HeavyweightNOT FIGHTING
Ben Rothwell
39-14
Age
41
Height
6'4"
Weight
265 lbs
Reach
78.5"
Avg Fight Time
08:49
Gym
RothwellMMA/LCCT Kenosha, WI
Wins By
28 KO · 7 Sub · 4 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 3R2 3R3 3
Last 5
WLWLW
Finish Rate
90%
Bonuses
—
Style
MMA
Location
Kenosha, United States
Fight History
WIN
MM
vs Matt Mitrione
UFC Fight Night: Boetsch vs Henderson· 2025-09-27
Submission
Guillotine Choke On Ground
R1 1:54
SubmissionGuillotine Choke On Ground·R1 1:54
LOSS
MR
vs Marcos Rogerio de Lima
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Rodriguez· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 0:32
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 0:32
WIN
CB
vs Chris Barnett
UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Garbrandt· 2025-09-27
Submission
Guillotine Choke From Side Control
R2 2:07
SubmissionGuillotine Choke From Side Control·R2 2:07
LOSS
MT
vs Marcin Tybura
UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. Sandhagen· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
OS
vs Ovince Saint Preux
UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
SS
vs Stefan Struve
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Rozenstruik· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head In Clinch
R2 4:57
KO/TKOPunches to Head In Clinch·R2 4:57
LOSS
AA
vs Andrei Arlovski
UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Edwards· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
BI
vs Blagoy Ivanov
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Dos Santos· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JD
vs Junior Dos Santos
UFC Fight Night: Rothwell vs Dos Santos· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
AO
vs Alistair Overeem
UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs Mousasi· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 2:19
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 2:19
WIN
BV
vs Brandon Vera
UFC 164: Henderson vs Pettis 2· 2013-08-31
KO/TKO
Punches to Head In Clinch
R3 1:54
KO/TKOPunches to Head In Clinch·R3 1:54
LOSS
GG
vs Gabriel Gonzaga
UFC on FX: Belfort vs Bisping· 2013-05-18
Submission
Guillotine Choke After Drop to Guard
R2 1:01
SubmissionGuillotine Choke After Drop to Guard·R2 1:01
WIN
BS
vs Brendan Schaub
UFC 145: Jones vs Evans· 2012-04-21
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 1:10
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:10
LOSS
MH
vs Mark Hunt
UFC 135: Jones vs Rampage· 2011-09-24
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
GY
vs Gilbert Yvel
UFC 115: Liddell vs Franklin· 2010-06-12
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
CV
vs Cain Velasquez
UFC 104: Machida vs Shogun· 2009-10-24
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R2 0:58
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R2 0:58
WIN
JB
vs Josh Barnett
UFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Bader
Submission
Guillotine Choke From Front Headlock
R2 3:48
SubmissionGuillotine Choke From Front Headlock·R2 3:48
Fighter Archetype
Muay Thai Fighter
Diverse Kickboxer
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.7/min
Grappling
0.68 TD
Defense
47%
⚖️Ben adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
9 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Uppercuts
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
78%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Leg Kicks
56%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Counters
56%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
44%
Jabs
33%
⭐Other
Damage Events
44%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
2× detected
Clinch → Takedown
2× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Uppercuts (78%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Mixed arsenal: Primary technique (Uppercuts) and secondary (Leg Kicks) complement each other well.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (134%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 278% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
4
57% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
3
43% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#12
50% of KOs
Punches to Head In Clinch
#22
50% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (3 techniques, 3 total finishes)
From Side Control
Guillotine Choke From Side Control
#21
33% of subs
Standing/Scramble
Guillotine Choke From Front Headlock
#11
33% of subs
Guillotine Choke On Ground
#31
33% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 57% KO/TKO, 43% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (2x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔒 Submission arsenal: 3 different submission techniques. Led by Guillotine Choke From Front Headlock (1x). Versatile ground finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Threat across all ranges. Can finish standing or on ground - all-around dangerous.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (15/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 90% of wins end in finish (28 KO + 7 subs).Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
43%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
47%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
37% acc79%
Clinch
68% acc13%
Ground
66% acc9%
Striking Differential-0.92/min
3.71 landed/min4.63 absorbed/min
3.71
Landed/Min
4.63
Absorbed/Min
0.61
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed817
Sig. Strikes Attempted1919
Key Insights
Ben is a distance-first striker, with 76% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 72% targeting the head.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 79% of output at range with 37% accuracy.
Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Elite KD exchange: deals 4.0x more knockdowns than absorbed.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
34%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
70%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
24%
Landed
7
Defended
22
Total
29
0.68
TD / 15min
0.41
Sub / 15min
7
TD Landed
29
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
18
Landed
56
Attempted
32%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
6 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
50%
R2
33%
R3
17%
Key Insights
Solid TD defense at 70%.
7 career submission wins.
Lower TD accuracy (34%).
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
1,362
1.11
Ratio
Absorbed
1,222
Chin Rating
EliteKD Exchange
8/2
KD Recovery
100%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
26.2
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.2
Standing %
84%
R3 vs R1 Output
102%
Key Insights
🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🔄 Excellent recovery - 100% win rate after being dropped.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (26.2) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 17 fights
R1 Control
0:40
R2 Control
0:50
R3 Control
1:16
R1 to Final
+24%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+2.4pp
Body
-4.1pp
Leg
+1.7pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-0.7pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Championship Rounds
Based on 1 five-round fight
Rounds 1-3 Avg
17.2
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
14.5
sig strikes / round
Output Change
85%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Slight Fade
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2948
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights