LAS VEGAS – Ben Rothwell is not taking his time as a professional MMA fighter for granted. The long-time UFC heavyweight feels his career is on the line every time he sets foot in the octagon in this stage of his career. Rothwell (39-13 MMA, 9-7 UFC) got back to his winning ways on Saturday night after submitting Chris Barnett (21-7 MMA, 0-1 UFC) at UFC Fight Night 188. Rothwell felt he was fighting for his spot on the UFC roster and also his career in the sport. The 39-year-old said he’s at a point in his career where he can’t afford many setbacks both in and out of the cage. “In the sport, every fight, a bad injury right now, and so many things – my back is against the wall even with winning as far as my career goes,” Rothwell told reporters at the UFC Fight Night 188 post-fight press conference
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Ben Rothwell: Health issues, looming roster cuts have put UFC career on the line – MMA Junkie