Best fights of Ben Rothwell
Over 21 years as a professional, Ben Rothwell has compiled a 39-14 (35) record, including one title fight. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Ben Rothwell KOs Alistair Overeem
On September 5, 2014 Ben Rothwell faced Alistair Overeem in a heavyweight bout. Rothwell was 32 years old with a record of 33-9, and Overeem was 34 with a record of 37-13. Both Rothwell and Overeem were coming off a win. Rothwell stopped Alistair Overeem via TKO in the 1st round.
2. Ben Rothwell submits Josh Barnett
On January 30, 2016 Ben Rothwell faced Josh Barnett in a heavyweight bout. Rothwell was 34 years old with a record of 35-9, and Barnett was 38 with a record of 34-7. Rothwell was on a 3-fight winning streak and Barnett was coming off a win. Rothwell submitted Josh Barnett via guillotine choke in the 2nd round.
3. Ben Rothwell defeats Ricco Rodriguez
On September 20, 2007 Ben Rothwell faced Ricco Rodriguez in a heavyweight bout. Rothwell was 25 years old with a record of 28-5, and Rodriguez was 30 with a record of 27-6. Rothwell was on a 12-fight winning streak and Rodriguez was on a 5-fight winning streak. Rothwell won via unanimous decision.
4. Ben Rothwell submits Travis Fulton in their 2nd fight
On May 19, 2007 Ben Rothwell faced Travis Fulton in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Rothwell was 25 years old with a record of 26-5, and Fulton was 29 with a record of 205-43-10. Rothwell was on a 10-fight winning streak and Fulton was on a 40-fight winning streak. Rothwell submitted Travis Fulton via kimura in the 2nd round.
5. Ben Rothwell submits Matt Mitrione
On June 6, 2015 Ben Rothwell faced Matt Mitrione in a heavyweight bout. Rothwell was 33 years old with a record of 34-9, and Mitrione was 36 with a record of 9-3. Rothwell was on a 2-fight winning streak and Mitrione was on a 3-fight winning streak. Rothwell submitted Matt Mitrione via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
6. Ben Rothwell defeats Gilbert Yvel
On June 12, 2010 Ben Rothwell faced Gilbert Yvel in a heavyweight bout. Rothwell was 28 years old with a record of 30-7, and Yvel was 33 with a record of 36-14-1. Both Rothwell and Yvel were coming off a loss. Rothwell won via unanimous decision.
7. Ben Rothwell KOs Stefan Struve
On December 7, 2019 Ben Rothwell faced Stefan Struve in a heavyweight bout. Rothwell was 38 years old with a record of 36-12, and Struve was 31 with a record of 29-11. Rothwell was on a 3-fight losing streak, while Struve was coming off a win. Rothwell stopped Stefan Struve via TKO in the 2nd round.
8. Ben Rothwell KOs Johnathan Ivey
On September 21, 2002 Ben Rothwell fought Johnathan Ivey for the vacant USMMA heavyweight title. Rothwell was 20 years old with a record of 11-2, and Ivey was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rothwell was coming off a loss. Rothwell stopped Johnathan Ivey via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
9. Ben Rothwell loses to Andrei Arlovski via KO
On July 19, 2008 Ben Rothwell faced Andrei Arlovski in a heavyweight bout. Rothwell was 26 years old with a record of 29-5, and Arlovski was 29 with a record of 13-5. Rothwell was on a 13-fight winning streak and Arlovski was on a 3-fight winning streak. Arlovski stopped Rothwell via KO in the 3rd round.
10. Ben Rothwell loses to Junior dos Santos via unanimous decision
On April 10, 2016 Ben Rothwell faced Junior dos Santos in a heavyweight bout. Rothwell was 34 years old with a record of 36-9, and Santos was 32 with a record of 17-4. Rothwell was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Santos was coming off a loss. Rothwell lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Santos.