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'''Ben Rothwell''' (born October 17, 1981) is an [[United States|American]] [[professional]] [[mixed martial arts|mixed martial arts (MMA)]] fighter. He is currently fighting for the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]] and is ranked #14 in the world by [[Sherdog]] in the heavyweight division.<ref>[http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/2/Sherdog-Official-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Rankings-13605 Sherdog Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
'''Ben Rothwell''' (born October 17, 1981) is an American [[mixed martial arts|mixed martial artist]] and Bare-Knuckle boxer who competes as a [[Heavyweight (MMA)|Heavyweight]]. He most notably had a 17 bout stint in the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]] and competed for the [[Quad Cities Silverbacks]] of the [[International Fight League|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 Entertainment|Affliction]], [[M-1 Global]], and [[King of the Cage]].

Since his departure from the UFC in 2022, Rothwell has competed in the Heavyweight division of the [[Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship]].

==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 [[Norwegians|Norwegian]] and [[Irish people|Irish]] descent.<ref>"I'm 1/2 Irish" - https://twitter.com/RothwellFighter/status/663897431864557568</ref> 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.<ref>Guida, Bill [http://www.kenoshanews.com/news/mma_fighters_new_venture_emphasizes_discipline_selfimprovement_309088069.html MMA fighter's new venture emphasizes discipline, self-improvement] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141029210931/http://www.kenoshanews.com/news/mma_fighters_new_venture_emphasizes_discipline_selfimprovement_309088069.html |date=October 29, 2014 }}. Kenosha News</ref>


==Mixed martial arts career==
==Mixed martial arts career==
He began fighting in 1999 at the age of 17. He trains 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.


===Early career===
On September 21, 2007 Rothwell beat [[Ricco Rodriguez]] in the IFL finals but the Silverbacks fell short of a victory and lost the championship to [[Renzo Gracie]]'s Pitbulls.
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 [[technical knockout|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 Championship|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]].
Rothwell also holds a 3–0 record in professional kickboxing.


After defeating former [[List of KOTC champions|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.
Rothwell was set to meet [[Chase Gormley]] at Affliction Trilogy on August 1, 2009, before Affliction decided to cease MMA promotions, he instead met [[Cain Velasquez]] at [[UFC 104]] where he lost by TKO at 0:58 of Round 2<ref>[http://www.inentertainment.co.uk/20091025/cain-velasquez-vs-ben-rothwell-ufc-104-results/ Cain Velasquez vs. Ben Rothwell: UFC 104 results]</ref> due to strikes.


===International Fight League===
Rothwell was expected to face [[Mirko Filipović]] on February 21, 2010 at [[UFC 110]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/16742/ben-rothwell-and-mirko-cro-cop-filipovic-likely-to-meet-at-ufc-110.mma|title= Ben Rothwell and Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic likely to meet at UFC 110 |publisher=mmajunkie.com |accessdate=2009-11-05}}</ref> However, Rothwell had to withdraw from the event, just days prior, due to an illness.<ref>http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=78621</ref>
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 (fighter)|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 lock|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 Championship|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 [[Quad Cities Silverbacks|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.<ref>[http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Ben-Rothwell-2262 Ben Rothwell MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography]. Sherdog.com.</ref>

===Affliction===
After leaving the IFL, Rothwell joined Affliction where he appeared in only one bout, against former [[List of UFC champions|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.<ref>[http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-104-Results-and-Live-Play-by-Play-20487 UFC 104 Results and Live Play-by-Play]. Sherdog.com (October 25, 2009). Retrieved on January 3, 2014.</ref> 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]].<ref>{{cite news| url= http://mmajunkie.com/news/16742/ben-rothwell-and-mirko-cro-cop-filipovic-likely-to-meet-at-ufc-110.mma| title= Ben Rothwell and Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic likely to meet at UFC 110| publisher= mmajunkie.com| access-date= November 5, 2009| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20091108012100/http://mmajunkie.com/news/16742/ben-rothwell-and-mirko-cro-cop-filipovic-likely-to-meet-at-ufc-110.mma| archive-date= November 8, 2009| url-status= dead}}</ref> However, Rothwell had to withdraw from the event, just days prior, due to an illness and was replaced by [[Anthony Perosh]].<ref>[http://www.fighters.com/02/19/ufc-110-anthony-perosh-replaces-ben-rothwell-versus-mirko-cro-cop UFC 110: Anthony Perosh Replaces Ben Rothwell Versus Mirko Cro Cop] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100426084602/http://www.fighters.com/02/19/ufc-110-anthony-perosh-replaces-ben-rothwell-versus-mirko-cro-cop |date=April 26, 2010 }}. Fighters.com (February 19, 2010). Retrieved on January 3, 2014.</ref>

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).<ref>[http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=78621 The Official Website of the Ultimate Fighting Championship®] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100222195720/http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=78621 |date=February 22, 2010 }}. UFC (December 30, 2013). Retrieved on January 3, 2014.</ref> Rothwell tore his [[Anterior cruciate ligament|ACL]] during his first takedown attempt, which required post-fight surgery.<ref>Brady, Cory. (July 30, 2010) [http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2010/07/30/ben-rothwell-out-nine-months-with-torn-acl/ Ben Rothwell out nine months with torn ACL] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100901061954/http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2010/07/30/ben-rothwell-out-nine-months-with-torn-acl/ |date=September 1, 2010 }}. Five Ounces of Pain. Retrieved on January 3, 2014.</ref> Rothwell also suffered a [[deviated septum]] from a head kick during the first round.<ref>[http://www.fightofthenight.com/news/ufc-heavyweight-ben-rothwell-out-for-9-months-due-to-acl-tear/ UFC heavyweight Ben Rothwell Out For 9 Months Due To ACL Tear]. Fightofthenight.com. July 30, 2010.</ref>

After an extended layoff, Rothwell fought [[Mark Hunt]] on September 24, 2011, at [[UFC 135]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/6/13/2222768/ben-rothwell-vs-mark-hunt-projected-for-ufc-135|title= Ben Rothwell vs. Mark Hunt Projected for UFC 135 |publisher=bloodyelbow.com |access-date=June 13, 2011}}</ref> 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 ''[[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Knockout of the Night]]'' honors for his performance.<ref name=145bonus>{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/news/ufc-145-fighter-bonuses-handed-070919199--mma.html|title=UFC 145 Fighter Bonuses Handed Out to the Tune of $65,000 Each|publisher=[[Yahoo! Sports]]|date=June 2, 2012}}</ref>

Rothwell was expected to face [[Travis Browne]] at [[UFC on Fox: Shogun vs. Vera]], but pulled out due to an injury<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/27068/ufc-145-gets-mcdonald-vs-torres-blanco-vs-brimage-seven-bouts-shift-to-atlanta.mma.mma|title=UFC 145; seven bouts shift to Atlanta|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=January 20, 2012}}{{dead link|date=July 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

Rothwell faced [[Gabriel Gonzaga]] on January 19, 2013, at [[UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Bisping]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2012/11/heavyweights-ben-rothwell-gabriel-gonzaga-targeted-for-jan-19-ufc-card-in-brazil/|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|author=Erickson, Matt|date=November 2, 2012|access-date=November 2, 2012|title=Heavyweights Ben Rothwell, Gabriel Gonzaga targeted for Jan. 19 UFC card in Brazil}}</ref> He lost the fight via submission in the second round.

Rothwell faced [[Brandon Vera]] at [[UFC 164]] on August 31, 2013.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/05/ben-rothwell-vs-brandon-vera-heavyweight-bout-targeted-for-ufc-164-in-milwaukee|title=Ben Rothwell vs. Brandon Vera heavyweight bout targeted for UFC 164 in Milwaukee |publisher=MMAjunkie.com |author=Marrocco, Steven|date=May 14, 2013|access-date=May 14, 2013}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/10/ufc-trumps-wisconsin-commission-suspends-ben-rothwell-for-elevated-testosterone|title=UFC trumps Wisconsin, suspends Ben Rothwell for elevated testosterone |publisher=MMAjunkie.com |author=Marrocco, Steven |date=October 3, 2013|access-date=October 3, 2013}}</ref>

