David Heath (7-2) will take on last minute replacement Tim Boetsch (6-1) — not Anthony Ruiz (20-10) as previously reported — in a light heavyweight bout at UFC 81: “Breaking Point” on Saturday, February 2, at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, according to UFC.com.
It appears that the MMAWeekly.com report that Ruiz would step in for the injured Tomasz Drwal was either premature or incorrect (or both).
Drwal had to withdraw from the contest with a knee injury sustained while preparing for the fight. This report is a bit peculiar because it contradicts a statement from the UFC just yesterday that the SuperBowl weekend show would “carry on” with only eight match ups.
However, it appears as if the situation has changed within the last 24 hours.
Boetsch most recently dropped a unanimous decision to the super tough Vladimir Matyushenko at the International Fight League (IFL) 2007 Semifinals. Matyushenko went on to defeat Alex Schoenauer to become the first light heavyweight champion in the history of the organization.
Heath will look to erase the horrible memories of his last fight when he was choked unconscious during his last fight against Renato “Babalu” Sobral at UFC 74: “Respect” in August 2007.
The controversial result led to the ouster of the Brazilian veteran and to Heath’s second straight loss — he dropped a unanimous decision to Lyoto Machida at UFC 70: “Nations Collide” earlier that same year.
To check out the most recent UFC 81 fight card click here.
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That’s some serious last minute replacement. From the last fight he had, he seems to be tough but David Heath on this one.
ANOTHER blockbuster matchup on this card, WOW. I am most excited for Keita Nakamura vs. Rob Emerson. Too bad it wasn’t on the main card.
FYI: My last post was sarcasm
[quote comment="276682"]ANOTHER blockbuster matchup on this card, WOW. I am most excited for Keita Nakamura vs. Rob Emerson. Too bad it wasn’t on the main card.[/quote]
Another uneventful fight on a lackluster card…we just have to rough it out until March 1st.
ViolentMike: Congrads on your Giants…I still am not sure how they ended up in the superbowl, but whatever. Best thing that ever happened to the Giants was deciding to take Pride and play all their starters against the Patriots in the last game of the season. That gave them the confidence needed to blow through the play offs….It looks like Eli is finally becoming a Manning!
[quote comment="276684"][quote comment="276682"]ANOTHER blockbuster matchup on this card, WOW. I am most excited for Keita Nakamura vs. Rob Emerson. Too bad it wasn’t on the main card.[/quote]
Another uneventful fight on a lackluster card…we just have to rough it out until March 1st.
ViolentMike: Congrads on your Giants…I still am not sure how they ended up in the superbowl, but whatever. Best thing that ever happened to the Giants was deciding to take Pride and play all their starters against the Patriots in the last game of the season. That gave them the confidence needed to blow through the play offs….It looks like Eli is finally becoming a Manning![/quote]
Stupid VaGiants. I’d like to see Brock Lesnar in the cage against Jacques Reeves.
[quote comment="276682"]ANOTHER blockbuster matchup on this card, WOW. I am most excited for Keita Nakamura vs. Rob Emerson. Too bad it wasn’t on the main card.[/quote]
Nogueria-Sylvia is a good fight. And you’re really not at all curious about Lesnar, as well as the returns of Horn and Almeida?
This is not a bad card.
mmamania…..UFC.com says Tim Boetche is fighting Heath
[quote comment="276703"][quote comment="276682"]ANOTHER blockbuster matchup on this card, WOW. I am most excited for Keita Nakamura vs. Rob Emerson. Too bad it wasn’t on the main card.[/quote]
Nogueria-Sylvia is a good fight. And you’re really not at all curious about Lesnar, as well as the returns of Horn and Almeida?
This is not a bad card.[/quote]
Noguerra Sylvia is only a good fight if Noguerra wins, if Tim regains the title it will be a sad day in the UFC
Lesnar, I am curious about, but pissed that he is being sold to me as a co-main event, instead of the 1st televised fight on the card were that fight belongs. Frank Mir, has a lot to prove.
