Ben Rothwell

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Ben Rothwell
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Ben Rothwell at the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
BornBen Rothwell
(1981-10-17) October 17, 1981 (age 43)
Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S.
Other namesBig Ben, King of Kenosha
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight265 lb (120 kg; 18 st 13 lb)
Division Heavyweight
Reach78+1⁄2 in (199 cm) [1]
Fighting out of Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S.
TeamRothwell MMA
Miletich Fighting Systems (2004–2009)
Roufusport (2004–2010) [2]
RankBlack Belt MFS Miletich Fighting Systems.
Black Belt Roufus Sports.
Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active2001–present (MMA)
Kickboxing record
Total3
Wins3
Losses0
Mixed martial arts record
Total53
Wins39
By knockout28
By submission7
By decision4
Losses14
By knockout5
By submission2
By decision7
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Last updated on: March 8, 2010

Ben Rothwell (born October 17, 1981) is an American mixed martial artist and bare-knuckle boxer who competes as a Heavyweight and is the current BKFC Heavyweight World Champion. He most notably had a 17 bout stint in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and competed for the Quad Cities Silverbacks of the IFL where he held an undefeated 9–0 record before leaving the promotion due to a contract dispute. He has also had one-fight stints in Affliction, M-1 Global, and King of the Cage. He also competed for the World Series of Fighting and Absolute Championship Berkut.

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Since his departure from the UFC in 2022, Rothwell has competed in the Heavyweight division of the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, where he is the current BKFC Heavyweight Champion. As of February 15, 2025, he is tied at #5 in the BKFC men's pound-for-pound rankings. [3]

Background

Rothwell is from Kenosha, Wisconsin, and both of his parents work in the restaurant business. His parents own a catering company. He is of Norwegian and Irish descent. [4] Rothwell was an active child but suffered a bout with spinal meningitis when he was six years old. He was in a coma and temporarily blind, while the disease made him almost obese. The young Rothwell, who struggled with his weight and identity in his adolescent years, was also troubled growing up and was often involved in fighting and violence at Westosha Central High School. By the time he was a junior in high school, Rothwell knew that he enjoyed fighting, and in 1999, at the age of 17, he began learning self-defense. In July of that same year, after he had been in three professional fights, he and a friend were involved in a car accident with a drunk driver. Rothwell's friend, who was 19 years old, died two weeks later, and Rothwell suffered a significant head injury, in addition to broken ribs. The event changed Rothwell's life, causing him to feel as though he has a purpose to complete. [5]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Rothwell began his training in September 1999, before joining Miletich Fighting Systems in 2002.

Rothwell made his professional debut in early 2001 in his home state of Wisconsin and dominated his opponent, winning by TKO only 21 seconds into the fight. He then won his next three fights, all under two minutes into the first round and all with strikes. Rothwell then faced future two-time UFC Heavyweight Champion and fellow Miletich Fighting Systems fighter, Tim Sylvia. Rothwell was handed his first career loss in a decision. However, he bounced back and won his next seven fights, all by submission or TKO, before a unanimous decision loss to Mike Whitehead.

After defeating former King of the Cage Super Heavyweight Champion, Dan Bobish by knockout, Rothwell was soon invited to compete in the International Fight League to fight for the Quad City Silverbacks, coached by the legendary Pat Miletich. Like several other fighters in the promotion, Rothwell was competing for the coach who he trained regularly.

International Fight League

On April 29, 2006, Rothwell made his IFL debut against future UFC veteran, the Polish-Canadian fighter, Krzysztof Soszynski. In the first round, Soszynski surprisingly decided to exchange strikes with Rothwell, and landed a left uppercut and held his own until he was knocked down by a short left hook from Rothwell, who then slammed Soszynski to the canvas. After working from side control and then standing again, Rothwell landed a series of punches at the end of the round, that knocked down Soszynski, and then followed this up with more punches to his downed opponent. Despite the round ending, referee Dan Miragliotta called a stop to the contest, granting Rothwell the win via TKO.

After racking up four consecutive IFL wins, he fought future The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights winner and IFL Heavyweight Champion Roy Nelson, winning via split decision.

