufc-166-results-and-photos-tim-boetsch-vs-c-b-dollaway\|title=After eye pokes, Tim Boetsch beats C.B. Dollaway\|publisher=MMAJunkie.com\|author=Steven Marrocco\|date=2013-10-20\|accessdate=2013-10-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2013/10/20/4858120/ufc-166-results-gross-judging-incompetence-displayed-in-tim-boetsch\|title=Gross judging incompetence displayed in Tim Boetsch vs. C.B Dollaway decision\|publisher=bloodyelbow.com\|author=Mookie Alexander\|date=2013-10-20\|accessdate=2013-10-20}}</ref>

			Boetsch eventually faced ] on April 26, 2014, at ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/06/tim-boetsch-vs-brad-tavares-shawn-jordan-vs-jack-may-added-to-ufc-fight-night-47-\|title=Luke Rockhold vs. Tim Boetsch set for UFC 172 in Baltimore \|publisher=mmajunkie\|author=Matt Erickson\|accessdate=2014-02-04\|date=2014-02-04}}</ref> He lost the fight via submission in the first round.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://fansided.com/2014/04/26/ufc-172-results-luke-rockhold-vs-tim-boetsch/\|title=UFC 172 results: Luke Rockhold submits Tim Boetsch in Round 1\|publisher=fansided.com\|author=Josh Sanchez\|date=2014-04-26\|accessdate=2014-04-26}}</ref>

			Boetsch faced ] on August 16, 2014, at ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/02/luke-rockhold-vs-tim-boetsch-set-for-ufc-172-in-baltimore/\|title=Tim Boetsch vs. Brad Tavares added to UFC Fight Night 47 \|publisher=mmajunkie\|author=Staff\|accessdate=2014-06-11\|date=2014-06-11}}</ref> Boetsch scored a come from behind victory, defeating Tavares via second round TKO.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://bangordailynews.com/2014/08/17/sports/lincolnville-native-boetsch-rallies-to-stop-tavares-in-ufc-bangor-battle-bader-beats-saint-preux/\|title=Lincolnville native Boetsch rallies to knockout victory in UFC Bangor battle \|author=Ernie Clark \|publisher=bangordailynews.com\|accessdate=2014-08-17\|date=2014-08-17}}</ref> The win also earned Boetsch his first ''Performance of the Night'' bonus award.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/08/ufc-fight-night-47-bonuses-boetsch-thiago-tavares-jouban-baczynski-win-50000\|title=UFC Fight Night 47 bonuses: Boetsch, Thiago Tavares, Jouban, Baczynski win $50,000 \|author=Staff \|publisher=mmajunkie.com\|accessdate=2014-08-17\|date=2014-08-17}}</ref>

			Boetsch next faced ] on January 31, 2015, at ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/10/thales-leites-vs-tim-boetsch-booked-for-ufc-183-in-las-vegas\|title=Thales Leites vs. Tim Boetsch booked for UFC 183 in Las Vegas \|author=Staff \|publisher=mmajunkie.com\|accessdate=2014-10-29\|date=2014-10-29}}</ref> He lost the fight via technical submission due to an arm-triangle choke in the second round.<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2015/1/31/7958443/ufc-183-results-thales-leites-submits-tim-boetsch-in-great-fight\|title=UFC 183 results: Thales Leites submits Tim Boetsch in great fight\|publisher=bloodyelbow.com\|author=Tim Burke\|accessdate=2015-01-31\|date=2015-01-31}}</ref> Despite the loss, Boetsch was awarded a ''Fight of the Night'' bonus.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/02/ufc-183-bonuses-which-fighter-on-the-card-doubled-up-for-100000\|title=UFC 183 bonuses: Which fighter on the card doubled up for $100,000?\|author=Staff\|publisher=mmajunkie.com\|date=2015-02-01\|accessdate=2015-02-01}}</ref>

			Boetsch faced ] on June 6, 2015, in the main event at ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://mmamania.com/2015/2/27/8124531/ufc-adds-matt-mitrione-vs-ben-rothwell-dan-henderson-vs-tim-boetsch\|title=UFC adds Matt Mitrione vs Ben Rothwell, Dan Henderson vs Tim Boetsch to UFC Fight Night 68 on June 6 in New Orleans \|publisher=mmamania.com \|date=2015-02-27}}</ref> He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://fcfighter.com/post/ufc-fn-68-dan-henderson-stoppage-win-caps-off-night-of-finishes\|title=UFC FN 68: Dan Henderson stoppage win caps off night of finishes\|publisher=fcfighter.com\|author=FCF Staff\|accessdate=2015-06-07\|date=2015-06-07}}</ref>

