Ben Rothwell News
REPLAY! Ben Rothwell submits Josh Barnett with 'go go choke'
bjpenndotcom - January 30, 2016
In the co-main event of UFC on FOX 18 Ben Rothwell cemented his place in the top of the UFC’s heavyweight division as he submitted grappling wizard Josh Barnett.
UFC on FOX 18 Results: Ben Rothwell submits Josh Barnett in round 2
Chris Taylor - January 30, 2016
The UFC on FOX 18 co-main event featured a clash between hard-hitting heavyweights Josh Barnett (34- 8 MMA) and Ben Rothwell (36-9 MMA). Round one begins and Rothwell opens up with punches. Good body kick lands for “Big Ben”. Big right hand scores for Barnett. Josh is pawing with the jab. He’s finding a home for it. Rothwell responds with a leg kick. Barnett replies with one of his own. Good jab to the body by Josh. Ben answers with a leg kick. Another good jab lands for Barnett. Big shot from Rothwell. Nice jab by Josh. Rothwell is bleeding. More jabs from Barnett. They clinch against the fence and then break. Nice left hand from Barnett. Ben smiles at him. Good combo lands for Ben. Nice elbow inside from Josh followed by a jab. Good straight left from Barnett. He tries a front kick but misses. The horn sounds to end round one.
WATCH! UFC on FOX 18 'Before the Bell' with Frank Trigg
bjpenndotcom - January 30, 2016
Ahead of tonight’s UFC on FOX 18 fight card in New Jersey, UFC Hall of Famer Frank Trigg broke down the event along with Nick Kalikas.