BKFC KnuckleMania IV featured a heavyweight clash between two ex-UFC stars at ‘Big’ Ben Rothwell returned to the squared circle for a clash with knockout artist Todd Duffee.
Scoring back-to-back KOs against Bobo O’Bannon and Josh Copeland in his first two appearances with the promotion, Rothwell looks to move one step closer to a BKFC heavyweight title opportunity. Duffee hoped to spoil Rothwell’s plans in his highly anticipated bare-knuckle debut after putting together a 3-2 run inside the Octagon.
Round 1
Rothwell comes off the line immediately stalking forward and catches Duffee early with a counter right hand that sends his opponent to the canvas. Duffee answers the referee’s count and moves in, but Duffee almost immediately drops back to the ground after an awkward exchange where no significant strikes were landed.
Duffee confirmed with referee Dan Miragliotta that he was done, indicating an issue with his shoulder. As a result, the fight was called off due to injury.
Official Result: Ben Rothwell def. Todd Duffee via TKO (shoulder injury) at 0:43 of Round 1.
Check Out Highlights From Ben Rothwell vs. Todd Duffee at BKFC KnuckleMania IV:
Big Ben walkout @bareknucklefc #KnucklemaniaIV pic.twitter.com/IChKQ8SDop
— The Schmo (@TheSchmo312) April 28, 2024
🤔 Ben Rothwell wins due to Todd Duffee falling and getting a stinger in his shoulder/neck..
What a strange ending! #BKFCKM4 #BKFC pic.twitter.com/WAIynQFSGT
— NoSmokeMMA (@NoSmokeMMA) April 28, 2024
Duffee is a mental midget just like he was only bought an MMA. He wanted absolutely nothing to do with Big Ben Rothwell. Literally quit! 🤣 #BKFC #KnucklemaniaIV pic.twitter.com/e1GRn4D516
— 🦧 Insidious MMA Gorilla 🦍 (@MMAGamblingtips) April 28, 2024
🔥 Ben Rothwell, @RothwellFighter a man of the people! #BKFC #BKFCKM4 pic.twitter.com/WqmUjI8abL
— NoSmokeMMA (@NoSmokeMMA) April 28, 2024