Horn vs. Nate in my oppinion is a bad match up. Horn is a legend in the sport and Nate is top 10, but I think sylstically it will be boring, unl;ess it turns into a really technical grappling match.
I will admit that I am excited about the return of the big dog Almeida
Not the worst card in the world, but definetly not the EVENT of the year that it is supposed to be on Superbowl weekend. Mania, u have to agree with that!
Every time I log on it seems as if Heath is fighting a different opponent.
[quote comment="276684"][quote comment="276682"]ANOTHER blockbuster matchup on this card, WOW. I am most excited for Keita Nakamura vs. Rob Emerson. Too bad it wasn’t on the main card.[/quote]
Another uneventful fight on a lackluster card…we just have to rough it out until March 1st.
ViolentMike: Congrads on your Giants…I still am not sure how they ended up in the superbowl, but whatever. Best thing that ever happened to the Giants was deciding to take Pride and play all their starters against the Patriots in the last game of the season. That gave them the confidence needed to blow through the play offs….It looks like Eli is finally becoming a Manning![/quote]
THANKS JOHN, I WAS IN MY GLORY!!!!
[quote comment="276787"][quote comment="276703"][quote comment="276682"]ANOTHER blockbuster matchup on this card, WOW. I am most excited for Keita Nakamura vs. Rob Emerson. Too bad it wasn’t on the main card.[/quote]
Nogueria-Sylvia is a good fight. And you’re really not at all curious about Lesnar, as well as the returns of Horn and Almeida?
This is not a bad card.[/quote]
Noguerra Sylvia is only a good fight if Noguerra wins, if Tim regains the title it will be a sad day in the UFC
Lesnar, I am curious about, but pissed that he is being sold to me as a co-main event, instead of the 1st televised fight on the card were that fight belongs. Frank Mir, has a lot to prove.
Horn vs. Nate in my oppinion is a bad match up. Horn is a legend in the sport and Nate is top 10, but I think sylstically it will be boring, unl;ess it turns into a really technical grappling match.
I will admit that I am excited about the return of the big dog Almeida
Not the worst card in the world, but definetly not the EVENT of the year that it is supposed to be on Superbowl weekend. Mania, u have to agree with that![/quote]
And I also agree 98% with you post above. I’m not too excited about Almeida, although he’s expected to do big things. Speaking of Big Things, I am truely looking forward to the Mir/Lesnar fight. SOOOOOOOOOO CURIOUS!!!
If Timmy is champ again I’ll……………………………………………. ………………………………….. still order every PPV… BUT I AIN”T ROOTING FOR HIM!!!!!!!
I hate to say it, but I think Noguerra/Sylvia could go to a decision.
Mir better get his ass in shape. He has had bad cardio in a couple of his past fights. AT the very least, brock will be in great shape. If Mir doesn’t train, he could loose this fight on cardio alone. With the state of the HW division, I hope both of these guys have good showings. The division needs help and if Brock turns out to b for real, and Mir finds away to get back to his former self, it would be a big step towards repairing the HW division.
What if Brock comes out and just hits him with a Rampage-type slams…..It would be real hype!
or
If Mir comes out, Jab, Jab, and then Oh Sh*t, out of no where Mir catches Brock in a flying triangle…Brocks tapping.
Well the fight was last night and Tim simply “manhandled’ Heath!
Front toe kicks, punches and knees were served up to heath by Tim Boetsch and Heath ate them all! When Heath(stupidly) decided he wanted to wrestle Boetsch, he was veal-thrown into the Octagon like a sack of potatoes. I think the referee gave Heath way too long to defend himself cause Tim was pummeling Heath into next week.
Tim Boetsch’s nick name should be “Bazooka”!!!
Tim “Bazooka” Boetsch: Deadly and explosive!!
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