			Boetsch faced ] in a light heavyweight bout on January 17, 2016, at ].<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/9/30/9430179/travis-browne-matt-mitrione-tim-boetsch-ed-herman-added-to-ufc-fight\|title=Tim Boetsch vs. Ed Herman added to UFC Fight Night 81\|publisher=mmafighting.com\|author=Marc Raimondi\|accessdate=2015-09-30\|date=2015-09-30}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2015/9/17/9347641/report-ed-herman-jumps-to-205-fights-tim-boetsch-at-ufc-fight-night-81-mma\|title=Report: Ed Herman jumps to 205, fights Tim Boetsch at UFC Fight Night 81\|publisher=mmamania.com\|author=Jesse Holland\|date=September 17, 2015\|accessdate=January 10, 2016}}</ref> He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/01/ufc-fight-night-81-results-ed-herman-knocks-out-tim-boetsch-in-second-round\|title=UFC Fight Night 81 results: Ed Herman knocks out Tim Boetsch in second round\|publisher=mmajunkie.com\|author=Ben Fowlkes\|date=2016-01-17\|accessdate=2016-01-17}}</ref>

			Boetsch next faced ] on July 13, 2016, at ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/04/ufc-fight-night-91-gets-tim-boetsch-vs-josh-samman-scott-holtzman-vs-cody-pfister\|title=UFC Fight Night 91 gets Tim Boetsch vs. Josh Samman\|publisher=mmajunkie.com\|author=Staff\|date=2016-04-21\|accessdate=2016-04-21}}</ref> He won the fight via TKO in the second round.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/07/ufc-fight-night-91-results-tim-boetsch-busts-up-josh-samman-for-tko-win\|title=UFC Fight Night 91 results: Tim Boetsch busts up Josh Samman for TKO upset win\|author=Brent Brookhouse\|website=mmajunkie.com\|date=2016-07-13\|accessdate=2016-07-13}}</ref>

			Boetsch faced ] on November 12, 2016, at ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/09/edgar-vs-stephens-boetsch-vs-natal-other-bouts-confirmed-for-ufc-205\|title=Edgar vs. Stephens, Boetsch vs. Natal, other bouts confirmed for UFC 205\|publisher=mmajunkie.com\|author=Staff\|date=2016-09-21\|accessdate=2016-09-21}}</ref> He won the fight via TKO in the first round.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/11/ufc-205-results-tim-boetsch-lays-out-new-york-based-rafael-natal-with-brutal-first-round-tko\|title=UFC 205 results: Tim Boetsch lays out New York-based Rafael Natal with brutal first-round TKO\|publisher=mmajunkie.com\|author=Ben Fowlkes\|date=2016-11-12\|accessdate=2016-11-12}}</ref>

			In the last fight of his contract, Boetsch faced ] on February 11, 2017, at ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.newsday.com/sports/mixed-martial-arts/ufc-208-in-brooklyn-adds-ronaldo-jacare-souza-vs-tim-boetsch-1.12877134\|title=UFC 208 in Brooklyn adds Ronaldo 'Jacare' Souza vs. Tim Boetsch\|publisher=newsday.com\|author=Mark La Monica\|date=2016-01-06\|accessdate=2016-01-16}}</ref> He lost the fight via submission in the first round.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/02/ufc-208-results-jacare-souza-gets-nights-first-stoppage-taps-tim-boetsch-with-kimura\|title=UFC 208 results: 'Jacare' Souza gets night's first stoppage, taps Tim Boetsch with kimura\|publisher=mmajunkie.com\|author=Steven Marrocco\|date=2017-02-11\|accessdate=2017-02-11}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2017/2/8/14551970/tim-boetsch-enters-jacare-souza-bout-on-last-fight-of-contract\|title=Tim Boetsch enters 'Jacare' Souza bout on last fight of contract\|publisher=mmafighting.com\|author=Ariel Helwani\|date=2017-02-08\|accessdate=2017-02-27}}</ref>