Rothwell was briefly linked to a bout with [[Ruslan Magomedov]] for on August 30, 2014, at [[UFC 177]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmaboxing.ru/news-mma/7597-ruslan-magomedov-vs.html|title=Magomedov vs Rothwell added to UFC 177 in Sacramento|publisher=/mmaboxing.ru|author=Radik Khuzin|access-date=July 6, 2014|date=July 6, 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140716080210/http://mmaboxing.ru/news-mma/7597-ruslan-magomedov-vs.html|archive-date=July 16, 2014}}</ref> However, on July 9, the UFC announced he would face [[Alistair Overeem]] on September 5, 2014, at [[UFC Fight Night 50]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://msn.foxsports.com/ufc/story/alistair-overeem-vs-ben-rothwell-added-to-ufc-fight-night-in-connecticut-070914|title=Alistair Overeem vs. Ben Rothwell Added to UFC Fight Night in Connecticut|publisher=msn.foxsports.com|access-date=July 9, 2014|date=July 9, 2014}}</ref> Rothwell won the fight via TKO in the first round.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/09/ufc-fight-night-50-results-ben-rothwell-shocks-alistair-overeem-in-opening-round|title=UFC Fight Night 50 results: Ben Rothwell shocks Alistair Overeem in opening round|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|access-date=September 5, 2014|date=September 5, 2014}}</ref> The win also earned Rothwell his first ''Performance of the Night'' bonus award.<ref name=ufn50b>{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/09/ufc-fight-night-50-bonuses-lauzon-chiesa-souza-and-rothwell-win-50|title=UUFC Fight Night 50 bonuses: Lauzon, Chiesa, Souza and Rothwell win $50,000|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|date=September 6, 2014}}</ref>

Rothwell faced [[Matt Mitrione]] on June 6, 2015, at [[UFC Fight Night 68]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.5thround.com/181690/mitrione-vs-rothwell-henderson-vs-boetsch-added-to-ufc-fight-night-68/|title=Mitrione vs. Rothwell, Henderson vs. Boetsch added to UFC Fight Night 68|publisher=5thround.com|author=Tom Ngo|access-date=February 27, 2015|date=February 27, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402104509/http://www.5thround.com/181690/mitrione-vs-rothwell-henderson-vs-boetsch-added-to-ufc-fight-night-68/|archive-date=April 2, 2015|url-status=usurped}}</ref> He won the fight via submission in the first round, the first submission win of his UFC career.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2015/6/7/8742309/ufc-fight-night-68-results-ben-rothwell-chokes-out-matt-mitrione-early|title=UFC Fight Night 68 results: Ben Rothwell chokes out Matt Mitrione early|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|author=Tim Burke|date=June 7, 2015|access-date=June 7, 2015}}</ref>

Rothwell was expected to face [[Stipe Miocic]] on October 24, 2015, at [[UFC Fight Night 76]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/08/heavyweights-stipe-miocic-and-ben-rothwell-targeted-for-ufc-fight-night-76-in-dublin|title=Heavyweights Stipe Miocic and Ben Rothwell targeted for UFC Fight Night 76 in Dublin|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|date=August 12, 2015|access-date=August 12, 2015}}</ref> However, Miocic pulled out of the fight on October 13 citing injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/10/stipe-miocic-out-of-next-weeks-ufc-fight-night-76-co-headliner-with-ben-rothwell|title=Stipe Miocic out of next week's UFC Fight Night 76 co-headliner with Ben Rothwell|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|date=October 13, 2015|access-date=October 13, 2015}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/10/14/9531469/ben-rothwell-removed-from-next-weeks-ufc-fight-night-dublin-card|title=Ben Rothwell removed from next week's UFC Fight Night Dublin card|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Ariel Helwani|date=October 14, 2015|access-date=October 14, 2015}}</ref>

Rothwell next faced [[Josh Barnett]] on January 30, 2016, at [[UFC on Fox 18]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com/ufc/story/ufc-josh-barnett-vs-ben-rothwell-joins-fox-ufc-fight-night-in-new-jersey-112415|title=Josh Barnett vs. Ben Rothwell joins FOX UFC Fight Night in New Jersey|work=foxsports.com|author=Damon Martin|date=November 24, 2015|access-date=November 24, 2015}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/01/ufc-on-fox-18-results-ben-rothwell-scores-shocking-submission-of-josh-barnett|title=UFC on FOX 18 results: Ben Rothwell scores shocking submission of Josh Barnett|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|access-date=January 30, 2016|date=January 30, 2016}}</ref> The win also earned Rothwell his second ''Performance of the Night'' bonus award.<ref name=uof18b>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/01/ufc-on-fox-18-bonuses-jimmie-rivera-iuri-alcantara-cash-in-for-the-evenings-fight-of-the-night|title=UFC on FOX 18 bonuses: Jimmie Rivera, Iuri Alcantara cash in for 'Fight of the Night'|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|access-date=January 30, 2016|date=January 30, 2016}}</ref>

Rothwell faced [[Junior dos Santos]] on April 10, 2016, at [[UFC Fight Night 86]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/02/ben-rothwell-vs-junior-dos-santos-headlines-ufc-fight-night-86-in-croatia|title=Ben Rothwell vs. Junior Dos Santos headlines UFC Fight Night 86 in Croatia|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|access-date=February 8, 2016|date=February 8, 2016}}</ref> He lost the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/15177199/junior-dos-santos-outworks-ben-rothwell-ufc-fight-night|title=Dos Santos outpoints Rothwell at UFC Fight Night|publisher=[[ESPN]]|date=April 10, 2016|access-date=April 10, 2016|author=Brett Okamoto}}</ref>

Rothwell was expected to face [[Fabrício Werdum]] on September 10, 2016, at [[UFC 203]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/5/29/11809620/fabricio-werdum-vs-ben-rothwell-set-for-ufc-203-in-cleveland|title=Fabricio Werdum vs. Ben Rothwell set for UFC 203 in Cleveland|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Dave Doyle|access-date=May 29, 2016|date=May 29, 2016}}</ref> However, Rothwell pulled out of the fight on August 11 citing a knee injury and was replaced by [[Travis Browne]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/08/injury-forces-ben-rothwell-out-of-ufc-203-co-main-event-with-fabricio-werdum|title=Injury forces Ben Rothwell out of UFC 203 co-main event with Fabricio Werdum|author=Steven Marrocco|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=August 11, 2016|access-date=August 11, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/08/travis-browne-steps-in-for-ben-rothwell-rematches-fabricio-werdum-at-ufc-203|title=Travis Browne steps in for Ben Rothwell, rematches Fabricio Werdum at UFC 203|author=Steven Marrocco and John Morgan|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=August 11, 2016|access-date=August 11, 2016}}</ref>

The bout with Werdum was rescheduled and expected to take place on May 13, 2017, at [[UFC 211]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.foxsports.com/ufc/story/ufc-211-fabricio-werdum-vs-ben-rothwell-targeted-for-dallas-020717|title=UFC 211: Fabricio Werdum vs. Ben Rothwell targeted For Dallas|website=foxsports.com |author=Griffin Youngs|date=February 7, 2017|access-date=February 7, 2017}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2018/04/06/ufc-heavyweight-big-ben-rothwell-handed-two-year-suspension-usada/|title=UFC Heavyweight 'Big' Ben Rothwell Handed Two Year Suspension by USADA|website=cagesidepress.com |author=Staff|date=April 6, 2018|access-date=April 6, 2018}}</ref>

Having served his suspension, Rothwell returned to face [[Blagoy Ivanov]] on March 9, 2019, at [[UFC on ESPN+ 4|UFC Fight Night 146]].<ref name="WichitaFN">{{cite web |title=UFC Fight Night coming to Wichita |url=https://www.ufc.com/news/ufc-fight-night-coming-wichita |website=ufc.com|date=January 8, 2019|access-date=January 8, 2019}}</ref> He lost the fight by unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2019/3/9/18258155/ufc-fight-night-146-results-blagoy-ivanov-edges-past-ben-rothwell-to-boos-of-the-crowd|title=Blagoy Ivanov Edges Ben Rothwell to Boos of the Crowd|last=Pearson|first=Andrew|date=March 9, 2019|website=MMAmania.com|access-date=March 10, 2019}}</ref>

A rematch with [[Andrei Arlovski]] took place on July 20, 2019, at [[UFC on ESPN 4]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Andrei-Arlovski-Ben-Rothwell-Set-for-Rematch-at-UFC-San-Antonio-on-July-20-155055|title=Andrei Arlovski, Ben Rothwell set for rematch at UFC San Antonio on July 20|author=Tristen Critchfield|date=May 20, 2019|publisher=sherdog.com|access-date=May 21, 2019}}</ref> He lost the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/07/20/ufc-san-antonio-results-arlovski-vs-rothwell/|title=UFC San Antonio Results: Andrei Arlovski Puts on Clinic Early Against Ben Rothwell|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=July 20, 2019|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|access-date=July 21, 2019}}</ref>

Rothwell faced [[Stefan Struve]] on December 7, 2019, at [[UFC on ESPN 7]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmadna.nl/stefan-stuve-treft-ben-rothwell-tijdens-ufc-on-espn-7-in-washington-d-c/|title=Stefan Struve meets Ben Rothwell during UFC on ESPN 7 in Washington D.C.|website=mmadna.nl|author= Redactie|language=nl|date=August 13, 2018|access-date=August 13, 2019}}</ref> He won the fight via technical knockout in round two.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/12/07/ufc-dc-results-ben-rothwell/|title=UFC DC Results: After Delivering Two Groin Shots, Ben Rothwell Finishes Stefan Struve|last=Doherty|first=Dan|date=December 7, 2019|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|access-date=December 8, 2019}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/12/ufc-on-espn-7-results-ben-rothwell-low-blows-then-tkos-stefan-struve|title=UFC on ESPN 7 results: Ben Rothwell low blows then TKOs Stefan Struve|author=Nolan King|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=December 7, 2019|access-date=December 7, 2019}}</ref>