His next fight was a rematch from almost five years earlier against veteran Travis Fulton, owner of 195 career victories. Three minutes into the second round, Rothwell secured a kimura, causing Fulton to submit.

Rothwell then met Krzysztof Soszynski in a rematch of his IFL debut. Rothwell once again won via TKO, only 13 seconds into the bout.

His last fight in the IFL came against former UFC Heavyweight Champion, Ricco Rodriguez in the team finals. After controlling the fight and displaying superior striking, Rothwell won the fight via unanimous decision. However, the Silverbacks fell short of a victory and lost the championship to Renzo Gracie's New York Pitbulls. This was Rothwell's last appearance in the IFL, as he eventually left the organization due to a contract dispute.

During his time in the IFL, Rothwell had a 9–0 record. [6]

Affliction

After leaving the IFL, Rothwell joined Affliction where he appeared in only one bout, against former UFC Heavyweight Champion Andrei Arlovski, Rothwell lost the fight via knockout due to an uppercut in the final round. This ended Rothwell's 13-fight win streak and gave him his first defeat in over three years.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Rothwell made his UFC debut on October 24, 2009, at UFC 104 against undefeated Cain Velasquez losing via TKO one minute into round two. The stoppage was controversial because Rothwell seemed to be getting to his feet as Steve Mazzagatti stopped the fight. Rothwell was visibly upset with Mazzagatti's decision to stop the fight. [7] After the fight, UFC president Dana White stated that Mazzagatti was the "worst referee in the history of combat sports".

Rothwell was expected to face Mirko Filipović on February 21, 2010, at UFC 110. [8] However, Rothwell had to withdraw from the event, just days prior, due to an illness and was replaced by Anthony Perosh. [9]

Rothwell then fought Gilbert Yvel on June 15, 2010, at UFC 115 where he won by unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, and 29–28). [10] Rothwell tore his ACL during his first takedown attempt, which required post-fight surgery. [11] Rothwell also suffered a deviated septum from a head kick during the first round. [12]

After an extended layoff, Rothwell fought Mark Hunt on September 24, 2011, at UFC 135. [13] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Rothwell then faced Brendan Schaub on April 21, 2012, at UFC 145. He won the fight via knockout in round one. Rothwell also earned Knockout of the Night honors for his performance. [14]

Rothwell was expected to face Travis Browne at UFC on Fox: Shogun vs. Vera, but pulled out due to an injury [15]

Rothwell faced Gabriel Gonzaga on January 19, 2013, at UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Bisping [16] He lost the fight via submission in the second round.

Rothwell faced Brandon Vera at UFC 164 on August 31, 2013. [17] He won the fight via TKO by punches in round three. Subsequent to the bout, Rothwell tested positive for elevated testosterone levels. The UFC suspended Rothwell for nine months, despite the Wisconsin commission only issuing him with an administrative warning. [18]

Rothwell was briefly linked to a bout with Ruslan Magomedov for on August 30, 2014, at UFC 177. [19] However, on July 9, the UFC announced he would face Alistair Overeem on September 5, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 50. [20] Rothwell won the fight via TKO in the first round. [21] The win also earned Rothwell his first Performance of the Night bonus award. [22]

Rothwell faced Matt Mitrione on June 6, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 68. [23] He won the fight via submission in the first round, the first submission win of his UFC career. [24]

Rothwell was expected to face Stipe Miocic on October 24, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 76. [25] However, Miocic pulled out of the fight on October 13 citing injury. [26] Subsequently, Rothwell was removed from the card the following day after the promotion deemed that a suitable opponent could not be arranged on short notice. [27]

Rothwell next faced Josh Barnett on January 30, 2016, at UFC on Fox 18. [28] He won the fight in the second round due to a guillotine choke, making Rothwell the only fighter to ever stop Barnett with a submission hold during Barnett's lengthy MMA career. [29] The win also earned Rothwell his second Performance of the Night bonus award. [30]

Rothwell faced Junior dos Santos on April 10, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 86. [31] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [32]

