Tag: Ben Rothwell

Former UFC Fighter Ben Rothwell Inks Deal With Bare-Knuckle Boxing Promotion BKFC

Heavyweight veteran Ben Rothwell is the latest name to join bare-knuckle boxing promotion BKFC. Rothwell, 40, announced his signing with BKFC during an interview on "Ariel Helwani's MMA Hour" on Monday. The signing comes just a few weeks after Rothwell abruptly departed the UFC roster, ending a 17-fight run with the promotion over more than … Continue reading Former UFC Fighter Ben Rothwell Inks Deal With Bare-Knuckle Boxing Promotion BKFC →

Ben Rothwell Released By UFC, Out of Upcoming Fight

Heavyweight veteran Ben Rothwell has been released from the UFC roster and pulled from his upcoming bout against Alexander Gustafsson. Rothwell's departure from the UFC roster was first reported by Damon Martin of MMA Fighting on Thursday. Rothwell was previously booked to appear at UFC's May 21st card against Gustafsson. It's not known at the … Continue reading Ben Rothwell Released By UFC, Out of Upcoming Fight →

Holly Holm vs. Ketlen Vieira Targeted To Headline May 21st UFC Card, Gustafsson vs. Rothwell Confirmed As Well

Two big fights have recently been reported for UFC's May 21st "Fight Night" card. These matchups join a show that doesn't have a confirmed location at the moment. Bantamweights Holm, Vieira Expected Headline May Card Former UFC Bantamweight Champion Holly Holm and Ketlen Vieira are being targeted for the main event of UFC's May 21st … Continue reading Holly Holm vs. Ketlen Vieira Targeted To Headline May 21st UFC Card, Gustafsson vs. Rothwell Confirmed As Well →

UFC on ESPN+ 55: Holloway vs. Rodriguez Live Coverage

Former UFC Featherweight Champion Max Holloway is set to face the returning Yair Rodriguez in a five-round battle on Saturday night. Their bout headlines an 11-fight UFC "Fight Night" card that is set to go down at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Follow along throughout the evening for updates. Click here for … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 55: Holloway vs. Rodriguez Live Coverage →

UFC on ESPN+ 55: Holloway vs. Rodriguez Preview

Former UFC Featherweight Champion Max Holloway will attempt to continue his campaign towards another title fight Saturday when facing fellow ranked fighter Yair Rodriguez in a five-round main event bout. Their fight headlines a "Fight Night" card that will take place from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Here's a preview of the … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 55: Holloway vs. Rodriguez Preview →

UFC Veterans Ben Rothwell and Marcos Rogerio de Lima Paired For November 13th Card

Heavyweights Ben Rothwell and Marcos Rogerio de Lima are expected to meet at UFC's November 13th event, per a report from Steven Marrocco and Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting. The fight joins a card that does not have a confirmed location at the moment. Rothwell, a UFC veteran of over a decade, will be hunting … Continue reading UFC Veterans Ben Rothwell and Marcos Rogerio de Lima Paired For November 13th Card →

UFC on ESPN+ 46: Font vs. Garbrandt Live Coverage

Former UFC Bantamweight Champion Cody Garbrandt will make his return to action in the main event of Saturday's card, fighting Rob Font in a five-round fight. The bout headlines a UFC "Fight Night" event from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Follow along throughout the evening for live updates. A full preview of … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 46: Font vs. Garbrandt Live Coverage →

Heavyweight Veteran Chris Barnett To Make UFC Debut Against Ben Rothwell At May 22nd Card

Experienced heavyweight fighter Chris Barnett will make his UFC debut later this month, fighting Ben Rothwell on a May 22nd "Fight Night" card. The matchup was first reported by David Van Auken of Fight Bananas. The fight joins a card that is expected to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. … Continue reading Heavyweight Veteran Chris Barnett To Make UFC Debut Against Ben Rothwell At May 22nd Card →

May 8th UFC ‘Fight Night’ Loses Two Bouts Following Weigh-Ins

UFC's May 8th "Fight Night" card has dropped two bouts following their weigh-ins on Saturday. The cancelled fights bring Saturday's card down to 10 fights in total. The UFC event is set to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The top fight for the card, a flyweight matchup between Michelle … Continue reading May 8th UFC ‘Fight Night’ Loses Two Bouts Following Weigh-Ins →