Rothwell was scheduled to face [[Gian Villante]] on April 18, 2020, at [[UFC 249]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/01/13/gian-villante-moving-heavyweight-will-face-ben-rothwell-ufc-249/|title=Gian Villante Moving to Heavyweight, Will Face Ben Rothwell at UFC 249|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=January 13, 2020|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|access-date=January 14, 2020}}</ref> However, the event and Rothwell's scheduled bout against Villante was canceled due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/trentreinsmith/2020/04/09/ufc-249-canceled-other-events-postponed/amp/|title=UFC 249 Canceled; Other Events Postponed|date=April 9, 2020|access-date=April 28, 2020|author=Trent Reinsmith|website=[[Forbes]]}}</ref>

Rothwell faced [[Ovince Saint Preux]] at [[UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira]] on May 13, 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/platform/amp/2020/4/24/21235014/ben-rothwell-vs-ovince-saint-preux-in-the-works-for-ufc-card-on-may-13|title=Ben Rothwell vs. Ovince Saint Preux in the works for UFC card on May 13|work=MMA fighting.com|date=April 24, 2020|access-date=April 28, 2020|author=Damon Martin}}</ref> He won the fight via split decision.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ben Rothwell defeats Ovince Saint Preux by split decision|url=https://dknation.draftkings.com/2020/5/13/21256119/ben-rothwell-vs-ovince-saint-preux-picks-prediction-ufc-fight-night-espn-odds-ko-decision-submission|last=Sherwin|first=Collin|date=May 13, 2020|website=DraftKings Nation|language=en|access-date=May 14, 2020}}</ref>

Rothwell faced [[Marcin Tybura]] on October 11, 2020<!-- DO NOT CHANGE UAE Local date (October 11, 2020) as per [[MOS:TIMEZONE]] Wikipedia guideline --> at [[UFC Fight Night 179]].<ref>{{Cite web|author=Tim Burke|date=August 5, 2020|title=Ben Rothwell vs. Marcin Tybura added to October UFC event|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2020/8/4/21355009/ufc-ben-rothwell-vs-marcin-tybura-added-october-heavyweight-mma-news|access-date=August 19, 2020|website=bloodyelbow.com}}</ref> He lost the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Vreeland|first=Daniel|date=October 9, 2020|title=UFC Fight Island 5: Cory Sandhagen On Overcoming Aljo Loss|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/10/09/sandhagen-on-overcoming-aljo-loss/|access-date=October 11, 2020|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>

Rothwell was scheduled to face [[Philipe Lins]] on March 13, 2021, at [[UFC Fight Night 187]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Report-Ben-Rothwell-Takes-on-Philipe-Lins-at-UFC-Fight-Night-187-on-March-13-177452|title=Ben Rothwell takes on Philipe Lins at UFC Fight Night 187 on March 13|website=Sherdog.com|author=Jay Pettry|date=January 29, 2021|access-date=January 29, 2021}}</ref> 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 <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/3/9/22321889/ben-rothwell-vs-philipe-lins-fight-at-ufc-vegas-21-postponed|title=Ben Rothwell vs. Philipe Lins fight at UFC Vegas 21 postponed|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Guilherme Cruz and Damon Martin|date=March 9, 2021|access-date=March 9, 2021}}</ref> the bout was rescheduled on May 8, 2021, at [[UFC on ESPN 24]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=March 17, 2021|title=After cancellation, UFC rebooks Philipe Lins vs. Ben Rothwell for May 8|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/03/ufc-news-philipe-lins-vs-ben-rothwell-rebooked-may-8|access-date=March 17, 2021|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}}</ref> While Rothwell made weight without issue, Lins never showed up to the weigh-ins and withdrew from the bout due to an illness.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/05/ufc-on-espn-24-philipe-lins-withdraws-fight-illness-ben-rothwell|title= Philipe Lins out of UFC on ESPN 24 fight with Ben Rothwell because of illness|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Mike Bohn|date=May 7, 2021|access-date=May 7, 2021}}</ref> The bout was rescheduled again for May 22, 2021, at [[UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Garbrandt]].<ref name="Rothwell vs. Lins">{{Cite web|title=Gordon Ryan's ONE Championship Debut Announced, More News {{!}} Fight Announcement Roundup {{!}} Fightful News|url=https://www.fightful.com/mma/gordon-ryan-s-one-championship-debut-announced-more-news-fight-announcement-roundup|access-date=May 11, 2021|website=www.fightful.com|language=en}}</ref> However, yet again, Lins was pulled from the event for undisclosed reason and he was replaced by newcomer Askhar Mozharov.<ref name="Lins out again">{{Cite web|date=May 11, 2021|title=Askar Mozharov vervangt Philipe Lins tegen Ben Rothwell op 22 mei|url=https://mmadna.nl/askar-mozharov-vervangt-philipe-lins-tegen-ben-rothwell-op-22-mei/|access-date=May 12, 2021|website=MMA DNA|language=en-US}}</ref> Just hours later, the Ukrainian announced he would not be able to get a [[travel visa|visa]] in time for the event,<ref name="No opponent">{{cite web|url=https://sport.24tv.ua/askar-mozharov-pidpishe-kontrakt-ufc-detali-novini-sportu_n1623874|title=Ukrainian fighter Mozharov will sign an unexpected contract with the UFC|publisher=sport.24tv.ua|author=Yuriy Semenyuk|date=May 12, 2021|access-date=May 12, 2021}} {{in lang|uk}}</ref> and he was replaced by [[Chris Barnett]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=May 13, 2021|title=Publiekslieveling Chris Barnett tekent bij de UFC, treft Ben Rothwell op 22 mei in Las Vegas|url=https://mmadna.nl/publiekslieveling-chris-barnett-tekent-bij-de-ufc-treft-ben-rothwell-op-22-mei-in-las-vegas/|access-date=May 13, 2021|website=MMA DNA|language=en-US}}</ref> He won the fight via guillotine choke submission in the second round.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bitter|first=Shawn|date=May 22, 2021|title=UFC Vegas 27 Results: Ben Rothwell Submits Debuting Chris Barnett|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/05/22/ufc-vegas-27-results-ben-rothwell-vs-chris-barnett/|access-date=May 23, 2021|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>

Rothwell faced [[Marcos Rogério de Lima]] on November 13, 2021, at [[UFC Fight Night 197]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=August 29, 2021|title="Mr. Gogo Choke" Ben Rothwell treft Marcos Rogerio de Lima tijdens UFC evenement op 13 november|url=https://mmadna.nl/mr-gogo-choke-ben-rothwell-treft-marcos-rogerio-de-lima-tijdens-ufc-evenement-op-13-november/|access-date=August 29, 2021|website=MMA DNA|language=en-US}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Doherty|first=Dan|date=November 13, 2021|title=UFC Vegas 42: Marcos Rogerio de Lima Runs Through Ben Rothwell|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/11/13/ufc-vegas-42-ben-rothwell-marcos-rogerio-de-lima/|access-date=November 13, 2021|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>

Rothwell was scheduled to face [[Alexander Gustafsson]] on May 21, 2022, at [[UFC Fight Night 206]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.eurosport.com/geoblocking.shtml|access-date=February 1, 2022|website=www.eurosport.com |title=Eurosport is not available in your region }}</ref> However, at the end of March, it was announced that Rothwell asked for his release and it was granted from the UFC.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Martin |first=Damon |date=March 31, 2022 |title=Ben Rothwell released from the UFC, no longer facing Alexander Gustafsson in May |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/3/31/23004970/ben-rothwell-released-from-the-ufc-no-longer-facing-alexander-gustafsson-in-may |access-date=March 31, 2022 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref>

==Bare-knuckle boxing==
===Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship===
On April 25, 2022, it was announced that Rothwell joined [[Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=April 25, 2022 |title=Ex-UFC Heavyweight Ben Rothwell Signs with Bare Knuckle FC |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/04/25/ben-rothwell-signs-bare-knuckle-fc/ |access-date=April 27, 2022 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref> He won his first two fights with the promotion.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bkfc.com/fighters/ben-rothwell:e786924c-f548-4517-9a1b-f86be384371d|title=Ben Rothwell, Heavyweight Record|date=December 1, 2023|author=BKFC Staff|publisher=bkfc.com}}</ref>

