Tim “The Barbarian” Boetsch is a 41 year old Male fighter from United States with a 21-13-0 pro MMA record. Boetsch most recently fought Omari Akhmedov at UFC on ESPN+ 4 on Saturday March 9, 2019. Tim Boetsch lost to Omari Akhmedov by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3 in the Middleweight division.
Tim Boetsch has 21 wins with a 77% finish rate, including 11 by knockout, 5 by submission, 5 by decision.
Tim Boetsch is currently on a 2 fight losing skid.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 21-12-0 | Omari Akhmedov |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on ESPN+ 4 | 2019-03-09 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Loss | 21-11-0 | Antônio Carlos Júnior |
SUB
R1 4:28
|
UFC on FOX 29 | 2018-04-14 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 20-11-0 | Johny Hendricks |
KO/TKO
R2 0:46
|
UFC Fight Night 112 | 2017-06-25 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Loss | 20-10-0 | Ronaldo Souza |
SUB
R1 3:41
|
UFC 208 | 2017-02-11 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 19-10-0 | Rafael Natal |
KO/TKO
R1 3:22
|
UFC 205 | 2016-11-12 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 18-10-0 | Josh Samman |
KO/TKO
R2 3:49
|
UFC Fight Night 91 | 2016-07-13 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Loss | 18-9-0 | Ed Herman |
KO/TKO
R2 1:39
|
UFC Fight Night 81 | 2016-01-17 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
| Loss | 18-8-0 | Dan Henderson |
KO/TKO
R1 0:28
|
UFC Fight Night 68 | 2015-06-06 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Loss | 18-7-0 | Thales Leites |
SUB
R2 3:45
|
UFC 183 | 2015-01-31 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 17-7-0 | Brad Tavares |
KO/TKO
R2 3:18
|
UFC Fight Night 47 | 2014-08-16 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Loss | 17-6-0 | Luke Rockhold |
SUB
R1 2:08
|
UFC 172 | 2014-04-26 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 16-6-0 | C.B. Dollaway |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 166 | 2013-10-19 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Loss | 16-5-0 | Mark Muñoz |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 162 | 2013-07-06 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Loss | 16-4-0 | Costas Philippou |
KO/TKO
R3 2:11
|
UFC 155 | 2012-12-29 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 15-4-0 | Hector Lombard |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 149 | 2012-07-21 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 14-4-0 | Yushin Okami |
KO/TKO
R3 0:54
|
UFC 144 | 2012-02-25 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 13-4-0 | Nick Ring |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 135 | 2011-09-24 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 12-4-0 | Kendall Grove |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 130 | 2011-05-28 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Loss | 12-3-0 | Phil Davis |
SUB
R2 2:55
|
UFC 123 | 2010-11-20 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
| Win | 11-3-0 | Todd Brown |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 117 | 2010-08-07 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
| Win | 10-3-0 | Reese Shaner |
KO/TKO
R1 1:05
|
Regional circuit | 2010-04-03 | NAFC | |
| Win | 9-3-0 | Rudy Lindsey |
SUB
R2 1:55
|
Regional circuit | 2010-01-16 | XFN | |
| Win | 8-3-0 | Aaron Stark |
SUB
R2 1:18
|
KOTC | 2009-08-15 | Light Heavyweight | KOTC |
| Loss | 8-2-0 | Jason Brilz |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 96 | 2009-03-07 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
| Win | 7-2-0 | Mike Patt |
KO/TKO
R1 2:03
|
UFC 88 | 2008-09-06 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
| Loss | 7-1-0 | Matt Hamill |
KO/TKO
R2 1:25
|
UFC Fight Night 13 | 2008-04-02 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
| Win | 6-1-0 | David Heath |
KO/TKO
R1 4:52
|
UFC 81 | 2008-02-02 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
| Loss | 6-0-0 | Vladimir Matyushenko |
DEC
R3 4:00
|
IFL 16 | 2007-08-02 | Light Heavyweight | IFL |
| Win | 5-0-0 | Brendan Barrett |
SUB
R2 3:00
|
Regional circuit | 2007-07-28 | EC | |
| Win | 4-0-0 | Oleg Savitsky |
KO/TKO
R1 3:27
|
Regional circuit | 2007-06-09 | EC | |
| Win | 3-0-0 | Lewis Pascavage |
KO/TKO
R1 0:20
|
Reality Fighting 15 | 2007-05-19 | Light Heavyweight | RF |
| Win | 2-0-0 | Hazem Ibrahim |
SUB
R1 1:10
|
Regional circuit | 2007-03-23 | EC | |
| Win | 1-0-0 | Hazem Ibrahim |
KO/TKO
R1 3:47
|
Reality Fighting 14 | 2006-11-18 | Light Heavyweight | RF |
| Win | 0-0-0 | Demian Decorah |
SUB
R3 1:27
|
Regional circuit | 2006-10-14 | MTTD |
Boetsch made his professional debut against Demian Decorah on October 14, 2006, fighting on the regional circuit.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Demian Decorah who carried a 14-19-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Tim Boetsch beat Demian Decorah by Submission at 1:27 of Round 3.
Boetsch made his debut in the UFC against David Heath on February 2, 2008, fighting on the preliminary card of UFC 81: Breaking Point having compiled a 6-1-0 professional MMA record.
Tim Boetsch beat David Heath by KO/TKO at 4:52 of Round 1.
Since his debut, Boetsch has gone on to fight a total of 24 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 12-12-0.
After his UFC stint, Boetsch took his next fight at KOTC on August 15, 2009, fighting against Aaron Stark on the main event of KOTC: Thunderstruck.
Tim Boetsch beat Aaron Stark by Submission at 1:18 of Round 2.
After 3 fights outside of the promotion, Boetsch returned to the UFC on August 7, 2010, fighting against Todd Brown on the preliminary card of UFC 117: Silva vs Sonnen.
At the time of his UFC return, his professional MMA record stood at 11-3-0
Tim Boetsch beat Todd Brown by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Boetsch defeated the previously unbeaten Nick Ring on September 24, 2011, at UFC 135: Jones vs. Rampage. Nick Ring came into the fight with a 12-0-0 record. Boetsch was a -195 betting favorite going into the fight. Tim Boetsch beat Nick Ring by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Boetsch's last win came against Johny Hendricks at UFC Fight Night 112 on Sunday June 25, 2017. Tim Boetsch beat Johny Hendricks by KO/TKO at 0:46 of Round 2. Tim Boetsch took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night.
Boetsch is not currently booked for any fights.
Boetsch's last loss came against Omari Akhmedov at UFC on ESPN+ 4 on Saturday March 9, 2019. Tim Boetsch lost to Omari Akhmedov by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Boetsch has fought 24 times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 12-12-0.
Boetsch has knocked out 11 opponents.
Boetsch has submitted 5 opponents.
Boetsch has been knocked out 4 times.
Boetsch has been submitted 5 times.
