Boetsch: Beating Lombard makes me next in line

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"Knocking out Hector Lombard proves I'm next in line for a middleweight title shot. Honestly, I don't mind flying under the radar. I like coming into these fights as the underdog. I know Hector's the favorite and that's fine by me. I like surprising people.

I think this fight with Hector is gonna streamline my path to the title."


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Maybe Phone Post

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Wins over Okami and Lombard would be impressive, but I think he would need to go through Weidman, Belfort, Bisping, or Belcher before Anderson. Phone Post

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Saltyballs -  Wins over Okami and Lombard would be impressive, but I think he would need to go through Weidman, Belfort, Bisping, or Belcher before Anderson. Phone Post
Exactly.



A hail mary win over Okami doesn't suddenly launch you into contention. Weidman is way ahead of Boetsch.

 

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 lol @ he'll have to go through Bisping first





HA HA H AH AH AHAHAHAHHAHAH

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Willin_But_Not_Chaeble - 
Saltyballs -  Wins over Okami and Lombard would be impressive, but I think he would need to go through Weidman, Belfort, Bisping, or Belcher before Anderson. Phone Post
Exactly.



A hail mary win over Okami doesn't suddenly launch you into contention. Weidman is way ahead of Boetsch.

 
Who said just his Okami win luanched him into title contention?

 

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Boetsch seems like such a cool laid back dude. I'll be pulling for him on Saturday. Would be a great statement if he could beat Lombard.

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nah he needs more fights, some guys are still in front of him

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 If Tim wins hes on a 4 fight win streak. One of those wins being a finish over the former number one contender. If he finishes Lombard then he 100% deserves a shot. 

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I think it does.

It would either be him or Weidman.

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 Even though I'll be rooting for Lombard, I really like Boetsch's easygoing laid back appeal.  He seems like a good guy (that can kick your ass!)

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 Boetsch looks like John Lober`s bigger brother.

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He looks like James Hatfield (Metallica).

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Comes across like a nice guy.

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Lombard beating Boetsch could get Lombard a title shot.

Boetsch beating Lombard does NOT get Boetsch a title shot.

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RKing85 - Lombard beating Boetsch could get Lombard a title shot.



Boetsch beating Lombard does NOT get Boetsch a title shot.
I feel the same way and it is because he hasn't been in the division very long and the fact that nobody really knows at what level Lombard is right now.