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Ben Rothwell

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Ben Rothwell

Ben Rothwell (born October 17, 1981) is an American mixed martial artist and bare-knuckle boxer who competes as a Heavyweight and is the current BKFC Heavyweight World Champion. He most notably had a 17 bout stint in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and competed for the Quad Cities Silverbacks of the IFL where he held an undefeated 9–0 record before leaving the promotion due to a contract dispute. He has also had one-fight stints in Affliction, M-1 Global, and King of the Cage. He also competed for the World Series of Fighting and Absolute Championship Berkut. Since his departure from the UFC in 2022, Rothwell has competed in the Heavyweight division of the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, where he is the current BKFC Heavyweight Champion. As of October 5th 2025, he is #3 (in BKFC this is actually the 4th ranked fighter) in the men's pound-for-pound rankings.

Infobox

Born
Ben Rothwell (1981-10-17) October 17, 1981 (age 44)Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S.
Other names
Big Ben, King of Kenosha
Height
6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight
265 lb (120 kg; 18 st 13 lb)
Division
Heavyweight
Reach
mw- 78 1⁄2 in (199 cm)
Fighting out of
Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S.
Team
Rothwell MMAMiletich Fighting Systems (2004–2009)Roufusport (2004–2010)
Rank
Black Belt MFS Miletich Fighting Systems.Black Belt Roufus Sports.Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active
2001–present (MMA)
Total
53
Wins
39
Losses
14
By knockout
5
By submission
2
By decision
7

Tables

Professional record breakdown · Mixed martial arts record
By knockout
By knockout
53 matches
By knockout
39 wins
28
14 losses
5
By submission
By submission
53 matches
By submission
39 wins
7
14 losses
2
By decision
By decision
53 matches
By decision
39 wins
4
14 losses
7
53 matches
39 wins
14 losses
By knockout
28
5
By submission
7
2
By decision
4
7
· Mixed martial arts record
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
39–14
Opponent
Marcos Rogério de Lima
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Rodríguez
Date
November 13, 2021
Round
1
Time
0:32
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
39–13
Opponent
Chris Barnett
Method
Submission (guillotine choke)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Garbrandt
Date
May 22, 2021
Round
2
Time
2:07
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
38–13
Opponent
Marcin Tybura
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. Sandhagen
Date
October 11, 2020
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
38–12
Opponent
Ovince Saint Preux
Method
Decision (split)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira
Date
May 13, 2020
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
37–12
Opponent
Stefan Struve
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Rozenstruik
Date
December 7, 2019
Round
2
Time
4:57
Location
Washington, D.C., United States
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
36–12
Opponent
Andrei Arlovski
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC on ESPN: dos Anjos vs. Edwards
Date
July 20, 2019
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
36–11
Opponent
Blagoy Ivanov
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. dos Santos
Date
March 9, 2019
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
36–10
Opponent
Junior dos Santos
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Rothwell vs. dos Santos
Date
April 10, 2016
Round
5
Time
5:00
Location
Zagreb, Croatia
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
36–9
Opponent
Josh Barnett
Method
Submission (guillotine choke)
Event
UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Bader
Date
January 30, 2016
Round
2
Time
3:48
Location
Newark, New Jersey, United States
Notes
Performance of the Night. Submission of the Year.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
35–9
Opponent
Matt Mitrione
Method
Submission (guillotine choke)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Boetsch vs. Henderson
Date
June 6, 2015
Round
1
Time
1:54
Location
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
34–9
Opponent
Alistair Overeem
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs. Mousasi
Date
September 5, 2014
Round
1
Time
2:19
Location
Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States
Notes
Performance of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
33–9
Opponent
Brandon Vera
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
UFC 164
Date
August 31, 2013
Round
3
Time
1:54
Location
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Notes
Rothwell suspended after testing positive for elevated testosterone levels.
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
32–9
Opponent
Gabriel Gonzaga
Method
Submission (guillotine choke)
Event
UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Bisping
Date
January 19, 2013
Round
2
Time
1:01
Location
São Paulo, Brazil
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
32–8
Opponent
Brendan Schaub
Method
KO (punches)
Event
UFC 145
Date
April 21, 2012
Round
1
Time
1:10
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Notes
Knockout of the Night.
