Fighter Details
- Name: Ben Rothwell
- Pro MMA Record: 37-14-0 (Win-Loss-Draw)
- Nickname: Big
- Current Streak: 1 Loss
- Age: 1981-10-17 | Date of Birth: 1981.10.17
- Last Fight: November 13, 2021 in UFC
- Weight Class: Heavyweight | Last Weigh-In: 265.0 lbs
- Affiliation: Rothwell MMA
- Height: 6'4" (194cm) | Reach: 80.0" (203cm)
- Career Disclosed Earnings: $1,037,000 USD
- Born: Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States
- Fighting out of: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Ben Rothwell MMA Fight Record
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KO/TKO21 wins, 5 lossesWL56% of wins36% of losses
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Submission12 wins, 2 lossesWL32% of wins14% of losses
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Decision4 wins, 7 lossesWL11% of wins50% of losses
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2009TO20219win8loss0draw0no contest432-44%33%22%-KO/TKOSUBDECISIONDQ25%13%63%-215-
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2006TO20079win0loss0draw0no contest522-56%22%22%-KO/TKOSUBDECISIONDQ--------
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DURING20080win1loss0draw0no contest--------KO/TKOSUBDECISIONDQ100%---1---
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Boxing (Bare Knuckle)2024.04.27add_circle
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BKFC 56: Perry vs. Alvarez · Rothwell IllnessWeight: 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
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Boxing (Bare Knuckle)2023.04.29add_circle
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BKFC 41: Perry vs. Rockhold · Watson WithdrewWeight: 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
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Boxing (Bare Knuckle)2022.10.01add_circle
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UFC Fight Night · Rothwell Released from ContractWeight: Heavyweight · 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
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37-13-0 18-7-12021.11.13add_circle
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36-13-0 21-6-02021.05.22add_circle
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UFC Fight Night · Mozharov Visa IssuesWeight: Heavyweight · 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
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UFC Fight Night · Lins WithdrewWeight: Heavyweight · 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
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UFC Fight Night · Lins Not Medically Cleared to CompeteWeight: Heavyweight · 265 lbs (120.2 kg) · Weigh-In 264.5 lbs (120.0 kgs)Odds: -115 · Near Even
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UFC Fight Night · Undisclosed InjuryWeight: Heavyweight · 265 lbs (120.2 kg)Odds: -120 · Near Even
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UFC 249 · Cancelled Due to CoronavirusWeight: Heavyweight · 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
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UFC 211: Miocic vs. Dos Santos 2 · Rothwell Flagged for Potential USADA ViolationWeight: Heavyweight · 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
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UFC 203: Miocic vs. Overeem · Rothwell Knee InjuryWeight: Heavyweight · 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
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34-9-0 17-4-02016.04.10add_circle
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UFC Fight Night 76 · Miocic InjuryWeight: Heavyweight · 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
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30-9-0 12-6-02013.08.31add_circle
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UFC on FOX 4 · Rothwell Ankle InjuryWeight: Heavyweight · 265 lbs (120.2 kg)Odds: +215 · Moderate Underdog
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29-8-0 8-2-02012.04.21add_circle
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28-7-0 37-14-12010.06.12add_circle
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UFC 110: Nogueira vs. Velasquez · Rothwell IllnessWeight: Heavyweight · 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
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28-6-0 6-0-02009.10.24add_circle
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Affliction 3 · Event cancelledWeight: Heavyweight · 265 lbs (120.0 kg)
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26-5-0 27-6-02007.09.20add_circle
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Weight: 265 lbs (120.0 kg)
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25-5-0 17-8-12007.08.02add_circle
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IFL 8: Houston · Kryzysztof Soszynski injuryWeight: 265 lbs (120.0 kg)
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Weight: Heavyweight · 265 lbs (120.0 kg)
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18-5-0 12-5-12006.04.29add_circle
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14-5-0 4-1-02005.09.17add_circle
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Weight: Heavyweight · 265 lbs (120.0 kg)
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14-4-0 5-3-02005.02.26add_circle
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13-4-0 6-0-02004.10.15add_circle
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Weight: Heavyweight · 265 lbs (120.0 kg)
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11-2-0 3-2-02002.11.15add_circle
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Title Bout: Tournament ChampionshipBilling: Main CardDuration: 2 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Heavyweight · 265 lbs (120.0 kg)
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Title Bout: Tournament ChampionshipBilling: Main CardDuration: 2 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Heavyweight · 265 lbs (120.0 kg)
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Superbrawl 24 · Wesley Correira injured in quarter finalWeight: Heavyweight · 265 lbs (120.0 kg)
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Superbrawl 24 · Ron Faircloth refused to fight team mateWeight: Heavyweight · 265 lbs (120.0 kg)
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Title Bout: Tournament ChampionshipBilling: Main CardDuration: 2 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Heavyweight · 265 lbs (120.0 kg)
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Extreme Challenge 46 · Seth Peters no showWeight: Heavyweight · 265 lbs (120.0 kg)
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Steve Hutson2-1-0 N/AWinIllinois Regional2001.11.10
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Ben Rothwell, who trains under Pat Miletich and Duke Roufus, began fighting professionally at the age of 17 in 2001. Having competed predominantly on the Midwestern circuit in the United States for much of his career, Rothwell holds notable career victories over Roy Nelson, Ricco Rodriguez, and Krzysztof Soszynski, all of which came during his undefeated run with the now-defunct International Fight League from 2006-2007. Rothwell made his UFC debut in 2009, losing by TKO in the second round to heavyweight contender Cain Velasquez.
One of the larger heavyweights in the division, Rothwell uses his impressive height (6’4”) and reach (80”) to pepper his opponents from range before looking for a knockout or wearing them down to the ground in search of a submission. Rothwell has finished the vast majority of his fights inside of the distance.
Rothwell would alternate wins and losses in his next five fights picking up wins over Gilbert Yvel, Brendan Schaub and Brandon Vera
but dropping bouts to Mark Hunt and Gabriel Gonzaga. After his win over Vera he would make it 2 straight when he pulled off a big upset over Alistair Overeem finishing him by TKO in the very first round earning a performance of the night bonus.
At UFC Fight Night 68: Boetsch vs. Henderson, Rothwell faced Matt Mitrione. Mitrione came out very aggressive, even opting to not touch gloves with Rothwell. Mitrione shot for an early takedown, which Rothwell stuffed, before sinking in a guillotine choke, which forced Mitrione to tap at 1:54 in Round 1.