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UFC on FOX 18: Road to the Octagon – Josh Barnett vs. Ben Rothwell
Josh Barnett And Ben Rothwell Booked For January Scrap
By FCF Staff
UFC on FOX 18 has received a compelling heavyweight bout, as the promotion has announced that Josh Barnett will face fellow contender Ben Rothwell.
The upcoming card will take place on January 30th in Newark, New Jersey.… Read More
Ben Rothwell Says Offer to Replace Mirko “Cro Cop” Was “Denied”
By FCF Staff
It didn’t take Ben Rothwell long to offer up his services as a replacement for Mirko “Cro Cop”, but the heavyweight says the UFC has turned him down.
Recently it was reported that “Cro Cop” has withdrawn… Read More
UFC FN 76: Ben Rothwell Officially Off Card as Well
By FCF Staff
A day after the UFC announced that Stipe Miocic will not fight Ben Rotwell at UFC FN 76 due to injury, the promotion has announced the latter won’t compete on October 24th either.
Initially, the UFC said… Read More
UFC FN 76 Free Fight: Ben Rothwell vs Brendan Schaub
Report: Stipe Miocic to Face Ben Rothwell Next
By FCF Staff
It looks like Stipe Miocic won’t be challenging for the UFC’s heavyweight title next as expected, as the promotion reportedly plans to have him fight Ben Rothwell on October 24th. The heavyweight fight would be part of… Read More
Ben Rothwell Plays Matchmaker After Fabricio Werdum’s Championship Victory
By FCF Staff
Following Fabricio Werdum’s championship victory at UFC 188 last night, heavyweight contender Ben Rothwell has taken up the role of matchmaker…
Werdum tapped out Cain Velasquez in the third round of Saturday’s main event, and in doing… Read More
UFC FN 68: Ben Rothwell Delivers Memorable Post-Fight Speech, “Only Politics Can Slow Me”
UFC FN 68: Ben Rothwell “Can’t Put a Price Tag” on What He’s Gained Through Running His Own Gym
By FCF Staff
Heading into UFC Fight Night 68 tomorrow night, Ben Rothwell has some notable momentum behind him, and the heavyweight credits much of that to what he’s received from owning his own gym.
Rothwell has been booked to… Read More
UFC FN 68: Matt Mitrione Believes He’ll be in “The Better Spot” When Exchanges With Ben Rothwell Unfold
By FCF Staff
One of the promising bouts for UFC Fight Night 68 will feature Matt Mitrione and Ben Rothwell, who are both heavyweight contenders, and extremely heavy handed fighters.
Mitrione (9-3) is riding a three fight winning streak heading… Read More
UFC FN 68: Dan Henderson-Tim Boetsch, Matt Mitrione-Ben Rothwell Booked
By FCF Staff
The UFC has booked three more bouts for its June 6th event in New Orleans, including a middleweight fight between the legendary Dan Henderson and Tim Boetsch.
The 44 year-old Henderson (30-13) is looking to get back… Read More
UFC FN 50: Joe Lauzon, Michael Chiesa, “Jacare” Souza and Ben Rothwell Collect Bonuses
By FCF Staff
Lightweight Joe Lauzon added yet another bonus to his resume at UFC Fight Night 50, and in doing, surpassed Anderson Silva to become the promotion’s leader in that respect.
Lauzon and opponent Michael Chiesa picked up “Fight… Read More
UFC FN 50: “Jacare” Souza Taps Out Gegard Mousasi, Ben Rothwell Stops Alistair Overeem
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC Fight Night 50 card in Ledyard, Connecticut, which saw Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza submit fellow, middleweight contender Gegard Mousasi.
In the co-headliner, Ben Rothwell handed Alistair Overeem his third defeat in… Read More
Countdown to UFC FN 50: Alistair Overeem vs. Ben Rothwell
UFC FN 50: Alistair Overeem to Fight Ben Rothwell
By FCF Staff
On the same day the UFC announced that the fight between Gegard Mousasi and “Jacare” Souza was moving to September 5th, the promotion has confirmed Alistair Overeem will battle Ben Rothwell at the event.
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Report: UFC has Suspended Ben Rothwell for Elevated Testosterone
By FCF Staff
Following his memorable stoppage win over Brandon Vera at UFC 164 in August, Ben Rothwell has reportedly been suspended by the promotion, after allegedly testing for elevated testosterone. The disciplinary action did not stem from the Wisconsin… Read More
Brandon Vera Confirms Return to Heavyweight, UFC 164 Tilt With Ben Rothwell
By FCF Staff
Brandon Vera has confirmed that he will be returning to the heavyweight division for the first time since 2008, and will fight Ben Rothwell as expected on August 31st. The bout will be part of UFC… Read More
Report: Brandon Vera vs. Ben Rothwell In Works For UFC 164
By FCF Staff
UFC 164 could feature Brandon Vera returning to heavyweight, as the veteran fighter will reportedly battle Ben Rothwell at the August 31st event, which will take place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
According to a report from… Read More
Report: Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Ben Rothwell Likely for January 19th UFC in Brazil
By FCF Staff
Although the UFC has yet to officially announce the event, according to reports the promotion is close to signing a heavyweight fight between Gabriel Gonzaga and Ben Rothwell for a January 19th card in Brazil.
The event,… Read More