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Bisping v Boetsch officially moved to UFC 149

ESPN staff
May 3, 2012
Michael Bisping is awaiting a fight with Tim Boetsch © Getty Images
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It was confirmed to ESPN on Thursday that Michael Bisping's UFC middleweight showdown with Tim Boetsch has officially been moved from UFC 148 to UFC 149.

Bisping is incredibly close to a title shot at 185lbs, with president Dana White previously admitting the Brit's loss to Chael Sonnen barely registered as a defeat - such was the close nature of the contest. Victory over Boetsch would likely leave the Brit needing, at most, one more win to set up a clash with the champion.

His battle with Boetsch had been scheduled for the July 7 card in Las Vegas, but that has become overcrowded with big fights. Anderson Silva v Chael Sonnen tops the bill, in an event that also features Tito Ortiz v Forrest Griffin, Dominick Cruz v Urijah Faber and Rich Franklin v Cung Le.

Bisping v Boetsch will instead take place two weeks later at UFC 149 on July 21, set to be headlined by Jon Jones v Dan Henderson.

Bisping tweeted: "I'm gonna whoop the caveman's ass all the way back to the rock he crawled out from! Then take the belt from whoever has it. It's been a while since I fought in Canada and the crowd were awesome! Can't wait to fight for you guys again!!!"

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