			Boetsch faced ] on June 25, 2017, at ].<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/03/b-j-penn-dennis-siver-johny-hendricks-tim-boetsch-at-ufc-fight-night-112-in-oklahoma-city\|title=B.J. Penn-Dennis Siver, Johny Hendricks-Tim Boetsch at UFC Fight Night 112 in Oklahoma City\|publisher=mmajunkie.com\|author=Staff\|date=2017-03-22\|accessdate=2017-03-22}}</ref> He won the fight via TKO due to a head kick and punches early in the second round.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2017/6/25/15871100/ufc-fight-night-chiesa-vs-lee-results-tim-boetsch-vs-johny-hendricks-mma-news\|title=UFC Oklahoma City results: Boetsch stops Hendricks in round 2\|work=Bloody Elbow\|access-date=2017-06-26\|archive-date=June 26, 2017\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170626051534/https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2017/6/25/15871100/ufc-fight-night-chiesa-vs-lee-results-tim-boetsch-vs-johny-hendricks-mma-news\|url-status=dead}}</ref> The win also earned Boetsch his second ''Performance of the Night'' bonus award.<ref name="auto">{{Cite news\|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/06/ufc-fight-night-112-bonuses-controversy-in-main-event-but-kevin-lee-still-gets-50000\|title=UFC Fight Night 112 bonuses: Controversy in main event, but Kevin Lee still gets $50,000\|date=2017-06-26\|work=MMAjunkie\|access-date=2017-06-26\|language=en-US}}</ref>

			Boetsch faced ] on April 14, 2018, at ].<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://sportv.globo.com/site/combate/noticia/antonio-cara-de-sapato-enfrenta-tim-boetsch-no-ufc-glendale-em-14-de-abril.ghtml\|title=Antônio Cara de Sapato enfrenta Tim Boetsch no UFC Glendale, em 14 de abril\|work=Sportv\|access-date=2018-02-02\|language=pt-BR}}</ref> He lost the fight via a rear-naked choke on round one.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2018/04/antonio-carlos-junior-plans-to-use-jiu-jitsu-against-tim-boetsch-and-can-you-blame-him\|title=Antonio Carlos Junior plans to use jiu-jitsu against Tim Boetsch, and can you blame him?\|date=2018-04-14\|work=MMAjunkie\|access-date=2018-04-15\|language=en-US}}</ref>

			Boetsch faced ] on March 9, 2019, at ].<ref name="WichitaFN">{{cite web \|title=UFC Fight Night coming to Wichita \|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/ufc-fight-night-coming-wichita \|website=ufc.com\|date=2019-01-08\|access-date=2019-01-08}}</ref> He lost the fight by unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.mmaindia.com/ufc-fight-night-146-results-omari-akhmedov-outworks-tim-boetsch-in-a-three-round-standup-fight/\|title=UFC Fight Night 146 Results – Omari Akhmedov Outworks Tim Boetsch in a Three Round Standup Fight\|last=Syed\|first=Sohail\|date=2019-03-10\|website=MMA India\|language=en-US\|access-date=2019-03-10}}</ref>

			In September 2019, Boetsch announced that he had retired.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Coarse Grind Podcast Ep105 Tim Boetsch \|website = ]\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lvsP25RATc&t=554s&ab_channel=TheCoarseGrindPodcast \|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/_lvsP25RATc \|archive-date=2021-12-21 \|url-status=live\|access-date=27 April 2021 \|language=en}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

	==Personal life==		==Personal life==
			Boetsch is married and has two sons and a daughter.
	He is a four-time Camden-Rockport High School State Champion from Camden, Maine. He wrestled at ], where he earned a degree in Criminal Justice. He was formerly a social worker with adolescents prior to pursuing his MMA career.In 2004 Tim was married to his wife Jade. In 2007 His son Christian was born.

			Boetsch has a degree in ] from the ]. He was formerly a social worker with adolescents prior to pursuing his mixed martial arts career, and he now owns a lawn and landscape business.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.ufc.com/TimBoetsch \|title=UFC fighter Profile: Tim Boetsch \|accessdate=2008-09-12\|work= www.UFC.com \|publisher=] \|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20080822062821/http://www.ufc.com/TimBoetsch <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> \|archivedate = 2008-08-22}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|url=http://waldo.villagesoup.com/news/story/icons-of-maine-boetsch-pumped-for-fireworks-at-ufc-117/338044 \|title=Icons of Maine: Boetsch pumped for fireworks at UFC 117 \|accessdate=2010-08-13 \|publisher=WALDO.VILLAGESOUP.com \|date=2010-08-02 \|url-status=dead \|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110717205426/http://waldo.villagesoup.com/news/story/icons-of-maine-boetsch-pumped-for-fireworks-at-ufc-117/338044 \|archivedate=2011-07-17 }}</ref>
	==MMA career==
	Boetsch made his big league debut in the ] (IFL) as a late replacement to fight veteran ]. He was given three days to prepare for the match, and fought the future champion to a decision. After this performance, Boetsch made his UFC debut at '']'' as a replacement to fight ]. He was given ten days to prepare for the fight, and dominated his opponent to a first round stoppage. Boetsch received particular acclaim and a fan following for the way he threw Heath onto his head at the end of the fight with true barbarian strength and power.<ref></ref> Boetsch next made his main card debut in the UFC as a late replacement to fight ] at ]. He was given six weeks to prepare for the fight. Though he opened a large gash on Hammill's lower lip, he found himself winded in the second round, leading to a TKO loss due to stikes from the ground.