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
31–8
Opponent
Mark Hunt
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 135
Date
September 24, 2011
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Denver, Colorado, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
31–7
Opponent
Gilbert Yvel
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 115
Date
June 12, 2010
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
30–7
Opponent
Cain Velasquez
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
UFC 104
Date
October 24, 2009
Round
2
Time
0:58
Location
Los Angeles, California, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
30–6
Opponent
Chris Guillen
Method
TKO (submission to elbows)
Event
Adrenaline MMA 2: Miletich vs. Denny
Date
December 11, 2008
Round
1
Time
3:30
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
29–6
Opponent
Andrei Arlovski
Method
KO (punches)
Event
Affliction: Banned
Date
July 19, 2008
Round
3
Time
1:13
Location
Anaheim, California, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
29–5
Opponent
Ricco Rodriguez
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
IFL: 2007 Team Championship final
Date
September 20, 2007
Round
3
Time
4:00
Location
Hollywood, Florida, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
28–5
Opponent
Krzysztof Soszyński
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
IFL: 2007 semifinals
Date
August 2, 2007
Round
1
Time
0:13
Location
East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
27–5
Opponent
Travis Fulton
Method
Submission (kimura)
Event
IFL: Chicago
Date
May 19, 2007
Round
2
Time
3:11
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
26–5
Opponent
Roy Nelson
Method
Decision (split)
Event
IFL: Moline
Date
April 7, 2007
Round
3
Time
4:00
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
25–5
Opponent
Matt Thompson
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
IFL: Houston
Date
February 2, 2007
Round
2
Time
1:47
Location
Houston, Texas, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
24–5
Opponent
Devin Cole
Method
KO (head kick)
Event
IFL: Championship final
Date
December 29, 2006
Round
1
Time
3:16
Location
Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
23–5
Opponent
Wojtek Kaszowski
Method
Submission (americana)
Event
IFL: World Championship semifinals
Date
November 2, 2006
Round
1
Time
3:14
Location
Portland, Oregon, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
22–5
Opponent
Bryan Vetell
Method
KO (punch)
Event
IFL: Gracie vs. Miletich
Date
September 23, 2006
Round
1
Time
3:17
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
21–5
Opponent
Krzysztof Soszyński
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
IFL: Legends Championship 2006
Date
April 29, 2006
Round
1
Time
3:59
Location
Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
20–5
Opponent
Dan Bobish
Method
KO (knee)
Event
GFC: Team Gracie vs Team Hammer House
Date
March 3, 2006
Round
1
Time
4:20
Location
Columbus, Ohio, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
19–5
Opponent
Joey Smith
Method
TKO (submission to punches)
Event
ISCF: Gladiators X
Date
February 24, 2006
Round
1
Time
N/A
Location
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
18–5
Opponent
Don Richard
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
KOTC: Conquest
Date
December 3, 2005
Round
1
Time
3:32
Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
17–5
Opponent
Allan Weickert
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
GFS: Fight Nite in the Flats
Date
September 17, 2005
Round
1
Time
3:45
Location
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
16–5
Opponent
Dan Christison
Method
Submission (kimura)
Event
Euphoria: USA vs World
Date
February 26, 2005
Round
3
Time
0:57
Location
Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
16–4
Opponent
Jonathan Wiezorek
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
Euphoria: Road to the Titles
Date
October 15, 2004
Round
1
Time
1:09
Location
Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
15–4
Opponent
Matt Bear
Method
TKO (submission to punches)
Event
Ultimate Throwdown
Date
July 16, 2004
Round
1
Time
2:57
Location
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
14–4
Opponent
Carlos Barreto
Method
KO (head kick)
Event
Heat FC 1: Genesis
Date
July 31, 2003
Round
1
Time
N/A
Location
Natal, Brazil
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
14–3
Opponent
Royce Louck
Method
TKO (doctor stoppage)
Event
Freestyle Combat Challenge 11
Date
June 28, 2003
Round
1
Time
N/A
Location
Racine, Wisconsin, United States
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
13–3
Opponent
Ibragim Magomedov
Method
TKO (retirement)
Event
M-1 MFC: Russia vs. the World 4
Date
November 15, 2002
Round
1
Time
10:00
Location
St. Petersburg, Russia
Notes
Scheduled for one 10-minute round.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
13–2
Opponent
Travis Fulton
Method
TKO (injury)
Event
Freestyle Combat Challenge 8
Date
October 4, 2002
Round
1
Time
5:00
Location
Racine, Wisconsin, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
12–2
Opponent
Johnathan Ivey
Method
TKO (doctor stoppage)
Event
USMMA 2: Ring of Fury
Date
September 21, 2002
Round
1
Time
1:14
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States
Notes
Won the USMMA Heavyweight Championship.