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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/11/bkfc-56-ben-rothwell-out-illness-todd-duffee-fight-trageted-february|title=Ben Rothwell out of BKFC 56, fight with Todd Duffee now targeted for February|date=November 30, 2023|author=Danny Segura|publisher=mmajunkie.com}}</ref> The fight against Duffee was rescheduled for [[2024_in_Bare_Knuckle_Fighting_Championship#BKFC:_Knucklemania_IV|BKFC Knucklemania IV]] in Los Angeles on April 27, 2024.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Iskenderov |first1=Parviz |title=Mike Perry vs Thiago Alves tops BKFC Knucklemania 4 in April in LA |url=https://www.fightmag.com/mike-perry-vs-thiago-alves-tops-bkfc-knucklemania-4-in-april-in-la/ |work=FIGHTMAG |date=28 February 2024}}</ref> Rothwell won the fight by technical knockout after Duffee was knocked down and injured in the first round.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-28 |title=BKFC KnuckleMania 4 live and official results, preliminary stream |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/04/bkfc-knucklemania-4-live-official-results-mike-perry-vs-thiago-alvespreliminary-stream |access-date=2024-04-28 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}</ref>

Rothwell is scheduled to compete for the [[Bare_Knuckle_Fighting_Championship#Heavyweight_Championship|BKFC Heavyweight Championship]] against champion [[Mick Terrill]] on January 25, 2025 at [[2025_in_Bare_Knuckle_Fighting_Championship#BKFC_Knucklemania_V|BKFC Knucklemania V]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=BKFC KNUCKLEMANIA V |url=https://www.bkfc.com/events/bkfc-knucklemania-v:2cd142cc-0366-4299-830f-83cf7bec4580 |access-date=2024-11-20 |website=Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==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.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.jsonline.com/sports/29268009.html |title=Warrior at heart |access-date=September 5, 2010 |publisher=JSONLINE.com |date=August 2, 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090130002433/http://www.jsonline.com/sports/29268009.html |archive-date=January 30, 2009 }}</ref>
Ben is married to Jen DeBoer and has a daughter, Alexis.<ref>[http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=641689 Watch his daughter, Alexis, wrap her arms around his neck and kiss him on the cheek. But having a supportive mate, as Rothwell has in his wife, Jen, makes it much easier to deal with.]</ref>

Rothwell is married and has a daughter, and a son Odin (born 2021).<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1hsEr2xYB4 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/J1hsEr2xYB4 |archive-date=December 15, 2021 |url-status=live|title=Ben Rothwell: Back against the Wall|date=May 23, 2021|publisher=mmaweekly.com|via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}</ref> 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===
*'''[[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]'''
**[[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Knockout of the Night]] (One time) <small>vs. [[Brendan Schaub]]</small><ref name=145bonus />
**[[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Performance of the Night]] (Two times) <small>vs. [[Alistair Overeem]], [[Josh Barnett]]</small><ref name=ufn50b /><ref name=uof18b />
**'''UFC.com Awards'''
***2014: Ranked #5 Upset of the Year {{small|vs. [[Alistair Overeem]]}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/top-ten-upsets-2014|title=Top Ten - The Upsets of 2014|date=December 23, 2014|author=Thomas Gerbasi|work=[[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]}}</ref>
*** 2016: Submission of the Year {{small|vs. [[Josh Barnett]]}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/top-ten-best-submissions-2016|title=Top Ten - The Best Submissions of 2016|date=December 21, 2016|author=Thomas Gerbasi|work=[[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]}}</ref>
*'''United States Mixed Martial Arts'''
**USMMA Heavyweight Championship (One time; first)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fcfighter.com/post/rivera-and-berger-victoriousat-ring-of-fury-2|title=Rivera And Berger Victoriousat Ring Of Fury 2|website=fcfighter.com|date=September 21, 2002|author=Jim Genia}}</ref>
*'''MMADNA.nl'''
**2016 Submission of the Year {{small|vs. [[Josh Barnett]]}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mmadna.nl/mma-dna-ufc-awards-2016-de-uitslagen/|title=MMA DNA UFC Awards 2016 : De Uitslagen!!!|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=January 18, 2017 |language=nl|access-date=January 28, 2019}}</ref>

===Bare-knuckle boxing===
*'''[[Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship]]'''
** KO of the Night (One time) <small> vs. Bobo O'Bannon</small><ref name="bkfc30">{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CjQYBsMMnyh|title=BKFC 30 Bonuses|date=October 4, 2022|author=BKFC on Instagram|publisher=instagram.com}}</ref>