Rothwell was expected to face Fabrício Werdum on September 10, 2016, at UFC 203. [33] However, Rothwell pulled out of the fight on August 11 citing a knee injury and was replaced by Travis Browne. [34] [35]

The bout with Werdum was rescheduled and expected to take place on May 13, 2017, at UFC 211. [36] However, the bout was canceled due to Rothwell failing a drug test. On April 6, 2018, it was announced Rothwell had accepted a two-year suspension from USADA, retroactive to February 6, 2017. [37]

Having served his suspension, Rothwell returned to face Blagoy Ivanov on March 9, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 146. [38] He lost the fight by unanimous decision. [39]

A rematch with Andrei Arlovski took place on July 20, 2019, at UFC on ESPN 4. [40] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [41]

Rothwell faced Stefan Struve on December 7, 2019, at UFC on ESPN 7. [42] He won the fight via technical knockout in round two. [43] The finish was controversial as Rothwell had accidentally hit Struve in the groin twice and was docked one point for these infractions in the second round. The referee encouraged the compromised Struve to continue, resulting in a finish for Rothwell late in the second round. [44]

Rothwell was scheduled to face Gian Villante on April 18, 2020, at UFC 249. [45] However, the event and Rothwell's scheduled bout against Villante was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [46]

Rothwell faced Ovince Saint Preux at UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira on May 13, 2020. [47] He won the fight via split decision. [48]

Rothwell faced Marcin Tybura on October 11, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 179. [49] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [50]

Rothwell was scheduled to face Philipe Lins on March 13, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 187. [51] However, during the week leading up to the event the bout was removed from the card due to undisclosed reasons. The pairing remained intact and [52] the bout was rescheduled on May 8, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 24. [53] While Rothwell made weight without issue, Lins never showed up to the weigh-ins and withdrew from the bout due to an illness. [54] The bout was rescheduled again for May 22, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Garbrandt. [55] However, yet again, Lins was pulled from the event for undisclosed reason and he was replaced by newcomer Askhar Mozharov. [56] Just hours later, the Ukrainian announced he would not be able to get a visa in time for the event, [57] and he was replaced by Chris Barnett. [58] He won the fight via guillotine choke submission in the second round. [59]

Rothwell faced Marcos Rogério de Lima on November 13, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 197. [60] After Rothwell was stunned multiple times on the feet, referee Herb Dean stepped in to stop the fight, though he allowed Rothwell to attempt a takedown before officially calling off the fight as a TKO win for Lima. [61]

Rothwell was scheduled to face Alexander Gustafsson on May 21, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 206. [62] However, at the end of March, it was announced that Rothwell asked for his release and it was granted from the UFC. [63]

Bare-knuckle boxing

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

On April 25, 2022, it was announced that Rothwell joined Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. [64] He won his first two fights with the promotion. [65]

In his third fight for the promotion, Rothwell was scheduled to face Todd Duffee at BKFC 56 on December 2, 2023. However, on November 30, it was announced the bout was cancelled due to Rothwell having an illness. [66] The fight against Duffee was rescheduled for BKFC Knucklemania IV in Los Angeles on April 27, 2024. [67] Rothwell won the fight by technical knockout after Duffee was knocked down and injured in the first round. [68]

Rothwell competed for the BKFC Heavyweight Championship against champion Mick Terrill on January 25, 2025 at BKFC Knucklemania V. [69] He won the championship by knockout in the first round. [70] This fight earned him another Knockout of the Night award. [71]

Personal life

Rothwell attended Waukesha County Technical College, where he earned a technical degree in collision repair. Aside from working at his parents' restaurant, he also worked at a body shop and as a labor union construction worker in Chicago, Illinois. [72]

Rothwell is married and has a daughter and a son, Odin (born 2021). [73] Currently, Rothwell and his wife own Rothwell Mixed Martial Arts in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Rothwell MMA, established in 2011, teaches MMA, kickboxing, boxing, Muay Thai, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, wrestling, self-defense, yoga, and fitness to children and adults of all ages and experience levels. Rothwell is also the head coach for an MMA competition team of 30 amateur and professional MMA fighters. They often compete as a team at Wisconsin Xtreme Cage Fighting (WXCF) events at Racine Memorial Hall.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Bare-knuckle boxing

