Ben Rothwell has joined the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) roster.
The former UFC heavyweight announced his signing during an appearance on The MMA Hour, where he told Ariel Helwani that he inked a three-fight deal less than a month removed from his surprising UFC departure. BKFC has since confirmed the announcement on social media.
The ex-UFC heavyweight also provided insight into his split from the promotion, which he requested to pursue other opportunities. ‘Big Ben’ was scheduled to welcome a returning Alexander Gustafsson to the Octagon at an upcoming UFC Fight Night in May, but that fight fell through once he could not sign a new contract before then.