==Mixed martial arts record==
==Mixed martial arts record==
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|{{no2}}Loss
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|39–14
|30-7
|[[Marcos Rogério de Lima]]
|align='left'|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Cain Velasquez]]
|TKO (punches)
|align='left'|TKO ([[Punch (strike)|Punches]])
|align='left'|[[UFC 104|UFC 104: Machida vs. Shogun]]
|[[UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Rodríguez]]
|{{dts|2021|November|13|format=mdy}}
|align='left'|October 24, 2009
|align=center|1
|2
|align=center|0:32
|0:58
|align='left'|[[Los Angeles, California]], United States
|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|
| {{small|UFC debut}}
|-
|-align='center'
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|39–13
|30–6
|align='left'|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Chris Guillen]]
|[[Chris Barnett]]
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|align='left'|TKO ([[Punch (strike)|Punches]])
|align='left'|[[Adrenaline MMA 2: Miletich vs. Denny]]
|[[UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Garbrandt]]
|{{dts|2021|May|22|format=mdy}}
|align='left'|December 11, 2008
|align=center|2
|1
|align=center|2:07
|3:30
|align='left'|[[Moline, Illinois]], [[United States]]
|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|
|-align='center'
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|38–13
|29–6
|[[Marcin Tybura]]
|align='left'|{{flagicon|Belarus}} [[Andrei Arlovski]]
|Decision (unanimous)
|align='left'|KO ([[Uppercut]])
|[[UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. Sandhagen]]
|align='left'|[[Affliction: Banned]]
|{{dts|2020|October|11|format=mdy}}
|align='left'|July 19, 2008
|align=center|3
|3
|align=center|5:00
|1:13
|align='left'|[[Anaheim, California]], [[United States]]
|[[Abu Dhabi]], United Arab Emirates
|
|-align='center'
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|38–12
|29–5
|[[Ovince Saint Preux]]
|align='left'|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Ricco Rodriguez]]
|align='left'|Decision (Unanimous)
|Decision (split)
|[[UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira]]
|align='left'|IFL – 2007 Team Championship Final
|align='left'|{{dts|link=off|2007|September|20}}
|{{dts|2020|May|13|format=mdy}}
|align=center|3
|3
|4:00
|align=center|5:00
|align='left'|[[Hollywood, Florida]], [[United States]]
|[[Jacksonville, Florida]], United States
|
|-align='center'
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|37–12
|28–5
|[[Stefan Struve]]
|align='left'|{{flagicon|CAN}} [[Krzysztof Soszynski]]
|align='left'|TKO (Strikes)
|TKO (punches)
|[[UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Rozenstruik]]
|align='left'|IFL – 2007 Semifinals
|align='left'|{{dts|link=off|2007|August|2}}
|{{dts|2019|December|7|format=mdy}}
|align=center|2
|1
|align=center|4:57
|0:13
|align='left'|[[East Rutherford, New Jersey]], [[United States]]
|[[Washington, D.C.]], United States
|
|-align='center'
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|36–12
|[[Andrei Arlovski]]
|Decision (unanimous)
|[[UFC on ESPN: dos Anjos vs. Edwards]]
|{{dts|2019|July|20|format=mdy}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|[[San Antonio, Texas]], United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|36–11
|[[Blagoy Ivanov]]
|Decision (unanimous)
|[[UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. dos Santos]]
|{{dts|2019|March|9|format=mdy}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|[[Wichita, Kansas]], United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|style="text-align:center;"|36–10
|[[Junior dos Santos]]
|Decision (unanimous)
|[[UFC Fight Night: Rothwell vs. dos Santos]]
|{{dts|2016|April|10|format=mdy}}
|style="text-align:center;"|5
|style="text-align:center;"|5:00
|[[Zagreb]], Croatia
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|style="text-align:center;"|36–9
|27–5
|[[Josh Barnett]]
|align='left'|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Travis Fulton]]
|align='left'|Submission (Kimura)
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|[[UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Bader]]
|align='left'|IFL – Chicago
|align='left'|{{dts|link=off|2007|May|19}}
|{{dts|2016|January|30|format=mdy}}
|style="text-align:center;"|2
|2
|style="text-align:center;"|3:48
|3:11
|align='left'|[[Chicago, Illinois]], [[United States]]
|[[Newark, New Jersey]], United States
|{{small|Performance of the Night. Submission of the Year.}}
|-align='center'
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|style="text-align:center;"|35–9
|26–5
|[[Matt Mitrione]]
|align='left'|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Roy Nelson (fighter)|Roy Nelson]]
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|align='left'|Decision (Split)
|[[UFC Fight Night: Boetsch vs. Henderson]]
|align='left'|IFL – Moline
|align='left'|{{dts|link=off|2007|April|7}}
|{{dts|2015|June|6|format=mdy}}
|style="text-align:center;"|1
|3
|style="text-align:center;"|1:54
|4:00
|align='left'|[[Moline, Illinois]], [[United States]]
|[[New Orleans, Louisiana]], United States
|
|-align='center'
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|style="text-align:center;"|34–9
|25–5
|[[Alistair Overeem]]
|align='left'|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Matt Thompson (fighter)|Matt Thompson]]
|align='left'|TKO (Punches)
|TKO (punches)
|[[UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs. Mousasi]]
|align='left'|IFL – Houston
|{{dts|2014|September|5|format=mdy}}
|align='left'|{{dts|link=off|2007|February|2}}
|style="text-align:center;"|1
|2
|style="text-align:center;"|2:19
|1:47
|align='left'|[[Texas]], [[United States]]
|[[Mashantucket, Connecticut]], United States
|{{small|Performance of the Night.}}
|-align='center'
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|style="text-align:center;"|33–9
|24–5
|[[Brandon Vera]]
|align='left'|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Devin Cole]]
|TKO (punches)
|align='left'|KO (Kick)
|[[UFC 164]]
|align='left'|IFL – Championship Final
|align='left'|{{dts|link=off|2006|December|29}}
|{{dts|2013|August|31|format=mdy}}
|style="text-align:center;"|3
|1
|style="text-align:center;"|1:54
|3:16
|align='left'|[[Connecticut]], [[United States]]
|[[Milwaukee, Wisconsin]], United States
|{{small|Rothwell suspended after testing positive for elevated testosterone levels.}}
|-align='center'
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|style="text-align:center;"|32–9
|[[Gabriel Gonzaga]]
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|[[UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Bisping]]
|{{dts|2013|January|19|format=mdy}}
|style="text-align:center;"|2
|style="text-align:center;"|1:01
|[[São Paulo]], Brazil
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|style="text-align:center;"|32–8
|23–5
|[[Brendan Schaub]]
|align='left'|{{flagicon|Canada}} [[Wojtek Kaszowski]]
|KO (punches)
|align='left'|Submission (Keylock)
|[[UFC 145]]
|align='left'|IFL – World Championship Semifinals
|align='left'|{{dts|link=off|2006|November|2}}
|{{dts|2012|April|21|format=mdy}}
|style="text-align:center;"|1
|1
|style="text-align:center;"|1:10
|3:14
|align='left'|[[Portland, Oregon]], [[United States]]
|[[Atlanta, Georgia]], United States
|{{small|Knockout of the Night.}}
|-align='center'
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|style="text-align:center;"|31–8
|[[Mark Hunt]]
|Decision (unanimous)
|[[UFC 135]]
|{{dts|2011|September|24|format=mdy}}
|style="text-align:center;"|3
|style="text-align:center;"|5:00
|[[Denver, Colorado]], United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|style="text-align:center;"|31–7
|22–5
|[[Gilbert Yvel]]
|align='left'|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Bryan Vetell]]
|Decision (unanimous)
|align='left'|KO (Punch)
|[[UFC 115]]
|align='left'|IFL – Gracie vs. Miletich
|align='left'|{{dts|link=off|2006|September|23}}
|{{dts|2010|June|12|format=mdy}}
|style="text-align:center;"|3
|1
|style="text-align:center;"|5:00
|3:17
|[[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]], Canada
|align='left'|[[Moline, Illinois]], [[United States]]
|
|-align='center'
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|style="text-align:center;"|30–7
|[[Cain Velasquez]]
|TKO (punches)
|[[UFC 104]]
|{{dts|2009|October|24|format=mdy}}
|style="text-align:center;"|2
|style="text-align:center;"|0:58
|[[Los Angeles, California]], United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|style="text-align:center;"|30–6
|21–5
|Chris Guillen
|align='left'|{{flagicon|CAN}} [[Krzysztof Soszynski]]
|TKO (submission to elbows)
|align='left'|TKO (Strikes)
|Adrenaline MMA 2: Miletich vs. Denny
|align='left'|IFL – Legends Championship 2006
|align='left'|{{dts|link=off|2006|April|29}}
|{{dts|2008|December|11|format=mdy}}
|style="text-align:center;"|1
|1
|style="text-align:center;"|3:30
|3:59
|align='left'|[[New Jersey]], [[United States]]
|[[Moline, Illinois]], United States
|
|-align='center'
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|style="text-align:center;"|29–6
|[[Andrei Arlovski]]
|KO (punches)
|[[Affliction: Banned]]
|{{dts|2008|July|19|format=mdy}}
|style="text-align:center;"|3
|style="text-align:center;"|1:13
|[[Anaheim, California]], United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|style="text-align:center;"|29–5
|20–5
|[[Ricco Rodriguez]]
|align='left'|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Dan Bobish]]
|Decision (unanimous)
|align='left'|TKO (Knee)
|IFL: 2007 Team Championship final
|align='left'|GFC – Team Gracie vs Team Hammer House
|align='left'|{{dts|link=off|2006|March|3}}
|{{dts|2007|September|20|format=mdy}}
|style="text-align:center;"|3
|1
|style="text-align:center;"|4:00
|4:20
|align='left'|[[Ohio]], [[United States]]
|[[Hollywood, Florida]], United States
|
|-align='center'
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|style="text-align:center;"|28–5
|19–5
|[[Krzysztof Soszynski|Krzysztof Soszyński]]
|align='left'|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Joey Smith]]
|TKO (punches)
|align='left'|Submission (Strikes)
|IFL: 2007 semifinals
|align='left'|ISCF – Gladiators X
|align='left'|{{dts|link=off|2006|February|24}}
|{{dts|2007|August|2|format=mdy}}
|style="text-align:center;"|1
|1
|style="text-align:center;"|0:13
|[[East Rutherford, New Jersey]], United States
|
|
|-
|align='left'|[[Wisconsin]], [[United States]]
|-align='center'
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|style="text-align:center;"|27–5
|18–5
|[[Travis Fulton]]
|align='left'|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Don Richard]]
|Submission (kimura)
|align='left'|TKO
|IFL: Chicago
|align='left'|KOTC – Conquest
|align='left'|{{dts|link=off|2005|December|3}}
|{{dts|2007|May|19|format=mdy}}
|style="text-align:center;"|2
|1
|style="text-align:center;"|3:11
|3:32
|[[Chicago, Illinois]], United States
|align='left'|[[Alberta]], [[Canada]]
|
|-align='center'
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|style="text-align:center;"|26–5
|17–5
|[[Roy Nelson (fighter)|Roy Nelson]]
|align='left'|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Allan Weickert]]
|Decision (split)
|align='left'|TKO
|IFL: Moline
|align='left'|GFS – Fight Nite in the Flats
|align='left'|{{dts|link=off|2005|September|17}}
|{{dts|2007|April|7|format=mdy}}
|style="text-align:center;"|3
|1
|style="text-align:center;"|4:00
|3:45
|align='left'|[[Ohio]], [[United States]]
|[[Moline, Illinois]], United States
|
|-align='center'
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|style="text-align:center;"|25–5
|Matt Thompson
|TKO (punches)
|IFL: Houston
|{{dts|2007|February|2|format=mdy}}
|style="text-align:center;"|2
|style="text-align:center;"|1:47
|[[Houston, Texas]], United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|style="text-align:center;"|24–5
|[[Devin Cole]]
|KO (head kick)
|IFL: Championship final
|{{dts|2006|December|29|format=mdy}}
|style="text-align:center;"|1
|style="text-align:center;"|3:16
|[[Uncasville, Connecticut]], United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|style="text-align:center;"|23–5
|Wojtek Kaszowski
|Submission (americana)
|IFL: World Championship semifinals
|{{dts|2006|November|2|format=mdy}}
|style="text-align:center;"|1
|style="text-align:center;"|3:14
|[[Portland, Oregon]], United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|style="text-align:center;"|22–5
|Bryan Vetell
|KO (punch)
|IFL: Gracie vs. Miletich
|{{dts|2006|September|23|format=mdy}}
|style="text-align:center;"|1
|style="text-align:center;"|3:17
|[[Moline, Illinois]], United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|style="text-align:center;"|21–5
|[[Krzysztof Soszynski|Krzysztof Soszyński]]
|TKO (punches)
|IFL: Legends Championship 2006
|{{dts|2006|April|29|format=mdy}}
|style="text-align:center;"|1
|style="text-align:center;"|3:59
|[[Atlantic City, New Jersey]], United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|style="text-align:center;"|20–5
|[[Dan Bobish]]
|KO (knee)
|GFC: Team Gracie vs Team Hammer House
|{{dts|2006|March|3|format=mdy}}
|style="text-align:center;"|1
|style="text-align:center;"|4:20
|[[Columbus, Ohio]], United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|style="text-align:center;"|19–5
|Joey Smith
|TKO (submission to punches)
|ISCF: Gladiators X
|{{dts|2006|February|24|format=mdy}}
|style="text-align:center;"|1
|style="text-align:center;"|N/A
|[[Milwaukee, Wisconsin]], United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|style="text-align:center;"|18–5
|Don Richard
|TKO (punches)
|KOTC: Conquest
|{{dts|2005|December|3|format=mdy}}
|style="text-align:center;"|1