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
53 matches39 wins14 losses
By knockout285
By submission72
By decision47
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss39–14 Marcos Rogério de Lima TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Rodríguez November 13, 202110:32 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win39–13 Chris Barnett Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Garbrandt May 22, 202122:07 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss38–13 Marcin Tybura Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. Sandhagen October 11, 202035:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win38–12 Ovince Saint Preux Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira May 13, 202035:00 Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Win37–12 Stefan Struve TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Rozenstruik December 7, 201924:57 Washington, D.C., United States
Loss36–12 Andrei Arlovski Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: dos Anjos vs. Edwards July 20, 201935:00 San Antonio, Texas, United States
Loss36–11 Blagoy Ivanov Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. dos Santos March 9, 201935:00 Wichita, Kansas, United States
Loss36–10 Junior dos Santos Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Rothwell vs. dos Santos April 10, 201655:00 Zagreb, Croatia
Win36–9 Josh Barnett Submission (guillotine choke) UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Bader January 30, 201623:48 Newark, New Jersey, United StatesPerformance of the Night. Submission of the Year.
Win35–9 Matt Mitrione Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Boetsch vs. Henderson June 6, 201511:54 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Win34–9 Alistair Overeem TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs. Mousasi September 5, 201412:19 Mashantucket, Connecticut, United StatesPerformance of the Night.
Win33–9 Brandon Vera TKO (punches) UFC 164 August 31, 201331:54 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United StatesRothwell suspended after testing positive for elevated testosterone levels.
Loss32–9 Gabriel Gonzaga Submission (guillotine choke) UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Bisping January 19, 201321:01 São Paulo, Brazil
Win32–8 Brendan Schaub KO (punches) UFC 145 April 21, 201211:10 Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesKnockout of the Night.
Loss31–8 Mark Hunt Decision (unanimous) UFC 135 September 24, 201135:00 Denver, Colorado, United States
Win31–7 Gilbert Yvel Decision (unanimous) UFC 115 June 12, 201035:00 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Loss30–7 Cain Velasquez TKO (punches) UFC 104 October 24, 200920:58 Los Angeles, California, United States
Win30–6Chris GuillenTKO (submission to elbows)Adrenaline MMA 2: Miletich vs. DennyDecember 11, 200813:30 Moline, Illinois, United States
Loss29–6 Andrei Arlovski KO (punches) Affliction: Banned July 19, 200831:13 Anaheim, California, United States
Win29–5 Ricco Rodriguez Decision (unanimous)IFL: 2007 Team Championship finalSeptember 20, 200734:00 Hollywood, Florida, United States
Win28–5 Krzysztof Soszyński TKO (punches)IFL: 2007 semifinalsAugust 2, 200710:13 East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
Win27–5 Travis Fulton Submission (kimura)IFL: ChicagoMay 19, 200723:11 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Win26–5 Roy Nelson Decision (split)IFL: MolineApril 7, 200734:00 Moline, Illinois, United States
Win25–5Matt ThompsonTKO (punches)IFL: HoustonFebruary 2, 200721:47 Houston, Texas, United States
Win24–5 Devin Cole KO (head kick)IFL: Championship finalDecember 29, 200613:16 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win23–5Wojtek KaszowskiSubmission (americana)IFL: World Championship semifinalsNovember 2, 200613:14 Portland, Oregon, United States
Win22–5Bryan VetellKO (punch)IFL: Gracie vs. MiletichSeptember 23, 200613:17 Moline, Illinois, United States
Win21–5 Krzysztof Soszyński TKO (punches)IFL: Legends Championship 2006April 29, 200613:59 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win20–5 Dan Bobish KO (knee)GFC: Team Gracie vs Team Hammer HouseMarch 3, 200614:20 Columbus, Ohio, United States
