Ben Rothwell
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| Born | October 17, 1981 Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Other names | Big Ben, North Star |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Weight | 263 lb (119.3 kg; 18.8 st) |
| Division | Heavyweight |
| Reach | 80 in (203 cm) |
| Style | Kickboxing, Wrestling |
| Fighting out of | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Team | Roufusport Luiz Claudio Combat Team Askren Wrestling Academy |
| Trainer | Duke Roufus |
| Years active | 2001 – present |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 3 |
| Wins | 3 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 39 |
| Wins | 31 |
| By knockout | 18 |
| By submission | 10 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Losses | 8 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 4 |
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| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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Ben Rothwell (born October 17, 1981) is an American mixed martial artist who competes as a heavyweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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[edit] Mixed martial arts career
Rothwell began fighting in 1999 at the age of 17. He has trained under Pat Miletich and Duke Roufus. Rothwell cites his mother Victoria, a caterer, (who along with his father own and manage a historic restaurant) his wife, and his daughter as the most motivational people in his life. Rothwell also holds a 3–0 record in professional kickboxing.
[edit] International Fight League
On April 29, 2006 Rothwell made his IFL debut against Krzysztof Soszynski, winning by TKO in the first round.
After racking up 4 more consecutive IFL wins he fought future The Ultimate Fighter Heavyweights Tournament Winner and IFL champion Roy Nelson, winning via Split Decision.
His next fight would be a rematch from almost 5 years earlier against Travis Fulton, owner of 195 career MMA victories, 3 minutes into the second round Rothwell secured a Kimura causing Fulton to tap.
Rothwell then met Krzysztof Soszynski in a rematch of his IFL debut, Rothwell once again won via TKO, only this time it only took 13 seconds.
His last fight in the IFL came against Ricco Rodriguez in the IFL team finals, he won the fight via Unanimous Decision but the Silverbacks fell short of a victory and lost the championship to Renzo Gracie's Pitbulls.
During his time in the IFL, Rothwell had a 9-0 record.[1]
[edit] Affliction
After the breakup of the IFL, Rothwell joined Affliction where he fought only one fight against former UFC Heavyweight Champion Andrei Arlovski, Rothwell lost the fight via KO due to an uppercut in the final round. This ended Rothwell's 13 fight win streak and gave him his first defeat in over 3 years.
[edit] Ultimate Fighting Championship
Rothwell made his UFC debut at UFC 104 against undefeated Cain Velasquez losing via TKO a minute into round 2. The fight was shrouded in controversy 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 at that moment.[2]
Rothwell was expected to face Mirko Filipović on February 21, 2010 at UFC 110.[3] However, Rothwell had to withdraw from the event, just days prior, due to an illness and was replaced by Anthony Perosh.[4]
Rothwell then fought Gilbert Yvel at UFC 115 where he won by unanimous decision [5] During the first takedown Rothwell attempted he tore his ACL, following the fight Rothwell had surgery on it and is expected to be out for nine months.[6] Rothwell also suffered a deviated septum from a head kick during the first round.[7]
After an extended layoff, Rothwell fought Mark Hunt on September 24, 2011 at UFC 135.[8] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Rothwell is expected to face Brendan Schaub on April 21, 2012 at UFC 145.[9]
[edit] Personal life
Rothwell is married to Jennifer DeBoer and has a daughter, Alexis.[10]
[edit] Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 39 matches | 31 wins | 8 losses |
| By knockout | 18 | 3 |
| By submission | 10 | 1 |
| By decision | 3 | 4 |
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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| Loss | 31-8 |  Mark Hunt |
Decision (unanimous) | UFC 135 | September 24, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Denver, Colorado, United States | |
| Win | 31-7 |  Gilbert Yvel |
Decision (unanimous) | UFC 115 | June 12, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | |
| Loss | 30–7 |  Cain Velasquez |
TKO (punches) | UFC 104 | October 24, 2009 | 2 | 0:58 | Los Angeles, California, United States | |
| Win | 30–6 | Chris Guillen |
TKO (punches) | Adrenaline MMA 2: Miletich vs. Denny | December 11, 2008 | 1 | 3:30 | Moline, Illinois, United States | |
| Loss | 29–6 |  Andrei Arlovski |
KO (punch) | Affliction: Banned | July 19, 2008 | 3 | 1:13 | Anaheim, California, United States | |
| Win | 29–5 | Ricco Rodriguez |
Decision (unanimous) | IFL: 2007 Team Championship Final | September 20, 2007 | 3 | 4:00 | Hollywood, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 28–5 |  Krzysztof Soszynski |
TKO (strikes) | IFL: 2007 Semifinals | August 2, 2007 | 1 | 0:13 | East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 27–5 | Travis Fulton |
Submission (kimura) | IFL: Chicago | May 19, 2007 | 2 | 3:11 | Chicago, Illinois, United States | |
| Win | 26–5 | Roy Nelson |
