Ben Rothwell undergoes ACL surgery, estimates nine-month recovery (7/30/2010 12:30:00 PM)
UFC heavyweight Ben Rothwell sat at UFC 115's post-fight podium and made no excuses. He had won a unanimous decision over Gilbert Yvel on the June 12 event's pay-per-view card but said it was "not a victory" for the fight's lack of finish. He chose not to disclose that he had torn his ACL on the first takedown of the three-round contest. Rothwell on Tuesday underwent surgery to repair both his ACL and a torn meniscus and hopes to be back in action by February or March of 2011.
Rothwell Not Happy With Bittersweet Ufc Win (6/17/2010 2:30:57 PM)
Ben Rothwell is disappointed with his performance in his "bittersweet" victory over Gilbert Yvel at UFC 115 in Vancouver...
Despite UFC 115 win, Ben Rothwell says it's "not a victory for me" (6/14/2010 4:45:00 PM)
Ben Rothwell got his first win in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, but he's not calling it a victory. Rothwell was surprisingly subdued in a post-fight press conference following Saturday's UFC 115 event and his main-card win over fellow heavyweight Gilbert Yvel. The reason for his glumness? He feels like he let down the fans.
UFC 115 Live Blog: Ben Rothwell vs. Gilbert Yvel Updates (6/13/2010 12:46:27 PM)
Filed under: UFCThis is the UFC 115 live blog for Ben Rothwell vs. Gilbert Yvel, a heavyweight bout on tonight's pay-per-view from the General Motors Place in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Rothwell (30-7) and Yvel (36-14-1) are both looking for their first UFC victory in their second UFC fight. Yvel lost by first-round TKO to Junior dos Santos at UFC 108 in January. Rothwell lost to Cain Velasquez at UFC 104 last October. The live blog is below. More: Ben Rothwell Beats Gilbert Yvel | UFC 115 Results | Latest UFC 115 News
UFC 115: Ben Rothwell Beats Gilbert Yvel (6/13/2010 12:46:27 PM)
Filed under: UFC, NewsHeavyweights Ben Rothwell fought Gilbert Yvel an ugly brawl Saturday at UFC 115, with Rothwell lying on top of Yvel for much of the fight and coming out on top on the judges' scorecards after 15 minutes of less-than-thrilling action. Both guys came out swinging, with Rothwell landing a combination of punches and then getting on top of Yvel on the ground, only to have Yvel buck him off from mount and get back onto his feet. Rothwell knew he wanted to get the fight to the ground, and it wasn't long before Rothwell slammed Yvel down and got into side control. But Rothwell missed his opportunity to finish the fight, and Yvel did a nice job of getting off his back, getting to his feet and doing some damage late in the round. More: Ben Rothwell vs. Gilbert Yvel Live Blog | UFC 115 Results | Latest UFC 115 News
Rothwell Gets Past Gassed Yvel At Ufc 115 (6/13/2010 12:41:12 PM)
The big boys brought a lot of power, but not a lot of cardio as Ben Rothwell worked for every inch on his way to a unanimous decision win over Gilbert Yvel at UFC 115 in Vancouver...
Rothwell Not Satisfied With Win Over Yvel (6/13/2010 12:51:25 AM)
Ben Rothwell has had his share of critics over the decade or so he has been lacing up the gloves, but none are harsher than him.
Yvel Offers Rothwell A Four For One Special (6/11/2010 1:09:30 AM)
Gilbert Yvel believes that his speed will out duel the power that Ben Rothwell brings into their match-up at UFC 115 in Vancouver...
Rothwell Explains Exit from Miletich Camp (6/8/2010 12:04:56 AM)
Ben Rothwell acknowledges that UFC 115 opponent Gilbert Yvel seems to have cleaned up his act since he began fighting in the U.S., but that’s not what comes to mind first when he hears Yvel’s name.
Gilbert Yvel to meet Ben Rothwell, not Pat Barry, at UFC 115 in Vancouver (2/26/2010 8:55:37 PM)
Although initially expected to fight Pat Barry (5-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC), heavyweight Gilbert Yvel (36-14-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC) instead will fight Ben Rothwell (30-7 MMA, 0-1 UFC) in June at UFC 115. Sources close to the event today confirmed the change with MMAjunkie.com and said verbal agreements are in place for the bout. UFC 115 is expected to take place June 12 at GM Place in Vancouver, British Columbia. The night's main card airs on pay-per-view.
Yvel Vs Rothwell Now Set At Ufc 115 (2/26/2010 1:57:15 PM)
Fresh on the heels of the news that Pat Barry and Mirko CroCop are set to do battle at UFC 115, each of their respective opponents will now face off as Gilbert Yvel will face Ben Rothwell in Vancouver in a heavyweight bout....
