- published: 02 Mar 2016
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Ben Rothwell (born October 17, 1981) is an American mixed martial artist who competes as a heavyweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Ben has since opened his own gym with Thiago Veiga called Rothwell MMA/LCCT BJJ.
Rothwell began fighting in 1999 at the age of 17. He has trained 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. Rothwell also holds a 3–0 record in professional kickboxing, which includes a win over Nobu Hayashi in Shootboxing.
On April 29, 2006 Rothwell made his IFL debut against Krzysztof Soszynski, winning by TKO in the first round.
After racking up 4 more consecutive IFL wins he fought future The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights winner and IFL champion Roy Nelson, winning via split decision.
His next fight would be a rematch from almost 5 years earlier against Travis Fulton, owner of 195 career MMA victories. 3 minutes into the second round Rothwell secured a kimura causing Fulton to tap.
Actors: Lyoto Machida (actor), Cain Velasquez (actor), Joe Stevenson (actor), Spencer Fisher (actor), Maurício Shogun (actor), Gleison Tibau (actor), Anthony Johnson (actor), Josh Neer (actor), Ben Rothwell (actor), Yoshiyuki Yoshida (actor),
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