56 Facts About Ben Rothwell

Ben Rothwell was born on October 17,1981 and is an American mixed martial artist who competes as a Heavyweight.

Ben Rothwell has had one-fight stints in Affliction, M-1 Global, and King of the Cage.

Ben Rothwell was an active child but suffered a bout with spinal meningitis when he was six years old.

Ben Rothwell was in a coma and temporarily blind, while the disease made him almost obese.

The young Ben Rothwell, who struggled with his weight and identity in his adolescent years, was troubled growing up and was often involved in fighting and violence at Westosha Central High School.

The event changed Ben Rothwell's life, causing him to feel as though he has a purpose to complete.

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

Ben 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.

Ben Rothwell then won his next three fights, all under two minutes into the first round and all with strikes.

Ben Rothwell then faced future two-time UFC Heavyweight Champion and fellow Miletich Fighting Systems fighter, Tim Sylvia.

Ben Rothwell was handed his first career loss in a decision.

Ben Rothwell's 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, Ben Rothwell secured a kimura, causing Fulton to submit.

Ben Rothwell then met Krzysztof Soszynski in a rematch of his IFL debut.

Ben Rothwell won via TKO, only 13 seconds into the bout.

Ben Rothwell's last fight in the IFL came against former UFC Heavyweight Champion, Ricco Rodriguez in the team finals.

Ben 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 Ben Rothwell seemed to be getting to his feet as Steve Mazzagatti stopped the fight.

Ben Rothwell was visibly upset with Mazzagatti's decision to stop the fight.

Ben Rothwell was expected to face Mirko Filipovic on February 21,2010, at UFC 110.

However, Ben Rothwell had to withdraw from the event, just days prior, due to an illness and was replaced by Anthony Perosh.

Ben Rothwell then fought Gilbert Yvel on June 15,2010, at UFC 115 where he won by unanimous decision.

Ben Rothwell tore his ACL during his first takedown attempt, which required post-fight surgery.

Ben Rothwell suffered a deviated septum from a head kick during the first round.

Ben Rothwell then faced Brendan Schaub on April 21,2012, at UFC 145.

Ben Rothwell won the fight via knockout in round one.

Ben Rothwell earned Knockout of the Night honors for his performance.

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

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

Ben Rothwell faced Brandon Vera at UFC 164 on August 31,2013.

Ben Rothwell won the fight via TKO by punches in round three.

Subsequent to the bout, Ben Rothwell tested positive for elevated testosterone levels.

Ben Rothwell was briefly linked to a bout with Ruslan Magomedov for on August 30,2014, at UFC 177.

Ben Rothwell faced Matt Mitrione on June 6,2015, at UFC Fight Night 68.

Ben Rothwell won the fight via submission in the first round, the first submission win of his UFC career.

Ben Rothwell was expected to face Stipe Miocic on October 24,2015, at UFC Fight Night 76.

Subsequently, Ben Rothwell was removed from the card the following day after the promotion deemed that a suitable opponent could not be arranged on short notice.

Ben Rothwell next faced Josh Barnett on January 30,2016, at UFC on Fox 18.

Ben Rothwell 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.

Ben Rothwell faced Junior dos Santos on April 10,2016, at UFC Fight Night 86.

Ben Rothwell was expected to face Fabricio Werdum on September 10,2016, at UFC 203.

However, the bout was canceled due to Ben Rothwell failing a drug test.

Ben Rothwell faced Stefan Struve on December 7,2019, at UFC on ESPN 7.

Ben Rothwell won the fight via technical knockout in round two.

The finish was controversial as Ben Rothwell had accidentally hit Struve in the groin twice and was docked one point for these infractions in the second round.

Ben Rothwell was scheduled to face Gian Villante on April 18,2020, at UFC 249.

However, the event and Ben Rothwell's scheduled bout against Villante was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ben Rothwell faced Ovince Saint Preux at UFC Fight Night: Smith vs Teixeira on May 13,2020.

Ben Rothwell faced Marcin Tybura on October 11,2020 at UFC Fight Night 179.

Ben Rothwell was scheduled to face Philipe Lins on March 13,2021, at UFC Fight Night 187.

Ben Rothwell won the fight via guillotine choke submission in the second round.

Ben Rothwell faced Marcos Rogerio de Lima on November 13,2021, at UFC Fight Night 197.

Ben Rothwell was scheduled to face Alexander Gustafsson on May 21,2022 at UFC Fight Night 206.

Ben Rothwell attended Waukesha County Technical College where he earned a technical degree in collision repair.

Ben 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.

Ben Rothwell is the head coach for an MMA competition team of 30 amateur and professional MMA fighters.