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
11–2
Opponent
Mike Whitehead
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
SB 24: Return of the Heavyweights 2
Date
April 27, 2002
Round
2
Time
5:00
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
11–1
Opponent
Kerry Schall
Method
TKO (neck injury)
Event
2
Date
2:10
Round
Schall fell out of the ring.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
10–1
Opponent
Curtis Crawford
Method
Submission (forearm choke)
Event
SB 24: Return of the Heavyweights 1
Date
April 26, 2002
Round
1
Time
1:03
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
9–1
Opponent
Mike Priest
Method
TKO (injury)
Event
Freestyle Combat Challenge 7
Date
March 23, 2002
Round
1
Time
N/A
Location
Racine, Wisconsin, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
8–1
Opponent
Mike Radnov
Method
TKO (doctor stoppage)
Event
Extreme Challenge 46
Date
February 16, 2002
Round
1
Time
5:54
Location
Clive, Iowa, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
7–1
Opponent
Kerry Schall
Method
TKO (foot injury)
Event
1
Date
7:29
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
6–1
Opponent
Mike Marshalleck
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
Freestyle Combat Challenge 6
Date
January 5, 2002
Round
1
Time
0:38
Location
Racine, Wisconsin, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
5–1
Opponent
Steve Hutson
Method
Submission (arm-triangle choke)
Event
SC 8: Fight Night
Date
November 10, 2001
Round
1
Time
3:35
Location
LaSalle, Illinois, United States
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
4–1
Opponent
Tim Sylvia
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
Extreme Challenge 42
Date
August 24, 2001
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
4–0
Opponent
Billy Herrington
Method
TKO (submission to knees)
Event
Iowa Challenge 2
Date
August 11, 2001
Round
1
Time
1:07
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
3–0
Opponent
Darren Block
Method
KO (punch)
Event
Dangerzone: Auburn
Date
April 28, 2001
Round
1
Time
0:16
Location
Auburn, Indiana, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
2–0
Opponent
Anthony Ferguson
Method
TKO (referee stoppage)
Event
1
Date
1:00
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
1–0
Opponent
Rob Shinkle
Method
TKO (corner stoppage)
Event
Freestyle Combat Challenge 3
Date
January 6, 2001
Round
1
Time
0:21
Location
Racine, Wisconsin, United States
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Loss
39–14
Marcos Rogério de Lima
TKO (punches)
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Rodríguez
November 13, 2021
1
0:32
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
39–13
Chris Barnett
Submission (guillotine choke)
UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Garbrandt
May 22, 2021
2
2:07
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss
38–13
Marcin Tybura
Decision (unanimous)
UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. Sandhagen
October 11, 2020
3
5:00
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win
38–12
Ovince Saint Preux
Decision (split)
UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira
May 13, 2020
3
5:00
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Win
37–12
Stefan Struve
TKO (punches)
UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Rozenstruik
December 7, 2019
2
4:57
Washington, D.C., United States
Loss
36–12
Andrei Arlovski
Decision (unanimous)
UFC on ESPN: dos Anjos vs. Edwards
July 20, 2019
3
5:00
San Antonio, Texas, United States
Loss
36–11
Blagoy Ivanov
Decision (unanimous)
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. dos Santos
March 9, 2019
3
5:00
Wichita, Kansas, United States
Loss
36–10
Junior dos Santos
Decision (unanimous)
UFC Fight Night: Rothwell vs. dos Santos
April 10, 2016
5
5:00
Zagreb, Croatia
Win
36–9
Josh Barnett
Submission (guillotine choke)
UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Bader
January 30, 2016
2
3:48
Newark, New Jersey, United States
Performance of the Night. Submission of the Year.
Win
35–9
Matt Mitrione
Submission (guillotine choke)
UFC Fight Night: Boetsch vs. Henderson
June 6, 2015
1
1:54
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Win
34–9
Alistair Overeem
TKO (punches)
UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs. Mousasi
September 5, 2014
1
2:19
Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States
Performance of the Night.
Win
33–9
Brandon Vera
TKO (punches)
UFC 164
August 31, 2013
3
1:54
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Rothwell suspended after testing positive for elevated testosterone levels.
