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UFC Fight Night 68 results recap: Matt Mitrione vs Ben Rothwell fight review and analysis

Last night (Sat., June 6, 2015), Matt Mitrione and Ben Rothwell scrapped at UFC Fight Night 68 inside Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. In a highly entertaining scrap, Ortega earned the victory. Find out how below!

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heavyweights Matt Mitrione and Ben Rothwell dueled in a pivotal bout last night (June 6, 2015) at UFC Fight Night 68 inside Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Mitrione entered this bout with a bit of momentum, having scored three quick knockout wins in a row. Rothwell was the most experienced fighter that he had faced in some time, so this was a pretty major opportunity for "Meathead" to finally emerge as a contender.