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'Excited' Ben Rothwell vows to make Heavyweight history, take division to 'new level' upon UFC return

Ben Rothwell was all set to lock horns with Fabricio Werdum this weekend (Sat., Sept. 10, 2016) in UFC 203's pay-per-view (PPV) co-main event until the injury bug decided to pay him a visit (full details here). After undergoing successful knee surgery, "Big Ben" this week appeared on "The MMA Hour," detailing his health issues and explaining that doctors told him he was simply too tough for his own good.

"I had some chronic issues and then there was an actual event," Rothwell said. "It was tough for me -- the doctors just said that I am too tough for my own good.