|style="text-align:center;"|3:32
|[[Calgary]], [[Alberta]], Canada
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|style="text-align:center;"|17–5
|Allan Weickert
|TKO (punches)
|GFS: Fight Nite in the Flats
|{{dts|2005|September|17|format=mdy}}
|style="text-align:center;"|1
|style="text-align:center;"|3:45
|[[Cleveland, Ohio]], United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|{{no2}}Loss
|16–5
|style="text-align:center;"|16–5
|align='left'|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Dan Christison]]
|[[Dan Christison]]
|align='left'|Submission (Kimura)
|Submission (kimura)
|align='left'|Euphoria – USA vs World
|Euphoria: USA vs World
|align='left'|{{dts|link=off|2005|February|26}}
|{{dts|2005|February|26|format=mdy}}
|style="text-align:center;"|3
|3
|style="text-align:center;"|0:57
|0:57
|align='left'|[[New Jersey]], [[United States]]
|[[Atlantic City, New Jersey]], United States
|
|-align='center'
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|16–4
|style="text-align:center;"|16–4
|align='left'|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Jonathan Wiezorek]]
|Jonathan Wiezorek
|TKO (punches)
|align='left'|TKO
|align='left'|Euphoria – Road to the Titles
|Euphoria: Road to the Titles
|align='left'|{{dts|link=off|2004|October|15}}
|{{dts|2004|October|15|format=mdy}}
|style="text-align:center;"|1
|1
|style="text-align:center;"|1:09
|1:09
|align='left'|[[New Jersey]], [[United States]]
|[[Atlantic City, New Jersey]], United States
|
|-align='center'
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|15–4
|style="text-align:center;"|15–4
|align='left'|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Matt Bear]]
|Matt Bear
|TKO (submission to punches)
|align='left'|Submission (Strikes)
|align='left'|UT – Ultimate Throwdown
|Ultimate Throwdown
|align='left'|{{dts|link=off|2004|July|16}}
|{{dts|2004|July|16|format=mdy}}
|style="text-align:center;"|1
|N/A
|style="text-align:center;"|2:57
|[[Des Moines, Iowa]], United States
|
|
|-
|align='left'|[[Iowa]], [[United States]]
|-align='center'
|{{no2}}Loss
|{{no2}}Loss
|14–4
|style="text-align:center;"|14–4
|align='left'|{{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Carlos Barreto (MMA fighter)|Carlos Barreto]]
|[[Carlos Barreto (MMA fighter)|Carlos Barreto]]
|KO (head kick)
|align='left'|KO
|align='left'|Heat FC 1 – Genesis
|Heat FC 1: Genesis
|align='left'|{{dts|link=off|2003|July|31}}
|{{dts|2003|July|31|format=mdy}}
|style="text-align:center;"|1
|N/A
|style="text-align:center;"|N/A
|[[Natal, Rio Grande do Norte|Natal]], Brazil
|
|
|-
|align='left'|[[Natal, Rio Grande do Norte|Natal]], [[Brazil]]
|-align='center'
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|14–3
|style="text-align:center;"|14–3
|align='left'|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Royce Louck]]
|Royce Louck
|TKO (doctor stoppage)
|align='left'|TKO (Cut)
|align='left'|FCC 11 – Freestyle Combat Challenge 11
|Freestyle Combat Challenge 11
|align='left'|{{dts|link=off|2003|June|28}}
|{{dts|2003|June|28|format=mdy}}
|style="text-align:center;"|1
|1
|style="text-align:center;"|N/A
|[[Racine, Wisconsin]], United States
|
|
|-
|align='left'|[[Wisconsin]], [[United States]]
|-align='center'
|{{no2}}Loss
|{{no2}}Loss
|13–3
|style="text-align:center;"|13–3
|align='left'|{{flagicon|Russia}} [[Ibragim Magomedov]]
|Ibragim Magomedov
|TKO (retirement)
|align='left'|TKO
|align='left'|M-1 MFC – Russia vs the World 4
|[[2002 in M-1 Global#M-1 MFC: Russia vs. the World 4|M-1 MFC: Russia vs. the World 4]]
|align='left'|{{dts|link=off|2002|November|15}}
|{{dts|2002|November|15|format=mdy}}
|style="text-align:center;"|1
|1
|style="text-align:center;"|10:00
|10:00
|align='left'|[[St. Petersburg]], [[Russia]]
|[[St. Petersburg]], Russia
|{{small|Scheduled for one 10-minute round.}}
|-align='center'
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|13–2
|style="text-align:center;"|13–2
|align='left'|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Travis Fulton]]
|[[Travis Fulton]]
|TKO (injury)
|align='left'|Submission (Injury)
|align='left'|FCC 8 – Freestyle Combat Challenge 8
|Freestyle Combat Challenge 8
|align='left'|{{dts|link=off|2002|October|4}}
|{{dts|2002|October|4|format=mdy}}
|style="text-align:center;"|1
|N/A
|style="text-align:center;"|5:00
|[[Racine, Wisconsin]], United States
|
|
|-
|align='left'|[[Wisconsin]], [[United States]]
|-align='center'
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|12–2
|style="text-align:center;"|12–2
|align='left'|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Johnathan Ivey]]
|Johnathan Ivey
|TKO (doctor stoppage)
|align='left'|TKO (Cut)
|align='left'|USMMA 2 – Ring of Fury
|USMMA 2: Ring of Fury
|align='left'|{{dts|link=off|2002|September|21}}
|{{dts|2002|September|21|format=mdy}}
|style="text-align:center;"|1
|1
|style="text-align:center;"|1:14
|1:14
|align='left'|[[Massachusetts]], [[United States]]
|[[Lowell, Massachusetts]], United States
|{{small|Won the USMMA Heavyweight Championship.}}
|-align='center'
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|11–2
|align='left'|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Kerry Schall]]
|align='left'|TKO (Neck Injury)
|align='left'|SB 24 – Return of the Heavyweights 2
|align='left'|{{dts|link=off|2002|April|27}}
|2
|2:10
|align='left'|[[Hawaii]], [[United States]]
|-align='center'
|{{no2}}Loss
|{{no2}}Loss
|style="text-align:center;"|11–2
|10–2
|align='left'|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Mike Whitehead]]
|[[Mike Whitehead]]
|align='left'|Decision (Unanimous)
|Decision (unanimous)
|align='left'|SB 24 – Return of the Heavyweights 2
|rowspan=2 |SB 24: Return of the Heavyweights 2
|align='left'|{{dts|link=off|2002|April|27}}
|rowspan=2 |{{dts|2002|April|27|format=mdy}}
|style="text-align:center;"|2
|2
|style="text-align:center;"|5:00
|5:00
|align='left'|[[Hawaii]], [[United States]]
|rowspan=2 |[[Honolulu, Hawaii]], United States
|
|-align='center'
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|style="text-align:center;"|11–1
|10–1
|[[Kerry Schall]]
|align='left'|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Curtis Crawford]]
|TKO (neck injury)
|align='left'|Submission (Choke)
|style="text-align:center;"|2
|align='left'|SB 24 – Return of the Heavyweights 1
|style="text-align:center;"|2:10
|align='left'|{{dts|link=off|2002|April|26}}
|{{small|Schall fell out of the ring.}}
|1
|-
|1:03
|align='left'|[[Hawaii]], [[United States]]
|-align='center'
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|style="text-align:center;"|10–1
|9–1
|Curtis Crawford
|align='left'|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Mike Preist]]
|align='left'|Submission
|Submission (forearm choke)
|SB 24: Return of the Heavyweights 1
|align='left'|FCC 7 – Freestyle Combat Challenge 7
|align='left'|{{dts|link=off|2002|March|23}}
|{{dts|2002|April|26|format=mdy}}
|style="text-align:center;"|1
|1
|style="text-align:center;"|1:03
|[[Honolulu, Hawaii]], United States
|
|
|-
|align='left'|[[Wisconsin]], [[United States]]
|-align='center'
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|style="text-align:center;"|9–1
|8–1
|Mike Priest
|align='left'|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Mike Radnov]]
|align='left'|TKO (Cut)
|TKO (injury)
|align='left'|EC 46 – Extreme Challenge 46
|Freestyle Combat Challenge 7
|align='left'|{{dts|link=off|2002|February|16}}
|{{dts|2002|March|23|format=mdy}}
|style="text-align:center;"|1
|1
|style="text-align:center;"|N/A
|5:54
|align='left'|[[Iowa]], [[United States]]
|[[Racine, Wisconsin]], United States
|
|-align='center'
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|style="text-align:center;"|8–1
|7–1
|Mike Radnov
|align='left'|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Kerry Schall]]
|TKO (doctor stoppage)
|align='left'|Submission (Broken Foot)
|align='left'|EC 46 – Extreme Challenge 46
|rowspan=2 |Extreme Challenge 46
|align='left'|{{dts|link=off|2002|February|16}}
|rowspan=2 |{{dts|2002|February|16|format=mdy}}
|style="text-align:center;"|1
|1
|style="text-align:center;"|5:54
|7:29
|align='left'|[[Iowa]], [[United States]]
|rowspan=2 |[[Clive, Iowa]], United States
|
|-align='center'
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|style="text-align:center;"|7–1
|6–1
|[[Kerry Schall]]
|align='left'|{{flagicon|Canada}} [[Mike Marshalleck]]
|TKO (foot injury)
|align='left'|TKO
|style="text-align:center;"|1
|align='left'|FCC 6 – Freestyle Combat Challenge 6
|style="text-align:center;"|7:29
|align='left'|{{dts|link=off|2002|January|5}}
|1
|
|-
|0:38
|align='left'|[[Wisconsin]], [[United States]]
|-align='center'
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|style="text-align:center;"|6–1
|5–1
|Mike Marshalleck
|align='left'|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Steve Hutson]]
|TKO (punches)
|align='left'|Submission (Arm Triangle Choke)
|Freestyle Combat Challenge 6
|align='left'|SC 8 – Fight Night
|align='left'|{{dts|link=off|2001|November|10}}
|{{dts|2002|January|5|format=mdy}}
|style="text-align:center;"|1
|1
|style="text-align:center;"|0:38
|3:35
|align='left'|[[Illinois]], [[United States]]
|[[Racine, Wisconsin]], United States
|
|-align='center'
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|style="text-align:center;"|5–1
|Steve Hutson
|Submission (arm-triangle choke)
|SC 8: Fight Night
|{{dts|2001|November|10|format=mdy}}
|style="text-align:center;"|1
|style="text-align:center;"|3:35
|[[LaSalle, Illinois]], United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|{{no2}}Loss
|style="text-align:center;"|4–1
|4–1
|align='left'|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Tim Sylvia]]
|[[Tim Sylvia]]
|align='left'|Decision
|Decision (unanimous)
|align='left'|EC 42 – Extreme Challenge 42
|Extreme Challenge 42
|align='left'|{{dts|link=off|2001|August|24}}
|{{dts|2001|August|24|format=mdy}}
|style="text-align:center;"|3
|3
|style="text-align:center;"|5:00
|5:00
|align='left'|[[Iowa]], [[United States]]
|[[Davenport, Iowa]], United States
|
|-align='center'
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|style="text-align:center;"|4–0
|4–0
|Billy Herrington
|align='left'|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Bill Billington]]
|TKO (submission to knees)
|align='left'|Submission (Knees)
|align='left'|IC 2 – Iowa Challenge 2
|Iowa Challenge 2
|align='left'|{{dts|link=off|2001|August|11}}
|{{dts|2001|August|11|format=mdy}}
|style="text-align:center;"|1
|1
|style="text-align:center;"|1:07
|1:07
|align='left'|[[Iowa]], [[United States]]
|[[Cedar Rapids, Iowa]], United States
|
|-align='center'
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|style="text-align:center;"|3–0
|3–0
|align='left'|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Darren Block]]
|Darren Block
|KO (punch)
|align='left'|KO
|align='left'|Dangerzone – Auburn
|rowspan=2 |Dangerzone: Auburn
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|rowspan=2 |{{dts|2001|April|28|format=mdy}}
|style="text-align:center;"|1
|1
|style="text-align:center;"|0:16
|0:16
|align='left'|[[Indiana]], [[United States]]
|rowspan=2 |[[Auburn, Indiana]], United States
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|-align='center'
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|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|style="text-align:center;"|2–0
|2–0
|align='left'|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Anthony Ferguson]]
|Anthony Ferguson
|align='left'|TKO (Referee Stoppage)
|TKO (referee stoppage)
|style="text-align:center;"|1
|align='left'|Dangerzone – Auburn
|style="text-align:center;"|1:00
|align='left'|{{dts|link=off|2001|April|28}}
|1
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|-
|1:00
|{{yes2}}Win
|align='left'|[[Indiana]], [[United States]]
|-align='center'
|style="text-align:center;"|1–0
|Rob Shinkle
|TKO (corner stoppage)
|Freestyle Combat Challenge 3
|{{dts|2001|January|6|format=mdy}}
|style="text-align:center;"|1
|style="text-align:center;"|0:21
|[[Racine, Wisconsin]], United States
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|-
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==Kickboxing record (incomplete)==
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| 2005-01-23 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Nobu Hayashi]] || Shootboxing 2005: Ground Zero Fukuoka || [[Fukuoka, Japan]] || Decision (unanimous) || 3 || 3:00
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|[[Todd Duffee]]
|TKO (injury)
|[[2024_in_Bare_Knuckle_Fighting_Championship#BKFC:_Knucklemania_IV|BKFC: Knucklemania IV]]
|{{dts|2024|April|27|format=mdy}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:43
|[[Los Angeles, California]], United States
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|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|2–0
|Josh Copeland
|TKO (corner stoppage)
|[[2023 in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship#Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 41: Colorado|BKFC 41]]
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|align=center|2:00
|[[Broomfield, Colorado]], United States
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|1–0
|align=center|1–0
|Bobo O'Bannon
|align='left'|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Rob Shinkle]]
|KO (punch)
|align='left'|TKO (Towel)
|[[2022 in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship#Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 30: Monroe|BKFC 30]]
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|[[Monroe, Louisiana]], United States
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==References==
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Latest revision as of 15:58, 26 December 2024