			==Championships and accomplishments==
	Boetsch fought fight submission specialist ] at ]. This was the first time in four fights that Boetsch will not be a replacement for another fighter. Boetsch won by TKO in the 1st round.

			===Mixed martial arts===
	Boetsch enters the UFC arena to the soundtrack from ] the movie.
			*'''5150 Combat League'''
			**5150 Light Heavyweight Championship (One time)
			*'''Tequila CAZADORES Spirit Award'''
			**Tequila CAZADORES Spirit Award (Two times)
			*''']'''
			**] (One time) <small>vs. ] </small>
			**] (Two times) <small>vs. ] and vs. ]<ref name="auto"/></small>
			**'''UFC.com Awards'''
			*** 2012: Upset of the Year {{small\|vs. ]}}<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/ten-best-2012-upsets-year\|title=Ten Best - 2012 Upsets of the Year\|date=January 2, 2013\|author=Thomas Gerbasi\|work=]}}</ref> & Ranked #7 Upset of the Year {{small\|vs. ]}}<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/ten-best-2012-upsets-year\|title=Ten Best - 2012 Upsets of the Year\|author=Thomas Gerbasi\|date=January 2, 2013\|work=]}}</ref>

			==Mixed martial arts record==
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	\|09/06/2008
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			\|align=center\|2
	\|2:03
			\|align=center\|0:46
			\|], United States
			\|{{small\|Catchweight (188 lbs) bout; Hendricks missed weight. Performance of the Night.}}
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	\|{{no2}}Loss		\|{{no2}}Loss
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	\|04/02/2008
			\|{{dts\|2017\|February\|11}}
	\|2
			\|align=center\|1
	\|1:25
			\|align=center\|3:41
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	\|TKO (Referee Stoppage)
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			\|]
	\|02/02/2008
			\|{{dts\|2016\|November\|12}}
	\|1
			\|align=center\|1
	\|4:52
			\|align=center\|3:22
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			\|-
			\|{{yes2}}Win
			\|align=center\|19–10
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			\|TKO (punches)
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			\|{{dts\|2016\|July\|13}}
			\|align=center\|2
			\|align=center\|3:49
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	\|Decision (Unanimous)
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	\|8/2/2007
			\|{{dts\|2016\|January\|17}}
	\|3
			\|align=center\|2
	\|4:00
			\|align=center\|1:39
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			\|{{no2}}Loss
			\|align=center\|18–9
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			\|{{dts\|2015\|June\|6}}
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			\|align=center\|0:28
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			\|
			\|-
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			\|Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke)
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			\|{{dts\|2015\|January\|31}}
			\|align=center\|2
			\|align=center\|3:45
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	\|7/28/2007
			\|{{dts\|2014\|August\|16}}
	\|2
			\|align=center\|2
	\|3:00
			\|align=center\|3:18
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			\|-
			\|{{no2}}Loss
			\|align=center\|17–7
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			\|{{dts\|2014\|April\|26}}
			\|align=center\|1
			\|align=center\|2:08
			\|], United States
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	\|-		\|-
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			\| ]
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	\|6/9/2007
			\|{{dts\|2013\|10\|19}}
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			\|align=center\|3
	\|3:27
			\|align=center\|5:00
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			\|{{dts\|2013\|7\|6}}
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			\|{{no2}}Loss
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			\|TKO (punches)
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			\|{{dts\|2012\|12\|29}}
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			\|align=center\|2:11
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			\| {{dts\|format=mdy\|2012\|July\|21}}
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			\| align=center\| 5:00
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			\|
			\|-
			\| {{yes2}}Win
			\| align=center\| 15–4
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			\| TKO (punches)
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			\| {{dts\|format=mdy\|2012\|February\|26}}
			\| align=center\| 3
			\| align=center\| 0:54
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			\|
			\|-
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			\| {{dts\|format=mdy\|2011\|September\|24}}
			\| align=center\| 3
			\| align=center\| 5:00
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			\|-
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			\| align=center\| 13–4
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			\| {{dts\|format=mdy\|2011\|May\|28}}
			\| align=center\| 3
			\| align=center\| 5:00
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			\| {{no2}}Loss
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			\| {{dts\|format=mdy\|2010\|November\|20}}
			\| align=center\| 2
			\| align=center\| 2:55
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			\|
	\|-		\|-
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			\| Todd Brown
	\|TKO
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	\|5/19/2007
			\|{{dts\|2010-08-07}}
	\|1
			\|align=center\|3
	\|0:20
			\|align=center\|5:00
			\|], United States
			\|
	\|-		\|-
	\|{{yes2}}Win		\|{{yes2}}Win
			\|align=center\|11–3
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			\| Reese Shaner
	\|Submission (Strikes)
			\|KO (head kick)
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			\|NAFC: Stand Your Ground
	\|3/23/2007
			\|{{dts\|2010-04-03}}
	\|1
			\|align=center\|1
	\|1:10
			\|align=center\|1:05
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	\|-		\|-
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	\|{{flagicon\|USA}} ]
			\| Rudy Lindsey
	\|TKO
			\|Submission (guillotine choke)
	\|RF 14 - Reality Fighting 14
			\|5150 Combat League
	\|11/18/2006
			\|{{dts\|2010-01-16}}
	\|1
			\|align=center\|2
	\|3:47
			\|align=center\|1:55