Cro Cop Vs. Pat Barry, Rothwell Vs. Yvel On Tap For UFC Vancouver (2/26/2010 11:58:06 AM)
According to reports on <a href=http://www.mmajunkie.com>MMAJunkie.com</a> it now looks like rumors of Cro Cop and Ben Rothwell meeting up at UFC 115 in Vancouver have changed. Now, it looks as though Cro Cop has agreed to a bout with fellow kickboxer Pat Barry, while Rothwell, who was supposed to face Cro Cop at UFC 111 will now take on MMA bad boy Gilbert Yvel. The bouts have been verbally agreed to but nothing has been made official by the UFC.<br><br> UFC 115 takes places from Vancouver, BC on June 12th and will be the promotions debut in the province. British Columbia just recently began regulating MMA. The card is expected to host the third and hopefully final bout between Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz as well as see Wanderlei Silva take on Yoshihiro Akiyami.<br><br> The rumored card to date is:<br><br> MAIN CARD<br><br> Chuck Liddell vs. Tito Ortiz<br> Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Wanderlei Silva<br> P
Ben Rothwell vs. Gilbert Yvel Set for UFC 115 on June 12 (2/26/2010 11:35:02 AM)
With original opponents Mirko "Cro Cop" and Pat Barry set to fight at UFC 115, heavyweights Ben Rothwell and Gilbert Yvel have agreed to meet at the June 12 event in Vancouver. Both Rothwell and Yvel dropped their UFC debuts in their most-recent fights, with Rothwell losing to Cain Velasquez in October while Yvel fell to Junior dos Santos in January.
Cro Cop Happy With Ufc 110, Rothwell Likely Next (2/24/2010 3:37:21 PM)
Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic is happy with his UFC 110 performance over late replacement Anthony Perosh, and will likely face Ben Rothwell next...
Quick Hits: Rothwell Eyes “Cro Cop” for UFC 115, Perosh Gets Four-Fight UFC Deal, ProElite Returns, (2/24/2010 8:04:05 AM)
Ben Rothwell is targeting a fight with Mirko "Cro Cop," originally scheduled for last Saturday's UFC 110, for June's UFC 115 in Vancouver, while Rothwell's replacement, Anthony Perosh, has signed a four-fight deal with the UFC despite losing to "Cro Cop". ProElite, whose EliteXC brand featured Kimbo Slice in nationally televised events on CBS, is being resurrected and will soon resume promoting MMA events. Read about all the latest MMA news in MMAFrenzy.com's Quick Hits.
Sidelined by traveler's flu, Ben Rothwell camp hopeful for UFC 115 slot with "Cro Cop" (2/22/2010 9:00:00 PM)
Ben Rothwell remains in Australia as he recovers from an illness that forced his withdrawal from a UFC 110 main-card bout this past weekend in Sydney. Duke Roufus, owner of the Milwaukee, Wis.-based Duke Roufus MMA and one of Rothwell's chief trainers, told today MMAjunkie.com that his fighter was diagnosed with a case of "traveler's flu" that made him unable to fight Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic at the Feb. 20 event. However, Roufus remains optimistic that Rothwell will get his shot at "Cro Cop" and hopes that UFC 115, the promotion's first trip to Vancouver, will play host.
UFC 110's "Cro Cop" still sees himself among UFC's best, likely to face Rothwell next (2/21/2010 10:15:00 AM)
While it certainly wasn't quite vintage "Cro Cop" at UFC 110, Mirko Filipovic's second-round TKO over late-replacement Anthony Perosh did get the Croatian back in the win column. At the evening's post-event press conference, Filipovic said his renewed focus on training means he's still got plenty to offer the world of mixed martial arts. Meanwhile, UFC president Dana White said the Croatian striker will likely get a chance to prove that against his originally scheduled opponent, Ben Rothwell, very soon.
"Cro Cop" believes he still belongs among UFC's best, likely to face Rothwell next (2/21/2010 10:15:00 AM)
While it certainly wasn't quite vintage "Cro Cop" at UFC 110, Mirko Filipovic's second-round TKO over late-replacement Anthony Perosh did get the Croatian back in the win column. At the evening's post-event press conference, Filipovic said his renewed focus on training means he's still got plenty to offer the world of mixed martial arts. Meanwhile, UFC president Dana White said the Croatian striker will likely get a chance to prove that against his originally scheduled opponent, Ben Rothwell, very soon.
"Cro Cop" believes he still belong's among UFC's best, likely to face Rothwell next (2/21/2010 10:15:00 AM)
While it certainly wasn't quite vintage "Cro Cop" at UFC 110, Mirko Filipovic's second-round TKO over late-replacement Anthony Perosh did get the Croatian back in the win column. At the evening's post-event press conference, Filipovic said his renewed focus on training means he's still got plenty to offer the world of mixed martial arts. Meanwhile, UFC president Dana White said the Croatian striker will likely get a chance to prove that against his originally scheduled opponent, Ben Rothwell, very soon.
After UFC 110 Win, Mirko “Cro Cop” Likely to Fight Ben Rothwell Next (2/21/2010 7:59:21 AM)
After rebounding with a second-round TKO of late-replacement Anthony Perosh on Saturday at UFC 110, heavyweight Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic will likely face original UFC 110 opponent Ben Rothwell in his next bout.
Perosh replaces Rothwell on UFC 110 main card, Sinosic vs. Haseman pulled from prelims (2/19/2010 1:00:00 AM)
With just 48 hours remaining until the Ultimate Fighting Championship's Australian debut, the promotion this evening announced a couple major changes to the fight card. Anthony Perosh replaces ill Ben Rothwell in a UFC 110 main-card fight with Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic, and a shoulder injury suffered by Elvin Sinosic has forced the cancellation of his preliminary-card bout with fellow Australian Chris Haseman. UFC 110 takes place Saturday at Acer Arena in Sydney, Australia.
