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Alexander Gustafsson versus Ben Rothwell targeted for UFC’s May Event
By FCF Staff
According to a report from FrontKickOnline and MMAJunkie, Alexander Gustafsson versus Ben Rothwell is being targeted for the UFC’s May 21st event. Bout will be contested at heavyweight. Location will be revealed at a later date.
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Report: Ovince Saint Preux’s Moving to Heavyweight, Fighting Ben Rothwell
By FCF Staff
Longtime light-heavyweight contender Ovince Saint Preux is reportedly moving to heavyweight for his next bout, and he’ll face one of the divisions biggest fighters.
Saint Preux is reportedly going to face Ben Rothwell at the UFC’s planned… Read More
Stefan Struve Decides Against Retirement, Fighting Ben Rothwell Next
By FCF Staff
Following Stefan Struve’s win over Marcos Rogerio de Lima earlier this year, the massive heavyweight said his fighting career was likely done. But, recently Struve confirmed that he’s going to fight Ben Rothwell on December 7th.
After… Read More
Ben Rothwell Pulled From UFC 211 Due to USADA Flag, Fighter Says he Has Not “Cheated”
By FCF Staff
Ben Rothwell is denying any wrongdoing, following the news that he’s been pulled from UFC 211, due to a potential anti-doping violation.
The heavyweight was scheduled to face Fabricio Werdum at the May 13th event, but recently… Read More
UFC 203: Travis Browne Stepping in For Ben Rothwell
By FCF Staff
Following the withdrawal of Ben Rothwell from UFC 203, the promotion has announced that Travis Browne has agreed to step up and fight Fabricio Werdum. Rothwell has been removed from the September 10th card due to injury.… Read More
Fabricio Werdum – Ben Rothwell Bout Added to UFC’s September Line-Up
By FCF Staff
UFC 203 will feature Stipe Miocic’s first title defense as heavyweight champ, but the upcoming card will also include a bout between former champ Fabricio Werdum and Ben Rothwell. The promotion confirmed the match-up during tonight’s UFC… Read More
UFC FN 86: Junior dos Santos Cruises to Win Over Ben Rothwell
By FCF Staff
Junior dos Santos ensured that his lengthy run as a top heavyweight contender will continue, as the former champ cruised to a win over Ben Rothwell at UFC Fight Night 86.
Rothwell continually pursued dos Santos throughout… Read More
UFC FN 86 Weigh-In Results: Junior dos Santos And Ben Rothwell Set For Headliner
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 86 is officially, ready to go, as all of the competitors scheduled for tomorrow’s card made weight today in Zagreb, Croatia.
In the headliner, former heavyweight champ Junior dos Santos will battle Ben Rothwell,… Read More
UFC FN 86: Ben Rothwell Outlines Why He’s “Very Confident”, Not Arrogant
By FCF Staff
Ben Rothwell has claimed that no one can stop him from taking the UFC’s heavyweight title, but the veteran fighter maintains his prediction is about confidence, rather than arrogance.
Rothwell is scheduled to fight former champ Junior… Read More
UFC FN 86: Ben Rothwell Discusses Switch to “Alter Ego” Come Fight Night
UFC FN 86 Free Fight: Ben Rothwell vs Matt Mitrione
UFC Books Junior dos Santos vs. Ben Rothwell For April
By FCF Staff
Ben Rothwell hasn’t been tapped to fight for the UFC’s heavyweight title just yet, but he has been booked to fight former champ, Junior dos Santos.
Following the surging contender’s submission win over Josh Barnett on January… Read More
UFC on FOX 18: Ben Rothwell Backstage Interview
UFC on FOX 18: Ben Rothwell Octagon Interview, Highlights of Submission Win
UFC on FOX 18: Ben Rothwell Among Bonus Winners
By FCF Staff
For handing Josh Barnett his first submission loss in MMA competition (not due to injury), Ben Rothwell earned an extra $50,000 tonight at UFC on FOX 18.
Rothwell tapped Barnett out with a guillotine choke in round… Read More