Decision (split) | IFL: Moline | April 7, 2007 | 3 | 4:00 | Moline, Illinois, United States | |
| Win | 25–5 | Matt Thompson |
TKO (punches) | IFL: Houston | February 2, 2007 | 2 | 1:47 | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 24–5 | Devin Cole |
KO (kick) | IFL: Championship Final | December 29, 2006 | 1 | 3:16 | Connecticut, United States | |
| Win | 23–5 |  Wojtek Kaszowski |
Submission (keylock) | IFL: World Championship Semifinals | November 2, 2006 | 1 | 3:14 | Portland, Oregon, United States | |
| Win | 22–5 | Bryan Vetell |
KO (punch) | IFL: Gracie vs. Miletich | September 23, 2006 | 1 | 3:17 | Moline, Illinois, United States | |
| Win | 21–5 | Krzysztof Soszynski |
TKO (strikes) | IFL: Legends Championship 2006 | April 29, 2006 | 1 | 3:59 | New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 20–5 | Dan Bobish |
TKO (knee) | GFC: Team Gracie vs Team Hammer House | March 3, 2006 | 1 | 4:20 | Ohio, United States | |
| Win | 19–5 | Joey Smith |
Submission (strikes) | ISCF: Gladiators X | February 24, 2006 | 1 | Wisconsin, United States | ||
| Win | 18–5 | Don Richard |
TKO | KOTC: Conquest | December 3, 2005 | 1 | 3:32 | Alberta, Canada | |
| Win | 17–5 | Allan Weickert |
TKO | GFS: Fight Nite in the Flats | September 17, 2005 | 1 | 3:45 | Ohio, United States | |
| Loss | 16–5 | Dan Christison |
Submission (kimura) | Euphoria: USA vs World | February 26, 2005 | 3 | 0:57 | New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 16–4 | Jonathan Wiezorek |
TKO | Euphoria: Road to the Titles | October 15, 2004 | 1 | 1:09 | New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 15–4 | Matt Bear |
Submission (strikes) | Ultimate Throwdown | July 16, 2004 | N/A | Iowa, United States | ||
| Loss | 14–4 |  Carlos Barreto |
KO (kick) | Heat FC 1: Genesis | July 31, 2003 | N/A | Natal, Brazil | ||
| Win | 14–3 | Royce Louck |
TKO (cut) | Freestyle Combat Challenge 11 | June 28, 2003 | 1 | Wisconsin, United States | ||
| Loss | 13–3 |  Ibragim Magomedov |
Decision | M-1 MFC: Russia vs the World 4 | November 15, 2002 | 1 | 10:00 | St. Petersburg, Russia | |
| Win | 13–2 | Travis Fulton |
Submission (injury) | Freestyle Combat Challenge 8 | October 4, 2002 | N/A | Wisconsin, United States | ||
| Win | 12–2 | Johnathan Ivey |
TKO (cut) | USMMA 2: Ring of Fury | September 21, 2002 | 1 | 1:14 | Massachusetts, United States | |
| Win | 11–2 | Kerry Schall |
TKO (neck injury) | SB 24: Return of the Heavyweights 2 | April 27, 2002 | 2 | 2:10 | Hawaii, United States | |
| Loss | 10–2 | Mike Whitehead |
Decision (unanimous) | SB 24: Return of the Heavyweights 2 | April 27, 2002 | 2 | 5:00 | Hawaii, United States | |
| Win | 10–1 | Curtis Crawford |
Submission (choke) | SB 24: Return of the Heavyweights 1 | April 26, 2002 | 1 | 1:03 | Hawaii, United States | |
| Win | 9–1 | Mike Preist |
Submission | Freestyle Combat Challenge 7 | March 23, 2002 | 1 | Wisconsin, United States | ||
| Win | 8–1 | Mike Radnov |
TKO (cut) | Extreme Challenge 46 | February 16, 2002 | 1 | 5:54 | Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 7–1 | Kerry Schall |
Submission (broken foot) | Extreme Challenge 46 | February 16, 2002 | 1 | 7:29 | Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 6–1 | Mike Marshalleck |
TKO | Freestyle Combat Challenge 6 | January 5, 2002 | 1 | 0:38 | Wisconsin, United States | |
| Win | 5–1 | Steve Hutson |
Submission (arm triangle choke) | SC 8: Fight Night | November 10, 2001 | 1 | 3:35 | Illinois, United States | |
| Loss | 4–1 | Tim Sylvia |
Decision | Extreme Challenge 42 | August 24, 2001 | 3 | 5:00 | Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Bill Billington |
Submission (knees) | Iowa Challenge 2 | August 11, 2001 | 1 | 1:07 | Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Darren Block |
KO | Dangerzone: Auburn | April 28, 2001 | 1 | 0:16 | Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Anthony Ferguson |
TKO (referee stoppage) | Dangerzone: Auburn | April 28, 2001 | 1 | 1:00 | Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Rob Shinkle |
TKO (towel) | Freestyle Combat Challenge 3 | January 6, 2001 | 1 | 0:21 |
[edit] References
- ^ http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Ben-Rothwell-2262
- ^ http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-104-Results-and-Live-Play-by-Play-20487
- ^ "Ben Rothwell and Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic likely to meet at UFC 110". mmajunkie.com. http://mmajunkie.com/news/16742/ben-rothwell-and-mirko-cro-cop-filipovic-likely-to-meet-at-ufc-110.mma. Retrieved 2009-11-05.
- ^ http://www.fighters.com/02/19/ufc-110-anthony-perosh-replaces-ben-rothwell-versus-mirko-cro-cop
- ^ http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=78621
- ^ http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2010/07/30/ben-rothwell-out-nine-months-with-torn-acl/
- ^ http://www.fightofthenight.com/news/ufc-heavyweight-ben-rothwell-out-for-9-months-due-to-acl-tear/
- ^ "Ben Rothwell vs. Mark Hunt Projected for UFC 135". bloodyelbow.com. http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/6/13/2222768/ben-rothwell-vs-mark-hunt-projected-for-ufc-135. Retrieved 2011-06-13.
- ^ "UFC 145; seven bouts shift to Atlanta". mmajunkie.com. January 20, 2012. http://mmajunkie.com/news/27068/ufc-145-gets-mcdonald-vs-torres-blanco-vs-brimage-seven-bouts-shift-to-atlanta.mma.mma.
- ^ "Warrior at heart". JSONLINE.com. 2007-08-02. http://www.jsonline.com/sports/29268009.html. Retrieved 2010-09-05.