			\|], United States
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	\|-		\|-
	\|{{yes2}}Win		\|{{yes2}}Win
			\|align=center\|9–3
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			\| Aaron Stark
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	\|10/14/2006
			\|{{dts\|2009-08-15}}
	\|3
			\|align=center\|2
	\|1:27
			\|align=center\|1:18
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			\|-
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			\|Decision (unanimous)
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			\|{{dts\|2009-03-07}}
			\|align=center\|3
			\|align=center\|5:00
			\|], United States
			\|
			\|-
			\|{{yes2}}Win
			\|align=center\|8–2
			\| Michael Patt
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			\|{{dts\|2008-09-06}}
			\|align=center\|1
			\|align=center\|2:03
			\|], United States
			\|
			\|-
			\|{{no2}}Loss
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			\|TKO (punches)
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			\|{{dts\|2008-04-02}}
			\|align=center\|2
			\|align=center\|1:25
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			\|
			\|-
			\|{{yes2}}Win
			\|align=center\|7–1
			\| ]
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			\|{{dts\|2008-02-02}}
			\|align=center\|1
			\|align=center\|4:52
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			\|
			\|-
			\|{{no2}}Loss
			\|align=center\|6–1
			\| ]
			\|Decision (unanimous)
			\|IFL: 2007 Semifinals
			\|{{dts\|2007-08-02}}
			\|align=center\|3
			\|align=center\|4:00
			\|], United States
			\|
			\|-
			\|{{yes2}}Win
			\|align=center\|6–0
			\| Brendan Barrett
			\|Submission (guillotine choke)
			\|Extreme Challenge 81
			\|{{dts\|2007-07-28}}
			\|align=center\|2
			\|align=center\|3:00
			\|], United States
			\|
			\|-
			\|{{yes2}}Win
			\|align=center\|5–0
			\| Oleg Savitsky
			\|TKO (punches)
			\|Extreme Challenge 78
			\|{{dts\|2007-06-09}}
			\|align=center\|1
			\|align=center\|3:27
			\|], United States
			\|
			\|-
			\|{{yes2}}Win
			\|align=center\|4–0
			\| Lewis Pascavage
			\|TKO (punches)
			\|Reality Fighting 15
			\|{{dts\|2007-05-19}}
			\|align=center\|1
			\|align=center\|0:20
			\|], United States
			\|
			\|-
			\|{{yes2}}Win
			\|align=center\|3–0
			\| Hazim Ibrahim
			\|TKO (submission to punches)
			\|Extreme Challenge 75
			\|{{dts\|2007-03-23}}
			\|align=center\|1
			\|align=center\|1:10
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			\|
			\|-
			\|{{yes2}}Win
			\|align=center\|2–0
			\| Hazim Ibrahim
			\|TKO (punches)
			\|Reality Fighting 14
			\|{{dts\|2006-11-18}}
			\|align=center\|1
			\|align=center\|3:47
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			\|{{small\|Won the vacant Reality Fighting Light Heavyweight Championship.}}
			\|-
			\|{{yes2}}Win
			\|align=center\|1–0
			\| Demian Decorah
			\|TKO (submission to punches)
			\|Madtown Throwdown 9
			\|{{dts\|2006-10-14}}
			\|align=center\|3
			\|align=center\|1:27
			\|], United States
			\|
	\|}		\|}