Win19–5Joey SmithTKO (submission to punches)ISCF: Gladiators XFebruary 24, 20061N/A Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Win18–5Don RichardTKO (punches)KOTC: ConquestDecember 3, 200513:32 Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Win17–5Allan WeickertTKO (punches)GFS: Fight Nite in the FlatsSeptember 17, 200513:45 Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Loss16–5 Dan Christison Submission (kimura)Euphoria: USA vs WorldFebruary 26, 200530:57 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win16–4Jonathan WiezorekTKO (punches)Euphoria: Road to the TitlesOctober 15, 200411:09 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win15–4Matt BearTKO (submission to punches)Ultimate ThrowdownJuly 16, 200412:57 Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Loss14–4 Carlos Barreto KO (head kick)Heat FC 1: GenesisJuly 31, 20031N/A Natal, Brazil
Win14–3Royce LouckTKO (doctor stoppage)Freestyle Combat Challenge 11June 28, 20031N/A Racine, Wisconsin, United States
Loss13–3Ibragim MagomedovTKO (retirement) M-1 MFC: Russia vs. the World 4 November 15, 2002110:00 St. Petersburg, RussiaScheduled for one 10-minute round.
Win13–2 Travis Fulton TKO (injury)Freestyle Combat Challenge 8October 4, 200215:00 Racine, Wisconsin, United States
Win12–2Johnathan IveyTKO (doctor stoppage)USMMA 2: Ring of FurySeptember 21, 200211:14 Lowell, Massachusetts, United StatesWon the USMMA Heavyweight Championship.
Loss11–2 Mike Whitehead Decision (unanimous)SB 24: Return of the Heavyweights 2April 27, 200225:00 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win11–1 Kerry Schall TKO (neck injury)22:10Schall fell out of the ring.
Win10–1Curtis CrawfordSubmission (forearm choke)SB 24: Return of the Heavyweights 1April 26, 200211:03 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win9–1Mike PriestTKO (injury)Freestyle Combat Challenge 7March 23, 20021N/A Racine, Wisconsin, United States
Win8–1Mike RadnovTKO (doctor stoppage)Extreme Challenge 46February 16, 200215:54 Clive, Iowa, United States
Win7–1 Kerry Schall TKO (foot injury)17:29
Win6–1Mike MarshalleckTKO (punches)Freestyle Combat Challenge 6January 5, 200210:38 Racine, Wisconsin, United States
Win5–1Steve HutsonSubmission (arm-triangle choke)SC 8: Fight NightNovember 10, 200113:35 LaSalle, Illinois, United States
Loss4–1 Tim Sylvia Decision (unanimous)Extreme Challenge 42August 24, 200135:00 Davenport, Iowa, United States
Win4–0Billy HerringtonTKO (submission to knees)Iowa Challenge 2August 11, 200111:07 Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Win3–0Darren BlockKO (punch)Dangerzone: AuburnApril 28, 200110:16 Auburn, Indiana, United States
Win2–0Anthony FergusonTKO (referee stoppage)11:00
Win1–0Rob ShinkleTKO (corner stoppage)Freestyle Combat Challenge 3January 6, 200110:21 Racine, Wisconsin, United States

[79]

Kickboxing record (incomplete)

Kickboxing record
3 wins, 0 losses
DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTime
2005-10-21Win Flag of the United States.svg Justice SmithISCF: Colosseum Returns Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA DQ (low blows)1N/A
2005-01-23Win Flag of Japan.svg Nobu Hayashi Shootboxing 2005: Ground Zero Fukuoka Fukuoka, Japan Decision (unanimous)33:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

Bare knuckle boxing record

Professional record breakdown
4 matches4 wins0 losses
By knockout40
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win4–0 Mick Terrill KO (punch) BKFC Knucklemania V January 25, 202510:36 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesWon the BKFC Heavyweight Championship. Knockout of the Night.
Win3–0 Todd Duffee TKO (injury) BKFC: Knucklemania IV April 27, 202410:43 Los Angeles, California, United States
Win2–0Josh CopelandTKO (corner stoppage) BKFC 41 April 29, 202332:00 Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Win1–0Bobo O'BannonKO (punch) BKFC 30 October 1, 202210:19 Monroe, Louisiana, United StatesKnockout of the Night.

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