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Ben Rothwell

TRAINING: I’m typically training twice a day, working and improving all things MMA.

When and why did you start training for fighting? 1999 to learn self-defense

Do you have any heroes? George Washington

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? For my career in MMA, it is everything

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Waukesha County Technical College - technical degree in collision repair

What was your job before you started fighting? I was 17 and worked for my parents in their restaurant.

Favorite grappling technique: The Jackson

Favorite striking technique: The Vertical Hammer aka Rothafier