Silva out of UFC 117

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Octagon newcomer Todd Brown is likely to replace an injured Thiago Silva against Tim Boetsch in a light heavyweight bout at UFC 117 “Silva vs. Sonnen” on Aug. 7 in Oakland, Calif., Sherdog.com has learned.

Multiple outlets reported on Tuesday that Silva withdrew from the bout with a back injury.

Brown currently rides a five-fight win streak into his promotional debut. In November, Brown earned a second-round technical knockout against Rodney Sleepers at an XXX Extreme Fighting event in South Bend, Ind.

Brown’s sole career defeat came to UFC 91 competitor Josh Hendricks at a NAAFS event in March 2007.

Following a decision loss to Jason Brilz at UFC 96 in March 2009, Boetsch has reeled off three straight wins on the local circuit. In April, the heavy-handed collegiate wrestler scored a 75-second knockout over Reese Shaner at an NAFC show in Wisconsin.

What did you expect?

You got me, I was expecting it to be Anderson.

Got me when I first saw the headline too. First thought that came up was what Chael would say about it (something along the lines of Silva ducking him ).

If Anderson dropped out of this fight for any reason, he would NEVER live it down. Even if he has a broken leg, he has to fight and he has to go at him. He can't pull that dance shit again.