October 1, 2022 11: 27 pm ET
Escaping from a bareknuckle boxing bout unharmed is a uncommon incident, however that’s precisely what heavyweight UFC veteran did in his launching at BKFC 30.
Ben Rothwell stepped through the BKFC ropes to complete in battle sports for the veryfirst time giventhat his UFC departure last November. Standing throughout the circular ring was Bobo O’Bannon, a bareknuckle fighter goinginto the contest with a record of 3-3 with 3 knockouts.
BKFC 30 took location at Fant Ewing Coliseum in Monroe, La. Rothwell vs. O’Bannon served as the co-main occasion.
O’Bannon would not be standing for long after the battle began.
The minute the referee signified to start, Rothwell hurried throughout the ring and let his hands fly. Sharp punches consistently discovered the mark, injuring O’Bannon immediately. A tough best uppercut from Rothwell landed flush on the chin, and O’Bannon dropped to the canvas.
STATEMENT made by @RothwellFighter in his BKFC launching. It took him less than 20 seconds to dispatch Bobo O’Bannon.
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