			==See also==
			* ]
			* ]

	==References==		==References==
			{{reflist}}
	<references/>

	==External links==		==External links==
	*{{Sherdog~~\|id=19544\|name=Tim Boetsch~~}}		*{{Sherdog}}
			*
			*{{Twitter}}
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American mixed martial arts fighter

Tim Boetsch
Born	(1981-01-28) January 28, 1981 (age 43) Lincolnville, Maine, United States
Other names	The Barbarian
Height	6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight	185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Division	Light Heavyweight Middleweight
Reach	74 in (188 cm)
Fighting out of	Sunbury, Pennsylvania, United States
Team	Barbarian Combat Sports AMC Pankration
Trainer	Marcus Davis Matt Hume
Rank	black belt in Jeet Kune Do
Wrestling	NCAA Division I Wrestling
Years active	2006–2019

Mixed martial arts record
Total	34
Wins	21
By knockout	13
By submission	3
By decision	5
Losses	13
By knockout	4
By submission	5
By decision	4

Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Last updated on: October 19, 2013

Timothy A. Boetsch (/ˈboʊtʃ/; born January 28, 1981) is a retired American professional mixed martial artist who fought in the Middleweight and Light Heavyweight divisions of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional since 2006, Boetsch has formerly competed as an alternate for the New York Pitbulls in the International Fight League and King of the Cage.

Background

Boetsch was born in Lincolnville, Maine, and has a brother, Aaron, who is ten years older than him. Boetsch began wrestling when he was six years old, and had always admired his older brother's wrestling abilities. Boetsch, who also practiced Jeet Kune Do, attended Camden Hills Regional High School, where he was very successful at the local high school level. Boetsch was a four-time state wrestling champion, and won almost every tournament that he participated in. On August 4, 2012, he was inducted into the Maine Wrestling Hall of Fame. He then attended Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania on a wrestling scholarship, but had mixed results in his wrestling career there. Boetsch had trouble settling into the right weight-class, and was not consistent. His college roommate, who was also on the wrestling team, had been training with the legendary Pat Miletich after he left college. Boetsch's roommate then offered Boetsch the opportunity to fight in Iowa, and Boetsch, who was landscaping in Pennsylvania at the time, accepted.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Boetsch had his first amateur fight in August 2006, and after dominating the first two opponents he faced in less than two minutes, made his transition to the professional ranks. Boetsch made his IFL debut as a late replacement to fight veteran Vladimir Matyushenko. He was given three days to prepare for the match, and fought the future champion to a decision, his first professional loss.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

After this performance, Boetsch made his UFC debut at UFC 81 as a late replacement to fight David Heath. He was given ten days to prepare for the fight, and won by TKO in the first round. Boetsch received particular acclaim and a fan following for the way he threw Heath onto his head at the end of the fight. Boetsch next made his main card debut in the UFC as a replacement to fight Matt Hamill at UFC Fight Night 13 with six weeks to prepare for the fight. Though he opened a large gash on Hamill's lower lip, he found himself winded in the second round, leading to a TKO loss due to strikes from the ground.

Boetsch fought submission specialist Michael Patt at UFC 88. For the first time in four fights, Boetsch did not enter the bout as a replacement for another fighter. Boetsch won by TKO in the first round.

Boetsch was released from the UFC following his loss to Jason Brilz at UFC 96, ending his four-fight contract with a 2–2 record.

Boetsch earned a record of 3-0 before getting re-signed with the UFC.

Return to the UFC

Boetsch was scheduled to face Thiago Silva on August 7, 2010, at UFC 117, but Silva was forced out of the bout due to an injury. and replaced by UFC newcomer Todd Brown. Boetsch won a unanimous decision.

Boetsch faced Phil Davis on November 20, 2010, at UFC 123. He lost the fight via submission .

Boetsch subsequently dropped down to the Middleweight division. He faced Kendall Grove on May 28, 2011, at UFC 130 and won the fight via unanimous decision.