Ben Rothwell, Elvis Sinosic Off UFC 110 Card (2/18/2010 7:50:00 PM)
by Ray HuiFiled under: UFC, NewsBen Rothwell and Elvis Sinosic will not compete on this Saturday's UFC 110 card in Sydney, Australia, the promotion revealed Thursday evening.Rothwell has been sidelined by an undisclosed illness and will be unavailable to fight Mirko Cro Cop. In for Rothwell is Australian fighter Anthony Perosh.Meanwhile, Sinosic has pulled out due to a shoulder injury and his light heavyweight bout against fellow countryman Chris Haseman has been canceled.Ben Rothwell, Elvis Sinosic Off UFC 110 Card originally appeared on MMA Fighting on Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:50:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Rothwell Out of ‘Cro Cop’ Bout; Perosh In (2/18/2010 5:57:27 PM)
Ben Rothwell has dropped out of his UFC 110 matchup against Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic due to illness, according to an announcement made Thursday on the UFC’s Web site. Anthony Perosh will replace Rothwell in the heavyweight bout, which takes place Saturday in Sydney
Rothwell Out, Perosh In; Haseman/Sinosic Canceled (2/18/2010 5:01:07 PM)
Ben Rothwell has been forced out of UFC 110 due to an illness, and Australian fighter, Anthony Perosh will face CroCop instead, while Elvis Sinosic has suffered a shoulder injury that will cancel his scheduled bout with Chris Haseman...
Perosh Replaces Rothwell, Fights Cro Cop on Saturday at UFC 110; Sinosic-Haseman Canceled (2/18/2010 2:52:33 PM)
Heavyweight Ben Rothwell has been sidelined by an illness and will be unable to fight Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic on Saturday at "UFC 110: Nogueira vs. Velasquez" in Sydney, Australia, but veteran Anthony Perosh has agreed to replace Rothwell and fight "Cro Cop" on the UFC 110 main card. Also, a shoulder injury suffered by Elvis Sinosic has forced the cancellation of his rematch with fellow Australian veteran Chris Haseman.
BREAKING: Anthony Perosh Replaces Ben Rothwell, Fights Mirko Cro Cop on Saturday at UFC 110; Elvis S (2/18/2010 2:52:33 PM)
The UFC announced on Thursday that heavyweight Ben Rothwell has been sidelined by an illness and will be unable to fight Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic on Saturday at “UFC 110: Nogueira vs. Velasquez” in Sydney, Australia. Australian Anthony Perosh has agreed to replace Rotherwell and fight “Cro Cop” on the UFC 110 main card. Additionally,
Ben Rothwell on Cro Cop: 'The Pit Bull Has Still Got Some Bite' (2/17/2010 10:19:00 AM)
by Michael David SmithFiled under: UFCBen Rothwell had 36 professional mixed martial arts fights before he finally got a shot in the UFC in October. It didn't go well.Rothwell was beaten badly in his Octagon debut against Cain Velasquez at UFC 104, dropping his pro record to 30-7, and he says that loss led him to change the way he approaches his sport.Ben Rothwell on Cro Cop: 'The Pit Bull Has Still Got Some Bite' originally appeared on MMA Fighting on Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:19:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
UFC 110 Video: Mirko Cro Cop vs. Ben Rothwell Fight Talk (2/17/2010 8:54:51 AM)
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Ben Rothwell Respect Now, Fight Later (2/12/2010 8:01:00 AM)
Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - Ask Ben Rothwell what went wrong in his UFC debut against Cain Velasquez last October, and he almost chuckles as he answers. "Besides everything?" he asks, not expecting an answer back because he already knows what it is. And though it really doesn't matter what happened during his second round TKO loss to the unbeaten Californian, he responds anyway.
Ben Rothwell and Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic likely to meet at UFC 110 (11/5/2009 8:55:00 PM)
A heavyweight clash between Ben Rothwell (30-7 MMA, 0-1 UFC) and Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic (25-7-2 MMA, 1-3 UFC) is likely to take place in February at UFC 110. The matchup was first reported by Sherdog.com, and MMAjunkie.com has confirmed with sources close to the event that the fight has been discussed as a possibility but not signed. Although not officially announced by the UFC, UFC 110 is expected to take place Feb 21. The event, which takes place at Acer Arena, marks the UFC's debut in Australia.
Cro Cop May Return Vs. Rothwell In Australia (11/5/2009 1:44:43 PM)
MMAWeekly.com late Wednesday night learned from sources close to the bout that Mriko "Cro Cop" Filipovic likely will return to the Octagon at UFC 110 in Sydney, Australia, to face Ben Rothwell...
Cro Cop Returns Against Rothwell In Australia (11/5/2009 12:44:50 PM)
MMAWeekly.com late Wednesday night learned from sources close to the bout that Mriko "Cro Cop" Filipovic will return to the Octagon at UFC 110 in Sydney, Australia, to face Ben Rothwell...
UFC News: Mirko CroCop Vs. Ben Rothwell In The Works For UFC 110 (11/5/2009 11:44:26 AM)
Mirko CroCop Vs. Ben Rothwell In The Works For UFC 110
Report: Mirko Cro Cop vs Ben Rothwell being considered for UFC 110 (11/5/2009 9:21:07 AM)
Famed heavyweight striker Mirko Filipovic (25-7-2) is reportedly considering a return to the Octagon to face fellow MMA transplant Ben Rothwell (30-7) at UFC 110, tentatively scheduled for the Acer Arena in Sydney, Australia, on Feb. 21 according to Sherdog.com. “Cro Cop” threw in the towel in his submission (verbal) loss to Junior dos Santos at
Report: Mirko Cro Cop vs Ben Rothwell being considered for UFC 111 (11/5/2009 9:21:07 AM)
Famed heavyweight striker Mirko Filipovic (25-7-2) is reportedly considering a return to the Octagon to face fellow MMA transplant Ben Rothwell (30-7) at UFC 111, tentatively scheduled for the Acer Arena in Sydney, Australia, on Feb. 21 according to Sherdog.com. More on this news in a bit.
