Two Rising Heavyweights Join UFC on FOX 4 Lineup

[Swinny]

Heavyweights Travis Browne and Ben Rothwell join UFC on FOX 4 lineup

A heavyweight bout between Travis Browne (13-0-1 MMA, 4-0-1 UFC) and Ben Rothwell (32-8 MMA, 2-2 UFC) is the latest addition to this summer's UFC on FOX 4 fight card.

UFC officials announced the fight overnight.

Although not officially announced, the network-televised UFC on FOX 4 event is expected to take place Aug. 4 at Los Angeles' Staples Center.

In addition to the FOX-televised main card, FUEL TV is expected to carry the prelims. It's not clear where Browne vs. Rothwell will be placed on the lineup.

The undefeated Browne looks for one of the biggest victories of his career. The Greg Jackson-trained fighter has made a steady ascent up the heavyweight rankings following UFC victories over James McSweeney, Stefan Struve, Rob Broughton and Chad Griggs (and a draw with Cheick Kongo). "Hapa" earned a $65,000 "Submission of the Night" bonus with his arm-triangle-choke win over Griggs this pastmonth at UFC 145.

Rothwell, meanwhile, recently picked up his biggest win in years with a 70-second "Knockout of the Night" stoppage of Brendan Schaub at UFC 145. The longtime IFL fighter has been slowed by injuries in recent years by showed up in remarkable shape for his latest bout. He's now .500 in the UFC, where he's suffered losses to Cain Velasquez and Mark Hunt while picking up a victory over Gilbert Yvel.

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[Hoss]

I thought this was already established? Oh well, this is just another match-up I fucking love!! Rothwell's KO was excellent and Browne's last fight only went for what, 2 minutes? Either of these guys can be considered contenders if they win this fight.

 

[Swinny]

I thought this was already established? Oh well, this is just another match-up I fucking love!! Rothwell's KO was excellent and Browne's last fight only went for what, 2 minutes? Either of these guys can be considered contenders if they win this fight.

Might have been rumored, but was just confirmed today.