For the American Olympic boxer, see Ben Rothwell (boxer).

Ben Rothwell
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)
DivisionHeavyweight
Reach78+1⁄2 in (199 cm)[1]
Fighting out ofKenosha, 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. 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.

Since his departure from the UFC in 2022, Rothwell has competed in the Heavyweight division of the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.

Background

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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.[3] 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.[4]

Mixed martial arts career

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Early career

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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

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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.[5]

Affliction

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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

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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.[6] 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.[7] However, Rothwell had to withdraw from the event, just days prior, due to an illness and was replaced by Anthony Perosh.[8]

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).[9] Rothwell tore his ACL during his first takedown attempt, which required post-fight surgery.[10] Rothwell also suffered a deviated septum from a head kick during the first round.[11]

After an extended layoff, Rothwell fought Mark Hunt on September 24, 2011, at UFC 135.[12] 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.[13]

Rothwell was expected to face Travis Browne at UFC on Fox: Shogun vs. Vera, but pulled out due to an injury[14]

Rothwell faced Gabriel Gonzaga on January 19, 2013, at UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Bisping[15] He lost the fight via submission in the second round.

Rothwell faced Brandon Vera at UFC 164 on August 31, 2013.[16] 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.[17]

Rothwell was briefly linked to a bout with Ruslan Magomedov for on August 30, 2014, at UFC 177.[18] However, on July 9, the UFC announced he would face Alistair Overeem on September 5, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 50.[19] Rothwell won the fight via TKO in the first round.[20] The win also earned Rothwell his first Performance of the Night bonus award.[21]

Rothwell faced Matt Mitrione on June 6, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 68.[22] He won the fight via submission in the first round, the first submission win of his UFC career.[23]

Rothwell was expected to face Stipe Miocic on October 24, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 76.[24] However, Miocic pulled out of the fight on October 13 citing injury.[25] 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.[26]

Rothwell next faced Josh Barnett on January 30, 2016, at UFC on Fox 18.[27] 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.[28] The win also earned Rothwell his second Performance of the Night bonus award.[29]

Rothwell faced Junior dos Santos on April 10, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 86.[30] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[31]

Rothwell was expected to face Fabrício Werdum on September 10, 2016, at UFC 203.[32] However, Rothwell pulled out of the fight on August 11 citing a knee injury and was replaced by Travis Browne.[33][34]

The bout with Werdum was rescheduled and expected to take place on May 13, 2017, at UFC 211.[35] 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.[36]

Having served his suspension, Rothwell returned to face Blagoy Ivanov on March 9, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 146.[37] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[38]

A rematch with Andrei Arlovski took place on July 20, 2019, at UFC on ESPN 4.[39] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[40]

Rothwell faced Stefan Struve on December 7, 2019, at UFC on ESPN 7.[41] He won the fight via technical knockout in round two.[42] 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.[43]

Rothwell was scheduled to face Gian Villante on April 18, 2020, at UFC 249.[44] However, the event and Rothwell's scheduled bout against Villante was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[45]