Rumor: Mirko “Cro Cop” vs. Ben Rothwell Possible for UFC 110 in Australia (11/5/2009 5:43:34 AM)
Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic and Ben Rothwell could square off at UFC 110, according to a post on The Underground, with both heavyweights looking to rebound from recent losses at the February 20 card in Sydney, Australia. UFC 110, which has yet to be officially announced, is expected to be co-headlined by Wanderlei Silva's middleweight debut against Yoshihiro Akiyama.
Ben Rothwell: Shogun wasn’t the only one robbed at UFC 104 (11/3/2009 4:08:49 AM)
Props: CageReport.net Quoteworthy: “So what, (Velasquez) was punching me, big deal, isn't that what happens in a fight? The reality of the situation is that I was using the cage to get to my feet and which I basically did and then for some reason Steve decides to step in. Honestly, I couldn't believe it. I
Cain Velasquez wants the heavyweight belt after big win over Ben Rothwell at UFC 104 (Video) (10/25/2009 3:09:01 AM)
Velasquez Romps, Stops Rothwell in Two (10/25/2009 1:02:00 AM)
Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - He's only had seven pro bouts, but with rapid fight-to-fight progress and a one-sided second round thumping of highly regarded Ben Rothwell Saturday night at STAPLES Center, it's clear that Cain Velasquez isn't just the future of the heavyweight division; he may be ready to be its present.
Velasquez Dominates Rothwell At Ufc 104 (10/24/2009 9:15:31 PM)
Cain Velasquez solidified himself as one of the top contenders in the UFC heavyweight division after dominating “Big” Ben Rothwell at UFC 104 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
UFC News: UFC 104 Results: Cain Velasquez Vs. Ben Rothwell (10/24/2009 9:15:09 PM)
UFC 104 Results: Cain Velasquez Vs. Ben Rothwell
UFC 104 Results: Machida Retains Title With Controversial Win Over “Shogun,” Velasquez Dominates Rot (10/24/2009 6:53:26 PM)
The "Machida Era" was extended in controversial fashion on Saturday, as light heavyweight champ Lyoto Machida was awarded a questionable unanimous decision win over Mauricio "Shogun" Rua in the main event of UFC 104 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Cain Velasquez dominated Ben Rothwell in the UFC 104 co-headliner, while Gleison Tibau, Joe Stevenson, and Anthony Johnson also earned main card wins.
UFC 104 co-main event fighter Ben Rothwell: "I plan on being here a while" (10/24/2009 2:50:00 PM)
If you didn't know any better, it might seem like Ben Rothwell (30-6 MMA, 0-0 UFC) is the one with just six career MMA bouts under his belt. Heading into tonight's "UFC 104: Machida vs. Shogun" co-feature, many see Rothwell as a sort of sacrificial lamb for the up-and-coming lion Cain Velasquez (6-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC). But with 30 career wins already under his belt, Rothwell knows a little bit about what it takes to succeed in the cage, and he told MMAjunkie.com this is his chance to prove to the world that he's right where he belongs.
Poll results: Is UFC 104's Cain Velasquez vs. Ben Rothwell winner worthy of a title shot? (10/24/2009 1:30:00 PM)
Some fans forget that this week's featured heavyweight attraction, at one point, was Cain Velasquez vs. Shane Carwin as opposed to the current co-headliner of Velasquez vs. Ben Rothwell. Velasquez vs. Carwin initially was dubbed an obvious No. 1 contender's bout, though Carwin eventually got the call and now meets heavyweight champ Brock Lesnar at UFC 106. So, should Velasquez vs. Rothwell still earn the winner a title shot? That's the question we asked in our most recent weekly poll, the results of which were revealed on Friday's new edition of "Inside MMA" on HDNet.
UFC 104 Fight Breakdown: Velasquez vs. Rothwell (10/24/2009 5:05:35 AM)
Amazing but true: Cain Velasquez and Ben Rothwell are separated by just one year in age, yet the former is considered a rising prospect while the latter is thought of as a grizzled veteran. Their paths cross in a co-main event, heavyweight clash at UFC 104 this weekend, with much at stake for both men. So how will the fight go? Let's take a look at how it will likely play out.read more
UFC 104 Live Results: Machida vs. “Shogun” Rua, Velasquez vs. Rothwell, and More (10/24/2009 5:00:40 AM)
Welcome to MMAFrenzy.com's live coverage of UFC 104, which takes place today at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The pay-per-view event is headlined by light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida in his first title defense against challenger Mauricio "Shogun" Rua, as well as a co-main event between heavyweight contenders Cain Velasquez and Ben Rothwell. MMAFrenzy.com's live UFC 104 coverage begins at 7:30pm ET with preliminary card results, followed by live coverage of the Spike TV card at 9pm and the PPV main card beginning at 10pm.
No Secrets For Ben Rothwell At Ufc 104 (10/23/2009 12:14:52 AM)
Ben Rothwell heads into Saturday's UFC 104 bout with rising heavyweight contender Cain Velasquez with all his cards on the table...
Ben Rothwell UFC Fighter (10/22/2009 8:01:00 AM)
Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - Despite the complexities of the sport Ben Rothwell has become a heavyweight contender in, there are no intricate algorithms or formulas that he has developed when it comes to his past, present, and future success. On the contrary, the Kenosha, Wisconsin native keeps it simple, as he lives by an interesting adage.
