UFC on FOX 4 gets Browne/Rothwell

by **doyousukadaweena** » Tue May 01, 2012 8:58 am

UFC 146 may be the fight card of heavyweights, but not all the big men are fighting on May 26 in Las Vegas. Travis Browne and Ben Rothwell, both just coming off of victories, will square off at UFC on Fox 4 in August in Los Angeles.

In addition to Bader/Machida MMA Weekley reports that UFC officials announced the bout late Monday evening.

Browne (13-0-1) has continued to impress, fight after fight. He’s now 4-0-1 in the Octagon, coming off of an impressive submission win over former Strikeforce fighter Chad Griggs at UFC 145 in Atlanta.

The big Hawaiian had been keeping himself ready following the win over Griggs, just in case the UFC had any more problems with its UFC 146 fight card. His manager, John Fosco of VF Elite Sports Management, told MMAWeekly.com earlier in the day that Browne was already back in the gym, staying ready.

He won’t be called into action at UFC 146, but will instead step onto the UFC on Fox 4 fight card against Rothwell, who now holds a record of 32-8.

Rothwell fought on the same UFC 145 card as Browne, knocking out Brendan Schaub a little more than a minute into their fight. He has been alternating between wins and losses in the Octagon, so he’ll be looking to put together his first back-to-back wins under the Zuffa banner.

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by **Gatogrande** » Tue May 01, 2012 10:12 am

Browne should beat the shit out of him, he's much faster and crisper... Ben could win a brawl, but i wouldn't bet on it

by **vladmer** » Tue May 01, 2012 10:54 am

It will be a great fight, this is good news.

Rothwell impressed the hell out of me last time out. He came into the octagon and looked down right possessed. He had a lot to prove over his previous UFC entries and went in with a mission.

Throws down some massive bear mauls, not even human punches and floors Shaub.

Browne looked great in his fight, not to discredit Griggs, but the caliber opponent wasn't the same. Big Ben has more to prove.

by **pancakefactory** » Tue May 01, 2012 1:08 pm

Damn.... I was really hoping Browne would get to fight Matt Mitrione (who I think could use a fight soon). Big Ben has a more impressive resume than Mitrione does, though. This should be a good fight.

by **Jojo** » Tue May 01, 2012 1:15 pm

should be a good fight. I can see Browne using technique and speed to take the win. I say he can sub big ben after wearing him down a bit.

by **rush2389** » Tue May 01, 2012 1:48 pm

vladmer wrote:It will be a great fight, this is good news.

Rothwell impressed the hell out of me last time out. He came into the octagon and looked down right possessed. He had a lot to prove over his previous UFC entries and went in with a mission.

Throws down some massive bear mauls, not even human punches and floors Shaub.

Browne looked great in his fight, not to discredit Griggs, but the caliber opponent wasn't the same. Big Ben has more to prove.

When Schaub was grabbing at the air knocked out on his back :shock: