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UFC on Fox 29 Prelims: Antonio Carlos Jr. Makes it Five Straight, Taps Tim Boetsch

Antonio Carlos Jr. won his fifth straight with a dominating submission win against Tim Boetsch in the main event of the UFC on Fox 29 preliminaries.

Carlos Jr., also known as “Shoe Face,” improved his record to 11-2 (1 NC). Boetsch, a longtime Ultimate Fighting Championship veteran, dropped to 21-12.

The Brazilian started the first round landing leg kicks, putting Boetsch on his heels and moving backward. Carlos Jr., who won “The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3,” continued to press his advantage until he eventually used a double leg to take Boetsch down against the cage.