Rothwell Promises to Deliver KO Velasquez Hype (10/22/2009 5:03:01 AM)
LOS ANGELES -- Ben Rothwell says he has been waiting 10 years to make his Octagon debut, and with his UFC 104 bout just around the corner, the 28-year-old appears to be more focused and confident than ever before.read more
Rothwell Promises to Deliver KO Blow to Velasquez Hype (10/22/2009 5:03:01 AM)
LOS ANGELES -- Ben Rothwell says he has been waiting 10 years to make his Octagon debut, and with his UFC 104 bout just around the corner, the 28-year-old appears to be more focused and confident than ever before.read more
UFC News: Cain Velasquez Says Ben Rothwell Can Do Nothing To Him (10/21/2009 2:44:28 PM)
Cain Velasquez Says Ben Rothwell Can Do Nothing To Him
UFC News: Cain Velasquez Says Ben Rothwell Can Do Nothing To Him (10/21/2009 2:14:33 PM)
Cain Velasquez Says Ben Rothwell Can Do Nothing To Him
Pictures: Velasquez Preps for Rothwell (10/21/2009 5:54:27 AM)
Heavyweight contender Cain Velasquez will square off against Ben Rothwell on Saturday in Los Angeles at UFC 104.
Cain Velasquez: There is nothing Ben Rothwell can do to me (10/21/2009 5:37:21 AM)
Props: Pro MMA Radio Quoteworthy: “He’s a normal person, just like me. Whatever he’s willing to do to me, you know, I’m willing to do the same to him. controlling him on the feet, making openings, taking him down. Just beating him up real bad, and picking my shots and really exploding on him;
UFC News: Ben Rothwell Doesnt Think Cain Velasquez Is Near Arlovskis Level (10/19/2009 12:14:26 PM)
Ben Rothwell Doesnt Think Cain Velasquez Is Near Arlovskis Level
Velasquez Sees Rothwell as Next Step (10/18/2009 5:48:30 PM)
Cain Velasquez returns to the Octagon to face grizzled veteran Ben Rothwell on Saturday at UFC 104 in Los Angeles. The American Kickboxing Academy product took time out of his busy training schedule to sit down with Sherdog.com and discuss what may very well be a heavyweight title eliminator.
UFC 104 Cain Velasquez video blog for Ben Rothwell fight (Episode three) (10/17/2009 1:59:51 PM)
Behind the Numbers: Velasquez vs Rothwell (10/17/2009 9:01:00 AM)
Michael DiSanto, UFC - Ben Rothwell. The name may not ring any bells for most UFC fans. Fair enough. Rothwell is making his debut inside the Octagon against heavyweight prospect-turned-contender Cain Velazquez at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California on October 24, so his lack of mainstream recognition isn't surprising.
MMAjunkie.com Radio: Ben Rothwell, Cain Velasquez, Justin Wren and Hector Ramirez (10/16/2009 3:15:00 PM)
After an all-star lineup that has included newly crowned WEC champ Benson Henderson, UFC 104 fighter Anthony Johnson and "The Ultimate Fighter 10" coach Rashad Evans, MMAjunkie.com Radio delivers our biggest show of the week today with guests Cain Velasquez and Ben Rothwell. In addition to those two UFC 104 co-headliners, we also welcome to the show this week's "TUF 10" winner, Justin Wren, and Team Rampage assistant coach Hector "Sick Dog" Ramirez, who headlines the Nov. 14 Called Out Fights II event in California. MMAjunkie.com Radio begins at noon ET (9 a.m. PT) live from the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino's Race & Sports Book. Listen to and watch the show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
UFC 104 Cain Velasquez video blog for Ben Rothwell fight (Episode two) (10/15/2009 1:29:52 AM)
UFC 104 Cain Velasquez video blog for Ben Rothwell fight (Episode one) (10/12/2009 4:00:04 PM)
Savage Dog Show: Ben Rothwell (10/12/2009 3:51:13 PM)
Ben Rothwell joined the Savage Dog Show on The Sherdog Radio Network.
UFC News: Video: Ben Rothwell Vs. Cain Velasquez Preview For UFC 104 (10/12/2009 3:14:48 PM)
Video: Ben Rothwell Vs. Cain Velasquez Preview For UFC 104
UFC News: Video: Ben Rothwell Vs. Cain Velasquez Preview For UFC 104 (10/11/2009 5:14:47 PM)
Video: Ben Rothwell Vs. Cain Velasquez Preview For UFC 104
UFC 104: Cain Velasquez going to put Ben Rothwell through hell on Oct. 24 (Video) (10/10/2009 11:28:14 PM)
Cain Velasquez vs Ben Rothwell UFC 104 video fight talk (10/10/2009 3:13:51 AM)
Check out what Velasquez has to say after the jump.
Ben Rothwell Living On The Edge Of A Dream (10/9/2009 3:15:37 PM)
Having survived a turbulent time in his late teens, and the old school path through mixed martial arts, Ben Rothwell is nearing the pinnacle of his dream...
UFC 104: Ben Rothwell is somebody (10/9/2009 9:55:12 AM)
Props: SLAM!Sports.com Quoteworthy: “I'm ecstatic to be here finally … I didn't want to be one of those guys who was just happy to get into the UFC. You know, you see a lot of these guys that come and go, and that just isn't me. My objective all along has been to come into the UFC
Rothwell Pumped for UFC Debut (10/6/2009 8:12:04 AM)
Ben Rothwell has fought everywhere over his 10 years in mixed martial arts, but he will be making his UFC debut Oct. 24 against rising heavyweight star Cain Velasquez.