Boetsch faced Nick Ring on September 24, 2011, at UFC 135. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Boetsch was victorious in his fight against former UFC title challenger Yushin Okami on February 26, 2012, at UFC 144. Boetsch was badly beaten in the first two rounds before rallying to claim a TKO victory in what is arguably the biggest victory of his career to date. Veteran commentator Joe Rogan stated it as the greatest comeback in UFC history.

Boetsch was expected to face Michael Bisping on July 21, 2012, at UFC 149. However, Bisping was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by promotional newcomer Héctor Lombard. Boetsch defeated Lombard via split decision.

Boetsch was expected to face Chris Weidman on December 29, 2012, at UFC 155. However, Weidman was forced out of the bout due citing an injury and was replaced by Costas Philippou. Boetsch had dominated the first round, but he received an eye poke and headbutt later in the fight and was bleeding a significant amount. Boetsch was never able to fully recover and slowed down significantly. He eventually lost the fight via TKO due to strikes, making this his first loss since moving to Middleweight.

Boetsch faced Mark Muñoz on July 6, 2013, at UFC 162, He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Boetsch was expected to face Luke Rockhold on October 19, 2013, at UFC 166. However, Rockhold was forced out of the bout citing a knee injury and was replaced by C. B. Dollaway. While Dollaway seemingly controlled the action for the majority of the bout, he was docked a point for multiple eye pokes to Boetsch. Boetsch was declared the winner via split decision.

Boetsch eventually faced Luke Rockhold on April 26, 2014, at UFC 172. He lost the fight via submission in the first round.

Boetsch faced Brad Tavares on August 16, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 47. Boetsch scored a come from behind victory, defeating Tavares via second round TKO. The win also earned Boetsch his first Performance of the Night bonus award.

Boetsch next faced Thales Leites on January 31, 2015, at UFC 183. He lost the fight via technical submission due to an arm-triangle choke in the second round. Despite the loss, Boetsch was awarded a Fight of the Night bonus.

Boetsch faced Dan Henderson on June 6, 2015, in the main event at UFC Fight Night 68. He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.

Boetsch faced Ed Herman in a light heavyweight bout on January 17, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 81. He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.

Boetsch next faced Josh Samman on July 13, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 91. He won the fight via TKO in the second round.

Boetsch faced Rafael Natal on November 12, 2016, at UFC 205. He won the fight via TKO in the first round.

In the last fight of his contract, Boetsch faced Ronaldo Souza on February 11, 2017, at UFC 208. He lost the fight via submission in the first round.

Boetsch faced Johny Hendricks on June 25, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 112. He won the fight via TKO due to a head kick and punches early in the second round. The win also earned Boetsch his second Performance of the Night bonus award.

Boetsch faced Antônio Carlos Júnior on April 14, 2018, at UFC on Fox 29. He lost the fight via a rear-naked choke on round one.

Boetsch faced Omari Akhmedov on March 9, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 146. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

In September 2019, Boetsch announced that he had retired.

Personal life

Boetsch is married and has two sons and a daughter.

Boetsch has a degree in Criminal Justice from the Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania. He was formerly a social worker with adolescents prior to pursuing his mixed martial arts career, and he now owns a lawn and landscape business.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

5150 Combat League
- 5150 Light Heavyweight Championship (One time)
Tequila CAZADORES Spirit Award
- Tequila CAZADORES Spirit Award (Two times)
Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Thales Leites
- Performance of the Night (Two times) vs. Brad Tavares and vs. Johny Hendricks
- UFC.com Awards
  - 2012: Upset of the Year vs. Héctor Lombard & Ranked #7 Upset of the Year vs. Yushin Okami

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
34 matches	21 wins	13 losses
By knockout	13	4
By submission	3	5
By decision	5	4