Rothwell faced Ovince Saint Preux at UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira on May 13, 2020.[46] He won the fight via split decision.[47]

Rothwell faced Marcin Tybura on October 11, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 179.[48] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[49]

Rothwell was scheduled to face Philipe Lins on March 13, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 187.[50] 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 [51] the bout was rescheduled on May 8, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 24.[52] While Rothwell made weight without issue, Lins never showed up to the weigh-ins and withdrew from the bout due to an illness.[53] The bout was rescheduled again for May 22, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Garbrandt.[54] However, yet again, Lins was pulled from the event for undisclosed reason and he was replaced by newcomer Askhar Mozharov.[55] Just hours later, the Ukrainian announced he would not be able to get a visa in time for the event,[56] and he was replaced by Chris Barnett.[57] He won the fight via guillotine choke submission in the second round.[58]

Rothwell faced Marcos Rogério de Lima on November 13, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 197.[59] 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.[60]

Rothwell was scheduled to face Alexander Gustafsson on May 21, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 206.[61] However, at the end of March, it was announced that Rothwell asked for his release and it was granted from the UFC.[62]

Bare-knuckle boxing

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Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

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On April 25, 2022, it was announced that Rothwell joined Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.[63] He won his first two fights with the promotion.[64]

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.[65] The fight against Duffee was rescheduled for BKFC Knucklemania IV in Los Angeles on April 27, 2024.[66] Rothwell won the fight by technical knockout after Duffee was knocked down and injured in the first round.[67]

Rothwell is scheduled to compete for the BKFC Heavyweight Championship against champion Mick Terrill on January 25, 2025 at BKFC Knucklemania V.[68]

Personal life

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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.[69]

Rothwell is married and has a daughter, and a son Odin (born 2021).[70] 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

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Mixed martial arts

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Bare-knuckle boxing

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Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
53 matches 39 wins 14 losses
By knockout 28 5
By submission 7 2
By decision 4 7
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 39–14 Marcos Rogério de Lima TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Rodríguez November 13, 2021 1 0:32 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 39–13 Chris Barnett Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Garbrandt May 22, 2021 2 2:07 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 38–13 Marcin Tybura Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. Sandhagen October 11, 2020 3 5:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win 38–12 Ovince Saint Preux Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira May 13, 2020 3 5:00 Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Win 37–12 Stefan Struve TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Rozenstruik December 7, 2019 2 4:57 Washington, D.C., United States
Loss 36–12 Andrei Arlovski Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: dos Anjos vs. Edwards July 20, 2019 3 5:00 San Antonio, Texas, United States
Loss 36–11 Blagoy Ivanov Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. dos Santos March 9, 2019 3 5:00 Wichita, Kansas, United States
Loss 36–10 Junior dos Santos Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Rothwell vs. dos Santos April 10, 2016 5 5:00 Zagreb, Croatia
Win 36–9 Josh Barnett Submission (guillotine choke) UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Bader January 30, 2016 2 3:48 Newark, New Jersey, United States Performance of the Night. Submission of the Year.
Win 35–9 Matt Mitrione Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Boetsch vs. Henderson June 6, 2015 1 1:54 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Win 34–9 Alistair Overeem TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs. Mousasi September 5, 2014 1 2:19 Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 33–9 Brandon Vera TKO (punches) UFC 164 August 31, 2013 3 1:54 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Rothwell suspended after testing positive for elevated testosterone levels.
Loss 32–9 Gabriel Gonzaga Submission (guillotine choke) UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Bisping January 19, 2013 2 1:01 São Paulo, Brazil
Win 32–8 Brendan Schaub KO (punches) UFC 145 April 21, 2012 1 1:10 Atlanta, Georgia, United States Knockout of the Night.
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 (submission to elbows) Adrenaline MMA 2: Miletich vs. Denny December 11, 2008 1 3:30 Moline, Illinois, United States
Loss 29–6 Andrei Arlovski KO (punches) 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 Soszyński TKO (punches) 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 (head kick) IFL: Championship final December 29, 2006 1 3:16 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win 23–5 Wojtek Kaszowski Submission (americana) 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 Soszyński TKO (punches) IFL: Legends Championship 2006 April 29, 2006 1 3:59 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 20–5 Dan Bobish KO (knee) GFC: Team Gracie vs Team Hammer House March 3, 2006 1 4:20 Columbus, Ohio, United States
Win 19–5 Joey Smith TKO (submission to punches) ISCF: Gladiators X February 24, 2006 1 N/A Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Win 18–5 Don Richard TKO (punches) KOTC: Conquest December 3, 2005 1 3:32 Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Win 17–5 Allan Weickert TKO (punches) GFS: Fight Nite in the Flats September 17, 2005 1 3:45 Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Loss 16–5 Dan Christison Submission (kimura) Euphoria: USA vs World February 26, 2005 3 0:57 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 16–4 Jonathan Wiezorek TKO (punches) Euphoria: Road to the Titles October 15, 2004 1 1:09 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 15–4 Matt Bear TKO (submission to punches) Ultimate Throwdown July 16, 2004 1 2:57 Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Loss 14–4 Carlos Barreto KO (head kick) Heat FC 1: Genesis July 31, 2003 1 N/A Natal, Brazil
Win 14–3 Royce Louck TKO (doctor stoppage) Freestyle Combat Challenge 11 June 28, 2003 1 N/A Racine, Wisconsin, United States
Loss 13–3 Ibragim Magomedov TKO (retirement) M-1 MFC: Russia vs. the World 4 November 15, 2002 1 10:00 St. Petersburg, Russia Scheduled for one 10-minute round.
Win 13–2 Travis Fulton TKO (injury) Freestyle Combat Challenge 8 October 4, 2002 1 5:00 Racine, Wisconsin, United States
Win 12–2 Johnathan Ivey TKO (doctor stoppage) USMMA 2: Ring of Fury September 21, 2002 1 1:14 Lowell, Massachusetts, United States Won the USMMA Heavyweight Championship.
Loss 11–2 Mike Whitehead Decision (unanimous) SB 24: Return of the Heavyweights 2 April 27, 2002 2 5:00 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win 11–1 Kerry Schall TKO (neck injury) 2 2:10 Schall fell out of the ring.
Win 10–1 Curtis Crawford Submission (forearm choke) SB 24: Return of the Heavyweights 1 April 26, 2002 1 1:03 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win 9–1 Mike Priest TKO (injury) Freestyle Combat Challenge 7 March 23, 2002 1 N/A Racine, Wisconsin, United States
Win 8–1 Mike Radnov TKO (doctor stoppage) Extreme Challenge 46 February 16, 2002 1 5:54 Clive, Iowa, United States
Win 7–1 Kerry Schall TKO (foot injury) 1 7:29
Win 6–1 Mike Marshalleck TKO (punches) Freestyle Combat Challenge 6 January 5, 2002 1 0:38 Racine, Wisconsin, United States
Win 5–1 Steve Hutson Submission (arm-triangle choke) SC 8: Fight Night November 10, 2001 1 3:35 LaSalle, Illinois, United States
Loss 4–1 Tim Sylvia Decision (unanimous) Extreme Challenge 42 August 24, 2001 3 5:00 Davenport, Iowa, United States
Win 4–0 Billy Herrington TKO (submission to knees) Iowa Challenge 2 August 11, 2001 1 1:07 Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Win 3–0 Darren Block KO (punch) Dangerzone: Auburn April 28, 2001 1 0:16 Auburn, Indiana, United States
Win 2–0 Anthony Ferguson TKO (referee stoppage) 1 1:00
Win 1–0 Rob Shinkle TKO (corner stoppage) Freestyle Combat Challenge 3 January 6, 2001 1 0:21 Racine, Wisconsin, United States

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Kickboxing record (incomplete)

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Kickboxing record
3 wins, 0 losses
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
2005-10-21 Win United States Justice Smith ISCF: Colosseum Returns Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA DQ (low blows) 1 N/A
2005-01-23 Win Japan Nobu Hayashi Shootboxing 2005: Ground Zero Fukuoka Fukuoka, Japan Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

Bare knuckle boxing record

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Professional record breakdown
3 matches 3 wins 0 losses
By knockout 3 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 3–0 Todd Duffee TKO (injury) BKFC: Knucklemania IV April 27, 2024 1 0:43 Los Angeles, California, United States
Win 2–0 Josh Copeland TKO (corner stoppage) BKFC 41 April 29, 2023 3 2:00 Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Win 1–0 Bobo O'Bannon KO (punch) BKFC 30 October 1, 2022 1 0:19 Monroe, Louisiana, United States KO of the Night.

References

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  1. ^ "Ben Rothwell UFC Profile". UFC.com. September 14, 2018. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
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  6. ^ UFC 104 Results and Live Play-by-Play. Sherdog.com (October 25, 2009). Retrieved on January 3, 2014.
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