Cain Velasquez video talks UFC 104 bout against Ben Rothwell (9/30/2009 8:00:59 AM)
Velasquez Breaks Down UFC Bout with Rothwell (9/29/2009 4:10:44 PM)
In this exclusive interview, Cain Velasquez discusses his UFC 104 bout with Ben Rothwell and his disappointment that scheduled opponent Shane Carwin has been tabbed over him for a title shot against Brock Lesnar.
‘Big’ Ben Rothwell on the road to UFC 104 (Video) (9/22/2009 7:08:36 AM)
UFC News: Ben Rothwell: Ive Paid My Dues, This Is My Time (9/2/2009 11:05:13 AM)
Ben Rothwell: Ive Paid My Dues, This Is My Time
UFC Quick Quote: Ben Rothwell hasn’t done nothing … yet (9/1/2009 5:32:39 PM)
“I embrace the challenge. They offered me the opportunity to be a co-main event against Cain, who’s established himself in the UFC, and I was all for it. I feel like I’ve been paying my dues for a long time, and this is my time…. I’ve been doing this for ten years, and all along,
UFC officially announces Machida vs. Rua, Rothwell vs. Velasquez for UFC 104 in Los Angeles (8/25/2009 1:25:00 AM)
With tickets set to go on sale later this week, the UFC today officially announced two contests for UFC 104 in Los Angeles. As expected, light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida will meet challenger Mauricio "Shogun" Rua, while heavyweight prospect Cain Velasquez will meet Affliction import Ben Rothwell. Now titled "Machida vs. Shogun," UFC 104 takes place Oct. 24 at Staples Center in Los Angeles. The main card airs live on pay per view.
Cain Velasquez and Ben Rothwell set for heavyweight contest at UFC 104 in Los Angeles (8/20/2009 8:05:00 PM)
With original opponent Shane Carwin receiving a recent upgrade to title-bout status, heavyweight prospect Cain Velasquez (6-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC) will now face Ben Rothwell (30-6 MMA, 0-0 UFC) at UFC 104. AOL FanHouse was the first to report the new bout, and MMAjunkie.com has been able to confirm the switch with sources close to the contest. Featuring a light heavyweight title fight between current champion Lyoto Machida and challenger Mauricio "Shogun" Rua, UFC 104 takes place Oct. 24 in Los Angeles.
Cain Velasquez vs. Ben Rothwell set for heavyweight contest at UFC 104 in Los Angeles (8/20/2009 8:05:00 PM)
With original opponent Shane Carwin receiving a recent upgrade to title-bout status, heavyweight prospect Cain Velasquez (6-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC) will now face Ben Rothwell (30-6 MMA, 0-0 UFC) at UFC 104. AOL FanHouse was the first to report the new bout, and MMAjunkie.com has been able to confirm the switch with sources close to the contest. Featuring a light heavyweight title fight between current champion Lyoto Machida and challenger Mauricio "Shogun" Rua, UFC 104 takes place Oct. 24 in Los Angeles.
Ben Rothwell Vs. Cain Velasquez Ufc 104 (8/20/2009 1:50:07 PM)
Ben Rothwell has agreed replace Shane Carwin for a fight against Cain Velasquez in the co-main event of UFC 104 in Los Angeles.....
UFC News: Cain Velasquez Vs. Ben Rothwell Booked For UFC 104 (8/20/2009 12:19:41 PM)
Cain Velasquez Vs. Ben Rothwell Booked For UFC 104
Rothwell Agrees to Fight Velasquez (8/20/2009 11:55:31 AM)
Ben Rothwell has verbally agreed to meet Cain Velasquez in a heavyweight bout at UFC 104 on Oct. 24
Cain Velasquez Now Set to Fight Ben Rothwell at UFC 104 (8/20/2009 9:12:59 AM)
Following news earlier Thursday that Shane Carwin was being pulled from his UFC 104 matchup against fellow heavyweight contender Cain Velasquez to headline UFC 106 in November against champion Brock Lesnar, Ben Rothwell has been tapped to replace Carwin and take on Velasquez at UFC 104 on October 24 in Los Angeles.
Ben Rothwell Replaces Carwin, Fights Cain Velasquez at UFC 104 (8/20/2009 9:12:59 AM)
Following news earlier Thursday that Shane Carwin was being pulled from his UFC 104 matchup against fellow heavyweight contender Cain Velasquez to headline UFC 106 in November against champion Brock Lesnar, Ben Rothwell has been tapped to replace Carwin and take on Velasquez at UFC 104 on October 24 in Los Angeles, according to MMA
UFC 104: Ben Rothwell vs Cain Velasquez booked for Oct. 24 (8/20/2009 8:53:53 AM)
On the heels of Shane Carwin being scratched from UFC 104 to challenge Brock Lesnar for the division title in November, MMAmania.com (www.mmamania.com) can confirm that former IFL and Affliction heavyweight standout Ben Rothwell has agreed to step in for “The Engineer” versus Cain Velasquez on Oct. 24. Rothwell is coming off a dominating TKO win
Affliction's Ben Rothwell and Chase Gormley moved to UFC, meet at UFC 104 in October (7/29/2009 1:00:00 PM)
An "Affliction: Trilogy" heavyweight bout between Ben Rothwell (30-6 MMA, UFC) and Chase Gormley (6-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC) will now take place at UFC 104. Last week Affliction Entertainment canceled its "Trilogy" event - and then ceased promotional operations after announcing its return to the UFC as a sponsor - leaving many fighters' futures in a state of flux. Rothwell and Gormley, though, have since been secured by UFC and set for an Oct. 24 UFC 104 matchup, according to Sherdog.
