LEDYARD, Conn. – Ben Rothwell (34-9 MMA, 4-3 UFC) entered his heavyweight contest with Alistair Overeem (37-14 MMA, 2-3 UFC) as a massive underdog. It hardly mattered.
Rothwell stood toe-to-toe with the longtime superstar Overeem, and when the dust settled, it was the heavy favorite who was being saved by the referee.
Check out the video highlights above of the fight, which took place at UFC Fight Night 50 at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Ledyard, Conn. The night’s full nine-fight card aired on FOX Sports 1
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