Fabricio Werdum Eyes Alistair Overeem Trilogy, Happy to Stand in on Short Notice at UFC 211

Fabricio Werdum has endured the frustration of seeing his last two scheduled fights scrapped due to both opponents being pulled. The former UFC heavyweight champion of the world saw a realistic title-eliminator fight against Cain Velasquez canned at UFC 207, due to Velasquez’s failure to obtain a licence to fight by the Nevada State Athletic […]

Fabricio Werdum has endured the frustration of seeing his last two scheduled fights scrapped due to both opponents being pulled. The former UFC heavyweight champion of the world saw a realistic title-eliminator fight against Cain Velasquez canned at UFC 207, due to Velasquez’s failure to obtain a licence to fight by the Nevada State Athletic […]

Fabricio Werdum Wanted to Fight Ben Rothwell Because ‘he Talked a Lot of Sh*t’

Fabricio Werdum is disappointed he won’t be facing Ben Rothwell anytime soon. The former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heavyweight title holder was set to meet “Big Ben” inside the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on May 13. The bout was set to be part of the UFC 211 card. It wasn’t meant to be […]

Fabricio Werdum is disappointed he won’t be facing Ben Rothwell anytime soon. The former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heavyweight title holder was set to meet “Big Ben” inside the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on May 13. The bout was set to be part of the UFC 211 card. It wasn’t meant to be […]

Cain Velasquez Set For Huge Return Fight

Cain Velasquez looks to be set to return to the Octagon as a huge opportunity presented itself on Friday. With Ben Rothwell out of his scheduled matchup with Fabricio Werdum, sources say that Velasquez will replace “Big Ben” at either UFC 211 or 212, ESPN reports. Rothwell was flagged for a failed drug screening by

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Cain Velasquez looks to be set to return to the Octagon as a huge opportunity presented itself on Friday.

With Ben Rothwell out of his scheduled matchup with Fabricio Werdum, sources say that Velasquez will replace “Big Ben” at either UFC 211 or 212, ESPN reports.

Rothwell was flagged for a failed drug screening by USADA, forcing the UFC to pull “Big Ben” from the card. Werdum’s manager, Ali Abdel Aziz, confirmed to ESPN that Werdum will be taking on former foe Cain Velasquez, who he defeated back at UFC 188 by submission.

Velasquez rebounded from that loss after brutalizing Travis “Hapa” Browne in the first round at UFC 200.

Cain’s coach at American Kickboxing Academy had recently gone on record to say that Velasquez has not been training much lately, since the former heavyweight champion endured an injury leading into a scheduled rematch with Werdum back at UFC 207 in December.

Werdum himself lost the heavyweight title he had wrested from Velasquez after suffering a first round knockout loss at the hands of current champ Stipe Miocic in May. The Brazilian got back on track with a win over Browne at UFC 203 and is now looking to make his way back into title contention.

A win for either man would put them in line for a shot at Miocic’s belt.

UFC 211 takes place in May 2017 and will be headlined by Miocic vs. dos Santos II, while UFC 212 takes place in June and will feature a featherweight title fight between Jose Aldo and Max Holloway.

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Ben Rothwell Releases Statement on Potential Anti-Doping Violation

Ben Rothwell has responded to the news of his potential anti-doping violation. Earlier today (March 7), the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) announced that they were informed by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) of Rothwell’s potential violation. “Big Ben” was set to meet Fabricio Werdum on May 13 at UFC 211. With “Big Ben’s” provisional suspension […]

Ben Rothwell has responded to the news of his potential anti-doping violation. Earlier today (March 7), the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) announced that they were informed by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) of Rothwell’s potential violation. “Big Ben” was set to meet Fabricio Werdum on May 13 at UFC 211. With “Big Ben’s” provisional suspension […]

Ben Rothwell Notified By USADA Of Potential Anti-Doping Violation

The UFC has announced that No. 5-ranked UFC heavyweight contender Ben Rothwell has been flagged by USADA (United States Anti-Doping Agency) for a potential anti-doping violation in regards to a sample collected on Feb. 6, 2017. Rothwell is now provisionally suspended while USADA conducts its investigation, meaning that he has been pulled from his scheduled

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The UFC has announced that No. 5-ranked UFC heavyweight contender Ben Rothwell has been flagged by USADA (United States Anti-Doping Agency) for a potential anti-doping violation in regards to a sample collected on Feb. 6, 2017.

Rothwell is now provisionally suspended while USADA conducts its investigation, meaning that he has been pulled from his scheduled bout with former champion Fabricio Werdum, which was set for UFC 211 on May 13, 2017 in Dallas, Texas.

This isn’t the first time Rothwell has had to deal with a failed test, as he was suspended nine months by the UFC in 2013 after it was made clear that he had elevated levels of testosterone.

“Big” Ben is coming off of a unanimous decision loss to former champion Junior Dos Santos last April, but prior to that he had won four straight over the likes of Brandon Vera, Alistair Overeem, Matt Mitrione and Josh Barnett.

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Video: UFC Fight Night Halifax Q&A With Ben Rothwell & Brian Stann

Ahead of Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 105 Ceremonial Weigh-Ins in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, is the latest UFC Fight Club Q&A. Featured above is the video player needed to watch the live Q&A from Halifax, which is scheduled to feature UFC Heavyweight contender Ben Rothwell and former WEC Champion, UFC contender and FOX Sports analyst […]

Ahead of Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 105 Ceremonial Weigh-Ins in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, is the latest UFC Fight Club Q&A. Featured above is the video player needed to watch the live Q&A from Halifax, which is scheduled to feature UFC Heavyweight contender Ben Rothwell and former WEC Champion, UFC contender and FOX Sports analyst […]