Ben Rothwell vs. Chase Gormley sent to UFC 104 (7/29/2009 6:45:37 AM)
Ben Rothwell and Chase Gormley are two of the newest additions to the UFC’s busy heavyweight division. The two, originally scheduled to face each other at the now-cancelled Aug. 1 Affliction “Trilogy” card, have agreed to meet at UFC 104 on Oct. 24 in Los Angeles. Sherdog.com first reported the news and MMAFighting.com has since confirmed the transfer. read more
Ben Rothwell vs. Chase Gormley “Trilogy” Matchup Moved to UFC 104 (7/29/2009 3:59:22 AM)
A heavyweight bout between Ben Rothwell and Chase Gormley originally scheduled to take place on August 1 at the recently-canceled Affliction: Trilogy event has been re-booked and will now take place at UFC 104 on October 24 in Los Angeles, Sherdog is reporting. Both fighters will be making their Octagon debut at the pay-per-view card, which is expected to be headlined by light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida vs. Mauricio "Shogun" Rua.
Rothwell Vs. Gormley Moves To Ufc 104 (7/29/2009 12:05:32 AM)
Ben Rothwell and Chase Gormley will keep their Affliction "Trilogy" bout intact, but it will be transported over to UFC 104 in Los Angeles...
UFC 104: Ben Rothwell vs Chase Gormley ‘Trilogy’ fight moved to Oct. 24 (7/28/2009 5:54:47 PM)
Former IFL heavyweight “Big” Ben Rothwell (30-6) will get another chance to battle undefeated Chase Gormley (6-0) as the UFC has opted to resurrect their Aug. 1 Affliction bout for UFC 104 from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif., on Oct. 24, according to Sherdog.com. Rothwell and Gormley were originally penciled in for the “Trilogy”
Ben Rothwell vs. Chase Gormley Set For Affliction: Trilogy (6/5/2009 3:22:03 AM)
Former IFL heavyweight champion Ben Rothwell (30-6) is set to square off with undefeated up-and-comer Chase Gormley (6-0) at Affliction: Trilogy on August 1 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. MMA Fanhouse confirmed the matchup at Wednesday's Affliction: Trilogy press conference with Affliction Vice President Tom Atencio. Rothwell won 13-straight bouts between 2005 and 2007, including
Heavyweights Ben Rothwell vs. Chase Gormley booked for "Affliction: Trilogy" card (6/3/2009 8:05:00 PM)
A heavyweight bout between Ben Rothwell (30-6) and Chase Gormley (6-0) has been booked for August's "Affliction: Trilogy" card. Affliction Vice President Tom Atencio confirmed the bout to MMA FanHouse during today's press conference in New York City. The presser was held to promote the Aug. 1 fight card, which takes place at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., and features a main event between WAMMA heavyweight champion Fedor Emelianenko and Josh Barnett.
Rothwell: From Affliction to Adrenaline (12/11/2008 12:35:28 AM)
When Ben Rothwell debuted in Affliction back in July against Andrei Arlovski, it was a chance for the recently christened top-10 heavyweight to cement himself among the upper echelon in his division
Beatdown: Ben Rothwell (12/10/2008 12:03:35 AM)
The Beatdown crew returned on Wednesday to the Sherdog Radio Network, and were joined by heavyweight knockout artist Ben Rothwell
Adrenaline MMA adds Ben Rothwell vs Chris Guillen to Dec 11 card and more (11/14/2008 4:08:18 AM)
“Big” Ben Rothwell (29-6) has been added to the Adrenaline MMA II card set for the iWireless Center in Moline, Ill., on December 11. The former International Fight League (IFL) star will tangle with submission specialist Chris Guillen (13-10) in the co-featured match of the night. Giullen has not been at the top of his game
Rothwell Vs Rizzo Confirmed For Affliction 2 (8/13/2008 3:33:16 PM)
Affliction vice president Tom Atencio on Wednesday confirmed to MMAWeekly.com that heavyweight Ben Rothwell will face off with Pedro Rizzo at Affliction 2...
Affliction ‘Day of Reckoning’: Pedro Rizzo vs Ben Rothwell (8/9/2008 8:39:34 AM)
Affliction fighters Ben Rothwell (29-6) and Pedro Rizzo (16-8) have been scheduled to face off at October's “Day of Reckoning” in a match that will right one ship and sink the other. Rothwell is coming off a strong effort against Andrei Arlovski at Affliction “Banned” on July 19 that saw him hanging tough - only to
Other News: Exclusive: Ben Rothwell Vs. Pedro Rizzo To Happen At Affliction 2 (8/8/2008 2:55:02 PM)
Exclusive: Ben Rothwell Vs. Pedro Rizzo To Happen At Affliction 2
Other News: Video: MMANews Post Fight Interview w/ Ben Rothwell (7/23/2008 5:22:15 PM)
Video: MMANews Post Fight Interview w/ Ben Rothwell
Savage Dog Show Ben Rothwell (7/23/2008 12:59:05 AM)
Greg Savage and Jeff Sherwood returned for a Monday edition of the Savage Dog Show, and were joined by heavyweight slugger Ben Rothwell (Pictures)
Other News: AFFLICTION RESULTS: Andrei Arlovski vs. Ben Rothwell (7/20/2008 12:23:04 AM)
AFFLICTION RESULTS: Andrei Arlovski vs. Ben Rothwell
Arlovski Ready For Rothwell (7/19/2008 4:53:24 AM)
Polishing up his boxing skills with famed trainer, Freddie Roach, it looks as if former UFC champion, Andrei Arlovski, is ready to start fresh in Affliction. First order of business is Ben Rothwell...