Loss
32–9
Gabriel Gonzaga
Submission (guillotine choke)
UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Bisping
January 19, 2013
2
1:01
São Paulo, Brazil
Win
32–8
Brendan Schaub
KO (punches)
UFC 145
April 21, 2012
1
1:10
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Knockout of the Night.
Loss
31–8
Mark Hunt
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 135
September 24, 2011
3
5:00
Denver, Colorado, United States
Win
31–7
Gilbert Yvel
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 115
June 12, 2010
3
5:00
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Loss
30–7
Cain Velasquez
TKO (punches)
UFC 104
October 24, 2009
2
0:58
Los Angeles, California, United States
Win
30–6
Chris Guillen
TKO (submission to elbows)
Adrenaline MMA 2: Miletich vs. Denny
December 11, 2008
1
3:30
Moline, Illinois, United States
Loss
29–6
Andrei Arlovski
KO (punches)
Affliction: Banned
July 19, 2008
3
1:13
Anaheim, California, United States
Win
29–5
Ricco Rodriguez
Decision (unanimous)
IFL: 2007 Team Championship final
September 20, 2007
3
4:00
Hollywood, Florida, United States
Win
28–5
Krzysztof Soszyński
TKO (punches)
IFL: 2007 semifinals
August 2, 2007
1
0:13
East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
Win
27–5
Travis Fulton
Submission (kimura)
IFL: Chicago
May 19, 2007
2
3:11
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Win
26–5
Roy Nelson
Decision (split)
IFL: Moline
April 7, 2007
3
4:00
Moline, Illinois, United States
Win
25–5
Matt Thompson
TKO (punches)
IFL: Houston
February 2, 2007
2
1:47
Houston, Texas, United States
Win
24–5
Devin Cole
KO (head kick)
IFL: Championship final
December 29, 2006
1
3:16
Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win
23–5
Wojtek Kaszowski
Submission (americana)
IFL: World Championship semifinals
November 2, 2006
1
3:14
Portland, Oregon, United States
Win
22–5
Bryan Vetell
KO (punch)
IFL: Gracie vs. Miletich
September 23, 2006
1
3:17
Moline, Illinois, United States
Win
21–5
Krzysztof Soszyński
TKO (punches)
IFL: Legends Championship 2006
April 29, 2006
1
3:59
Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win
20–5
Dan Bobish
KO (knee)
GFC: Team Gracie vs Team Hammer House
March 3, 2006
1
4:20
Columbus, Ohio, United States
Win
19–5
Joey Smith
TKO (submission to punches)
ISCF: Gladiators X
February 24, 2006
1
N/A
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Win
18–5
Don Richard
TKO (punches)
KOTC: Conquest
December 3, 2005
1
3:32
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Win
17–5
Allan Weickert
TKO (punches)
GFS: Fight Nite in the Flats
September 17, 2005
1
3:45
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Loss
16–5
Dan Christison
Submission (kimura)
Euphoria: USA vs World
February 26, 2005
3
0:57
Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win
16–4
Jonathan Wiezorek
TKO (punches)
Euphoria: Road to the Titles
October 15, 2004
1
1:09
Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win
15–4
Matt Bear
TKO (submission to punches)
Ultimate Throwdown
July 16, 2004
1
2:57
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Loss
14–4
Carlos Barreto
KO (head kick)
Heat FC 1: Genesis
July 31, 2003
1
N/A
Natal, Brazil
Win
14–3
Royce Louck
TKO (doctor stoppage)
Freestyle Combat Challenge 11
June 28, 2003
1
N/A
Racine, Wisconsin, United States
Loss
13–3
Ibragim Magomedov
TKO (retirement)
M-1 MFC: Russia vs. the World 4
November 15, 2002
1
10:00
St. Petersburg, Russia
Scheduled for one 10-minute round.
Win
13–2
Travis Fulton
TKO (injury)
Freestyle Combat Challenge 8
October 4, 2002
1
5:00
Racine, Wisconsin, United States
Win
12–2
Johnathan Ivey
TKO (doctor stoppage)
USMMA 2: Ring of Fury
September 21, 2002
1
1:14
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States
Won the USMMA Heavyweight Championship.
Loss
11–2
Mike Whitehead
Decision (unanimous)
SB 24: Return of the Heavyweights 2
April 27, 2002
2
5:00
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win
11–1
Kerry Schall
TKO (neck injury)
2
2:10
Schall fell out of the ring.