Res.	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Round	Time	Location	Notes
Loss	21–13	Omari Akhmedov	Decision (unanimous)	UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. dos Santos	March 9, 2019	3	5:00	Wichita, Kansas, United States
Loss	21–12	Antônio Carlos Júnior	Submission (rear-naked choke)	UFC on Fox: Poirier vs. Gaethje	April 14, 2018	1	4:28	Glendale, Arizona, United States
Win	21–11	Johny Hendricks	TKO (head kick and punches)	UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Lee	June 25, 2017	2	0:46	Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States	Catchweight (188 lbs) bout; Hendricks missed weight. Performance of the Night.
Loss	20–11	Ronaldo Souza	Submission (kimura)	UFC 208	February 11, 2017	1	3:41	Brooklyn, New York, United States
Win	20–10	Rafael Natal	KO (punches)	UFC 205	November 12, 2016	1	3:22	New York City, New York, United States
Win	19–10	Josh Samman	TKO (punches)	UFC Fight Night: McDonald vs. Lineker	July 13, 2016	2	3:49	Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
Loss	18–10	Ed Herman	KO (knee)	UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs. Cruz	January 17, 2016	2	1:39	Boston, Massachusetts, United States	Light Heavyweight bout.
Loss	18–9	Dan Henderson	KO (punches)	UFC Fight Night: Boetsch vs. Henderson	June 6, 2015	1	0:28	New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Loss	18–8	Thales Leites	Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke)	UFC 183	January 31, 2015	2	3:45	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	Fight of the Night.
Win	18–7	Brad Tavares	TKO (punches)	UFC Fight Night: Bader vs. St. Preux	August 16, 2014	2	3:18	Bangor, Maine, United States	Performance of the Night.
Loss	17–7	Luke Rockhold	Submission (inverted triangle kimura)	UFC 172	April 26, 2014	1	2:08	Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Win	17–6	C. B. Dollaway	Decision (split)	UFC 166	October 19, 2013	3	5:00	Houston, Texas, United States
Loss	16–6	Mark Muñoz	Decision (unanimous)	UFC 162	July 6, 2013	3	5:00	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss	16–5	Costas Philippou	TKO (punches)	UFC 155	December 29, 2012	3	2:11	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win	16–4	Héctor Lombard	Decision (split)	UFC 149	July 21, 2012	3	5:00	Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Win	15–4	Yushin Okami	TKO (punches)	UFC 144	February 26, 2012	3	0:54	Saitama, Japan
Win	14–4	Nick Ring	Decision (unanimous)	UFC 135	September 24, 2011	3	5:00	Denver, Colorado, United States
Win	13–4	Kendall Grove	Decision (unanimous)	UFC 130	May 28, 2011	3	5:00	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	Middleweight debut.
Loss	12–4	Phil Davis	Submission (kimura)	UFC 123	November 20, 2010	2	2:55	Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States
Win	12–3	Todd Brown	Decision (unanimous)	UFC 117	August 7, 2010	3	5:00	Oakland, California, United States
Win	11–3	Reese Shaner	KO (head kick)	NAFC: Stand Your Ground	April 3, 2010	1	1:05	West Allis, Wisconsin, United States
Win	10–3	Rudy Lindsey	Submission (guillotine choke)	5150 Combat League	January 16, 2010	2	1:55	Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States	Won the 5150 Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win	9–3	Aaron Stark	Technical Submission (guillotine choke)	KOTC: Thunderstruck	August 15, 2009	2	1:18	Everett, Washington, United States
Loss	8–3	Jason Brilz	Decision (unanimous)	UFC 96	March 7, 2009	3	5:00	Columbus, Ohio, United States
Win	8–2	Michael Patt	TKO (punches)	UFC 88	September 6, 2008	1	2:03	Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Loss	7–2	Matt Hamill	TKO (punches)	UFC Fight Night: Florian vs. Lauzon	April 2, 2008	2	1:25	Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Win	7–1	David Heath	TKO (slam and punches)	UFC 81	February 2, 2008	1	4:52	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss	6–1	Vladimir Matyushenko	Decision (unanimous)	IFL: 2007 Semifinals	August 2, 2007	3	4:00	East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
Win	6–0	Brendan Barrett	Submission (guillotine choke)	Extreme Challenge 81	July 28, 2007	2	3:00	West Orange, New Jersey, United States
Win	5–0	Oleg Savitsky	TKO (punches)	Extreme Challenge 78	June 9, 2007	1	3:27	Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States
Win	4–0	Lewis Pascavage	TKO (punches)	Reality Fighting 15	May 19, 2007	1	0:20	Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win	3–0	Hazim Ibrahim	TKO (submission to punches)	Extreme Challenge 75	March 23, 2007	1	1:10	Trenton, New Jersey, United States
Win	2–0	Hazim Ibrahim	TKO (punches)	Reality Fighting 14	November 18, 2006	1	3:47	Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States	Won the vacant Reality Fighting Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win	1–0	Demian Decorah	TKO (submission to punches)	Madtown Throwdown 9	October 14, 2006	3	1:27	Madison, Wisconsin, United States

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