Timothy A. Boetsch (/ˈboʊtʃ/; born January 28, 1981) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently fighting in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. In addition to the UFC, Boetsch has formerly competed as an alternate for the New York Pitbulls in the International Fight League and King of the Cage. As of October 27, 2014, he is #13 in official UFC Middleweight rankings.