Win
10–1
Curtis Crawford
Submission (forearm choke)
SB 24: Return of the Heavyweights 1
April 26, 2002
1
1:03
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win
9–1
Mike Priest
TKO (injury)
Freestyle Combat Challenge 7
March 23, 2002
1
N/A
Racine, Wisconsin, United States
Win
8–1
Mike Radnov
TKO (doctor stoppage)
Extreme Challenge 46
February 16, 2002
1
5:54
Clive, Iowa, United States
Win
7–1
Kerry Schall
TKO (foot injury)
1
7:29
Win
6–1
Mike Marshalleck
TKO (punches)
Freestyle Combat Challenge 6
January 5, 2002
1
0:38
Racine, Wisconsin, United States
Win
5–1
Steve Hutson
Submission (arm-triangle choke)
SC 8: Fight Night
November 10, 2001
1
3:35
LaSalle, Illinois, United States
Loss
4–1
Tim Sylvia
Decision (unanimous)
Extreme Challenge 42
August 24, 2001
3
5:00
Davenport, Iowa, United States
Kickboxing record · Kickboxing record (incomplete)
Date
Date
3 wins, 0 losses
Date
3 wins, 0 losses
Result
3 wins, 0 losses
Opponent
3 wins, 0 losses
Event
3 wins, 0 losses
Location
3 wins, 0 losses
Method
3 wins, 0 losses
Round
3 wins, 0 losses
Time
2005-10-21
2005-10-21
3 wins, 0 losses
2005-10-21
3 wins, 0 losses
Win
3 wins, 0 losses
Justice Smith
3 wins, 0 losses
ISCF: Colosseum Returns
3 wins, 0 losses
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
3 wins, 0 losses
DQ (low blows)
3 wins, 0 losses
1
3 wins, 0 losses
N/A
2005-01-23
2005-01-23
3 wins, 0 losses
2005-01-23
3 wins, 0 losses
Win
3 wins, 0 losses
Nobu Hayashi
3 wins, 0 losses
Shootboxing 2005: Ground Zero Fukuoka
3 wins, 0 losses
Fukuoka, Japan
3 wins, 0 losses
Decision (unanimous)
3 wins, 0 losses
3
3 wins, 0 losses
3:00
Legend: .mw- .mw- .mw- Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes
Legend: .mw- .mw- .mw- Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes
3 wins, 0 losses
Legend: .mw- .mw- .mw- Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes
3 wins, 0 losses
Date
Result
Opponent
Event
Location
Method
Round
Time
2005-10-21
Win
Justice Smith
ISCF: Colosseum Returns
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
DQ (low blows)
1
N/A
2005-01-23
Win
Nobu Hayashi
Shootboxing 2005: Ground Zero Fukuoka
Fukuoka, Japan
Decision (unanimous)
3
3:00
Legend: .mw- Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes
Professional record breakdown · Bare knuckle boxing record
By knockout
By knockout
4 matches
By knockout
4 wins
4
0 losses
0
4 matches
4 wins
0 losses
By knockout
4
0
· Bare knuckle boxing record
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
4–0
Opponent
Mick Terrill
Method
KO (punch)
Event
BKFC Knucklemania V
Date
January 25, 2025
Round
1
Time
0:36
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Notes
Won the BKFC Heavyweight Championship. Knockout of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
3–0
Opponent
Todd Duffee
Method
TKO (injury)
Event
BKFC: Knucklemania IV
Date
April 27, 2024
Round
1
Time
0:43
Location
Los Angeles, California, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
2–0
Opponent
Josh Copeland
Method
TKO (corner stoppage)
Event
BKFC 41
Date
April 29, 2023
Round
3
Time
2:00
Location
Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
1–0
Opponent
Bobo O'Bannon
Method
KO (punch)
Event
BKFC 30
Date
October 1, 2022
Round
1
Time
0:19
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States
Notes
Knockout of the Night.
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Win
4–0
Mick Terrill
KO (punch)
BKFC Knucklemania V
January 25, 2025
1
0:36
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Won the BKFC Heavyweight Championship. Knockout of the Night.
Win
3–0
Todd Duffee
TKO (injury)
BKFC: Knucklemania IV
April 27, 2024
1
0:43
Los Angeles, California, United States
Win
2–0
Josh Copeland
TKO (corner stoppage)
BKFC 41
April 29, 2023
3
2:00
Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Win
1–0
Bobo O'Bannon
KO (punch)
BKFC 30
October 1, 2022
1
0:19
Monroe, Louisiana, United States
Knockout of the Night.

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