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Ben Rothwell (born October 17, 1981) is an American professional 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.[1]
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.
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 also holds a 3–0 record in professional kickboxing.
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[2] due to strikes.
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. Rothwell is now expected to fight Gilbert Yvel at UFC 115.[4]
Personal life[]
Ben is married to Jen DeBoer and has a daughter, Alexis.[5]
Mixed martial arts record[]
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 42 | 30 wins | 7 losses |
| By knockout | 17 | 4 |
| By submission | 11 | 1 |
| By decision | 2 | 2 |
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 30-7 |  Cain Velasquez
|
TKO (Punches) | UFC 104: Machida vs. Shogun | October 24, 2009 | 2 | 0:58 | Los Angeles, California, United States | UFC debut |
| 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 (Uppercut) | 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 | 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) | UT – Ultimate Throwdown | July 16, 2004 | N/A | Iowa, United States | ||
| Loss | 14–4 |  Carlos Barreto
|
KO | Heat FC 1 – Genesis | July 31, 2003 | N/A | Natal, Brazil | ||
| Win | 14–3 | Royce Louck
|
TKO (Cut) | FCC 11 – Freestyle Combat Challenge 11 | June 28, 2003 | 1 | Wisconsin, United States | ||
| Loss | 13–3 |  Ibragim Magomedov
|
TKO | M-1 MFC – Russia vs the World 4 | November 15, 2002 | 1 | 10:00 | St. Petersburg, Russia | |
| Win | 13–2 | Travis Fulton
|
Submission (Injury) | FCC 8 – 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 | FCC 7 – Freestyle Combat Challenge 7 | March 23, 2002 | 1 | Wisconsin, United States | ||
| Win | 8–1 | Mike Radnov
|
TKO (Cut) | EC 46 – Extreme Challenge 46 | February 16, 2002 | 1 | 5:54 | Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 7–1 | Kerry Schall
|
Submission (Broken Foot) | EC 46 – Extreme Challenge 46 | February 16, 2002 | 1 | 7:29 | Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 6–1 | Mike Marshalleck
|
TKO | FCC 6 – Freestyle Combat Challenge 6 | January 5, 2002 | 1 | 0:38 | Wisconsin, United States | |
| Win | 5–1 | Steve Hutson
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Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) | SC 8 – Fight Night | November 10, 2001 | 1 | 3:35 | Illinois, United States | |
| Loss | 4–1 | Tim Sylvia
|
Decision | EC 42 – Extreme Challenge 42 | August 24, 2001 | 3 | 5:00 | Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Bill Billington
|
Submission (Knees) | IC 2 – 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) | FCC 3 – Freestyle Combat Challenge 3 | January 6, 2001 | 1 | 0:21 |
References[]
- ↑ Sherdog Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings
- ↑ Cain Velasquez vs. Ben Rothwell: UFC 104 results
- ↑ Template:Cite news
- ↑ http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=78621
- ↑ 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.
External links[]
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