Rumored Ben Rothwell is back, faces Blagoy Ivanov on March

[ReadWrite]

I don't mind his cringe. He's a character. He reminds me of Keith Jardine, a bit odd, but not too bad. Interesting, unpredictable.

However, he's only had one notable UFC win, Overeem, and that wasn't a particularly impressive win. Unless you count old and almost-retired Barnett, 39 at the time.

At 37 and two years of ring rust, who knows what he's got left. Blagoy should be a very winnable fight for him if he's as he was. I was not impressed with Blagoy last time. OK, but not great.

 

[Substance Abuse]

By getting fucked you mean he cheated right?

It’s funny how only Jon cheats and everyone else got fucked by USADA.....

If Jon was/is innocent, then everyone else was fucked. I don't trust those money grubbing hacks! Lol

 

[Pakman]

If Jon was/is innocent, then everyone else was fucked. I don't trust those money grubbing hacks! Lol

But in your eyes, Jon cheated. So if he cheated, then Rothwell also cheated....

This is what is wrong with the whole JJ thing. None of you guys are even remotely close to being “fair” or impartial. But you guys want USADA to be that way....seems...a bit off.

 

[BigBadKraken]

 

[LiveFreeorDie]

Harsh thread for a guy who subbed Barnett.

 

[tenniswhiz]

Can you elaborate pls?

1. It's Rothwell's second bust;
2. He promised all his fans an.explanation after being caught, then went into complete silence and accepted the punishment

He may have been advised by his coach or even by legal counsel to remain silent.

Cheaters who don’t fess up and just keep their mouth shut can always return to the cage.
People who admit it, deny it, or make excuses just end up getting more unwanted attention.

 

[Substance Abuse]

But in your eyes, Jon cheated. So if he cheated, then Rothwell also cheated....

This is what is wrong with the whole JJ thing. None of you guys are even remotely close to being “fair” or impartial. But you guys want USADA to be that way....seems...a bit off.

Of course it is. It's Suredawg my friend, lol

 

[Pakman]

Of course it is. It's Suredawg my friend, lol

True story homie. My post wasn’t about u specifically, you know I enjoy your posts, just seems so weird.

I guess I’m one of the few that honestly does not care. I don’t care who does or doesn’t juice. I understand its “against” the rules but I don’t think it should be. I watched an entire generation of fighters fight in an org that wanted you to roid, I never saw anyone get more injured than they do now (tbh, ive seen worse injuries n the UFC than I ever did in Pride).

All I want is two dudes who call themselves fighters, to get in there, and bang it out.

 

[AimedWithV]

He may have been advised by his coach or even by legal counsel to remain silent.

Cheaters who don’t fess up and just keep their mouth shut can always return to the cage.
People who admit it, deny it, or make excuses just end up getting more unwanted attention.

Which pretty much is an indication of being guilty as sin...

 

[ralek4grammy]

I'm stoked!

 

[ralek4grammy]

Ben is a fun fighter to watch. Cheese curd bless.

Also the best Roy Nelson substitute we currently have.

 

[Ying Li]

Would like to see a rematch of Rothwell Arlovski before they both leave the UFC.

 

[Rationality]

I'm glad Big Ben is back. Hope he can cash in and win a few fights before father time catches up with him.

 

[Gambit MMA]

Rothwell needs to get that title shot

 

[Shadey1]

Interesting fight. I'm taking Blagoy by decision.

 

[Ying Li]

Its a good fight to see what Ben has left

 

[Fight Professor]

I don't mind his cringe. He's a character. He reminds me of Keith Jardine, a bit odd, but not too bad. Interesting, unpredictable.

However, he's only had one notable UFC win, Overeem, and that wasn't a particularly impressive win. Unless you count old and almost-retired Barnett, 39 at the time.

At 37 and two years of ring rust, who knows what he's got left. Blagoy should be a very winnable fight for him if he's as he was. I was not impressed with Blagoy last time. OK, but not great.

I do not mind Ben's character either. It is odd but harmless and kind of matches his personality.

Josh has never really been submitted (except for by punches) before. It was a big deal despite Josh's age. But I agree about his lack of big wins overall.

It should be a competitive fight and will show whether Blagoy belongs in the UFC. Today Ben is probably the gatekeeper to beat.