Thiago Silva set to face off against Tim Boetsch at UFC 117
Posted on May 5, 2010, 11:59 AM by Daniel CassidyDespite habing been released by UFC less than a year ago, Tim Boetsch was all set to make his octagon return against Jason Brilz at UFC 114, however with Brilz confirming he'll take Forrest Griffin's place as Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's opponent, Boetsch was left without a fight, with no doubt several months of opponent specific training gone to waste. However, the always game Brazilian Thiago Silva was quick to offer a sollution.
Announced today, Thiago Silva will meet Boetsch at UFC 117, scheduled for August 7th in Oakland.
The match will be Silva's first since his decision loss to Rashad Evans back at UFC 108. In the bout, Rashad dominated the first two rounds with effective wrestling, where as the third saw the wrestler gas, allowing Silva to drop him with a big right hand, and almost tko him, however Evans managed to hold on, costing Silva the fight. His only other loss is to current lightheavyweight champ Lyoto Machida. His overal record is 14-2, and he holds notable wins over James Irvin, Houston Alexander and Keith Jardine.
Boetsch himself holds a record of 11-3, his biggest win came against David Heath. Dueing his previous term with UFC, he was released after ammasing a record of 2-2 inside the cage. Since being dropped, he has one both fights to date.
The UFC 117 card will also feature the much anticipated bout between Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen, and a welterweight rematch between Jon Fitch and Thiago Alves.
Comments
I like this match. Both of these guys have something to prove. Silva needs to get back on victory lane and Brilz needs to make a name for himself (well a name in top contention). Both guys will be looking for a decisive victory.
Should make a good fight. Tim Boetsch is a brawler and will definitely bring it, which is just what Silva wants. I'm actually pretty excited about this one.
your right this is exactly what silva needs. i see him winning by tko in the 1st or 2nd round. he still needs to improve his head movement and takedown d to impose his style on fights rashad knew he couldn't go to toe with him so he ground out the decision and others will try the same