Arlovski Looking to be Aggressive Against Ben Rothwell (7/18/2008 2:44:48 AM)
Sherdog.com news editor Loretta Hunt caught up with former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski (Pictures) to discuss his duel with Ben Rothwell (Pictures) Saturday on the pay-per-view portion of Affliction "Banned."
Other News: Video: MMANews Interview With Ben Rothwell (7/17/2008 9:29:33 PM)
Video: MMANews Interview With Ben Rothwell
Ben Rothwell: He Hits Hard... I Hit Hard Too (7/17/2008 5:30:53 PM)
Despite an impressive record with over 30 professional fights, training at one of the top camps in the world, and being on a 13-fight win streak, former International Fight League heavyweight Ben Rothwell seems to be quite the underdog heading into his upcoming fight at Affliction “Banned” against Andrei Arlovski...
Rothwell Talks Arlovski Bout, Affliction (7/15/2008 12:00:00 AM)
Tuesday, July 15, 2008Sherdog.com's Greg Savage caught up with Ben Rothwell (Pictures) to discuss his bout with former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski (Pictures) at Affliction "Banned"
Rothwell Has The Inside Track On Arlovski (6/19/2008 3:06:40 AM)
Having once mimicked the former UFC champ for his training partner, Tim Sylvia, Ben Rothwell has the inside track on Andre Arlovski ...
Andrei Arlvoski vs Ben Rothwell Affliction fight official for July 19 (6/5/2008 9:49:39 AM)
Aside from mentioning that Tito Ortiz was the latest UFC castaway to be pursued by Affliction, there was little in the way of actual news stemming from this afternoon's press conference at Trump Tower in New York City. Mr. Trump was confident that his involvement with mixed martial arts as well as the money to be
Andrei Arlovski could sign with Affliction on May 19 and fight Ben Rothwell at ‘Banned’ (5/15/2008 9:35:39 AM)
The Affliction: “Banned” poster in its current form looks incomplete, but perhaps not for long. May 19 to be be exact, which is just four days from now. Former UFC champion Andrei Arlovski could ink a deal in this time with the new promotion and take on Ben Rothwell at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., on
MMA Quick Quote: Monte Cox prefers Tim Sylvia and Ben Rothwell over Fedor (4/7/2008 11:19:20 AM)
“I'm the CEO, so I'm going to make the matches. Well, they wanted a say. They wanted to be able to say, ‘we don't like that match … we want to do something else.' … I couldn't make money with him. There was just no way we could make money with that kind of overhead.
SDS: Tim Sylvia and Ben Rothwell (3/31/2008 12:00:00 AM)
Monday, March 31, 2008Greg Savage and Jeff Sherwood returned on Monday with another volume of the Savage Dog Show on the Sherdog Radio Network. Heavyweights Tim Sylvia (Pictures) and Ben Rothwell (Pictures)
Adrenaline signs MMA heavyweight standouts Sylvia and Rothwell (3/30/2008 11:59:34 PM)
NEW YORK -- Adrenaline MMA announced today that heavyweight stars Tim Sylvia and Ben Rothwell have signed multi-fight contracts with the newly-formed promotion.
MMA Quick Quotes: Adrenaline MMAs Tim Sylvia and Ben Rothwell speak (3/29/2008 6:13:14 AM)
Former UFC heavyweight champion Tim Sylvia on Adrenaline MMA: “Adrenaline is a new promotion, but it allows fighters to fight for other organizations … that's huge. I've got 3 to 4 years left and want to fight as much as possible, so this is the perfect choice for me at this time.” Former undefeated IFL star Ben
Adrenaline signs MMA heavyweight standouts Sylvia and Rothwell (3/29/2008 5:00:45 AM)
NEW YORK — Adrenaline MMA announced today that heavyweight stars Tim Sylvia and Ben Rothwell have signed multi-fight contracts with the newly-formed promotion. Sylvia (24-4) is a former 2-time UFC heavyweight champion, while Rothwell (31-5) was undefeated in the IFL for the champion Quad Cities Silverbacks. Sylvia, 6-foot-8 and 265 pounds, has fought 13 times in
Adrenaline signs MMA heavyweight standouts Sylvia and Rothwell (3/29/2008 5:00:45 AM)
NEW YORK — Adrenaline MMA announced today that heavyweight stars Tim Sylvia and Ben Rothwell have signed multi-fight contracts with the newly-formed promotion. Sylvia (24-4) is a former 2-time UFC heavyweight champion, while Rothwell (31-5) was undefeated in the IFL for the champion Quad Cities Silverbacks. Sylvia, 6-foot-8 and 265 pounds, has fought 13 times in
Other News: Adrenaline MMA Signs Tim Sylvia And Ben Rothwell (3/28/2008 10:50:44 PM)
Adrenaline MMA Signs Tim Sylvia And Ben Rothwell